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Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The ongoing crisis in Manipur has affected several others in the country in one way or the other. Over the years Manipur has produced brilliant sports person in the country.

Fairy-tale farewell: India whitewash England in Jhulan's last waltz

Fairy-tale farewell: India whitewash England in Jhulan's last waltz

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

India Women beat England by 16 runs in the third and final ODI to record their first clean sweep in this country.

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Will Pakistan survive in must-win clash vs Bangladesh?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Pakistan expected to give all in must-win World Cup clash against Bangladesh

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rudrankksh only bright spot for Indian shooting in 2022

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Youngster Rudrankksh Patil has emerged as a hot contender to emulate 2008 Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra's feat at the 2024 Paris Games.

4 unique features of LIC IPO

4 unique features of LIC IPO

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Domestic capital market will see the launch of India's largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) next week. Life Insurance Corporation of India's (LIC's) landmark Rs 21,000-crore IPO will open for subscription on Wednesday. Here's a look at some unique features of this mega offering, which are not typically seen in other IPOs.

Quota: IIMs await govt order; students in a fix

Quota: IIMs await govt order; students in a fix

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The Supreme Court's refusal to vacate the stay on 27 per cent quota for OBCs in elite educational institutions poses a big question before IIMs and IITs: to go ahead with admission for the new academic year or not?

Ban on strike applies to quota supporters too: SC

Ban on strike applies to quota supporters too: SC

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The court has also made it clear that it will also consider the contentions of the petitioner whether the caste-based policy of reservation shall not divide this great country along caste lines.

Athawale seeks cabinet berth for party in Maharashtra expansion

Athawale seeks cabinet berth for party in Maharashtra expansion

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

He said the RPI-A will also demand tickets to contest at least two Lok Sabha seats (out of the total 48 in Maharashtra) and 10 to 15 assembly segments in the 2024 elections from the NDA quota.

Make in India or breaking India?

Make in India or breaking India?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The future of the Make in India campaign looks bleak with a generation of ill-educated jobseekers -- and especially dark if they are cannon fodder for caste riots or put behind bars for breaking India, says Sunil Sethi.

Judoka Sushila Devi provisionally qualifies for Olympics

Judoka Sushila Devi provisionally qualifies for Olympics

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Sushila, who lost her first round at the World Judo Championship here on Sunday in the 48kg category, currently has 989 points, which puts her at seventh spot in the Asian list.

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

PICS: Kohli's 49th ton, Jadeja's five-fer maul SA

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

SC refuses to stay K'taka HC order asking Centre to increased O2 quota to state

SC refuses to stay K'taka HC order asking Centre to increased O2 quota to state

Rediff.com8 May 2021

A bench of justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah said the high court order of May 5 is a well calibrated, deliberated and judicious exercise of power".

Quotas for Jats may encourage Gujjars/Patels to agitate

Quotas for Jats may encourage Gujjars/Patels to agitate

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

'The bad dream can turn into a ghoulish nightmare for the BJP if the Gujjars in Rajasthan and the Patels in Gujarat, both BJP-ruled states, were to fish in troubled waters and relaunch their respective agitations for quotas in government jobs,' warns Rajeev Sharma.

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Dutch coach admits dream of WC dream in jeopardy after crushing defeat

Dutch coach admits dream of WC dream in jeopardy after crushing defeat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The Dutch team lost by 309 runs -- the biggest in tournament history -- against Australia, their fourth loss to lie at the bottom of the points table.

Sino-India border row, 'misuse' of agencies to dominate winter session

Sino-India border row, 'misuse' of agencies to dominate winter session

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The results of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are also likely to play out during the start of the session.

Praveen Rana named replacement but there is hope for Narsingh

Praveen Rana named replacement but there is hope for Narsingh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of India has replaced Narsingh Yadav with Praveen Rana in the 74kg category of wrestling for Rio Olympics.

Parliament Session: All parties to meet amid 'surprise' buzz

Parliament Session: All parties to meet amid 'surprise' buzz

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Ahead of the Parliament session, the government will hold a meeting with leaders of all parties on Sunday to brief them and hear their views, amid an intense buzz on whether it will have some surprise item up its sleeve during the five-day sitting.

We will amend women's bill after coming to power in 2024: Kharge

We will amend women's bill after coming to power in 2024: Kharge

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

There are no major legal complications in implementing the bill right now but the Narendra Modi government putting it off for 10 years, he said.

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Freebies, pre-poll guarantees galore as BJP, Congress woo MP voters

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

A fierce competition among parties to offer freebies and guarantees, a scramble for tribal, OBC, women votes and a touch of Hindutva -- all have combined to make the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls a high-stakes battle with main rivals BJP and the Congress pulling out all the stops to gain power.

NEET 2018 results to be announced by June 5

NEET 2018 results to be announced by June 5

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce the results online.

World Cup: New Zealand remain unbeaten with win over Bangladesh

World Cup: New Zealand remain unbeaten with win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Bangladesh scored 245 for nine against New Zealand in their ICC Men's ODI World Cup match in Chennai on Friday.

PIX: Kohli lights up Diwali for India with last ball win over Pak

PIX: Kohli lights up Diwali for India with last ball win over Pak

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the T20 World Cup match played between India and Pakistan at the MCG on Sunday

Haryana continues to be on the boil over Jat quota, toll goes up to 12

Haryana continues to be on the boil over Jat quota, toll goes up to 12

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Despite various political leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar appealing protesting Jats to maintain calm and peace, the incidents of violence and arson continued during the night in various parts of the state, crippling the normal life in worst affected places like Rohtak, Jind, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Sonipat, Hisar.

Reservation policy must have a time-span: SC judges

Reservation policy must have a time-span: SC judges

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Reservation should not continue for an indefinite period so as to become a "vested interest" and the vision of the framers of the Constitution that there should be a "time span" for such quotas has not been achieved, the Supreme Court said on Monday in its majority judgment while upholding the EWS quota.

Jat leaders give Haryana govt 7 more days to bring quota bill

Jat leaders give Haryana govt 7 more days to bring quota bill

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

"We have given time to the Haryana government to bring and pass the Jat reservation Bill by March 31 (when the ongoing Budget session ends)," Malik told media persons.

The four nails in India's T20 WC coffin

The four nails in India's T20 WC coffin

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

At the end of it all, Dravid's one-year report card doesn't paint a rosy picture and a meticulous planner like him will sit back and think hard about the tough calls he might need to take before the ODI World Cup in a year's time.

Big stage fright gets to India again as they lose to Australia in CWG final

Big stage fright gets to India again as they lose to Australia in CWG final

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Australia opted to bat on a bright and sunny afternoon with a packed house witnessing the title clash of the first ever women's cricket competition in CWG history.

Govt says committed to quota as SC ruling rocks Parliament

Govt says committed to quota as SC ruling rocks Parliament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Opposition members tried to corner the government in both the Houses over the Supreme Court decision that states are not bound to provide reserved seats for the SCs, STs and OBCs in appointments and promotions.

Hardik 'not used to bowling four overs, but getting there'

Hardik 'not used to bowling four overs, but getting there'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya says bowling a full quota of four overs in the IPL is tiring, but insists he is getting better with each passing game.

Cheers! You Can Drink Beer In Office!

Cheers! You Can Drink Beer In Office!

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Beer to be allowed in certain offices in Haryana; other states allow its sale in stores and malls.

Centre to review Rs 8 lakh criteria for EWS category in NEET-PG

Centre to review Rs 8 lakh criteria for EWS category in NEET-PG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The bench said that the only question is that determination of the category should be in a scientific manner and it appreciates that the Centre has taken a decision to revisit the criteria earlier fixed.

Asian Games: Archers Verma, Deotale set up all-Indian final

Asian Games: Archers Verma, Deotale set up all-Indian final

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Jyothi Surekha Vennam used all her experience to prevail over her team-mate Aditi Swami to advance to the women's compound individual final at the Asian Games.

OPEC Puts Indian Economy On A Slippery Slope

OPEC Puts Indian Economy On A Slippery Slope

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Changes in global oil and gas rates matter more to India's economy than other major economies because the country imports around 87 per cent of its oil, half of its gas in the form of LNG, and over 60 per cent of its LPG.

No naysayers: Parliament unanimously passes women's reservation bill

No naysayers: Parliament unanimously passes women's reservation bill

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Once more women assume leadership roles and join the nation-building process, he said, adding they will become a guarantee of the country's bright future.

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Uganda's chef de mission Aisha Nassanga also had no idea how Ssekitoleko got an India track jacket.

Tokyo Olympics: Atanu, Tarundeep, Deepika in Indian recurve archery squad

Tokyo Olympics: Atanu, Tarundeep, Deepika in Indian recurve archery squad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A six-strong squad which has three male and equal number of female archers was selected for the quadrennial extravaganza.

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Lok Sabha passes bill to ensure 10% quota for poor in general category

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Social Justice Minister Thaavarchand Gehlot sought to allay doubts raised by several opposition members about the legislation's fate if challenged in the Supreme Court, saying he can say with confidence that the apex court will accept it.

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Congress Challenge: Keep Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar Happy

Rediff.com18 May 2023

There are lessons for the Congress to learn from the Karnataka elections of how burying the hatchet among top leaders and not washing dirty linen in public can help, says Ramesh Menon.

Kushti badnaam hui hai: Yogeshwar on WFI's suspension

Kushti badnaam hui hai: Yogeshwar on WFI's suspension

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Thursday termed the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the international body as "very distressing".