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Independent review to probe Phillip Hughes death

Independent review to probe Phillip Hughes death

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Cricket Australia has commissioned an independent review into the cause and circumstances of last year's death of Test batsman Phillip Hughes in a bid to prevent anything similar happening in the future.

Court summons Smriti Irani as accused in defamation complaint

Court summons Smriti Irani as accused in defamation complaint

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani was on Friday summoned as an accused by a Delhi court in a criminal defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam.

PCB to plead leniency for Aamir at ICC Board meet

PCB to plead leniency for Aamir at ICC Board meet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Desperate to save the career of tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir, the Pakistan Cricket Board would try to seek ICC's permission for the youngster to start training at PCB facilities and play some domestic cricket.

Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Jaishankar, who along with the Commerce Secretary Rita Teotia, held a series of meetings with top officials of the Trump's administration and Congressional leaders, said the tragic incident in Kansas featured in many of their discussions.

Sikh solider sues US military over 'discriminatory' testing

Sikh solider sues US military over 'discriminatory' testing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

In a first of its kind lawsuit, a decorated Sikh-American soldier has sued the US military, alleging that because of his religious beliefs he is being subjected to "discriminatory" testing that no other soldier in the US army goes through.

IIM grad Shuvajit Payne gave up a cushy job to work in rural India

IIM grad Shuvajit Payne gave up a cushy job to work in rural India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Shuvajit was confident of making a huge difference in the lives of people in rural India.

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'I can confidently say there will be another financial crisis soon enough, and probably more than one global crisis within the next century, given the increasingly integrated nature of the global economy.'

Is your child ADDICTED to the Internet?

Is your child ADDICTED to the Internet?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

If your child is spending too much time online, an Internet de-addiction clinic can help him or her use technology in a healthy manner, reports Indulekha Aravind.

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'Power is always transitory, and you should be the same person whether you have it or not,' the head of the number one law firm in India tells Pavan Lall.

Why Adnan Sami wants to live in India

Why Adnan Sami wants to live in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Sami's passport, re-issued in 2010, expired in May this year and Pak govt chose not to renew it

Writing tips from successful authors

Writing tips from successful authors

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Writer's block, rejection from publishers and negative criticism are just some of the problems first-time authors face.

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'What is forgotten but is actually as important for a society's long run success is morality.' 'Morals and trust are the nuts and bolts of an economy.' 'Without those you can get short run success, but not long-run development.'

Sexual harassment: Should you report or quit?

Sexual harassment: Should you report or quit?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Neha Bagaria, founder and CEO, JobsForHer tells you how to handle the situation.

'If you feel happy about yourself, it doesn't matter what your age is'

'If you feel happy about yourself, it doesn't matter what your age is'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Aamir Khan looks leaner, fitter and younger on his 52nd birthday.

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

While it is the right-leaning Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) which chose Kovind, Narayanan, a diplomat-turned politician, became vice president in 1992 and the president in 1997 courtesy active support from the Left, which had proposed his name first

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar allowed the probe agency to quiz Anand Joshi, who was arrested on Sunday from west Delhi, in its custody till May 20.

Do you have the right to leave your job?

Do you have the right to leave your job?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The question may sound irrelevant, but several public sector banks seem to have a different view.

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Kota is good if you are good' and 'Kota can make you or break you' are two cryptic statements Kota students often offer to explain life in their world.

'How to get a better pay raise?'

'How to get a better pay raise?'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

In a recent chat with readers, Utkarsh Rai, author of Faster, Smarter, Higher, addressed queries on how employees can deal with their bosses.

One feels sorry for Subramanian Swamy

One feels sorry for Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

'Swamy's crash-landing carries a message to all loose cannons.' 'Get your rants vetted by someone higher up in the party so that you are not left high and dry,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Musharraf remanded to judicial custody for 14 days

Musharraf remanded to judicial custody for 14 days

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

A Pakistani court on Friday remanded beleaguered former President Pervez Musharraf to judicial custody for 14 days while another court rejected a request to bar him from travelling out of the country.

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I have realised that if we want to make a difference in global ranking, there has to be movement in a few dimensions, but it is a bit beyond us.' Outgoing IIM-A director Ashish Nanda discusses his tenure at the revered institute with Vinay Umarji.

For Indians, losing a job considered taboo

For Indians, losing a job considered taboo

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Build trust in face of lay-offs Communicating with employees is the key to easing pain as downsizing cycle sweeps IT.

Pervez Musharraf suffers severe heart attack

Pervez Musharraf suffers severe heart attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

In a dramatic turn of events, former Pakistani military dictator Pervez Musharraf was admitted to an army hospital on Thursday after he suffered a heart attack on his way to a special court to face trial in a high treason case.

Golfing great Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Golfing great Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Arnold Palmer, one of golf's greatest players whose immense popularity drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and helped propel the game just as television was coming of age, died on Sunday at age 87, the US Golf Association and golf media reported.

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Gunvant Jain chose to take the road less travelled.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina make winning start at Indonesia Masters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality. So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?

Fresh blow for FIFA! Suspends No 2 official

Fresh blow for FIFA! Suspends No 2 official

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

World football body FIFA put Jerome Valcke, its second-ranking official, on leave on Thursday just hours after an ex-footballer raised allegations he was involved in a plan to resell 2014 World Cup tickets for a lucrative profit.

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

In an online chat, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shared career advice with readers.

The 'odd' man who opted out of the race for big job

The 'odd' man who opted out of the race for big job

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Gopal Subramanium would have been a plus to the apex bench, aver many, who point to his record and speak for his integrity

10 tips to survive a layoff, financially

10 tips to survive a layoff, financially

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Have you been fired from your job recently? Or do you fear it will happen soon? Here are a few tips on how you can survive a layoff, financially.

How a team of 70 is helping people find jobs

How a team of 70 is helping people find jobs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Mera Job is a marketplace for both lower end white collar jobs and skilled blue collar workers.

Want to serve the nation? Join the Civil Services

Want to serve the nation? Join the Civil Services

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

The Civil Services of India continue to be a prestigious avenue for all those dreaming of 'making it'. Here's how you can be an IAS/ IPS officer.

'Salman is God's child'

'Salman is God's child'

Rediff.com6 May 2015

'He's misunderstood, but has a heart of gold. Salman has a penchant for getting into trouble. But he means well, and is extremely kind-hearted,' Amitabh Bachchan once told Subhash K Jha.

Indian techie files lawsuit against Bosch

Indian techie files lawsuit against Bosch

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

In a lawsuit filed through national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP (Lieff Cabraser), Indian national Suraj Kamath on Wednesday charged that Bosch unjustly enriched itself by requiring all of its non-US citizens employees to pay to Bosch federal and state tax refunds the employees had received while working in the US.

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

On the occasion of Chinese New Year, we bring you a look at what 2015, the Year of the Sheep has in store for you!

Is Mehbooba delaying government formation to reset the BJP-PDP equation?

Is Mehbooba delaying government formation to reset the BJP-PDP equation?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Mehbooba wants a congenial political atmosphere and everybody's support before taking the reins of power; hence the delay in government formation. Aditi Phadnis opines.

World has great expectation from India, but we are not ready: Modi

World has great expectation from India, but we are not ready: Modi

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Making a strong pitch for producing good teachers in large numbers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a mission in this regard amid his assertion that the whole world is looking at India with great expectations "but we are not ready".

'India under threat from Al Qaeda, ISIS'

'India under threat from Al Qaeda, ISIS'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'India is a major target for ISIS and Al Qaeda because it has a very large Muslim Diaspora, regular conflicts with a Muslim country and experiences violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims on a regular basis.' 'This provides for a very stable breeding ground for jihadist radicalisation and recruitment.'