News for 'Common Cause'

Surveillance by State unacceptable unless absolutely necessary: SC ex-judge

Surveillance by State unacceptable unless absolutely necessary: SC ex-judge

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Justice Chelameswar said the State has reasons to keep surveillance depending upon the situations, but there should be "an amount of transparency in the process".

CM Shinde makes mic booboo on Maratha quota presser

CM Shinde makes mic booboo on Maratha quota presser

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The video, shot before the commencement of a press conference after an all-party meeting on Monday on the demand for reservation to Maratha community, shows Shinde asking the other two leaders, "We just need to speak and leave, right?" While Ajit Pawar promptly replies, "Yes, right," Fadnavis is seen whispering in Shinde's ear and pointing out that the microphone is on. Pawar is also seen indicating the same.

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

'I Had 10 Ideas When I Quit My Job'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'When I was toying with 10 different ideas, my father was diagnosed with lung fibrosis and his condition deteriorated so badly that we lost him in six months. He was very unsatisfied with the lack of proper diagnosis.' 'It made me think will anyone do a biopsy if there is no symptom? Why is it that we do not have any non-invasive diagnostic method?' 'This idea was the strongest out of the ten, and with Snahlata Singh with her cancer biology background joining me, the idea got a real boost.'

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Why Securing Gateway of Tears Is Critical For India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which regards itself as the 'net security provider' in the Indian Ocean Region, has also stepped up to the plate, with a warship stationed at all times off the Gulf of Aden for counter-piracy tasks. 91 Indian warships have been deployed in the region since 2008, patrolling high risk areas where piracy was rampant.

SC okays another extension for ED boss Mishra, till Sep 15 this time

SC okays another extension for ED boss Mishra, till Sep 15 this time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra till September 15 midnight in larger "public and national interest" after the Centre asserted his continuity is necessary in view of the ongoing FATF peer review and attempts by India's neighbours to ensure the country falls in the grey list.

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Buying Financial Products? Beware!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Avoid relying on a bank RM for investment advice. Instead, approach a Sebi-registered investment advisor whose livelihood depends on the fee paid by his customers and not on product commissions.

Food poisoning hampered Carlsen's prep for World Cup final

Food poisoning hampered Carlsen's prep for World Cup final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

He also went on to laud the 18-year-old Indian grandmaster and explained why he was taking more time initially in the game.

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The communication was clear, transparent and worded in a manner that did not induce any fear in the minds of the people, point out A K Bhattacharya.

UK to ban Russia's Wagner Group as terrorist organisation

UK to ban Russia's Wagner Group as terrorist organisation

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

"Wagner is a violent and destructive organisation which has acted as a military tool of [President] Vladimir Putin's Russia overseas," said UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Tomato Is Not The Villain Of Price Rise!

Tomato Is Not The Villain Of Price Rise!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

How is it that tomatoes recorded a price fall in official statistics when it remained unaffordable for the common person in June?

11 common diet mistakes to AVOID

11 common diet mistakes to AVOID

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Never skip your meals during a climatic transition, warns Dr Siddhant Bhargava.

Alert at UK's House of Commons

Alert at UK's House of Commons

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

A security alert has been declared at Britain's House of Commons, the police said on Tuesday.

Odisha train accident: CBI charges 3 railway officials with culpable homicide

Odisha train accident: CBI charges 3 railway officials with culpable homicide

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The CBI has charged the accused under Indian Penal Code Section 304 part II (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), Section 34 read with 201 (common cause read with destruction of evidence) and 153 of the Railways Act.

World AIDS Day: Myths about HIV causes, symptoms

World AIDS Day: Myths about HIV causes, symptoms

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

To mark World AIDS Day today, we bring you the most common myths regarding causes and symptoms of HIV.

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Trouble started brewing after Cognizant announced that Ravi Kumar, former Infosys president, would take over as the Nasdaq-listed company's CEO.

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

In a case of moral policing, a gang of six men allegedly barged into a hotel room and assaulted an interfaith couple during their stay in Hanagal Taluk of Haveri district, following which two of them have been arrested, police said on Thursday.

5 Tips To Prevent Chafing In Summer

5 Tips To Prevent Chafing In Summer

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Chafing is an unpleasant reality that many people ignore, and it can truly mess up your lifestyle.

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

COVID-19 may cause long-term lung damage: Study

COVID-19 may cause long-term lung damage: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2021

"Many COVID-19 patients are still experiencing breathlessness several months after being discharged from hospital, despite their CT scans indicating that their lungs are functioning normally," said Professor Fergus Gleeson, the study's principal investigator at Oxford.

Rahul deserves no sympathy, says Purnesh Modi; seeks dismissal of plea in SC

Rahul deserves no sympathy, says Purnesh Modi; seeks dismissal of plea in SC

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi said Gandhi, during his cross-examination, not merely failed to make any dent in the prosecution's case, but practically admitted the defamation of all persons bearing the Modi surname.

13 Bajrang Dal, VHP activists booked for attack on church building in UP

13 Bajrang Dal, VHP activists booked for attack on church building in UP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

A Bajrang Dal leader said that a church was being built without obtaining prior permission and the local administration did nothing to stop its construction.

Big electric spark before Samruddhi girder collapse, says survivor

Big electric spark before Samruddhi girder collapse, says survivor

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

A "big spark" in the electricity pole providing power to the girder launcher preceded its collapse during the construction of a viaduct for the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Thane district a day ago, in which at least 20 persons were killed, the police said on Wednesday.

Russian Missiles Rain On Ukraine

Russian Missiles Rain On Ukraine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Early on the morning of Thursday, March 9, 2023, Russian missiles rained on different cities and towns in Ukraine, causing more mayhem in a country where devastation and destruction have become common since the Russian invasion 378 days ago.

Can poor eating habits cause neck pain?

Can poor eating habits cause neck pain?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Can poor eating habits cause neck pain?

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Gen AI Governance Is A Global Challenge

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

What all global leaders need to understand is that no Generative AI regulation will work unless they start with the basics, which is data collection, asserts Prosenjit Datta.

Delhi: Delivery agents thrashed for not having loose change

Delhi: Delivery agents thrashed for not having loose change

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

According to the police, the two delivery agents -- Aman and Gurpal Singh -- of online grocery store Blinkit were physically assaulted by a customer when they went to deliver a grocery order at his house.

BUSTED! 13 myths about hepatitis

BUSTED! 13 myths about hepatitis

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Hepatitis B virus is 10 times more infectious than hepatitis C virus and 50-100 times more infectious than HIV.

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Truckers' stir turns violent in Rajasthan; fuel rush across many states

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Petrol pumps in many cities witnessed long queues on Tuesday as people came to fill up their vehicle tanks fearing shortage of fuel amid the protest by truck drivers against a provision in the new penal law on hit-and-run accident cases involving motorists.

Curb price rise: Common man to FM

Curb price rise: Common man to FM

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Cheaper goods and services and stability in overall prices, as well as higher exemption in personal income tax rates is also on the wish list of the common man.

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Heartbreaking: Allan Border battling Parkinson's disease

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Former Australia captain Border reveals he has Parkinson's disease

3 common investing mistakes

3 common investing mistakes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Don't panic and sell when the markets fall or get into the market only when it is on a run. By doing that you defeat yourself.

Heart attack claims 6 while performing garba in one week in Gujarat

Heart attack claims 6 while performing garba in one week in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Apart from these six deaths, 22 others died of heart attacks in the state during this period.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

Himachal: Thousands lose over Rs 200 cr in crypto scam

Himachal: Thousands lose over Rs 200 cr in crypto scam

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Fraudsters in Himachal Pradesh minted a series of a cryptocoins -- two of which were KRO and DGT -- to cheat thousands of investors of more than Rs 200 crore over a period of five years, beginning in 2018 -- the year the crypto reached fever pitch.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

SC to hear plea on appointment of 'Lokpal'

SC to hear plea on appointment of 'Lokpal'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The fresh plea has sought a direction to the Centre for appointment of the Lokpal.

'No leader can match up to Modi'

'No leader can match up to Modi'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal can be the game changers of 2024.'

8 Tips to Deal with Midnight Cravings

8 Tips to Deal with Midnight Cravings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Adopting a healthy lifestyle as a family or even with friends will go a long way in curbing the dangers of midnight cravings.