News for 'Common Cause'

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

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

Home Is Where We Can Begin To Be Kind

Home Is Where We Can Begin To Be Kind

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Parents, relatives, friends need to accept that things said in jest can deeply scar young minds and should therefore, be best avoided, notes Aarti David.

BJP MLA files objection in Guj court over Rahul plea for stay on conviction

BJP MLA files objection in Guj court over Rahul plea for stay on conviction

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The MLA appeared before the court of additional sessions judge RP Mogera and filed a 30-page objection to the former Congress president's plea for staying his conviction, his lawyer Ketan Reshamwala said.

Toxic air: Delhiites complained of pneumonia, chest infections

Toxic air: Delhiites complained of pneumonia, chest infections

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Health expert termed the problems caused due to the rise in pollution as a "medical emergency".

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The public relations agency for which the woman worked and the insurance company where her husband was employed announced their termination on Twitter.

In convicting Rahul, judge refers to his prior apology to SC

In convicting Rahul, judge refers to his prior apology to SC

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The court in Gujarat's Surat city which on Thursday sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to a two-year jail term in a criminal defamation case noted that the seriousness of his crime increased because a speech delivered by a Member of Parliament has a "very wide impact on the public."

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Remain non-violent when fighting for a cause: Prez on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Stressing that both the government and the opposition have 'important roles to play', the President said, "While giving expression to their political ideas both must move forward in tandem to ensure that development of the country and welfare of its people are promoted consistently."

5 Tips to PROTECT Kids from Diarrhoea

5 Tips to PROTECT Kids from Diarrhoea

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

It is extremely crucial to keep your little one hydrated at all times, as an extended span of dehydration can lead to fatal outcomes, advises pediatrician Dr Satish Deopujari.

Activist H D Shourie, 93, dies

Activist H D Shourie, 93, dies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

The 93-year-old retired Indian Civil Services officer and founder of Common Cause is survived by two sons and a daughter.

Sharjeel, Tanha, Safoora discharged in Jamia Nagar violence case

Sharjeel, Tanha, Safoora discharged in Jamia Nagar violence case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The court said the legal proceedings against the 11 accused were initiated in a 'perfunctory and cavalier fashion' and 'allowing them to undergo the rigmarole of a long-drawn trial does not augur well for the criminal justice system of the country'.

Omicron BA.2 less severe than its original and Delta variants: Study

Omicron BA.2 less severe than its original and Delta variants: Study

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Mortality rates were 0.7 per cent for Delta, 0.4 per cent for the original Omicron variant and 0.3 per cent for Omicron BA.2.

Why olive oil is healthy

Why olive oil is healthy

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Olive oil is believed to help reduce the risk of cancer.

'Science is a team sport'

'Science is a team sport'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'Working in collaboration is beneficial and more rewarding in the long run.' 'Competition may bring personal glory, but is very short lasting.' 'Work with people who are interested in working with you instead of competing with you.'

'Winning WTC final vs India proudest achievement for NZ'

'Winning WTC final vs India proudest achievement for NZ'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Winning the inaugural ICC World Test Championship against India is one of the proudest achievements for any New Zealander, according to Kiwi pacer Trent Boult.

SC won't tell Centre to notify Rent Control Act

SC won't tell Centre to notify Rent Control Act

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

The Act was passed by Parliament and given assent to by the President in 1995.

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The BJP and the AIADMK are unable to sort out ideological differences, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

No dates? Ward off bad breath!

No dates? Ward off bad breath!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

'Imagine hostile forces getting their hands on data'

'Imagine hostile forces getting their hands on data'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'Maybe the State wants to be watching people all the time. But when they are watching, others too may be watching!' 'The State is becoming more and more secretive while throwing people to the wolves.'

California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias

California senate panel passes bill to end caste bias

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Major Indian businesses and temples issued a joint statement opposing the proposed California Caste Bill SB 403.

Why olive oil is good for your heart

Why olive oil is good for your heart

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Turns out, food high in unsaturated fat may protect against cardiovascular diseases.

Read All Contracts Carefully!

Read All Contracts Carefully!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Suppose you had bought a television set that came with a one-year warranty. It breaks down two years after purchase. You can't react emotionally and say that such an expensive set should last for at least five-six years.

SC notices Centre on right of dying person

SC notices Centre on right of dying person

Rediff.com11 May 2005

The notices were issued on a public interest litigation filed by a non-governmental organization, Common Cause, which sought the right that bordered on euthunasia.

Preventing Heart Attack: Don't Ignore Chest Pain

Preventing Heart Attack: Don't Ignore Chest Pain

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Quick action is extremely important when one sees or feels the symptoms of chest pain. There's no need to be embarrassed if the pain is simply due to indigestion, notes Dr Zainualabedin Hamdulay, chief cardio-thoracic surgeon, Masina Hospital Heart Institute.

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

Not job of constitutional court to monitor spitting, littering in public: Delhi HC

Not job of constitutional court to monitor spitting, littering in public: Delhi HC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

It is not the duty of a constitutional court to regulate and monitor the movement of every citizen to see whether one indulges in public urination, spitting and littering, the Delhi high court said on Monday while dismissing a plea seeking to prohibit the practice of putting up images of deities on walls to prevent people from urinating in public places.

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

It is not unlikely that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP government comes up with more imaginative schemes aimed at constituency-building. The party under Modi's leadership has a more modern thinking in such matters unlike its rivals, which are still steeped only in ideology, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

8 Tips To Fight Bad Breath

8 Tips To Fight Bad Breath

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Ensure you drink about 6-to-8-glasses of water every day to escape dryness of the mouth.

Monsoon: 5 Asanas to Stay Healthy

Monsoon: 5 Asanas to Stay Healthy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Yoga and Ayurveda expert Namita Piparaiya shares simple postures you can try at home.

Is BJP Running Scared of Opposition's INDIA?

Is BJP Running Scared of Opposition's INDIA?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

With this kind of coinage, the Opposition seems to be readily conceding the point that Modi is taller than all of them put together. So they need something bigger than themselves, collectively or not, to capture the voter imagination when it is about taking on Modi and the BJP in 2024, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC notice to Centre, TN on child burial ritual

SC notice to Centre, TN on child burial ritual

Rediff.com14 Mar 2003

A petition from an NGO sought a direction from the court to the authorities to take immediate to stop the ritual of burying children for a minute, practiced in a Tamil Nadu temple.

Will see if new unparliamentary words list is enforced: Tharoor

Will see if new unparliamentary words list is enforced: Tharoor

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Amid the row over a new set of unparliamentary words, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Sunday said he would treat the list as indicative rather than definitive, and 'speak normally' in the House and see whether it is applied in a 'draconian manner' to stifle meaningful criticism.

Removal of mangalsutra by wife is mental cruelty of highest order: HC

Removal of mangalsutra by wife is mental cruelty of highest order: HC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Applying the same yardstick, the present bench said the removal of thali chain is often treated as an unceremonious act.

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Congress Can't Afford To Lose Karnataka Poll

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The new chief minister, if from the Congress, will have little or no time for political administration, to ensure that he does not lose the voter's goodwill even before the Lok Sabha polls. He can count only on one thing. That the BJP may not want to upset him too early lest an early failure should become an added problem for the party in all the polls to follow, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

G20 communique papers over differences on Russia-Ukraine war

G20 communique papers over differences on Russia-Ukraine war

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The G20's Bali Declaration Wednesday acknowledged differences among members on the Russia-Ukraine war but said it was essential to adhere to international law, including protection of civilians caught in conflicts.

'Heat wave kills people on a large scale'

'Heat wave kills people on a large scale'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

'Already, the temperature has touched 39 degrees in some parts of Gujarat and now we are in the last week of February.' 'We need to activate the heat action plan from March 1.'

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'This year there is a sharp spike in fever cases, and it seems to be more than the pre-COVID-19 levels.'

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Celiac, What Ms Universe Suffers From

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

While there is no permanent cure for celiac, one can control it by eliminating gluten from the diet, says Dr Tehsin A Petiwala.

Common Foot Problems: Finding the Right Shoes for Men

Common Foot Problems: Finding the Right Shoes for Men

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Common Foot Problems: Finding the Right Shoes for Men

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Rubber Prices, The Church, BJP's Kerala Ambitions

Rubber Prices, The Church, BJP's Kerala Ambitions

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

With elections elsewhere in India showing that multi-pronged contests usually work to the BJP's favour, the party can gain if it hangs on stubbornly. In the meantime, any additional support helps. That is why the archbishop's comment attracted political traction in Kerala, observes Shyam G Menon.