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Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Alleging that the order made by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court was unconstitutional, the attorney generals said the state overstepped its constitutional authority in accepting late ballots and violated the election clauses of the Constitution and that voting by mail creates voter fraud risks.

SC refuses to expunge Madras HC remarks against EC

SC refuses to expunge Madras HC remarks against EC

Rediff.com7 May 2021

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud acknowledged that the Madras high court's remarks were 'harsh', but did not expunge them, saying they do not form part of the judicial order.

60% women lost jobs in the lockdown

60% women lost jobs in the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

With longer work hours and a work from home set-up during the COVID-19 pandemic, women bore the maximum brunt by performing a dual role as a working professional as well as a caregiver.

'Team India went to England without doing their homework'

'Team India went to England without doing their homework'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

'When you are doing well you need to keep addressing the weaknesses.' Former India spinner Maninder Singh says the Indian team did not, and, as a result, the standard went down considerably.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Where are the crude oil prices headed?

Where are the crude oil prices headed?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Despite the recovery to above $40 levels after hitting $28-29 in Jan, worries of over-supply in the face of weak demand remain.

Tokyo has no 'Plan B' for Games despite coronavirus

Tokyo has no 'Plan B' for Games despite coronavirus

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Japan is eager to quell fears the Games might be called off, postponed or moved to a different location due to the virus. And despite its optimism over the Olympics, Japan has cancelled numerous sporting events.

From cricketer to style icon: K L Rahul launches streetwear brand

From cricketer to style icon: K L Rahul launches streetwear brand

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The cricketer launched an online cult streetwear brand.

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

5 reasons why young India needs to UPSKILL

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Over 80% of graduate engineers passing out of universities in India are unemployable. With digitisation going mainstream, this skill deficit can be redressed through world-class training material, points out Ankit Shyamsukha, CEO, ICA Edu Skill.

When auto industry isn't doing well, it's a clear sign economy isn't doing well

When auto industry isn't doing well, it's a clear sign economy isn't doing well

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'Given all the linkages, the monthly registration data for new vehicles, may well be the single most accurate indicator of India's economic health,' points out Devangshu Datta.

Govt recommends anti-HIV drug for some COVID-19 patients

Govt recommends anti-HIV drug for some COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

There is no current evidence from randomised controlled trial to recommend any specific treatment for suspected or confirmed patients with COVID-19.

IMAGES: NASA's new rocket that will change space travel

IMAGES: NASA's new rocket that will change space travel

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

NASA has announced the design of a new Space Launch System that will take the agency's astronauts farther into space than ever before.

Pujara has faith in India's 'remarkable' bowlers

Pujara has faith in India's 'remarkable' bowlers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Cheteshwar Pujara is confident that history will repeat itself in Australia this time.

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

This venture will also mark Stepathlon's entry into the business to consumer space.

Fed surprises, sticks to stimulus as it cuts growth outlook

Fed surprises, sticks to stimulus as it cuts growth outlook

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

It wants to wait for more evidence of solid economic growth before making any changes.

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Prominent deep-pocketed investors are lined up to finance Major League Cricket, the world's top players are supposedly ready to sign on and, according to the ICC and USA Cricket research, there is a baked-in fan base of between 15 and 20 million waiting to be served.

SPECIAL: The problem with gas pricing

SPECIAL: The problem with gas pricing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

As domestic demand for gas will rapidly increase, new gas sources need to be explored.

'The pace at which Kohli scored has made a huge difference'

'The pace at which Kohli scored has made a huge difference'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Virat Kohli's career-best Test score of 254 came at an impressive strike rate of 75.59 as he hammered 35 boundaries, including two sixes, in his 336-ball innings.

Kashmir delegation calls on PM, seeks his 'personal initiative' to restore peace

Kashmir delegation calls on PM, seeks his 'personal initiative' to restore peace

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid stress on a humanitarian approach to address problems concerning Jammu and Kashmir and said 'Vikas' and 'Vishwas' will be the cornerstones of the central government's development initiatives for the state hit by the unrest.

Satyam dead, but can TechM emerge from its shadow?

Satyam dead, but can TechM emerge from its shadow?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Tech Mahindra had acquired Satyam as part of a government sponsored bidding process in April 2009

Review: Ben Affleck's Argo is a masterpiece

Review: Ben Affleck's Argo is a masterpiece

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Argo tells a staggeringly peculiar story, and tells it with violent tension and extreme cleverness.

Ambani moves Sandeep Das to develop market for Rel Jio

Ambani moves Sandeep Das to develop market for Rel Jio

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Das will 'mentor the Jio Division of Reliance Retail', the Reliance Industries head said.

Infratel to sell $120 million shares to anchor buyers

Infratel to sell $120 million shares to anchor buyers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Investors including units of Morgan Stanley and Citigroup have agreed to buy 28.3 million shares of Bharti Infratel at Rs 230 apiece.

Japanese PM to be Obama's first foreign guest in 2nd term

Japanese PM to be Obama's first foreign guest in 2nd term

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

United States President Barack Obama will host Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday in his Oval office - his first with a foreign dignitary in his second term - for bilateral and regional discussions with North Korean nuclear tests and South China sea dominating the proceedings.

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

A large number of Koreans trace their ancestry to this legendary princess, who is known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok.

Shaheen Bagh protest: Occupation of public ways not acceptable, says SC

Shaheen Bagh protest: Occupation of public ways not acceptable, says SC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

"Democracy and dissent go hand in hand," it said, adding that the authorities have to act on their own and cannot hide behind courts in dealing with such a situation.

Bundela to MP's rescue with century against Hyderabad

Bundela to MP's rescue with century against Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Skipper Devendra Bundela's unbeaten hundred rescued Madhya Pradesh's floundering innings as they reached 265 for five against Hyderabad on the third day of their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Indian Constitution scholar Granville Austin dies

Indian Constitution scholar Granville Austin dies

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Granville Austin, an eminent biographer of India's Constitution and a Padma Shri awardee, has passed away in Washington at the age of 87.

BCCI recommends Pujara's name for Arjuna award

BCCI recommends Pujara's name for Arjuna award

Rediff.com1 May 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India nominated prolific run scorer Cheteshwar Pujara for the prestigious Arjuna award, acknowledging his stupendous show during the last Test season for India.

IAEA to assist India's nuclear safety reviews

IAEA to assist India's nuclear safety reviews

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

'Nuclear safety evaluations are being put in the public domain to enhance transparency and boost public confidence,' the prime minister told the second Nuclear Security Summit. Nikhil Lakshman reports from Seoul

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Goa's 'save the frog', J-K's 'back to village': Themes of R-Day tableaux

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Out of the total 22 tableaux, 16 were of various states and UTs and six of ministries, departments and the National Disaster Response Force.

How to rebuild the India economic story

How to rebuild the India economic story

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

The big domestic economic challenge today is the slowdown in growth and infrastructure investments.

PM Singh attends ASEAN-India summit in Cambodia

PM Singh attends ASEAN-India summit in Cambodia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attended the 10th ASEAN-India summit in Phnom Penh on Monday with the aim of strengthening India's relations with countries in the South East Asian region.

How Siemens is learning to be 'smart'

How Siemens is learning to be 'smart'

Rediff.com7 May 2012

From X-ray machines to circuit breakers and airport conveyor belts, from signaling systems to switch gears and foetal heart beat monitors - a portfolio of low cost, locally made, no-frills products is helping Siemens reinvent itself.

Kohli had a point to prove after defeat at home

Kohli had a point to prove after defeat at home

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'We had a point to prove. We just came with intent'

De Villiers shares MoM; lauds Appanna's bowling

De Villiers shares MoM; lauds Appanna's bowling

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

His blistering 23-ball 59 was the cornerstone for Royal Challengers Bangalore's easy win, but A B de Villiers, in a thoughtful gesture, shared his man-of-the-match award with K P Appanna, who turned in an impressive performance with the ball in Jaipur on Monday.

Govt has a new plan to boost direct tax mop-up

Govt has a new plan to boost direct tax mop-up

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The government has set a direct tax collection target of Rs 13.35 trillion, which includes Rs 7.66 trillion from corporation tax and Rs 5.69 trillion from personal income tax.

Day 1 in Lok Sabha: Govt scraps Question Hour; Oppn slams move

Day 1 in Lok Sabha: Govt scraps Question Hour; Oppn slams move

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Criticising the move, the opposition led by the Congress said that Question Hour is the 'golden hour of the House'. Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, said the argument and rationale that has been put forth by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi is far from convincing.

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal, Krunal Pandya shine with tons

Vijay Hazare: Padikkal, Krunal Pandya shine with tons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Friday.