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Sachin-VVS case: Ombudsman rejects demand for documents

Sachin-VVS case: Ombudsman rejects demand for documents

Rediff.com1 May 2019

BCCI's Ombudsman cum ethics officer Justice (Retd) DK Jain rejected complainant Sanjeev Gupta's request for access to contractual obligations of cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman with their respective IPL franchises.

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Ask Komal: Are vegetarian diets unhealthy?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

Centre issues guidelines on Covid management in rural areas

Centre issues guidelines on Covid management in rural areas

Rediff.com16 May 2021

As rural areas see a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Centre on Sunday issued new guidelines for containment of the virus advising that peri-urban and rural areas plan a minimum 30-bedded COVID Care Centre for asymptomatic cases with comorbidities or mild cases where home isolation is not feasible.

Explained: How Covid got HR to relook its role in a changed world

Explained: How Covid got HR to relook its role in a changed world

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

India Inc has weathered many a storm during Covid-19: from supply chain disruptions to demand dips, steep increase in input costs to shortage of key raw materials. As most companies navigated unprecedented challenges on multiple fronts, realisation dawned also about the criticality of employee welfare in the survival of the business. And it was the human resources (HR) department that faced the greatest test on this front.

5 Workplace Trends For 2022

5 Workplace Trends For 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

In 2022, the hybrid work culture will become more relevant to attract and retain talent, while also ensuring they foster a sense of wellness and belonging in the workspace.

'There is huge pressure on young kids'

'There is huge pressure on young kids'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'Young kids need guidance for online studies.'

Will take call on Indo-Pak foreign secy level talks only after Pathankot operations over: Jaitley

Will take call on Indo-Pak foreign secy level talks only after Pathankot operations over: Jaitley

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

India will decide on going ahead with the foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan only after operations to flush out terrorists from the IAF base at Pathankot is over.

India's Quest For A Role In The Future Of Semiconductors

India's Quest For A Role In The Future Of Semiconductors

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'Whoever owns the best chip industry will be the Saudi Arabia of the era of data,' predicts Rajeev Srinivasan.

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Biden's Taiwan Threat Rattles China

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Key to China's decision regarding Taiwan will be its leadership's assessment whether the US will come to Taiwan's defence, explains Jayadeva Ranade, the former senior RA&W officer and China expert.

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'Mortality or hospitalisation has not increased in South Africa because of the new variant.' 'There is nothing to show so far that it is more infectious.' 'I am of the opinion that at the moment, there is no reason to panic.'

73 IAS officers empanelled for central govt duty

73 IAS officers empanelled for central govt duty

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Of the 73 names, 41 have been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet for secretary-level posts, while 32 names have been cleared for holding additional secretary or equivalent-level posts, reports R Rajagopalan.

'Chintan Shivir has become a tamasha'

'Chintan Shivir has become a tamasha'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'Rahul Gandhi wants a group under the name 'new generation'. But look at the people who surround him.'

IMA urges PM to open Covid vaccination for all adults

IMA urges PM to open Covid vaccination for all adults

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, the Indian Medical Association has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting that vaccination be allowed for all people above the age of 18 years.

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

SC asks air quality panel to find 'permanent solution' to Delhi's pollution

SC asks air quality panel to find 'permanent solution' to Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice NV Ramana took note of a report filed by the commission which informed it that a decision to lift the ban on certain industries has been taken.

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Akumjung Pongen, the first Rhodes scholar from Nagaland, shares his inspiring journey.

'Inflation is the biggest threat right now'

'Inflation is the biggest threat right now'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'For equities, inflation trending upwards but within the range of expectations can actually be a big positive as it helps earnings and may shift flows from bonds to equities.'

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

'What stands out is Hardik's positivity and leadership skills'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'The way he has been interacting with everybody, be it the masseur or the assistant manager or the driver of the bus, or the new players who have not been part of the IPL before, he is making an effort to reach out to them and give them confidence.' 'That speaks a lot about the man that he is.'

'We can defeat BJP in 2024'

'We can defeat BJP in 2024'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We may be weak now, but the importance of the Congress cannot be denied.'

'As of now, BJP has an edge in UP'

'As of now, BJP has an edge in UP'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'There is dissatisfaction and disaffection for the BJP, but there is no anti-incumbency against the government in UP.'

COVID-19: 9 Rules to Stay POSITIVE

COVID-19: 9 Rules to Stay POSITIVE

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The perfect routine already exists. It is the one designed by nature and is called the Circadian Rhythm. If we are able to align to this routine, according to the Circadian Rhythm, it will help restore, regain, and reset our health in a huge way.

Industrial production remains muted; inflation @ 6-month high

Industrial production remains muted; inflation @ 6-month high

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 1.4 per cent in November as most components like manufacturing, electricity, mining, primary goods, and consumer durables witnessed a slowdown, according to data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday. This is on the base of a decline of 1.7 per cent in November 2020 and before the new Covid variant started impacting economic activity. IIP growth was lower than the 4 per cent expansion recorded in the previous month but was better than a 1.6 per cent contraction seen in November 2020. Separately, rising prices of kitchen staples pushed retail inflation, or rate of price increase, to 5.59 per cent in December 2021, bringing it close to the upper band of Reserve Bank's comfort zone.

Warning signs your teen is diabetic

Warning signs your teen is diabetic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) situation is a severe complication where the sugar level shoots to high levels and acidic particles called ketones form up to unsafe levels in the body, says Dr Atish Ladd.

'A disaster in the Himalayas can dent global economy'

'A disaster in the Himalayas can dent global economy'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

'Half of China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, which are among the most populous countries in the world, are dependent on the rivers and glaciers of the Himalayas for sustenance.'

The making of India's U-19 World Cup hero Raj Bawa

The making of India's U-19 World Cup hero Raj Bawa

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'When he was a kid, Raj kept on watching Yuvraj, who would come for his nets at the academy and for kids. The first hero makes a lasting impression.'

Why Taiwan is not Ukraine

Why Taiwan is not Ukraine

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Brinkmanship in the Taiwan Strait will not only be a recipe for disaster to both China and Taiwan, but also to international peace and stability, warns Rup Narayan Das.

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Is ED Bad Only When It Targets Gandhis?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

If the fear of ED could drive the powerful people of today to be honest or at least be minimally corrupt, will it not be a great thing for our nation?, asks Sudhir Bisht.

Moily says Sonia should take 'full control' of Congress, weed out opportunists

Moily says Sonia should take 'full control' of Congress, weed out opportunists

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

A day after the Congress brainstormed over its electoral reverses, senior leader M Veerappa Moily on Monday said Sonia Gandhi should take "full control" of the party with a free hand to change non-performing leaders, and asserted that a "mere culture of tweets and social media propaganda" would not take the organisation forward.

Why You Need To Invest

Why You Need To Invest

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Saving for your future, older self is one of the main reasons why you should invest. Since one day you will either be unwilling or unable to work, investing allows you to have a pool of resources you can draw upon in old age.

'I watch horror movies with my eyes shut'

'I watch horror movies with my eyes shut'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'When I look at my journey in Bollywood, I realise that all of those things were small pieces towards a larger sort of plan, which just had to fall in place the way it did.'

Booster dose of anti-Covid vax not needed at this stage: Experts

Booster dose of anti-Covid vax not needed at this stage: Experts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

As the global debate on booster shots gathers momentum, several scientists in New Delhi said the priority must be to ensure that more people are inoculated with at least their first jab.

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

'This is the moment to reintroduce wealth tax'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'From March 2020 to November 2021, the combined wealth of the billionaires of this country has doubled.'

Sensex snaps 3-session slide with 639-point leap

Sensex snaps 3-session slide with 639-point leap

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, jumping over 5 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv, L&T, Tata Steel and Infosys. NSE Nifty surged 191.95 points to 15,824.05.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

10 career skills that will matter in the new normal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Individuals who can understand data and go for data driven decisions making using their critical mind will be highly valued.

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

How Uniphore Became A Unicorn

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'I told myself, I will be 23 next year. Why can't I be a billionaire too?'

Covid vax tweak can help against new variants: Guleria

Covid vax tweak can help against new variants: Guleria

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The COVID-19 vaccines can be "tweaked" to provide protection against new variants of the virus, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, Director Dr Randeep Guleria said.

'No preparedness planning, no accountability, no action plan'

'No preparedness planning, no accountability, no action plan'

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'This government did not have any plan for safety stocks of essential medicines.'

12 auto models may be launched this festive season

12 auto models may be launched this festive season

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Close to 50 models were launched in India in the past 12 months, but companies have not been able to realise their potential due to the pandemic.