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For how many generations will reservations continue, asks SC

For how many generations will reservations continue, asks SC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

For how many generations would reservations in jobs and education continue, the Supreme Court sought to know during the Maratha quota case hearing on Friday and raised concerns over 'resultant inequality' in case the overall 50 per cent limit was to be removed.

Economic ground for govt policies not barred, observes SC in EWS quota hearing

Economic ground for govt policies not barred, observes SC in EWS quota hearing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Economic criteria to ensure that the benefits of government policies reach the target group is not "proscribed" and a "recognised" basis of classification, the Supreme Court orally observed Wednesday while hearing pleas challenging the Centre's decision to grant a 10 per cent quota for the EWS category in admissions and jobs.

Will cricket make a comeback at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?

Will cricket make a comeback at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Cricket's Twenty20 format is tailor-made for Olympics but the sport's administrators will consider any format which would ensure the game's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games, USA Cricket chief Paraag Marathe said.

Ram temple trust buys more land to expand complex

Ram temple trust buys more land to expand complex

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The land purchased by the trust is located next to the Asharfi Bhawan.

PIX: Varun, Alia watch Madhuri's Bucket List

PIX: Varun, Alia watch Madhuri's Bucket List

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Bollywood cheers Madhuri's Marathi film debut.

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Starbucks names Laxman Narasimhan as its new CEO

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Laxman Narasimhan, a veteran in leading and advising global consumer-facing brands, has been named as the new CEO of coffee giant Starbucks, joining a growing cohort of Indian-origin business leaders at the helm of global corporations.

PIX: Shraddha, Varun watch Street Dancer 3D

PIX: Shraddha, Varun watch Street Dancer 3D

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Family members came out in support of Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor's new film together, Street Dancer 3D, at its special screening in Mumbai. It has been directed by Remo D'Souza.

Quota candidates with more marks are entitled to open seats, rules SC

Quota candidates with more marks are entitled to open seats, rules SC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that candidates belonging to the Other Backward Class category are required to be adjusted against the general category who were more meritorious than the last of the general category candidates appointed.

No yardstick, says SC on quota in promotions to SC/STs in govt jobs

No yardstick, says SC on quota in promotions to SC/STs in govt jobs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to "lay down any yardstick" for granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs.

India, Russia to conduct wargames in August

India, Russia to conduct wargames in August

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Indian and Russian troops will carry out counter-terrorism drills during joint wargames 'INDRA-2012' close to Russia's boundary with China and Mongolia in August.

Ishaan-Janhvi take Dhadak to Jaipur

Ishaan-Janhvi take Dhadak to Jaipur

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Travelling the world with Bollywood.

Why Ajay Devgn LAUGHED for 2 hours

Why Ajay Devgn LAUGHED for 2 hours

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'When I heard the Total Dhamaal script, I laughed for two hours!' 'I told Indra Kumar that if he was going to make the film the way he narrated it to me, I was doing it.' 'And when I saw the film, I laughed as much.'

PIX: Kiara parties with Sidharth Malhotra

PIX: Kiara parties with Sidharth Malhotra

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Sidharth Malhotra brought in his 35th birthday with his friends and colleagues from the industry with a party at home. We spot his guests driving in, and bring you inside pictures as well.

No reopening of SC, ST reservations in promotion: SC

No reopening of SC, ST reservations in promotion: SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would not reopen its decision on granting reservation in promotions to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as it was for the states to decide how they implement it.

SC strikes down Maratha quota, terms it unconstitutional

SC strikes down Maratha quota, terms it unconstitutional

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The judgment came on a batch of pleas challenging the Bombay high court verdict which had upheld the grant of reservation to Marathas in admissions and government jobs in the state.

World's 30 most powerful businesswomen

World's 30 most powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Three Indians PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi, ICICI Bank's CEO Chanda Kocchar and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw of Biocon -- have been listed in 'The World's 100 Most Powerful Women' list by Forbes magazine.

Ritiesh's Marathi film releases!

Ritiesh's Marathi film releases!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Guess who produced Mauli?

5 Indian women among the world's most powerful

5 Indian women among the world's most powerful

Rediff.com30 May 2014

PepsiCo's India-born Chief Indra Nooyi is 13th; Cisco Chief Technology and Strategy Officer Padmasree Warrior is 71st on Forbes list on '100 most powerful women'

How many times has Ajay Devgn made you laugh?

How many times has Ajay Devgn made you laugh?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Just how well do Ajay Devgn's comedies fare?

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Indra Narayan Das tells us how he went from 95 kg to weighing 73 kg with the right diet and exercise.

Meet world's 12 most powerful businesswomen

Meet world's 12 most powerful businesswomen

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Three Indians -- Pepsi Co chief Indra Nooyi, corporate honchos like India-born Pepsi Co chief Indra Nooyi, Axis Bank's chief executive Shikha Sharma and ICICI Bank's chief Chanda Kocchar -- have figured in the list of Forbes' 'The World's 100 Most Powerful Women' 2010' released on Thursday.

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

When Bollywood hired FAKE PARENTS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Beg, borrow, steal or adopt, fake parents share a history of coming to the hero or heroine's rescue ensuing in much mirth and masala.

Meet Indian-origin CEOs of American firms

Meet Indian-origin CEOs of American firms

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Indian-origin CEOs have made their mark in the American corporate world.

The MEN in Rakul Singh's Career

The MEN in Rakul Singh's Career

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The gorgeous actress has signed up as many as nine films, which are in various stages of production.

PepsiCo on mission to dial up nutrition: Nooyi

PepsiCo on mission to dial up nutrition: Nooyi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The company aims to expand its offering to include whole grains, fruits and vegetables

Coming Attractions: Shahid, Kartik, Tiger

Coming Attractions: Shahid, Kartik, Tiger

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actors, who waited patiently, and will now release their films in theatres this year.

What makes Riteish Deshmukh LAUGH!

What makes Riteish Deshmukh LAUGH!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'It's happened many times, all these lovely aunties come to me and say, 'Beta, whenever you come onscreen, you make us laugh even before saying a dialogue'.'

Doesn't Urvashi look amazing!

Doesn't Urvashi look amazing!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Bollywood producers and other star celebs turned out in full force for Producer Jayantilal Gada's son Aksshay's wedding reception.

8 Indian-origin CEOs at big US cos: Forbes

8 Indian-origin CEOs at big US cos: Forbes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

PepsiCo's Chennai-born Indra Nooyi tops the list of Indian-origin CEOs in the US.

Pranab floats world flute festival at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Pranab floats world flute festival at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

President Pranab Mukherji 'Indra Dhanush' floated a music extravaganza outfit at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan and held its first World Flute Festival to commemorate Krishna Jayanti on Sunday.

PIX: Karishma, Nia, Nushrat at a Diwali party

PIX: Karishma, Nia, Nushrat at a Diwali party

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Producer Krishan Kumar and his wife Tanya threw a grand Diwali bash, and invited all their friends over.

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

When 'national pride' trumps obvious questions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Should we not stop uncritically celebrating NRIs' elevation without regard to what kind of companies they are getting to run, and the nature of their products or business practices, asks T N Ninan.

Indo-Russian naval exercise begins in Vizag

Indo-Russian naval exercise begins in Vizag

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

India and Russia have begun their bilateral naval exercise, which is aimed at increasing interoperability between the two Navies and developing common understanding of procedures for maritime security operations.

Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Veeru Devgan's last rites were performed on May 27.

#RIP KK: 'Thank you for the music'

#RIP KK: 'Thank you for the music'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'In a super ambitious industry, you stood out for your unfilminess. Thank you for giving my films your iconic voice.'

Amid LAC standoff, India, Russia hold naval drills

Amid LAC standoff, India, Russia hold naval drills

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

A wide spectrum of drills including surface and anti-aircraft drills, helicopter operations, maneuvers and cross-deck flying was carried out for the second consecutive day as part of the 11th edition of the biennial Indo-Russian exercise Indra Navy.

New ATC system can save 1.28 crore litres aviation fuel

New ATC system can save 1.28 crore litres aviation fuel

Rediff.com15 May 2012

About 600 nautical miles around Nagpur is now safe from mid-air mishaps, thanks to the new Air Traffic Control (ATC) automation system 'Indra' at the international airport here, which will also help saving up to 1.28 crore litres of aviation fuel every year, top airport officials said.

Three Indian biz women among the world's most powerful

Three Indian biz women among the world's most powerful

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

The list includes political leaders, corporate executives, NGO heads, top government functionaries and a first lady. Here, we present you the world's top 30 businesswomen.

Congress fields Vajpayee's niece against CM Raman Singh in Chhattisgarh

Congress fields Vajpayee's niece against CM Raman Singh in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A former MP from Janjgir Lok Sabha constituency, Shukla left the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of assembly polls in 2013 and joined the Congress next year, alleging that she was sidelined by the state BJP leadership.