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UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

He said the incident occurred on August 12 at the busstahd and the police were informed about it Saturday evening.

Employee can be terminated from service for giving false information: SC

Employee can be terminated from service for giving false information: SC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The top court laid down broad principles of law to be taken into account especially in the case of recruitment in police forces, saying their ability to inspire public confidence is a bulwark to society's security.

Lower production cost may support HZL margins

Lower production cost may support HZL margins

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

During the September quarter (Q2FY25), Hindustan Zinc's (HZL's) revenue was reported at Rs 8,300 crore (up 22 per cent year-on-year or Y-o-Y, and 2 per cent quarter-on-quarter or Q-o-Q), marginally above consensus. Operating profit stood at Rs 4,100 crore (up 31 per cent Y-o-Y and 5 per cent Q-o-Q), also a small beat. The operating profit margin was 50 per cent, up from 48.5 per cent in Q1FY25.

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'

'Your EPF Withdrawal Is Tax-Free, If...'

'Your EPF Withdrawal Is Tax-Free, If...'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Badlapur case: Why school trustees not arrested, HC asks police

Badlapur case: Why school trustees not arrested, HC asks police

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan questioned as to how the police, that usually go to any extent to nab an accused, are unable to arrest them in this case.

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The court suggested setting up a committee to study the issue and recommend rules and guidelines to be followed in schools to avoid such incidents.

COVID: India begins vaccinating 12-14 age group

COVID: India begins vaccinating 12-14 age group

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The drive has begun with Biological E's Corbevax vaccine to be administered 28 days apart. As of March 1, 2021, there were 4.7 crore children aged 12 and 13 years in the country.

Weddings, Winter Can Damage Your Skin

Weddings, Winter Can Damage Your Skin

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Over-exfoliating can irritate your skin and lead to dryness. During winter months, limit exfoliation to once or twice a week, depending on your skin type, advises Dinyar Workingboxwala, celebrity aesthetician and co-founder of the beauty products brand, BiE.

'All Is Not Well With Election Commission'

'All Is Not Well With Election Commission'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'They refuse to be transparent. They refuse to be accountable.'

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Kiran Bhatt, a cosmetologist with a PhD in nutrition, explains how poor hygiene and lifestyle can impact your skin's health causing infections.

DoctorSpeak: What You Must Know About A Heart Attack

DoctorSpeak: What You Must Know About A Heart Attack

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Dr Ruchit Shah, interventional cardiologist at Mumbai's Masina Hospital, tackles important questions related to the heart.

India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The report highlights that India's population in 2036 is expected to be more feminine compared to the 2011 population, as reflected in the sex ratio which is projected to increase from 943 in 2011 to 952 by 2036, highlighting a positive trend in gender equality.

Markets Expected To Remain Volatile

Markets Expected To Remain Volatile

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'As the markets are expected to remain jittery in the near term, we advise investors to use this opportunity to enter quality largecaps from a long-term perspective.'

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Is This A Good Time To Buy A House?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Experts say you should be certain of living in a city and locality for a long time before purchasing a home.

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for substituting the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual exploitative and abuse material' with a view to reflect more accurately the reality of such offences.

'Am I To Reveal This Info To I-T Dept?'

'Am I To Reveal This Info To I-T Dept?'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries.

How Menopause Affects Your Sex Life

How Menopause Affects Your Sex Life

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Changes in hormone levels often result in mood swings, anxiety and/or depression, causing erosion in self-esteem, body image perception and a general disinterest in sex in most women, says Dr Gandhali Deorukhkar, consultant-obstetrics and gynaecology, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai.

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

SP MP, MLA's son booked over Sambhal violence

SP MP, MLA's son booked over Sambhal violence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Seven FIRs have been lodged in connection with the violence over a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, naming Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq and local SP MLA Iqbal Mehmood's son Sohail Iqbal as accused. Three people were killed and scores of others injured on Sunday as protesters opposing the survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid clashed with police. The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders and barred the entry of outsiders into Sambhal till November 30.

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Strike: Lessons For Samsung From Hyundai

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

IPO bound HMIL, which is also from South Korea, had faced severe labour unrest for nearly a decade till the realisation -- a worker's union cannot be avoided -- dawned on it.

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'

James Anderson eyes final hurrah for England

James Anderson eyes final hurrah for England

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The four remaining teams at the European Championship will take centre stage in the semi-finals to be played on Tuesday and Wednesday.

How Can I Keep My Child Safe From Stray Animals?

How Can I Keep My Child Safe From Stray Animals?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna offers advice on how to protect your children from illnesses.

Police can detain person who resists...: New law

Police can detain person who resists...: New law

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The BNSS, which replaced the British-era Code of Criminal Procedure, has introduced "a new insertion" as Clause 172 in 'Preventive Action of the Police'.

90K new voters added in J-K after special revision: Officials

90K new voters added in J-K after special revision: Officials

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

They said women electors and first-time voters have registered a significant increase.

Maha suspends Covid inoculation of 18-44 age group

Maha suspends Covid inoculation of 18-44 age group

Rediff.com12 May 2021

"There is no sufficient supply of vaccine vials by the Centre for inoculation of above-45 age group people. Hence, the state cabinet decided to divert the stock, purchased for the 18-44 age group, for the above-45 age group," Health Minister Rajesh Tope said.

Can Egg, Gluten, Diary Cause Bloating?

Can Egg, Gluten, Diary Cause Bloating?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

rediffGURU Shreya Shah answers diet and nutrition related questions.

How To Make A Successful Retirement Plan

How To Make A Successful Retirement Plan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Follow these simple steps if you want to create a solid retirement corpus and retire young, says Anamika Pareek.

Bareilly's suspected serial killer held, admits to strangling 6 women

Bareilly's suspected serial killer held, admits to strangling 6 women

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Kumar was apprehended with the help of sketches and CCTV camera footage, senior superintendent of police Anurag Arya said.

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

On the cusp of launching its Rs 11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) next week, food and grocery delivery major Swiggy believes quick commerce to be its future growth engine and anticipates that it will outpace its core food delivery business over the next five years. Currently, the quick commerce business of Swiggy - backed by Prosus and SoftBank - is 40 per cent of the size of its food delivery revenues.

Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Why Young Indians Are At Risk Of A Heart Attack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

It's important to take breaks, spend time with loved ones and engage in activities like yoga or meditation to help relax and relieve stress.

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Delhi Polls: BJP, Congress Take On AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The BJP and Congress have called out the 'Delhi model' as a hoax, built on sustained propaganda when the ground reality is different.

How To Study At Harvard For Free

How To Study At Harvard For Free

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Selected students can get free access to training modules and live sessions by Harvard faculty.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

Haryana Goes For 10% Quota For Agniveers

Haryana Goes For 10% Quota For Agniveers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The reservation would include a 10 per cent horizontal quota for Agniveers in the posts of constable, mining guard, forest guard, jail warden, and special police officers.

'Can I Buy 75L Mercedes With SIPs?'

'Can I Buy 75L Mercedes With SIPs?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

SC halts bulldozer action by states, lays down guidelines

SC halts bulldozer action by states, lays down guidelines

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Equating 'bulldozer justice' with a lawless state of affairs where might is right, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines and said no property should be demolished without a prior show cause notice and the affected must be given 15 days to respond.

Can Face Yoga Improve Your Appearance?

Can Face Yoga Improve Your Appearance?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Radhika Iyer Talati explains how yoga can help you stay fit and healthy.