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'Alok Nath can come out of hiding after 8 weeks'

'Alok Nath can come out of hiding after 8 weeks'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Alok Nath cannot leave the country and he cannot be seen anywhere around the periphery of where I live,' says Vinta Nanda.

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The high court had on September 23 stayed the TTFI's rule mandating compulsory attendance at the National Coaching Camp for selection in international events and had asked the Centre to conduct an inquiry into Batra's complaint against the sports body. On Friday, the court was informed by the Centre's counsel Apoorv Kurup that the enquiry report was ready and the judge asked them to file it in a sealed cover before it.

Cong dissident K V Thomas to campaign for LDF in Thrikkakara bypoll

Cong dissident K V Thomas to campaign for LDF in Thrikkakara bypoll

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Senior AICC member and former Union minister K V Thomas, who has been at loggerheads with the party's state leadership, on Wednesday said he would campaign for the ruling Left Democratic Front candidate Jo Joseph in the upcoming by-poll in the Thrikkakara Assembly constituency, but reiterated that he would not quit the Congress.

How We Can Have A Credible NIRF Ranking

How We Can Have A Credible NIRF Ranking

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Whenever there is an evaluation scheme, it is human tendency to score as high as possible. None would like to highlight their shortcomings, and everyone likes to highlight their positives. This is what is happening in this context of rankings as well, points out Profesor N Ravichandran.

Hateful content: Delhi Assembly panel summons Facebook official

Hateful content: Delhi Assembly panel summons Facebook official

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

According to an official statement, the Facebook official has been summoned based on 'scathing depositions of key witnesses as well as incriminating material' submitted by them on record.

Sexual harassment: Should you report or quit?

Sexual harassment: Should you report or quit?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Neha Bagaria, founder and CEO, JobsForHer tells you how to handle the situation.

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs in connection with sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

'There have been such cases earlier also, and this will continue'

'There have been such cases earlier also, and this will continue'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Upasna Pandey/ Rediff.com spoke with senior professors and students who pointed out the inherent flaws in the existing sexual harassment grievance redressal mechanism at the institution and university level.

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

No evidence to confirm whistleblowers' claims: Infosys

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

On October 24, the NSE sought clarification from the IT major on the whistleblowers' allegations and why the company had not disclosed the same to the exchanges.

Emails show Air India top brass aware of 'peeing' incident

Emails show Air India top brass aware of 'peeing' incident

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

According to e-mails accessed by ANI, the Air India cabin crew supervisor had reportedly sent out emails on November 27 at around 1 pm to the head of the Inflight Service Department (IFSD), base operations in India, Lead HR head of IFSD, and head of the northern region of IFSD and of complaints (customer care), informing them about the incident.

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

In an internal communication to airlines' employees, he reflected on the urinating incident to say that "the repulsion felt by the affected passenger is totally understandable and we share her distress.

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Help! I am being sexually harassed at work

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'We need to confront such people else they will be encouraged to harass more women in the future,' notes HR guru Mayank Rautela.

BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy

BCCI to ratify sexual harassment policy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will ratify its Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy and deliberate on the much-delayed compensation package for domestic cricketers at its Apex Council meeting to be held on September 20.

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

US court dismisses class action suit against Infosys, top brass

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Infosys on Friday said a class action lawsuit filed against the company and some of its employees in the US district court has been dismissed. The move comes after whistleblower complaints alleging certain unethical practices by the top management emerged in October last year.

International club footballers want stability, not more transfers

International club footballers want stability, not more transfers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

'More than 95 percent of the players are happy with their contract and happy with their club; they want the kids to go to school, they have a normal life; so I don't think that will happen'

Delhi House panel to send 'final notice' to FB over bias charge

Delhi House panel to send 'final notice' to FB over bias charge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The panel had issued a notice to Facebook India vice president and managing director Ajit Mohan last week, asking him to appear before it on September 15 in connection with complaints about the social media giant's alleged deliberate inaction to curb hateful content in the country.

JNU clash: Edu ministry seeks report, students' union demands judicial probe

JNU clash: Edu ministry seeks report, students' union demands judicial probe

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Student bodies protested outside the Jamia Millia Islamia against what transpired at JNU and to demand that food choices cannot be imposed on people in the name of Ram Navami.

I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Aaditya, son of Shiv Sena president and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, dubbed the searches by the I-T department on Kanal as 'invasion by Delhi' ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

Another former SC judge faces sexual harassment charges

Another former SC judge faces sexual harassment charges

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Former Supreme Court judge Swatanter Kumar, who is facing charges of sexually harassing an intern, made no comments on Saturday despite repeated attempts by the media to get his reaction.

Kamra ban: 'Minister created pressure on airlines'

Kamra ban: 'Minister created pressure on airlines'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The move by four airlines -- IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and GoAir -- to suspend the stand-up comedian raises fears that the government can use the no-fly list to settle political scores, undermine the freedom of citizens.

St Stephen's molestation row: Being chased like an 'animal', says Thampu

St Stephen's molestation row: Being chased like an 'animal', says Thampu

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Amid growing demand for his resignation over the molestation row, St Stephen's Principal Valson Thampu's on Tuesday said he was being chased like an "animal" in the case.

Now, gender discrimination plagues Beijing Olympics

Now, gender discrimination plagues Beijing Olympics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Equal treatment for female athletes requires the IBSF and IOC to allocate the same number of sled spots to women bobsledders as men'

Ryan murder: Trustees refused advance bail; more arrests likely

Ryan murder: Trustees refused advance bail; more arrests likely

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The Gurugram Police detained and questioned Harpal Singh, a gardener at the Ryan International School.

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

Cong's connect with people 'broken', shift focus to outreach: Rahul

Cong's connect with people 'broken', shift focus to outreach: Rahul

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Gandhi also hailed as 'an important idea' the party's decisions to give more representation to the youth and empower them, and added that there should be a 'healthy mix of youngsters and seniors'.

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Are you aware of your workplace rights?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Did you know that employers have to pay equal remuneration to its male and female employees who are carrying out the same or similar work?

Olympics: Australians damage rooms, create ruckus on flight home

Olympics: Australians damage rooms, create ruckus on flight home

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Australian Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Matt Carroll said he had received reports from the CEOs of rugby and football, investigating reports of rowdy behaviour on a flight into Sydney last Friday.

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

DMK leader suspended for comments against female actor

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Stalin said the DMK was a movement that protected women's rights and Radharavi's comments were not acceptable to it.

NSE Rot Goes Deeper

NSE Rot Goes Deeper

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The rot is is not limited to Chitra Ramkrishna and the yogi, observed Debashis Basu.

Nothing to hide, will constitute panel: Govt to SC on Pegasus row

Nothing to hide, will constitute panel: Govt to SC on Pegasus row

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'Don't want the government to set up a committee on its own'

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The company said the committee, headed by independent director D Sundaram and assisted by independent legal counsel Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, found that the "allegations are substantially without merit".

Woman scientist slaps sexual harassment notice on ICRISAT

Woman scientist slaps sexual harassment notice on ICRISAT

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

A woman scientist working in a leading research institute in Hyderabad has alleged sexual harassment by a senior colleague at workplace and slapped a legal notice on the management.

IOC reassures anxious Japan Olympics will be safe

IOC reassures anxious Japan Olympics will be safe

Rediff.com19 May 2021

IOC chief said he believed more than 80 per cent of residents of the Olympic Village would be vaccinated or booked for vaccination ahead of the Games

War within IOA: IOC, FIH reject Mittal's charge of irregularity against Batra

War within IOA: IOC, FIH reject Mittal's charge of irregularity against Batra

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), on Friday, cleared Narinder Batra of indulging in any wrongdoing during his election as the IOA president, rejecting the complaint of irregularity filed by the Indian body's vice-President Sudhanshu Mittal.

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Congress claimed that Facebook has different rules for different countries and "that is not acceptable".

Akal Takht says missionaries forcibly converting Sikhs into Christianity

Akal Takht says missionaries forcibly converting Sikhs into Christianity

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh said, "conversions of innocent Sikhs into Christianity fold is a direct attack on internal matters of the Sikh community and this is intolerable."

Former NSE chairman Chawla had revealed yogi's identity to Sebi in 2018

Former NSE chairman Chawla had revealed yogi's identity to Sebi in 2018

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The mysterious Himalayan 'yogi' who allegedly advised Chitra Ramkrishna, former managing director and chief executive officer of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), on important matters of the bourse could be none other than Anand Subramanian, according to a letter written by former NSE chairman Ashok Chawla to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Subramanian was group operating officer of the NSE and advisor to Ramkrishna during 2015-16. He joined as chief strategic advisor in April 2013.

Putin says Russia may appeal WADA ban

Putin says Russia may appeal WADA ban

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that WADA has violated the Olympic Charter in banning Russia and hence they have a ground to appeal.

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is not to be dismissed as a 'shoot and scoot' but seen as the uncovering of dark truths about seemingly sophisticated and powerful personalities, or at least as one providing catharsis to a survivor,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.