News for 'MERIT'

Digvijay Singh leads Order of Merit

Digvijay Singh leads Order of Merit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

The 31-year-old has seven top-ten finishes, amassing Rs 5,02,483 from eight starts.

Narine's dramatic transformation thanks to Gambhir

Narine's dramatic transformation thanks to Gambhir

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Rinku Singh credits Gautam Gambhir for Sunil Narine's transformation as 'specialist opener'

Time To Make Budget More Transparent

Time To Make Budget More Transparent

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Budget should use the extra RBI surplus to better effect, suggests A K Bhattacharya.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi 'stopped' war, but can't stop paper leaks: Rahul on NEET, NET row

Modi 'stopped' war, but can't stop paper leaks: Rahul on NEET, NET row

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Gandhi said Modi's top priority now is to get his Speaker in Parliament and is not bothered about NEET .

SC slams HC ex-judge for releasing verdict after retirement

SC slams HC ex-judge for releasing verdict after retirement

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The top court said that retaining the file of a case for five months after demitting office was an act of gross impropriety.

Say goodbye to paper certificates, athletes go digital

Say goodbye to paper certificates, athletes go digital

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Athletes in country to be issued digital certificates, says Anurag Thakur

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Deve Gowda's son HD Revanna gets bail in kidnap case

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The case was registered following a complaint by the woman's son, who alleged that his mother was sexually abused by Revanna's son Prajwal.

'2024 may be one of the best years for debt markets'

'2024 may be one of the best years for debt markets'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'Investors with higher risk appetite and longer horizon (more than one year) can invest in longer-duration funds like corporate bond funds, long-duration funds and gilt funds for maximum gain.'

Cong abuses industrialists now, but 30 yrs ago ...: Deora targets Rahul

Cong abuses industrialists now, but 30 yrs ago ...: Deora targets Rahul

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Addressing a gathering at Varsha, the official residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai, Deora said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have a vision for developing the country.

HC rejects PIL to remove Kejriwal as CM after arrest

HC rejects PIL to remove Kejriwal as CM after arrest

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan refused to comment on the merits of the issue, saying the same fell outside the scope of judicial interference.

New Haryana CM seeks to prove majority on Wednesday

New Haryana CM seeks to prove majority on Wednesday

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Haryana's new Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said they have presented a letter of support of 48 MLAs to the governor and asked him to convene an assembly session on Wednesday so that the Bharatiya Janata Party government can prove its majority in the House.

No merit in Sangma's objection to Mukherjee's candidature: RO

No merit in Sangma's objection to Mukherjee's candidature: RO

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

The Returning Officer in the Presidential Election has rejected opposition candidate P A Sangma's contention that United Progressive Alliance's nominee Pranab Mukherjee's letter of resignation from the Indian Statistical Institute was forged, saying it had no merit.

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes.

HDFC Bank Q4 performance and future outlook

HDFC Bank Q4 performance and future outlook

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

HDFC Bank's January-March quarter result, which came in-line with expectations, failed to enthuse investors. The reason? The management's decision to abstain from providing any specific growth guidance, and analysts' expectations of an arduous road to recovery. Analysts believe the path to normalisation of several growth metrics is unlikely to be a straightforward one, and the road to balance sheet realignment may be long.

Gujarat school asks Class X students to remove hijab before exam

Gujarat school asks Class X students to remove hijab before exam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Following the allegation, the state education department on Thursday ordered the removal of the exam centre administrator, Ilaben Suratiya, who is also the principal of that school.

Stenson wins maiden European Order of Merit title

Stenson wins maiden European Order of Merit title

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

World No 3 Henrik Stenson blasted a final round 64 to clinch the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday, also topping Europe's money list for 2013 after his six-stroke victory in the desert finale.

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Review: BAD!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Forget comic chops, you'll not find an ounce of camaraderie between Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff as they go about firing ammo and flexing abs at a zombie-like army for nearly three excruciating hours of this noisy drivel, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rajoana's mercy plea to be examined on merit: Chidambaram

Rajoana's mercy plea to be examined on merit: Chidambaram

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

The home ministry will examine on merit the mercy petition of Balwant Singh Rajoana, sentenced to death for assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, and it will be submitted to President Pratibha Patil for a final decision.

SC slams Soren for suppressing facts in plea against arrest by ED

SC slams Soren for suppressing facts in plea against arrest by ED

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for "suppressing facts" regarding filing of regular bail plea in trial court in a money laundering case, prompting the JMM leader to withdraw his petition challenging arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'It feels like Assam is good just as a tourist spot and not a place to earn and live.'

Lahiri zeroes in on Order of Merit leader Lipsky after Macau win

Lahiri zeroes in on Order of Merit leader Lipsky after Macau win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Anirban Lahiri's victory at the Venetian Macau Open on Sunday edged him closer towards the Order of Merit summit while giving him a huge boost on the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR).

I am a servant of law: CJI on Collegium 'reforms'

I am a servant of law: CJI on Collegium 'reforms'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said that as a judge, he is a 'servant' of the law and the Constitution and has to follow the position that has been laid down.

'Strength is not always being Rambo'

'Strength is not always being Rambo'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'I believe true strength is being relaxed, composed and fully aware that nothing, not crutches, not a wheelchair, not any inability or vulnerability -- and certainly not any sitting position can lessen or alter the image of that GIANT that you are on the inside.'

Zomato gets Rs 402 cr GST notice over delivery fee

Zomato gets Rs 402 cr GST notice over delivery fee

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Food delivery major Zomato has received a Rs 401.7 crore show cause notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) over 'unpaid taxes' on delivery charges collected from customers, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Wednesday. The company claimed that it is not liable to pay the penalty for the period from October 29, 2019, to March 31, 2022, as the amount collected from customers is "on behalf of the delivery partners during the referred period."

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The 11 convicts are Bakabhai Vohania, Bipin Chandra Joshi, Kesarbhai Vohania, Govind Nai, Jaswant Nai, Mitesh Bhatt, Pradeep Mordhiya, Radheshyam Shah, Rajubhai Soni, Ramesh Chandana and Shailesh Bhatt.

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Trump said that his proposal should be supported by both parties (Republican and Democratic) as a fair compromise -- one where nobody gets everything they want, but where the country gets the critical reforms it needs.

Is This Bollywood's Current Favourite?

Is This Bollywood's Current Favourite?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Of late, Bollywood is showing a lot of interest in planes, the commercial and fighter varieties. And audiences seem to love it too!

Mahua Moitra gets fresh notice to vacate govt bungalow immediately

Mahua Moitra gets fresh notice to vacate govt bungalow immediately

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The TMC leader, who was expelled from the Lok Sabha on December 8 last year, was earlier asked to vacate the house by January 7 after her allotment was cancelled.

Have You Heard Of Crotonville?

Have You Heard Of Crotonville?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The top-notch faculty at Crotonville, including Noel Tichy, Ram Charan, Vijay Govindarajan, along with GE's top leaders Jack Welch, Gary Reiner, Bill Conaty, Jeffrey Immelt and Susan Peters, together delivered sought-after programmes on leadership to generations of early-stage leaders, mid-tier and senior managers from all over the world, recounts Indrajit Gupta.

CJM who convicted Rahul among 68 whose promotion is challenged in SC

CJM who convicted Rahul among 68 whose promotion is challenged in SC

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on May 8 a plea challenging the promotion of 68 Gujarat lower judicial officers, including Surat Chief Judicial Magistrate Harish Hasmukhbhai Varma who had convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case, on the ground of allegedly disregarding the 'merit-cum-seniority principle'.

Does Sanju Get Your Vote?

Does Sanju Get Your Vote?

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Fraser-McGurk, Stubbs or Samson? Pick your best batters

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Rediff.com8 May 2024

When it comes to electric cars, the electric dream is turning out to be a six-letter word starting with f, ending with y, and having antas in between, notes Suveen Sinha.

How India gained advantage over Australia

How India gained advantage over Australia

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

India wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh on Friday said playing as per merit of the ball and being judicious helped the hosts gain advantage over Australia in the ongoing one-off Test in Mumbai.

'With NEET, only merit plays a role. Money has no place'

'With NEET, only merit plays a role. Money has no place'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

'You must understand that NEET is in its infantile stage.' 'When a child falls down while trying to stand up, you don't say it will never walk or run.' 'The child that falls down several times while trying to stand up may one day run a race at the Olympics.' 'Similarly, if there is firmness in approach and the willingness to listen to suggestions, NEET will be a great success.'

Why court extended Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1

Why court extended Kejriwal's ED custody till April 1

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday extended the Enforcement Directorate custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till April 1, saying the agency provided 'sufficient reasons', such as the need for him to be confronted with material collected and statements recorded, to permit his further custodial interrogation.

Mukesh Kumar leads Order of Merit list

Mukesh Kumar leads Order of Merit list

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

The four-time `Champion golfer of the year' has earned Rs 5,61,690 from 10 starts this season.\n\n

Seven Indian golfers in Asian Order of Merit

Seven Indian golfers in Asian Order of Merit

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Indian golfers continue to dominate the Asian Tour Order of Merit with as many as seven of them making it to the top-15 earners' list.

Karnataka's Locals Push Draws Flak

Karnataka's Locals Push Draws Flak

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'Such steps would be a barrier and something people do not want.'