News for 'Order of Merit'

Pakistan coach defends axing of senior pacers from central contracts list

Pakistan coach defends axing of senior pacers from central contracts list

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Misbah insisted that the right decision had been taken keeping in mind past performances and the coming workload of the national team.

Why Vaughan is against banning bouncers for U-18 players

Why Vaughan is against banning bouncers for U-18 players

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

However, Vaughan did not find any merit in the suggestion.

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

The BEST of my father, Satyajit Ray

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.

Flipkart, Amazon's business practices to be probed

Flipkart, Amazon's business practices to be probed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The order follows a complaint filed by Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh which accused the e-commerce firms of anti-competitive practices like preferential listing, exclusive tie-ups and private labels.

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

10 jaw-dropping photos from National Geographic Traveler photo contest

10 jaw-dropping photos from National Geographic Traveler photo contest

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Be prepared to have a serious case wanderlust when you're scrolling through these awe-inspiring photographs of our Planet Earth.

Kohli in trouble? Under 'conflict of interest' scanner

Kohli in trouble? Under 'conflict of interest' scanner

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Virat Kolhi seems to be in trouble with a complaint of breaching the 'Conflict of Interest' clause under BCCI rule 38 (4)

Pending class 10, 12 CBSE exams to be held from July 1-15

Pending class 10, 12 CBSE exams to be held from July 1-15

Rediff.com8 May 2020

While class 12 exams will be conducted across the country, the class 10 exams are only pending in North East Delhi where they were affected due to the law and order situation.

SC grants interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in case lodged in MP

SC grants interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in case lodged in MP

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Faruqui and four others were arrested on January 1 following a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA's son that alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were passed by him during a comedy show at a cafe in Indore on New Year's day. One more person was arrested subsequently.

How keeping a pink ball in kit bag helped Mandhana...

How keeping a pink ball in kit bag helped Mandhana...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

India opener Smriti Mandhana says during The Hundred she just ordered a pink kookaburra ball, just to keep it in her room, because she knew there is going to be a Test match.

Why IPO Market Makes Little Sense

Why IPO Market Makes Little Sense

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The political economy of the IPO market involves regulators empathising with intermediaries, and designing a bridge that systematically takes wealth away from founders, VC and PE funds, and business houses, explains Ajay Shah.

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Swamy's counsel said there was negligence on part of the Taloja prison authorities, who failed to provide immediate medical attention to the Jesuit priest.

When will Modi announce a Caste Census?

When will Modi announce a Caste Census?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The caste census has already become a hot-button issue. Unless settled earlier, it will echo loudly in the coming assembly elections and eventually in the 2024 parliamentary poll, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Indian Army's shopping list worth Rs 300 billion

Indian Army's shopping list worth Rs 300 billion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'The equipment that you make for us must be the best in the world so that it complements the Indian soldier who is without doubt the very best in the world.'

Allahabad HC to monitor CBI probe in Hathras case, says SC

Allahabad HC to monitor CBI probe in Hathras case, says SC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The SC said that all the aspects of the case, including monitoring of probe and providing security to the victim's family as well as the witnesses, would be considered by the high court.

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

'I am here because of my parents' sacrifice'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'If I talk about my parents' sacrifices, this conversation will never end,' says Lieutenant Loveneet Singh.

Will America see a third shutdown in 2018?

Will America see a third shutdown in 2018?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

US president Donald Trump said he had no problem to shut down the federal government over border security funding.

Muniyappa is an inspiration for young golfers

Muniyappa is an inspiration for young golfers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Rookie golfer C Muniyappa's Indian Open triumph, which catapulted him into the top 10 of the Order of Merit, will inspire more rags-to-riches stories, Asian Tour Chairman Kyi Hla Han said in Sentosa on Monday.

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

There's a time to speak, time to remain quiet: CEC on Lavasa

Rediff.com29 May 2019

I had said that eloquence of silence is always difficult but far more desirable to see the election process through instead of creating ill-timed controversies.

Gambhir should not have procured Covid drugs, HC told

Gambhir should not have procured Covid drugs, HC told

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The department also said there is nothing to suggest that the state authorities failed to address any shortage of COVID-19 drugs.

Chief Justice to hear Judge Loya case on Monday

Chief Justice to hear Judge Loya case on Monday

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Two petitions that sought an independent probe into Judge Loya's death had earlier been assigned to two judges including Justice Arun Mishra, the 10th most-senior judge of the Supreme Court.

Rafale case: SC allows use of leaked documents

Rafale case: SC allows use of leaked documents

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Centre had submitted that privilege documents were procured by petitioners in an illegal way and used to support their review petitions against the December 14, 2018 judgment of the apex court dismissing all pleas challenging procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France.

Kerala HC commutes jail term of defrocked priest in minor girl's rape case

Kerala HC commutes jail term of defrocked priest in minor girl's rape case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Kerala high court on Wednesday reduced to 10 years, the 20 year jail term awarded by a lower court to a defrocked priest convicted in the Kottiyoor rape case.

Trump to temporarily suspend immigration to US over coronavirus

Trump to temporarily suspend immigration to US over coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Details of the Trump's executive order were not immediately known.

PIX: Openers give England good start in pursuit of 368

PIX: Openers give England good start in pursuit of 368

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the fourth Test between England and India, at The Oval, on Sunday.

Sahara-Birla diaries case: SC rejects plea for probe against PM Modi

Sahara-Birla diaries case: SC rejects plea for probe against PM Modi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The case based on "random materials" like loose sheets, papers, e-mail print outs is "merit less" as they are "inadmissible materials" having "no evidentiary value under the law, the court said.

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Setting aside the Delhi high court's September 30 verdict denying bail to Chidambaram, the apex court said he is neither a "flight risk" nor there is a possibility of "his abscondence from the trial". Chidambaram had moved the apex court challenging the high court verdict.

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The sessions court will continue hearing the revision application on Tuesday, special public prosecutor Pradip Gharat said. Goswami's lawyer Parkar said after the revision plea is heard, the court will take up the bail plea for hearing.

IL&FS case: Deloitte, KPMG's plea dismissed

IL&FS case: Deloitte, KPMG's plea dismissed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Rejecting the contention of the auditors and others that they cannot be treated as part of the management, which is responsible for managing the affairs of the company and therefore should not be charged as per the said section, the NCLAT said that rules of natural justice are to be followed.

Why Chennai Super Kings is firing in this IPL...

Why Chennai Super Kings is firing in this IPL...

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons on his team's resurgence this IPL season.

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Such was the terror created by the ATS, that all their relatives stayed away.

Nothing offensive in PK, says Delhi High Court

Nothing offensive in PK, says Delhi High Court

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

'You cannot take offence at everything,' the bench said.

Govt announces 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS in medical, dental courses

Govt announces 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS in medical, dental courses

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The government on Thursday announced a 27 per cent quota for OBCs and 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections in the all-India quota scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses from the current academic year, 2021-22.

Wire-to-wire triumph for Liang

Wire-to-wire triumph for Liang

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

Chinese star Liang Wen-chong birdied the last two holes for an emphatic win at the Hero Honda Indian Open on Sunday. Liang, who was the 2007 Asian Tour's Order of Merit winner, nailed a two-under-par 70 at the Delhi Golf Club for a one stroke triumph over Australian rookie Darren Beck, who posted a steady 65.

Elgar case: Will get Navlakha medically examined: Maha govt to HC

Elgar case: Will get Navlakha medically examined: Maha govt to HC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In his plea, Navlakha, 69, also sought that the HC direct authorities of the Taloja prison in neighbouring Navi Mumbai to get him medically examined for a lump developed in his chest.

Nirbhaya convicts to hang on March 20 at 5:30 am

Nirbhaya convicts to hang on March 20 at 5:30 am

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

This is the fourth death warrant issued for the execution of the convicts in the matter.

'Chronology samajhiye': Amit Shah on Pegasus scandal

'Chronology samajhiye': Amit Shah on Pegasus scandal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

In a hard-hitting statement, Shah said that the report about the alleged snooping has been amplified by a few whose only aim is to do whatever is possible to humiliate India at the world stage.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: RBI working paper on 4% inflation target

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: RBI working paper on 4% inflation target

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The paper seems to be suggesting strongly that the tight target range be maintained even as the central bank is all set to miss the target range for three consecutive quarters because of the Covid crisis.

Restaurants double up as grocers at Swiggy, Zomato

Restaurants double up as grocers at Swiggy, Zomato

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Given that people have been reluctant to order cooked food - which worsened due to a couple of cases of delivery personnel testing positive for COVID-19 - food delivery platforms have included grocery delivery as part of their services.

No one wants to be next CVC, govt extends deadline

No one wants to be next CVC, govt extends deadline

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

"There are not sufficient number of applications received by the government. The extension in the last date has been given to allow more people to apply for the posts," a senior government official said.