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SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on Jan 22, refuses stay on verdict

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on Jan 22, refuses stay on verdict

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

"All the review petitions along with all pending applications will be heard in open court on 22nd January, 2019, before the appropriate Bench. We make it clear that there is no stay of the judgment and order of this Court dated 28th September, 2018 passed in Writ Petition (Civil) No.373 of 2006 (Indian Young Lawyers Association & Ors. vs. The State of Kerala & Ors)," the order said.

Why India must be careful about Bumrah's workload

Why India must be careful about Bumrah's workload

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Selection committee chairman MSK Prasad made it clear that the Gujarat speedster's 'workload management' is paramount for him.

Shocking, must re-think move: Rajnath on US climate deal pullout

Shocking, must re-think move: Rajnath on US climate deal pullout

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

"The international community should get onboard so that the environmental balance is not destroyed," he said.

Abbott receives support from Hughes's family; need to make sense of loss

Abbott receives support from Hughes's family; need to make sense of loss

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

People do not associate cricket with death and the shock loss of Phillip Hughes, against all rational expectation, will be the hardest thing for bowler Sean Abbott to deal with, according to trauma experts.

Poll surveys tweak findings for money, alleges sting operation

Poll surveys tweak findings for money, alleges sting operation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

A TV news channel on Tuesday claimed that a sting operation conducted by it had shown that some of the agencies which conduct opinion polls before elections are willing to tweak their findings for money.

ICC Cricket Committee recommends DRS for T20 Internationals

ICC Cricket Committee recommends DRS for T20 Internationals

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The ICC Cricket Committee chaired by India's head coach Anil Kumble made a host of recommendations at its annual meeting with the notable ones being the use of DRS for all T20 Internationals.

Three temptations wrestler Bajrang had to overcome on road to glory

Three temptations wrestler Bajrang had to overcome on road to glory

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Bajrang Punia has established himself as the undisputed superstar of Indian wrestling but the road to glory was fraught with temptations

BOO Rahul Gandhi for insulting the PM!

BOO Rahul Gandhi for insulting the PM!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has finally spoken!

Soldier turning his back to challenges amounts to 'cowardice', says SC

Soldier turning his back to challenges amounts to 'cowardice', says SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

It further said that he cannot live merely on 'past glory' as the trust has been reposed in him for defending the country.

Mumbai Metro project commissioning further delayed

Mumbai Metro project commissioning further delayed

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The commissioning of the 3-km Versova to Azad Nagar stretch of Mumbai Metro-I project will not be operational from September, as the Central Railway Safety Commissioner's approval is still awaited.

Licenses of 140 Jet Air pilots may be suspended

Licenses of 140 Jet Air pilots may be suspended

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

The audit was ordered after one of the airline's planes plunged several thousand feet while flying over the Turkish airspace on the Brussels-Mumbai route early last month.

What was unusual about Kohli's Rajkot century?

What was unusual about Kohli's Rajkot century?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The West Indies bowling could have been taken to the cleaners, but the skipper hit only 10 fours in his knock -- significantly less than Shaw's 19 boundaries and Pujara's 14 hits.

Shinzo Abe praises Indo-Japan historical ties ahead of summit talks

Shinzo Abe praises Indo-Japan historical ties ahead of summit talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Lauding Japan's deep historical ties with India, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday said he was looking forward to a summit meeting with his counterpart Narendra Modi in Tokyo on Monday after the two leaders spent time together in ancient Kyoto city visiting Buddhist temples.

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rajan's 'structural changes' to benefit economy: India Inc

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'Raghuram Rajan's contribution to the country's economy is "exemplary" and he would always be remembered for his outstanding work.'

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'There is no Buddha or Gandhi among countries, existing for the service of others; they all exist for the good of themselves.' 'For each country, its own interests should be paramount, and it is futile and churlish to expect China to be an exception to this rule,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and long-time China-watcher.

SC issues notice to Tamil Nadu on plea on farmers' suicide

SC issues notice to Tamil Nadu on plea on farmers' suicide

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

"State stands on the position of a loco parentis to the citizens and when there are so many deaths of farmers in the state of Tamil Nadu, it becomes obligatory on the part of the state to express concern and sensitiveness to do the needful and not allow the impecunious and poverty stricken farmers to resign to their fate or leave the downtrodden and the poor to yield to the idea of fatalism.

Will drought of international cricket in Pakistan come to an end?

Will drought of international cricket in Pakistan come to an end?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

It seems that Pakistan's long-standing wait to end their drought of international cricket at home is finally coming to an end as West Indies are mulling to tour the country for the two-match T20 series in March this year, subject to an agreement from the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) and security clearance. "There is an offer [from the PCB] to play two T20 matches in Pakistan, subject to Players' Association agreement and security clearance," ESPNcricinfo quoted Roland Holder, WICB manager of cricket operations, as saying.

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Narendra Modi has made it easier for businesses to buy farm land.

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor and the passenger's chest received weak protection

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

SL tour: Williamson to lead New Zealand in McCullum's absence

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and senior batsman Ross Taylor will skip next month's limited overs series in Sri Lanka to prepare for December's home tests against West Indies, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.

Artificial Intelligence: 5 things every job-seeker should know

Artificial Intelligence: 5 things every job-seeker should know

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

It won't take away your jobs. It won't destroy you.

What is the future of GST?

What is the future of GST?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

With less than five months left for the report of the Fifteenth Finance Commission to be submitted, its chairman N K Singh said the report will have fiscal road map for states, depending on their current situation.

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Most say they will review their Make in India plans as prices may top pre-GST level

Politicians should have a retirement age: Ramesh

Politicians should have a retirement age: Ramesh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Indicating strong disciplinary action against certain dissident party leaders in Odisha, Union Minister and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday said politicians should have age for retirement from politics.

Uniform civil code neither necessary nor desirable: Law panel

Uniform civil code neither necessary nor desirable: Law panel

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The panel suggested changes in laws relating to marriage, divorce, alimony, and marriageable age for men and women.

Can Ram Charan's low cost airline fly high?

Can Ram Charan's low cost airline fly high?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Hyderabad-based Turbo Megha Airways takes off, promising affordable fares and other benefits.

Mumbai, Delhi's share in domestic air traffic falls

Mumbai, Delhi's share in domestic air traffic falls

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Though the Mumbai and Delhi airports still rule the domestic aviation market, the share of the two in overall traffic is falling. In 2006-07, the two airports collectively handled 40.6 per cent of all domestic passengers; in 2012-13, their share fell to 37 per cent.

'Gentle giant will be missed'

'Gentle giant will be missed'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Political leaders bid an emotional goodbye to Vajpayee.

U-17 World Cup: India coach targets quarters finish

U-17 World Cup: India coach targets quarters finish

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

De Matos was appointed head coach in March this year and in a short span of time, he has tried to build a team ready to fight the best.

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Focus on Yuvraj as India hope for rain-free 2nd ODI

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Yuvraj Singh's patchy form and fear of inclement weather will be paramount when India take on the West Indies in the second One Day International, in Port of Spain on Sunday.

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Focus on Dhoni's form as India gear up for do-or-die match

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The former captain's struggling innings of 51 off 96 balls and his failure to rotate the strike in the first ODI has brought to focus the rejigging that captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri will have to fret upon.

PM @ RTI meet: People should have the right to question govt

PM @ RTI meet: People should have the right to question govt

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The Right to Information should not be limited to right to know but it should empower every citizen to question those in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

EPL: Playmaker Hazard paves way for Chelsea's ascent

EPL: Playmaker Hazard paves way for Chelsea's ascent

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Eden Hazard underlined his claims to be voted Player of the Year with another match-winning display as Premier League leaders Chelsea stormed 10 points clear with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday.

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Don't fret if your claims get rejected

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Customers should be fully aware of what their policy covers and should follow claim procedures meticulously, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Australia's champion Clarke bids adieu to ODIs

Australia's champion Clarke bids adieu to ODIs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Australia captain Michael Clarke quit one-day internationals after the World Cup final against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. Here is a factbox on the outgoing Australian champion captain...

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Modi govt 'aiding and abetting' country-wide lynchings: Congress

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'Just last month alone, 28 Indians have been killed in lynchings'

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

For BoB, Vijaya, Dena Bank, single brand is the first challenge

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

If a name does not unify the three, there could be continued clash of identities, which could splinter the brand even before it takes shape, say Abhijit Lele and Nikhat Hetavkar.

Modi's government must govern!

Modi's government must govern!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

He has left no one in any doubt about his ability to take bold, even out-of-the-box, decisions, to gauge the feelings and aspirations of the common people at the grassroots and to ensure that polices and schemes do not remain on paper, but are implemented, says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

No, it's not Anushka Sharma!

6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school, parents protest

6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school, parents protest

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

A six-year-old girl student was allegedly raped by "unknown persons" at a prominent school in Bangalore, leading to angry protests by parents who besieged the institution on Thursda, demanding action from the management.