Threatened with contempt action against the Indian Army and its chief Manoj Mukund Naravane by the Supreme Court over non-compliance of its earlier orders, the defence force agreed on Friday to grant permanent commission to all of its eligible women officers.
The Indian Navy offers Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Logistics Cadre of Executive Branch
The bench said denying permanent commission to women officers who have served the nation would result in serious miscarriage of justice.
This is the fifth Test involving India and Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka to be affected by rain; the previous four were at Colombo (SSC) in 1985-86; Kandy in 1993; Colombo (SSC) in 1998-99 and Galle in 2001-02.
'Today's India is fearless and is on track to be a great power. But this is definitely not happening without women, who form 48 per cent of our population.'
The PM has assets worth Rs 2.5 crore including a residential plot in Gujarat's Gandhinagar, fixed deposits of Rs 1.27 crore and Rs 38,750 cash in hand.
SSC North America is an American automobile manufacturer founded in 1998.
Virat Kohli dropped a position to 11th leaving India with no batsmen in the top 10 of the ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen, in the latest update of the ICC Player Rankings released by the International Cricket Council on Tuesday.
Readers share their Holi pics
Hundreds of blue and white Napoli scarves were tied to railings outside the stadium, and flowers, childrens' pictures, church candles and even a bottle of wine were laid out along the pavement in a rapidly expanding, makeshift shrine.
A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.
The dates for India's tour to Sri Lanka next month are out.
Guess how many ducks the Sri Lankan and Indian batsmen have scored this series? Rajneesh Gupta has some interesting figures from Day 4.
Soon after the above government order was released, the Opposition strongly condemned the move.
Cheteshwar Pujara set a few records during his unbeaten ton.
Rediff readers tell us what their first salary was and what it meant to them at the time.
Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1 of the 1st Test.
Sub Lieutenant Kumudini Tyagi and SLt Riti Singh would, in effect, be the first set of women airborne tacticians in India who would operate from the deck of warships.
When she was 14, Sonal Mehta was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. By 15 she had lost all her vision. That very year, she appeared for the all-important Class 10 SSC examinations and scored 82 per cent. Two years later, she came ninth in her Class 12 HSC examinations. She has never looked back ever since. This is the inspirational story you should be taking lessons from.
Rediff reader Eakanath Bandu Lote, 40 from Mumbai tells us how much his life has changed since his first salary.
Cheteshwar Pujara's innings is the highest by a subcontinent batsman and third highest by any visiting batsman on the opening day of a Test in Australia, reveals Rajneesh Gupta.
Three own goals were scored as Napoli's spectacularly inconsistent season continued with a 4-2 defeat at Empoli on Thursday.
All ministers in Maharashtra will contribute one month's salary towards drought relief in the state, where a dozen districts are reeling under acute water scarcity.
Wants to gear up for implementation of the proposed Food Security Act.
Renowned cricket commentator, Ranil Abeynaike of Sri Lanka passed away at a private hospital in Colombo following a severe heart attack, his family informed on Tuesday.
India cricket captain Virat Kohli offered his condolences to the families of the victims of the Uri terrorist attack, saying such cowardly acts are "disturbing" and "hurts" every citizen of the country.
India goes into the third and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday hoping to register their first series victory in the island nation in 22 years.
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After she failed in her grade ten examinations, Aarti Naik would've ended up being a domestic help like most of her classmates but chose to fight the situation she was in. Today she teaches schoolgirls from her neighbourhood for free lest they fail in their examinations and in life.
Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers and tells us how Virat Kohli creates new record after record.
'I am just hoping school reopens and our son gets to enjoy this phase, make new friends and gain new experiences,' says Divya Nair.
Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from the second day's proceedings.
Kumar Sangakkara (130 not out) played the captain's role to perfection to bolster Sri Lanka's position in the second Test against India at the SSC ground in Colombo on Monday. The home team was 312 for two at close of play.
Rahul Dravid has completed 15 years in Test Cricket. He made his debut in Tests against England at Lord's on June 20, 1996.
India recorded their biggest defeat to New Zealand in terms of runs, surpassing the 108-run loss at Dunedin on March 1, 1990.
Rediff.com takes a look at other instances where two players, their teams not facing each other, have scored their maiden Test hundreds on the same day.
Statistical highlights of the third day's play in the first Test between India and Sri lanka in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
The second Test between India and Sri Lanka at the SSC Ground in Colombo ended in a predictable draw on Friday. Sri Lanka, having allowed India take a 65-run lead, scored 129 for 3 in their second innings on the fifth and final day before play was called off.
Sachin Tendulkar scored 203 and Suresh Raina got a ton on debut as India ended Day 4 in the second Test against Sri Lanka on 669 for 9, 27 runs ahead.
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