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Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Twitter showing Ladakh in China a criminal offence: Lekhi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Microblogging site Twitter's explanations to a parliamentary panel on showing Ladakh as part of China are inadequate and the act amounts to criminal offence attracting imprisonment of seven years, committee chairman Meenakshi Lekhi said on Wednesday.

BCCI, ICC set for another collision course over tax issue

BCCI, ICC set for another collision course over tax issue

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Tax exemption for future global cricket events in India has once again become a bone of contention between the BCCI and ICC as the former gears up to host the 2021 T20 World Cup and the ODI World Cup in 2023. The ICC and BCCI have had a long standing feud on tax exemptions since the 2016 World T20 in India.

SC refuses to stay, agrees to examine 10% general quota

SC refuses to stay, agrees to examine 10% general quota

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

"We will examine the matter. Issue notice," the bench said, making it clear that there would be no stay on the decision.

I can stand behind every pill: Ranbaxy CEO

I can stand behind every pill: Ranbaxy CEO

Rediff.com27 May 2013

The US FDA, during its inspection of Ranbaxy's manufacturing facilities in India, between 2006 and 2008, had found violations, incomplete testing records and an inadequate stability programme, besides manufacturing practices that did not follow regulations.

Delhi assembly PAC looks into CAG report on CWG

Delhi assembly PAC looks into CAG report on CWG

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

The Public Accounts Committee of Delhi assembly has started examining the Comptroller and Auditor General's report on the Commonwealth Games, which had indicted Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and her government for alleged irregularities in the implementation of various projects. In its first meeting on Tuesday, a number of senior officials from the public works department deposed before the nine-member PAC headed by senior Congress member Prahlad Singh Sawhney.

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

ICC gives India June 28 deadline for T20 WC decision

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The BCCI is also mulling a couple of more windows in 2022 in case October-November is not feasible in India.

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tamil Nadu's unending legislative fight for exemption from NEET has now flagged the question if it's time to review the Supreme Court's famous verdict in the 'Mandal case', fixing 50-per cent upper-limit for all reservations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ranbaxy merger: Sun Pharma readies new leadership team

Ranbaxy merger: Sun Pharma readies new leadership team

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The group is looking into a new role for Ranbaxy CEO and MD Arun Sawhney.

HC refuses to stay trial court's summons to Army officers

HC refuses to stay trial court's summons to Army officers

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay the trial court's summons to three Army officers on Lieutenant General (Retired) Tejinder Singh's criminal defamation complaint, accusing them of misusing their official positions and power to level false allegations against him.

Kamasutra 3D woes: Sherlyn Chopra happy distraction

Kamasutra 3D woes: Sherlyn Chopra happy distraction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

The actress along with a host of celebrities was present at a book luanch.

Fear: How we lost and discovered the courage of life

Fear: How we lost and discovered the courage of life

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Entrepreneurs Himanshu Geed and Rajesh Sawhney share their thoughts on the most critical of all feelings: Fear

'Winning KBC jackpot was the last thing on my mind!'

'Winning KBC jackpot was the last thing on my mind!'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Mumbai-based Sunmeet Kaur Sawhney talks about her big Rs 5 crore win.

Renault plans to increase prices from Jan 1

Renault plans to increase prices from Jan 1

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Renault India currently has 75 dealerships across the country.

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

'Yuvraj a hero not just in cricket but outside it too'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Yuvraj Singh played pivotal roles in India winning the 2011 World Cup and the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.

Battle for Delhi: Big winners and losers

Battle for Delhi: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

As Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party registered a thumping victory in the Delhi assembly polls, take a look at how the heavyweights fared.

VK Singh, 4 Army officers get bail in defamation case

VK Singh, 4 Army officers get bail in defamation case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Former Army Chief Gen VK Singh, Vice Chief of Army Staff SK Singh, Lt Gen BS Thakur (director general of military intelligence), Major General SL Narshiman (additional director general of public information) and Lt Col Hitten Sawhney appeared before the court in the case filed by Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh. All the five were granted bail by metropolitan magistrate Jay Thareja on a personal bond of Rs 20,000 each

SC refuses to review its order on quota in job promotions

SC refuses to review its order on quota in job promotions

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The court held that the states were not required to 'collect quantifiable data' reflecting the backwardness among these communities.

Australia wants ICC to create space for BBL, IPL

Australia wants ICC to create space for BBL, IPL

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts' apprehension about the global body's plans will be music to BCCI's ears.

More names tumble out in Swiss a/c; Yash Birla among notified ones

More names tumble out in Swiss a/c; Yash Birla among notified ones

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Industrialist Yash Birla, as also two Mumbai-based individuals behind City Limousines scam, are among five Indian nationals with Swiss bank accounts.

Understanding the realities of Partition

Understanding the realities of Partition

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

A group of youngsters recently organised a workshop in Mumbai with the aim of understanding partition without any preconceived notions. Ria Mirchandani, Zara Rustomji, Kunal Mehta, Niyati Mahimtura, Raghav Sawhney and Shawn Wadia sought to separate myth from reality and leave behind the prejudices attached to the traumatic period by organising such a workshop.The event was kickstarted by a skit where the students dressed up like various prominent leaders of that era.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

ICC readmits Zimbabwe & Nepal as members; increases prize money of women's event

ICC readmits Zimbabwe & Nepal as members; increases prize money of women's event

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Zimbabwe and Nepal were suspended in July this year following government interference in the running of the Board.

SC allows Centre to give quota in promotion to SC/ST employees

SC allows Centre to give quota in promotion to SC/ST employees

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The top court took into account the Centre's submissions that entire process of promotion has come to a 'standstill' due to the orders passed by various high courts and the apex court had also ordered for 'status quo' in a similar matter in 2015.

No sabotage at Toansa plant, says Ranbaxy

No sabotage at Toansa plant, says Ranbaxy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Company is among the few companies in the sector getting pulled up by FDA for violations at its factories in India.

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

AAP's Atishi, who had unsuccessfully contested last year's Lok Sabha polls from the East Delhi constituency, was fielded from Kalkaji in place of sitting MLA Avtar Singh Kalka. She won the seat by a margin of over 11,300 votes.

'Abolish reservations and private education!'

'Abolish reservations and private education!'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Where should shudra-OBCs go because of whom the nation is surviving?'

No plans to reduce workforce: Ranbaxy

No plans to reduce workforce: Ranbaxy

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

The company has been reported to be retrenching staff.

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Will private cryptocurrencies be finally banned?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A government panel said policymakers and regulators should have an open mind regarding the introduction of an official digital currency in India.

With quota politics is Modi playing V P Singh v2.0?

With quota politics is Modi playing V P Singh v2.0?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'Rather than 'consolidate' the Hindu majority votes, as the BJP-RSS combine has been known and wont to try, this time round PM Modi has himself taken the party to the next step, by seeking to create a new divide within the majority community, a la V P Singh in his time.'

J S Sarma takes over as Trai chairman

J S Sarma takes over as Trai chairman

Rediff.com14 May 2009

Trai member A K Sawhney had been acting as chairman since Nripendra Mishra retired on March 22 this year. Before joining Trai, Sarma was member of the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal and is a well-known expert in the field, the regulator said.

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

This could be Ganguly's first major task as BCCI chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The new BCCI regime could soon be engaged in a bitter turf battle with the ICC since the world governing body's proposed Futures Tours Programme (FTP) could significantly hit Indian Cricket Board's revenue stream.

GM India to export 'Beat' from Jan 2011

GM India to export 'Beat' from Jan 2011

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

General Motors (GM) India Limited plans to export Beat, its compact car to Europe and countries in the Asia Pacific region, from January 2011.

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The most watched match of the 2019 World Cup globally was India against Pakistan with 273 million unique viewers tuning into linear TV coverage with over another 50 million digital-only viewers.

Ranbaxy Q3 net loss widens to Rs 1,029 cr on forex woes

Ranbaxy Q3 net loss widens to Rs 1,029 cr on forex woes

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Wednesday reported widening of its consolidated net loss to Rs 1,029.72 crore (Rs 10.29 billion) for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014

Ranbaxy returns to profit in Q2 on robust volumes

Ranbaxy returns to profit in Q2 on robust volumes

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

During the quarter, growth in base business was driven by India and Western Europe.

Tasty tiffin recipes: Rawa Idli, Veg Pulao & salad

Tasty tiffin recipes: Rawa Idli, Veg Pulao & salad

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Here are four more tiffin preparations that you can pack for the office every day.

'Gaming deal with Man U takes us global'

'Gaming deal with Man U takes us global'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Last week, Reliance Entertainment signed up with Manchester United for an exclusive, global three-year game development deal, which reports estimated at $100 million. Rajesh Sawhney, president, Reliance Entertainment, talked to Business Standard about the company's plans in the gaming, animation and home entertainment space.

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

'Cyrus was a very sincere man'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'And he was really trying just to do the best by the shareholders, and by the laws of India.'

Has India ever seen multiple crises like these?

Has India ever seen multiple crises like these?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

We have a full blown epidemic, an economic recession with the highest unemployment in Indian history, and a powerful enemy whose aggressive and offensive actions we did not anticipate, states Aakar Patel.

Trai pulls up operators for poor service

Trai pulls up operators for poor service

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said on Tuesday it summoned eight telecom operators for poor quality of service across the country.