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US lawmaker quizzes Muslims: 'Do you beat your wife'

US lawmaker quizzes Muslims: 'Do you beat your wife'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Oklahoma Representative John Bennett asked his constituents taking part in the state's third annual 'Muslim Day' to fill out the bizarre questionnaire.

PeeCee, Farhan make music together

PeeCee, Farhan make music together

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

After releasing three singles from her debut music album, Priyanka Chopra makes her movie playback debut.

All you want to know about the new Motor Vehicles Bill

All you want to know about the new Motor Vehicles Bill

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Regarding road safety, stricter provisions have been proposed for offences like juvenile driving, driving without licence, dangerous driving, drunken driving, over-speeding and overloading.

After bird flu, WB gears up to fight anthrax

After bird flu, WB gears up to fight anthrax

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Animal Resources Development minister Anisur Rahman told PTI that anthrax was common and a team of ARD vets have rushed to the area. With blood samples of the dead cattle testing positive, the deaths created panic in the district in the wake of the bird flu scare.

INSIDE! How salons will look post lockdown

INSIDE! How salons will look post lockdown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Beauty technicians and hairstylists in PPEs. Constant disinfection of instruments such as scissors and combs, Disposable neck-wraps and fresh towels. That's what beauty may look like now, reports Amrita Singh.

Obama in no hurry to choose veep

Obama in no hurry to choose veep

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Barack Obama indicated on Thursday that he was in no hurry to choose his deputy, a ticket coveted by vanquished rival Hillary Clinton, saying he would look at a whole range of options.

Cabinet resolution on Telangana within 20 days: Shinde

Cabinet resolution on Telangana within 20 days: Shinde

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

"We are preparing a note to pass a resolution in the Cabinet. After we finalise the note, it will be sent to the Law Ministry for legal vetting. I hope the note will be presented before the Cabinet within 20 days," Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde told reporters in New Delhi on Monday.

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Timeline of the Russia doping case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), imposed a four-year ban on Russia participating in a range of top-flight sporting tournaments, a period covering the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2022 soccer World Cup.

What luxury home buyers are looking for

What luxury home buyers are looking for

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Selling a luxury home isn't about the space, it is about the lifestyle.

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The Trump administration has accused WHO of taking side with China in the coronavirus outbreak that has brought America's economy to a standstill.

Hopeful of GST passage, government lists bill in Rajya Sabha agenda

Hopeful of GST passage, government lists bill in Rajya Sabha agenda

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The government is keen to get the GST Bill approved during the Monsoon Session of Parliament ending on August 12.

Telangana expected to see light of the day in six months

Telangana expected to see light of the day in six months

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

It is likely to take at least six months for the proposed new state of Telangana to see the light of the day as the move involves a number of steps, including adoption of state re-organisation bill by Parliament by a simple majority.

Ambitious targets in the Eleventh Plan

Ambitious targets in the Eleventh Plan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Aiming to improve the living standards in the country, the 11th Plan draft document has set ambitious targets of per capita income growth of 7.6 per cent each year and an overall average economic growth of nine per cent. The Plan aims at an average growth rate of 9 per cent, accelerating it from 8 per cent in the first year of the Plan (2007) to 10 per cent by the end of the Plan period (2011-12).

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin from February next year and the first match of the tournament will be played between India and Australia.

Sly to make another Cliffhanger?

Sly to make another Cliffhanger?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Sylvester Stallone is in talks with Sony Pictures to bring back his Gabe Walker character.

Investing your money? Caveat Emptor

Investing your money? Caveat Emptor

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

Investors looking to make an investment are often so busy choosing the right option, that they can be oblivious to the basic details. This can be counterproductive over the long-term, especially if an important detail was overlooked and the same comes back to haunt the investor later.

Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate Muslim travel ban

Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate Muslim travel ban

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

In its filings, the administration has asked the nine apex court judges to consider the legality of President Trump's executive order that was halted by the US 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Can such people be doctors you would trust?

Can such people be doctors you would trust?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Two medical students, who hurled a dog from a terrace, and filmed the incident, were on Wednesday arrested after the shocking video went viral drawing outrage. But they got bail in less than five minutes because the law lacks bite, says T S Sudhir

Govt scraps consumer expenditure survey over 'data quality'

Govt scraps consumer expenditure survey over 'data quality'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

The findings of the report showed consumer spending falling for the first time in over four decades in 2017-18. The government has, however, termed it a "draft" report, reports Somesh Jha.

Online registration for Masters Champions League opens

Online registration for Masters Champions League opens

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

With legends like Wasim Akram, Adam Gilchrist and Brian Lara already roped in as icon players, the Masters Champions League launched its registration process online for the UAE-based T20 tournament, slated to begin in February 20016.

2007: Of judicial activism & transparency

2007: Of judicial activism & transparency

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

With allegations of corruption echoing in the higher echelons of the judiciary, the government for the first time this year sought to draw a legislative line bringing judges within the purview of legal scrutiny.

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi.

Modi's quota: Utmost secrecy, precise execution

Modi's quota: Utmost secrecy, precise execution

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Thus it was that for the first time in the history of the republic a constitutional amendment was announced and passed by Parliament within 72 hours, reports R Rajagopalan.

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Mothers as characters may have the same problems as they had years ago.' 'But what's refreshing is how they are becoming more accepting towards the changes in society.'

Arunachal 'missing' from Maharashtra board textbooks!

Arunachal 'missing' from Maharashtra board textbooks!

Rediff.com15 May 2013

For lakhs of 10th class students in Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh is not a part of the country, as the north-eastern state is reportedly "missing" from the map in their geography textbooks.

Y V Reddy on India's growth story

Y V Reddy on India's growth story

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Y V Reddy, outlined certain key milestones in the Indian economy's growth story and envisioned the future trajectory

Testing of seeds to be made compulsory

Testing of seeds to be made compulsory

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The Indian government is planning to make testing of seeds compulsory for private seed makers like Monsanto, Bayer and Novartis in the country.

'We did great with the Hindus': Trump thanks Indian-Americans

'We did great with the Hindus': Trump thanks Indian-Americans

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

This is for the first time that Trump has acknowledged the contribution of Indian-Americans and Hindus in his historic electoral victory.

Impeachment move an attack on American democracy: Trump

Impeachment move an attack on American democracy: Trump

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"These people are sick. And here's the good news: the people get it," he said

India loses $9.8 billion every year due to disasters

India loses $9.8 billion every year due to disasters

Rediff.com4 May 2015

India loses $ 9.8 billion every year due to multi-hazard disasters as its 58.6 per cent land is prone to earthquake.

John Kasich to be Trump's running mate?

John Kasich to be Trump's running mate?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Trump said he and his campaign has started to shortlist and compile "potential vice presidential" running mates which would include some of his former rivals in the Republican presidential primaries -- Ben Carson and Chris Christie.

IPL broadcast rights bidding may be deferred

IPL broadcast rights bidding may be deferred

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, eagerly awaiting a response from the Justice Rajendra-Mal Lodha panel on the appointment of an independent auditor, may not get one by October 25 as the three-member committee is not likely to meet on Monday.

10% SEZ land cap likely for state govts

10% SEZ land cap likely for state govts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

The state governments will be allowed to acquire a maximum of 10 per cent of the total land area allotted for a special economic zone for purposes of contiguity, according to a top source in the rural development ministry.

Shaktiman stands on prosthetic limb; amputation successful

Shaktiman stands on prosthetic limb; amputation successful

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The left hind leg of Shaktimaan, the horse which suffered multiple fractures after being brutally attacked by BJP MLA Ganesh Joshi, was amputated on Thursday evening.

No new additions to Navratna PSU list

No new additions to Navratna PSU list

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The wait of seven public sector companies for inclusion in the elite Navratna club seems to be an endless affair, with the meeting of a top body that will vet their case repeatedly getting postponed because of absence of compelling proposals.

52 errors in J-K Act: Cabinet Secretary foxed by typos in notes

52 errors in J-K Act: Cabinet Secretary foxed by typos in notes

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Following several instances of poor drafting of Cabinet notes and bills in the recent past, on September 11, the Cabinet Secretariat wrote to all ministries and departments to read up paragraph 55 of the 'Handbook of Writing Cabinet Notes'. Archis Mohan reports.

Pension bill to limit investment option

Pension bill to limit investment option

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

The proposed PFRDA bill, aimed at setting up a regulator and manage a new pension system, will not allow pension schemes to invest their money in individual stocks.

India plans to promote cruise tourism

India plans to promote cruise tourism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

India, which has a 7,500 km long coastline and nearly 200 ports, will soon come out with a National Cruise Shipping Policy to promote tourism.

7 years on, Nirbhaya fund remains underutilised

7 years on, Nirbhaya fund remains underutilised

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The Centre has put the blame on state governments while state governments complain that money is not released for the proposals given by them to the Empowered Committee that has been tasked with recommending proposals to be funded under this framework.

Attractive people less likely to be hired for low-paying jobs!

Attractive people less likely to be hired for low-paying jobs!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The popular perception is that attractive people receive favourable treatment in the hiring process.