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Faridabad student jumps to death from 17th floor, school authorities booked

Faridabad student jumps to death from 17th floor, school authorities booked

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

"The school has killed me," he said in the note, found after the suicide on Thursday night, police said, adding they have registered a case of abetment of suicide against the headmistress and school management.

'Iyer is a Stephen Fleming clone; he's got a big future'

'Iyer is a Stephen Fleming clone; he's got a big future'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders' chief mentor David Hussey lavished praise on opener Venkatesh Iyer and even went on to compare him with former New Zealand skipper and current Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming.

Sebi And Phenomenon of Confusing Rules

Sebi And Phenomenon of Confusing Rules

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Since 2016, Sebi has made many rules to prevent unauthorised trading by stockbrokers. Yet, one comes across dozens of cases of blatant overtrading in client accounts, every year, leading to massive losses to investors, observes Debashis Basu.

Warning! Sextortion Cases On The Rise In Bihar

Warning! Sextortion Cases On The Rise In Bihar

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Cyber criminals are using apps and young women to trap people through mobile phone calls and video chats.

Meet the AAP leaders who defeated Channi

Meet the AAP leaders who defeated Channi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi was defeated by Aam Aadmi Party's first-timer and an eye surgeon from Bhadaur and Chamkaur Sahib seats, respectively.

Cummins, Finch to miss first few KKR games: Hussey

Cummins, Finch to miss first few KKR games: Hussey

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Australia's ongoing tour of Pakistan ends on April 5 while KKR's fifth match of the season is scheduled for April 10.

Covid's rate of spread drops, but not in 4 cities

Covid's rate of spread drops, but not in 4 cities

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

However, the R-values of major cities, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, are over 1.

Why this UP IAS officer ate mid-day meal with students

Why this UP IAS officer ate mid-day meal with students

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

"To get a first-hand experience of the quality of food served to children, the (GNIDA) CEO tasted the mid-day meal that was served to the students. He also interacted with the students on matters of their school," a GNIDA official said.

Muslim personal law board moves SC against Karnataka HC's hijab verdict

Muslim personal law board moves SC against Karnataka HC's hijab verdict

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Karnataka high court verdict which had dismissed petitions seeking permission to wear the hijab inside the classroom saying hijab is not a part of the essential religious practice in the Islamic faith.

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'

SC refuses to refer to larger bench pleas against HC's Vanniyar quota order

SC refuses to refer to larger bench pleas against HC's Vanniyar quota order

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai said it has perused the judgments submitted and was of the view that the issue does not need consideration by a larger bench.

US makes it easier for H-1B spouses to take up employment

US makes it easier for H-1B spouses to take up employment

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In yet another immigration-friendly move that would benefit thousands of Indian-American women, the Biden administration has agreed to provide automatic work authorisation permits to the spouses of H-1B visa holders, most of whom are Indian IT professionals.

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

OROP panel report can't be enforced as statement of govt policy: SC

OROP panel report can't be enforced as statement of govt policy: SC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The apex court said there is no legal mandate that pensioners who held the same rank must be given the same amount of pension as it upheld the Centre's decision to give OROP in defence forces.

Isn't Smriti Mandhana looking gorgeous?

Isn't Smriti Mandhana looking gorgeous?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

'Let your Class define you, not the trends.'

Suryakumar should have been picked for Australia: Lara

Suryakumar should have been picked for Australia: Lara

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

West Indies great Brian Lara believes that a batsman of Suryakumar Yadav's calibre should have been in the Indian white-ball squad for the tour of Australia.

Scientists developing chewing gum that could reduce Covid spread

Scientists developing chewing gum that could reduce Covid spread

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The researchers noted that people who are fully vaccinated can still become infected with SARS-CoV-2 and can carry a viral load similar to those who are unvaccinated.

Budget targets are achievable: Sitharaman

Budget targets are achievable: Sitharaman

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

At the customary post-Budget media interactions, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her topmost bureaucrats touched upon a number of issues. The minister said the government taxing income from digital virtual assets did not give them legitimacy and that issue was being dealt separately in the planned cryptocurrency Bill. She also expressed confidence that the Budget targets were achievable.

Aspirants involved in vandalism while protesting won't be recruited: Railways

Aspirants involved in vandalism while protesting won't be recruited: Railways

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In a general notice, the railways said, 'Such misguided activities are the highest level of indiscipline rendering such aspirants unsuitable for railway/government job. Videos of such activities will be examined...and candidates/aspirants found indulged in unlawful activities will be liable for police action as well as lifetime debarment from obtaining railway job.'

OROP is govt policy decision, no constitutional infirmity in it: SC

OROP is govt policy decision, no constitutional infirmity in it: SC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that One Rank-One Pension (OROP) in Armed forces is a policy decision and suffers from no constitutional infirmity.

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

Govt extends Covid containment measures till Nov 30

Govt extends Covid containment measures till Nov 30

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and union territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also said that existing protocols for curbing the spread of COVID-19 will continue till November 30.

10 Qs To Ask Before Changing Careers

10 Qs To Ask Before Changing Careers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Be sure this isn't a case of the grass looking greener on the other side!

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Do You Invest on Basis of Past Return?

Do You Invest on Basis of Past Return?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Investing merely on the basis of past return can land you in trouble even in debt funds, a supposedly safe asset class, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.

Bangle seller who was thrashed in MP arrested on molestation charges

Bangle seller who was thrashed in MP arrested on molestation charges

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Taslim Ali was thrashed in Govind Nagar in Indore on Sunday for using a `fake' name while selling bangles to women in the locality.

'BJP has to keep people intoxicated with hate'

'BJP has to keep people intoxicated with hate'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Just keep telling people that we have fixed the Muslims, and they will not be bothered about their empty stomachs or empty wallets.'

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Ashes: Australia recall Khawaja, England include Broad for 4th Test

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Usman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this week's fourth Ashes Test against England in the only change to the side that wrapped up the series in Melbourne last week.

Sebi to introduce framework for accredited investors

Sebi to introduce framework for accredited investors

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sebi on Tuesday decided to introduce a framework for accredited investors, a class of investors who may be considered as well-informed about investment products, in the Indian securities market. The board of Sebi after deliberation approved the proposal to introduce a framework for accredited investors. Under the proposed framework, individuals, HUFs, family trusts, sole proprietorships, partnership firms, trusts and corporate based on financial parameters would be eligible for accreditation of investors, Sebi said in a statement after the board meeting.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 197 days

India's active Covid cases lowest in 197 days

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,48,573 with 234 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

'Arshdeep, Shami's last two overs were the difference'

'Arshdeep, Shami's last two overs were the difference'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Punjab Kings bowling coach Damien Wright lauds his players after the victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match inDubai on Friday.

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.

Lupin recalls 5.61 lakh pouches of India-made birth control pills in US

Lupin recalls 5.61 lakh pouches of India-made birth control pills in US

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Baltimore-based Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc is recalling 5,60,922 pouches of Mibelas 24 Fe (norethindrone acetate and Ethinyl estradiol tablets and ferrous fumarate tablets) in the US, as per the latest enforcement report by the USFDA.

Railway exam row: Rampaging students set train afire, govt urges calm

Railway exam row: Rampaging students set train afire, govt urges calm

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday urged job aspirants not to destroy public property and assured them that their grievances would be resolved as candidates went on a rampage over alleged irregularities in a recruitment exam by the public transporter.

KKR's Russell 'might be in the mix' for IPL final vs CSK

KKR's Russell 'might be in the mix' for IPL final vs CSK

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders' chief mentor David Hussey said Andre Russell is recovering from his injury and 'might be in the mix' for Friday's IPL final against Chennai Super Kings.

Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Chinese warships go ballistic with new mystery missile

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

If the initial analysis of this YJ-21 is correct, then China becomes the first country in the world to operationally field such a missile from a naval vessel.

India adds 46,164 new Covid cases, 607 deaths

India adds 46,164 new Covid cases, 607 deaths

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The active cases comprise 1.03 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.63 per cent, the ministry said.

200 km, 24 hours: Wheelchair Feat

200 km, 24 hours: Wheelchair Feat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

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Road Safety World Series: Sehwag, Sachin roll back the years

Road Safety World Series: Sehwag, Sachin roll back the years

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar turned the clock back with a class batting an unbeaten 114-run opening partnership.

What The Future Holds For MBAs In India

What The Future Holds For MBAs In India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Will MBA hybrid model be the focus for B-schools? Should B-schools focus on long distance programmes?