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Sabarimala: SC declines to pass order for safe entry of women

Sabarimala: SC declines to pass order for safe entry of women

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The apex court said it would endeavour to constitute the larger bench at the earliest to hear the matter.

Heard about Codicil to a Will?

Heard about Codicil to a Will?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A Codicil is a document created by the testator to make changes to an existing will, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.

Now, using credit and debit cards will COST you LESS

Now, using credit and debit cards will COST you LESS

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Move over Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Here's an indigenous, cheaper alternative that will not only benefit Indian banks but Indian who use debit cards and credit cards to make payments.

PHOTOS: Spain march on as Irish sing in rain

PHOTOS: Spain march on as Irish sing in rain

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Not even a mucky night more akin to November in Dublin or the will of 20,000 passionate green-shirted fans could hide the gulf in class as Fernando Torres scored twice to ease holders Spain to a 4-0 win over Ireland at Euro 2012 on Thursday.

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Anyone familiar with Modi's track record will know he never forgets a slight, a betrayal,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

CB Series catastrophe: Blame it on these big guns!

CB Series catastrophe: Blame it on these big guns!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Bikash Mohapatra singles out at a few players whose performance, rather lack of it, cost India the title.

Decoding Twilight hottie Robert Pattinson

Decoding Twilight hottie Robert Pattinson

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

The gorgeous looking vampire from The Twilight series is a heartthrob for millions.

War of the maps in South Asia

War of the maps in South Asia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'The Modi government's grandstanding has hardened the reflexes in Beijing, Islamabad and Kathmandu and complicated India's relations with these three countries, which were even otherwise highly problematic.' 'Whatever prospects existed for a fair and balanced resolution of the territorial disputes may also have receded,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will Modi target gold and real estate next?

Will Modi target gold and real estate next?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Speculation is rife that the Centre can take draconian steps such as mandatory e-passbooks for all real estate holdings and compulsory checking of every single safe deposit vault.

Nirav Modi's new bail application rejected

Nirav Modi's new bail application rejected

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London concluded that she remains unconvinced that he would not interfere with witnesses or fail to surrender before the court for his trial in May 2020.

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Urgently needed: National coronavirus crisis council

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'The prime minister's announcement of a nation-wide shutdown was eloquent, but should have been more clearly phrased to avoid police overreach.' 'Migrant labour should have been allowed adequate notice and transport options to get home,' notes Rahul Jacob.

'He taught us with the help of gramophone records'

'He taught us with the help of gramophone records'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

What's the best advice you received from your teacher?

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

India Inc bracing for coronavirus impact on bankruptcies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The government is drawing up a relief package for industry with steps such as relaxation of asset-classification norms by banks, thus allowing companies to delay the repayment of loans, and tax holidays for the worst-hit sectors like aviation and hospitality. But it might not be enough to stop more bankruptcies from getting filed.

Remembering President Kalam

Remembering President Kalam

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Dr Kalam continues to live in the imagination of the people of this nation and remains a role model for the youth and missile and space scientists who are diligently following his vision to achieve new laurels for India, notes S M Khan, who served as President Kalam's press secretary.

Govt relaxes norms for filing accounts

Govt relaxes norms for filing accounts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Corporate affairs minister Murli Deora has supported the recommendations of the Parliamentary standing committee to make spending under corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandatory under the proposed Companies Bill. Pending the Bill, the minister also announced a slew of measures to simplify procedures akin to the licence raj.

'Ham-handed' action against Snapdeal to hurt business: Pilot

'Ham-handed' action against Snapdeal to hurt business: Pilot

Rediff.com3 May 2015

He said action was akin to holding highway builders responsible for lane violations

Aus Open: Nadal edges Federer in Melbourne thriller

Aus Open: Nadal edges Federer in Melbourne thriller

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Rafa Nadal came from behind to topple great rival Roger Federer 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 on Thursday in an enthralling Australian Open semi-final of the highest quality.

Playing for Pakistan is like mental torture: Misbah

Playing for Pakistan is like mental torture: Misbah

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Pakistan cricket's endless parade of controversies and scandal has made playing for the national team akin to 'mental torture', according to captain Misbah-ul-Haq.

BJP takes offence to PM's remarks against Oppn

BJP takes offence to PM's remarks against Oppn

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday took offence to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's contention that the opposition was raking up P Chidambaram's name in the 2-G spectrum scam as it wanted early elections, and said it was akin to making a mockery of the whole issue.

Why India Inc is not in a hurry to shift to new tax regime

Why India Inc is not in a hurry to shift to new tax regime

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Ninety-nine companies, which also include some unlisted ones, have more than Rs 100 crore each of minimum alternate tax credit on their books, cumulatively adding up to Rs 75,000 crore. By utilising MAT credit, many companies will be able to bring down their effective tax cost.

'Pataal Lok is political'

'Pataal Lok is political'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'

Review: Lifeu Ishtene! is refreshing

Review: Lifeu Ishtene! is refreshing

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

A humourous take of a man who tends to fall in love with every girl he meets.

Find credit card bill confusing? Then read on!

Find credit card bill confusing? Then read on!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Many of us have the tendency to just pay the amount due, without caring to give the bill a proper reading.

Heard of the new repairable bullet-proof armour?

Heard of the new repairable bullet-proof armour?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Thermoplastic elastomers are soft, rubbery polymers converted by physical means, rather than a chemical process, to a solid.

The Jabariya Jodi Review

The Jabariya Jodi Review

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Jabariya Jodi constantly confuses tacky as terrific, feels Sukanya Verma.

Ammonia leak reported in Mumbai, triggers panic

Ammonia leak reported in Mumbai, triggers panic

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Residents of these areas have complained of burning sensation in the eyes and sore throat besides a foul smell akin to ammonia gas.

Squeezing Diwali into a work day

Squeezing Diwali into a work day

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

It might not be akin to the festivities in her native Delhi, but Sonia Kumar makes the most of Diwali in Chicago.

Why US-Pakistan ties are at near break point

Why US-Pakistan ties are at near break point

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

While these major changes are taking place in the US policies, India seems stuck in the old paradigm of wishing that somehow Pakistan will turn Gandhian someday, says Colonel Anil Athale (retd)

Lord Ram in exile despite bringing 'achche din' for BJP: Sena

Lord Ram in exile despite bringing 'achche din' for BJP: Sena

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'The BJP is in power at the Centre and in many states. It can easily go for the construction of Ram temple, otherwise it would be considered a liar and get thrown out of power,' the Sena said in an editorial in party mouthpiece Saamana.

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Time for India to play the Tibet card with China

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'The logical step is to challenge the very legitimacy of the Chinese claim over Tibet,' recommends Inspector General Gurdip Singh Uban (retd).

Novak Djokovic: From sidekick to superstar!

Novak Djokovic: From sidekick to superstar!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Having spent a whopping 91 consecutive weeks as world No 3, Novak Djokovic was, at best, considered just strong supporting player in the Federer-Nadal show. The No 1 ranking, and Wimbledon triumph, says Senior Associate Editor Bikash Mohapatra, has set the record straight.

Will Sachin Bansal's Rs 740 crore bet in CRIDS pay off?

Will Sachin Bansal's Rs 740 crore bet in CRIDS pay off?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

This September, Sachin Bansal picked 94 per cent stake in microfinance company Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services. His immediate plan is to scale up the company's operations as quickly as possible without making much investment in physical infrastructure and by leveraging technology.

Oppn slams govt over 'guided tour' of envoys to J-K

Oppn slams govt over 'guided tour' of envoys to J-K

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'The government is adopting double standards by allowing foreign envoys to visit Jammu and Kashmir, but not Indian politicians'

How Prakash Padukone became a badminton legend

How Prakash Padukone became a badminton legend

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The Indian badminton ace tells Bikash Mohapatra how the legendary Rudy Hartono inspired him to greatness.

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy.

SC: Observing 41-day abstinence before Sabrimala impossible condition

SC: Observing 41-day abstinence before Sabrimala impossible condition

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The five-judge Constitution bench said that it is the devotion which makes a woman to visit a temple.

The man behind Federer's success at 36...

The man behind Federer's success at 36...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Pierre Paganini may be the most important reason Roger has the best record in men's tennis in the past 12 months.

Fabregas plight at Arsenal 'like a kidnapping'

Fabregas plight at Arsenal 'like a kidnapping'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The situation Cesc Fabregas finds himself in at Arsenal is akin to a 'kidnapping' and the English club should allow him to return to Barcelona, the mayor of his home town was quoted as saying on Friday.

UK panel calls for India-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir

UK panel calls for India-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

"The political stars never quite aligned but a solution similar to the Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement, with a soft border allowing locals to travel freely from one part of Kashmir to the other, will have to be the outcome of any peaceful solution," he noted.

Aadhaar: Private entities can't store individuals' data anymore

Aadhaar: Private entities can't store individuals' data anymore

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The amendment says that UIDAI can now give directions as it may consider necessary to any entity in the Aadhaar ecosystem