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Nepal PM Oli, Oppn alliance stake claim to form govt

Nepal PM Oli, Oppn alliance stake claim to form govt

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Nepal's political crisis deepened on Friday as both embattled Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and the Opposition parties staked a claim for the formation of a new government by submitting letters comprising signatures of lawmakers to President Bidya Devi Bhandari.

Decoded: What went wrong with the six schemes of Franklin Templeton

Decoded: What went wrong with the six schemes of Franklin Templeton

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has directed Franklin Templeton MF to pay Rs 5 crore as penalty, return over Rs 450 crore collected as 22-month investment management and advisory fees, and imposed a two-year ban on launching new debt schemes for alleged irregularities in running six of its debt schemes that were shuttered last year.

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.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

CEA Subramanian asks NSC to make junked consumer spending report public

CEA Subramanian asks NSC to make junked consumer spending report public

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The findings of the report showed consumer spending falling for the first time in over four decades in 2017-18.

'Dhoni is an amazing human being'

'Dhoni is an amazing human being'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

We asked you Dear Readers for your memories, photographs and videos of your meeting with M S Dhoni.

ISB professor Krishnamurthy Subramanian is India's new chief economic advisor

ISB professor Krishnamurthy Subramanian is India's new chief economic advisor

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

A PhD from Chicago-Booth and a top-ranking IIT-IIM alumnus, Krishnamurthy Subramanian is one of the world's leading experts in banking, corporate governance and economic policy

Kalmadi insists he is still the boss around

Kalmadi insists he is still the boss around

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Rejecting suggestions that the government has clipped his wings by appointing a committee of bureaucrats, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee's embattled Chairman Suresh Kalmadi insisted that he is still the boss and the panel was instituted on his request.

'If Kohli can get his way with Shastri, why can't Harmanpreet?'

'If Kohli can get his way with Shastri, why can't Harmanpreet?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

In a letter written to Rai, COA member Edulji accused the chairman and BCCI CEO Rahul Johri of breaking rules while appointing Ravi Shastri as the men's team coach in July last year.

No vaccines, don't queue up tomorrow: Delhi CM

No vaccines, don't queue up tomorrow: Delhi CM

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Delhi and some other states have said that they would be unable to do so due to the shortage of vaccine doses.

Between BJP and 2nd term in Uttarakhand stands Covid

Between BJP and 2nd term in Uttarakhand stands Covid

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

As the virus ravaged rural areas, the state BJP figured out it was impossible to underplay or escape its impact on its political plans.

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The three-judge panel of the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a previous ruling that dismissed the Trump campaign's request for an injunction in the case in Pennsylvania to challenge the election results and slammed the lawsuit.

UN refuses to lift ban on Saeed; Pak denies visa to interview team

UN refuses to lift ban on Saeed; Pak denies visa to interview team

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The UN decision came after India provided detailed evidence about Saeed's activities.

ASK ANU: 'Husband confused if he's gay'

ASK ANU: 'Husband confused if he's gay'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

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

Franklin's voting process on six funds draws flak

Franklin's voting process on six funds draws flak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

There was no postal intimation to unitholders who didn't have a registered email address, according to a letter that Midas Touch Investors Association sent to Sebi.

Are Armed Forces READY for Gender Neutrality?

Are Armed Forces READY for Gender Neutrality?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Women as officers in combat and other support roles are a reality. We better accept this and prepare ourselves to employ women in deserved roles across the organisation, says Air Marshal P V Athawale, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (retd).

Bengal chief secy retires, to act as chief advisor to CM: Mamata

Bengal chief secy retires, to act as chief advisor to CM: Mamata

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Centre has asked him to join North Block on Tuesday but it cannot force an officer to join it without the permission of the state administration, Banerjee told a press conference.

SC notifies 27% OBC seats in Maharashtra local body polls as general ones

SC notifies 27% OBC seats in Maharashtra local body polls as general ones

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the State Election Commission of Maharashtra to notify 27 per cent seats in the local body, which were reserved for the Other Backward Classes, as general category so that the poll process can be taken forward.

Kolkata could host India's first-ever day-night Test

Kolkata could host India's first-ever day-night Test

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh will be played under lights if Bangladesh Cricket Board approves the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request.

Google to comply with India's IT rules, says Pichai

Google to comply with India's IT rules, says Pichai

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Google is committed to complying with local laws and engages constructively with governments as they scrutinise and adopt regulatory frameworks to keep pace with the fast evolving technology landscape, its CEO Sundar Pichai said on Thursday.

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Angry Tendulkar says BCCI responsible for 'conflict' issue

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Sachin Tendulkar has rejected BCCI's observation that his alleged Conflict of Interest falls under "tractable category", terming the parent body "responsible for the current situation".

End of Bhupathi's tenure with India Davis Cup team?

End of Bhupathi's tenure with India Davis Cup team?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Mahesh Bhupathi may not be considered again for the job as India's non-playing captain after he refused to be part of the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan.

How to give board the freedom to run Infy

How to give board the freedom to run Infy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The time is ripe to accede to the founders' plea to declassify them as promoters.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

TCS to hire 40,000 freshers from campuses in FY22

TCS to hire 40,000 freshers from campuses in FY22

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Largest software exporter TCS will be hiring more than 40,000 freshers from campuses in the country in the financial year 2021-22 , a top executive said on Friday. The company, the largest employer in the private sector with a base of over 5 lakh employees, had hired 40,000 graduates from campuses last year and will do better on that number, its chief of global human resources Milind Lakkad told reporters in Mumbai. He said the COVID pandemic-related restrictions do not pose any difficulties in hiring and added that last year, a total of 3.60 lakh freshers had appeared for an entrance test virtually.

'Channi is badly hamstrung by Sidhu'

'Channi is badly hamstrung by Sidhu'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'This individual's constant endeavour at self-glorification, even at the cost of both the government and the party, has the potential to subvert whatever genuine efforts that Channi has been making since he became CM.'

Dividend distribution policy must for top 1,000 listed cos

Dividend distribution policy must for top 1,000 listed cos

Rediff.com11 May 2021

To strengthen corporate governance practices and disclosure requirements, Sebi has notified new rules, including that top 1,000 listed firms will have to formulate a dividend distribution policy. The regulator has also put in place a framework in relation to applicability, constitution and role of the Risk Management Committee (RMC) and eased norms for re-classification of a promoter as a public shareholder, according to a notification dated May 5. In addition, the regulator has asked listed firms to make available audio and video recordings of analyst and investor meets on their websites as well as stock exchanges within 24 hours or before the next trading day and also notified rules regarding Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BSSR).

Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned from the club on Tuesday ahead of a vote of no confidence that was due to be held next month after some 20,000 fans signed a petition demanding that he step down.

Will probe 'ISI links' of Amarinder's friend: Punjab deputy CM

Will probe 'ISI links' of Amarinder's friend: Punjab deputy CM

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Punjab's Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has said a probe would be carried out to ascertain whether Aroosa Alam, a Pakistani journalist who has been visiting former chief minister Amarinder Singh for several years, has links with the ISI.

Why are people asking B V Srinivas for help?

Why are people asking B V Srinivas for help?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

B V Srinivas and his team of volunteers are able to procure and pass medical supplies, including oxygen cylinders delivery at doorsteps and securing hospital admissions for COVID patients.

UN's special rapporteurs ask govt to review new IT rules

UN's special rapporteurs ask govt to review new IT rules

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The submission was made by the UN Special Rapporteurs on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan; on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Clement Nyaletsossi Voule; and the right to privacy, Joseph Cannataci.

Salman fulfills promise, to pay Olympians through IOA

Salman fulfills promise, to pay Olympians through IOA

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Bollywood actor Salman Khan lived up to his promise of paying Rs 1.01 lakh to all the participants of Rio Olympic Games and has requested the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to send him details of the athletes. Salman, who was the goodwill ambassador of the Indian contingent at this year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, had earlier this month pledged to present a cheque of Rs 1,01,000 to each of the athletes.

YES Bank promoters may opt to settle dispute out of court

YES Bank promoters may opt to settle dispute out of court

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

While the court refused to order a stay on the AGM, it directed YES Bank to advance its board meeting by a month to June 27 and consider Gogia's appointment as a director on the bank's board.

REVEALED! Sehwag on why he missed out on India coach job

REVEALED! Sehwag on why he missed out on India coach job

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Virender Sehwag said he missed out on becoming the Indian cricket team's chief coach for the lack of patronage from the powers that be in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and will not apply for the position again.

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The high court had on September 23 stayed the TTFI's rule mandating compulsory attendance at the National Coaching Camp for selection in international events and had asked the Centre to conduct an inquiry into Batra's complaint against the sports body. On Friday, the court was informed by the Centre's counsel Apoorv Kurup that the enquiry report was ready and the judge asked them to file it in a sealed cover before it.

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

'The Gandhis are a liability for the Congress'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'The Congress can exist without (someone from) the Nehru-Gandhi family being its president.'

Ambika Soni rejects reports of quitting Congress

Ambika Soni rejects reports of quitting Congress

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

She said she had told the party leadership last year that it was difficult to travel in the three hill states due to her health.

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

CA, Cummins receive flak over Langer departure

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Australia also won last year's Twenty20 World Cup for the first time under Langer but there have been reports of player discontent over his coaching style.

No lockdown in 5 UP cities: SC puts HC order on hold

No lockdown in 5 UP cities: SC puts HC order on hold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Uttar Pradesh, said the state has taken several steps to contain the spread of coronavirus but to "lockdown five cities by a judicial order may not be the right approach".

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Likely to select from 3 shortlisted; follows Sanjeev Kaushik's refusal to take the job if made to retire from IAS