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Russia to miss World Championships after IAAF ban extended

Russia to miss World Championships after IAAF ban extended

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Russia will miss the World Athletics Championships for the second time in a row after the sport's governing body the IAAF extended the ban against country's federation.

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

With the Tamil Nadu electorate having given him an unprecedented mandate that had eluded his father the late M Karunanidhi, Stalin has to prove his worth, ensuring at the same time that the Dravidian drag on the AIADMK's side does not open up space for the BJP to make inroads in the state, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Football Focus: Guardiola fears Aguero's season is over

Football Focus: Guardiola fears Aguero's season is over

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Does Biden trust India?

Does Biden trust India?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Blinken visit indicated that the Biden administration is still somewhat tentative about the specifics of its relations with India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has served multiple stints at India's embassy in Washington, DC.

ICICI Bank, HDFC get notice on pre-payment penalty

ICICI Bank, HDFC get notice on pre-payment penalty

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Competition watchdog CCI has asked about two dozen banks and housing finance companies, including HDFC, ICICI Bank, and LICHF, to explain their imposing penalty on borrowers for pre-payment of home loans. The Competition Commission of India, according to official sources, has sent notices to major home loan players after examining a report of Director General (Investigations) which found evidences against banks for misusing their dominant position.

Want to be an IAS officer?

Want to be an IAS officer?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

All you need to know about preparing for the Civil Services examination

Lakshmi Vilas Bank comes under Sebi scanner for 'insider trading'

Lakshmi Vilas Bank comes under Sebi scanner for 'insider trading'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

LVB had faced some serious flak in terms of bad loans, earnings and credit rating downgrades, since 2016.

8 tips to crack JEE Mains

8 tips to crack JEE Mains

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

It's important to keep the momentum going leading up to the exam. Be consistent in your approach so you can reach your goals, says JEE educator Om Sharma.

Open to govt questions on privacy update, says WhatsApp head

Open to govt questions on privacy update, says WhatsApp head

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

In an interview to PTI, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said the Facebook-owned company remains committed to privacy and security of users across India and will continue to explain to users that their messages are end-to-end encrypted.

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.'

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

From flashy diamantaire to fugitive: Nirav Modi's long road to extradition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The diamond merchant wanted in India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank scam case, lost his legal battle against extradition as a UK judge ruled that he does have a case to answer before the Indian courts.

AP student raped, filmed, blackmailed for money

AP student raped, filmed, blackmailed for money

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Two youths were arrested on Saturday for allegedly raping an engineering student in Krishna district.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen driver gets bail

Mercedes hit-and-run: Teen driver gets bail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A teenager, who had allegedly run over a 32-year-old man with his father's Mercedes, on Tuesday succeeded in securing bail in his third attempt.

'Pakistan knows its game is up'

'Pakistan knows its game is up'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'We have to stay one step ahead of Pakistan'

India likely to consider Air India stake sale

India likely to consider Air India stake sale

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Indebted Air India, which last made an annual profit in 2007, has seen its market share shrink in recent years.

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Student bodies like the Left-affiliated All India Students' Association and the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India have been raising the issue and have demanded the postponement of the two exams.

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

All men, all engineers: Meet the CAT 2013 toppers

All men, all engineers: Meet the CAT 2013 toppers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

All the eight candidates who scored 100 percentile are engineers. While two have a master's degree in engineering, the others have a bachelor's degree.

'I had no money for school fees, but my son is going to IIT'

'I had no money for school fees, but my son is going to IIT'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Students from underprivileged families crack the IIT-JEE Advanced thanks to Anand Kumar's Super 30 educational programme.

Why Ayushmann is proud of his 'warrior princess'

Why Ayushmann is proud of his 'warrior princess'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Tahira Kashyap's Instagram post is funny and inspiring -- and an alert to all young women.

Another athlete fails dope test at Winter Olympics

Another athlete fails dope test at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Slovenia men's ice hockey player Ziga Jeglic has tested positive for a banned substance and has been suspended for the remainder of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said on Tuesday.

New TN law aims to protect school kids from sexual abuse

New TN law aims to protect school kids from sexual abuse

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Wilful non-compliance of such mandatory features could attract imprisonment of up to a year or a fine that could go up to Rs five lakh or both.

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

IPL and the great Indian sporting revival

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

And no, the commercial sporting leagues didn't cause the drought, says Shekhar Gupta.

AIEEE: Fashioning an effective preparation strategy

AIEEE: Fashioning an effective preparation strategy

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Clearing AIEEE is not a difficult task. A systematic approach will help students get into one of the top colleges.

Okuhara wins women's badminton bronze

Okuhara wins women's badminton bronze

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Japan's Nozomi Okuhara will be awarded the women's singles badminton bronze medal after China's Li Xuerui pulled out of their clash with a knee injury, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday.

Round 2 of discovered small fields auction may fetch Rs 1 trn

Round 2 of discovered small fields auction may fetch Rs 1 trn

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

During the first round of discovered field auctions, there were 134 bidders for the 34 blocks on offer

MGIMS Wardha: MBBS Admissions 2009

MGIMS Wardha: MBBS Admissions 2009

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences(MGIMS), Sevagram, Wardha, invites applications on prescribed form for admission to MBBS course starting from 1st July 2009.

Risk management: New buzzword for Indian firms

Risk management: New buzzword for Indian firms

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Intense global competition and rapid growth are forcing Indian firms to examine corporate enterprise risk management (ERM) elsewhere, especially in Europe, Australia and North America, where the process is more mature, according to a study. ERM is a cohesive, enterprise-wide process allowing companies to identify, assess and respond to the social, political and economic risks of doing business.

Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs, spells out strategy for the first time

Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs, spells out strategy for the first time

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Recently, Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC) in an investor presentation expressed strong intent to enter the electric vehicle (EV) space. This is part of a larger strategy the Hamamatsu-based firm has drawn up in developing electrification of technologies as it seeks to achieve carbon neutrality. The significance of this presentation is that it marked the first time that the Japanese carmaker spelt out its EV strategy with well-defined timelines. SMC plans to develop electrification technologies by 2025, fully implement them in products from the same year, and make a full-scale quantitative increase from 2030.

Why 'industrial policy' help for electronics is good

Why 'industrial policy' help for electronics is good

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Domestic supply of electronics is already less than half of domestic dem#8743 and although it is growing at 16 per cent already, demand is growing much faster.

Want to ace the law exam? Let 2018's toppers tell you how

Want to ace the law exam? Let 2018's toppers tell you how

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Aman Garg, 17 Devansh Kaushik, 17 and Anmol Gupta, 18 share their success journey.

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Ex-Barcelona coach Setien to sue club over contract

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Setien's complaint piled yet more pressure on president Josep Maria Bartomeu less than an hour after a group seeking his removal announced they had gathered enough signatures to force a vote of no-confidence against him.

No disclosure of answer sheets under RTI

No disclosure of answer sheets under RTI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The bench headed by Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah was hearing RTI appeals against five public authorities, seeking disclosure of answer sheets of different examinations.

Why this doctor OPTED to be an IAS officer

Why this doctor OPTED to be an IAS officer

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Dr Vineeth Sukumaran Pillai, who cleared the UPSC exam in his third attempt this year, reveals how he cracked one of the nation's most competitive tests.

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

How Modi's anti-corruption drive has helped

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Rapid rise in disposal of corruption cases against govt employees has helped

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Why is govt taking pangas with RBI, CBI etc?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Has the Modi government been more at odds with institutions than other governments? There is no doubt that there have been more run-ins. While the RBI and CBI cases have drawn attention, there have been others, less publicised, Subhomoy Bhattacharjee points out.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

While domestic leagues are hoping to resume when the threat from the virus has receded, concrete start dates have yet to be fixed. That leaves the issue of expiring player contracts, which are usually timed to finish at the end of a given season, as a potential headache.

Mumbai: 12-year-old Muslim girl wins Gita contest

Mumbai: 12-year-old Muslim girl wins Gita contest

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Mariyam Asif Siddiqui who studies in Class 6 in a school at Mira Road near Mumbai won the contest from among 4,500 students who appeared for the competition.

UEFA mulls squad limits, transfer market changes

UEFA mulls squad limits, transfer market changes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

'We do have to examine new mechanisms like luxury taxes and in particular sporting criteria like squad limitations and fair transfer rules, to avoid player hoarding and excessive concentration of talent within a few teams' The last few years have seen the increasing dominance of a few elite clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.