SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

In a landmark verdict just months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Supreme Court on Thursday scrapped the Centre's electoral bonds scheme of anonymous political funding, calling it......

Voter's right trumps donor's privacy: SC on electoral bonds

A voter's right to know is 'far too important' in democracy than the privacy of a donor, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna said on Thursday as the apex court scrapped the 2018 electoral......

'Israelis have no morals, no ethics'

'How can you shoot somebody raising a white flag, even if he's a fighter, when he's surrendered?' IMAGE: Mourners carry the bodies of Palestinians Mohammed Abu Saba, 22, and Ahed Muhammed, 21, who......

Indian accused of Pannun murder plot facing rights violations: Lawyer

Indian national Nikhil Gupta, charged by federal prosecutors in a murder-for-hire plot to kill a Khalistani separatist on American soil, is being subjected to human rights violations, including......

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Image used......

India Inc takes mental health to heart

Work-related stress can impact one’s mental hea­lth. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Which is why Saurabh Tiwari says he’s fortunate that his company understands this and is......

Now buying, selling of MFs under insider trading rules

Capital markets regulator Sebi has amended norms to bring buying and selling of mutual fund units under the ambit of insider trading rules. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com At present,......

Overburdened by debt? This company may be of help

'There have been many cases where clients have indicated that they feel suicidal as they feel they have no other options to deal with their financial hardship.' Illustration: Dominic......

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.''Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'Ranjita Ganesan reports. IMAGE: Excel Entertainment, producers of Gully......

Soccer Extras: Bangladesh hold India to goalless draw

IMAGE: India play Sri Lanka in their last group stage match of the Championship on September 25. Photograph: AIFF Media India were held to a goalless draw by Bangladesh in their opening match of......