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Google settles dispute with Yahoo

Google settles dispute with Yahoo

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

Internet search-engine giant Google has agreed to give its closest rival Yahoo 2.7 million shares of its stock to settle patent infringement and other legal claims, the companies announced on Tuesday.

Peace prize winner blasts US

Peace prize winner blasts US

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Shirin Ebadi says the west has been infringing on human rights under the guise of the war against terror.

Don't air ads featuring Salman, Coke told

Don't air ads featuring Salman, Coke told

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Delhi high court on Monday restrained Coca-Cola from airing its Thums Up and Sprite commercials featuring film actor Salman Khan holding that the promos were intended to depict Pepsi as an inferior drink.\n\n

Constitution Bench to decide if ministers can air personal views on official matters

Constitution Bench to decide if ministers can air personal views on official matters

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The apex court had earlier said it would consider whether the fundamental right of speech and expression would be governed under reasonable restriction of decency or morality or whether other preferred fundamental rights would also have an impact on it.

Ahead of Masters, Golf has a new controversy over rules

Ahead of Masters, Golf has a new controversy over rules

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

World number eight Rickie Fowler and reigning PGA Championship winner Jimmy Walker are the latest to criticise the controversial rule a day after American Lexi Thompson lost the year's first LPGA major after a surprising penalty.

Why Halep is 'true No 1'

Why Halep is 'true No 1'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Simona Halep believes this year's French Open victory has helped justify her position as the women's world number one

No copyright protection over Yoga poses: US court

No copyright protection over Yoga poses: US court

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Indian-American yoga guru Bikram Choudhury is not entitled to copyright protection over yoga poses and breathing exercises he uses in hot rooms developed by him, a US appeals court has ruled.

Jaya writes to Modi on saving fishermen from Sri Lanka's 'dubious' actions

Jaya writes to Modi on saving fishermen from Sri Lanka's 'dubious' actions

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Taking exception to the continued arrests of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu government has told the Centre that Colombo's "dubious actions" has resulted in the situation at sea remaining "precarious."

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for skin infections cream

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for skin infections cream

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Glenmark Generics Inc USA, the subsidiary of Glenmark Generics Ltd has received nod for it's Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream USP (0.1 per cent), abbreviated new drug approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said in a statement.

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

This is one of the rare cases where Google has been penalised for unfair business ways, even as it has been under probe in several countries.

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The drug is licensed to Ranbaxy Laboratories from Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc of Mississauga, Ontario. It is currently protected by two issued patents listed in the FDA's approved drug products list, which expire in September 2021, the company said in a statement.

SC relies on its past verdicts while striking down Section 377

SC relies on its past verdicts while striking down Section 377

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Right to privacy as a fundamental right and granting 'third gender' status to transgenders were heavily relied upon by the SC while giving judgment.

Indian family racially abused in Australia

Indian family racially abused in Australia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

An Indian businessman in Australia has claimed that his family was racially abused and spat on by two men.

Sports Shorts: Srikanth, Sindhu approved for TOPS scheme

Sports Shorts: Srikanth, Sindhu approved for TOPS scheme

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Former Reserve Bank Governors do not seen any harm in central bank consulting the government before firming up monetary policy initiatives saying such an step would not amount to infringement on its independence.

Krajicek serves up dilemma for ATP

Krajicek serves up dilemma for ATP

Rediff.com19 Feb 2003

The former Wimbledon champion has decided to take on the tournament director's role at next year's World Indoor tournament.

After Pakistan, UAE bans Bangistan

After Pakistan, UAE bans Bangistan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Independent panels lack consistency: Mourinho

Independent panels lack consistency: Mourinho

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Allowing independent panels to punish players retrospectively for diving and other infringements would be a "disaster", according to Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi, on Friday, asked the Supreme to recall its order on the BCCI in the case regarding the Lodha recommendations to be followed by the Indian cricket board.

CWG: Men's hockey team to return empty-handed, lose bronze play-off to Eng

CWG: Men's hockey team to return empty-handed, lose bronze play-off to Eng

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Indian men's hockey team finished a disappointing fourth at the Commonwealth Games as it struggled to breach a stout England defence to lose the bronze medal match 1-2, in Gold Coast, on Saturday.

Rohith's brother not interested in job offered by Delhi government: AAP

Rohith's brother not interested in job offered by Delhi government: AAP

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party government on Tuesday informed the Delhi high court that the brother of Hyderabad University Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, who had committed suicide, is not interested in taking up the job offered to him on compassionate grounds.

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The apex court directed the Centre to frame guidelines on the matter.

RBI's identity has been damaged: Former gov

RBI's identity has been damaged: Former gov

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

'For the RBI, for a central bank, reputational risk is the worst risk.' 'Credibility is the worst risk,'

PIL in HC against AAP's job offer to Rohith Vemula's brother

PIL in HC against AAP's job offer to Rohith Vemula's brother

Rediff.com10 May 2016

As per the Cabinet, the decision was taken on a representation received from Rohith's brother seeking support for himself and his family by way of employment.

'Delhi isn't a sultanate and we aren't small kings who'll pay tribute'

'Delhi isn't a sultanate and we aren't small kings who'll pay tribute'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

'When you enter our secretariat, you are insulting us.' 'It is the seat of government of the state of Tamil Nadu,'

India lose to Kuwait, fail to qualify AFC U-16 C'ship

India lose to Kuwait, fail to qualify AFC U-16 C'ship

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

India failed to qualify for the AFC U-16 champions following their 1-2 loss to Kuwait in the Group A qualifiers in Kuwait City on Sunday.

PMO directs ministries to counter Cong charges against HRD dept

PMO directs ministries to counter Cong charges against HRD dept

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The HRD ministry is preparing a point-by-point rebuttal on charges that include infringing on the autonomy of higher educational institutions and a cut in the education budget.

Barcelona charged with tax fraud over Neymar deal

Barcelona charged with tax fraud over Neymar deal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Barcelona have been charged by a Spanish court with committing tax fraud in the signing of Brazil forward Neymar last year, a court spokesman said on Thursday.

Will defence ministry okay Anil Ambani's Reliance Naval?

Will defence ministry okay Anil Ambani's Reliance Naval?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Warship building projects worth at least Rs 630 billion have ground to a standstill. The defence ministry has halted tendering in wait for a government decision on whether to allow, or to exclude, Anil Ambani's shipbuilding firm from those contracts.

'Gandhiji didn't give back British law degree': Kamal Haasan

'Gandhiji didn't give back British law degree': Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Superstar Kamal Haasan on Saturday stood by his decision of not joining those who are returning their awards against "growing intolerance" saying he doesn't think that it would lead to a solution.

Chinese paper accuses PM Modi of 'playing little tricks'

Chinese paper accuses PM Modi of 'playing little tricks'

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Beijing visit, a state-run newspaper on Tuesday carried a highly critical article of him.

Bulandshahr rape victims move SC for FIR against Azam Khan, cops

Bulandshahr rape victims move SC for FIR against Azam Khan, cops

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The mother-daughter duo has moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the case to Delhi besides registration of FIR against UP minister Azam Khan for his remarks.

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

"Our handshake with Indian Union was subject to certain conditions," he said.

ISL: Chhetri, Piquionne score as Mumbai beat table toppers Goa

ISL: Chhetri, Piquionne score as Mumbai beat table toppers Goa

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Goals in either half from Sunil Chhetri and Frederic Piquionne were enough to see Mumbai City FC record their second successive win of Indian Super League football against table toppers FC Goa, in Mumbai, on Sunday.

How Pranab played it safe in Nagpur

How Pranab played it safe in Nagpur

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'Was there an element of orchestration between Mukherjee and Mohan Bhagwat about their speeches to the effect that the former would leave out any reference to Muslims while the RSS chief will not talk about a Hindu rashtra?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

Woman arrested for shouting slogans in front of TN BJP chief gets bail

Woman arrested for shouting slogans in front of TN BJP chief gets bail

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Soundararajan is heard telling the student and the people who gathered at the lounge that a plane was no place to raise slogans.

Facebook warns users of hoax messages on privacy

Facebook warns users of hoax messages on privacy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Users of Facebook were inundated with messages on their news feeds reposted by friends that warn if they don't act fast, Facebook will be allowed to infringe on their privacy.