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Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Maya Warrier, 9, satisfies a little of her wanderlust when she journeys across the world to Vietnam, some 10 hours by flight from her home in London.

Infant trampled to death during raid: 6 Jharkhand cops booked

Infant trampled to death during raid: 6 Jharkhand cops booked

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

An FIR has been lodged against six policemen and five of them were suspended following the death of an infant, who was allegedly crushed under police boots during a raid in Jharkhand's Giridih district, an official said.

Maha doc goes on morning walk while patient bleeds to death

Maha doc goes on morning walk while patient bleeds to death

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The erring doctor had gone for a morning walk leaving the woman patient with inexperienced nursing staff, a police official said on Sunday citing a report of the committee of senior doctors of Government Hospital and Medical College (GHMC) Aurangabad, which probed the matter.

More downside seen in Infosys earnings estimate; stock to derate: Analysts

More downside seen in Infosys earnings estimate; stock to derate: Analysts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Infosys was the only large-cap IT player to report sequential constant currency (cc) revenue growth for the June quarter (1 per cent ), which was ahead of analyst expectations, but the company's sharp downward revision in its growth guidance took most brokerages by surprise. In line with the cut in its FY24 revenue guidance (cc) to 1-3.5 per cent, brokerages have unanimously reduced FY24 EPS estimates for the company in the range of 2-4 per cent, though the Street is likely fearing even further downside, they say. Global brokerages Macquarie and Nomura downgraded Infosys to underperform and reduce ratings, respectively, with the latter cutting the target price to Rs 1210 from Rs 1260.

Cannot get Preity-er than this!

Cannot get Preity-er than this!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Preity Zinta walked for Sanjukta Dutta and our hearts skipped a beat.

'Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a missed opportunity'

'Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a missed opportunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'On hard cases like this one, the Supreme Court has only episodically stood against Parliament and the executive government.' 'I worry that this decision sets a precedent where President's rule is imposed in another state... and during the operation of President's rule, the state is fundamentally altered.'

Cruelty differs for man and woman, adopt broad approach in divorce: SC to courts

Cruelty differs for man and woman, adopt broad approach in divorce: SC to courts

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and MM Sundresh said the word 'cruelty' under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 has no fixed meaning, and therefore, gives a very wide discretion to the Court to apply it "liberally and contextually".

PIX: Maxwell's 201 floors Afghans; Australia in semis

PIX: Maxwell's 201 floors Afghans; Australia in semis

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan and Australia, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

Extended range Pinaka rocket system successfully test-fired

Extended range Pinaka rocket system successfully test-fired

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The rocket systems that were tested at Pokharan field firing ranges were manufactured by a private industry following transfer of technology by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

'You should ask Kohli what shot he played'

'You should ask Kohli what shot he played'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Gavaskar said Indian batters erred persistently around their personal landmarks, citing a pattern.

Contractors must be held accountable for shoddy construction: Karnataka HC

Contractors must be held accountable for shoddy construction: Karnataka HC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The high court also directed that engineers involved in shoddy constructions using public money be brought to book.

Definition of hate speech complex, we have thought of something, says SC

Definition of hate speech complex, we have thought of something, says SC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Defining hate speech is complex but the real problem in tackling them lies in the implementation and execution of law and judicial pronouncements, the Supreme Court said on Friday, days after parts of Haryana were rattled by communal violence.

'Time to get rid of Modi': Oppn leaders at B'luru meet

'Time to get rid of Modi': Oppn leaders at B'luru meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'We have got together to save the democracy, Constitution and brotherhood. The country's constitutional institutions are being misused and the country's wealth is being sold out'

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Is This Lady Behind Missing Chinese Foreign Minister?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang has not been seen in public since June 25. Is he unwell, or has he been purged?

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Klay Thompson chipped in with 21 points for the Warriors, who won their third straight overall and ninth in a row at home to maintain their No. 6 position in the Western Conference playoff race.

Satwik-Chirag keep gold medal hopes alive; Prannoy bags bronze

Satwik-Chirag keep gold medal hopes alive; Prannoy bags bronze

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

H S Prannoy signed off with a bronze -- India's first medal in men's singles at the Asian Games in 41 years,.

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Pilots Fume as DGCA Moves to Ban Perfumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

DGCA's move seeks to ban perfumes for pilots as they have alcohol and can affect the results of breathanalyser tests. But the FAA and EASA have different standards, says senior journalist Shobha John.

Chhawla gangrape: Victim's father challenges SC order

Chhawla gangrape: Victim's father challenges SC order

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

On November 7, the top court while acquitting the three convicts had said the law does not permit courts to punish an accused on the basis of moral conviction or on suspicion alone.

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Banerjee, considered number two in the party, declined to comply with the notice, citing his engagement with an ongoing mass outreach campaign and upcoming panchayat polls.

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

While Catalina Usme fired Colombia to a 1-0 win over Jamaica, France entered the quarters with a win over Morocco.

Interfaith couple's passports cleared, probe says official erred

Interfaith couple's passports cleared, probe says official erred

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The couple had alleged harassment by a passport official, saying they were targeted because of their interfaith marriage.

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

PIX: Kohli, KL, Kuldeep star as India pick up biggest win over Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli's supreme fitness was evident in his 47th ODI century while comeback man KL Rahul produced an equally engaging ton on comeback as India thrashed a listless Pakistan by record 228-run margin.

Akasa Air in 'state of crisis' as 40 pilots suddenly resign

Akasa Air in 'state of crisis' as 40 pilots suddenly resign

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The fledgling Akasa Air has told the Delhi high court it is in a "state of crisis" following the "sudden and abrupt" resignation of over 40 pilots who left the airline without serving the mandatory notice period. The airline and its CEO Vinay Dube approached the high court with their petition on September 14, seeking a direction to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to take coercive action against these pilots for their "irresponsible actions". The high court has fixed the plea for hearing on Friday.

Oil leak forces AI's Newark-Delhi flight to land in Stockholm, DGCA to probe

Oil leak forces AI's Newark-Delhi flight to land in Stockholm, DGCA to probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

An airline official said there were 292 passengers, including 8 infants onboard the plane.

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between South Africa and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Saturday.

'Team India lacks fearlessness in ICC titles'

'Team India lacks fearlessness in ICC titles'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Harbhajan Singh reckons the current team has not shown the fearlessness that one needs to win ICC titles

Kunlavut, Seyoung emerge surprise India Open champs

Kunlavut, Seyoung emerge surprise India Open champs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn and Korea's An Seyoung emerged men's and women's singles champions respectively at the India Open Super 750 tournament.

Ex-Punjab top cop to face action over PM security breach

Ex-Punjab top cop to face action over PM security breach

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

On January 5, 2022, Modi's convoy was stranded on a flyover due to a blockade by protesters in Ferozepur after which he returned from Punjab without attending any event, including a rally.

Newborn girl found alive after being declared dead' at Delhi hospital critical

Newborn girl found alive after being declared dead' at Delhi hospital critical

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The infant, born when her mother was 23 weeks pregnant and weighing only 490 grams, was found alive when the family was making plans for her burial.

Will H2 of 2023 bring more cheer to equity investors?

Will H2 of 2023 bring more cheer to equity investors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Indian equity markets had a good run in the first half of calendar year 2023 (CY23), with the S&P BSE Sensex and the National Stock Exchange Nifty50 hitting fresh 52-week highs. While the Sensex scaled up to a peak 64,718, the Nifty50 hit Mt 19,189. As the markets now prepare to enter the second half (H2) of CY23, all eyes are on global central banks, especially the US Federal Reserve, as to when they will pause and pivot as regards their interest-rate cycle.

SC sends NCP MP's plea against conviction back to Kerala HC

SC sends NCP MP's plea against conviction back to Kerala HC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Kerala high court order suspending the conviction and sentence of Lakshadweep Lok Sabha MP Mohammed Faizal in an attempt to murder case and remanded the matter back to the high court for fresh adjudication in six weeks.

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

SC asks Madras HC to place Balaji's habeas corpus plea before 3 judges

SC asks Madras HC to place Balaji's habeas corpus plea before 3 judges

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Madras high court chief justice that the habeas corpus petition of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji shall be decided by new bench expeditiously, and asked him to place the plea before three judges "at the earliest".

Tomar removed from Worlds for 'minor scuffle with fellow shooter'

Tomar removed from Worlds for 'minor scuffle with fellow shooter'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Top pistol shooter Ankait Tomar was removed from the Indian contingent bound for the ISSF World Championships in Baku a week before its departure because of a "minor scuffle with a fellow shooter", said his father on Sunday.

Employment may go past pre-Covid levels in October

Employment may go past pre-Covid levels in October

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The week ended October 17 was remarkable as it saw a fall in the unemployment rate. We have not seen such a level in any monthly estimate of the employment rate since March 2020, Mahesh Vyas points out.

Odisha: Ambulance driver boozes, serves drink to patient

Odisha: Ambulance driver boozes, serves drink to patient

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The bizarre incident came to light on Monday after bystanders took videos and uploaded those on social media.

Dead patients getting treatment under PM-JAY? Health Ministry replies

Dead patients getting treatment under PM-JAY? Health Ministry replies

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

The reports also claim that the same beneficiary had been found to avail treatment at two hospitals at the same time.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

Where the umpires erred?

Where the umpires erred?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

Here is how umpires Steve Bucknor West Indies and Mark Benson of England dealt deadly blows to India in the second cricket Test against Australia.

Unstoppable Sunil Chhetri shines in epic showdown vs Pak

Unstoppable Sunil Chhetri shines in epic showdown vs Pak

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Sunil Chhetri defies age and conditions to produce a masterclass