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Trouble for Kamal Nath? MHA to reopen anti-Sikh riot cases

Trouble for Kamal Nath? MHA to reopen anti-Sikh riot cases

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Delhi MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa said Kamal Nath had allegedly given shelter to five people who were accused in one of the seven cases.

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A June 11 survey by cLocalCircles across 299 districts puts overall vaccine hesitancy levels at 18 per cent, with 11 per cent of the respondents saying they were not convinced if the currently available vaccines would protect them against the new strains; and 5 per cent said they do not plan to take the vaccine at all.

Dera Sacha Sauda: 14 members acquitted of murder charges

Dera Sacha Sauda: 14 members acquitted of murder charges

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Citing lack of evidence, a fast track court has acquitted 14 volunteers of Dera Sacha Sauda, a religious cult, who were charged with killing a Sikh in firing at suburban Mall three years ago.

How India can protect itself from cyber attacks

How India can protect itself from cyber attacks

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The recent report in the New York Times that China had brought India's financial capital - Mumbai - to a halt by hacking the electricity supply grid has not come as a surprise to the CTOs (chief technology officers) and cyber security experts. Indian companies, including critical infrastructure providers such as power grids, ports and radar systems, lack the IT infrastructure to prevent hacking from hostile state actors like China and North Korea, warn security experts. Recently, the United States government warned of yet another breach of critical systems tied to Microsoft Exchange email systems that the company has blamed on China. The breach has impacted thousands of organisations in the US and its impact on India is still unknown.

Will Amarinder Take His Revenge Now?

Will Amarinder Take His Revenge Now?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Revenge he will exact from a party he had led with great aplomb until the Gandhi siblings stepped in and, in order to show who was the boss, flung him aside, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Virus cannot be man made: Wuhan lab denies coronavirus link

Virus cannot be man made: Wuhan lab denies coronavirus link

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'Never believed that we humans have the capability at this time to create such a virus'

How India plans to bring back Vijay Mallya

How India plans to bring back Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Government's move to hire UK arbitrator follows poor track record of India in extraditing offenders from Britain

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Hindus don't hate Munawar Farouqi. The police do

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The police do not have it in them to confront the Hindutva groups in a country ruled by a Hindutva party. No wonder Munawar Faruqui feels this is the end for him, asserts Jyoti Punwani.

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Haryana's chief minister enjoys Narendra Modi's support and protection and will be in office unless the state sees a massive administrative botch-up.

Govt recommends anti-HIV drug for some COVID-19 patients

Govt recommends anti-HIV drug for some COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

There is no current evidence from randomised controlled trial to recommend any specific treatment for suspected or confirmed patients with COVID-19.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If people are not cooperating and do not follow policies laid down by the government or follow scientific infection control management, then all will be lost.'

CCI pulls up 21 builders for exploiting buyers; but lets them off

CCI pulls up 21 builders for exploiting buyers; but lets them off

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Builders were questioned on unfair trade practices.

Cyberattacks on Mumbai power continue!

Cyberattacks on Mumbai power continue!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'Hackers from China and UK were involved in the October 12 power outage,' Maharashtra power minister tells Rediff.com.

Trump lawyers call impeachment trial unconstitutional

Trump lawyers call impeachment trial unconstitutional

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The provisions do not apply to Trump, "since he is no longer 'President,'" his lawyers say.

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The tax portal problem is a goof-up by both sides, and making Infosys the only villain in the story is quite unfair, argues Shyamal Majumdar.

1st T20 PIX: Surya, Bhuvi shine as India trounce Sri Lanka

1st T20 PIX: Surya, Bhuvi shine as India trounce Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Images from the first T20 between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Sunday.

Work has begun in urban India, but, differently

Work has begun in urban India, but, differently

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'Usually, urban wage rates are 50 per cent higher than rural wage rates. But, this could be narrowing very rapidly now,' points out Mahesh Vyas, CEO, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy.

Covid pandemic can be controlled by early next year, says panel

Covid pandemic can be controlled by early next year, says panel

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The panel also stated that without the lockdown the country would have witnessed a peak of over 140 lakh cases.

Navjot Sidhu: Trojan in Punjab Congress or rescuer?

Navjot Sidhu: Trojan in Punjab Congress or rescuer?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

While the Gandhi siblings have had their way with Amarinder Singh's ouster, the future of the party under the temperamental Navjot Sidhu's leadership is uncertain, reports Sai Manish.

Diagnosis of Love review

Diagnosis of Love review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Diagnosis of Love is worth a dekko, says Joginder Tuteja.

10 convicted in murder of Kerala Dalit Christian

10 convicted in murder of Kerala Dalit Christian

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Those convicted included the brother-in-law of Kevin.

IPL: KKR hope to get it right against nemesis Mumbai Indians

IPL: KKR hope to get it right against nemesis Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Fresh from their clinical display against Sunrisers Hyderabad, two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to set the record straight against nemesis Mumbai Indians in their second IPL match in Chennai on Tuesday.

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Elephant in the room: Is it community infection or no?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Call it by whichever name, but there is transmission happening between people.'

Axar available for selection, Washington up against Kuldeep for third spinner's slot

Axar available for selection, Washington up against Kuldeep for third spinner's slot

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

A final decision by the team's think-tank will be taken after the final practice session on Friday.

Poll season pulls services sector growth to 1-yr low

Poll season pulls services sector growth to 1-yr low

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The seasonally adjusted Nikkei India Services Business Activity Index fell to 50.2 in May, from 51.0 in April, pointing to the slowest growth rate in the current 12-month stretch of expansion.

Is WFH leading to Social Loafing?

Is WFH leading to Social Loafing?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

A vast majority of employees do just the bare minimum that ensures they escape censure or reprimand, such that they are seen to be doing their bit, without coming in the cross-hairs of the HR team for under-performance, observes Sandeep Goyal, managing director, Rediffusion.

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

More trouble brews for Zee's Subhash Chandra & family

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Zee Entertainment last week witnessed shareholder activism that saw an open call for the ouster of promoters and the incumbent management led by Punit Goenka. Besides, Dish TV also faced a similar call earlier this month. The trouble at Zee Entertainment can be gauged from the fact that this is a unique company wherein the promoters own just 3.99 per cent, but fully control the firm.

Nepal's ruling party demand PM Oli's resignation over remarks on India

Nepal's ruling party demand PM Oli's resignation over remarks on India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'The Prime Minister's remarks that India was conspiring to remove him was neither politically correct, nor diplomatically appropriate,'

13 convicted in Kandhamal riots case

13 convicted in Kandhamal riots case

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

A fast track court in Orissa convicted 13 people for arson and other crimes in cases of rioting in Orissa's Kandhamal district in 2008 and sent them to five years of imprisonment on Saturday, even as it let off 17 others for lack of evidence.

Whose Rasgulla is it anyway?

Whose Rasgulla is it anyway?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Both West Bengal and Odisha are slugging it out for getting the GI tag for the delicious sweet

Jobs: Lockdown hit young, women most

Jobs: Lockdown hit young, women most

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

While the lockdown hit employment in all age groups, it hit the employment of youngsters who are less than 29 years of age much more. The lockdown also hit women more than it has affected men, reveals Mahesh Vyas.

Ladakh: 'There will be more and more trouble'

Ladakh: 'There will be more and more trouble'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'Once positions are hardened and troops start building defences, it is difficult for soldiers to step back.'

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

Anil Ambani says his net worth is nearly zero

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

In what is in effect a deposit to be paid into court pending a full trial in the case, Judge David Waksman has set a six-week timeline for Anil to pay $100 million to three Chinese banks as he concluded that he did not accept Ambani's defence that his net worth was nearly zero or that his family would not step in to assist him when "push came to shove".

Why Devdutt Padikkal may be the find of IPL 2020

Why Devdutt Padikkal may be the find of IPL 2020

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'He has the mental strength and skill to play anybody and any attack.' 'He is a fearless cricketer.'

MP govt to reopen 12-yr-old murder case against Pragya

MP govt to reopen 12-yr-old murder case against Pragya

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The govt will seek a legal opinion on reopening the murder case of ex-RSS pracharak Sunil Joshi.

What ails CSK? Too many holes in the ship, batting main worry: Dhoni

What ails CSK? Too many holes in the ship, batting main worry: Dhoni

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

MS Dhoni conceded that a lot deliveries are being left by his side's batsmen in a format which mostly rewards big shots.

Mumbai riots: Sena MLA among six acquitted

Mumbai riots: Sena MLA among six acquitted

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The six were booked under section 39 of Bombay Police Act (unlawful assembly), various sections of the Criminal Procedure Code for instigating violence and 153 (a) of the Indian Penal Code for the conspiracy. Magistrate R C Bapat Sarkar acquitted them for lack of evidence and the investigating officer's statement failed to prove the prosecution's case.

Clean chit to former Orissa speaker

Clean chit to former Orissa speaker

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Citing lack of "credible evidence", Orissa Human Rights Commission on Thursday gave a clean chit to former assembly Speaker Maheshwar Mohanty in a case relating to sexual harassment charges levelled against him by a lady marshal of the House. "In view of lack of credible evidence and variation in statements of the victim, we are closing the case," Commission's Chairman Justice R K Patra said adding the allegations made by lady marshal Gayatri Panda could not be established"

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

England, Australia boards dismiss spot-fixing allegations

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Allegations of spot-fixing by English cricketers have been dismissed by the England and Wales Cricket Board's Integrity Team and Cricket Australia.

SC on Mistry role: 'Person who sets own house on fire'

SC on Mistry role: 'Person who sets own house on fire'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court has said that Cyrus Mistry's removal as executive chairman of Tata group was justified as a "a person who tries to set his own house on fire for not getting what he perceives as legitimately due to him, does not deserve to continue as part of any decision-making body".