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Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Civilians in the army: 'They won't be involved in combat'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Yet, in J&K even if you are not involved in active combat, you can come under enemy fire.' 'However young a soldier is, he is not immune to action.' 'He may face challenges during the course of discharging his military duties.'

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The court also told the attorney general that the new CBI director who would be appointed must "trace the movements of files" during the period when former CBI chief Alok Kumar Verma was reinstated to the post for two days.

13 Indian cos in Red Herring Asia list

13 Indian cos in Red Herring Asia list

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Thirteen Indian technology firms have been named among the top 100 in the Asia-Pacific region by global media company Red Herring, even as China dominates with 37 names.

How to set parental controls in Google Playstore

How to set parental controls in Google Playstore

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Worried about what your child may download when you are not around?

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The initiative is being called lateral recruitment to senior positions in the government.

Prasad, Kapoor, Maninder in fray for national selector's job

Prasad, Kapoor, Maninder in fray for national selector's job

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, off-spinner Ashish Kapoor and left-arm spinner Maninder Singh are some of the prominent names that are doing rounds for the national selectors post after the BCCI completed its interview process on Tuesday.

Govt drafts rules to help COVID-19 patients access new drugs

Govt drafts rules to help COVID-19 patients access new drugs

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

According to a gazette notification of the draft rules published on June 5, a hospital or medical institution may import new drug for 'compassionate use for treatment of patients suffering from life threatening disease or disease causing serious permanent disability or disease requiring therapy for unmet medical need', which has not been permitted in the country, but under Phase-III clinical trial (human trial) in the country or abroad, by making an application to the Central Drug Regulator.

Want to study medicine?

Want to study medicine?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

SRM Institute of Science & Technology invites applications for its post-graduate courses, for the academic year 2006-2007.

She is training students for the armed forces

She is training students for the armed forces

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Cracking the exam is 99 per cent hard work and persistence and maybe 1 per cent luck.'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

Collegium may continue work, gives more time for feedback: SC

Collegium may continue work, gives more time for feedback: SC

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday said there was no bar on the collegium to go ahead with its work to appoint judges for the higher judiciary, which is plagued with large-scale vacancies.

Infosys to train OBC students

Infosys to train OBC students

Rediff.com17 May 2006

The IT major has earmarked $4 million for this purpose.

Luxury family resorts

Luxury family resorts

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Trouble for Dr Singh

Trouble for Dr Singh

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

FinMin thinks out of the box, to get best talent for ailing PSBs

FinMin thinks out of the box, to get best talent for ailing PSBs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The Finance Ministry is considering a proposal to rope in professionals from the private sector for appointment of chairman and CEO-cum-managing director in state-owned financial institutions as it looks for talent from a wider pool of applicants.

Air India sale: Centre extends deadline to May 31

Air India sale: Centre extends deadline to May 31

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The government proposes to divest 76 per cent of Air India, along with its shareholding in Air India Express and its ground-handling subsidiary, AISATS.

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

ASK ANU: 'He blamed me for losing her'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Miffed at Arjuna snub, boxer Manoj seeks meeting with Sports Minister

Miffed at Arjuna snub, boxer Manoj seeks meeting with Sports Minister

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Now boxer Manoj Kumar, a World Championships quarter-finalist, also a two-time Asian Championships bronze-medallist is seeking an appointment with Sports Minister Jitendra Singh, saying he was ignored for the Arjuna despite fine performances.

Post-grad programme in forest management

Post-grad programme in forest management

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, an autonomous institute under the Union ministry of environment and forests, invites applications for its post-graduate programme in forestry management.

Now, hotels to offer Muslim-friendly facilities!

Now, hotels to offer Muslim-friendly facilities!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The world's first online hotel reference tool dedicated to Muslim travellers has been launched in Abu Dhabi.

Why this secrecy over hiring the next IOC chief?

Why this secrecy over hiring the next IOC chief?

Rediff.com23 May 2014

The entire selection process of the IOC chairman was shrouded in mediocrity and mystery.

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Civilians in the Army: Good idea or not?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Alert: J N Tata Scholarships

Alert: J N Tata Scholarships

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

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Olympics not on my mind at all: Bhupathi

Olympics not on my mind at all: Bhupathi

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi insists that his consistent presence on the pro circuit should not be considered preparations for the Rio Olympics.

Want to be an actor?

Want to be an actor?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Anupam Kher's School of Actors invites applications for its diploma course in acting.

Want to be an actor?

Want to be an actor?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Anupam Kher's School of Actors invites applications for its diploma course in acting.

Why the BCCI support staff is under scanner...

Why the BCCI support staff is under scanner...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

There are questions being raised whether Farhart and Basu had given a proper update about Bhuvneshwar's fitness.

Sebi's breather for India Inc

Sebi's breather for India Inc

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

2,315 mutual fund schemes: How to pick the best

2,315 mutual fund schemes: How to pick the best

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

How do you pick a mutual fund scheme that suits your needs?

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Investment tips: What you can learn from Warren Buffett

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The markets are in meltdown. Time then to turn to the Master Investor for advice and guidance. Yefei Lu explains how Warren Buffet's investment strategy includes everything from how to look at risk versus reward to how to think about portfolio concentration.

Easier norms for FII entry likely

Easier norms for FII entry likely

Rediff.com7 Feb 2003

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

Techies raise funds to repay loans of 121 Vidarbha farmers

Techies raise funds to repay loans of 121 Vidarbha farmers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

In a noble move, a group of IT professionals has come together to raise funds for repaying loans of over 100 debt-ridden farmers in drought-hit Vidarbha region, notorious for farmer suicides.

Indian military is fit and ready: Sitharaman

Indian military is fit and ready: Sitharaman

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Defence minister claims MoD 'alive and kicking' after 'getting the weeds out'.

Amid row over new army chief, superseded officer Lt Gen Bakshi meets Parrikar

Amid row over new army chief, superseded officer Lt Gen Bakshi meets Parrikar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Speculation are rife that he may seek premature retirement or will be given a new role by the government.

Non IITians can also get an IIT degree

Non IITians can also get an IIT degree

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Among these, IIT Madras and IIT Gandhinagar run structured programmes where applications are invited from candidates outside campus.Vinay Umarji reports

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A rule change may make Nachiket Mor, among others, eligible to replace Chakrabarty.

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Eriksson, Roca frontrunners for India football coaching job

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

71-year-old Sven-Goran Eriksson won 18 trophies with various clubs in Sweden, Portugal and Italy, between 1979 and 2000, and became the first manager to win league-and-cup doubles in three countries.

Saina, Bindra among 45 athletes for Target Olympic Podium assistance

Saina, Bindra among 45 athletes for Target Olympic Podium assistance

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Seventeen shooters, prominent among who is Beijing Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, are among 45 athletes selected by the government for financial assistance under the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme.

Has navy inducted INS Khanderi with several defects?

Has navy inducted INS Khanderi with several defects?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

There were 35 defects that still remained to be resolved. Of these, 29 could not have been resolved during the monsoon since they required testing in absolutely calm seas. Nor is the Khanderi being commissioned with a full complement of its primary weapon, the torpedo.