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Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The top court said there are serious lapses in the enforcement of the 2013 Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act.

Border situation 'generally stable': China after clashes with India

Border situation 'generally stable': China after clashes with India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

At a media briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said the two sides have maintained smooth communication on border-related issues through diplomatic and military channels.

India-China border 'generally' stable: Chinese FM to Jaishankar

India-China border 'generally' stable: Chinese FM to Jaishankar

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang reiterated that the situation at the India-China border is generally stable and both sides should consolidate the present achievements and strictly abide by the relevant agreements while pushing for further cooling and easing of the conditions for sustainable peace and tranquillity at the frontier.

Why swift action in the Vijay Mallya case is important

Why swift action in the Vijay Mallya case is important

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Several of his lenders have a lot to answer for.

'I am sure he will take back his resignation'

'I am sure he will take back his resignation'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Whatever decision he takes are thoroughly thought through for its repercussions.'

Mirror Puts The Dance Back Into Lust Stories

Mirror Puts The Dance Back Into Lust Stories

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Konkona Sen Sharma's short Mirror in Lust Stories 2 is a rare thing: A feminist film that is also very, very funny, states Sreehari Nair.

Centre concerned over Covid positivity rate spike amid H3N2 cases

Centre concerned over Covid positivity rate spike amid H3N2 cases

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The states were requested to take a stock of hospital preparedness such as availability of drugs and medical oxygen, vaccination coverage against COVID-19 and influenza.

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Will New Parliament Truly Be A Temple Of Democracy?

Will New Parliament Truly Be A Temple Of Democracy?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

In constitutional democracies the Opposition is legitimate and part of the legislature. To see it as the enemy and to try and get rid of it through convictions and expulsions is not democratic, asserts Aakar Patel.

Zelenskyy Meets His Brave Soldiers

Zelenskyy Meets His Brave Soldiers

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Zelenskyy appeared in very good spirits during his visit to Izium; the Ukrainians claim they have recaptured as much as 6,000 square kilometres from the retreating Russian army.

Why Consumers Are Denied Discounts From Russian Crude

Why Consumers Are Denied Discounts From Russian Crude

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Officials from State-run refiners contend that savings from purchase of Russian oil are used to offset a part of the losses in revenues from selling transport fuels and LPG at State-set rates.

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Islam has pride of place among religions in India, says NSA Doval

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Asserting that terrorism is not linked to any religion, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said it is no coincidence that despite there being around 200 million Muslims, the involvement of Indian citizens in global terrorism has been "incredibly low".

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Governor-CM Rifts: Democracy At Risk

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Governors must be impartial, fair, and above narrow politics to uphold the values and spirit of the Constitution. But in a rapidly changing political culture where the unstated rule is to crush the Opposition, such values have no meaning. At stake are Constitutional values, federalism and governance, asserts Ramesh Menon.

The Importance Of Sania Mirza

The Importance Of Sania Mirza

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

RJD compares new Parliament to 'coffin', draws flak

RJD compares new Parliament to 'coffin', draws flak

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The BJP's Bihar unit responded to the tweet saying, "The first picture is your future and the second is of India. Understood?"

At MEA meet, a rare political consensus: All agree on UNGA abstention

At MEA meet, a rare political consensus: All agree on UNGA abstention

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Congress leaders have supported the Union government's stand of abstaining from voting in the anti-Russia resolution in the United Nations General Assembly, informed sources on Thursday.

State polls: 15 ex-bureaucrats appointed EC's special observers

State polls: 15 ex-bureaucrats appointed EC's special observers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

These officers will oversee the entire poll processes as eyes and ears of the commission on the ground to ensure free, fair and voter-friendly elections.

China-US ties at crucial crossroads: Beijing post Xi-Biden meet

China-US ties at crucial crossroads: Beijing post Xi-Biden meet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

During a daily briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lijian Zhao said Beijing hopes Washington, DC will work with China to implement the spirit of the two heads of state's virtual meeting through concrete actions to bring bilateral relations back onto the track of sound and steady development.

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Morocco change the mood for African football with exploits in Qatar

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

'Modi, Modi' reverberates in Sydney as PM addresses diaspora

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Modi thanked his Australian counterpart for supporting him in unveiling the foundation stone of 'Little India', a suburb of Sydney.

Axar Patel says in-form Virat is India's talisman

Axar Patel says in-form Virat is India's talisman

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

"Sometimes as a bowler, a batter is able to take his chances against you and get success. I saw videos with our bowling coach and my line and length were good, except for one ball. Sometimes, you get beat on good balls. But if you keep thinking about this, you will never make a comeback," he added.

93% CEOS Plan To Hire More Employees

93% CEOS Plan To Hire More Employees

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Many CEOs said they plan to give special leave to women employees so as to encourage their participation in the workforce.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

Democracy about being with people, within people: Modi

Democracy about being with people, within people: Modi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

In a virtual address at the Summit for Democracy hosted by US President Joe Biden, Modi said India would be happy to share its expertise in holding free and fair elections and in enhancing transparency in all areas of governance.

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'The Olympic Spirit has been thrown to the wind in Xi Jinping's China.' 'The International Olympic Committee is ready to kowtow to totalitarian China,' notes Claude Arpi.

Single During The Hols? 10 Ways To Be Happy

Single During The Hols? 10 Ways To Be Happy

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

When you do the things that keep your soul alive, you realise that happiness was never tied to someone else.

Mercury Review: Ghost movie with no spirit

Mercury Review: Ghost movie with no spirit

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

There's something very pompous about the basic pitch of this movie that slowly chews away at its core, feels Sreehari Nair.

Relax norms on import of wine, toys, cosmetics: US to India

Relax norms on import of wine, toys, cosmetics: US to India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

It also sought permanent exemption from the requirements that wine and distilled spirits labels include an ingredients list and disclose the date the product was manufactured.

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Setting the tone for his 2024 re-election bid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for waging a war against the 'three evils' of corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics, stepped up the OBC outreach with a mega scheme and exuded confidence he would return to address the nation from the Red Fort next year.

Travel: A journey to uplift your spirit

Travel: A journey to uplift your spirit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Rishikesh is a town of seers known for its holy men, the sacred river Ganga, and its sylvan Himalayan mountain ranges. But its reputation as the yoga capital of the world is what drew me to it, says Charlotte Purin.

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

When Santa Wore A Red Sari

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The Budget oration of the finance minister and the confidence with which she delivered it, along with the measures and the recent upsurge in the economy would all contribute to unleashing the storied 'animal spirits' and help the economy run on the growth path quite smoothly. Or so the government hopes, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The Centre and the states need to continue working in collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for COVID-19 prevention and management, Mandaviya said.

PM hails Indian relief teams' work in quake-hit Turkey

PM hails Indian relief teams' work in quake-hit Turkey

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were sent to provide help to the quake-hit region on February 7 following Prime Minister Modi's directive to offer all possible assistance under 'Operation Dost'.

'It's INDIA vs Modi', says Rahul as Opposition renames alliance

'It's INDIA vs Modi', says Rahul as Opposition renames alliance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Addressing a joint press conference after a meeting of 26 opposition parties in Bengaluru, Kharge said, "This was a very important meeting to save democracy and the Constitution in the interest of the people of the country."

Football Extras: 'Trophies more important for United than top four'

Football Extras: 'Trophies more important for United than top four'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Life Of Pi Comes Alive Again

Life Of Pi Comes Alive Again

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Renowned playwright Lolita Chakrabarti's stage adaptation of the story of 16-year-old Indian boy Pi (Piscine) Patel stranded in the ocean on a lifeboat with a Royal Bengal Tiger named Richard Parker opened at Broadway's Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on March 30.

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Deschamps says the collective force is with France

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"There are other steps and it starts on Wednesday. Let's be happy with what we've done tonight even if it's not enough. At least we broke the (defending champions') curse," he added.

Former IPS officer 'Singham Annamalai' joins BJP

Former IPS officer 'Singham Annamalai' joins BJP

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Joining the BJP at its national headquarters, Annamalai heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he embodies a leader's qualities of fearlessness, courage, knowledge and giving spirit.

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"Practice your religion but don't abuse and indulge in hate speech and writings," the Vice President said at an event organised to mark the 150th death anniversary of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a spiritual leader and social reformer from the Kerala Catholic community, at Mannanam near Kottayam.