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Missing nominations can pose a challenge to heirs

Missing nominations can pose a challenge to heirs

Rediff.com24 May 2021

If the nominations are not in place, the heirs need to go through a lengthy process to get access to the money cautions Bindisha Sarang.

'You may get IT department notice if...'

'You may get IT department notice if...'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Prevent highly intoxicated travellers from boarding the aircraft, limit alcohol intake, instal CCTV cameras and sensitise staff about sexual harassment -- are part of the detailed guidelines given by the Delhi Commission for Women to the aviation regulator amid rising incidents of unruly passengers on flights.

'Thank god, we escaped': A survivor's story

'Thank god, we escaped': A survivor's story

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'Women were the victims because it was a ladies night.' 'Whichever club you go to in Mumbai it has the same entry, same exit points except for very few which is very rare.'

26/11 survivor Moshe excited about Mumbai 'homecoming'

26/11 survivor Moshe excited about Mumbai 'homecoming'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Moshe, 11, was two-year-old when his parents were killed in the Mumbai attacks at Nariman House (also known as Chabad House) by Pakistan-based LeT terrorists.

Covid patients' symptoms persist for a year: Lancet study

Covid patients' symptoms persist for a year: Lancet study

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The research on 1,276 patients from Wuhan, China, shows that around one in three people still experienced shortness of breath after 12 months, while lung impairments persisted in some patients, especially those who had experienced the most severe illness with Covid-19.

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

London Fire Brigade fire fighters worked through the night to try and account for whole families that are still missing in the huge fire at the Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road.

Study points to mental disorders up to one year after Covid infection

Study points to mental disorders up to one year after Covid infection

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after the viral infection, according to a US study.

Why Veerappan's Story Needed To Be Told

Why Veerappan's Story Needed To Be Told

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'He killed so many people, doing the kind of horrible things he did, and yet, he believed he was making the right choices.'

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Announcing a Re 1 crop insurance scheme for farmers, the deputy CM said the government will bear the financial burden of Rs 3,312 crore.

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Post-quake anger changes poll scene in Turkey

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

For the first time in 20 years, Erdogan's political future is really on the line. He must now prove that he is a leader who can get things done and can mobilise effectively the machine of the state to provide relief to the affected people and help them rebuild their homes and their lives.

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a draft resolution moved by the US to suspend Russia from the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Unnao rape: SC transfers cases to Delhi, victim given Rs 25 lakh ex gratia

Unnao rape: SC transfers cases to Delhi, victim given Rs 25 lakh ex gratia

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The apex court asked the CBI to complete its probe in the accident case within 7 days.

The night Rajiv Gandhi died: An eyewitness account

The night Rajiv Gandhi died: An eyewitness account

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Rajiv Gandhi would have turned 72 on August 20. Had he lived. On a humid night 25 years ago, the former prime minister of India was murdered in cold blood by an LTTE suicide bomber. Neena Gopal was an eyewitness to the assassination, and in this exclusive extract from her new book, The Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, she reveals for the first time what she saw in Sriperumbudur that night.

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Football's 'Eternal great' Pele passes away

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele, the legendary Brazilian soccer player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died on Thursday at the age of 82.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

Third Wave: Be Financially Prepared!

Third Wave: Be Financially Prepared!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Postpone the purchase of big-ticket consumer durable items, recreational spending on holidays, and other such expenses unless your financial position is very secure, advises Sarbajeet K Sen.

59,853 Crimes Against Women in UP!

59,853 Crimes Against Women in UP!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

UP accounted for 14.7 per cent of all registered crimes against women in 2019. The state also recorded the highest number of cases against Dalit women.

Days after Unnao accident, BJP expels Sengar

Days after Unnao accident, BJP expels Sengar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Sources said BJP working president J P Nadda called up Singh to inform him of the party's decision and asked him to make an announcement.

Treat sex workers with dignity, not to abuse them: SC to police

Treat sex workers with dignity, not to abuse them: SC to police

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Any sex worker who is a victim of sexual assault should be provided with all facilities available to a survivor of sexual assault, including immediate medical assistance, in accordance with law, it said.

Kerala HC quashes transfer of judge who made remarks on women's attire

Kerala HC quashes transfer of judge who made remarks on women's attire

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

At the same time, the bench also said the observations of the appellant in the bail order were indeed "derogatory to women and wholly uncalled for".

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The teen, who was with her younger sister when the attack took place at Mohan Garden near Uttam Nagar, has named two persons who could be responsible for the attack.

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Activist, motivational speaker and acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal talks about her 'not so glamorous life', daily struggles and how she's preparing herself for the future.

Unnao crash: CBI gets 2 more weeks to complete probe

Unnao crash: CBI gets 2 more weeks to complete probe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The bench also directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs five lakh to the lawyer, who is in a critical condition.

Nagaland killings renew demand to repeal AFSPA

Nagaland killings renew demand to repeal AFSPA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The AFSPA is in force in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur (excluding Imphal Municipal Council Area), Changlang, Longding and Tirap districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and areas falling within the jurisdiction of eight police stations of districts in Arunachal Pradesh bordering Assam.

India summons Pak diplomat, seeks quick trial in 26/11 case

India summons Pak diplomat, seeks quick trial in 26/11 case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

India on Friday summoned a senior diplomat of the Pakistani high commission on the 13th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, and pressed for an expeditious trial in the case, saying the families of 166 victims from 15 countries are still awaiting closure.

Take up Bhopal, Kashmir during talks, Obama told

Take up Bhopal, Kashmir during talks, Obama told

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

"It is essential that your administration and Government of India cooperate to ensure that those accused of causing Bhopal disaster, including UCC, are made to face trial and that Bhopal survivors are able to obtain redress," Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International USA said in a letter to the President.

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Student molested on JNU campus; police given 48-hr ultimatum to nab accused

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

A PhD student of Jawaharlal Nehru University was allegedly molested while walking on the campus around midnight on Monday, sparking a protest by students and bringing into the spotlight again the issue of security in the vast complex.

PM inaugurates Saryu canal project in poll-bound UP

PM inaugurates Saryu canal project in poll-bound UP

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exhorted farmers to adopt natural farming saying it will help not only save water but also produce better crops, and invited them to join a mega programme on it on December 16 as it would prove beneficial for them.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

Banking for illiterate?Biometric a/cs hold the key

Banking for illiterate?Biometric a/cs hold the key

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Biometric accounts are designed especially for the illiterate people who can operate their account using the thumb impression. Since such accounts will be operated through thumb impression of the account holder or the survivor or the legal heir as the case may be account operation will become easy.

Using a relative's ATM card? DON'T

Using a relative's ATM card? DON'T

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The bank can declare a withdrawal by you as illegal and deny any remedy in case a problem arises.

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The disgraced Hollywood mogul was recently shifted to high security Wende Correctional Facility from Rikers Island prison to spend his jail term.

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Amazon Unveils Slate Of Films, Series

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Amazon Prime Video has doubled its content investments in India and announced as many as 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English, thereby throwing an open challenge to their streaming competitor, Netflix.

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

US apologises for Kabul drone strike that killed 7 kids

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

The strike by a Hellfire missile in Kabul on August 29, which was launched in an effort to kill ISIS-K planners, instead killed 10 civilians, he said.

'I only found the boy's head'

'I only found the boy's head'

Rediff.com21 May 2004

11 women and 14 children died in a US attack on a Iraq village celebrating a wedding.

Meet MacArthur Genius Sujatha Baliga

Meet MacArthur Genius Sujatha Baliga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Sujatha Baliga won America's most prestigious fellowship for her work on the journey to forgiveness and restorative justice.

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The UK and Canadian governments are among those being consulted by royal aides to work out a solution after Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced their decision to step back as senior royals and assume more financially independent roles while dividing their time between Britain and North America.

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The security agencies in Pakistan are clueless about the whereabouts of these 19 most wanted terrorists. Some of them have been hiding in Pakistan and others are believed to have fled the country.

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The allegations by an unnamed person, who claimed to be an ex-colleague of Johri at the Discovery Channel, were posted on Twitter by an author, Harnidh Kaur, who later stated that she did not want the charges published nor her name used in the context.