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Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rohit's Team India ready to dish out stellar show in Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

This is his 'Test' and for Kohli, a century to mark a 'century' is something he would be craving

Sexual intent, not skin-to-skin contact, matters in POCSO case: SC

Sexual intent, not skin-to-skin contact, matters in POCSO case: SC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the Bombay high court verdict which had held that no offence of sexual assault under the POCSO Act is made out if there is no direct skin-to-skin contact between an accused and victim.

Olympic Truce commences as IOC chief Bach visits Hiroshima

Olympic Truce commences as IOC chief Bach visits Hiroshima

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

During his speech, he recalled the role of sport and the Olympic Games to build bridges, bring people together and shape the peace.

Tata group to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsors

Tata group to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsors

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

One of India's largest business conglomerates, the Tata Group, is all set to replace Chinese mobile manufacturer Vivo as the Indian Premier League's title sponsor from this year.

Hathras case exposes under-utilised Nirbhaya scheme

Hathras case exposes under-utilised Nirbhaya scheme

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The high-profile rape cases in Hathras, in Unnao (2018) and Kathua (2018) show that the infrastructure slated under the Nirbhaya Fund is either absent or inefficient, reports Geetanjali Krishna.

'Speeches were very provocative'

'Speeches were very provocative'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

This senior cop who deposed in such detail about the Elgar Parishad, however, claimed to know nothing about the opposition to it from organisations such as Milind Ekbote's Samastha Hindu Aghadi as well as Pune's then Mayor Mukta Tilak.

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Agnipath Anger: Why Modi Needs To Worry

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

There is disquiet and discomfort in the citizenry that can be touched and felt. No one is talking, but then, the Indian voter has not talked much -- with the conviction that all that goes up has to come down, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Whenever Aurangzeb attacks, Shivaji rises: Modi in Varanasi

Whenever Aurangzeb attacks, Shivaji rises: Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Modi lauded the civilisational heritage of Varanasi, and said many sultanates rose and collapsed but Benaras remained.

Turning Point: Pollard brings down the house

Turning Point: Pollard brings down the house

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

With Punjab making a meal of the chase, MI recorded a win and two points, thanks to main man Pollard.

If you want to keep Kashmir, restore Art 370: Mehbooba tells Centre

If you want to keep Kashmir, restore Art 370: Mehbooba tells Centre

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

"We want Mahatma Gandhi's India, return of our identity and honour which was given to us by the Indian Constitution and I am sure they have to return it with interest as well," PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said.

BJP And The Politics Of Conversion

BJP And The Politics Of Conversion

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

It is unusual in democratic countries two decades into the 21st century for laws to become regressive instead of progressive. But that is clearly what is happening in India today and more of this is ahead, asserts Aakar Patel.

CAS clears US long jumper Lawson of doping, quashes ban

CAS clears US long jumper Lawson of doping, quashes ban

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

"The CAS Panel found it more likely than not that the origin of the prohibited substance was contaminated beef consumed in a restaurant the day before the test," sport's highest court said in a statement.

'Why India' to 'Why Not India': Modi on change his reforms have brought

'Why India' to 'Why Not India': Modi on change his reforms have brought

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hard sold his government's reforms spanning from manufacturing to taxation to labour, saying they have changed the world perception about the country from 'why India' to 'why not India' and went on to quote record foreign investment during the pandemic as a testimony to that. Speaking at industry association Assocham's Foundation Week event, Modi also said agriculture reforms brought by his government six months back have started benefiting farmers. The reforms in the last six years have influenced in changing the sentiment of the industry from 'why India' to 'why not India' in investing.

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

The MAGIC Of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Bappida's softer more creative work got buried in the noise, rues Subhash K Jha as he picks the late lamented composer's most soulful songs.

CEA Subramanian to return to academia after three-year stint

CEA Subramanian to return to academia after three-year stint

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) K V Subramanian will be leaving the finance ministry and returning to academia on completion of his three-year term. The government had appointed Subramanian, an ISB Hyderabad professor, as the CEA in December 2018. He had succeeded Arvind Subramanian, who quit the position close to a year ahead of his extended tenure. Subramanian's three-year term would have come up for renewal in December but he decided to return to academia.

BSE, NSE snap 5-day losing streak in choppy trade

BSE, NSE snap 5-day losing streak in choppy trade

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

ONGC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying around 6 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Titan, SBI and NTPC. NSE Nifty settled 32.10 points up at 14,707.80.

Tejpal case: HC orders sessions court to remove references to victim's identity

Tejpal case: HC orders sessions court to remove references to victim's identity

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Goa bench of the Bombay high court on Thursday directed a sessions court, which recently acquitted journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, to redact all references in its judgment which disclose the victim's identity, before uploading it on the court's website.

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

'I expect loyalty': Trump told Comey

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Comey states that Trump asked him on several occasions to publicly state that he was not under investigation.

Last rites of Ram Vilas Paswan performed in Patna

Last rites of Ram Vilas Paswan performed in Patna

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

A sea of people could be seen, besides dignitaries led by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, at the cremation site on the banks of the Ganges in the city that has been a witness to the Lok Janshakti Party founders long journey -- from a young MLA of the socialist party in the late 1960s to having served under six prime ministers.

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Veganism is all about being kind. And it all starts when you're kind to yourself first.

WATCH! Jaguar pilot drops bombs to save lives

WATCH! Jaguar pilot drops bombs to save lives

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Immediately after the take off, it encountered a flock of birds. The bird hit resulted in the failure of one of its engines.

HC upholds Taurani's acquittal, says Nadeem, Abu Salem behind Gulshan Kumar murder

HC upholds Taurani's acquittal, says Nadeem, Abu Salem behind Gulshan Kumar murder

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Gulshan Kumar, also known as the 'Cassette king', was shot dead in August 1997 outside a temple in suburban Andheri.

Babri trial: Joshi likely to depose today, Advani tomorrow

Babri trial: Joshi likely to depose today, Advani tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The Babri mosque demolition trial is presently at the stage of the recording of statements of 32 accused in the case under Section 313 of Code of Criminal Procedure during which they also get an opportunity to refute the prosecution evidence against them.

Trial court treated defamation case as sexual harassment: Akbar

Trial court treated defamation case as sexual harassment: Akbar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought journalist Priya Ramani's stand on former Union minister M J Akbar's appeal against a trial court verdict in his criminal defamation case against her over sexual harassment allegations on the grounds that it was "based on surmises and conjecture".

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Farmers' Protests May Dent BJP in UP

Farmers' Protests May Dent BJP in UP

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Electoral politics is going to be an important part of farmer protests going forward.

People watch 'tamasha', but don't help the police, says Delhi court

People watch 'tamasha', but don't help the police, says Delhi court

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Dealing with a case of stalking of a 10-year-old girl, the court relied on the testimony of the victim as the people in the neighbourhood where the incidents had occured and the passers-by kept themselves away from the probe.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

When Sheena got down from his car on the evening of April 24, 2012, Rahul says she told him, "Bye. Love you. See you later."

Sensex ends 280 points higher on bank stocks' rally

Sensex ends 280 points higher on bank stocks' rally

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

UltraTech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 3.06 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Titan, Axis Bank, SBI and Reliance Industries. NSE Nifty advanced 78.35 pointsto close at 14,814.75.

Now, Kohli wants to open with Rohit in T20 World Cup

Now, Kohli wants to open with Rohit in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

India's skipper Virat Kohli says he's going to open the innings in the IPL, so why not with Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India later this year.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Tech cos' IPOs worth Rs 30,000 crore in pipeline: Sebi chief

Tech cos' IPOs worth Rs 30,000 crore in pipeline: Sebi chief

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Growth-oriented technology companies have raised Rs 15,000 crore through initial share sales in the last 18 months and IPOs worth around Rs 30,000 crore by such firms are in the pipeline, Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi said on Thursday. "Growing number of unicorns in the startup ecosystem is a testimony of the new age tech companies coming of age in our economy. These companies often follow a unique business model focusing more on rapid growth than immediate profitability," Tyagi said at an event organised by industry body CII. During the last 18 months, growth-oriented technology companies have raised a sum of around Rs 15,000 crore through IPOs (Initial Public Offerings).

Mueller says Russia probe didn't exonerate Trump

Mueller says Russia probe didn't exonerate Trump

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Mueller, who investigated into ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, resigned on Wednesday.

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders, including the President and Vice President, react to the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

NSE co-location case: ED to also investigate tech glitch

NSE co-location case: ED to also investigate tech glitch

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Sebi had, in February, dropped allegations of fraudulent and unfair trade practices against NSE's former heads Ravi Narain and Chitra Ramakrishna in the co-lo case.

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Wray is a litigation attorney with law firm King & Spalding in Washington and Atlanta.

'We've reduced hate speech by half'

'We've reduced hate speech by half'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

'Our proactive detection rate for hate speech in India is close to 97 per cent -- which means that of the hate speech content we remove, we detect 97 per cent of it proactively, even before anyone reports it.'

Govt will continue to oppose Greenpeace activist's 'badmouthing' India

Govt will continue to oppose Greenpeace activist's 'badmouthing' India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Govt will continue to oppose Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai's 'badmouthing' India.

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

President Kovind, who arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day on his maiden State visit at the invitation of his counterpart M Abdul Hamid to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971, held delegation-level talks with him which was followed by a banquet.

Toolkit case: Hard disk seized from house, says Muluk's dad

Toolkit case: Hard disk seized from house, says Muluk's dad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Two persons claiming to be the personnel of Delhi Police seized a computer hard disk and other items from the house of green activist Shantanu Muluk, a suspect in the "toolkit" case related to the farmers' protest, without a search warrant on February 12, in Beed in Maharashtra, his father Shivlal Muluk has told local police.