Should CJI be involved in executive appointments? Experts differ

Legal experts on Saturday gave divergent views on whether the Chief Justice of India should be involved in executive appointments with some saying the CJI's participation adds fairness in the......

70 lakh voters added suddenly: Rahul on Maha poll results

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that about 70 lakh voters, equivalent to Himachal Pradesh's population, were added to the electoral rolls in Maharashtra between the Lok Sabha......

Foreign secretary Misri reaches Beijing for talks with Chinese officials

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri arrived here Sunday for a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with Chinese officials, in the second such high-profile visit from India to China in less than......

Kumbh devotees walk 15 km for bus; thousands stranded at rly station

It is quarter to 10 pm on Thursday. A group of more than a dozen pilgrims, tired after a nearly 30-km walk to and from Triveni Sangam, take a rest for a while on the side of a road near a mustard......

CAIT seeks action against quick commerce firms

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) representing 70 million traders has written to Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, drawing his attention to the alleged violations of laws and......

Jio seeks revised paper on satellite spectrum allocation

Reliance Jio has urged telecom regulator Trai to come up with a revised paper on spectrum allocation for satellite communication alleging that it ignores the key point of ensuring level-playing......

Q-com's growth disrupting retail, say distributors

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distributors' association has written to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, expressing its apprehensions that the “unchecked expansion” of quick......

Fair trade, focus on manufacturing, infra on steel firms' Budget wish list

India's leading steel companies hope the Modi 3.0 Budget will continue the massive capital expenditure currently underway, focusing on infrastructure development, manufacturing, and fair trade.......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

Why Is Aishwarya's Arm In A Sling?

Photograph: ANI Photo Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai airport as she left for the Cannes Film Festival in France. Daughter Aaradhya accompanied her. Surprisingly, Ash's arm was in a......

Kuhnemann says he 'never doubted' his bowling action

'It was a disappointing way to finish what was such a successful Test series for Australia.' IMAGE: Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann was reported for a suspect bowling action after the second......

Champions Trophy: Can India knock out Pakistan?

IMAGE: India are likely to go in with the 11 that easily beat Bangladesh when they take on Pakistan in the Champions Trophy match in Dubai on Sunday. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Hyped as a......

Was Harshit Rana's Inclusion Fair?

IMAGE: The decision to bring in Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube raised eyebrows in the England camp. Photograph: BCCI   Pune's fourth T20I between India and England......

'India Doesn't Need Wins Tarnished By...'

'How can an Indian match referee allow this Indian replacement? Match officials should be independent to prevent bias.' IMAGE: Sunil Gavaskar emphasised that India, a dominant cricketing force,......

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

SCORECARD IMAGE: Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith lauded his batters after the thumping victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test, saying 'to post 650 on what was a wicket that offered a......