SC defers hearing on pleas against CEC appointment as per 2023 law

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the pleas against the appointments of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (EC) under the 2023 law. Photograph: ANI Photo A......

Long-pending electoral cases fuel distrust, says outgoing CEC

Outgoing Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday lamented that hearing of long-pending cases questioning electoral processes "fuel distrust" that petitioners intend to create and said it......

SC To Hear Plea Against CEC's Appointment Today

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would on February 19 take up on 'priority basis' the pleas against the appointments of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners under the 2023......

Why Do They Use Dunki Route To Leave India?

How have aspirations, ambitions and hopes broken down for these young men from the most advanced parts of India? asks Mihir S Sharma. IMAGE: Punjab ministers meet Indians who were deported from......

Mysuru layoffs: Infosys denies using force, intimidation tactics

IT services company Infosys on Wednesday said it did not use force or intimidation tactics when it laid off trainees at Mysuru campus over performance-related issues, and that it was explaining the......

Why Infosys laid off over 300 freshers

IT services company Infosys has laid off over 300 freshers who underwent foundational training at its Mysuru campus but could not clear internal assessments after three attempts, according to......

Why Must We Have 7 I-T Categories?

'The finance minister missed yet another opportunity to simplify the income tax structure in the Budget.''This was an opportune moment to get rid of the old tax system entirely and move fully to......

India's exports down 1% to $38.01 bn in Dec

India's trade deficit narrowed to $21.94 billion in December after last month's shocking surge to a lifetime high on the back of miscalculations in gold imports, government data showed on......

Shaunak Sen's Shocking Reveal

'October end, during a checkup for an autoimmune thing I got a shock diagnosis: A routine scan revealed a small malignant tumour in the kidney. Utter bolt from the blue.' IMAGE: Director Shaunak......

Paatal Lok 2 Review: Riveting!

Paatal Lok 2 breaks the second season curse and spins yet another engrossing mystery, observes Mayur Sanap. It is always daunting to dive into shows that had excellent first seasons, as more often......

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.Rediff.com begins celebrations of the Great Showman's birth centenary on December 14 with this......

Why Abhishek Missed Aishwarya's Birthday

Photograph: Kind courtesy Aishwarya Rai Bachchan/Instagram When Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated her birthday solo in Dubai on November 1, the speculation regarding the Abhishek......

Will Mohammedan Sporting's Head Coach return?

'Circumstances force me to make this difficult decision' IMAGE: Mohammedan Sporting's Head Coach Andrey Chernyshov quit the club on Wednesday over non-payment of salaries. Photograph: Andrey......

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

'India's powerful presence in the ICC is in direct proportion to their contribution of around 70 per cent of cricket's income. It's a complex issue to which cricket hasn't found a workable......

Legend calls for urgent wide ball rule overhaul

ICC Cricket Committee looking to give leeway to bowlers on wides: Shaun Pollock IMAGE: Across ODIs and T20Is, batters make late movements across the crease to disturb bowlers' line and lengths and......

ISL: Miranda's late goal helps Hyderabad hold Goa

IMAGE: Hyderabad FC players celebrate after Allan de Souza Miranda's injury-time equaliser in the Indian Super League match against FC Goa at Margao, Goa, on Wednesday. Photograph:......

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

IMAGE: Novak Djokovic reacts after winning the third set during his first round match against Nishesh Basavareddy of the US at the Australian Open on Monday. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Novak......