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Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Haq Release

Madhya Pradesh High Court Allows Haq Release

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court has dismissed a petition filed by Shah Bano Begum's daughter seeking to stop the release of the Hindi film Haq, inspired by her mother's famous legal battle, holding that a person's right to reputation or privacy is not heritable.

HC allows release of film 'Haq' based on Shah Bano case

HC allows release of film 'Haq' based on Shah Bano case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition seeking a stay on the release of the Hindi film 'Haq', which is inspired by the life and legal struggle of Shah Bano Begum. The court found the petition devoid of merit, clearing the way for the film's release.

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

6 Teams, 48 Archers, APL Looks To Hit Bullseye!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Top archers to compete for six franchises; Jyoti, Deepika, Dhiraj top Indians in inaugural APL

APL: Draft system, unique format and world class archers

APL: Draft system, unique format and world class archers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Indian archers were picked based on world rankings as well as Archery Association of India's recent selection trials.

PHOTOS: Surat goes under water after 100 mm of rains

PHOTOS: Surat goes under water after 100 mm of rains

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Various parts of Surat were flooded after incessant rainfall in the region. Over 100 mm of rain has blocked roads and led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas.

Chauhan, Jignas power India to top Asian Archery

Chauhan, Jignas power India to top Asian Archery

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Men's compound trio of Rajat Chauhan, Ritul Chatterjee and Chittibomma Jignas ensured India another gold medal after the fancied recurve archers flopped in the first Asian Grand Prix that concluded in Bangkok.

Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora's residence searched

Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora's residence searched

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

The Mumbai police probing the killing of veteran reporter J Dey on Saturday searched the residence of journalist Jigna Vora who was arrested in the case on Friday and seized her laptop.

Bigg Boss: 'Everyone gave me tremendous respect'

Bigg Boss: 'Everyone gave me tremendous respect'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'My emotions overflowed inside the Bigg Boss house and there is a reason for this: For 13 years, I have not shown my emotional side to the world.'

'A lot of actresses wanted my role'

'A lot of actresses wanted my role'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'But Hansal sir stood by me.' 'He said he saw the same hunger in my audition that Jigna Vora had.' 'He felt I needed to prove my worth just like Jigna did.'

J Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora charged under MCOCA

J Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora charged under MCOCA

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

The Mumbai crime branch on Tuesday filed a supplementary chargesheet in the sensational murder of senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey, which detailed the role allegedly played by journalist Jigna Vora.

Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora seeks in-camera trial

Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora seeks in-camera trial

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Journalist Jigna Vora, arrested in connection with the murder of senior scribe Jyotirmoy Dey on Tuesday moved the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court in Mumbai seeking in-camera trial in the case.

Jigna Vora lied about phone calls to Rajan: Police

Jigna Vora lied about phone calls to Rajan: Police

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Journalist Jigna Vora, arrested in the murder of senior crime reporter J Dey, invited the suspicion of investigators when she claimed she never spoke to gangster Chhota Rajan on phone, an assertion not backed by facts, police said on Monday.

J Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora arrested under MCOCA

J Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora arrested under MCOCA

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

In a new twist to veteran crime reporter J Dey murder case, police on Friday arrested Jigna Vora, a senior woman journalist under the stringent Maharashtra control of Organised Crime Act for allegedly abetting the crime.

Shruti-Sonam Shine At Filmfare OTT Awards

Shruti-Sonam Shine At Filmfare OTT Awards

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The fourth Filmfare OTT awards saw some interesting winners as top shows like Scoop and Jubilee as well as movies like Darlings and Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai scored big.

Journalist Jigna Vora gets bail in J Dey murder case

Journalist Jigna Vora gets bail in J Dey murder case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Observing that she has a child to look after and is a single parent, a Special Court on Friday granted bail to Jigna Vora. Vora was held under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act for her alleged complicity in the murder of fellow journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.

Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora's custody extended till Dec 9

Dey murder: Journalist Jigna Vora's custody extended till Dec 9

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

A special court in Mumbai on Monday extended till December 9 the police custody of journalist Jigna Vora, arrested on charges of abetting the murder of senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

SCOOP! Karishma Wins Big In Busan

SCOOP! Karishma Wins Big In Busan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Hansal Mehta's Scoop won in two categories at the 2023 Busan Film Festival's Asia Contents Awards and Global OTT Awards.

Court extends police remand of Jigna Vora; says no to narco

Court extends police remand of Jigna Vora; says no to narco

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Claiming that journalist Jigna Vora, held in connection with the murder of senior crime reporter J Dey, is not co-operating in probe and contradicting statements, police on Thursday sought permission from a special court to conduct narco-analysis test on her but its plea was turned down.

J Dey case: Court rejects Jigna Vora's plea seeking media gag

J Dey case: Court rejects Jigna Vora's plea seeking media gag

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

A special court on Saturday rejected an application by journalist Jigna Vora, arrested in connection with the murder of senior scribe Jyotirmoy Dey, seeking to direct the media to quote sources of their information while publishing stories regarding the crime. "The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act court has rejected the application as no case of defamation could be made out. The judge observed that no order can be passed against the media," said the court.

J Dey case: Jigna Vora's judicial custody extended till Jan 3

J Dey case: Jigna Vora's judicial custody extended till Jan 3

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

A special court on Tuesday extended till January 3 the judicial custody of all the eleven accused, including woman journalist Jigna Vora, arrested in connection with the murder of the senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey.

Dey murder: Scribe Jigna Vora in judicial remand till Dec 20

Dey murder: Scribe Jigna Vora in judicial remand till Dec 20

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Prosecutor Dilip Shah told the court that the Crime Branch was not pressing for police custody of the duo as they were not required for custodial interrogation any further.

Dey murder case: Cops to seek further remand of Jigna Vora

Dey murder case: Cops to seek further remand of Jigna Vora

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Police will on Thursday cite "new developments" in the murder case of crime reporter J Dey while seeking the extension of custody of woman journalist Jigna Vora, who was arrested last week.

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

'I look for stories that don't allow me to sleep'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'It just so happens that some amazing, true-life stories come my way.'

'I still live in constant fear'

'I still live in constant fear'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The list of betrayals is long.' 'People, who said they were like family, have backstabbed me most.'

J Dey murder: Charges framed against 10 accused, including journalist Jigna Vora

J Dey murder: Charges framed against 10 accused, including journalist Jigna Vora

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court in Mumbai on Monday framed charges against 10 accused, including arrested scribe Jigna Vora, in the journalist J Dey murder case of 2011.

Bigg Boss 17: Will She Steal Your Heart?

Bigg Boss 17: Will She Steal Your Heart?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The competition between Dil, Dimaag and Dum promises much entertainment in the days to come, expects Divya Nair.

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rajan, who is presently lodged at the Tihar jail, sought a stay on the release of the series and an order to take down the trailer.

'I was the dangerous person in Bigg Boss'

'I was the dangerous person in Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

'They voted me out as they realised that I am not a meethi choori, but a teeki one.'

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Watch Aishwarya's Romance Gone Wrong On OTT

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Royal tragedies, loony vampires, nuclear disasters, scoop hunters becoming the story, all that and more on OTT this week.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

'A Year Of Memorable Performances'

'A Year Of Memorable Performances'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'Suvinder Vicky in Kohrra. Manoj Bajpayee in Joram. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in Joram and Scoop. Gagan Dev Riar in Scam 2003. Sukant Goel in Kaala Paani.' 'The number of awards will not be enough for the kind of work that has happened this year.'

'Scoop already released': Court refuses relief to Chhota Rajan

'Scoop already released': Court refuses relief to Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The jailed gangster had on Thursday moved the court against the web series, saying that the 'use or misuse of the attributes of his personality' without his prior consent amounted to infringement of his 'personality rights' as well as defamation.

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

'My husband asked for my autograph'

'My husband asked for my autograph'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'I didn't know TV artistes have so much of struggle. I had no clue.' 'I thought an actor is an actor because that's what I've seen in the West.' 'But because of the TV tag, I had to struggle, and that was like an eye opener for me.'

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Scoop Review: TERRIFIC Show!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Even those with no knowledge of the inner workings of the media and police, would find Scoop absorbing as a human drama and the story of the resilience of a woman, her family and true friends, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Jigna Vora arrested without strong evidence: Vinod Tawde

Jigna Vora arrested without strong evidence: Vinod Tawde

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Opposition leader in the legislative council Vinod Tawde, alleged that the local hand in terrorism has been exposed after Abu Jundal's arrest.

Madhuri Dixit: Had I really done all those films?

Madhuri Dixit: Had I really done all those films?

Rediff.com17 May 2012

As Madhuri Dixit celebrates her birthday today, May 15, we understand the actress better through a revealing interview in the new book Mother Maiden Mistress: Women in Hindi Cinema 1950-2010.

Woman gang raped in MP; BJP corporator among five booked

Woman gang raped in MP; BJP corporator among five booked

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly gang raped by five persons, including a Bharatiya Janata Party corporator, near Dang Karera village in the district, police said.

Dey murder: Court rejects Rajan aide's bail plea

Dey murder: Court rejects Rajan aide's bail plea

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court on Thursday rejected the bail application of Paulson Joseph, an alleged Chota Rajan aide, arrested in connection with the murder of senior journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The masked, blue gowned and now fogged face shields were highly skilled and capable health care workers -- but inside their protective clothing they were people, with emotions -- sad, fearful, tears pouring down their masks and dripping off the sky blue water repellent gowns. Even Kevin the hulk, the male nurse who I saw lift a patient single-handedly to place an X-ray plate under the chest, was staring at his foot wear, moved to tears. Dr Sanjeeth Peter reveals what goes on in a Covid ICU: The second of a heart-wrenching multi-part diary of a Covid Warrior.