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Delhi police may seek death penalty for rapists

Delhi police may seek death penalty for rapists

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said the Delhi police would write to the Union home ministry for appropriate changes in the law to invoke the death penalty for rapists.

'This was not rape, it was murder'

'This was not rape, it was murder'

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

'There have been rape victims in the past, but we have never seen such serious injuries.'

Nab all Delhi bus rapists at once: Shinde to police

Nab all Delhi bus rapists at once: Shinde to police

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2012

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde summoned Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Tuesday, and directed him to use all the available resources and nab the culprits behind the rape and assault of the 23-year-old physiotherapist who is battling for her life in a Delhi hospital.

Nobody should lay down his life for India: Martyr's dad

Nobody should lay down his life for India: Martyr's dad

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2012

Narinder Kumar Kalia, father of Kargil War martyr Captain Saurabh Kalia, is a heart-broken man.

'Ravi Shankar wanted music to reach the right people'

'Ravi Shankar wanted music to reach the right people'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2012

It was an immensely sad day for students of Ravi Shankar Institute of Music and Performing Arts in Delhi.

Ready to quit for future of Indian athletes: Chautala

Ready to quit for future of Indian athletes: Chautala

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2012

Abhay Chautala, who was elected president of the Indian Olympic Association, which was subsequently banned by the International Olympic Committee earlier this week, told rediff.com on Friday evening he will 'take a decision whether to move the court or not in due course of time'.

My mother made me think like a champion: Saina

My mother made me think like a champion: Saina

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2012

Bright, all smiles and confident, India's ace badminton player Saina Nehwal met a packed house in Delhi at the launch of her first autobiography, Playing to Win.

Who are we to ask Sachin to quit?, asks Bedi

Who are we to ask Sachin to quit?, asks Bedi

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2012

Former India skipper Bishan Singh Bedi refuses to join the calls for Sachin Tendulkar to call it a day from Test cricket.

Several attempts made to marginalise the CBI: A P Singh

Several attempts made to marginalise the CBI: A P Singh

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

Outgoing Central Bureau of Investigation Director A P Singh looks back at his tenure as the chief of the country's premier investigating agency. He spoke exclusively to Rediff.com's Onkar Singh.

26/11 commando struggles for recognition, pension

26/11 commando struggles for recognition, pension

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2012

Former NSG commando Surender Singh, who risked his life while fighting the terrorists during the 26/11 attacks, finally exposes his predicament after not receiving pension for the last 13 months. Priyanka reports from New Delhi.

Better late than never: BJP on Kasab hanging

Better late than never: BJP on Kasab hanging

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2012

"Better late than never. Kasab's hanging will act as a balm on the wounds of the people of Mumbai but their wounds are still fresh. They will get relief only when Kasab's handler's across the border are brought to justice," BJP senior vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.

'Both his critics and friends will miss Balasaheb'

'Both his critics and friends will miss Balasaheb'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2012

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray never compromised on issues of national importance, former BJP president Venkaiah Naidu tells rediff.com's Onkar Singh

'Mumbai doesn't fear Thackeray; it loves him'

'Mumbai doesn't fear Thackeray; it loves him'

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2012

"Balasaheb Thackeray is a great leader. There are many who would say that people are afraid of him. Mumbai doesn't fear him; it loves him". This is what Bharatiya Janata Party leader Prakash Javadekar has to say about ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.

'Gujarat's Muslims are terrified of Modi'

'Gujarat's Muslims are terrified of Modi'

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2012

With Azadi's Daughter -- The Journey of a Liberal Muslim Woman, Seema Mustafa chronicles her journey from the violence-ridden 1980s when she covered riots in Assam, Punjab and Kashmir. She says the book heavily borrows anecdotes from her personal life, and presents her views on not only her personal journey but also reflects upon the issues that riddle the Indian Muslim.

Jitender Mohla case: 'Media got its facts wrong'

Jitender Mohla case: 'Media got its facts wrong'

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

Rediff. com's Priyanka meets Jitender Mohla's father and counsel to know more about the case that resulted in the Delhi-based chartered accountant getting a life term.

Vaishnodevi-like temple to come up on Swiss Alps

Vaishnodevi-like temple to come up on Swiss Alps

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

With a view to spread India's devotional culture in Switzerland, Sudhir Sharma, a London-based businessman, has decided to set up a temple in green hill tops.

We will oppose FDI: AB Bardhan

We will oppose FDI: AB Bardhan

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2012

One thing is clear we will continue our fight against FDI, says Bardan.

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

'Too early to say whether Gadkari will get another term'

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Syed Shahnawaz Hussain spoke to rediff.com's Onkar Singh about the recent controversy surrounding party chief Nitin Gadkari and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's remarks about Shashi Tharoor.

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

'The BJP will win by two-thirds majority in Himachal'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2012

Anurag Thakur, son of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal and president of the Bhartiya Yuva Janata Dal, is confident that the Bharatiya Janata Party will return to power in the state with more than two-thirds majority.

'Syed Kazmi framed in conspiracy that goes beyond India'

'Syed Kazmi framed in conspiracy that goes beyond India'

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2012

In an interview with Rediff.com's Priyanka, Pracha says that he is gearing for the upcoming arguments in the case.