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FIR filed against swimming coach at SAI centre

FIR filed against swimming coach at SAI centre

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sources at the SAI, Guwahati said the matter is being dealt with the "highest priority due to the highly sensitive nature" of the issue. They, however, refused to reveal further details.

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Season two once again goes for dramatic overkill despite the spine-chilling gravity of the true events it is based on, observes Mayur Sanap.

PIX: Tiger Shroff's GRAVITY-DEFYING stunts

PIX: Tiger Shroff's GRAVITY-DEFYING stunts

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Jackie Shroff's son gets ready for Bollywood.

Courts must not be hypersensitive while exercising contempt jurisdiction: SC

Courts must not be hypersensitive while exercising contempt jurisdiction: SC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sanjay Karol made the observation while setting aside a Calcutta high court order that had revoked a doctor's licence for contempt of court.

HC grants parole to foreigner murder convict to appeal in SC

HC grants parole to foreigner murder convict to appeal in SC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar said this "invaluable entitlement" cannot be denied on grounds of severity of the offence or availability of free legal assistance even if a special leave petition can be filed before the top court from jail itself.

In Search For Planet Nine

In Search For Planet Nine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Planet Nine, if it exists, is somewhere between 6-10 times the mass of Earth, and it may have an orbit that takes it around the sun once every 1,500 Earth years or more.

Jaishankar raises Khalistan issue with British leaders

Jaishankar raises Khalistan issue with British leaders

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised India's long-standing concerns about pro-Khalistan extremism in the United Kingdom during his meetings with the country's leaders, stressing that they should be on guard against the misuse of freedom of expression and speech.

Economic offenders not to be handcuffed: Parliamentary panel

Economic offenders not to be handcuffed: Parliamentary panel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

People taken into custody for economic offences should not be handcuffed and clubbed with those arrested for heinous crimes such as rape and murder, a parliamentary committee has recommended.

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'He should not come to Kerala and fight against the CPI which is an integral part of the INDIA alliance'

Unique experiment: Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moved to orbit Earth

Unique experiment: Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module moved to orbit Earth

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 has been moved from an orbit around the Moon to an orbit around Earth, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has said, terming the operation a unique experiment.

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Modigate is snowballing into a huge thing with the electorate. The BJP is in for huge punishment by the electorate.'

ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's automatic landing sequence

ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's automatic landing sequence

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

ISRO Chairman S Somanath had recently said the most critical part of the landing will be the process of reducing the velocity of the lander from 30 km height to the final landing, and the ability to reorient the spacecraft from horizontal to vertical direction. "This is the trick we have to play here," he said.

Flawless! Ananya In Metallic Blue

Flawless! Ananya In Metallic Blue

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Bold, bright and beautiful Ananya Panday in blue.

Oppn demands Amit Shah's statement on Parliament breach, debate

Oppn demands Amit Shah's statement on Parliament breach, debate

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a letter he wrote to the Chairman, Kharge urged him to not take up any other business in the House and keep the proceedings limited to the discussion on the security breach.

Alarming erosion of fundamental rights in India: UN

Alarming erosion of fundamental rights in India: UN

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

"India risks becoming one of the world's main generators of instability, atrocities and violence because of the massive scale and gravity of the violations and abuses targeting mainly religious and other minorities such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and others. It is not just individual or local, it is systematic and a reflection of religious nationalism," he said.

Kushi Review: Decent Watch, Good Performances

Kushi Review: Decent Watch, Good Performances

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

If you are looking for a fluffy rom-com without much pravachan, Kushi is worth a watch, recommends Divya Nair.

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

If a 15 seconds-long mic problem merits a case being registered, then the police risk an avalanche of complaints of similar and greater gravity, seeking their intervention, notes Shyam G Menon.

'Kuch to hoga': Bombay HC to act on illegal construction

'Kuch to hoga': Bombay HC to act on illegal construction

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

The Bombay high court on Monday rued that for long illegal constructions have been mushrooming but time has now come to change the attitude that nothing will happen to such structures.

Oppn MPs walk out of Parliamentary panel meet for omitting Manipur issue

Oppn MPs walk out of Parliamentary panel meet for omitting Manipur issue

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

In the letter, they said as members of the committee, it is their moral and constitutional responsibility to discuss this matter with utmost urgency and the required sincerity.

2 Brightcom officials barred from holding managerial posts till further order

2 Brightcom officials barred from holding managerial posts till further order

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Sebi on Tuesday restrained two Brightcom Group officials, M Suresh Kumar Reddy and Narayan Raju, from holding any managerial position in the company or its subsidiaries until further orders. Reddy is the promoter-cum-chairman and MD of Brightcom Group Ltd (BGL) while Raju is the chief financial officer. Besides, the regulator also banned Reddy from the securities market until further orders.

Good sign for SA as spin duo come to party just ahead of WC

Good sign for SA as spin duo come to party just ahead of WC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma lauded the team for their all-round performance and said that the team is looking for versatility with spin.

Ayodhya And India's New Tryst With Destiny

Ayodhya And India's New Tryst With Destiny

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

If Saudi Arabia, with just two Muslim holy sites of Mecca and Medina, can create a huge tourism-based ecosystem beyond oil, Ayodhya is sure to become the world's hottest religious tourism site in less than a decade, predicts R Jagannathan.

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

The Vaccine War Review: Absorbing Drama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Vaccine War leans towards stoking nationalistic fervour, but that shouldn't stop you from watching a film that is solemn about the Indian scientific community's achievement, notes Mayur Sanap.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Can Mahua Moitra Fight A 30 Year Battle With BJP?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

For that to happen, Moitra's much followed speeches should be heard outside Parliament so that the PR spins of the ruling dispensation are countered with informed debate, argues Shyam G Menon.

SC refuses plea against law disqualifying convicted MPs/MLAs

SC refuses plea against law disqualifying convicted MPs/MLAs

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging the validity of section 8 (3) of the Representation of the People Act which deals with automatic disqualification of MPs and state legislators upon being convicted and sentenced for two years or more in a criminal case.

Pune court orders terror case probe transfer to NIA

Pune court orders terror case probe transfer to NIA

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The special court also directed the ATS to hand over the custody of all the five accused to the NIA and also granted their transit remand to the central investigation agency, said public prosecutor (ATS) Vijay Fargade.

Will stay along China border till complete disengagement: IAF chief

Will stay along China border till complete disengagement: IAF chief

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Chief of Air Staff, addressing a press conference ahead of the Air Force Day on October 8, asserted that the IAF will continue to remain deployed along the frontier in the region till complete disengagement takes place in the remaining contested areas.

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

ED arrests J-K ex-minister Lal Singh in educational trust case

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Singh was under investigation by the federal agency as part of the case lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against an educational trust run by his wife and former legislator Kanta Andotra, they said.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

Of Modi And His Priorities

Of Modi And His Priorities

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

It isn't that a person occupying high office has no right to do what he/she likes. For sure, they do; after all, they are human. But there are also things like priority, timing and sense of larger country. Sadly, we live in a world awash in tunnel vision, asserts Shyam G Menon.

Kerala church sets up tribunal to try priest's anti-ecclesial activities

Kerala church sets up tribunal to try priest's anti-ecclesial activities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The bishop, in his order, alleged that though Puthiyaparambil was appointed as vicar of a local church, he didn't accept the appointment and suddenly left after publishing a note on social media.

SC cites lack of time, posts Bilkis hearing for July 17

SC cites lack of time, posts Bilkis hearing for July 17

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted, in accordance with its May 9 order, notices have been published in local newspapers, including those in Gujarati and English, against the convicts who could not be served (the notice).

PIX: Russian Rublev finally a Masters champion!

PIX: Russian Rublev finally a Masters champion!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Andrey Rublev made the most of Holger Rune's nerves to win a see-saw Monte Carlo final 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 on Sunday, as the Russian's talent was finally rewarded with a Masters title.

Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down, cites 'lack of support'

Afghan embassy in Delhi shuts down, cites 'lack of support'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi announced Saturday night that it is ceasing its operations from October 1, citing a 'lack of support from the host government', failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and reduction in personnel and resources.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

The Jengaburu Curse Review: Big Ambitions, Poor Execution

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

This tangled tale of good versus evil could have been far more intriguing, observes Mayur Sanap.

Bilkis pleaded with convicts she was like their sister, counsel tells SC

Bilkis pleaded with convicts she was like their sister, counsel tells SC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Commencing arguments on the plea challenging the remission granted last year to all the 11 convicts, advocate Shobha Gupta, appearing for Bilkis Bano, submitted she was brutally gang-raped while she was pregnant and her first child was smashed with a rock to death.

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar return moist-eyed, elevated, after spending an evening with clowns and derring-do stunt artistes at Rambo Circus.

CBI has prima facie extortion, bribery case against Wankhede

CBI has prima facie extortion, bribery case against Wankhede

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The CBI last month filed a first information report (FIR) against Wankhede and four others for allegedly demanding Rs 25 crore bribe in return of not framing Aryan Khan in the drugs case.