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Supreme court upholds criminal defamation law

Supreme court upholds criminal defamation law

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The verdict was reserved on August 13 last year after bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Prafulla C Pant heard the matter spread over a month.

All you need to know before Trump arrives

All you need to know before Trump arrives

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If there is one certainty in this visit, it is that Trump does not follow a script. He is unpredictable,' highlights Ambassador B S Prakash.

Omar condemns tourist's killing

Omar condemns tourist's killing

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The former CM of the state also lashed out at the state government saying the Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party ruling alliance was a failure.

Dec 16 gang-rape: SC appoints senior advocates to defend convicts

Dec 16 gang-rape: SC appoints senior advocates to defend convicts

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday appointed two amicus curiae on appeals of four condemned convicts in the December 16 gang-rape and murder case against the Delhi high court order upholding their death sentence.

India, China can rule global IT, energy

India, China can rule global IT, energy

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

At $100 billion, India and China will soon form the world's largest trading bloc. Together, they can rule the global IT industry, drive energy bargains and shift the balance of power to Asia.

Indian varsities must engage in R&D: PM

Indian varsities must engage in R&D: PM

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Expressing concern over scientific enterprise in the country facing a talent crunch, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said universities must reform and rejuvenate to bring back research closer to their campuses.

Review: Iru Mugan is a let down

Review: Iru Mugan is a let down

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The narrative lacks intensity and pace and unfolds rather blandly, feels S Saraswathi.

Markets:Chance of a surprise recovery running thin

Markets:Chance of a surprise recovery running thin

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The outlook for the markets on Monday is that of continued caution as bulls are appearing to lose their initiative to bears and the probability of a surprise recovery runs thin.

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A woman who faced life threats and sexual abuses online for her tweets ahead of gymnast Dipa Karmakar's performance in Rio Olympics sought the help of Union Minister Sushma Swaraj following which a case was lodged by Rajasthan Police.

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

A lockdown for ventilators and hospital beds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'Why not simply make some more ventilators and find some more beds? How much would it cost?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Review: Kaththi Sandai has nothing new to offer

Review: Kaththi Sandai has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Kaththi Sandai is a tedious action film, feels S Saraswathi.

The road to the discovery of 'Saraswati'

The road to the discovery of 'Saraswati'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Saraswati spreads across 600 million light years and is four billion light years away from Earth.

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Gambhir, top officials skip key meeting on pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Top officials of the environment ministry, Delhi Development Authority and municipal commissioners also stayed away from the deliberations.

Time to find out what lies below Ayodhya

Time to find out what lies below Ayodhya

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'It is entirely possible that there are many treasures of our history and our faith buried deep underground,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'No other leader in our history, or that of our neighbours, has been able to produce anything of the quality that Nehru did,' says Aakar Patel.

NIA, Delhi police spar over Indian Mujahideen operatives

NIA, Delhi police spar over Indian Mujahideen operatives

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

A tug of war was witnessed in a Delhi court between the National Investigation Agency and the Special Cell of Delhi Police for seeking the custody of top Indian Mujahideen operatives Tehseen Akhtar and Zia-ur-Rehman alias Waqas.

Govt warns Twitter of strict action if it fails to curb hate messages

Govt warns Twitter of strict action if it fails to curb hate messages

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

During the meeting, it was impressed upon Twitter representatives that they should improve their system of response to investigation-related legal requests.

Accenture opens technology lab in Bangalore

Accenture opens technology lab in Bangalore

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

The centre of gravity of the technology world is moving to India. This is arguably the biggest certificate ever issued on India's technology strength, given that it comes from Don Rippert, Chief Technology Officer of the $17 billion Accenture.

The Poverty Puzzle

The Poverty Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

There's no silver bullet to get rid of poverty, says Alok Sheel.

Indian scientists discover 'Saraswati' -- a supercluster of galaxies

Indian scientists discover 'Saraswati' -- a supercluster of galaxies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

This is one of the largest known structures in the neighbourhood of the universe, 4,000 million light-years away from Earth and roughly more than 10 billion years old, IUCAA said.

Chinese juggernaut will run over India: Book

Chinese juggernaut will run over India: Book

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

"The increasingly vocal China-Japan feud, the not-so-veiled Sino-Indian rivalry and the growing concerns in Asia over China's rising power make the future course of Asian security uncertain," says Brahma Chellaney in his book.

Machine Review: Is this what they call a film nowadays?

Machine Review: Is this what they call a film nowadays?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Unless you want to become a machine like this film probably wants, stay away from it, advises Prasanna D Zore.

Sabarimala: 2 women return after reaching hilltop amid protests

Sabarimala: 2 women return after reaching hilltop amid protests

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The devotees, including senior citizens and children, protested against the entry of women of menstrual age group into the hill shrine.

Govt to probe IPO-tainted banks

Govt to probe IPO-tainted banks

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

The Funniest Action Scenes In The Movies

The Funniest Action Scenes In The Movies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

They are so bad, they're good for laughs!

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Herald case: Congress may knock SC doors to get HC judge's remarks expunged

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The Congress may approach the Supreme Court seeking expunction of some adverse remarks made by the Delhi high court in the National Herald Case in which Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are among the accused.

The science of Game of Thrones

The science of Game of Thrones

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'When so many noted universities -- including the likes of Harvard and the University of California -- are spending their resources on studying the world of GoT, it is fun to assess whether this fictional universe conforms with the laws of our real universe,' says Kumar Abhishek.

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

From Kutch to Itanagar, Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is only one emotion, it seems. Fear. Of coronavirus.

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India needs to follow countries such as Singapore who have and are further bolstering their cyber security apparatus.

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"Considering the facts and circumstances, I am of the view that police custody is justified," the judge said.

Markets extend rally; realty, metals shine

Markets extend rally; realty, metals shine

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

This is the highest closing for both the indices since May 15.

2 civilians killed as army fires at stone-pelters in Shopian, probe ordered

2 civilians killed as army fires at stone-pelters in Shopian, probe ordered

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Sitharaman told the chief minister that she would seek a detailed report in connection with the incident.

Didn't say anything against secularism: Meghalaya HC judge

Didn't say anything against secularism: Meghalaya HC judge

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Justice Sen said he does not belong to any political party and does not dream of getting a political berth after retirement. He said he had written the judgment based on truth, history and ground reality "to save the citizens of India, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or language".

10 yoga asanas to fight stress and anxiety

10 yoga asanas to fight stress and anxiety

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Invest 30 minutes a day in these simple exercises for a healthy mind and body.

Find out where the JOBS are in India!

Find out where the JOBS are in India!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'You can't take jobs to people, you have to take people to jobs.'

Should you workout during pregnancy?

Should you workout during pregnancy?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Always warm up before and allow your body to cool down, after exercising, says Zumba instructor and ambassador Sucheta Pal.

Sensex, Nifty close at all-time high

Sensex, Nifty close at all-time high

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

NSE Nifty was ruling at 4,058 having risen by 116 points.