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HC reopens disproportionate wealth case against OPS, slams lower courts

HC reopens disproportionate wealth case against OPS, slams lower courts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The Madras high court on Thursday ordered issuing notice to deposed All Indi Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam and his relatives on a criminal revision case initiated on its own, relating to their discharge in a disproportionate wealth case by a trial court in 2012.

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Global Chess League: Steve Waugh, Sania Mirza attend opening ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Dubai witnessed a historic moment as the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League was held on Thursday.

RBI to regulate MasterCard, Visa

RBI to regulate MasterCard, Visa

Rediff.com26 May 2007

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to bring global payment systems such as MasterCard International and Visa International under its regulatory framework.

Lahiri to pair with Westwood, Jimenez at Masters

Lahiri to pair with Westwood, Jimenez at Masters

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Anirban Lahiri is going the full distance in terms of preparation and soaking in the atmosphere as he plays the pre-event traditional Par-3 which opens the official action at the Masters each year.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Modi's degree: HC wraps up hearings on Kejriwal's review plea, reserves order

Modi's degree: HC wraps up hearings on Kejriwal's review plea, reserves order

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

One of the key contentions raised by Kejriwal in his review plea is that contrary to Gujarat University's claim about Modi's degree being available online, no such degree is available on the university's website.

Pawar play: Twists and turns mark his long political journey

Pawar play: Twists and turns mark his long political journey

Rediff.com2 May 2023

In 1999, Sharad Pawar, along with P A Sangma and Tariq Anwar were expelled from Congress. The same year, Pawar founded the NCP.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

While the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 is celebrated by Indians across the world, two untrumpeted engineering colleges in Kerala are basking in the glory of the key role played by some of their alumni in the crucial Moon mission.

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Is Ajit Doval Failing India On Security?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

It is when one looks away from the immediate song and dance and at the granular detail of what has been going on since 2014 that one realises what the quality and competence of thinking and execution is in this project we call New India, asserts Aakar Patel.

'There is not a major worry on the price front'

'There is not a major worry on the price front'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'I believe that as we produce more, our cost will come down further. We will maintain our competitiveness.'

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy. While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their implications for India's much-vaunted strategic autonomy should be a matter of deeper and closer reflection, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Injured Safin to miss Masters Cup

Injured Safin to miss Masters Cup

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

The Australian Open champion has not fully recovered from a knee injury and will miss next month's Masters Cup in Shanghai.

Most CBI officers were against Sisodia's arrest, claims Kejriwal

Most CBI officers were against Sisodia's arrest, claims Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Sisodia's arrest, one of the high-profile actions against an opposition leader, came after that of Satyendar Jain, Delhi's then health minister, in June last year.

'ISRO scientists are not bothered about money but...'

'ISRO scientists are not bothered about money but...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Ex-ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair said the scientists at space agency have achieved this historic success by getting a salary one-fifth of the scientists in the developed world.

'Master re-packager' Modi is on maun vrat: Sonia

'Master re-packager' Modi is on maun vrat: Sonia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Launching a direct attack at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that the 'Mann ki Baat' man appears to retreat into a 'maun vrat' whenever there is a scandal involving his colleagues.

Why this ISRO scientist has not visited his Manipur home for over 2 years

Why this ISRO scientist has not visited his Manipur home for over 2 years

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Meet Indian Space Research Organisation scientist Ningthoujam Raghu Singh, who was one of the bright sparks responsible for sending Chandrayaan-3 to the moon.

Cong faux pas! Modi, a master organiser, says ad

Cong faux pas! Modi, a master organiser, says ad

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

In a possibly embarrassing gaffe, the main opposition Congress has praised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in an advertisement in this election year.

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday mooted constituting an expert committee for conducting a "complete and comprehensive" study on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan region in the country, where unplanned development has caused devastation in recent times, terming it a "very important issue".

Why HDFC Bank Is On A Hiring Spree

Why HDFC Bank Is On A Hiring Spree

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Between March 2022 and September 2023, HDFC Bank added 56,310 employees.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Now, Prakash Raj attacked for congratulating ISRO

Now, Prakash Raj attacked for congratulating ISRO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

In his latest tweet, the 58-year-old actor said the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's uncharted south pole was a moment of celebration for mankind.

India makes history as Chandrayaan-3 soft-lands on lunar south pole

India makes history as Chandrayaan-3 soft-lands on lunar south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

In a giant leap for its space programme, India's Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm on Wednesday, propelling the country to an exclusive club of four and making it the first country to land on the uncharted surface.

Cong slams Jaishankar over reply to Siddaramaiah's Sudan tweet

Cong slams Jaishankar over reply to Siddaramaiah's Sudan tweet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The Opposition party lashed out at the Modi government over the issue, saying the problem with most of ministers is that they are so eager to prove their loyalty to 'their master and be his voice' that they have forgotten that they are sworn to certain responsibilities.

Maha post-master general held on graft charges

Maha post-master general held on graft charges

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The Chief Post-Master General of Maharashtra and Goa was on Thursday arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2 crore for transferring a piece of government land to private parties. Manjit Singh Bali was apprehended by the anti-corruption wing of the central agency, officials said. Bali had allegedly taken the bribe to transfer land meant for post offices to private parties, they said.

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution,' passed away in Chennai on Thursday.

PM post for 2024 is not vacant: Giriraj Singh

PM post for 2024 is not vacant: Giriraj Singh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Asserting that the prime minister's job will remain with BJP leader Narendra Modi even after the general elections slated for next year, Singh claimed the country is scaling new heights under PM Modi's leadership.

ED files chargesheet against Hizbul chief, others

ED files chargesheet against Hizbul chief, others

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The prosecution complaint, ED's equivalent to chargesheet, has urged the court for confiscating attached assets totalling to Rs 1.22 crore in the case, besides other punishment under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

First US Navy ship arrives at TN port for repairs after Indo-US pact

First US Navy ship arrives at TN port for repairs after Indo-US pact

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The USNS Salvor was welcomed with a ceremony at the shipyard on Monday, and it is the first ship to arrive after the signing of the MSRA.

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

"Lady candidates need not apply." So read the postscript in a job notice from Telco (now Tata Motors) on a notice board in the corridors of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (now Bengaluru), in 1974. Irked, Sudha Murty, who was then pursuing her masters in computer science at the institute, wrote a postcard to JRD Tata, expressing her surprise at this gender discrimination, especially since the Tata Group were pioneers on many fronts. Shortly, Murty became the first woman on the firm's shop floor.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

>Legends from music, drama, art and social work were felicitated at the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan awards on Wednesday, April 24, night.

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

>Legends from music, drama, art and social work were felicitated at the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan awards on Wednesday, April 24, night.

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

When Bollywood Heroes Turned Heroines!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to repeat the flirtatious woman deed second time around in Dream Girl 2.

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

It is on the exact spot where the Guru is said to have created 108 waterfalls, that the Yangtse clash took place between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA on the night of December 9, 2022. As it had done in Ladakh in May 2020, the PLA tried to change the unmarked LAC in the Yangtse sector in Arunachal Pradesh. It was the most serious border incident since the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, notes Claude Arpi.

Constitution remarkable homegrown product: CJI

Constitution remarkable homegrown product: CJI

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

When the Constitution is viewed from the context in which it emerged, it is nothing short of remarkable, he asserted.

Meet K Krithivasan, TCS' CEO-designate

Meet K Krithivasan, TCS' CEO-designate

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

"Humble", "kind", and "spiritual" are some adjectives used to describe K Krithivasan, chief executive officer designate and global head of banking, financial services, and insurance business, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he is an old stager. Krithivasan, based out of Chennai, has been part of the global technology sector for over 34 years. He joined TCS in 1989. During his long tenure at the company, he has held leadership roles in delivery, customer relationship management, large programme management, and sales.

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Nitish Kumar: Masterful craftsman who believes politics is the art of possible

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

Governors are BJP's 'karyakartas', alleges Kharge

Governors are BJP's 'karyakartas', alleges Kharge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Brazen overstepping of the Constitution by a few Governors recently has sullied the federal structure of our polity, Kharge said in a tweet

Nitish parries questions on exit polls predicting BJP win

Nitish parries questions on exit polls predicting BJP win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday ducked queries about exit polls predicting wins, in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly polls, for his former ally Bharatiya Janata Party which he has vowed to defeat with the help of a united opposition in the next general elections.