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Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Frivolous: SC rejects CBI plea on LOCs against actor Rhea, kin

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan warned the probe agency and remarked it had moved a "frivolous petition" only because one of the accused was a high-profile person.

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court has declared a pollution-free environment a constitutional right and criticized the Maharashtra government for failing to address the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. The court expressed its disappointment with the government's lack of initiative, stating that citizens should not suffer due to the inaction of authorities. The court highlighted the severe air pollution levels in Mumbai, especially along major roads, and ordered the traffic department to take immediate action to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

BJYM workers vandalise Cong office in Mumbai over Ambedkar issue; 14 held

BJYM workers vandalise Cong office in Mumbai over Ambedkar issue; 14 held

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha (BJYM) workers vandalised a Congress office in Mumbai on Thursday, claiming the party had always insulted Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. The protest followed Congress leaders' accusations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for insulting Ambedkar in a Rajya Sabha speech. Several BJYM workers were detained and an FIR was filed against them.

Khushi-Vedang Attend Aaliyah Kashyap's Haldi

Khushi-Vedang Attend Aaliyah Kashyap's Haldi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Aaliyah and Shane will tie the knot on December 11 at the Bombay Club, Mahalakshmi Race Course, south Mumbai.

Co-location could be BSE's next big revenue driver

Co-location could be BSE's next big revenue driver

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Co-location attracts institutional investors, which drives volumes for long-dated options, with higher realisations at lower costs.

Alia Joins Kajol-Rani At Durga Puja

Alia Joins Kajol-Rani At Durga Puja

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Durga pujo celebrations continue, and this time, Alia Bhatt joins the Mukherjees at the the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal.

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

'I'll do whatever it takes to win for Punjab'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh is preparing for the upcoming IPL season with a focus on countering the 'familiarity factor' and improving his game.

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

'If You're Beautiful From Inside....'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Actor Krystle D'souza on her idea of eternal beauty, the importance of overall fitness and more...

'They See Me As A Villain'

'They See Me As A Villain'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'I want to break the notion that models can't act.'

Hot Hotter Hottest! Ameesha, Mandira, Sonali on the red carpet

Hot Hotter Hottest! Ameesha, Mandira, Sonali on the red carpet

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Meet the glamorous guests at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2024.

No trademark, copyright rights for FB group, rules Bombay HC

No trademark, copyright rights for FB group, rules Bombay HC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The recovery and restoration of ownership of a group on Facebook cannot be termed as a dispute relating to trademark and intellectual property, the Bombay high court said while holding that a civil court has the jurisdiction to hear a suit seeking such declaration.

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"' For the last time, in Army uniform and much to his surprise, I replied, "Sir, I am not from Kodagu.".'

Who Is This Actress?

Who Is This Actress?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Disha goes glam... Athiya flaunts her bag... Kriti De-cembers...

HC suspends Chhota Rajan's life sentence, grants bail

HC suspends Chhota Rajan's life sentence, grants bail

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Rajan will, however, continue to remain in jail in connection with other criminal cases.

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Jimmy Carter's India Connection

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Lillian Carter, a trained nurse and a Peace Corps worker, spent two years of her life, when she was in her late 60s, serving the poor in India, in the 1960s. She was posted as a volunteer to Vikhroli, then a village 30 km outside of Mumbai and a Godrej township, and was there from 1966 to 1968.

Does Sana Need A Kala Tikka?

Does Sana Need A Kala Tikka?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Television actor and Bigg Boss OTT 3 winner Sana Makbul made a take-your-breath-away entry, walking for designer Varshha at the Bombay Times Fashion Week in Mumbai.

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

'I Should Have Won 1.25 Lakh Votes'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'There is a difference between a politician and leader.' 'A politician will have his pound of flesh first and do everything else later.' 'A leader will sacrifice everything to help people.'

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Laapataa Ladies Out Of Oscars Race

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Shahana Goswami's Santosh has been shortlisted for the best foreign film Oscars.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Showman Special Quiz

Raj Kapoor@100: The Showman Special Quiz

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'We have been fighting to treat political prisoners differently.' 'Except for Hyderabad and Kolkata, the concept of keeping political prisoners separate doesn't exist in India.'

'Everyone Who Pays Tax Will Get Something Beneficial'

'Everyone Who Pays Tax Will Get Something Beneficial'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'The voice which came wherever I travelled was that we are proud taxpayers. We are honest taxpayers. We want to continue to serve the country by being good taxpayers.' 'But what do you think about the kind of things you can do for us?'

HC gives clean chit to police in death of Salman home firing accused

HC gives clean chit to police in death of Salman home firing accused

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan said there seems to be nothing amiss about the death.

Rohit is out of form but not out of confidence

Rohit is out of form but not out of confidence

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

'For a person like me, it's all about how I feel in my mind, what kind of prep I'm having before each game, and how I'm feeling about myself.'

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' gets censor certificate

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' gets censor certificate

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The film was scheduled to hit theatres across the country on September 6 but couldn't keep its date as it didn't get clearance certificate from the censor board, which is important for the public exhibition of films in India.

Ethnic Suits Shaandaar Shibani

Ethnic Suits Shaandaar Shibani

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Autumnal colours are also Indian bridal shades and how splendid are lehengas that blend these hues together.

Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana

Emergency: What Priyanka Gandhi Told Kangana

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'Indira Gandhi was a very weak person,' Kangana claimed. 'She had many crutches around and was constantly seeking validation.'

BP beats Shell; to operate ONGC's Mumbai High fields

BP beats Shell; to operate ONGC's Mumbai High fields

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

BP Plc has won a bid to operate ONGC's giant Mumbai High oil and gas field by offering up to 60 per cent increase in output over baseline, the state-owned firm said on Wednesday. State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) had in June last year floated a tender seeking foreign partners to reverse declining output at its flagship Mumbai High fields, offering a share of revenue from incremental production plus a fixed fee but not any equity stake.

Kajol, Yug Serve Bhog At Durga Puja

Kajol, Yug Serve Bhog At Durga Puja

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Like every year, the Mukherjees got together to celebrate Durga Puja, looking beautiful in their colourful traditional wear.

Paying the price for...: Kangana after HC order on 'Emergency'

Paying the price for...: Kangana after HC order on 'Emergency'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Emergency is caught up in a controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, objected, accusing it of misrepresenting the community and getting historical facts wrong.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

Bombay HC quashes Eknath Shinde's stay on coop bank recruitment

Bombay HC quashes Eknath Shinde's stay on coop bank recruitment

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court has quashed the decision of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to stay the recruitment process of a co-operative bank, noting that the CM has no powers to review or modify the calls taken by the minister concerned.

Sanjeeda Shaikh Took Everyone's Breath Away

Sanjeeda Shaikh Took Everyone's Breath Away

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

ALL eyes are on Sanjeeda

Chahal-Shaw Bond In Britain

Chahal-Shaw Bond In Britain

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Chahal and Shaw attended the English Premier League season opener between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday.

Lesbian couple accused of stealing girl child gets bail

Lesbian couple accused of stealing girl child gets bail

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court granted bail to a lesbian couple, arrested for allegedly kidnapping a five-year-old girl, noting that at worst it can be said they undertook an illegal approach to fulfill their desire to have a child. The court acknowledged the couple's desire to have a child and their inability to do so biologically, stating that they would now also be unable to adopt a minor child. The couple had been in jail for eight months. The FIR against the couple was registered in March this year on a complaint by the child's parents in suburban Mumbai. The couple allegedly paid Rs 9,000 to the other accused in the case for arranging the child.

An Angel Named Palak Tiwari

An Angel Named Palak Tiwari

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

She wafted down the ramp like she had stepped out of your dream.

Non-consensual intercourse with minor wife is rape: HC

Non-consensual intercourse with minor wife is rape: HC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

The man, who was sentenced to 10 years in jail by the sessions court, claimed since the victim was his wife, their sexual relationship cannot be termed as rape.

NGO rescues snake found in judge's chamber at Bombay HC

NGO rescues snake found in judge's chamber at Bombay HC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The 4.5 to 5 feet long, non-venomous snake was found by the court staff at around 9.30am when Justice N R Borkar was not present in his chamber, which is on the ground floor of the three-storey high court building.

Diana Penty What's Your Secret?

Diana Penty What's Your Secret?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

She glowed. And she twinkled.

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court has refused to release Mihir Shah, the main accused in a BMW hit-and-run case, on the grounds of "illegal" arrest. Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena leader, and his driver had filed petitions in the HC claiming they have been illegally detained. The court dismissed the petitions, stating that the police had not informed them the grounds of their arrest at the time, which was in violation of the law. Both Shah and his driver are presently in judicial custody.

Why Ram Gopal Varma Was Ashamed After Watching Satya

Why Ram Gopal Varma Was Ashamed After Watching Satya

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'I've never seen Ramuji cry... even when his father passed away.' 'But after the special screening of Satya, he was crying.'