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December 16 incident involving minor is an aberration: SC

December 16 incident involving minor is an aberration: SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The December 16 gang-rape-cum-murder case allegedly involving a minor accused is gruesome but such incident is an "aberration rather than rule", the Supreme Court on Wednesday said.

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy continues, 6 more children die

Gorakhpur hospital tragedy continues, 6 more children die

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Additional director health Pushkar Anand said these fresh deaths occurred between August 12 and 14.

India is profoundly sick and I don't know if it will get better

India is profoundly sick and I don't know if it will get better

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

'When a country's humanity and morality levels are this low, it has a disease so deadly that it could die,' says Mitali Saran.

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Nitish Kumar's government has proved during these floods that it is a helpless government.'

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

'Given that 95 per cent of rapes are committed by adults and only 5 per cent by juveniles, these 95 per cent of rapes will continue to take place, so what women's safety are we talking about?'

Sheena Bora Case: Lawyer, witness wrestle over facts

Sheena Bora Case: Lawyer, witness wrestle over facts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Dr Gupta handled Shivade's blows with quite some equanimity... So it was often only Shivade down in the mud pit, egging and enticing the doctor to join the fight, while Dr Gupta cautiously kept to the sidelines, barely stepping a toe into the mud.

What is Bollywood reading?

What is Bollywood reading?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Welcome to the Bollywood Book Club!

Technology, Mr Modi, is the god with clay feet

Technology, Mr Modi, is the god with clay feet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Technology can certainly gain India membership in the comity of modern nations in the 21st century.

Badaun rape: Family holds dharna under tree where they were hanged

Badaun rape: Family holds dharna under tree where they were hanged

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The family members of the two teenage girls, who were allegedly gangraped and murdered here, on Monday staged a sit-in along with hundreds of villagers to protest against the remarks of Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police A L Banerjee and 'delay' in the Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the case.

Jihadi John fathered a 'secret' son in Syria

Jihadi John fathered a 'secret' son in Syria

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Jihadi John, the dreaded Islamic State executioner killed in a US drone strike in Syria last week, reportedly fathered a son who is automatically entitled to British citizenship.

Sheena Bora Trial: Like Indrani, Mekhail is a fighter

Sheena Bora Trial: Like Indrani, Mekhail is a fighter

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The ripping off the lid, that Mekhail did, on the chain of episodes that lead up to his sister's murder, while condemning Indrani for her actions, for the first time, paradoxically, allowed a more human -- if flawed and complicated -- picture to emerge of Indrani, allegedly The Woman Who Killed Her Own Daughter and shocked a nation.

UP: 13 children killed as train hits school van at unmanned crossing

UP: 13 children killed as train hits school van at unmanned crossing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Some eyewitnesses said the driver, who is among the injured, tried to speed across the level crossing even when onlookers tried to draw his attention to the approaching train.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

IB officer responsible for declaring Ishrat a terrorist: CBI

IB officer responsible for declaring Ishrat a terrorist: CBI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Former Intelligence Bureau Special Director Rajinder Kumar, accused by the Central Bureau of Investigation of murder in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, was allegedly the brain behind the affidavit filed by the Union home ministry declaring the 19-year-old victim a terrorist.

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Are we any closer to knowing Who Killed Sheena Bora?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

After 800 days, is it a little clearer that Accused No 1 through 4 are responsible for her death?

Review: Aarathu Sinam is a decent thriller

Review: Aarathu Sinam is a decent thriller

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Aarathu Sinam has many exciting moments that make it worth a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Gitanjali Gurbaxani, whose family has known Ram Jethmalani since their Pre-Partition days in Sind, recalls the legal luminary and 'the pride of the Sindhi community'.

Pistorius accused of intimidating Steenkamp's friend in court

Pistorius accused of intimidating Steenkamp's friend in court

Rediff.com7 May 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius, on trial for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, tried to intimidate a friend of the former model in court on Tuesday, according to the friend's lawyer.

National fencing champ dies after allegedly pushed off train

National fencing champ dies after allegedly pushed off train

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

National fencing champion, Hoshiyar Singh, died on Thursday after he was allegedly thrown off a moving train by Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel in Uttar Pradesh.

Peshawar massacre, revenge for Pak army operations in North Waziristan

Peshawar massacre, revenge for Pak army operations in North Waziristan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The horrific attack on the Peshawar school is the terrorists's retaliation for the Zarb-e-Azb military operation in North Waziristan.

IS terrorist who killed French cops called to turn 'Euro 2016 into a graveyard'

IS terrorist who killed French cops called to turn 'Euro 2016 into a graveyard'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The 25-year-old attacker called on other Muslims to attack 'police, journalists, public figures, prison guards and rappers,' listing around a dozen well-known figures by name.

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Fadnavis said preliminary reports made available to him stated that the tigress was shot after she attacked the forest staff trying to tranquilise her.

Abhijeet ko gussa kyon aata hain?

Abhijeet ko gussa kyon aata hain?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'Some reckon his bitterness results from wanting to stay relevant despite a waning career.'

All you wanted to know about Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the 'baba of bling'

All you wanted to know about Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the 'baba of bling'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim, head of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, is no regular godman.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

One couldn't help feeling a certain melancholy viewing these now vagrant documents and photographs that would never be rightfully cherished. The pictures spoke to you. They offered slices of extinguished lives. They breathed sadness too, for what could have been and will never be. The sweet promises that Life made and insolently, arrogantly never kept.

'Operation to arrest Rampal cost over Rs 26 crore'

'Operation to arrest Rampal cost over Rs 26 crore'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The massive operation to locate and arrest controversial 'godman' Rampal cost the exchequer over Rs 26 crore, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was told on Friday.

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the family of the Kathua rape victim should get justice.

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

How to protect yourself from Fake News & Cyber Crimes

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'More than 114 cases have been registered for spreading fake messages, rumours and fake news on WhatsApp.' 'People on various groups are reporting such crimes.' 'The most heartening development is people are now not tolerating such things.'

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Peter told Judge Jagdale that there was only jewellery in the locker -- some of it that he had "gifted to my wife" and some that "she had received" at the time of their marriage, that the CBI had already inspected the locker in his presence and were aware of what was there.

Badhaai ho, Bollywood!

Badhaai ho, Bollywood!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The hit parade of well-made movies continues, ticket sales are creeping up and OTTs are upping the game in one of the best years for the film industry.

I felt a little fear: Indrani's driver

I felt a little fear: Indrani's driver

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Lawyer: 'Did YOU not ever feel scared?' Shyamvar Rai: 'I am a driver, I said okay. Madam said it is your job...'

Rajya Sabha passes Juvenile Justice Bill

Rajya Sabha passes Juvenile Justice Bill

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

"This is a tribute to our daughter," said Nirbhaya's father, who was present in the RS to watch the proceedings.

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Review: John Day fails to deliver

Review: John Day fails to deliver

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

John Day isn't the dark, twisted thriller it was meant to be, says Paloma Sharma.

Why we must salute HRLN

Why we must salute HRLN

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Human Rights Law Network -- a group of committed lawyers, paralegals and social activists -- is making justice accessible to people who can't defend themselves.

Good news! Next Munnabhai starts in 2018

Good news! Next Munnabhai starts in 2018

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'Can't make Munnabhai Chale Amerika kyunki mere ko American visa nahi milta hai, toh Amerika cancel hai.'

Something seriously wrong in our society: Mehbooba on Kathua rape

Something seriously wrong in our society: Mehbooba on Kathua rape

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Addressing the sixth convocation at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, the chief minister said the heinous act of the perpetrators "has shocked us as a society" and showed that the value system was facing a crisis.

'The Uniform Should Be Above Religion'

'The Uniform Should Be Above Religion'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

'The political leadership is not realising that it is dividing the uniform on the lines of religion.' 'This will lead to anarchy.'