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Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Chiranjeevi's Top 10 Movies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Arjun Menon celebrates his 70th birthday on August 22 by looking at his most memorable films.

'Lost 6 Years Preparing For NEET. Can I Do MBA Now?'

'Lost 6 Years Preparing For NEET. Can I Do MBA Now?'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK helps students make the right career choices.

Amitabh: Beti B's name is not Abhilasha

Amitabh: Beti B's name is not Abhilasha

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Mahua Moitra's troubles not over, is booked by CBI

Mahua Moitra's troubles not over, is booked by CBI

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Acting on the directions of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal, the CBI on Thursday registered an FIR against former Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the cash-for-query case, officials said.

Indian Army gets 1st woman combat pilot

Indian Army gets 1st woman combat pilot

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Captain Barak became the first woman officer to join the Army Aviation Corps as a combat aviator after successful completion of the combat army aviation course.'

Lokpal asks CBI to probe cash-for-query charge against Mahua Moitra

Lokpal asks CBI to probe cash-for-query charge against Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Lokpal directive came while deciding a complaint by BJP Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey alleging that Moitra had asked questions in the Lower House of Parliament in exchange for cash and gifts from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani.

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

IPL finals: Loyal CSK fans rejig itinerary after washout

IPL finals: Loyal CSK fans rejig itinerary after washout

Rediff.com29 May 2023

With the fans allowed to watch the final on Sunday's tickets, there were many fans, who had scheduled their hotel check-out

Nature settles scores, says Adityanath on Atiq Ahmed's home turf

Nature settles scores, says Adityanath on Atiq Ahmed's home turf

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Addressing an election meeting on what once was the home turf of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday appeared to invoke nature as a great leveller -- a force that delivers justice.

Criminals belonging to Yogi's caste 'still alive': Samajwadi Party

Criminals belonging to Yogi's caste 'still alive': Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The SP also alleged that it was the BJP people who got Umesh Pal, a key witness in the 2005 killing of then BSP legislator Raju Pal, murdered.

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Another accused in Umesh Pal murder case killed in encounter

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The man who fired the first shot at Umesh Pal, a key witness in the killing of former Bahujan Samaj Party legislator Raju Pal, was gunned down in an encounter with Prayagraj police early Monday, officials said.

Plea for review of order will not be allowed: Lokpal

Plea for review of order will not be allowed: Lokpal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

"It is mentioned that there is no provision in the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 for appeal, review or reconsideration of an order passed by a bench of the Lokpal of India. It is hereby informed to all concerned that no appeal or request for review/reconsideration of an order will be entertained by the Lokpal of India," the Lokpal said in a notice.

Fighting for diversity: A physician inspires social change

Fighting for diversity: A physician inspires social change

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Presidential scholar and physicist Abhilasha Gokulan shares her journey.

'Short-staffed' Lokpal in search of consultant

'Short-staffed' Lokpal in search of consultant

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Applications have been invited from eligible retired officials (deputy secretary level/deputy registrar level) for filling up of the post of a consultant in the office of Lokpal, the official said.

Lokpal has no power to review its order

Lokpal has no power to review its order

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The committee, in its report, said that the central government may be requested to consider the inclusion of power of review in the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act.

'Nanda was a soft-spoken person who never lost her temper'

'Nanda was a soft-spoken person who never lost her temper'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

'She was a soft-spoken person who never lost her temper. She loved being at home. She was a delight to work with. Unlike many heroines, she never threw tantrums on the sets,' Asha Parekh, one of Nanda's closest friends, and Sanjay Khan, her costar in three films -- Beti, Abhilasha and Woh Din Yaad Karo -- remember the yesteryear actress who passed away on March 25.

Rape victim better, is optimistic about her future: Docs

Rape victim better, is optimistic about her future: Docs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

The 23-year-old girl, who was raped and brutally assaulted in a moving bus here last Sunday night, is "responding to treatment" and is "psychologically composed and optimistic about her future", doctors treating her at Safdarjung hospital said on Saturday.

'Companies can WIN even during a downturn'

'Companies can WIN even during a downturn'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Interview with chairman and chief executive, Deloitte Consulting LLP.

Ishrat Jahan case: Gujarat HC satisfied with CBI probe

Ishrat Jahan case: Gujarat HC satisfied with CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The Gujarat high court on Friday expressed satisfaction about the progress made by Central Bureau of Investigation in the investigation of Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, and ordered it to submit the next progress report by May 9.

Sohrabuddin case: HC refuses bail to accused IPS officer

Sohrabuddin case: HC refuses bail to accused IPS officer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The Gujarat high court on Friday rejected the bail application of suspended IPS officer Abhy Chudasama, who is one of the key accused in the Sohrabuddin Shaikh fake encounter case of 2005.

Ishrat encounter: HC pulls up CBI over probe

Ishrat encounter: HC pulls up CBI over probe

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

The Gujarat high court on Friday took a strong view of the slow pace of the Central Bureau of Investigation's probe in Ishrat Jehan fake encounter case of 2004.

Justice Ghose sworn in as Lokpal chief

Justice Ghose sworn in as Lokpal chief

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Justice Ghose, the former Supreme Court judge, was on March 19 appointed as the country's first Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman.

Justice Dilip B Bhosale resigns as Lokpal member

Justice Dilip B Bhosale resigns as Lokpal member

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A former chief justice of the Allahabad high court, Justice Bhosale was sworn-in on March 27, 2019 for a five-year term. He resigned citing personal reasons.

Ishrat case: SIT submits report to Gujarat HC

Ishrat case: SIT submits report to Gujarat HC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The Special Investigation Team probing the alleged police encounter killing of Mumbai teenager Ishrat Jahan and three others in 2004 on Wednesday submitted its progress report to the Gujarat High Court, officials said.

Ishrat case: SIT submits progress report to Guj HC

Ishrat case: SIT submits progress report to Guj HC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The special investigation team, probing the 2004 encounter killing of Mumbai teenager Ishrat Jahan and three others, has submitted its progress report to the Gujarat high court, officials said on Thursday.

PIX: Sonam's quarantine birthday party!

PIX: Sonam's quarantine birthday party!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Sonam Kapoor's family and friends made sure to make her feel super special on her birthday, June 9, as they posted beautiful memories with the actress on social media.

Gujarat HC rejects IPS officer Sharma's plea

Gujarat HC rejects IPS officer Sharma's plea

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Gujarat High Court on Friday rejected IPS officer Rahul Sharma's petition seeking details of the grounds on which he was served a show cause notice by the state government in February this year over providing phone call records related to the 2002 riots.

Guj HC asks CBI to probe Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case

Guj HC asks CBI to probe Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

In a setback to the Narendra Modi government, the Gujarat high court on Thursday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the 2004 fake encounter case of teenager Ishrat Jahan and three others and held that the Gujarat police does not instill confidence among the victims.

Ishrat case: SIT submits final report in Gujarat high court

Ishrat case: SIT submits final report in Gujarat high court

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

The Special Investigation Team, probing the encounter deaths of Mumbai teenager Ishrat Jahan and three others, on Friday submitted its final report in the Gujarat high court.

Ishrat case: Guj HC asks SIT to submit final report by Nov 18

Ishrat case: Guj HC asks SIT to submit final report by Nov 18

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The Gujarat high court on Ahmedabad asked the Special Investigation Team, probing the encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others, to submit its final report by November 18.

Submit Ishrat report in a moth: Gujarat HC to SIT

Submit Ishrat report in a moth: Gujarat HC to SIT

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Gujarat high court on Friday gave the special investigation team probing Ishrat Jahan case about a month's time to submit the final report.

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

From Zurich to Gangtok: Readers' PIX of Ganesha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Give Ishrat progress report in 1 month: HC to SIT

Give Ishrat progress report in 1 month: HC to SIT

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The Gujarat High Court on Friday asked the Special Investigation Team to try and complete robe into 2004 police encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others, in one month, and also directed its chairman to probe the retractions of statements by some key witnesses.

Ishrat case: Satyapal Singh unwilling to head SIT

Ishrat case: Satyapal Singh unwilling to head SIT

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

In what could be a setback to the probe into the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, Maharashtra Additional Director General of Police Satyapal Singh, asked to head the Special Investigation Team formed by Gujarat high court, has requested that he be exempted from the responsibility.

CBI probe on Ishrat: HC reserves order till Aug 12

CBI probe on Ishrat: HC reserves order till Aug 12

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Gujarat high court on Thursday reserved order till August 12 into the petitions demanding CBI probe in the 2004 encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

Ishrat case: SIT to get copy of Tamang report

Ishrat case: SIT to get copy of Tamang report

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

The Gujarat high court on Thursday approved the plea of the Special Investigating Team, probing the 2004 police encounter of Ishrat Jahan, seeking copy of Judicial Magistrate S P Tamang's report which had concluded that the encounter was fake.

HC constitutes new SIT to probe Ishrat encounter

HC constitutes new SIT to probe Ishrat encounter

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The Gujarat high court on Friday constituted a new special investigations team comprising three Indian Police Services officers to probe the Ishrat Jahan encounter case.

Sendhil Ramamurthy on It's a Wonderful Afterlife

Sendhil Ramamurthy on It's a Wonderful Afterlife

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Heroes star Sendhil Ramamurthy on why he has been unemployed for so long and why he wouldn't call Gurinder Chadha's forthcoming film It's a Wonderful Afterlife a Bollywood movie.

Bringing out the real in reel life

Bringing out the real in reel life

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

A sense of practicality and idealism mingle in the works of veteran director Shyam Benegal, says Abhilasha Ojha.