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SC grants relief to shuttler Lakshya Sen in forgery case

SC grants relief to shuttler Lakshya Sen in forgery case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The FIR, filed in December 2022 by M G Nagaraja, alleged that the 24-year-old Paris Olympian, along with his brother Chirag Sen, had fudged their age to get into playing age-group tournaments since 2010.

Puri temple stampede: Collector, SP shifted, 2 cops suspended

Puri temple stampede: Collector, SP shifted, 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The CM appointed Khurda district collector Chanchal Rana as the new collector of Puri.

PM, RSS cartoons: SC says right to free speech being 'abused'

PM, RSS cartoons: SC says right to free speech being 'abused'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday said the right of freedom of speech and expression was being 'abused' while hearing the plea of a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers on social media.

PM, RSS sketches: SC protects cartoonist with a warning

PM, RSS sketches: SC protects cartoonist with a warning

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection from coercive action to a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers on social media.

Puri: 3 killed in stampede during Rath Yatra ceremony

Puri: 3 killed in stampede during Rath Yatra ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The incident took place around 4 am when hundreds of devotees gathered near the temple to witness Rath Yatra festivities, Puri district collector Siddharth S Swain said.

Cab Wars Heat Up at Airports Post BluSmart Exit

Cab Wars Heat Up at Airports Post BluSmart Exit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Uber recorded approximately 200 per cent year-on-year growth in its pre-scheduled ride option, Uber Reserve.

Top Maoist ideologue Sudhakar killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Top Maoist ideologue Sudhakar killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Originally hailing from Andhra Pradesh, the 67-year-old was involved in indoctrination and radicalization of youth and also responsible for numerous Maoist attacks in Chhattisgarh, resulting in the death of civilians and security personnel, they said.

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

'We're the largest gig worker employer in country'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Today, we have 2 million active drivers earning through our platform every month.'

Did Thandel Producer Hint At Ghajini 2?

Did Thandel Producer Hint At Ghajini 2?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'I should make a Rs 1,000 crore film with you.'

'Cab segment drives up to 25% of Rapido's total bookings'

'Cab segment drives up to 25% of Rapido's total bookings'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Ride-hailing unicorn Rapido is quickly scaling up its four-wheeler segment, which now contributes up to 25 per cent of its total bookings. Aravind Sanka, Rapido's cofounder, in a video interview with Udisha Srivastav/Business Standard, shares insights on the company's plans to expand into the segment, how BluSmart's exit has created an opportunity for the company, its push towards green mobility, and navigating state-specific policies.

Allu Arjun, Pushpa makers to give Rs 2 cr to stampede victim kin

Allu Arjun, Pushpa makers to give Rs 2 cr to stampede victim kin

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

Actor Allu Arjun and makers of the film Pushpa on Wednesday announced financial assistance of Rs 2 crore for the family of the woman who died in a stampede during the film's screening at a theatre in Hyderabad on December 4.

HEX20 Elevates India With Nila Launch

HEX20 Elevates India With Nila Launch

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'The launch of Nila, our very first satellite was very emotional as well as nerve wracking. We tried to calm ourselves by cracking some poor jokes!'

Two-judge bench can hear Godhra train case appeals: SC

Two-judge bench can hear Godhra train case appeals: SC

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the argument that a three-judge bench, rather than a two-judge bench, should hear appeals of convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. The court found that the Gujarat High Court commuted the death penalty to life imprisonment, therefore not requiring a three-judge bench. The hearing of the appeals will continue on Wednesday, with the state government seeking restoration of the death sentences of 11 convicts.

'Pushpa 2 Will Begin With 200 Cr'

'Pushpa 2 Will Begin With 200 Cr'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'I expect it to be the highest grosser of Indian cinema.'

Cold Rice Is Better For Diabetics

Cold Rice Is Better For Diabetics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The process of refrigerating the rice overnight starch that is resistant to digestion and therefore it will not spike blood glucose levels.

Allu Arjun Gets Interim Bail

Allu Arjun Gets Interim Bail

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The Telangana high court on Friday granted interim bail to Allu Arjun, who was arrested earlier in the day by the Hyderabad police in connection with the death of a woman at the Sandhya Theatre in the city.

'India Can't Be Left Out of Global AI Policy'

'India Can't Be Left Out of Global AI Policy'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

The government wants the AI Summit to give it an early start in becoming part of any global body setting policies for the emerging technology.

No tree felling in Mumbai's Aarey without our nod: SC

No tree felling in Mumbai's Aarey without our nod: SC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the tree authority of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to halt any further tree felling in Mumbai's Aarey colony without its permission. The order comes after the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) informed the court that there were no pending proposals to cut more trees in the area. The court has previously permitted the felling of a limited number of trees for a metro rail project, but has also imposed penalties on the MMRCL for exceeding its permitted limits.

Allu Arjun grilled for 3 hours in stampede case

Allu Arjun grilled for 3 hours in stampede case

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Top Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Tuesday appeared before the Chikkadpally police in Hyderabad for questioning in connection with the death of a woman in a stampede during the screening of Pushpa-2 on December 4.

Spotted: Aravind Adiga in Mumbai

Spotted: Aravind Adiga in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Spotted newly-minted Man Booker Prize winner Aravind Adiga outside the rediff.com office in Mahim, central Mumbai

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Swede Joakim Alexandersson was on Thursday appointed as the chief coach of the India women's U-20 and U-17 national teams by the All India Football Federation.

SC frees man jailed for 25 years, finds he was a juvenile at time of crime

SC frees man jailed for 25 years, finds he was a juvenile at time of crime

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India ordered the release of a man who had spent 25 years in prison for murder, ruling that he was a juvenile at the time of the crime. The court found that the convict, Om Prakash alias Raju, had been wrongly convicted due to errors by the courts in determining his age. The case highlights the importance of proper age verification and the need for courts to actively ensure the fair treatment of juveniles within the legal system.

Protestors vandalise Allu Arjun's residence, throw tomatoes

Protestors vandalise Allu Arjun's residence, throw tomatoes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

A group of persons, claiming to be members of Osmania University Joint Action Committee, on Sunday vandalised flower pots and other things at the residence of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun in Hyderabad.

Amitav Ghosh, Aravind Adiga in Booker shortlist

Amitav Ghosh, Aravind Adiga in Booker shortlist

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger and Amitav Ghosh's Sea of Poppies were among the six books shortlisted for the 2008 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. They will meet to decide on the winning novel on October 14, and the author will be awarded the 50,000 (about Rs 40 lakh) prize money at an awards ceremony later that evening at Guildhall, London.

First look: Aravind Krishna's Biskett

First look: Aravind Krishna's Biskett

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Biskett is likely to release in October.

First Look: Aravind Swamy in Kadal

First Look: Aravind Swamy in Kadal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

The actor will be seen playing an important role in Mani Ratnam's Kadal.

Bhumi, Shraddha, Allu Arjun Bring Bappa Home

Bhumi, Shraddha, Allu Arjun Bring Bappa Home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

GaneshUtsav has begun and social media is flooded with pictures of celebrities welcoming Lord Ganesha home.

Aravind Hospitals wins $1 m Gates Award

Aravind Hospitals wins $1 m Gates Award

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The world's largest annual prize for international health honors extraordinary efforts to improve health in developing countries.

2024: The Best South Films

2024: The Best South Films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.

First Look: Aravind Krishna's Adavi Kachina Vennela

First Look: Aravind Krishna's Adavi Kachina Vennela

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Telugu film Adavi is slated to release shortly.

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The TIME 100 AI list is an interesting assortment of titans. Indians make up about 20 per cent of the coveted list, which is pretty commendable, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Rahul Sharma, Aravind rewarded for consistent domestic showing

Rahul Sharma, Aravind rewarded for consistent domestic showing

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Young spinner Rahul Sharma and pacer Sreenath Aravind are the two new faces in India's depleted 15-member squad for the first two one-dayers in next month's One-Day International series against England.

Aravind Adiga wins Man Booker Prize for Fiction

Aravind Adiga wins Man Booker Prize for Fiction

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Aravind Adiga has won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2008 for his debut novel The White Tiger.

Guess Who Will Star Opposite Janhvi In Her Next?

Guess Who Will Star Opposite Janhvi In Her Next?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor will come together in a film, tentatively titled RC 16.

Ranji round-up: Verma, Aravind steal honours on day one

Ranji round-up: Verma, Aravind steal honours on day one

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Two seasoned, left-handed Bengaluru-born players -- Amit Verma and Sreenath Aravind -- representing rival teams, stole the honours on day one of a Group B Ranji Trophy match between Assam and Karnataka in Mumbai on Thursday.

'My role in A Film by Aravind 2 was challening'

'My role in A Film by Aravind 2 was challening'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Kamal Kamaraju shares his experience on working in A Film by Aravind 2

SC sets aside HC order, summons news portal editors in defamation case

SC sets aside HC order, summons news portal editors in defamation case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

It said the high court, while finding fault with the reasoning adopted by the magistrate for issuing the summons, went ahead and decided the matter on merit and held that no case for defamation was made out.

Harbhajan axed; Rahul Sharma, Aravind in team for England ODIs

Harbhajan axed; Rahul Sharma, Aravind in team for England ODIs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Off-colour Harbhajan Singh was dropped while young spinner Rahul Sharma and pacer Sreenath Aravind are the two new faces in India's depleted 15-member squad for the first two one-dayers in next month's ODI series against England.

Karnataka pacer Aravind 'wasn't expecting the call this year'

Karnataka pacer Aravind 'wasn't expecting the call this year'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Sreenath Aravind is expectedly 'very happy', albeit a bit surprised, on being selected to the Indian cricket team for the first two ODIs against England.

3 HC judges elevated to SC, top court to function at full strength

3 HC judges elevated to SC, top court to function at full strength

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Delhi high court Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Rajasthan high court Chief Justice Augustine George Masih and Gauhati high court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta were appointed as top court judges.