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Ryan student murder: HC stays arrest of Pinto family

Ryan student murder: HC stays arrest of Pinto family

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

A single judge bench granted stay on the arrest of group chief executive officer, Ryan Pinto, and his parents, founding chairman Augustine Pinto and managing director Grace Pinto.

How well do remakes fare at the box office?

How well do remakes fare at the box office?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at how well Hindi remakes perform at the box office.

Dhyan Chand to be honoured in British Parliament

Dhyan Chand to be honoured in British Parliament

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand will be conferred with the 'Bharat Gaurav' Lifetime Achivement Award by NRI orgainsation Sanskriti Yuva Sangstha at the House of Commons inside the British Parliament of July 25.

Bellary: BJP names 2 candidates against Sriramulu

Bellary: BJP names 2 candidates against Sriramulu

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party has thrown into the fray two candidates to battle former Karnataka minister B Sriramulu. The BJP has not made a final decision on its own, but has asked two candidates to file their B forms to contest the Bellary Rural by-elections.

Arjun-Irrfan-Raveena team up for a comedy

Arjun-Irrfan-Raveena team up for a comedy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

The trio will feature in Aye Dil Sambhal Zara, along with Paresh Rawal.

Kalanidhi gets more time to appear before police

Kalanidhi gets more time to appear before police

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Media magnate Kalanidhi Maran, who is also the grandnephew of Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam President M Karunanidhi, has been summoned by the city police to appear before it on Tuesday in a cheating and intimidation case against Sun Pictures owned by him.

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Just once in a while comes along a film where the characters have the strangest names.

Putting money in an IPO? Just be very careful

Putting money in an IPO? Just be very careful

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

how operators and promoters relieve themselves on the heads of gullible and greedy retail investors.

'Bought at 21, now at 49. Hold or sell?'

'Bought at 21, now at 49. Hold or sell?'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Coffee king's death: Rs 3,500 cr skeleton tumbles out

Coffee king's death: Rs 3,500 cr skeleton tumbles out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The probe gave a clean chit to the tax department that was being alleged to have harassed Siddhartha.

The haunted houses of Bollywood

The haunted houses of Bollywood

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Take a tour of these haunted houses that've spooked us over the years.

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Ask Ajit: 'Bought shares at peak; please advice'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Death toll in Uttarakhand-UP hooch tragedy rises to 70

Death toll in Uttarakhand-UP hooch tragedy rises to 70

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

An ex-gratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh has been announced for each for the families of those killed.

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

'Heroines flocked to him, but...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

'... their love was jinxed.' 'His celluloid path to his partner's heart was seldom smooth; it had to contend with greedy relatives and indecisive sweethearts, who were more ready to sacrifice than woo and wed.'

Rizwanur case: SC sets aside HC order against Todi

Rizwanur case: SC sets aside HC order against Todi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a Calcutta high court order for registration of murder case against prominent industrialist Ashok Kumar Todi and some police officers in the mysterious death of computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rahman.

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.

Pradhyumn murder: Conductor reaches home, family narrates tale of torture

Pradhyumn murder: Conductor reaches home, family narrates tale of torture

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The family also alleged that he was forced to put the child in the car and when his shirt got blood stained, he was asked to wash it.

How can CVC probe 2G spectrum scam, asks SC

How can CVC probe 2G spectrum scam, asks SC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Supreme Court on Tuesday virtually questioned the tenability of Chief Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas supervising the Central Bureau of Investigation's probe into the 2G spectrum scandal as he himself was Telecom Seceratary at the relevant point of time.

SC order is a setback, says Rizwanur's family

SC order is a setback, says Rizwanur's family

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

The family of computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rahman described as a "setback" the Supreme Court's order not allowing murder charge to be framed against his industrialist father-in-law Ashok Kumar Todi. "It is a little setback for us that the Supreme Court has ordered that a fresh investigation with a murder charge being instituted by the CBI is not needed and the trial will be held for abetment to suicide," said Rukbanur Rahman.

Lalu, Rabri in trouble for violating model code

Lalu, Rabri in trouble for violating model code

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

First Information Reports were on Monday registered against Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by taking their security guards inside a booth of the Digha assembly constituency in Bihar to cast votes in the state assembly polls. The FIRs for violating the model code of conduct were registered by Digha Block Development Officer Ashok Kumar at the Patna Airport police station against Prasad and Rabri.

Bangalore Bio India 2010 to be held from June 2

Bangalore Bio India 2010 to be held from June 2

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Participants include over 750 delegates and 400 companies. The event is expected to attract about 5,000 business visitors

Ryan murder: CBI apprehends Class 11 student, no evidence against conductor

Ryan murder: CBI apprehends Class 11 student, no evidence against conductor

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The senior student wanted the parent-teacher meeting and exams to be postponed.

PT Usha heads Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards panel

PT Usha heads Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards panel

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Sprint legend P T Usha was on Thursday named chairperson of the selection committee for this year's national sports awards, while hockey icon Ashok Kumar was appointed head of the panel to pick the Dronacharya awardees. The 17-member panel to select the winners of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Dhyan Chand awards also includes tennis ace Leander Paes and Olympic bronze medallist weightlifter Karnam Malleswari.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

AAP's political novices topple heavyweights in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The Delhi poll results have thrown up several "giant killers" who led a life of anonymity and were political novices before they entered the electoral battle on AAP tickets.

Rizwanur case: SC stays HC order for new probe

Rizwanur case: SC stays HC order for new probe

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Appearing for the CBI, Solicitor General, Gopal Subramanium said the high court order was unheard of and in blatant contravention of the Criminal Procedure Code since the agency had already filed the chargesheet in the matter.

SC refuses to stay Sesa Goa open offer for Cairn

SC refuses to stay Sesa Goa open offer for Cairn

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to restrain Vedanta Resources' subsidiary Sesa Goa from launching an open offer to buy 20 per cent stake in Cairn India.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Army kills 2 Pak soldiers after heavy shelling claims 8 lives

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

In an escalation of cross-border military confrontation, 8 civilians were on Tuesday killed and 22 injured in Jammu region due to Pakistani shelling, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian army in which two Pakistani soldiers were killed and 14 posts were destroyed.

Military court directs govt to produce records on selection of new Navy Chief

Military court directs govt to produce records on selection of new Navy Chief

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Vice Admiral Singh is scheduled to take charge as the new Navy chief from incumbent Admiral Sunil Lanba, who is set to demit office on May 31.

Ex-servicemen, babus challenge Art 370 decision in SC

Ex-servicemen, babus challenge Art 370 decision in SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

They sought directions declaring presidential orders of August 5 as 'unconstitutional, void and inoperative'.

Raj Thackeray gets 'Y' category security

Raj Thackeray gets 'Y' category security

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

A day after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray received death threats from a 'Bihari' organisation, the Maharashtra government has provided him with 'Y' security cover.

Why Deven Varma retired from the movies

Why Deven Varma retired from the movies

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Deven Verma passed away into the ages on December 2. We re-publish an interview done with the veteran actor.

Now, get ready to shell out more for potatoes

Now, get ready to shell out more for potatoes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Large stocks were ruined in transit due to thunderstorm and rainfalls in the north and the north-east states, resulting in fewer kilos of potatoes at mandis.

PHOTOS: Tearful Dehradun bids farewell to Major Bisht

PHOTOS: Tearful Dehradun bids farewell to Major Bisht

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Heart rending scenes were witnessed at the funeral of Major Bisht, who died while defusing a mine along the LoC in Naushera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pandya murder case: Hyderabad cleric gets bail

Pandya murder case: Hyderabad cleric gets bail

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

After spending five years in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Jail and facing trial for his alleged involvement in former state home minister Haren Pandya's murder, Hyderabad cleric Moulana Mohammed Naseeruddin has been granted bail by the Supreme Court.A division bench comprising Justice M Katju and Justice Ashok Kumar Ganguli granted bail to the Moulana after a seven month long proceeding in the apex court.

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The SIT clicked photos and shot videos of the suspected places to examine the nature of the crime again.

'Sandeep's, Prabhjot's flop show hurt India'

'Sandeep's, Prabhjot's flop show hurt India'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Former hockey captain Ashok Kumar feels a couple of senior players in the Indian side were off-colour in the ongoing hockey World Cup and injecting young blood in the team is the need of the hour.

Essel Propack MD resigns

Essel Propack MD resigns

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Essel Propack Ltd on Wednesday said its managing director Cyrus Bagwadia has resigned from his post and the board.

Three held over Patna molestation case

Three held over Patna molestation case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Three persons were on Saturday arrested in connection with the alleged assault and stripping of a young woman by a group of people on the busy Exhibition Road in Patna on Thursday that sparked nation-wide outrage. Police said the arrested persons were Ashok Kumar, owner of the hotel where the woman allegedly engaged in flesh trade stayed, and the hotel manager besides an alleged pimp.