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Court verdict in 40 days! Now that's a record

Court verdict in 40 days! Now that's a record

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

Claiming it to be a national record, public prosecutor Jyothimani told news persons that few months ago a case in Scotland had been decided in 60 days.

SC asks NIA to probe Kerala 'love jihad' case

SC asks NIA to probe Kerala 'love jihad' case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

It directed the probe agency to furnish the report to it after completing the investigation.

When the British arrested Annie Besant, who, with Tilak, demanded Home Rule

When the British arrested Annie Besant, who, with Tilak, demanded Home Rule

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

100 years ago, Dr Annie Besant was interned by the British in a bungalow in Ooty.

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Author Amitav Ghosh is giving a rare glimpse of what it's like inside Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'Want to be with my husband': Woman at the heart of love jihad case

'Want to be with my husband': Woman at the heart of love jihad case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

"I am a Muslim. I was not forced. I want to be with my husband," Hadiya, wearing a head scarf, shouted as she was being taken inside the airport.

Love jihad case: SC to hear Kerala man's plea

Love jihad case: SC to hear Kerala man's plea

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The SC said that it would examine the question as to whether the Kerala high court can annul the marriage of a Muslim man with a Hindu woman.

Indian monuments: Not mere buildings but a symbol of our culture

Indian monuments: Not mere buildings but a symbol of our culture

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Rediff labs analyses the number of visitors to centrally protected monuments in India and how much the revenue it generates for the government through the tickets to see these monuments.

Hadiya spoke to husband from my phone, says college dean

Hadiya spoke to husband from my phone, says college dean

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

The dean said: "She appeared to be relieved from depression after talking to him (husband). There is no restriction imposed on her to talk or to meet anybody."

Sasikala was given VIP facilities in jail, reveals RTI

Sasikala was given VIP facilities in jail, reveals RTI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The report said Sasikala was allowed to wear her personal clothes and cook. A pressure cooker and spices were found in her prison cell.

The woman who nailed the idol thief

The woman who nailed the idol thief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The startling story of how a bitter ex-girlfriend helped capture artifacts raider Subhash Kapoor.

Why Modi suffers from Nehruitis

Why Modi suffers from Nehruitis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'Why does Mr Modi only attack Nehru from the Dynasty?' 'At one level, it is pure politics,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Review: Money Ratnam is an unpretentious entertainer

Review: Money Ratnam is an unpretentious entertainer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

What would happen if you get a bagful of money and do not see the real owner around? Go watch Fahadh Faasil's Money Ratnam to find out the answer.

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Thoovanathumbikal: The masterpiece that got away from its maker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal has become a part of Malayali mythology, just as its maker himself now possesses mythological status.

Hadiya's case: What if there was no Supreme Court!

Hadiya's case: What if there was no Supreme Court!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'Mercifully, the Supreme Court is currently playing the role of the elderly wise to prevent wrong-doing,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Review:Mammootty fails to impress in Bhaskar The Rascal

Review:Mammootty fails to impress in Bhaskar The Rascal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Bhaskar The Rascal teams up two stalwarts - Mammootty and director Siddique, but we suggest you take out a DVD of their earlier movies if you want to enjoy their work.

He Makes History Speak

He Makes History Speak

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

'We like to tell the rest of the world that we did it better, that we were stronger, that we had larger cities, that we taught them science,' Naman Ahuja tells Anjali Puri. 'This exhibition is an antidote to insularity -- it is saying we have learnt as much from the world as we have given it.'

Sudha Murty: India's treasures

Sudha Murty: India's treasures

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Mumbai's CST, Halebidu and Amruthapura. Sudha Murty lists her selection of India's beautiful monuments.

'If you wish to start an IT company, India is the best place to be in'

'If you wish to start an IT company, India is the best place to be in'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Anand Chandrasekharan, CTO of Mad Street Den tells Shobha Warrier of Rediff.com that he wants to make his company the one-stop artificial intelligence company in the world.

PM speaks on Unnao, Kathua: 'Our daughters will get justice'

PM speaks on Unnao, Kathua: 'Our daughters will get justice'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Modi said social justice is not a lip service for the government but a commitment.

Life with India

Life with India

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

As India's turns 70, a 70 year old -- one of India's finest poets -- decodes his relationship with her.

Meet India's Mona Lisa

Meet India's Mona Lisa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

One of the best stories coming out of Bihar is about a place where Chandragupta Maurya, Buddha, Ashoka, Sher Shah Suri and India's Mona Lisa meet.

India, from the eyes of one who saw her birth

India, from the eyes of one who saw her birth

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'Our biggest problem has been keeping this country together.' 'Nation building is never easy. It is a very difficult task.' 'Even 70 years is not too long a time.'

'Ask shamelessly, be empathetic'

'Ask shamelessly, be empathetic'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Ashwini Asokan of Mad Street Den tells women to break stereotypes.

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