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'Every order now comes from the PMO'

'Every order now comes from the PMO'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'There is no senior bureaucracy functioning now; these people only obey.' 'This is only a command and control kind of governance.'

IIT-Kharagpur Director: 'He remains extremely humble'

IIT-Kharagpur Director: 'He remains extremely humble'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'Sundar's achievement doesn't surprise us at all,' IIT-Kharagpur Director Professor Partha Partim Chakrabarti tells Rediff.com

Karti's CBI custody extended; ED can't arrest him, says HC

Karti's CBI custody extended; ED can't arrest him, says HC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The Delhi HC restrained the ED from arresting Karti in a money laundering case till March 20

VOTE: Who made the biggest impact in 2015?

VOTE: Who made the biggest impact in 2015?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Don't forget to make your pick for the newsmaker of 2015.

Sheena Bora Trial: The case of the missing CDRs

Sheena Bora Trial: The case of the missing CDRs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Judge Jagdale, with a severe expression shadowing his face, looked sharply at Manoj Patil, Airtel's nodal officer, and told him plainly: "It is difficult to digest what you are saying (about) giving call data, but not giving call timings and durations."

The man who warned Mamata about Saradha

The man who warned Mamata about Saradha

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Why did the West Bengal government ignore warnings about the Saradha group, long before the chit-fund scam surfaced? Indrani Roy/Rediff.com reports on how retired police officer Nazrul Islam blew the whistle on the shady dealings of the Saradha group, and how no one heeded him then.

Dark Chocolate Review: Neither engaging nor thought-provoking

Dark Chocolate Review: Neither engaging nor thought-provoking

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

There is nothing new that Dark Chocolate highlights about the murder case, says Namrata Thakker!

The 'Gone Girls' of India

The 'Gone Girls' of India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Sheena Bora may be the latest of India's 'gone girls' but the list is too long to enumerate, says Sunil Sethi

Sheena Bora Trial: The Accidental Witness is Stumped

Sheena Bora Trial: The Accidental Witness is Stumped

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

After ten minutes no one could keep track of the legal team's questions on the geography of the route Sandeep Patil took on his Pulsar Bajaj motorcycle, on the morning of April 25, 2012. Not the judge. Or the onlookers. Least of all Patil.

'Mahasweta built and rebuilt her stupendous life with bricks of pain'

'Mahasweta built and rebuilt her stupendous life with bricks of pain'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'She never desisted from calling a spade a spade and that's what made her such a unique character.'

Over 50 Jamaat terrorists hiding in Bengal?

Over 50 Jamaat terrorists hiding in Bengal?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorists have entered West Bengal to carry out subversive activities.

'All the attackers were Bangladeshis whom the police were looking for some time'

'All the attackers were Bangladeshis whom the police were looking for some time'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

'If a bloodbath of this nature can occur in a high security area like Gulshan, I shudder to think how vulnerable other parts of this country are.'

'Ruthless Dhaka attack indicates undeniable ties with IS'

'Ruthless Dhaka attack indicates undeniable ties with IS'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'A deadly combination of money and religion lures them into the murky world of terrorism.' 'You will reach heaven if you kill -- what a doctrine!' Professor Ajoy Roy, whose son blogger Avijit Roy was brutally murdered in Dhaka last year, tells Rediff.com's Indrani Roy.

Have you ever seen a Durga idol this tall?

Have you ever seen a Durga idol this tall?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

This Durga Puja, the world's largest Durga idol will be installed at Deshapriya Park in south Kolkata.

At first press meet, new Mumbai police chief draws 'Laxman Rekha' for cops

At first press meet, new Mumbai police chief draws 'Laxman Rekha' for cops

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Mumbai Police Commissioner Ahmad Javed on Tuesday sidestepped questions on the high-profile Sheena Bora murder case, which was being personally supervised by his predecessor Rakesh Maria, and instead sought to outline his priorities at his first full-fledged press conference.

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Two days after he was shunted from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner, Rakesh Maria's supervisory role in the Sheena Bora murder case remained clouded in uncertainty and the Maharashtra government was working on legal procedures to soon give him statutory powers.

Maha govt transfers Sheena Bora murder probe to CBI

Maha govt transfers Sheena Bora murder probe to CBI

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

The decision was announced at a press meet by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) K P Bakshi.

14 LFW photographs that'll make you feel old

14 LFW photographs that'll make you feel old

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Oh dear has it been that long?

Let me die in peace: Suchitra Sen

Let me die in peace: Suchitra Sen

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Legendary actress Suchitra Sen passed away on Friday after she suffered a massive heart due to which her condition had turned very critical, family sources said.

'His eyes shone like bright jewels all the time'

'His eyes shone like bright jewels all the time'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'As one of his oldest teachers, my message to Sundar would be: Please try to connect at least 20 per cent of Indians to the Internet.'

Desis who saw change in Obama now see it in Trump

Desis who saw change in Obama now see it in Trump

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Many Indian-Americans in Florida who voted for the US President Barack Obama in the last two presidential elections say they are switching sides this time and are supporting Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Patents are scourge on software industry, says Vishal Sikka

Patents are scourge on software industry, says Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Infosys' spending on research and development has registered a decline.

Infosys Q3 profit up 13% at Rs 3,250 crore

Infosys Q3 profit up 13% at Rs 3,250 crore

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The company's net profit stood at Rs 2,875 crore (Rs 28.7 billion) in the same period last year.

SC asks Kolkata hospital to pay highest-ever payout of Rs 5.96 cr

SC asks Kolkata hospital to pay highest-ever payout of Rs 5.96 cr

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday awarded a whopping Rs 5.96 crore as compensation to be paid by Kolkata-based Advanced Medical and Research Institute Hospital and three doctors to a United States-based Indian-origin doctor for medical negligence which led to the death of his wife in 1998.

How terror modules in Bengal are funded

How terror modules in Bengal are funded

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Money 'collected' as donations from traders in Kolkata nurture Bengal's terror networks.

Bangladeshi woman trained 30 terrorists in Bengal madrassa

Bangladeshi woman trained 30 terrorists in Bengal madrassa

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

How Bangaldesh's Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen recruits and trains terrorists in West Bengal.

Winter special: Nolen Gur recipes. Share yours!

Winter special: Nolen Gur recipes. Share yours!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Here are two mouth-watering Bengali sweet recipes made with Nolen Gur. You can share your recipes too.

The Calmwali Bai

The Calmwali Bai

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

"For years I had been the cynosure of all eyes in my residential complex -- 'the lady with the full-time maid!'"

Karti sent to 13-day jail, no special cell for him in Tihar

Karti sent to 13-day jail, no special cell for him in Tihar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

The court allowed Karti to carry spectacles and medicines as per prescription subject to examination and approval by the jail doctor, but denied his request to carry toiletries, books, clothes and home food.

Blogger Avijit's wife, father battle for justice

Blogger Avijit's wife, father battle for justice

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The Dhaka police have identified 15 suspects in the horrific Avijit Roy murder case.

With Putin's arrival this week, will Haripur nuclear plant revive?

With Putin's arrival this week, will Haripur nuclear plant revive?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

With the Trinamul government and NGOs stalling the Haripur nuclear plant, will the DAE allot the Russians another site elsewhere in India?

Karti to be subjected to 3 more days of custodial interrogation

Karti to be subjected to 3 more days of custodial interrogation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

His answer to every question was, "I am politically victimised", the CBI said.

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

No home food for Karti, medicines allowed only on prescription.

'Influential' people suppressed Sheena murder for 3 yrs: Maria

'Influential' people suppressed Sheena murder for 3 yrs: Maria

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

He, however, did not name these 'influential and wealthy people'.

'People have accepted corruption as the new normal'

'People have accepted corruption as the new normal'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Political economist Jayanta Roy Chowdhury analyses the 2016 West Bengal assembly election results.

My govt will complete term: Fadnavis on BJP-Sena bickering

My govt will complete term: Fadnavis on BJP-Sena bickering

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Amid bitterness in ties with ally Shiv Sena, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has fired a fresh salvo questioning the opposition to his decision to provide security to Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali when Sena Chief's family had hosted cricketer Javed Miandad from that country.

Why can't our cops clean up their act?

Why can't our cops clean up their act?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

'It is worrisome that religion, politics and strong regional biases have pervaded our police force.'

Now, a ULFA-Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangaladesh link

Now, a ULFA-Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangaladesh link

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Have the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh and ULFA's Paresh Barua faction joined forces?

Kidnapped or in hiding? Where is Bengal scribe Chayan Sarkar?

Kidnapped or in hiding? Where is Bengal scribe Chayan Sarkar?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The correspondent, who was allegedly threatened by members of TMC's student wing for investigating an education scam, was last seen on Sunday near Salsalabari railway station.

Modi's Bangla trip: Experts stress on easier visa, rail connectivity

Modi's Bangla trip: Experts stress on easier visa, rail connectivity

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Modi will reach Bangladesh capital of Dhaka on Saturday morning.