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'A judge who dispenses justice without fear'

'A judge who dispenses justice without fear'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'They might not have liked his judgments on IT rules, the Election Commission and Pondicherry.'

Rummy, poker games of skill: HC rejects TN's online ban

Rummy, poker games of skill: HC rejects TN's online ban

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The Madras high court on Thursday declined to declare the entire Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act, 2022, as ultra vires the Constitution and held rummy and poker as 'games of skill.'

HC judge chides OPS for seeking change of judge in AIADMK gen council case

HC judge chides OPS for seeking change of judge in AIADMK gen council case

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

When the matter came up today, Justice Ramaswamy strongly condemned the action of the lawyers and remarked it was a very cheap practice, scandalising the judiciary.

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, others being taken to Delhi

Mortal remains of Gen Rawat, others being taken to Delhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The mortal remains were brought to the Madras Regimental Centre where people paid floral tribute to General Rawat and other personnel.

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Google investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund: Pichai tells PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Internet giant Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund, its CEO Sundar Pichai has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a step that will recognise India's leadership on fintech and will support small and large businesses in India, the US and around the world. Pichai met Prime Minister Modi in Washington on Friday and also announced the opening of Google's global fintech operation centre in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in Gandhinagar. "It was an honour to meet Prime Minister Modi during the historic visit to the US. We shared with the Prime Minister that Google is investing $10 billion in India's digitisation fund," Pichai said.

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Was A Tamil Nadu Temple Sealed For This Reason?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A district collector leads Dalits into a temple in Tamil Nadu, which is then sealed. A Ganesh Nadar finds out why.

Every Covid patient infecting 2 others as Delhi's R-value up to 2.1: IIT

Every Covid patient infecting 2 others as Delhi's R-value up to 2.1: IIT

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Delhi's R-value, which indicates the spread of COVID-19, was recorded at 2.1 this week, implying that every infected person is infecting two others in the national capital, according to an analysis by IIT-Madras.

Appearing for class 10, 12 board exams twice a year will be optional: Pradhan

Appearing for class 10, 12 board exams twice a year will be optional: Pradhan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Pradhan, who is also the skill development minister, said he has received positive feedback from students on the plan to conduct board exams twice a year.

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Only three countries (United States, Russia and China) have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Citing Perarivalan order Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Nalini moves SC for release

Citing Perarivalan order Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Nalini moves SC for release

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts who was serving life imprisonment in connection with the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, on Thursday approached the Supreme Court seeking release from prison -- like fellow convict AG Perarivalan.

Madras HC stays CIC's notice to BCCI over RTI Act

Madras HC stays CIC's notice to BCCI over RTI Act

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Madras High Court has stayed the Central Information Commissioner's (CIC) proceedings on declaring the Board of Control for Cricket in India as a public authority under the RTI Act.

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Why Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi Has Got It Wrong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Words and actions like those of R N Ravi and a vocal section of the state BJP have only added to Tamil fears and suspicions, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Time flies, doesn't it?' Hitman completes Sweet 16

'Time flies, doesn't it?' Hitman completes Sweet 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

There is something about 16 that has a lingering sweet aftertaste. Ask Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 16 summers as an international cricketer!

CJI meets lawyers from Gujarat, Telangana upset over judges' transfers

CJI meets lawyers from Gujarat, Telangana upset over judges' transfers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

CJI Chandrachud met the delegations in the presence of two other members of the collegium -- Justice SK Kaul and Justice MR Shah.

Keeping Balaji on as minister not good governance, observes HC

Keeping Balaji on as minister not good governance, observes HC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Madras high court on Tuesday observed that the continuance of V Senthil Balaji as a minister without portfolio in the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu cabinet will serve no purpose and it does not augur well with the principles of good governance and purity in administration.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The ministry of education is yet to take call on the recommendations by the empowered expert committee and the University Grants Commission.

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