News for '-nalini'

Rajiv Gandhi case accused ends fast

Rajiv Gandhi case accused ends fast

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

His daughter Arithra, who is a Sri Lankan citizen, will now be able to meet her parents Murugan and Nalini, who is also serving a life sentence in the same case.

The world lights up for Diwali

The world lights up for Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

It's time for colours, lights and celebrations - Diwali is here! In these photos, see celebrations from Gujarat to London to Colombo.

'We are making a circus out of everything'

'We are making a circus out of everything'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'We always want to pull down the other person.' 'All we need right now is sensitivity, not just in our industry, but everywhere.'

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The central probe agency issued a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for attachment of Indian assets in Kodaikanal and Ooty in Tamil Nadu and a flat in Delhi's Jorbagh. A cottage and house in Somerset in the UK and a tennis club located in Barcelona, Spain have also been attached as part of the same order, the agency said.

Delhi cops call in Tharoor for questioning again

Delhi cops call in Tharoor for questioning again

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

The police need clarification on certain points from him

Israel Aircraft to market HAL copter

Israel Aircraft to market HAL copter

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

State-run Israel Aircraft Industries on Wednesday signed an international marketing agreement for a light helicopter made by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.

Infosys appoints minister's wife on board; faces flak on Twitter

Infosys appoints minister's wife on board; faces flak on Twitter

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Punita is the founder and managing partner, Pacific Paradigm Advisors

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Why Indian abstract art is so valuable

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

What makes Indian abstract art more valuable is its relative rarity. V S Gaitonde, S H Raza and J Swaminathan are the only major names in modern Indian art known for their abstracts.

Chidambaram has a bad day at court, CBI custody extended to Friday

Chidambaram has a bad day at court, CBI custody extended to Friday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Special Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar said the CBI demand was "justified" that Chidambaram has to be further interrogated in its custody.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Convicts in unprecedented jubilation

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Convicts in unprecedented jubilation

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Four convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi Assassination case lodged in the Central Prison here were on Wednesday overwhelmed by a sense of jubilation on hearing about the Tamil Nadu Government's decision to set them free.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

Supreme Court slams Srinivasan for attending BCCI meet

Supreme Court slams Srinivasan for attending BCCI meet

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed unhappiness over Narayanswami Srinivasan's participation in a Board of Control for Cricket in India meeting in Chennai on February 8.

Will abide by SC ruling on freeing Rajiv killers: Rajnath

Will abide by SC ruling on freeing Rajiv killers: Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The government on Thursday said that it is examining the Tamil Nadu government's decision to remit the sentence of seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case but made it clear that abiding by Supreme Court's order on the issue is its constitutional responsibility.

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Switzerland will share details of at least 50 Indian A/C holders

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

These individuals largely include businessmen associated with companies, including the dummy ones, in sectors ranging from real estate, financial services, technology and telecom to paints, home decoration, textiles, engineering goods, gems and jewellery. Several of these persons and their companies are said to be based in Kolkata, Gujarat, Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'If Khan Market today -- a neon-drenched spectacle of blingy shops and pricey eateries -- is what it is, it's not due to the dramatic shift in political dispensations, but because free-market India is another country,' notes Sunil Sethi.

Suresh Gopi: Apothecary talks about the responsibilities of a doctor

Suresh Gopi: Apothecary talks about the responsibilities of a doctor

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Suresh Gopi talks about Apothecary.

Pyaasa cinematographer V K Murthy passes away

Pyaasa cinematographer V K Murthy passes away

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

He was 91.

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Chidambaram sent to 4-day CBI custody till Aug 26

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"Considering the facts and circumstances, I am of the view that police custody is justified," the judge said.

TN moves SC for review of verdict on Rajiv killers' remission

TN moves SC for review of verdict on Rajiv killers' remission

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its judgement in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case in which it was ruled that the Centre has "primacy" over states' right to grant remission.

'Godse's bro can be released, why not Rajiv's killers,' TN govt asks SC

'Godse's bro can be released, why not Rajiv's killers,' TN govt asks SC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

If Godse's brother could be released in the Mahatma Gandhi assassination case, then why should the doors be closed for assassins of Rajiv Gandhi, Tamil Nadu Government on Thursday asked the Supreme Court.

19-yr-old's suicide for failing to clear NEET sparks political slugfest in TN

19-yr-old's suicide for failing to clear NEET sparks political slugfest in TN

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

She left behind a note, saying that she dreamt of becoming a doctor but the questions in NEET were too difficult for her to even understand.

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

ED arrests Chidambaram in INX Media case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Chidambaram, 74, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation on August 21 and is lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody in the corruption case.

Srinivasan apologises to Supreme Court, says won't preside over March 2 AGM

Srinivasan apologises to Supreme Court, says won't preside over March 2 AGM

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan tendered unconditional apology in the Supreme court for presiding over the Board's working committee meeting in Chennai on February 8.

Sunanda case: Pakistani journalist Mehr Tarar questioned

Sunanda case: Pakistani journalist Mehr Tarar questioned

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Tarar's questioning took place in February for over two hours.

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In 1998, the Congress asked her mother to campaign. 'We had a family discussion. We explained to our mother that you will be used, you will be discarded once you are done with the campaign.' 'A few days later I got a call from my mother. She said, "I have decided to campaign".' 'We were stunned. Why was she doing this?' Payal Mohanka listens in.

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

SC rejects Centre's curative plea for death of Rajiv killers

SC rejects Centre's curative plea for death of Rajiv killers

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the curative petition of the Centre filed against the commutation of death penalty into life imprisonment of three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, granting a fresh lease of life to them.

Despair follows hope for Rajiv's killers at Vellore Jail

Despair follows hope for Rajiv's killers at Vellore Jail

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Jubilation gave way to despair at Vellore Jail after the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the release of convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

SC restrains states from granting remissions to life convicts

SC restrains states from granting remissions to life convicts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained all states from exercising power of remission for releasing convicts from jail who are serving life sentence and sought their response whether the Centre's nod was needed for the purpose in cases prosecuted by central agencies like Central Bureau of Investigation.

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Have you imagined the female gaze?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

India's women artists, says Kishore Singh, look at politics and society and want to provoke reactions on issues based on their inheritance and understanding of gender, class, caste and environmental disparity.

Dattu's retirement puts focus on fate of Rajiv killers

Dattu's retirement puts focus on fate of Rajiv killers

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Whichever way the verdict goes, it will be a win-win for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa ahead of the assembly election next year. A favourable verdict, it will be a boost for her because she took the decision to release the convicts. She will once again try to usurp the Tamil card and use it to silence her political rivals. If the verdict goes against her, she can still claim the moral high ground. R Ramasubramanian explains.

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

The famous song Modi cited in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Sung and written by Kavi Pradeep, Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat is a wistful commentary on the human condition and how it has only deteriorated over time.

Rajiv case: SC defers Centre's plea against release of convicts

Rajiv case: SC defers Centre's plea against release of convicts

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred until March 26 the hearing on the Centre's plea against the Tamil Nadu government's decision to release seven prisoners convicted in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

SC stays release of 4 more Rajiv killers by TN

SC stays release of 4 more Rajiv killers by TN

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

After staying release of three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, the Supreme Court on Thursday restrained the Tamil Nadu government from letting out four more convicts in the case.

Looking at Kamal Haasan's SUPERSTAR life!

Looking at Kamal Haasan's SUPERSTAR life!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Happy birthday, Kamal Haasan!

Sunanda's son quizzed, cops may call Tharoor again

Sunanda's son quizzed, cops may call Tharoor again

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Shiv Menon was asked how the relationship was between Tharoor and Sunanda

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Mangalyaan has been named among the best inventions of 2014 by Time magazine which described it as a technological feat that will allow India to flex its "interplanetary muscles."

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar dismissed the pleas on the ground of delay in filing the petition and also on merit.