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Did Salman Miss Aamir, Akshay, Ajay?

Did Salman Miss Aamir, Akshay, Ajay?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

While Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar featured on Variety magazine's cover, look who gave Salman company at the red carpet launch party in Mumbai

35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China

35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

A 62-year-old man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports centre in Zhuhai, China, killing 35 and injuring 43. The attacker, identified as Fan, was quickly apprehended and is currently receiving medical treatment after attempting self-harm. Police believe Fan's actions were motivated by his dissatisfaction with the property division outcome of his divorce. The incident occurred on Monday evening but was not reported by Chinese media until Tuesday evening. The event has sparked concerns and prompted authorities to strengthen security measures and investigate the incident.

HC says govt has power to delete articles on RAW ops, rejects plea

HC says govt has power to delete articles on RAW ops, rejects plea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The bench added it was the petitioner who was putting the identity of intelligence officials at risk of getting exposed by discussing the issue in the court.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Mahatma Gandhi knew the importance of soft power: Doval

Mahatma Gandhi knew the importance of soft power: Doval

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday called Mahatma Gandhi 'a great strategist' and said that the revered Indian leader knew the importance of utilising soft power against the brute forces during the freedom struggle.

Foreign news magazines' Indian editions get nod

Foreign news magazines' Indian editions get nod

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

In a major decision that will inject new vigour into print media, the government on Thursday allowed India editions of foreign magazines with news and current affairs content with 26 per cent foreign direct investment.

Court grants bail to honey-trapped IAF ex-officer accused of spying for ISI

Court grants bail to honey-trapped IAF ex-officer accused of spying for ISI

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The judge noted that the accused has already spent more than half the maximum sentence prescribed for the alleged offence.

Vishy Anand in awe of 'golden generation of Indian chess'

Vishy Anand in awe of 'golden generation of Indian chess'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Although he noted that the game of chess has changed in recent times, he was willing to offer advice to the new generation.

Delhi HC drops contempt case after Gurumurthy says sorry

Delhi HC drops contempt case after Gurumurthy says sorry

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday discharged S Gurumurthy, editor of a Chennai-based Tamil news magazine, in a 2018 contempt case for his tweet against a judge after accepting his apology and "deep remorse".

Judge tweet: Editor Gurumurthy refuses to apologise once again in HC

Judge tweet: Editor Gurumurthy refuses to apologise once again in HC

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Gurumurthy's counsel said the journalist has already tendered his apology in relation to a tweet and there is no necessity for him to file another affidavit conveying an unconditional apology in clear terms.

'I will fight the Gandhi way'

'I will fight the Gandhi way'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

'I cannot afford to go to court. I cannot afford to lose a case. I will fight the Gandhi way -- peacefully, non-violently, and with determination,' Purshottam Chauhan, a resident of the Sabarmati Ashram, tells Rosamma Thomas. Around him, the homes of former neighbours are rubble. About 300 Dalit families resided within the premises of the Sabarmati Ashram till 2021. Only about 40 now remain.

Verdict in Tarun Tejpal rape case on April 27

Verdict in Tarun Tejpal rape case on April 27

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Tejpal is accused of raping his journalist colleague inside an elevator of a five-star hotel in Goa in 2013 during an event organised by the news magazine.

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

According to state government sources, not only did the governor insert some corrections, but he also initialled the final draft after those corrections had been made, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC initiates contempt proceedings against Twitter India, Prashant Bhushan

SC initiates contempt proceedings against Twitter India, Prashant Bhushan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Bhushan has been raising issues pertaining to judiciary and recently he was very critical and vocal of the way in which the top court handled the matters related to migrant workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Need further hearing in contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal: SC

Need further hearing in contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal: SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The top court had in November 2009 issued contempt notice to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine.

SC issues notice to Prashant Bhushan in contempt proceedings

SC issues notice to Prashant Bhushan in contempt proceedings

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The allegedly contemptuous tweets were critical of the top court and posted by Bhushan on Twitter on June 27 and June 29.

SC defers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal

SC defers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The apex court in November 2009, had issued contempt notice to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine.

Cyclone Tauktae moves into Gujarat, 6 dead in Maharashtra

Cyclone Tauktae moves into Gujarat, 6 dead in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Tropical storm 'Tauktae' (pronounced as Tau'Te) which had intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, lies close to the Gujarat coast, the India Meteorological Department said. "The landfall process has started and will continue during next two hours," the IMD said.

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

Inside the 'Osama bin Laden' bar

Inside the 'Osama bin Laden' bar

Rediff.com2 May 2014

A bar owner in Brazil who looks like Osama bin Laden is expecting business to boom when the crowds come for the World Cup.

SC refers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan to other bench

SC refers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan to other bench

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The matter is pending for a long time and it be listed before the appropriate bench on September 10, the bench said in a hearing conducted through video conferencing.

Caravan reporters allege assault in Northeast Delhi

Caravan reporters allege assault in Northeast Delhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The magazine alleged that the mob physically assaulted the staffers, threatened to kill them and also used communal slurs.

Govt orders Twitter to ban handles suggesting 'farmer genocide'

Govt orders Twitter to ban handles suggesting 'farmer genocide'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday ordered Twitter to immediately take down handles and hashtags that suggested a farmer genocide was being planned, saying such misinformation and inflammatory content will incite passion, and impact public order.

View: Tytler got a clean chit due to CBI's biased probe

View: Tytler got a clean chit due to CBI's biased probe

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

If the credibility of our criminal justice system has to be restored and if we have to win the confidence of the Sikh community, it is important that further investigation against Jagdish Tytler be done in a time-bound manner by a special investigation team which reports directly to the court, says B Raman

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu had begun seeing Governor Ravi's decisions and actions as a part of the state BJP's non-stop criticism of its government and directed from Delhi, a view strengthened by the governor's decision to return the NEET exemption bill, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

32 held for vandalising The Week's Mumbai office

32 held for vandalising The Week's Mumbai office

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Thirty-two people, including Shiv Sena corporator Kishori Pednekar, were arrested on Thursday for allegedly vandalising the office of 'The Week' news magazine in Mumbai and injuring three employees over regularising the services of some workers, police said.

Tell us: Was SRK's being Muslim column a publicity stunt?

Tell us: Was SRK's being Muslim column a publicity stunt?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Was the impeccably articulate actor speaking from his heart or was he trying to manipulate a touchy issue for some newsprint?

Anil Kumble: The only interest I have is for the good of cricket

Anil Kumble: The only interest I have is for the good of cricket

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Karnataka State Cricket Association president and former India captain Anil Kumble has broken his silence on allegations of conflict of interest. The allegations, which appeared in a news magazine last week, claimed that his role as a promoter of a player management firm is in conflict with his administrative responsibilities. "I am no player-manager, nor do I run a talent management company," the ace leg spinner declared, in an interview with CNN-IBN.

Media debating pending cases may amount to contempt: AG to SC

Media debating pending cases may amount to contempt: AG to SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Today, in big cases when bail applications are about to come up for hearing, TV reports are shown which are very "damaging for the accused who has filed the bail application", he said.

Tatas file defamation case against <I>Outlook</I>

Tatas file defamation case against Outlook

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

In a criminal complaint filed before the court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Mumbai, Tata Sons has claimed that an article published by 'Outlook' in its March 28, 2011 edition and another in the April 4, 2011 edition made 'false and defamatory statements and harmed the reputation of the Tata business name'.

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this February!

VOTE: Sexiest India covergirl this February!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Here's a round-up of the glossies for January -- take our poll and let us know who you think makes for the most fashionable, sexy cover this month!

Interview/Vinod Mehta

Interview/Vinod Mehta

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

'I don't have faith in Indian politicians, but I have faith in Indian democracy. Whatever you may say, Indian democracy is very genuine,' Vinod Mehta tells Sheela Bhatt.

Contempt case: Bhushan moves SC, seeks right to appeal

Contempt case: Bhushan moves SC, seeks right to appeal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Bhushan on August 31 was directed to deposit the fine with the Supreme Court registry by September 15 and failure to comply would entail a three-month jail term and debarment from law practice for three years.

F1 supremo Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil: reports

F1 supremo Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped in Brazil: reports

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The mother-in-law of Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has been kidnapped in Sao Paulo and criminals are demanding 120 million reais ($36.5 million) in ransom, according to reports in a leading Brazilian news magazine.

'India's rich fund temples, not education'

'India's rich fund temples, not education'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Tarun Tejpal, editor-in-chief of news magazine Tehelka, expresses his disappointment over India's education system.

Phone tapping: Why target us, ask Muslims

Phone tapping: Why target us, ask Muslims

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

All India Muslim Personal Law Board secretary Abdul Raheem Qureshi has urged the Centre and the state to immediately put an end to the abominable practices of targeting of Muslims for telephone tapping and other espionage operations in the name of fight against terrorism.

Authorities shut 9/11 attackers' mosque in Germany

Authorities shut 9/11 attackers' mosque in Germany

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

German authorities have closed down the Taiba mosque in Hamburg, which used to be a meeting place for the 9/11 attackers.

James Cameron's date with India

James Cameron's date with India

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

He will be discussing "The Future of Cinema" with Aamir Khan in a conclave at a five star hotel in New Delhi, watched by few hundred over a dinner.

It is easy to detect plagiarism!

It is easy to detect plagiarism!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Thanks to the World Wide Web, it is easy to detect plagiarism, as a former editor of a leading Delhi newspaper learnt to his cost a few years ago.