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Process of judges' appointment is sacrosanct, media must recognise it: CJI

The process of appointment of judges is ”sacrosanct” and the media must recognise its sanctity, Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana said on Wednesday while expressing anguish and......

Former CBI director Ranjit Sinha passes away

Former Central Bureau of Investigation director Ranjit Sinha died here Friday morning at the age of 68 in what is believed to be a COVID-19 related death, senior officials said. He was confirmed......

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union territory going to polls in the last and final phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on May 19,......

'The CBI's clean image is over for now'

'The selection process of the CBI chief has not been appropriate.''Three successive CBI directors have been found in corrupt moral practices.''A thorough investigation needs to be done before......

CBI needs a surgical strike

'The downslide has been rapid leading up to the number one and number two of the organisation flinging against each other horrendous accusations of bribery and tampering with investigations for......

Two pence for Cabinet notes but information worth a million

Companies use journalists as conduits and journalists use companies as conduits to get information out of the govt. 'Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves' is what the indomitable Mani Shankar Aiyar said......

Fight against corruption: How ordinary people made a difference

The roots of the cancellation of 2G telecom spectrum licences and coal blocks lie in two non-profit organisations - Common Cause and CPIL. In the late 1970s, phrases such as consumer protection......

A year of tough legal battles for India Inc

The year 2014 hit the energy sector most when the top court cancelled "fatally flawed" coal block allocations since 1993 and did not mince words in condemning the screening committee......

Centre cancels selection of 6 govt bank chiefs by UPA

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government on Monday scrapped the selection of six chiefs of public sector banks, recommended under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) regime, following a......

Crucial hearing on coal scam in SC on Tuesday

The crucial hearing on coal scam will be held on Tuesday in the Supreme Court where the Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to inform the court about the alleged manipulation of facts by......

When are the BIG movies releasing?

The floodgates seem to have opened for Bollywood at the theatres. After Yash Raj Films announced its slate of films for 2021, many other film-makers went ahead and confirmed the release dates for......

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Mahipal, who worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.Prakash Bhandari salutes the superstar on his birth centenary. IMAGE:......

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

'I always felt that Basu Chatterjee was a kind, gentle, man who truly believed that in directing films like Chhoti Si Baat, he was impacting our lives,' remembers Aseem Chhabra.'He seemed to be on......

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

'In the early years of this century, barely 10 years after liberalisation, drinking Coke was still cool,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta. Contemplating a future in crime -- to be more specific, smuggling......

'No one walked the way Vinod Khanna did'

'No one had the presence he had in a crowded room. No one could lighten up the surroundings he was in, like him. No one...' Amitabh Bachchan remembers his old friend Vinod Khanna. IMAGE: Amitabh......

Ranji round-up: Mumbai edge TN in just over two days

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Saturday Defending champions Mumbai edged out Tamil Nadu by two wickets, on Saturday, in a low-scoring thriller as the opening round Ranji Trophy......

Rahul Dravid in favour of legalising betting

Former India cricket captain Rahul Dravid favoured legalising betting in the country. -Sportspersons have to realise the whereabout clause: Dravid Asked if he was in favour of legalising betting in......

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