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Suriyanelli gangrape case posted for March 15

Suriyanelli gangrape case posted for March 15

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

The Kerala high court on Monday adjourned to March 15 the Suriyanelli gangrape case, allegedly involving Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien, as it is awaiting various records from the apex court, including the case diary and deposition of witnesses.

Kamal Haasan's Rasaleela remade

Kamal Haasan's Rasaleela remade

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Get your lowdown on what's hapenning in the south film industry.

CEOs to sing for their supper

CEOs to sing for their supper

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Taking a break from their hectic schedule and boardroom meetings, nine CEOs would display their singing prowess at a charity dinner event in Bengaluru to raise funds for children on July 16.

Former IL&FS directors got lucrative paychecks even as firm collapsed

Former IL&FS directors got lucrative paychecks even as firm collapsed

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Even erstwhile independent directors were being paid substantial remuneration including commission. The median annual salary of IL&FS employees was Rs 13.1 lakh.

AAP flexes its muscles in TN but its fights are directionless

AAP flexes its muscles in TN but its fights are directionless

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Without a strong regional leadership the Aam Aadmi Party in Tamil Nadu may end up as just another political party in the statem says R. Ramasubramanian

'Markets to stay volatile in 2011'

'Markets to stay volatile in 2011'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

We believe equity markets in 2011 will be volatile. However, for investors, volatility will provide investment opportunities.

Palmolein case: Kerala HC stays order to probe Chandy's role

Palmolein case: Kerala HC stays order to probe Chandy's role

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

The Kerala high court on Tuesday stayed a lower court order directing investigation into the role of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in the 1992 palmolein import case. Chandy was the finance minister in the K Karunakaran cabinet when the deal was inked.

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

How IL&FS bosses showed fictitious profits for salary hikes

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Besides 15 loan transactions to the Siva group of companies, the former directors also used unique methods to ensure the group did not get into the default list.

Unusual summer pics: Swallow the sun!

Unusual summer pics: Swallow the sun!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Muthoot murder case: HC declines bail to accused

Muthoot murder case: HC declines bail to accused

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday declined bail to the six accused in the murder of Muthoot finance group executive director Paul Muthoot George.

Wipro Infotech to invest Rs 200 cr in data centres

Wipro Infotech to invest Rs 200 cr in data centres

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Wipro Infotech, the India and West Asian IT business of Wipro, aims to use its data centre platform to offer a host of services, including cloud computing and software as a service (SaaS) on a pay-per-use model, Anand Sankaran, senior vice-president told Business Standard.

HIV row: Kerala HC issues notices to school, PTA

HIV row: Kerala HC issues notices to school, PTA

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

The Kerala high court on Thursday issued notices to the authorities and Parents Teachers Association of a school in Kottayam, where five HIV positive children were facing 'boycott' by other students.

Wipro has strong succession plans in place: CFO

Wipro has strong succession plans in place: CFO

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

It has replacements ready even for senior managers, in case someone quits.

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

How To Invest in 2022: Market Gurus' Gyaan

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'There is no need to do anything, let your SIPs get deducted every month, and stick to your allocation between equity, fixed income and emergency funds and your risk covers.'

Kerala: 9 Cong MLAs quit, join

Kerala: 9 Cong MLAs quit, join

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

The MLAs handed over the resignation letters to Speaker Therambil Ramakrishnan.

Mumbai: Security tightened at BARC

Mumbai: Security tightened at BARC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Inside BARC also, CISF has been deployed from June 1 to assist in the internal security as they are well trained in combating terrorist attacks.

Five new ports in Maharashtra

Five new ports in Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

All the ports are being constructed on a built-operate-transfer (BOT) basis, state Chief Secretary D K Sankaran told PTI in New Delhi.

AP govt invites Naxals for talks

AP govt invites Naxals for talks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

Making maths fun, worldwide

Making maths fun, worldwide

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Kerala gives clean chit to Coke

Kerala gives clean chit to Coke

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

The interim test report of the samples of Coca-cola from the company's Plachimada plant in Kerala has revealed that the soft drink did not contain cadmium and the lead content was much lower than the permissible level.

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Former Premier League player charged in match-fixing probe

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Former Premier League striker Delroy Facey has been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery, officers investigating match-fixing said on Monday.

Vaiko to contest TN assembly poll after 2 decades

Vaiko to contest TN assembly poll after 2 decades

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

He made an announcement in this regard at an election rally in Chennai on Saturday.

Digital to boost call centre staff by 70%

Digital to boost call centre staff by 70%

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Software services firm Digital GlobalSoft Ltd expects to increase the number of workers at its fledgling call centre by about 70 per cent this year to handle increased outsourcing from global companies, a top official said.

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Sell or Stay Invested in soaring markets?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'This market is very expensive in some pockets, dirt cheap in some, and the belly of the market is reasonably valued.'

Strangest question: 'What would you manufacture in space?'

Strangest question: 'What would you manufacture in space?'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Rediff readers share the strangest questions asked to them in a job interview. Have you shared yours yet?

Blackburn striker Campbell held in match-fixing probe

Blackburn striker Campbell held in match-fixing probe

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Former English Premier League striker DJ Campbell has been arrested as part of a match-fixing investigation, his club Blackburn Rovers said on Monday.

British police to probe new claims of football match-fixing

British police to probe new claims of football match-fixing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The British police have opened a second investigation into allegations of match-fixing after claims emerged that a player rigged a Championship game for cash.

Fund managers struggle to beat red-hot market

Fund managers struggle to beat red-hot market

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Fund managers have been advising investors not to keep their return expectation higher

Readers speak! What they'd do instead of buying an iPhone!

Readers speak! What they'd do instead of buying an iPhone!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Readers tell us what you'd do with Rs 80,500 (the cost of the 128GB iPhone 6 Plus)! You can write in too!

Suryanelli rape case: Main accused Dharmarajan sentenced to life

Suryanelli rape case: Main accused Dharmarajan sentenced to life

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Upholding a lower court order, the Kerala high court sentenced prime accused Dharmarajan to life imprisonment, while acquitting seven others in the sensational Suriyanelli rape case.

Kerala goes dry barring 5-star hotels

Kerala goes dry barring 5-star hotels

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Setting aside a single judge order permitting bars in four-star and heritage hotels, the Kerala high court on Tuesday upheld the state government's liquor policy for 2014-15 confining bar licences only to five star hotels.

'In 1951, my princely salary was Rs 80'

'In 1951, my princely salary was Rs 80'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salaries were.

'Rajni is a clever businessman, not a politician'

'Rajni is a clever businessman, not a politician'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

'Whenever a new film of his releases, he uses politics to hype his film.' 'Her party can manage for a short period without Jayalalithaa as the chief minister but if her absence is for a long term, the AIADMK will start crumbling and disintegrating.' 'What keeps the DMK going despite its corrupt image is it is a democratic party in comparison to the AIADMK... Also, many social welfare measures in Tamil Nadu were brought in by the DMK. So they do have a place in the political scene despite corruption.' Gnani Sankaran, the well-known political analyst, discusses the fallout of Jayalalithaa's conviction on Tamil Nadu politics with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Here was a man who played a major part in helping the Bengalis of East Pakistan create a new nation, secured the merger of Sikkim into the Indian dominion and built R&AW into a formidable outfit, comparable to the best in the world.' Rameshwar Nath Kao shunned the limelight, hated to be photographed and preferred to work behind the scenes. A revealing excerpt from Nitin A Gokhale's much awaited book, R N Kao: Gentleman Spymaster.

When will M K Stalin, the chosen one, take over?

When will M K Stalin, the chosen one, take over?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

M K Stalin might not have his father's charisma, but he has learnt the ropes the long, hard way, says T E Narasimhan

Review: Kappal is a mindless comedy

Review: Kappal is a mindless comedy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

There may be flaws, but there is no denying that Karthik G Krish's Kappal is thoroughly entertaining. But do remember to leave your thinking cap at home, writes S Saraswathi

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

SBI may participate in the Rs 4,500 cr rights issue of IL&FS along with LIC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The NCLT said the new board must hold its meeting by October 8 and come out with a road map before the next hearing on October 31

Tamil Nadu is not what it used to be

Tamil Nadu is not what it used to be

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Post Jayalalithaa's death, the Tamil Nadu government is in confused state.