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DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The BJP has nothing to lose after a point. For the DMK it is a difficult choice, as it would not want to give too much of space to a 'national party' lest the 'Dravidian duel' of the past decades should be lost forever, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Amul bucked Covid blues to launch 100 products during lockdown

How Amul bucked Covid blues to launch 100 products during lockdown

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The dairy major is transforming into a full-fledged F&B and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) player, reports Vinay Umarji.

'Satishji, it was not your turn'

'Satishji, it was not your turn'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'Thank you for the cinema, thank you for the laughs.'

AMAZING Movies COMING UP!

AMAZING Movies COMING UP!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

There's so much entertainment coming up in the first three months of 2023!

Tarun Tejpal seeks 'in-camera' hearing of appeal in 2013 rape case

Tarun Tejpal seeks 'in-camera' hearing of appeal in 2013 rape case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Journalist Tarun Tejpal in a submission before the Bombay high court on Tuesday sought an "in-camera" hearing of the Goa government's petition challenging his acquittal in a 2013 rape case, and sought its dismissal while raising preliminary objections on its maintainability.

Centre vs Delhi: Govt seeks larger SC bench to hear dispute, draws AAP fire

Centre vs Delhi: Govt seeks larger SC bench to hear dispute, draws AAP fire

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that it has filed a fresh plea seeking reference to a larger bench a matter involving a constitutional issue related to the control of services in the national capital.

Free speech suffered a blow: Rajan on Ashoka University exits

Free speech suffered a blow: Rajan on Ashoka University exits

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Free speech is the soul of a great university. By compromising on it, the founders have bartered away its soul, said Rajan.

Adani row: Strengthen regulatory system to protect investors, SC tells govt

Adani row: Strengthen regulatory system to protect investors, SC tells govt

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said there should be a robust mechanism to ensure that the interests of Indian investors are protected in the stock market and sought views of the Centre and market regulator SEBI on PILs alleging exploitation of innocent investors and "artificial crashing" of the Adani group's stock value.

Victim named and shamed in Tejpal case, verdict 'retrograde', Goa tells HC

Victim named and shamed in Tejpal case, verdict 'retrograde', Goa tells HC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The Goa government told the Bombay high court's bench in Panaji on Wednesday that the victim in a 2013 rape case, in which journalist Tarun Tejpal was acquitted, was named and shamed and the trial court's judgment was 'retrograde' and 'fit for fifth century.'

India to send 322-strong contingent for Commonwealth Games

India to send 322-strong contingent for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Team India will compete in 15 sporting disciplines as well as four disciplines in the para sports category.

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of cross-petitions of Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde factions pertaining to the Maharashtra political crisis.

SC stays Karnataka HC's directions in bribery case, doesn't expunge remarks

SC stays Karnataka HC's directions in bribery case, doesn't expunge remarks

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

SC stays Karnataka HC's directions in bribery case

EWS quota eating the field meant for general category, says SC

EWS quota eating the field meant for general category, says SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday posed a slew of queries to the Centre on the grant of 10 per cent quota in admissions and government jobs to the EWS category, saying the "slice of cake" of 50 per cent open general seats available to OBCs above the creamy layer now stands reduced to 40 per cent.

SC rejects Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing in rape case

SC rejects Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing in rape case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha did not agree to the submissions of senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Amit Desai, counsel for Tejpal, that the proceedings be held in private to safeguard the reputation and privacy of the journalist.

India hockey players ready for Australia at CWG

India hockey players ready for Australia at CWG

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

India, on the other hand, finished runners-up twice in 2010 and 2014 editions.

The Family Man wins big at Filmfare OTT Awards

The Family Man wins big at Filmfare OTT Awards

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The first edition of Filmfare OTT awards were held in Mumbai to honour Web series and films on digital platforms.

How can Uddhav be reinstated as CM when he resigned before floor test, asks SC

How can Uddhav be reinstated as CM when he resigned before floor test, asks SC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The CJI told lawyer Singhvi, "No, but status quo ante would have been a logical thing to do provided that you had lost the trust vote on the floor of the house. Because, then clearly you have been ousted from power based on the trust vote, which could be set aside. Look at the intellectual conundrum. You chose not to face the trust vote."

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

Want Health Insurance? Read This

Want Health Insurance? Read This

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Make sure that the waiting period on pre-existing diseases does not exceed two years. Avoid policies that come with room rent and ICU capping, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

In a major relief to thousands of Indian IT professionals, a federal judge in the US on Thursday blocked the enforcement of a temporary visa ban by the Trump administration on a large number of work permits, including the most sought after H-1B visas, ruling that the president exceeded his constitutional authority.

SC stops HC order staying Assam-Meghalaya border pact, terms it unwarranted

SC stops HC order staying Assam-Meghalaya border pact, terms it unwarranted

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

It also issued notices to the four people who had originally moved the high court against the execution of the MoU on various grounds including that the settlement breached Article 3 of the Constitution.

New co-operation ministry gets Rs 900 cr Budget allocation

New co-operation ministry gets Rs 900 cr Budget allocation

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The government on Tuesday announced Rs 900-crore allocation in the Budget for the newly set up Ministry of Cooperation for the 2022-23 fiscal, besides slashing Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) on cooperative societies to 15 per cent and surcharge to 7 per cent, which nodal minister Amit Shah hailed saying it will boost the sector. Of the total allocation for the next fiscal, a significant amount of Rs 350 crore has been provided for digitisation of Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies (PACs), while Rs 274 crore for an umbrella scheme 'Prosperity through Cooperatives' which would have a number of sub-components with the aim of all-round development of cooperatives in the country. For the first time, a separate budget of Rs 11 crore has been provided to Vaikunth Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management (VAMNICON).

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.

Visit A Doc Frequently? Opt For OPD Cover

Visit A Doc Frequently? Opt For OPD Cover

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Most traditional health insurance plans didn't cover the cost of such treatments earlier, but several recently launched policies do offer such coverage -- some as a rider, and a few as standalone covers, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.

Sindhu, Manpreet are India's flagbearers for Commonwealth Games opening

Sindhu, Manpreet are India's flagbearers for Commonwealth Games opening

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

A former world champion, Sindhu is one of the favourites to win the women's singles gold medal in Birmingham, having won the silver and bronze in the last two editions at Gold Coast and Glasgow.

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

In May, Satpal Singh, who runs a dairy business with three buffaloes in Jewar, near Noida, was worried about the steep spike in input costs. Singh said dry fodder rates, which cost Rs 1,500-2000 per tractor trolley last year, were quoting at Rs 4,500-5,000. The price of other cattle feed ingredients (that include mustard meal and similar mixes) had also gone up from Rs 2,000 per quintal to Rs 3,100-3,200 per quintal.

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Goodbye Review: Heart In The Right Place

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Goodbye makes ordinary places, ordinary people and ordinary events become interesting, observes Mayur Sanap.

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'he Centre has not issued any mandate, the stand of centre is that it should be 100 per cent but it is not a mandate'

PIX: What movie were Alia, Arjun watching?

PIX: What movie were Alia, Arjun watching?

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Arjun wants all his friends to see India's Most Wanted.

Centre's delay in accepting names 'effectively frustrates' judges' appointment: SC

Centre's delay in accepting names 'effectively frustrates' judges' appointment: SC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

I would say, unhappiness of the Government of the fact that NJAC does not pass the muster, Justice Kaul observed.

Cross Devendra Fadnavis at your peril

Cross Devendra Fadnavis at your peril

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The Maharashtra CM is known to choose the right time to hit back at people he considers a threat, says N Suresh.

Watch Out for these 5 TALENTED ACTORS!

Watch Out for these 5 TALENTED ACTORS!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Subhash K Jha presents five super-talented actors waiting to break through.

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

3 persons in US blacklisted' for anti-India activities

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The MP claimed that Siddiqui's radio station was funded by US-based Pakistanis and the Pakistan government.

Fate of 40 Air India pilots in limbo

Fate of 40 Air India pilots in limbo

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Air India on Friday opposed before the Delhi high court the reinstatement and payment of back wages to over 40 pilots, saying that unless resignation is specifically made prospective, it is effective immediately and a pilot cannot withdraw it subsequently. "Unless otherwise specified, resignation is effective immediately. "There is no competence (with pilots) to withdraw on the ground that I am still serving notice period," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing Air India, told a bench headed by Justice Rajiv Shakdher.

My TOP OTT Actors of 2020

My TOP OTT Actors of 2020

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Joginder Tuteja picks his top 10 actors on OTT.

What to watch on OTT this April

What to watch on OTT this April

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases, coming up in April.

Readers' Ganpati Pix: From Mumbai to Jodhpur

Readers' Ganpati Pix: From Mumbai to Jodhpur

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Share your joys, celebrations and your most cherished Ganpati moment with us.

2020's TOP Web Series

2020's TOP Web Series

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the top Web shows this year.

Kanpur trader's death: SC transfers trial to Delhi CBI court

Kanpur trader's death: SC transfers trial to Delhi CBI court

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the transfer of trial in the death case of a Kanpur-based businessman in which six policemen have been charged with murder to a CBI court in Delhi after the Uttar Pradesh government said that it has no objection to it.

Raamlaxman's TOP 10 SONGS

Raamlaxman's TOP 10 SONGS

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The composer had gems to his credit in his long career.