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12-yr-old critical after sexual assault, 1 man arrested

12-yr-old critical after sexual assault, 1 man arrested

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The child, whose parents work as labourers in a factory, was beaten and brutalised with a sharp object. She is critical and on oxygen support, said a senior doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences where she is admitted.

'The rules are different for superstars'

'The rules are different for superstars'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

As with all KJ movies, there are 2 movies for the price of one, a pre-interval laugh fest and a post-interval weepie. Both are thoroughly enjoyable if viewed in the context of the 'commercial' movie.

We never understand KANK's characters

We never understand KANK's characters

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

KANK's failure is its inability to get the viewer to empathise with the protagonists.

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Does the Juvenile Justice Act need amendment?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Most juvenile remand homes are in appalling condition and need a massive overhaul. But whether redrafting the law will bring down juvenile crime is the moot question. What is required better remand homes, more specialised care rather than to expose young people to the trauma and stigma of adult jails, says Rashme Sehgal.

Mallya's fate will be decided on December 10

Mallya's fate will be decided on December 10

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The 62-year-old former Kingfisher Airline boss' defence team, led by Clare Montgomery, opened the day by branding the government of India's evidence presented in the case as "utterly unfounded".

KANK is a tsunami of tears

KANK is a tsunami of tears

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

This film does come from Karan Johar's heart, but it is the celluloid equivalent of self-pity.

'Stop being a YashRaj Xerox machine'

'Stop being a YashRaj Xerox machine'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

The truth about KANK is that you can either love this movie to death or hate it with your whole being.

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

'Given that 95 per cent of rapes are committed by adults and only 5 per cent by juveniles, these 95 per cent of rapes will continue to take place, so what women's safety are we talking about?'

Despite flaws, KANK is watchable

Despite flaws, KANK is watchable

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

But Preran Kurnool hopes Karan Johar does his homework better next time.

Abhishek, Preity saved KANK

Abhishek, Preity saved KANK

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Kiran Kamath feels Karan Johar really slipped while making his new film.

Karan, you could do so much better

Karan, you could do so much better

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Reader Sumier Phalake sends us his KANK review.

Godhra train carnage accused detained

Godhra train carnage accused detained

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

"We have detained one more absconder but more information will be revealed later," Special IG (Vadodara range) Rakesh Asthana, who heads a Special Investigation Team probing the train carnage, said.

IRCTC scam: Bail granted to Lalu's wife Rabri, son Tejashwi

IRCTC scam: Bail granted to Lalu's wife Rabri, son Tejashwi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The court granted bail to Rabri and Tejashwi Yadav in the CBI case on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh and a surety of a like amount.

Karan, you have a rep to protect

Karan, you have a rep to protect

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Reader Abhishek Asthani feels let down by Johar's KANK.

Tata, SBI roll out credit card

Tata, SBI roll out credit card

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Hardik Patel charged with sedition over alleged remarks on killing cops

Hardik Patel charged with sedition over alleged remarks on killing cops

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

On October 3, Patel had reportedly advised a youth from the community to rather kill policemen than commit suicide.

Satyam wins World Bank contract

Satyam wins World Bank contract

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

Satyam Computer Services on Wednesday announced the winning of a new long-term contract from its existing customer, the World Bank whereby it has been chosen as the World Bank's primary offshore IT services partner.

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Meet the New-Age Bollywood Mom

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Mothers as characters may have the same problems as they had years ago.' 'But what's refreshing is how they are becoming more accepting towards the changes in society.'

Godhra case hits a dead-end

Godhra case hits a dead-end

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Will Railways' ChildLine scheme make runaway children safer?

Will Railways' ChildLine scheme make runaway children safer?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Are the ChildLine booths for runaway children an attempt to sanitise Indian railway stations or a genuine effort for the protection of 'railway kids'?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

Action against Verma without consulting selection panel: Kharge to PM

Action against Verma without consulting selection panel: Kharge to PM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Kharge was part of a three-member panel headed by Modi that had selected Verma last year to head the CBI.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC to form new SIT to probe 186 cases

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC to form new SIT to probe 186 cases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra asked the Centre to suggest names on Wednesday itself for its consideration and appointment in the proposed SIT.

CBI, ED team in London to push for Mallya's extradition

CBI, ED team in London to push for Mallya's extradition

Rediff.com2 May 2017

A four-member team led by CBI additional director Rakesh Asthana will apprise British authorities about the finer points of the loan default cases against Mallya. Two senior ED officials are also part of the team.

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

CBI director removed because agency questioned Rafale deal: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The Congress president alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party deceived people and siphoned off hard-earned money of farmers, poor, small businessmen to fill the pockets of the country's 15-20 big industrialists.

Tough times await new CBI chief

Tough times await new CBI chief

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Alok Verma, the 1979-batch IPS officer, will be in the hot seat because he will serve in 2018 and into 2019, the year of the general election.

Narayan Sai to be produced in Surat court today

Narayan Sai to be produced in Surat court today

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram's son Narayan Sai, who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his ashram between 2002 and 2005, was on Thursday brought to Surat from Delhi, a senior police officer said.

Ryan redux: Class 7 girl attacks 6-yr-old in school toilet

Ryan redux: Class 7 girl attacks 6-yr-old in school toilet

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The girl was later sent to a juvenile home till January 31.

Divesting CBI director of powers 'illegal': Kharge tells SC

Divesting CBI director of powers 'illegal': Kharge tells SC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

In his petition, Kharge, who is the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, said only the three-member committee of leader of opposition, prime minister and the Chief Justice of India can take a decision on the appointment or removal of the CBI director as per the act.

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Presence of IB men outside CBI chief's house sparks row

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

MHA said the four men were on 'routine, covert' duties in the high security area.

CBI files chargesheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case

CBI files chargesheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The case pertains to allegations that Lalu Prasad, as railway minister, handed over the maintenance of two hotels run by the IRCTC, a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, in Ranchi and Puri to Sujata Hotels, a company owned by Vinay and Vijay Kochhar, in return for a prime plot of three acres in Patna through a benami company.

Mallya will get western loo in jail, India tells UK court

Mallya will get western loo in jail, India tells UK court

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Five photos of western style toilets were presented to convince the court that acceptable standards would be extended to Mallya.

IRCTC scam case: Lalu, wife, son and others summoned as accused

IRCTC scam case: Lalu, wife, son and others summoned as accused

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which had on April 16 filed the chargesheet in the case, had said that there was enough evidence against the accused.

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The case relates to alleged money laundering in granting the operational contract of two IRCTC hotels to a private firm.

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

CBI books Lalu family over hotel tender irregularities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Searches are being conducted on Friday at 12 locations including Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, Puri and Gurgaon.

Winter session of Parliament begins on Tues, set to be stormy

Winter session of Parliament begins on Tues, set to be stormy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The unity by the opposition parties is likely to reflect inside Parliament as well.

Why Michel's extradition was important

Why Michel's extradition was important

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Michel may prove to be the missing link in the money trail in the alleged multi-crore scam being probed by the CBI.

Police forms six teams to trace Asaram's son Narayan Sai

Police forms six teams to trace Asaram's son Narayan Sai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The Surat police has formed six teams to trace self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's son Narayan Sai, whose whereabouts are not known after complaints of sexual assault were filed against the father-son duo by two sisters.

'Panicked over Rafale probe': Rahul attacks PM over CBI director's removal

'Panicked over Rafale probe': Rahul attacks PM over CBI director's removal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Addressing a press conference in the nation's capital, he claimed that Verma's removal was an "insult" to the Constitution, the chief justice of India and the leader of the opposition.