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Bombay HC quashes BMC's nod for Chhath Puja for one group and denying another

Bombay HC quashes BMC's nod for Chhath Puja for one group and denying another

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) order revoking permission granted earlier to an organisation headed by a former corporator of the Nationalist Congress Party to conduct Chhath Puja at a suburban ground.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

'Budget Is Not Serious About Jobs'

'Budget Is Not Serious About Jobs'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'They think quick fixes like internship in the private sector will help. 'In fact, internships have been going on for the last one decade.' 'In 2014-2015 itself, we had a ministry of skill development. None of the programmes have yielded results, still they are continuing with such schemes under some other name.' 'We don't see any seriousness on the part of the government to attack the problem of unemployment.'

'I am 1000 per cent in for her': Rushdie backs Kamala Harris

'I am 1000 per cent in for her': Rushdie backs Kamala Harris

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Mumbai-born author Salman Rushdie has endorsed Kamala Harris's candidacy for the US presidency and said he believes she is the person who can prevent former president Donald Trump from dragging the country towards authoritarianism.

Shriya's Fun Way To Wear Florals

Shriya's Fun Way To Wear Florals

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

What do you think of Shriya's floral fashion moment?

BJP leader Navneet Rana's caste certificate gets SC nod

BJP leader Navneet Rana's caste certificate gets SC nod

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the Bombay high court verdict cancelling the caste certificate of Amravati MP and BJP leader Navneet Kaur Rana.

We will deal with it: HC raps Maha for denying benefits to martyr's wife

We will deal with it: HC raps Maha for denying benefits to martyr's wife

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwalla said it was "not happy " and "surprised" with the government's stand despite orders passed by the court asking the chief minister to consider the matter as a "special case".

Tamannah embraces curves in a bandage dress

Tamannah embraces curves in a bandage dress

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The actor walked for designer Gabriella Demetriades.

SC puts Centre's fact-checking unit on hold

SC puts Centre's fact-checking unit on hold

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

In a jolt to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the notification setting up a fact-checking unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) to identify fake news about the Union government.

Time to see if IPL is in interest of cricket: Bombay HC

Time to see if IPL is in interest of cricket: Bombay HC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The Bombay High Court, on Tuesday, said the Indian Premier League has made people familiar with phrases like "betting and fixing" and in view of the alleged violations of foreign exchange rules it is time to see if the tournament is in interest of the game of cricket.

Who's Kriti Sending Love And Kisses To?

Who's Kriti Sending Love And Kisses To?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Kajol is a no-nonsense girl... Tara goes on a drive... Erica gets nostalgic...

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words of inspiring leaders, committed to the cause of independent India. It's significant because their support isn't based on 'andh bhakti', but leadership that encourages questions, observes Sukanya Verma.

IIT-Bombay scraps face-to-face lectures this year

IIT-Bombay scraps face-to-face lectures this year

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

This is the first time in the institute's 62-year history that a new academic year will start with no students on campus. Other IITs are likely to follow suit with similar announcements for the autumn semester that runs from July till December.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Hanuman Chalisa row: HC refuses to quash FIR against Rana couple

Hanuman Chalisa row: HC refuses to quash FIR against Rana couple

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The couple had approached the HC seeking that the FIR registered against them by the Khar police in Mumbai on the charge of deterring a police officer from discharging her official duties be quashed.

Bombay HC upholds RERA

Bombay HC upholds RERA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The bench, headed by Justice Patil, however, allowed a significant leeway for the developers in the judgment by permitting the state-level RERA Authority and the Appellate Tribunal to consider delays on a case-to-case basis, and not to cancel such projects or developers' registration in cases where the delay was caused due to "exceptional and compelling circumstances."

Uddhav, Koshyari should sit down, sort out differences: Bombay HC

Uddhav, Koshyari should sit down, sort out differences: Bombay HC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Referring to differences between Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Governor B S Koshyari over various issues, the Bombay high court on said Wednesday it was "unfortunate" that the two highest constitutional functionaries in the state "did not trust each other".

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.'

Malaika Is A Hot Mess In Pink

Malaika Is A Hot Mess In Pink

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Malaika is an electric pink dream that we never want awake from.

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To tell us about your father, just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My father) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

Oh so sexy! Mrunal Thakur glams up the ramp

Oh so sexy! Mrunal Thakur glams up the ramp

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The actor painted the runway in psychedelic colours at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

Diana Penty looks so good in this high-slit skirt

Diana Penty looks so good in this high-slit skirt

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Dressed in tropical colours, Diana Penty took over the runway at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

QS Rankings Top 200: IIT-Bombay dips to rank 172

QS Rankings Top 200: IIT-Bombay dips to rank 172

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

In the 2021 QS rankings announced in London on Wednesday, IIT Bombay continues to be the best-ranked Indian institute at 172, a 20-slot dip from the 2020 ranking.

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A host of conspiracy theories followed, involving Indira Gandhi, her younger son Sanjay, his favourite small car project, secret funding of the Bangladesh Mukti Bahini and even the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.

SC stays premature release of Arun Gawli in murder case

SC stays premature release of Arun Gawli in murder case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed till further orders the premature release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case.

Bombay HC to hear Aryan Khan's bail plea on Oct 26

Bombay HC to hear Aryan Khan's bail plea on Oct 26

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it would hear on October 26 the bail plea filed by Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, in connection with a case of seizure of banned drugs on board a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

India's MCap-To-GDP Ratio Hits 15 Year High

India's MCap-To-GDP Ratio Hits 15 Year High

Rediff.com23 May 2024

According to data from BSE, the 4,357 companies available for trade had a combined mcap of around Rs 416 trillion on Tuesday against India's GDP at current prices of Rs 296.6 trillion in FY24.

Sexy! Nushrat puts a contemporary spin to the sari

Sexy! Nushrat puts a contemporary spin to the sari

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Nushrat Bharucha looked breathtaking as she walked the ramp for Zarf Lifestyle at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

Navlakha owes Rs 1.64 cr towards house arrest security: NIA in SC

Navlakha owes Rs 1.64 cr towards house arrest security: NIA in SC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Senior advocate Nitya Ramakrishnan, appearing for Navlakha, contested the figure of Rs 1.64 crore saying the agency's calculation of the amount payable was wrong and contrary to the relevant rules.

'I was told not to accept money from Gandhiji'

'I was told not to accept money from Gandhiji'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

'Even though Gandhiji did not know me well, Sardar knew and remembered me working with him till the Congress was banned.' Glimpses from the fascinating memoirs of Chakkedath Sankarankutty Menon, the stenographer who worked for Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during the freedom struggle.

Maratha community does not require quota because ....: Plea in HC

Maratha community does not require quota because ....: Plea in HC

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

The Maratha community is not backward and hence it does not require reservation in government jobs and education, a petitioner argued before the Bombay high court on Wednesday.

Bombay HC stays investigation against Indiabulls Housing

Bombay HC stays investigation against Indiabulls Housing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

In its order, the court cast serious doubts on the bonafides of the complainant - Ashutosh Kamble, a shareholder of the company.

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

You'll be spoilt for choices with these varieties.

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A judicial magistrate (first class) granted bail to the 17-year-old boy's father Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his grandfather, who were arrested in May-end and are currently in judicial custody.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Bank customer has zero liability for unauthorised transaction: HC

Bank customer has zero liability for unauthorised transaction: HC

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The bench referred to three reports submitted by the cyber cell police which said the beneficiaries were added to the bank account without any message or OTP received on the registered mobile number and email to the registered email account.

Like the Bombay Velvet trailer? VOTE!

Like the Bombay Velvet trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Will Ranbir Kapoor strike back with Bombay Velvet? Find out what Raja Sen has to say about the trailer.

A 2019 investigation of Bombay Dyeing may delay Go Air IPO

A 2019 investigation of Bombay Dyeing may delay Go Air IPO

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

A 2019 investigation of Bombay Dyeing by market regulator Sebi has put a brake on the initial public offering process of sister company Go Air. The Wadia group-owned low cost airline had earlier planned to launch the IPO to raise Rs 3,600 crore by August, but may be forced to postpone it by a month or two as Sebi completes its investigation.

Anushka And Virat's London Bliss

Anushka And Virat's London Bliss

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are making the best use of time away from their busy lives as movie star and cricketer by enjoying London.