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People can't be jailed indefinitely pending trial: HC

People can't be jailed indefinitely pending trial: HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A person cannot be incarcerated for an indefinite period of time pending trial as it is violative of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of India, the Bombay high court said while granting bail to a man, accused in a double murder case.

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

'Won't Allow Severe Cuts, It Will Destroy The Film'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'The chances of The Shameless passing through the censorship board in India are slim to none.'

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Alia, Malaika, Sonam: AMAZING March fashion

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Take some cue from these B-town ladies and get your fashion game on point!

What's CJI Chandrachud Inspecting?

What's CJI Chandrachud Inspecting?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Chief Justice of India Dr Dhananjay Yeshwant Chandrachud took time from his packed schedule to visit Block D, Additional Building Complex at the Supreme Court, to inspect the work in progress on the public canteen on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

An Evening With A Cricket Legend

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

An illuminating conversation with Chandu Borde, 90, one of India's finest cricketers in the 1960s.

Bollywood's NEWEST Villain: Karan Johar in Bombay Velvet

Bollywood's NEWEST Villain: Karan Johar in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bombay HC reduces death sentence in Shakti Mills gang rape to life in jail

Bombay HC reduces death sentence in Shakti Mills gang rape to life in jail

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday commuted to life imprisonment the death penalty awarded to three convicts in the 2013 gangrape case of a 22-year-old photojournalist inside the defunct Shakti Mills compound in central Mumbai, saying that they 'deserve imprisonment for life to repent the offence committed by them'.

Review: Bombay Talkies, an engaging ode to cinema

Review: Bombay Talkies, an engaging ode to cinema

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The film celebrates the language of cinema that permeated our system long ago, writes Sukanya Verma.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Gandhi, Bombay, Jalandhar in Pak's election

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

The Pakistani election on July 25 has a strong Indian flavour and connection, says Vivek Shukla.

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba, who was released from the Nagpur Central Jail on Thursday after his acquittal in an alleged Maoist links case, said it's a 'wonder that he could come out alive' despite suffering the 'brutal' jail life.

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

Coming of the second 'Bombay Club'

Coming of the second 'Bombay Club'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Besides the manufacturing industry, voices in favouring the need for protectionism have also been heard from local start-ups, which at times find it tough to compete with global players that entered India with deep pockets.

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

Pakistan's national anthem and its Bombay connection

Pakistan's national anthem and its Bombay connection

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

What connection does Qaumi Tarana -- Pakistan's national anthem, which millions of Indians heard at the Eden Gardens on Saturday -- have to Bombay?

Bombay Dreams' record finish!

Bombay Dreams' record finish!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

'I'm The OG Pan India Superstar!'

'I'm The OG Pan India Superstar!'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'I am always rocking.' 'I am a rockstar.' 'That's the way the world will always see me.'

SC refuses to club FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin

SC refuses to club FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday told Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin that he cannot compare himself to media personnel to seek the relief of clubbing of multiple first information reports (FIRs) lodged against him for his 'eradicate Sanatan dharma' remarks.

HC dismisses PIL against Jan 22 holiday in Maharashtra

HC dismisses PIL against Jan 22 holiday in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The Bombay high court on Sunday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by four students against the Maharashtra government's decision declaring a public holiday on January 22, on the occasion of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya.

Rishi Kapoor: The Bombay Velvet trailer works!

Rishi Kapoor: The Bombay Velvet trailer works!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.

Recipe: Uncle Casho's Crab Curry

Recipe: Uncle Casho's Crab Curry

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

It's best enjoyed with boiled Goan rice and Goan-style bread or poiee.

Bombay Dreams: A reckoner

Bombay Dreams: A reckoner

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

What's Urvashi doing with singer Guru Randhawa?

What's Urvashi doing with singer Guru Randhawa?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The duo strode the ramp together at the Bombay Times Fashion Week.

Jarange heads to Mumbai with 12K people; Shinde says committed to quota

Jarange heads to Mumbai with 12K people; Shinde says committed to quota

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Jarange appealed to Shinde and his deputies to come together and resolve the issue of Maratha quota, an emotive issue which has been dominating the state's political discourse for the last few months.

'Colonialism's hand is everywhere'

'Colonialism's hand is everywhere'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In narrating the Maria story, Vatsala Mendonca, in the tradition of Margaret Atwood's A Handmaiden's Tale, Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street and Arundathi Roy's The God of Small Things, places the protagonist challenges within the context of class and caste and religious and, most of all, patriarchal conflicts and ultimately finds strength and hope, inspiring readers to pursue their dreams and carve their own paths.

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

How The Heat Wave Will Affect Your Kitchen

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Apart from the human body, human food will bear direct repercussions. From staples such as wheat, to coffee, dairy, and even the great Hilsa face the threat of reduced supply due to the extreme heat.

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph, Aniruddha Bose and Hrishikesh Roy said that the court is accepting the report of the Inquiring Judge, who had inquired into the claim of juvenility of convict Narayan Chetanram Chaudhary.

Indrani Mukerjea docu will not drop tonight on Netflix

Indrani Mukerjea docu will not drop tonight on Netflix

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

OTT platform Netflix on Thursday told the Bombay high court that it would not release the documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, who is facing trial for allegedly killing her daughter Sheena Bora, till February 29.

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?' 'There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.'

Discipline key in IIT admissions, says HC, denies teen's plea for relief

Discipline key in IIT admissions, says HC, denies teen's plea for relief

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The petitioner sought a direction from the court for his registration form to be accepted and to permit him to appear for JEE-Advanced scheduled to be held on June 4.

Marathas will be given reservation without...: Shinde

Marathas will be given reservation without...: Shinde

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday said the all-party meeting held earlier in the day decided that reservation should be given to the Maratha community without tampering with the existing quotas of other communities in the state.

India's 1st girls school, started by Phules, razed for new memorial

India's 1st girls school, started by Phules, razed for new memorial

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The civic body plans to build a national memorial dedicated to the social reformer couple at the site, officials said. However, local people and traders had refused to vacate the place and moved court.

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.

'My opponents are like braying asses'

'My opponents are like braying asses'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Neither did I approach the BJP nor did they ask me to join them. It was a natural choice for both of us to make.' 'It was never for me to ask or for them to give.'

Journalists attacked; Press Club demands Bombay House guards' arrest

Journalists attacked; Press Club demands Bombay House guards' arrest

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The attack followed a scuffle as the ousted chairman Cyrus Mistry arrived to chair the board meeting of Indian Hotels

'I'm thrilled Bombay Velvet even got made!'

'I'm thrilled Bombay Velvet even got made!'

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Mumbai Fables author Gyan Prakash stands by its cinematic outing, Bombay Velvet.

Bombay High Court dismisses Modi's petition

Bombay High Court dismisses Modi's petition

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed for the second time the petition filed by suspended IPL chairman Lalit Modi, challenging constitution of the BCCI disciplinary committee, formed to look into the alleged irregularities committed by him.

Maratha quota: Jarange to start hunger strike from Jan 20

Maratha quota: Jarange to start hunger strike from Jan 20

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Quota activist Manoj Jarange has announced that he will start an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan in Mumbai from January 20 to intensify his demand of reservation for the Maratha community.

Kushi Review: Decent Watch, Good Performances

Kushi Review: Decent Watch, Good Performances

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

If you are looking for a fluffy rom-com without much pravachan, Kushi is worth a watch, recommends Divya Nair.

Navratri: Bollywood's Dance Of Peacock Greens

Navratri: Bollywood's Dance Of Peacock Greens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

A look at nine different ways peacock green popped up on our screens.