News for 'Chandran'

Deepshikha Chandran Looks So Divine

Deepshikha Chandran Looks So Divine

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Some people stick to one signature aesthetic. Deepshikha Chandran clearly did not get that memo. The Ramani Kalyanam actress' fashion choices move between polished corporate-core, dreamy ethnic wear, edgy styling and full-blown couture drama.

Charithra Chandran Is A Cute Baddie!

Charithra Chandran Is A Cute Baddie!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Bridgerton star Charithra Chandran is now sailing into a brand new world as she stars in Netflix's One Piece, season 2.

Inherited Gold: How Much Tax Will You Pay?

Inherited Gold: How Much Tax Will You Pay?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries

MP moves SC against Delhi police's FRT, biometric surveillance at protests

MP moves SC against Delhi police's FRT, biometric surveillance at protests

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

A Rajya Sabha lawmaker has filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi Police's alleged use of facial recognition technology and other biometric surveillance during a recent protest. The plea argues that such surveillance at peaceful assemblies is unconstitutional and lacks legal backing, seeking a declaration against its indiscriminate use and a mechanism for data access and deletion.

'Itna Gussa Nahi Tha Logon Mein'

'Itna Gussa Nahi Tha Logon Mein'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

'I grew up in an industry which was generous, kind, had a big heart, and was not cutthroat.' 'Well, maybe it was cutthroat, but not like this.' 'Itna gussa nahi tha logon mein. People were generous. Insecure nahi the.' 'Aisa nahi tha, mera kaam leke bhaag jayega.'

No snooping at Jantar Mantar, only law and order, Centre tells HC

No snooping at Jantar Mantar, only law and order, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court is hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the "intrusive surveillance" of protesters at Jantar Mantar. The Solicitor General argued that videography is for law and order, not snooping, while the petitioner contended it violates privacy. The court has asked police about protest regulation guidelines.

Govt defends video-recording of Jantar Mantar protests

Govt defends video-recording of Jantar Mantar protests

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has argued that video-recording of the ongoing CJP-led protest against the NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar is in 'legitimate state interest' for security reasons, while petitioners allege 'continuous, indiscriminate and intrusive surveillance'.

Wild Elephant Kills Man Sleeping Near Kerala Forest

Wild Elephant Kills Man Sleeping Near Kerala Forest

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A man in Kerala was killed by a wild elephant while sleeping near his house on the edge of a forest. Despite warnings, the man and two others were sleeping outside due to the summer heat when the tragic incident occurred.

I, Nobody Review: A Good Thriller That Loses Its Way

I, Nobody Review: A Good Thriller That Loses Its Way

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

A terrific first half makes I, Nobody look like a great thriller, until an increasingly muddled second half loses the plot, laments Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Balan: The Boy Review: *Almost* Nails It!

Balan: The Boy Review: *Almost* Nails It!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

A riveting mother-son drama with a superb first half, Balan: The Boy loses some of its grip after an ambitious but uneven turn, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Salim Kumar's 10 Funniest Characters

Salim Kumar's 10 Funniest Characters

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

From Manavalan to Kannan Srank, a tribute to the unforgettable Salim Kumar who made generations of Malayalis laugh with his signature humour.

Vijay takes 3D hologram route to appear in all constituencies

Vijay takes 3D hologram route to appear in all constituencies

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

TVK candidate Vinoth Ravi is using a 3D hologram of actor-turned-politician Vijay to campaign for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, aiming to reach voters across the state.

Why Supreme Court Acquitted Accused In Assam Murder Case

Why Supreme Court Acquitted Accused In Assam Murder Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has acquitted accused persons in a murder case, highlighting the dangers of inept or scripted investigations in criminal prosecutions.

Rural India's Land Inequality: Top 10% Own 44% of Land

Rural India's Land Inequality: Top 10% Own 44% of Land

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A World Inequality Lab paper reveals significant land inequality in rural India, with the top 10% of households owning 44% of the land, while 46% are landless. The study highlights the impact of historical institutions, social stratification, and agro-ecological conditions on land distribution.

Shabana, Kabir Bedi In Real Life Drama

Shabana, Kabir Bedi In Real Life Drama

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Kabir Bedi and Shabana Azmi come together in USA v Raj a drama based on Dr Raj Bothra, who was wrongly accused and faced 54 federal charges in the United States before being cleared.

Graphene Sensors Poised to Transform Medical Testing

Graphene Sensors Poised to Transform Medical Testing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Scientists at the GraphIN 2026 conference highlighted the potential of ultra-sensitive graphene sensors for rapid disease detection and various other applications, including flexible heating pads for neonatal care and lightweight structures for unmanned aerial vehicles.

India-EU pact weaves new hope into $100 bn textile export dream

India-EU pact weaves new hope into $100 bn textile export dream

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The proposed trade deal with the 27-nation European Union (EU) is expected to provide zero-duty access to the $95 billion European market for Indian textile and apparel manufacturers. Currently, India's share of the European market is just 6 per cent, or $5.5 billion.

Ready For Bridgerton Season 4?

Ready For Bridgerton Season 4?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Benedict Bridgerton romances Sophie Baek in the new season of the Netflix series, Bridgerton.

'Indran-Chandran!': Jadeja wishes Ashwin in Rajni style!

'Indran-Chandran!': Jadeja wishes Ashwin in Rajni style!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Ravindra Jadeja termed his spin partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin as 'Indran-Chandran'.

Judge dissents as CJI-led bench recalls pro-green order

Judge dissents as CJI-led bench recalls pro-green order

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court, in a 2:1 majority, has recalled its previous judgment prohibiting the Centre from granting retrospective environmental clearances to projects violating environmental norms, paving the way for reconsideration of the issue.

What happened on Monday...: CJI breaks silence on shoe attack

What happened on Monday...: CJI breaks silence on shoe attack

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, who is sharing the bench, differed with the course of action adopted against the errant lawyer, and said, "I have my own views on this, he is the CJI, it is not a matter of joke!"

SC sets aside ED summons to lawyers, issues guidelines

SC sets aside ED summons to lawyers, issues guidelines

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of directives aimed at safeguarding lawyer-client privilege, restricting the ability of investigative agencies to arbitrarily summon lawyers for providing advice. The court's decision came in response to concerns about the Enforcement Directorate summoning lawyers in money laundering probes.

SC quashes parts of tribunals reforms law as unconstitutional

SC quashes parts of tribunals reforms law as unconstitutional

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has struck down key provisions of the 2021 Tribunals Reforms law, citing violations of separation of powers and judicial independence. The court restored earlier directions on tenure for tribunal members.

'Our mothers had it much easier': Twinkle Khanna

'Our mothers had it much easier': Twinkle Khanna

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Today, says Twinkle Khanna, motherhood is very different. "You're like a psychologist, you're their trainer, you're the nutritionist, you're seeing how many carbs they're eating, how many vitamins they're having, you're their chef, you're an educator and you are also their screen monitor. And you still have to make the hair along with that."

SC rejects plea for CBI probe into toxic cough syrup deaths

SC rejects plea for CBI probe into toxic cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and K Vinod Chandran dismissed the PIL filed by lawyer Vishal Tiwari after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta objected to it.

SC judge recuses from hearing plea against Vedanta

SC judge recuses from hearing plea against Vedanta

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Supreme Court judge Justice K Vinod Chandran on Monday recused from hearing a plea seeking directions to authorities to investigate allegations made by US short seller Viceroy Research that billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining conglomerate was "financially unsustainable" and posing severe risk to creditors.

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on anti-conversion laws in Dec

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on anti-conversion laws in Dec

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has declined to urgently hear pleas seeking a stay on anti-conversion laws enacted by several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. The matter is now scheduled for hearing in December.

Samson added to Ranji squad for Maha game

Samson added to Ranji squad for Maha game

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Kerala will have a new captain in Mohammed Azharuddeen.

SC gives Centre 4 weeks to reply on J-K statehood

SC gives Centre 4 weeks to reply on J-K statehood

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has given the Centre four weeks to respond to pleas seeking the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in SC seeks extensive probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mechanisms in the wake of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan allegedly due to consumption of toxic cough syrups.

Facing criticism online, CJI says he respects all religions

Facing criticism online, CJI says he respects all religions

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai affirmed his respect for all religions after facing online criticism regarding comments made during a case about the reconstruction of a Lord Vishnu idol.

Vijay's TVK moves SC against HC's SIT probe into Karur stampede

Vijay's TVK moves SC against HC's SIT probe into Karur stampede

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of a lawyer that the plea, filed through TVK's secretary Aadhav Arjuna, be listed for hearing.

'Disturbing trend': SC flags false, scurrilous allegations against judges

'Disturbing trend': SC flags false, scurrilous allegations against judges

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over a growing trend of litigants and lawyers making scandalous allegations against judges when court rulings are unfavorable. The court cautioned against such conduct, emphasizing the duty of lawyers to uphold the integrity of the judicial system.

SC seeks replies from Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani on PIL

SC seeks replies from Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani on PIL

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Centre, CBI, ED, Anil Ambani and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged massive banking and corporate fraud involving the ADAG and its group companies.

BJP leader apologises for praising lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

BJP leader apologises for praising lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

"Even if it is legally & terribly wrong, I admire your courage, at your age, to take a stand and live by it, irrespective of consequences," Rao said on Tuesday in a post on 'X'.

Why pay toll if stuck on highway for hours, asks SC

Why pay toll if stuck on highway for hours, asks SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has questioned the NHAI regarding toll collection on a highway stretch in Kerala where commuters face extreme delays. The court is reviewing a High Court order suspending toll collection due to poor road conditions and severe traffic congestion.

Direct schools not to hold sports events: SC to CAQM

Direct schools not to hold sports events: SC to CAQM

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools in Delhi-NCR to postpone open air sports competitions planned in November and December to 'safer months' keeping in mind air pollution levels.

Trouble for lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

Trouble for lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

An advocate has requested the Attorney General's consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against a lawyer who attempted to throw a shoe at the Chief Justice of India in the courtroom. The incident involved shouting religious slogans and led to the lawyer's suspension.

'Go and ask the deity': SC rejects plea for restoring Vishnu idol in Khajuraho

'Go and ask the deity': SC rejects plea for restoring Vishnu idol in Khajuraho

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Terming the plea as a "publicity interest litigation", the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions to reconstruct and reinstall a seven-foot idol of Lord Vishnu at the Javari Temple, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Khajuraho temple complex in Madhya Pradesh.

'Leaving with satisfaction': Outgoing CJI bids farewell

'Leaving with satisfaction': Outgoing CJI bids farewell

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai retired, reflecting on his career, commitment to the Constitution, and social justice.