News for 'Dipak'

Poll: The most romantic VDay date ideas!

Poll: The most romantic VDay date ideas!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

This Valentine's, would you prefer to visit an art gallery, followed by an intimate lunch or cook up a meal together and read poems you've written to each other over dessert? Take our poll and let us know which you think is the most romantic date idea!

Goa building collapse: Two senior govt officials held

Goa building collapse: Two senior govt officials held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The Goa Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested two senior government officials in connection with the last month's building collapse that left more than 30 people dead.

Saryu Roy claims closeness with Nitish cost him ticket

Saryu Roy claims closeness with Nitish cost him ticket

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

At least three members of the BJP Parliamentary Board, that approved candidates list, told me that release of my book by Nitish Kumar in 2017 was strongly resented and probably this cost me the party nomination, Roy said.

SC refers pleas against Jallikattu to Constitution bench

SC refers pleas against Jallikattu to Constitution bench

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice R F Nariman framed five questions to be adjudicated on by the Constitution bench.

Constitutional matters heard by CJI can be live-streamed: Centre to SC

Constitutional matters heard by CJI can be live-streamed: Centre to SC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The attorney general said that live streaming can be undertaken on an experimental basis for one-three months to ascertain how it functions technologically.

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

"What is the sanctity of marriage?"

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The court said that King Ashoka had given several messages to the world which are engraved in rock edicts which shows reverence towards faith of others.

Padmaavat producers move SC against ban by various states

Padmaavat producers move SC against ban by various states

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have banned the movie citing law and order issues.

Attack on couples by khap panchayat illegal: SC

Attack on couples by khap panchayat illegal: SC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The apex court said if an adult man and woman marry, no khap, panchayat, individual or society can question them.

SC to pronounce verdict in Judge Loya's death case on Thursday

SC to pronounce verdict in Judge Loya's death case on Thursday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The Maharashtra government had argued in the apex court that all pleas seeking an independent probe into Loya's death were motivated and aimed at targeting "one individual" in the guise of upholding the rule of law.

SC to decide whether L-G is administrative head of Delhi

SC to decide whether L-G is administrative head of Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The AAP dispensation had argued before the apex court bench that it possessed both the legislative and executive powers.

Sunil Chopra: interim dean of Kellogg biz school

Sunil Chopra: interim dean of Kellogg biz school

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Chopra was an assistant professor at the Stern School of Business Administration at New York University before going to Kellogg.

SC extends house arrest of activists in Koregaon-Bhima violence till Sep 17

SC extends house arrest of activists in Koregaon-Bhima violence till Sep 17

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The court was hearing the plea filed against the arrest of the rights activists -- Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha -- in the case.

Maoists were conspiring to kill Modi, says Elgar Parishad chargesheet

Maoists were conspiring to kill Modi, says Elgar Parishad chargesheet

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The larger conspiracy of Communist Party of India-Maoists was to overthrow the democratic system in the country, and the accused were working in that direction, the chargesheet claimed.

SC declines to stay verdict allowing women of all ages into Sabarimala temple

SC declines to stay verdict allowing women of all ages into Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

The apex court had on Tuesday agreed to hear on January 22 in open court the pleas seeking review of its verdict but refused to stay its judgment.

Inspirational! How theatre changed their lives

Inspirational! How theatre changed their lives

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Issue-based theatre has the capability of playing a transformative role in society -- first through the artists and their families and then, their audience.

'Won't seek any employment from the government'

'Won't seek any employment from the government'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Justice J Chelameswar, who courted controversy by virtually revolting against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, also said that impeachment cannot be an answer to every problem and there was need to correct the system.

Malegaon blast: Togadia denies involvement

Malegaon blast: Togadia denies involvement

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Terming "false and malafide" the media reports of his involvement in the Malegaon blast, VHP leader Pravin Togadia on Monday threatened to take legal action for dragging his name into the case.

Ayodhya: Hindu Mahasabha seeks review of 5-acre plot to Muslims

Ayodhya: Hindu Mahasabha seeks review of 5-acre plot to Muslims

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While, Mahasabha plea seeks 'limited review' of the verdict, another review plea has been filed by activists.

Mukesh Ambani keeps salary capped at Rs 15 crore for 10th year

Mukesh Ambani keeps salary capped at Rs 15 crore for 10th year

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Ambani's wife Nita Ambani, a non-executive director on the company's board, earned Rs 600,000 sitting fee.

Right to pray, but no right to desecrate: Irani on Sabarimala

Right to pray, but no right to desecrate: Irani on Sabarimala

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Reacting to those criticising her for her comments made at the event in the morning, Irani said, "As far as those who jump the gun regarding women visiting friend's place with a sanitary napkin dipped in menstrual blood I am yet to find a person who takes a blood soaked napkin to offer to any one let alone a friend.

Can't deny quota benefits to 'creamy layer': Centre to SC

Can't deny quota benefits to 'creamy layer': Centre to SC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The top law officer said that even if some people of the community have come up, the stigma of caste and backwardness is still attached to them.

The terrible aftermath of Aila in the Sunderbans

The terrible aftermath of Aila in the Sunderbans

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indrani Roy Mitra and photographer Dipak Chakraborty travel to Cyclone Aila-ravaged Sunderbans and witness untold suffering and misery amidst an apathetic relief effort mired in red tape.

SC asks if Kerala HC was justified in annulling Hadiya's marriage

SC asks if Kerala HC was justified in annulling Hadiya's marriage

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

The SC asked if a roving inquiry could be ordered into the 'issue of consent' between two adults who married at will.

Congress moves SC against Karnataka Guv's invite to BJP

Congress moves SC against Karnataka Guv's invite to BJP

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The Congress urged Chief Justice Dipak Misra to hold an urgent hearing on Wednesday night itself.

Justice Lokur disappointed at Dec 12 Collegium decision not being made public

Justice Lokur disappointed at Dec 12 Collegium decision not being made public

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

A row erupted after the Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi-headed five-judge Collegium in a fresh resolution on January 10 recommended the elevation of Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice Sanjiv Khanna to the Supreme Court bypassing the seniority of several judges.

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'We will talk to Muslim, Christian organisations and form a broad alliance so that every temple, church and mosque will have freedom to manage their affairs and not to be intervened upon.'

Curb unproductive farm subsidy: World Bank

Curb unproductive farm subsidy: World Bank

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

World Bank economists have urged the Indian government to cut unproductive farm subsidies and utilize agriculture spending the most productive manner.

CJI impeachment: 4 senior judges may have some role, says SC

CJI impeachment: 4 senior judges may have some role, says SC

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The 5-judge bench, was referring to four senior most judges of apex court -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, M B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- who had held January 12 press conference against CJI Dipak Misra raising litany of questions on allocation of cases.

Goa speaker to rule on MLAs' disqualification

Goa speaker to rule on MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Watch this space to see what happens in the politically volatile state.

Desi doc's accounts under scrutiny

Desi doc's accounts under scrutiny

Rediff.com8 May 2008

An American judge has ordered Indian-American doctor Dipak Desai, who has been linked with a hepatitis C outbreak in Las Vegas, and his business partner to get court approval for large financial transactions. The decision, issued on Tuesday, requires Dr Dipak Desai and Dr Eladio Carrera to get the judge's approval for any financial transactions of USD 50,000 or more, the Las Vegas Review Journal had reported

Bilkis Bano case: SC seeks report from Gujarat govt on convicted cops

Bilkis Bano case: SC seeks report from Gujarat govt on convicted cops

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Bilkis Bano was gangraped in March, 2002, while she was pregnant.

Cong CMs meet Rahul, urge him to continue as president

Cong CMs meet Rahul, urge him to continue as president

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Gandhi reportedly told them that he has already conveyed his decision to the Congress Working Committee and would not relent.

SC website down amid fears of hacking, restored hours later

SC website down amid fears of hacking, restored hours later

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The website, which had turned "non-functional" from 11.35 am, became accessible only at 7.50 pm.

Sad letter day in India's history: Congress on Loya verdict

Sad letter day in India's history: Congress on Loya verdict

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Congress said that there are still questions before those who believe in the judiciary.

What SC said on Section 377

What SC said on Section 377

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Delivering a landmark judgment decriminalising gay consensual sex, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said: "I am what I am. So take me as I am." Homosexuality is no longer a crime in India, five Supreme Court judges on Thursday ruled in a consensus judgment.

'The country gets its oxygen back!'

'The country gets its oxygen back!'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'This is the India I want to live in.' 'Not one filled with hate, bigotry, sexism, homophobia and intolerance.' 'THIS is the India I love.'

SC says audience need not stand when anthem played in films

SC says audience need not stand when anthem played in films

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and R Banumathi made this clear after one of the petitioners said that the apex court should clarify if people are expected to stand when the national anthem is played in a film, newsreel or documentary.

Respect writer's craftsmanship, says SC, refuses to ban novel

Respect writer's craftsmanship, says SC, refuses to ban novel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'You are giving undue importance to this kind of stuff. In the age of the internet, you are making this an issue. It is best forgotten,' the bench had said while hearing a plea to ban the Malayalam novel Meesha (moustache) written by S Hareesh.

Not in favour of disclosing collegium deliberations: CJI-designate

Not in favour of disclosing collegium deliberations: CJI-designate

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Justice Bobde, 63, also rued the criticism of judges on social media for their judicial actions and said most of the judges, who are not "thick skinned", get perturbed.