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SIT reluctant to examine key-witnesses in riot cases: Bhatt

SIT reluctant to examine key-witnesses in riot cases: Bhatt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Making serious allegations against the Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team, suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt on Friday said that the agency was "reluctant" in examining key-witnesses about the February 27, 2002 meeting held at Chief Minister Narendra Modi's residence.

Export of buffalo meat to Russia commences

Export of buffalo meat to Russia commences

Rediff.com10 May 2015

The export of buffalo meat from India to Russia has commenced while the shipment of milk products is expected to begin soon.

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Had he not been a student, admirer and follower of Amartya Sen, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan feels it might have been a Padma Bhushan.

Box Office: Will Baazaar's stock rise?

Box Office: Will Baazaar's stock rise?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

How to judge Nirmalaji's second Budget

How to judge Nirmalaji's second Budget

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'The next general election is four years away. That's enough time to recover -- provided the government stops spending and taxing so much,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

PIX: Sudhir Mishra, Tanuja Chandra watch Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Broken Horses

PIX: Sudhir Mishra, Tanuja Chandra watch Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Broken Horses

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

President condoles security expert B Raman's demise

President condoles security expert B Raman's demise

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee has sent a condolence letter to B S Raghavan, brother of Bahutkumbi Raman, one of India's foremost security experts, who passed away in Chennai on last Sunday evening after a prolonged battle against cancer.

PIX: Sachin's 60th birthday bash

PIX: Sachin's 60th birthday bash

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Happy birthday, Sachin!

PIX: Radhika Apte, Richa Chaddha, Hirani at Hunterrr screening

PIX: Radhika Apte, Richa Chaddha, Hirani at Hunterrr screening

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

When Pakistan PM Sharif sent bouquet to Sonia...

When Pakistan PM Sharif sent bouquet to Sonia...

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Amid simmering tensions between the two countries, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif sent a bouquet of flowers to United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi when he learnt of her visit to hospital last week, a media report said on Wednesday.

Indian American named new White House LGBT liaison

Indian American named new White House LGBT liaison

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Indian American Aditi Hardikar has been appointed to a key White House position to liaison with LGBT as well as the Asian American and Pacific Islanders communities.

Viral's exit: Blow for RBI autonomy, or expat over-sensitivity?

Viral's exit: Blow for RBI autonomy, or expat over-sensitivity?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Although this may not be music to Raghuram Rajan and Viral Acharya's ears, the real reason in my estimation for their quitting is expatriate over-sensitivity, intolerance or arrogance, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

How will Modi deal with India's liberals?

How will Modi deal with India's liberals?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'He can at least invite them for tea in small groups once a month on Sundays.' 'If nothing else, he will have the pleasure of ruining their weekend,' suggests T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

NITI Aayog's artificial intelligence proposal gets FinMin's nod

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

NITI Aayog had been asking for Rs 7,500 crore for three years to set up an AI framework.

Saif: In reel or real life, Kareena pairs best with me

Saif: In reel or real life, Kareena pairs best with me

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Saif Ali Khan talks about his ambitious film Agent Vinod, and his stunning co-star.

Censor Board chops off abusive words in Badlapur

Censor Board chops off abusive words in Badlapur

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

But there have been no visual cuts in this very violent film.

We need a new India, Modiji!

We need a new India, Modiji!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'The time has come to substitute the present Constitutional set-up with an alternative democratic framework,' argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Need of the Hour: Statesmanship!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'A good opportunity has thus been provided for both countries to back away from the brink without loss of dignity.' 'There is every reason why they should strain every nerve, and grab every chance, shedding all thought of belligerence and showing who's the boss, to establish, maintain and preserve all it takes to lift themselves by their bootstraps,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

The debate on Narendra Modi's ethics will go on

The debate on Narendra Modi's ethics will go on

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The question of ethical calibre is decided not by SITs or courts. It is decided -- sometimes objectively, sometimes subjectively -- in the minds of the people, says B Raman

Stars wish Saif-Kareena

Stars wish Saif-Kareena

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Ola Cabs' CFO and CMO exit in top-level churn

Ola Cabs' CFO and CMO exit in top-level churn

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The development comes amid Japan's SoftBank booking an investment loss of 39.28 billion yen (USD 350 million) on its investments in India, including those in Ola and e-commerce company Snapdeal.

PIX: Bollywood gals love their jhumar!

PIX: Bollywood gals love their jhumar!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

In case you don't know what that is, step inside this slide show.

What Modi needs to do

What Modi needs to do

Rediff.com31 May 2019

'The time has come to ask the extent of coercive power the State must arrogate to itself to achieve economic ends,' points out T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

11 Indians killed in house fire in Saudi Arabia

11 Indians killed in house fire in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said officials of Indian consulate in Jeddah are rushing to Najran following the incident.

First Look: Bharathan's Nidra being remade by son Siddharth

First Look: Bharathan's Nidra being remade by son Siddharth

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The story is set in a rural background but is different from the original film.

Questions about the swearing-in

Questions about the swearing-in

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'There was no need for opting for such an elaborately and expensively organised spectacle,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'Reactions to Dr Saroj Kumar didn't surprise'

'Reactions to Dr Saroj Kumar didn't surprise'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The Malayalam film has been in the news for all the wrong reasons.

Anna Hazare must replace his team forthwith

Anna Hazare must replace his team forthwith

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Anna Hazare's whole movement hinges on adherence to total transparency, and if he makes any compromise on this principle, all his following will evaporate, and his movement will collapse, says B S Raghavan

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The Supreme Court of India became "lions under the throne" when Jawaharlal Nehru brought in the fourth amendment in 1955, says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

First Look: Padmasree Bharat Dr Saroj Kumar

First Look: Padmasree Bharat Dr Saroj Kumar

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The film is not a sequel to the 2005 blockbuster Udayananu Tharam.

Why Modi Won

Why Modi Won

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'Modi's advent has made the mass of Indians realise that there was absolutely nothing wrong or objectionable in proclaiming nationalism as the masthead of the polity and Hinduism as its centerpiece,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Meet the Star Ya Rockstar contestants

Meet the Star Ya Rockstar contestants

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The new reality show on Zee TV goes on air from tomorrow.

Meet the Star Ya Rockstar contestants

Meet the Star Ya Rockstar contestants

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The new reality show on Zee TV goes on air from tomorrow.

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'If development, investment, employment, implementation, credibility and commitment are ensured, security will automatically improve and subversive and militant elements will lose ground and be neutralised by the people themselves,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Prem Chopra: After long time, you'll see me playing a don

Prem Chopra: After long time, you'll see me playing a don

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Prem Chopra returns to what he does best, in Agent Vinod.

Asian Athletics Day 2: India athletes bag four golds amid drama

Asian Athletics Day 2: India athletes bag four golds amid drama

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

India continued its fine run at the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships, winning four gold medals so far on a rain-hit second day of the competition in Bhubaneswar.

'Saif and I are fans of the original Agent Vinod'

'Saif and I are fans of the original Agent Vinod'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Agent Vinod director Sriram Raghavan is very excited about his new film.

Modi's is the best I-Day speech by a PM ever!

Modi's is the best I-Day speech by a PM ever!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'Speaking this year from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he excelled himself in content, diction and delivery -- all extemporaneously flowing, replete with felicitous expressions and captivating word play. 'The only other Indian prime minister with whom he stands comparison is Jawaharlal Nehru who too shunned prepared speeches and established instant rapport with his audiences,' says B S Raghavan.

Exclusive: Johnny Gaddaar being remade in Telugu

Exclusive: Johnny Gaddaar being remade in Telugu

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The film will be directed by Lakshmikanth Chenna and newcomer Krishi Arimanda will play Neil Nitin Mukesh's role.

When Rishi Kapoor wanted a drink...

When Rishi Kapoor wanted a drink...

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Get updated on the ups and downs, starry secrets and all excitement at the recently concluded 11th Annual New York Indian Film Festival.