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'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'If you speak against them, then you are going to invite a raid, and if not arrest, then something (else).'

Review: Double Dhamaal, but half the gags

Review: Double Dhamaal, but half the gags

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Inder Kumar fails to add any freshness to the plot.

Mind The Malhotras Season 2 Review

Mind The Malhotras Season 2 Review

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Mind The Malhotras is like a bus that skipped a few stops on its route, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

Phone Bhoot Review: Cheesy, Campy, Fun

Phone Bhoot Review: Cheesy, Campy, Fun

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Phone Bhoot's fizzy fuel isn't enough for feature length fun, observes Sukanya Verma. Phone Bhoot Review

Gang rape: Gag order quashed, media access allowed

Gang rape: Gag order quashed, media access allowed

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

'Open trial is a rule' and the proceedings in the December 16 gang rape case can be accessed by the media as 'seering public interest' is attached to it, the Delhi high court on Friday said quashing the order of the special fast track court barring journalist presence and reporting on it.

Govt gags live TV reporting from Vijay Chowk

Govt gags live TV reporting from Vijay Chowk

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The ministry of information and broadcasting has issued a media advisory to TV channels telecasting live from Vijay Chowk in New Delhi:

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

The Best Vishal Bhardwaj Movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Before Kuttey's release, co-produced and co-penned by VB, Sukanya Verma takes a look back at the filmmaker's unique body of work.

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'The problem is that all this reconstruction work is being monitored by the prime minister himself with inputs being provided directly by the PMO so nobody in the state government dare contradict them even if their suggestions are totally contrary to what the ecology of this region requires.'

'Promotes gang-rape culture': Twitter, YouTube asked to pull down perfume ad

'Promotes gang-rape culture': Twitter, YouTube asked to pull down perfume ad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The videos of the perfume brand Layer Shot sparked outrage among a large section of social media users, who claimed the advertisement sought to promote sexual violence against women.

'I love making people laugh'

'I love making people laugh'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

'I don't feel that I get typecast. I'm an actor who is widely accepted in the comedy genre.'

What Happened In Bucha Is GRUESOME

What Happened In Bucha Is GRUESOME

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Ukraine alleges that Russian soldiers killed scores of civilians during its fight for and occupation of the Ukrainian town of Bucha and other cities and towns.

Non-proliferation lobby critical of 'gag order'

Non-proliferation lobby critical of 'gag order'

Rediff.com16 May 2008

However, members of this powerful lobby that has sought to torpedo this deal as much as the Indian-American community and the pro-India lobby -- comprising groups like the US-India Business Council -- have worked assiduously to consummate the accord, were confident that when this 'cover-up' by the State Department ultimately becomes public, it would kill the agreement.

Don't gag large projects, environ minister told

Don't gag large projects, environ minister told

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has protested, on behalf of the corporate sector, against the Union environment and forests ministry's 'unreasonable environment regulations' being clamped on the industrial projects.

Raj Thackeray challenges gag order in court

Raj Thackeray challenges gag order in court

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday moved a court afresh seeking quashing of the extension of the police order prohibiting him from holding rallies, public meetings and addressing the media.

The Hangover 2 is beset with old gags

The Hangover 2 is beset with old gags

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Zach Galifianakis leads from the front, despite being treated like an add-on.

Media report on Kundra's minor kids a concern: HC

Media report on Kundra's minor kids a concern: HC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Monday said it was concerned about media reports on actor Shilpa Shetty's minor children following the arrest of her businessman husband Raj Kundra in connection with the production and distribution of pornographic movies.

Congress issues gag order to all Andhra MPs

Congress issues gag order to all Andhra MPs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The focal point of the Telangana issue has shifted to Delhi with the arrival of Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan and Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy in the capital on Wednesday.

Comicstaan 3 Review

Comicstaan 3 Review

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

For those who enjoy stand up comedy, Comicstaan 3 makes amusing viewing, enough to lift the monsoon gloom, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

PM's gag forces Tharoor to cancel press-meet

PM's gag forces Tharoor to cancel press-meet

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Former Union Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor arrived in Thiruvananthapuram constituency for the first time after his resignation from the post.

Pak foreign minister heckled in London over media freedom

Pak foreign minister heckled in London over media freedom

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The move came as the Pakistan government decided to curtail the space given by the press to jailed politicians like Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Zardari.

SC quashes HC gag order on reporting troop movement

SC quashes HC gag order on reporting troop movement

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the Allahabad high court order, which had prevented media from reporting on the controversy related to alleged army units' movement towards Delhi on January 16 amid the then prevailing row over erstwhile army chief V K Singh's date of birth.

SC gags CIC order in judges' appointment case

SC gags CIC order in judges' appointment case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Giving relief to itself, the Supreme Court, on Friday, stayed the Central Information Commission's direction asking it to make public information pertaining to appointment of three judges to the apex court by superseding senior judges.

BCCI gags players over Ganguly-Chappell row

BCCI gags players over Ganguly-Chappell row

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

BCCI issued the warning to all players, coach and manager of the just-ended Zimbabwe Test series.

JD-U gags spokespersons, says no rift in NDA

JD-U gags spokespersons, says no rift in NDA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

With party leader Shivanand Tiwari's remark on United Progressive Alliance's handling of the economy creating unease in ally Bharatiya Janata Party, senior Janata Dal-United leaders on Saturday got into fire-fighting mode and advised its spokespersons to consult them before speaking out.

Is it media's job to advise on probe, asks HC in Sushant case

Is it media's job to advise on probe, asks HC in Sushant case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

"Is it duty of media to advise an investigating agency? It is the duty of the investigating officer to apply his mind (in the probe)," the court said. The judges made the comment when advocate Malvika Trivedi, representing a news channel which has been made a respondent, opposed the PILs.

PCI moves SC against gag order on troop movement

PCI moves SC against gag order on troop movement

Rediff.com1 May 2012

The Press Council of India on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against an Allahabad high court order, which banned media from reporting troop movements. On April 10, the high court bench of Justices Uma Nath Singh and Virendra Kumar Dixit had directed various central and state government authorities "to ensure that there is no reporting / release of any news item by the print or electronic media, namely the movement of troops."

Media gagged on 7/11 train blast probe

Media gagged on 7/11 train blast probe

Rediff.com22 Mar 2009

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court in Mumbai on Saturday passed an order prohibiting the media from publishing anything pertaining to investigations in the serial train blasts here in July 2007.

Look who agrees with Kapil Sibal on web gag

Look who agrees with Kapil Sibal on web gag

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday got support from the Press Council whose chief Markandey Katju said that he favoured filtering of "offensive material" on social networking sites as it could promote religious hatred.

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

All political parties are in favour of freebies: SC

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

The bench said it has to balance the equity and it was not against any policy of the government or the scheme.

India sent Mehul Choksi deportation papers to Dominica: Antigua PM

India sent Mehul Choksi deportation papers to Dominica: Antigua PM

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The Dominica high court has stayed the removal of Choksi from its soil and put a gag order on the developments till the matter is heard in an open court on June 2.

Gagged by BCCI, Dhoni keeps mum on spot-fixing episode

Gagged by BCCI, Dhoni keeps mum on spot-fixing episode

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has prohibited India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni from airing his views on the spot-fixing episode that scarred the just-concluded sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

JugJugg Jeeyo Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

JugJugg Jeeyo is a David Dhawan comedy, not directed by David Dhawan, observes Sukanya Verma.

Sheena Bora case: Indrani Mukerjea gets bail 6 yrs after arrest

Sheena Bora case: Indrani Mukerjea gets bail 6 yrs after arrest

Rediff.com19 May 2022

While the trial of the Sheena Bora murder case is far from over, the story has seen some bizarre turns and twists so far.

No gag order from Rajnath on PM candidate issue: Joshi

No gag order from Rajnath on PM candidate issue: Joshi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Tuesday defended party president Rajnath Singh's directive to party members not to speak on the prime ministerial candidate issue and said till now no demand for choosing Narendra Modi for the post has come up before BJP Parliamentary Board.

Journalists move HC on media gag in Delhi gang rape

Journalists move HC on media gag in Delhi gang rape

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The ban on media reporting on the proceedings of a local court in the Delhi gang-rape case reached the high court on Friday, with some journalists seeking permission for publishing the trial.

Kyrgios retracts on support for unvaccinated players

Kyrgios retracts on support for unvaccinated players

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Australian government officials have said unvaccinated players will be barred from the tournament in January, casting doubt on whether men's world number one and reigning champion Novak Djokovic will defend his title.

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Vice President Dhankar's and Law Minister Rijuju's recent interventions have the danger of destabilising the Constitutional equilibrium, cautions N Sathiya Moorthy.

Review: Jaane Kahan ... could have been a gag fest

Review: Jaane Kahan ... could have been a gag fest

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Jacqueline's Tara could be a keeper if only the movie wasn't so intent on turning her into a love-struck Barbie. Ditto for the movie.