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Pak repeats same old story, adjourns 26/11 trial

Pak repeats same old story, adjourns 26/11 trial

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Saturday adjourned for a week the trial of seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba's operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, in connection with the terror attack on Mumbai. The judge, conducting the trial within the high-security Adiala Jail in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, has imposed strict gag orders. However, sources said the hearing was again adjourned on Saturday for a week. But the reason for putting off the trial was not known.

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Daniels claimed that she had unprotected sex with Trump once in 2006.

SC panel to hear harassment allegations against CJI

SC panel to hear harassment allegations against CJI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Justice S A Bobde, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, along with N V Ramana and Indira Banerjee will conduct an in-house inquiry into the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

Raja Sen reviews 3 Idiots

Raja Sen reviews 3 Idiots

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Raja Sen reviews Aamir Khan-starrer 3 Idiots.

Cong must go solo in Maharashtra: Deshmukh

Cong must go solo in Maharashtra: Deshmukh

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Notwithstanding the party's gag order, Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh said Congress should go it alone in the assembly elections in Maharashtra.

Nari makes his models walk without music

Nari makes his models walk without music

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Inspired by Origami, Narendra Kumar's collection was presented on the ramp without any music whatsoever

Review: All The Best has its Lever-filled moments

Review: All The Best has its Lever-filled moments

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

All The Best isn't the perfect recipe for laughter but it sure has its Lever-filled moments.

Amit Shah denied permission for Kolkata rally, BJP to move HC

Amit Shah denied permission for Kolkata rally, BJP to move HC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

With the Trinamool Congress-run Kolkata Municipal Corporation refusing to grant permission to its president Amit Shah's rally in Kolkata on November 30, the Bharatiya Janata Party has said it would again approach the high court on Friday seeking justice and restoration of democracy.

8-year-old girl sleeping outside hut abducted, raped in Delhi

8-year-old girl sleeping outside hut abducted, raped in Delhi

Rediff.com31 May 2016

An eight-year-old girl, who was sleeping outside her hut, was allegedly abducted and raped by a youth in outer Delhi's Kirari area, police said on Tuesday.

Pak court resumes hearing against 26/11 accused

Pak court resumes hearing against 26/11 accused

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Saturday resumed the hearing into the case against five Lashkr-e-Tayiba operatives, including its operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, in connection with the Mumbai attacks.

Who's paying these guests?

Who's paying these guests?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Drag queens, double entendres and barely dressed women make up Paying Guests. Brave this at your own risk.

Duplicate takes us back to mimicry films

Duplicate takes us back to mimicry films

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Lack of content proves to be the undoing of this Malayalam movie.

High drama in WB's Birbhum after BJP leaders arrested for defying orders

High drama in WB's Birbhum after BJP leaders arrested for defying orders

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Amid high drama, Bharatiya Janata Party vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was on Thursday arrested along with party leaders for defying prohibitory orders when they tried to enter trouble-torn Makra village in Birbhum district, made out of bounds for politicians by Trinamool government.

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'I am just an artist trying to establish my own voice and be my own person,' the unconventional designer tells Amrita Singh.

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Shehla Rashid booked for sedition, says case frivolous

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

In a series of tweets on August 17, Rashid had alleged that the armed forces entered houses in Kashmir at night and "ransacked" them. She had also alleged that four men were called to an Army camp in Shopian and "interrogated (tortured)".

Bollywood gets Comedy Honours

Bollywood gets Comedy Honours

Rediff.com19 May 2008

A month of non-stop fun and masti, loads of rib tickling comedy, blockbuster movies, insights on some of all time favourite stars with comic excellence, hilarious gags and favourite comic scenes culminated in a grand finale at the Vodafone Comedy Honours 2008 on May 16 where Star Gold paid tribute to comic excellence in Indian cinema and felicitated some of the finest comic talent from Bollywood.

'The Delhi police is a law unto themselves'

'The Delhi police is a law unto themselves'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Teachers of the Jamia Millia Islamia have painstakingly put together a report that not only raises questions about the Batla House encounter and the antecedents of the special cell team that was involved, but also looks to take the debate on state brutality to its logical conclusion.

The man who kept Rafi on his toes

The man who kept Rafi on his toes

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Elitist critics dismissed him as a workhorse compared to singing thoroughbred Mohammed Rafi. For all that, Mahendra Kapoor -- who passed away on September 27 -- stayed the course, with a hoi-polloi following of his own, through 50 years. As a playback artiste of rare mental discipline, Kapoor never really went away.

A side-splitting Hangover

A side-splitting Hangover

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

It is easy to dismiss The Hangover as just another pottymouthed R-rated romp about men who don't grow up messing around, but there is an earnestness to the proceedings that takes this to say, a Super Troopers level, something that gives the movie heart.

SC 'disturbed' at MPs raising CJI impeachment issue in public

SC 'disturbed' at MPs raising CJI impeachment issue in public

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The apex court asked Attorney General K K Venugopal to assist it to deal with the plea.

World Cup Diary: Media boycotts interaction, Bumrah undergoes dope test

World Cup Diary: Media boycotts interaction, Bumrah undergoes dope test

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Here is a lowdown of all the lighthearted, fun news from around the ICC World Cup.

Embarrassing revelations on the deal

Embarrassing revelations on the deal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

'The Bush administration, through a gag order on its written responses to Congressional questions, had sought to keep the Indian public in the dark on the larger implications of the nuclear deal, lest the accord run into rougher weather. But now its 26 pages of written answers have been publicly released by a senior United States Congressman.'

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sukanya Verma takes a look at some of Bollywood's most playful, popular Gujarati acts in recent times.

Review: Kalloori is realistic

Review: Kalloori is realistic

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Kalloori is an extremely candid look at life in a campus -- realistic, interesting and at the same time touching.

Police probe in Scarlette case misleading: NCW

Police probe in Scarlette case misleading: NCW

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

In its preliminary report on the teenager's death, Commission member Nirmala Venkatesh said, "Police is trying to hide the facts of the case and close it. We will never allow this to happen." "She was raped by four to five persons by gagging her mouth. There are nail marks on the body and several marks, which indicates that more than one person was involved in sexually assaulting her," she said.

AP govt withdraws GO against media

AP govt withdraws GO against media

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Telugu Desam Party leader Chandrababu Naidu pointed out that the very idea of constituting a media watch under the chairmanship of the chief minister was outrageous.

Review: A no show Magic Lamp

Review: A no show Magic Lamp

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Magic Lamp directed by Haridas was languishing in the cans for years at last made it to the theatres. Other than Jayaram's four roles it has nothing to boast about.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

BCCI reminds selectors not to write columns

BCCI reminds selectors not to write columns

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Determined to ensure that its gag order is not defied, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has sent a reminder to the national selectors asking them not to write columns in newspapers as per its constitutional provisions.

Vengsarkar defies BCCI ban on airing views

Vengsarkar defies BCCI ban on airing views

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar continues to write a newspaper column despite the Indian cricket board restraining him from airing his views to the media. His latest column appeared in Marathi newspaper 'Sakal' on Thursday.

Funniest moments in movies?

Funniest moments in movies?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Tell us your funniest moments in movies. After all, isn't April Fool's Day a day of laughter and fun!

For God's sake, do your job: Prez to MPs

For God's sake, do your job: Prez to MPs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Disruption is totally unacceptable in Parliamentary system, the President said.

BCCI issues show cause to Vengsarkar

BCCI issues show cause to Vengsarkar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

The BCCI told Vengsarkar that he will have to quit as chief selector if he continues to function as a columnist.

Why April Fools' day fun is a serious concern

Why April Fools' day fun is a serious concern

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The April Fools' day gag is a long-standing tradition in many of the world's workplaces.

8-yr-old raped, dumped in field by 2 in UP

8-yr-old raped, dumped in field by 2 in UP

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two minors causing her grievous injuries in Sarai Madan village in Allahabad.

HC refuses to restrain media on BMW expose

HC refuses to restrain media on BMW expose

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The Bar alleged there had been misrepresentation of facts by the media and there has been a motive behind it.

Vengsarkar's letter to Sharad Pawar

Vengsarkar's letter to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

There were several factors that contributed to chief selector Dilip Vensgarkar's sudden departure from Kolkata. But what probably hurt him most was being asked by Board of Control for Cricket in India president Sharad Pawar whether he allows the other selectors also to watch international matches.

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

The Saand Ki Aankh Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'I felt a constant gag in my throat, and emerged from the movie somewhat mugged,' confesses Sreehari Nair.

Curfew in parts of Kashmir as separatists call for march

Curfew in parts of Kashmir as separatists call for march

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The broadband services were restored on Saturday after working journalists protested against the communication 'gag'.

The Khandaani Shafakhana review

The Khandaani Shafakhana review

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Khandaani Shafakhana neither enlightens nor entertains, feels Sukanya Verma.