News for 'Gyan'

Half a dozen realty IPOs face delay

Half a dozen realty IPOs face delay

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The mega real estate loan scam could delay the initial public offers of over half a dozen real estate developers because of poor investor sentiment, said bankers and analysts tracking the sector.

Cut-offs for Chennai colleges in commerce, arts

Cut-offs for Chennai colleges in commerce, arts

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share information on college cut-off marks to help students gain admission into their dream college. Here are the responses we received for cut-off marks for Chennai colleges in Science, Arts and Commerce streams.

Madani's bail plea referred to CJI

Madani's bail plea referred to CJI

Rediff.com4 May 2011

A Supreme Court bench on Wednesday referred to Chief Justice of India S H Kapadia the bail plea of 2008 Bangalore blast accused Abdul Naseer Madani following differences between two judges on grant of bail to him.

Portugal win over Ghana in vain as both sides bow out

Portugal win over Ghana in vain as both sides bow out

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

An own goal by John Boye and a late strike by Cristiano Ronaldo gave Portugal a 2-1 victory over incident-hit Ghana on Thursday, but it was not enough to make the second round as both sides exited the World Cup.

Madani's bail plea: SC seeks K'taka's response

Madani's bail plea: SC seeks K'taka's response

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought Karnataka government's response on the bail plea of People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in 2008 Bangalore serial blasts case, with the presiding judge wondering how a wheel chair-bound person could pose a threat if released on bail.

To call Dalit by caste is an offence: SC

To call Dalit by caste is an offence: SC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Calling a Dalit by his caste with a view to insulting him or her is an offence under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act), the Supreme Court has ruled, upholding the conviction of two persons in Tamil Nadu.

Lawyers can't refuse to defend accused, says SC

Lawyers can't refuse to defend accused, says SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

The Supreme Court has ruled lawyers or their associations cannot refuse to appear for accused whether they are terrorist, rapists, murderers or any others as such refusal would be a violation of the Constitution, Bar Council norms and tenets of the Bhagavad Gita.

Aruna Shanbaug case: SC rejects mercy killing plea

Aruna Shanbaug case: SC rejects mercy killing plea

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the petition seeking euthanasia for Aruna Shanbaug who has been lying in a vegetative state for over three-and-a-half decades at the KEM hospital in Mumbai.

BCCI turns down Lalit Modi's plea

BCCI turns down Lalit Modi's plea

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

BCCI on Wednesday turned down the plea of suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi in the Supreme Court that the Board should reconstitute the disciplinary committee for probing charges of financial irregularities against him.

Accidental disobedience of ruling not contempt: SC

Accidental disobedience of ruling not contempt: SC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

"Accidental or unintentional disobedience is not sufficient to justify one for holding guilty of contempt," a bench of Justices J M Panchal and Gyan Sudha Mishra has held in their judgment

SC appoints panel in raped nurse's euthanasia plea

SC appoints panel in raped nurse's euthanasia plea

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Faced with the vexed question of permitting euthanasia or mercy killing of a rape victim virtually brain dead for the past 36 years, the Supreme Court on Monday sought the Attorney General's response on the tricky issue as it is not legalised in the country.

'No tussle between BJP and Murli Manohar Joshi'

'No tussle between BJP and Murli Manohar Joshi'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

BJP President Nitin Gadkari tells Gyan Varma that there is no disagreement within the party over the issue of a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the 2G Spectrum scam.

SC notice to Maha on Pragya Thakur's bail plea

SC notice to Maha on Pragya Thakur's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Maharashtra government on a petition filed by Pragya Singh Thakur, prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, seeking bail.

'Always wondered why my teacher's sari never flew the way it did in Main Hoon Na'

'Always wondered why my teacher's sari never flew the way it did in Main Hoon Na'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

TV actors celebrate Teacher's Day by telling us which actresses they would *love* to be a student of!

Ayodhya temple allows 300-year-old mosque to be rebuilt on its land

Ayodhya temple allows 300-year-old mosque to be rebuilt on its land

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Days after local civic body declared Aalamgiri Masjid 'hazardous' and pasted notice banning entry into building, Hanumangarhi temple trust, which is in possession of the masjid land, not only allowed its reconstruction and agreed to bear cost but also welcomed Muslims to offer namaz in premises.

Eto'o named African Player of the Year

Eto'o named African Player of the Year

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Cameroon and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o set a new landmark for individual success in African football on Monday after being named the continent's Footballer of the Year for a record fourth time.

We know who is honest, who is corrupt: SC

We know who is honest, who is corrupt: SC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to strike off its stinging remarks against the Allahabad high court, asking it to 'introspect and not to react'. While disposing of the high court's application for expunction of the remarks, a bench of Justices Markandey Katju and Gyan Sudha Mishra clarified, "There are many excellent and upright judges too there, keeping the flag of the high court flying high by their integrity and hard work."

EPL: Chelsea stunned 3-0 by inspired Sunderland

EPL: Chelsea stunned 3-0 by inspired Sunderland

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Chelsea suffered a shock defeat and their first home loss in the Premier League this season when Sunderland beat them 3-0 thanks to goals from Nedum Onuoha, Asamoah Gyan and Danny Welbeck on Sunday.

'I'm thrilled Bombay Velvet even got made!'

'I'm thrilled Bombay Velvet even got made!'

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Mumbai Fables author Gyan Prakash stands by its cinematic outing, Bombay Velvet.

Black Stars return home to warm welcome in Ghana

Black Stars return home to warm welcome in Ghana

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Ghanaians turned out in their thousands to cheer their soccer team's arrival home late on Monday, spraying their jet with water cannons and rolling out the red carpet for the World Cup's surprise quarter-finalists.

Cut-offs for Mumbai colleges in Engg, Science, Arts and Commerce

Cut-offs for Mumbai colleges in Engg, Science, Arts and Commerce

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share college cut-off marks to help students gain admission to their dream colleges. Here we present the responses we recieved for colleges in Mumbai.

'Whoever praises Narendra Modi is cruel and brutal'

'Whoever praises Narendra Modi is cruel and brutal'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Maulana Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi, the new vice-chancellor of Darul Uloom Deoband tells Gyan Varma that he never praised Narendra Modi

Nithari: SC pulls up CBI for delaying Koli's plea

Nithari: SC pulls up CBI for delaying Koli's plea

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up Central Bureau of Investigation for delaying the proceedings in the appeal filed by Nithari serial rape and murder convict Surinder Koli against his death sentence.

3 main parties to Ayodhya suit discuss solution

3 main parties to Ayodhya suit discuss solution

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Unfazed by plans of others to approach the Supreme Court, three main parties in the Ayodhya title suits--Ram Janmbhoomi Trust, Hashim Ansari and the Nirmohi Akhara--came together for the first time on a public platform on Friday to discuss a formula for a negotiated settlement.

'It's high time Muslims, Hindus resolve Ayodhya issue'

'It's high time Muslims, Hindus resolve Ayodhya issue'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Hashim Ansari, who was the first Muslim claimant to the 16th century Babri Masjid 61 years ago, took everybody by surprise on Sunday when he took the first step to draw the final curtain on the Ayodhya issue.

'The Congress can't digest a BJP govt in South'

'The Congress can't digest a BJP govt in South'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu tells Gyan Varmathat the recent crisis in Karnataka is politically motivated

SC to hear Lalit Modi petition on Oct 20

SC to hear Lalit Modi petition on Oct 20

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred till October 20 hearing of a plea by suspended IPL commissioner Lalit Modi seeking stay of an order of the Bombay High Court which dismissed his petition for reconstitution of a disciplinary committee.

EPL: Villa draw with Birmingham

EPL: Villa draw with Birmingham

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

James Collins came off the bench to rescue a point for Aston Villa who drew 1-1 at rivals Birmingham City in a feisty Premier League derby encounter on Sunday.

Choose between BCCI and IPL team: SC to Srinivasan

Choose between BCCI and IPL team: SC to Srinivasan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary N Srinivasan choose between an administrator's role in the Indian Cricket Board or owner of his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings to avoid conflict of interest.

CRPF chief speaks up on handling Kashmir crisis

CRPF chief speaks up on handling Kashmir crisis

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

With the Central Reserve Police Force beset with challenges in Jammu & Kashmir, its director-general Vikram Srivastava tells Gyan Verma the steps the force is taking to manage the crisis.

MCI boss, 3 others in CBI net on bribery charges

MCI boss, 3 others in CBI net on bribery charges

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Medical Council of India (MCI) president Ketan Desai and three others were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 crore to grant recognition to a medical college in Punjab.

How Bombay Velvet got made!

How Bombay Velvet got made!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

'I kept telling Anurag, "I don't care about anything, I don't want any money. Just get the film made".' 'One day I called Anurag and someone else picked up the phone. He said, "Hello, Sir." I responded, "Hello, but who are you and why are you picking up Anurag's phone?" He said, "I am Ranbir Kapoor Sir". And he told me he was doing the film and he was very excited.'

Ayodhya litigants to present solution before SC

Ayodhya litigants to present solution before SC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Two main litigants of the Ayodhya title suit case, Mahant Gyan Das and Hashim Ansari, on Friday said they would put forth a formula before the Supreme Court to resolve the vexed issue.

Mandira Bedi-Raj Kaushal turn love guru

Mandira Bedi-Raj Kaushal turn love guru

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

With 11 years of marital bliss, celebrity couple Mandira Bedi and Raj Kaushal will soon be giving 'Guru Gyan' on perfect relationships to Delhiites.

Sadhvi Pragya moves Supreme Court for bail

Sadhvi Pragya moves Supreme Court for bail

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, who is facing charges under Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act for her alleged involvement in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case, has moved the Supreme Court for bail. The petition is listed for hearing on Monday before a bench comprising Justices J M Panchal and Gyan Sudha Mishra. Pragya's counsel Sushil Balwada has filed the petition challenging the denial of bail by the Bombay high court.

'He wanted an amicable solution to Ayodhya dispute'

'He wanted an amicable solution to Ayodhya dispute'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Hashim Ansari's son says the long-drawn court battle had left his father disillusioned.

EPL Images: Chelsea stunned, Man U held by Villa

EPL Images: Chelsea stunned, Man U held by Villa

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Premier League leaders Chelsea suffered their biggest home defeat for nearly nine years when they were humbled 3-0 by Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals

Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

David Villa and Wesley Sneijder, with five goals each, head the list of the goal scorers at the 2010 World Cup.

Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals

Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

David Villa and Wesley Sneijder, with five goals each, head the list of the goal scorers at the 2010 World Cup.

Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals

Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

David Villa and Wesley Sneijder, with five goals each, head the list of the goal scorers at the 2010 World Cup.