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25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

Irom Sharmila arrested again

Irom Sharmila arrested again

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A day after being released from jail, rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila was on Friday arrested once again by police under the same charge of attempt to commit suicide by means of her indefinite fast.

'Ram temple politics has ended!'

'Ram temple politics has ended!'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'The political fallout of the verdict on national politics is pregnant with incredible opportunities.' 'Post-judgment politics can change the ground rules of election campaigning in the coming decades,' says Sheela Bhatt

106 killed as Kollam temple celebrations turn to tragedy after fire breaks out

106 killed as Kollam temple celebrations turn to tragedy after fire breaks out

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

A case has been registered against temple authorities as permission for firecrackers was denied.

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The apex court said it was duty-bound by the seven-judge bench's order in the case and 'cannot override it'.

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Indian American Manish S Shah to serve on the United States District Courts judgeship for the Northern District of Illinois.

Woman scribe makes failed bid to visit Sabarimala, Kerala observes 'hartal'

Woman scribe makes failed bid to visit Sabarimala, Kerala observes 'hartal'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Sporadic violence marked the 'hartal' called by Hindu right groups in Kerala over Wednesday's police action against those opposing entry of women of menstrual age into the shrine.

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Review: DON'T MISS Shahid!

Review: DON'T MISS Shahid!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Hansal Mehta's Shahid is a gutsy and thought-provoking film, feels Prasanna D Zore.

A friendlier tax regime likely in the Budget

A friendlier tax regime likely in the Budget

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The panel's recommendations will be aimed at making a predictable and non-adversarial tax regime in the economy.

When tribunals undermine the judiciary

When tribunals undermine the judiciary

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The debate on the constitutionality of tribunals has not been set to rest as yet, says Gopal Krishna.

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'It is crucial today to realise where we have reached in this 15 year-period in order to fully and properly assess the profundity of what General Rawat has said,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Should courts intervene in religious matters?

Should courts intervene in religious matters?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Awful religious practices need to be abolished. But through social and political reformers, not by courts, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Why was Tabrez Ansari allowed to die?

Why was Tabrez Ansari allowed to die?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Mohammad Sajjad raises important questions about the response to lynchings.

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices L N Rao and Dinesh Maheshwari said it was only going into the aspect of security of the two women -- Bindu and Kanakadurga, and would not like to entertain any other prayer made in the petition.

SC allows Subrata Roy to use conference room in Tihar

SC allows Subrata Roy to use conference room in Tihar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

A bench headed by Justice T S Thakur asked Delhi government to issue notification by August 4 for converting the conference room into jail which can be used by Roy and two jailed directors of Sahara for 10 working days from 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM for holding negotiations with prospective buyers of hotels in New York and London.

Luxury car, old notes seized from Dera; rooms sealed

Luxury car, old notes seized from Dera; rooms sealed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The premises of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's sect is spread over 800 acres and houses educational institutions, markets, hospital, stadium, recreational areas and houses.

Rohtak case: 3 accused remanded in custody; state to honour bravehearts

Rohtak case: 3 accused remanded in custody; state to honour bravehearts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Three youths, who allegedly molested two girls on a moving bus, have been remanded in judicial custody by a local court. The three youths -- Kuldeep, Mohit and Deepak - were arrested on Sunday night and remanded in judicial custody until December 6.

Gutted! Country mourns Kerala temple tragedy

Gutted! Country mourns Kerala temple tragedy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Reactions on the tragic incident have been pouring in since morning. Leaders cutting across various political parties and celebrities have expressed solidarity over the loss of life in the incident and prayed for the speedy recovery of injured.

Ross island: Where history rests

Ross island: Where history rests

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel discovers Ross Island where the clock can never be turned back.

Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Agusta middleman Christian Michel sent to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

A bail plea was also moved on his behalf. The court did not give any specific date for hearing the bail plea.

JNU row: Delhi HC dismisses plea for NIA probe

JNU row: Delhi HC dismisses plea for NIA probe

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking the National Investigation Agency probe in the Jawaharlal Nehru University sedition case.

Vague laws biggest reason for pendency of cases: PM

Vague laws biggest reason for pendency of cases: PM

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that vague laws that lend themselves to different interpretations are the foremost reason for pendency of cases in courts.

Toll in anti-Sterlite protests rises to 13; Stalin, CM trade accusations

Toll in anti-Sterlite protests rises to 13; Stalin, CM trade accusations

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The home minister said he was deeply pained at the loss of precious lives during the agitation at Tuticorin.

Anger in Manipur over Irom Sharmila's decision

Anger in Manipur over Irom Sharmila's decision

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The woman whose lone fight against the establishment all these long years has only the state machinery to keep her safe from the public whose cause she championed all this while.

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'The ideal of justice is ingrained in every human being.' 'I truly feel that if we empower our forces, the rich and the powerful will lose their hold on them.' Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand in an exclusive interview.

United States asks Swiss to extradite 7 in FIFA inquiry

United States asks Swiss to extradite 7 in FIFA inquiry

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The United States has asked Switzerland to extradite seven FIFA officials arrested in an investigation into a global bribery scandal at soccer's governing body, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) said on Thursday.

How TN is observing Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary

How TN is observing Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

From planting seedlings to holding feasts and shutting down 500 liquor shops, Tamil Nadu government is going all out to uphold Jayalalithaa's fame on her 69th birth anniversary.

Haryana cops can't cross wall of disciples to arrest godman

Haryana cops can't cross wall of disciples to arrest godman

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday pulled up Haryana authorities after they failed to produce a self-styled godman, against whom a non-bailable warrant was issued last week in a contempt case, citing resistance by his followers.

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Tension mounted in Barwala town of Hisar district in Haryana ahead of on Monday's deadline set by the Punjab and Haryana high court to ensure appearance of self-styled godman Rampal in a contempt case, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders at several vulnerable places.

HC defers Kanhaiya's bail hearing; Delhi cops to seek custody

HC defers Kanhaiya's bail hearing; Delhi cops to seek custody

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Delhi Police on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that further custodial interrogation of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar is required in the wake of the arrest of two other accused students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya in the sedition case.

How RBI can prevent PNB-like frauds

How RBI can prevent PNB-like frauds

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'If the RBI had done the right things, these mistakes would not have happened in banks, public or private,' says Ajay Shah.

On high alert! ISI man's arrest sets off security fears in South

On high alert! ISI man's arrest sets off security fears in South

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

With the arrest of another Sri Lankan national for alleged spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, central security agencies have stepped up surveillance of vital installations including defence and foreign consulates in southern parts of the country.

Godman Rampal sent to jail till November 28

Godman Rampal sent to jail till November 28

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Rampal Maharaj, the 63-year-old guru who was arrested from his fortified ashram in Haryana on Wednesday night, has been sent to jail till November 28, till his next hearing.

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

The village that hasn't forgotten Tukaram Omble

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Mayura Janwalkar travels to Kedambe, a tiny village in Maharashtra's Satara district, now better known as 26/11 hero Tukaram Omble's home. An excerpt from 26/11 Stories Of Strength by The Indian Express.

About Sebi's new, huge, Sahara problem

About Sebi's new, huge, Sahara problem

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

As many as 3,268 title deeds in Sebi's possession would undergo scrutiny and be prepared for sale.

The tragic saga of Satyam

The tragic saga of Satyam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The end of a long, long road is in sight.

Gold vs stocks: Where should you invest?

Gold vs stocks: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Physical assets such as gold and real estate have their own positives and negatives, while other financial assets such as mutual funds, stocks and bonds come with their pluses and minuses. Let us look at both options in a little more detail.

Dear Mr Kejriwal...

Dear Mr Kejriwal...

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

I'm still rooting for you, because you may yet be able to do something good for Delhi. But you and your party will have to get a reality check and some discipline, says Mitali Saran.

US hands over evidence linking Pak national in consulate terror conspiracy

US hands over evidence linking Pak national in consulate terror conspiracy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

US hands over evidence linking Pak national in consulate terror conspiracy