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SC gives Bihar govt a lashing over Shahabuddin's bail

SC gives Bihar govt a lashing over Shahabuddin's bail

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on Bihar government for not placing facts before the Patna High Court which granted bail to controversial Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Mohd Shahabuddin in a murder case.

'They are protecting the police'

'They are protecting the police'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'The Tamil Nadu government should ask Andhra Pradesh to speed up the investigation.'

Review: Jai Ho! Democracy is more silly than satirical!

Review: Jai Ho! Democracy is more silly than satirical!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

'Jai Ho! Democracy is a hasty uptake of news channels and papers drawn into a skit that's too short on subtext to be a realised satire and too silly to be taken seriously', writes Sukanya Verma.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Sexual assault case: Trial of Asaram, others to start on Dec 4

Sexual assault case: Trial of Asaram, others to start on Dec 4

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The trial of controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and four other accused in the case of alleged sexual assault on a minor will begin at a court in Jopdhpur on December 4.

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

After post-mortem in the local government hospital, police confirmed the case was altered to Section 302 Indian Penal Code that relates to murder.

ONGC to appeal against Gujarat High Court order

ONGC to appeal against Gujarat High Court order

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

The Gujarat High Court had last week directed ONGC to pay royalty on crude oil on the gross price it bills to refiners.

'Ouch' Awards: Rahul, Kejriwal, Katju among winners

'Ouch' Awards: Rahul, Kejriwal, Katju among winners

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Seen as a prelude to the more serious RedInk Awards -- which celebrate the finest in Indian journalism -- the high-profile winners of the 'Ouch' awards included Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

A decade later, 10 convicted in Kumbakonam school fire tragedy

A decade later, 10 convicted in Kumbakonam school fire tragedy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Over a decade after a devastating fire charred to death 94 school children, a court in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday convicted 10 persons and acquitted 11 others in the ghastly school fire tragedy in Kumbakonam.

Gurgaon Diaries: The Monsters Are Already Out

Gurgaon Diaries: The Monsters Are Already Out

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Life, work and play in Drona's village.

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Over two dozen Muslims have been elected to the Lok Sabha. This shows that all is not lost for India's Muslims, suggests Mohammad Sajjad.

Super 30: 'Show your kids this inspiring movie'

Super 30: 'Show your kids this inspiring movie'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'You come out of the theatre feeling happy, inspired, with moist eyes and in awe.'

Bill Clinton sought Sharif's help to avert Al Qaeda attack

Bill Clinton sought Sharif's help to avert Al Qaeda attack

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

The United States of America sought Pakistan's help in 1998 to prevent Osama bin Laden from launching an Al Qaeda attack against it, with then President Bill Clinton asking Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to personally use his influence to prevail over the Taliban in averting the imminent strike.

Of clashing superheroes and crying Khans!

Of clashing superheroes and crying Khans!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Superheroes, Holi, apples and other happenings from Sukanya Verma's super filmi week!

Nehru's niece Nayantara Sahgal returns Sahitya Akademi Award

Nehru's niece Nayantara Sahgal returns Sahitya Akademi Award

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Acclaimed writer Nayantara Sahgal, the niece of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, has returned the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award to protest against the "vicious assault" on India's diversity and the government's failure to protect cultural diversity.

Most influential people in the world of business

Most influential people in the world of business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chanda Kochhar is among the three Indians in Time's Most Influential list.

Poster Boys review: Low-IQ comedy

Poster Boys review: Low-IQ comedy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Shreyas Talpade's film, co-starring the Deol brothers, never adds up to anything beyond a shrill or overdone caricature straight out of a dummy's guide in how to amuse, says Sukanya Verma.

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Kanimozhi, A Raja, 15 others acquitted in 2G scam

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The court said a 'scam was created when there was none'.

Ethnic eats in Bengaluru

Ethnic eats in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 May 2015

With Naga, Korean and Singaporean eateries, Kammanahalli in east Bengaluru offers unconventional dining options.

Konkona: 15 years ago, I didn't take acting seriously

Konkona: 15 years ago, I didn't take acting seriously

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'I have changed and matured.' 'There is still a certain kind of detachment but I have far more appreciation and gratitude.'

'Rahul is rubbing salt on the wounds of 1984 riot victims'

'Rahul is rubbing salt on the wounds of 1984 riot victims'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Scores of Sikh protesters led by the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee on Monday held a protest outside Rahul Gandhi's residence, demanding revelation of names of Congressmen who were allegedly involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

'What happened to me can happen to anyone'

'What happened to me can happen to anyone'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'I cannot conceive of any reason than my unsparing criticism of government policies that the government picked me to send a message to many who dare to take it on.'

In I-day speech, Modi hails India's rise under his govt

In I-day speech, Modi hails India's rise under his govt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The prime minister highlighted the gains made during his last four years vis-a-vis the previous governments to suggest that he has lived up to the promise of hope he had offered to the electorate in 2014.

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Chinese President dethroned Russian President Vladimir Putin as the most influential person on the planet.

HC raps BCCI, suggests shifting IPL out of drought-hit Maharashtra

HC raps BCCI, suggests shifting IPL out of drought-hit Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said ideally the Indian Premier League matches should be shifted elsewhere, where there is no water crisis.

CBI should probe murder of witness in Asaram case: UP govt

CBI should probe murder of witness in Asaram case: UP govt

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the murder of prime witness Akhil Gupta in a rape case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

Rape victim's father gives audio clip against Asaram to police

Rape victim's father gives audio clip against Asaram to police

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The victim's father said the alleged conversation was recorded eight months ago and he had got the tape from Kripal Singh, the slain key witness in the Jodhpur rape case.

Kaabil Review: It's all about Hrithik!

Kaabil Review: It's all about Hrithik!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Kaabil serves nothing beyond an unabashed platform to vaunt a seething Hrithik, sentimental Hrithik, snarky Hrithik, sly Hrithik or spry Hrithik, feels Sukanya Verma.

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Not only is your privacy stripped stark naked, says Mitali Saran, the system itself is illegal and vulnerable.

All you need to know about employee bonds

All you need to know about employee bonds

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

If an employee bond is used to ensure that the employee never leaves, then it is illegal.

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nestle India had re-launched Maggi earlier this month with a mandate of being safe for consumption amid much fanfare

'There's something desi about Sushant'

'There's something desi about Sushant'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Sushant was our first choice for Lakhna.' 'Apart from looking desi, I wanted an actor who had a lot of physical energy.' 'Sushant came on board very quickly because he really liked the story.'

Is Tamil Nadu the new Bihar?

Is Tamil Nadu the new Bihar?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

If the people of Tamil Nadu stop deifying their leaders and start evaluating them more objectively, the political masters too may change their wayward behaviour, argues Sudhir Bisht.

HC allows wife to meet Tej Bahadur Yadav

HC allows wife to meet Tej Bahadur Yadav

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Sharmila had claimed that the family has been unable to contact her husband for last three days.

'There was no evidence to tie Talwars to Aarushi's murder'

'There was no evidence to tie Talwars to Aarushi's murder'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Patrick French, who profiled Nupur and Rajesh Talwar and the case against them in his book India, A Portrait, speaks to Rediff.com about their acquittal.

Funnier than Aishwarya's lips: The week in the movies

Funnier than Aishwarya's lips: The week in the movies

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Sukanya Verma shares her exciting filmi week with us.

'I like girls who are the housewife-type'

'I like girls who are the housewife-type'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Tiger Shroff's dream woman is probably nothing like the bold, action-loving heroine of his new film Baaghi: A Rebel For Love.

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The home ministry conveyed to the PMO that there was no shortage of rations at any post in paramilitary forces and quality check is being conducted regularly.