News for 'Justice Verma'

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Sisodia said several meetings, attended by IAS officers, were held during the day.

Reward for serving court summons to Modi: $10,000

Reward for serving court summons to Modi: $10,000

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The civil rights body behind a lawsuit filed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots case has offered a reward of $10,000 to anyone who could serve him with the court summons.

'Judges with daughters are more understanding'

'Judges with daughters are more understanding'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

'I do feel it's a question of your own upbringing, the way your father treats your mother, how the daughters are treated in the house.' 'You learn so much by osmosis. I suppose it's getting better, but it's not gone.' 'It's still a patriarchal society.'

Gujarat HC quashes 10 pc EBC quota ordinance

Gujarat HC quashes 10 pc EBC quota ordinance

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The court observed that 10 per cent reservation for poor among the unreserved category takes the total quota beyond 50 per cent, which is not permitted as per the SC's earlier decision.

Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Frances all the way!

Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Frances all the way!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Frances McDormand's thumping central performance is a masterclass in how to sock the screen with flawless outrage, notes Sukanya Verma.

Criminalising marital rape will weaken marriage, says Centre in affidavit

Criminalising marital rape will weaken marriage, says Centre in affidavit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'It has to be ensured adequately that marital rape does not become a phenomenon which may destabilise the institution of marriage apart from being an easy tool for harassing the husbands,' the affidavit, filed through central government standing counsel Monika Arora, said.

Sonchiriya Review: Stark, stirring tale of rebels

Sonchiriya Review: Stark, stirring tale of rebels

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Sonchiriya is an entire mood within a movie, feels Sukanya Verma.

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

The most affordable Aprilia is here!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The Aprilia SR150 is a great buy and could be a perfect bet for the Piaggio Group which needs to mark its prominence outside the superbike segment and classy Vespa scooters

SC starts hearing of two-decade old 'Hindutva' ruling

SC starts hearing of two-decade old 'Hindutva' ruling

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced hearing to revisit its two-decade-old 'Hindutva' judgement for an authoritative pronouncement on electoral law categorising misuse of religion for electoral gains as "corrupt practice".

Katara case: HC grants week-long parole to Vikas Yadav

Katara case: HC grants week-long parole to Vikas Yadav

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Vikas, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav, had sought three-months parole to visit his 93-year-old grandfather who has undergone an angioplasty.

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Bollywood's SISTER LOVE

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

Warm or warring, back home too Bollywood has depicted many, MANY faces of sisterly love.

At India Gate, candle burns brightly for slain Umar Fayaz

At India Gate, candle burns brightly for slain Umar Fayaz

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Hundreds of army veterans, students and tourists took out a candle light march in his memory, with many voicing their demand for the death of the young lieutenant to be "avenged".

#MarchForIndia: Nobody has the right to call our country intolerant, says Anupam Kher

#MarchForIndia: Nobody has the right to call our country intolerant, says Anupam Kher

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Seeking to counter protests over growing intolerance, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on Saturday led a delegation of writers and artistes to the President and the prime minister.

'Country may burn, but Modi interested only in becoming PM again'

'Country may burn, but Modi interested only in becoming PM again'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The Congress president said that if he was allowed to speak for 15 minutes on a host of issues, including the Nirav Modi scam, PM Modi would "run away".

Srinivasan seeks reinstatement as BCCI President

Srinivasan seeks reinstatement as BCCI President

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

N Srinivasan moved the Supreme Court seeking his reinstatement as BCCI President contending that there was "absolutely nothing" in the Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee report "incriminating" him in the IPL6 scam.

Avengers Infinity War Review: Villain Takes It All

Avengers Infinity War Review: Villain Takes It All

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Thanos,' says Sukanya Verma, 'is an embodiment of mindboggling power and profound darkness, consciously blurring the lines between method and madness, prophet and survivor, suffering and salvation.'

As odd-even formula ends, Delhi CM appeals to people to continue doing so

As odd-even formula ends, Delhi CM appeals to people to continue doing so

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

As the curtains came down on the odd-even pilot scheme on Friday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the people of Delhi to continue observing the car rationing measures "voluntarily", which the government claimed has reduced air pollution by up to 25 per cent.

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Vinod Rai: 'No one better than Ganguly to lead BCCI'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Having cut off the "umbilical cord" that tied him to the Board, the former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) spoke to PTI on a range of issues from "giving a free hand" to the Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri duo, Anil Kumble's exit as national coach, his frosty relationship with colleague Diana Edulji, sexual harassment allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and difficulties in implementing the Supreme Court-mandated Lodha recommendations.

Want freedom within India and not from India, Kanhaiya says after release

Want freedom within India and not from India, Kanhaiya says after release

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Returning to JNU campus on his release from jail three weeks after his arrest, Kanhaiya Kumar said they are seeking freedom within the country and not from India.

Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Bollywood's scene stealers, 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

These actors stole thunder from the lead stars!

SC to BCCI: Fall in line with Lodha report and save trouble!

SC to BCCI: Fall in line with Lodha report and save trouble!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India to follow the recommendations of the Justice R M Lodha Committee and "save trouble".

10 Bollywood faces of parenting

10 Bollywood faces of parenting

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Sukanya Verma identifies 10 varieties of desi parents you just can't miss in Hindi movies.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

How the tide turned for the BJP in Ishrat case

How the tide turned for the BJP in Ishrat case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

'Amid the different versions of truth on the Ishrat case, what is certain is that Ishrat's mother Shamima Kausar, who has continued to maintain that Headley's confession was nothing but an attempt by powerful people to save themselves in the case, is unlikely to find a closure anytime soon.'

Review: Wonder Woman: A befitting hurray to girl power. And more!

Review: Wonder Woman: A befitting hurray to girl power. And more!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

There's a lot more to Wonder Woman than the obvious. It's a magnificent superhero vehicle, a sparkly love story, a touching coming-of-age and a befitting hurray to girl power.

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'They are saying my petition is an attack on Hindu religion.' 'You pray in your home, there is no problem, but the school is a public institution run by government funds.'

NDTV India in trouble over Pathankot coverage

NDTV India in trouble over Pathankot coverage

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Sources said that the ministry has decided to issue a show cause notice to the prominent news channel after it observed that sensitive information was broadcast by it even when the operation was still on and two of the terrorists were known to be alive.

Proud of being jailed for sedition: Umar Khalid after release

Proud of being jailed for sedition: Umar Khalid after release

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Umar claimed that he was being labelled a terrorist because of Islam, which, he said, he did not practise.

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'These children are wards of the State. They were exploited because the state government and its officials didn't do their jobs.'

The Very Best of Moushumi Chatterjee

The Very Best of Moushumi Chatterjee

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Happy birthday, Moushumi!

Modi government mismanaged J-K problem: Manmohan Singh

Modi government mismanaged J-K problem: Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The former prime minister also criticised the current government for 'messing up' the economy.

Take quick decision on dissolution of Delhi assembly: SC to Centre

Take quick decision on dissolution of Delhi assembly: SC to Centre

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to take a decision on dissolution of Delhi assembly "one way or another" within five weeks, questioning it for continuing to keep the house in suspended animation when no party is coming forward to form the government.

Deepika, Samantha, Anushka: The PRETTIEST brides

Deepika, Samantha, Anushka: The PRETTIEST brides

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Sukanya Verma takes us down beautiful bridal history.

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

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.

Mom review: More power to Sridevi!

Mom review: More power to Sridevi!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'Her performance is a throwback to old-school histrionics and hysterics -- it's classic Sridevi,' says Sukanya Verma.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

Cong comes out with first list of candidates for Lok Sabha poll

Cong comes out with first list of candidates for Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, IT expert Nandan Nilekani and cricketer Mohd Kaif are among 194 candidates as Congress tonight released the first list of its nominees for Lok Sabha polls that contains several new and young faces.

95 pc Indians want fast track courts for convicted politicians: Survey

95 pc Indians want fast track courts for convicted politicians: Survey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

An opinion poll conducted by NGOs MDRA and Avaaz has revealed that 95 per cent Indians want a Supreme Court ruling that politicians with criminal convictions go through fast track courts.