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SC asks Kerala HC to reconsider pre-arrest bail pleas in ISRO case

SC asks Kerala HC to reconsider pre-arrest bail pleas in ISRO case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court said on Monday it will ask the Kerala high court to consider afresh the anticipatory bail pleas of four people, including a former director general of police (DGP), in a case of alleged frame-up of scientist Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 ISRO espionage matter.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Why is Madhavan in a FIX?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Dr S Nambi Narayanan, the retired Indian Space Research Organisation scientist whose bio-pic the film is, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Madhavan's Moment With Modi And Macron

Madhavan's Moment With Modi And Macron

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

R Madhavan attended the banquet dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Louvre Museum in Paris in celebration of Bastille Day.

It's A Big Night For Rakul, Sonakshi, Kartik

It's A Big Night For Rakul, Sonakshi, Kartik

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The purple carpet was rolled out for the OTTplay Awards 2023.

Anweshipin Kandethum Review: No Novelty Here

Anweshipin Kandethum Review: No Novelty Here

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Anweshipin Kandettum is a fascinating genre exercise let down by its incessant attention to details, observes Arjun Menon.

SC quashes Kerala HC's anticipatory bail order to 4 in Isro espionage case

SC quashes Kerala HC's anticipatory bail order to 4 in Isro espionage case

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the Kerala high court order granting anticipatory bail to four people, including a former director general of police (DGP), in a case of alleged frame-up of scientist Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 ISRO espionage matter.

Teen GM Gukesh surpasses V Anand in FIDE rankings

Teen GM Gukesh surpasses V Anand in FIDE rankings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Anand, who first made it to the World's top-10 in July 1991, has remained India's top-ranked player in all published lists since January 1987.

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Asian Games: Chhetri, Gurpreet, Jhingan named in 22-member squad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Talisman Sunil Chhetri, senior defender Sandesh Jhingan and first-choice goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu were on Tuesday named in a 22-member Indian men's football squad for the upcoming Asian Games.

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Vijayakanth: The action hero who took on heavyweights

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

He will be remembered for mustering the courage to take on former chief ministers and the state's political heavyweights M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa in the political arena on his own terms and also hold his own against them.

EPF Withdrawal Claim Rejected? Here's Help

EPF Withdrawal Claim Rejected? Here's Help

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Post your financial planning queries for rediffGURU and financial planning expert, Colonel Sanjeev Govila.

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'Priyanka has done very well in Bollywood and Hollywood. But had she joined politics, it might have been a different story altogether. Given how ambitious she was, she would have made a good youth leader. She might even have launched her own party,' says Sathya Saran

PIX: Kerala eclipse Bengaluru in thrilling ISL opener

PIX: Kerala eclipse Bengaluru in thrilling ISL opener

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Kerala Blasters FC rode on two second half goals to triumph over Bengaluru FC by 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the opening fixture of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season.

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss titles, both qualify for Candidates

Vaishali, Vidit win FIDE Grand Swiss titles, both qualify for Candidates

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Apart from a place in the Candidates to be played in April next year in Canada, Vaishali got richer by US$25000 (Over Rs 20 Lakhs) while Vidit took home a whopping prize purse of US$80000 (Over Rs 66 Lakhs).

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

It's historic... have to admit that: Anand on Gukesh overtaking him

It's historic... have to admit that: Anand on Gukesh overtaking him

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Viswanathan Anand on Saturday described 17-year-old Grandmaster D Gukesh overtaking him as the highest-rated Indian player in FIDE rankings as a "historic" achievement.

Has Dhankar Inspired TN Governor?

Has Dhankar Inspired TN Governor?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Former West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar's subsequent elevation set a new benchmark for the actions of those who occupy Raj Bhavans, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayan and Gayathri Venugopalan are set to break new ground and officiate in the Ranji Trophy.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited India

When Queen Elizabeth Visited India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Glimpses of the late queen Elizabeth's encounters with India and Indian leaders.

What Kovind said in 2018 on 'one-nation, one-election'

What Kovind said in 2018 on 'one-nation, one-election'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

"Frequent elections not only impose a huge burden on human resources but also impede the development process due to the promulgation of the model code of conduct. Therefore, a sustained debate is required on the subject of simultaneous elections and all political parties need to arrive at a consensus on this issue," he had said.

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Review

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Review

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

There's wisdom to be found in an unfairly treated man's short and sweet concluding words -- a nation is only as great as our appreciation of the people who make it great, notes Sukanya Verma.

President confers distinguished service awards on 84 serving, retired personnel

President confers distinguished service awards on 84 serving, retired personnel

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred Distinguished Service Awards, including 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, on 84 serving and retired personnel of the armed forces and the Indian Coast Guard.

Nestle India increasing number of female employees

Nestle India increasing number of female employees

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Presently, around 23 per cent of Nestle India's workforce are women, its chairman and managing director Suresh Narayanan said on Monday. "We moved a fair degree on this. When I came to Nestle India in 2015, at that time we were at about 15-16 per cent.

Chess: Indian GM Iniyan wins La Nucia Open

Chess: Indian GM Iniyan wins La Nucia Open

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Indian GM S L Narayanan finishes second in chess tourney in Armenia

Om & Rocketry are Strangely Related

Om & Rocketry are Strangely Related

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

In both films, a space scientist is wrongly accused of espionage and anti-national activities.

Dhanashree, Prithi Cheer Royals

Dhanashree, Prithi Cheer Royals

Rediff.com16 May 2022

While the action is at an all-time high in IPL 2022, no team arguably enjoys as much support in the wife and girlfriends box as the Rajasthan Royals does.

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

While the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 is celebrated by Indians across the world, two untrumpeted engineering colleges in Kerala are basking in the glory of the key role played by some of their alumni in the crucial Moon mission.

Sakshi, Prithi Enjoy The Show

Sakshi, Prithi Enjoy The Show

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Their husbands were on opposing sides during the first qualifier game between the Delhi Capitals and the Chennai Super Kings, and in the DC and CSK VIP boxes, Sakshi Dhoni and Prithi Narayanan stole the show.

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'In India those who want change cannot bring about change, and those who can bring about change do not want change.'

Why Did Sanya Go PINK?

Why Did Sanya Go PINK?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Saiyami at airport... R Madhavan shows HIS film to Nambi Narayanan... Payal with her mother...

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

When elected on July 18 -- which is almost a certainty, given the NDA's numbers in the electoral college -- Droupadi Murmu will be the first President born after Independence.

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

'I never thought that it's a pandemic story'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I never thought the European audience will love this film, but we had over 2,000 people at the screening.'

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

At this poignant historic moment one can only wish that institutions are not built by bricks and mortars, but also by the rich Parliamentary traditions which have stood the test of time which needs to be strengthened by all stakeholders, notes Rup Narayan Das, a former joint secretary of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

'Life is more complicated than rocket science'

'Life is more complicated than rocket science'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

'This film is about this hero of the nation who faced humiliation and damnation.'

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday ordered that the report of a high-level committee on the role of erring police officials in the 1994 espionage case relating to Indian Space Research Organisation scientist Nambi Narayanan be given to the Central Bureau of Investigation and directed the agency to conduct further investigation on the issue.

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 cr in funding from alumni, firms, donors in FY23

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 cr in funding from alumni, firms, donors in FY23

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) said on Monday that it had raised the highest-ever corpus of annual funds for the institution, garnering Rs 231 crore from alumni, industry and individual donors for 2022-23 (FY23). Its funding increased 76 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared to Rs 131 crore in FY22, according to data shared by the institute. The number of donors contributing more than Rs 1 crore increased 64 per cent YoY.

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Alleging that Sanatana Dharma is against equality and social justice, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said it should be eradicated.

Lara, Prithi Cheers Royals

Lara, Prithi Cheers Royals

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

When the Royals defeated the the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 29 runs at the MCA stadium in Pune on Tuesday night, among the cheersleaders we spotted Prithi Narayanan, who is married to Royals spinner and occasional pinch hitter Ravichandran Ashwin, and Lara van der Dussen, whose husband Rassie we think needs to play more games in the league.

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.