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CEOs to sing for their supper

CEOs to sing for their supper

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Taking a break from their hectic schedule and boardroom meetings, nine CEOs would display their singing prowess at a charity dinner event in Bengaluru to raise funds for children on July 16.

Bhanwari Devi is dead, CBI tells Rajasthan HC

Bhanwari Devi is dead, CBI tells Rajasthan HC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation informed the Rajasthan high court on Tuesday that midwife Bhanwari Devi is no more and requested the court to quash the habeas corpus petition filed by her husband Amarchand. But the court refused to quash the petition and asked CBI to produce the final report on February 21. The CBI had appeared before the division bench of the Rajasthan high court comprising Justice Govind Mathur and Justice N K Jain.

3 ways to stop overeating after your workout

3 ways to stop overeating after your workout

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

These tips will help you avoid piling on the calories post a satisfying workout!

Why Gadkari may have spoken up

Why Gadkari may have spoken up

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He is among the contenders for the top job in the event the BJP gets fewer seats in 2019. That may have something to do with him picking up the cudgels for Sushma Swaraj when many in the party kept mum, says Aditi Phadnis.

'Tamil now echoes in US': PM reaches out to TN post Hindi row

'Tamil now echoes in US': PM reaches out to TN post Hindi row

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

On his first visit to Tamil Nadu after retaining power in this year's Lok Sabha polls, the prime minister reiterated his campaign against single-use plastic.

When Maharashtra CM, Pawar swept trash off the streets

When Maharashtra CM, Pawar swept trash off the streets

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

On the occasion of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's 125th birth anniversary, Maharashtra Chief Minister joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Police said some "unsubstantiated reports" of tension in southeast and west districts were circulated on social media.

Infy exits show challenges Sikka is facing

Infy exits show challenges Sikka is facing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

In the past two years, Sikka has brought in new measures by putting project managers to pitch how they cut time, saved costs and improved productivity

CBI seeks Asseemanand custody for 2006 blasts

CBI seeks Asseemanand custody for 2006 blasts

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation is mulling taking Swami Aseemanand into custody in connection with its probe in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case after the agency questioned some of the accused belonging to a right wing outfit arrested for allegedly planting bombs in Malegaon in 2008.

'BJP shelters terror-tainted RSS workers'

'BJP shelters terror-tainted RSS workers'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Investigative agencies are finally looking at the possibility of a Hindutva terror network. Aseemanand's alleged confession and the earlier arrest of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit have shown the trail of the Hindutva terror network, which has turned the course of investigations into the bombings of Malegaon, Samjhauta Express, Ajmer Sharif and Mecca Masjid bomb blast cases.

The Marie Antoinette of Indian politics

The Marie Antoinette of Indian politics

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Everybody knows that any solution would upstage and expose official bungling.' 'That is something Mrs Sitharaman's masters will not allow.' 'No matter how high the cost in human misery, they will squander a fortune on the unnecessary Central Vista extravaganza,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Black money case: ED gets nod to grill Hasan Ali

Black money case: ED gets nod to grill Hasan Ali

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

A sessions court on Wednesday granted the Enforcement Directorate permission to question top tax evader Hasan Ali, who is presently lodged in Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. According to reports, the interrogation would be video-recorded as per the orders of the Supreme Court.

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

What RSS said to the PM about Malegaon blast

What RSS said to the PM about Malegaon blast

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Making it clear that Malegaon blast accused Colonel Srikant Purohit has no links with it, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to set up an independent commission to probe an alleged plot to assassinate its chief Mohan Bhagwat by the former military intelligence officer and efforts to 'malign' the image of the Sangh.

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Ask MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 1 crore target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Accused claim Kalsangra was behind Malegaon blast

Accused claim Kalsangra was behind Malegaon blast

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The CBI says Kalsangra, an Abhinav Bharat activist, was introduced to Gupta by Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Sunil Joshi. Kalsangra's role becomes crucial since all the accused who are in custody have told their interrogators that he was the man who planted the bomb at Malegaon

30,000 barrels of oil spilled in Mumbai harbour

30,000 barrels of oil spilled in Mumbai harbour

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

The rupture in ONGC's Mumbai-Uran pipeline resulted in about 30,000 barrels of crude leaking into the ocean, an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) official said on Friday.

SC to hear Pragya plea against MCOCA on Monday

SC to hear Pragya plea against MCOCA on Monday

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to take up on Monday an appeal filed by Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, key accused in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blasts case, challenging her prosecution under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act.

COVID-19: Why online workouts are a great option!

COVID-19: Why online workouts are a great option!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Since you can't step out, virtual sessions held by fitness experts have come to the rescue.

Malegaon blast: Why Muthalik's arrest is important

Malegaon blast: Why Muthalik's arrest is important

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The Maharashtra Anti-terror Squad made a very important arrest in the Malegaon blast case late Monday night. Praveen Muthalik, who is said to be one of the executors of the blast was arrested and later remanded in police custody till February 14. He had been absconding for nearly two years.

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu's bail plea rejected

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, accused of allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl, was rejected on Wednesday by a Jodhpur court after the prosecution raised strong objection to setting him free.

Panic not fire killed 9 at Bengaluru hospital

Panic not fire killed 9 at Bengaluru hospital

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Nine people were killed and 59 injured in a major fire that broke out on Tuesday evening at Carlton Towers, a business centre housing several offices and commercial establishments.

'Rawat has become CM by default'

'Rawat has become CM by default'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'He has been made CM of Uttarakhand because everybody thinks he is not a challenge to anyone.'

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Protestors stage rail roko in Maharashtra's Nalasopara over Pulwama attack

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

In several parts of the metropolis, shops were shut in protest and schools held prayer meets as a mark of respect to the CRPF personnel who were killed on Thursday.

19-yr-old student linked to Vyapam smothered, reveals autopsy

19-yr-old student linked to Vyapam smothered, reveals autopsy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The findings of the autopsy were suggestive of the death being "homicidal", as per the autopsy report issued on January 9, 2012.

Xi arrives in Chennai to a traditional welcome

Xi arrives in Chennai to a traditional welcome

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Chennai to a grand welcome on Friday, a visit that comes soon after the recent episode of turbulence in bilateral ties over India's decision to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir's special status and reorganise the state into two union territories.

How the ATS goofed up the Malegaon blast probe

How the ATS goofed up the Malegaon blast probe

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

The Anti-Terrorist Squad of the Mumbai police suffered a major setback last week, when charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against Sadhvi Pragya Singh, Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Purohit and nine other accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, were dropped by the special court's designated Judge Y B Shinde.Dropping MCOCA charges against the prime accused in the Malegaon blast case has definitely made the prosecution's task tougher.

'Shiney is being treated like any other accused'

'Shiney is being treated like any other accused'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

As actor Shiney Ahuja faces serious charges including rape, his lawyer Shrikant Shivade fields Nithya Ramani's questions on the case.

Malegaon blast is our internal matter, says India

Malegaon blast is our internal matter, says India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Amid reports that Pakistan may seek extradition of Malegaon blast accused Lieuteant Colonel Shrikant Purohit in the Samjhauta Express blast case, India on Tuesday virtually rejected the demand, saying Islamabad had no locus standi in the investigations involving the Army officer."The case (Malegaon blast) is under examination by the Anti-Terror Squad (of Maharashtra Police). It is our internal matter. We are investigating it. How can Pakistan be concerned with that,"he said.

PHOTOS: PM, Rahul, Rajini pay their respects to Karunanidhi

PHOTOS: PM, Rahul, Rajini pay their respects to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Karunanidhi, 94, died at the Kauvery hospital on Tuesday following prolonged illness.

Malegaon: Chaturvedi's remand plea rejected

Malegaon: Chaturvedi's remand plea rejected

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

All the 11 accused in Malegaon blast case, including Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, were today remanded to judicial custody till January 20 by a special MCOCA court here.

Malegaon blast probe: Judicial custody for 10

Malegaon blast probe: Judicial custody for 10

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The court transferred the custody of Samir Kulkarni, an accused in the case and one of the co-founders of right-wing group Abhinav Bharat, to the Madhya Pradesh police.

Malegaon case: ATS questions Abhinav Bharat chief

Malegaon case: ATS questions Abhinav Bharat chief

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Sqaud investigating the Malegaon blasts case questioned Abhinav Bharat president Himani Savarkar for over three hours on Sunday. Almost all those accused arrested in connection with Malegaon blast are affiliated to the organisation, sources said. Savarkar, who has been head the outfit since April, was questioned at the ATS cell in Pune and was told that she could be summoned again if required.

Malegaon case: Mumbai ATS interrogating 3 army men

Malegaon case: Mumbai ATS interrogating 3 army men

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

The Mumbai ATS is interrogating a junior commissioned officer and two jawans of the Indian Army in connection with the Malegaon blast case, defence sources have said.

Sadhvi arrest: VHP calls nationwide stir

Sadhvi arrest: VHP calls nationwide stir

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

Charging the Centre with appeasing minorities for electoral gains, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Saturday called for a nationwide agitation to highlight the 'oppression of Hindus'."On one hand, the government is not executing death sentence to Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru and on the other it is torturing an innocent person like Sadhvi Pragya Singh, who has been falsely implicated in the Malegaon blast case," VHP leader Venkatesh Abdev said.

ATS may slap MCOCA on Malegaon blast accused

ATS may slap MCOCA on Malegaon blast accused

Rediff.com9 Nov 2008

Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad is considering pressing charges under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act against all the nine accused in the Malegaon blast case, including Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Prasad Purohit and Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur.The ATS is investigating transfer of funds from the bank account of Lt. Col. Purohit, the first serving army officer to be arrested in the case, to Rahirkar and others for execution of the alleged conspiracy.

MCOCA charge against Malegaon case accused dropped

MCOCA charge against Malegaon case accused dropped

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Designated Judge Y B Shinde, presiding over the special court, said none of the accused had more than one chargesheet filed against him or her for invoking provisions of MCOCA.

Now, parents encourage kids to take up gaming

Now, parents encourage kids to take up gaming

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

A host of parents are now warming up to gaming because of the significant improvement they have seen in their children's problem-solving skills ever since they started playing video games. Alok Kejriwal, CEO and co-founder of Games2Win, believes parents are realising the need to rethink their attitude towards their kids' interest in online games that are educational and complementary to schooling.

No political vendetta in Malegaon probe: Cong

No political vendetta in Malegaon probe: Cong

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Minister of State for Home Affairs in the Prime Minister's Office Prithviraj Chavan told newsmen in New Delhi that there was no political vendetta by the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad investigating the Malegoan blasts in which sadhavi Pragya Singh Thakur and Lieutenant Colonel Srikant Purohit and some others have been picked up for interrogation.

'If they planted the bomb, we are proud of them'

'If they planted the bomb, we are proud of them'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

A host of pro-Hindutva outfits, including Abhinav Bharat, organised a meeting in Pune on Sunday to raise money for the accused in the Malegaon blast case.Taking strong exception to the expression 'Hindu terrorism' being used in regard to the suspects booked by the Anti-Terrorism Squad -- Sadhvi Pragya Singh, Lt Col Shrikant Purohit and Dayanand Pandey -- Abhinav Bharat president Himani Savarkar told the gathering that the money collected would be used for the legal battles.