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Two CPI-M officials held for RMP leader's murder

Two CPI-M officials held for RMP leader's murder

Rediff.com24 May 2012

The Special Investigation Team probing the murder of Revolutionary Marxist Party leader T P Chandrasekharan arrested two Communist Party of India-Marxist functionaries on Thursday on the charge of helping the assailants, police said.

Review: Breaking News has no soul

Review: Breaking News has no soul

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Kannada film Breaking News is an average entertainer.

Spotted: Prabhu Deva in Chennai

Spotted: Prabhu Deva in Chennai

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Reader Priya Krishnan has sent us a photograph.

The Leela's new gamble: Will it succeed?

The Leela's new gamble: Will it succeed?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Capt C P Krishnan Nair, 90, has been a trailblazer of sorts in the hotels business.

Spotted: Tamil actress Trisha in Chennai

Spotted: Tamil actress Trisha in Chennai

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Reader Balaji Ramanathan has sent us a photograph.

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The rags to riches story of Leela Hotels founder

The rags to riches story of Leela Hotels founder

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Captain C P Krishnan Nair may be 90 but his energy and passion for work has not diminished a bit even now.

First Salary: Rs 50 per week!

First Salary: Rs 50 per week!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Earlier, this week, we invited you readers to tell us about your first salary and how you spent it. Here's the fourth set of responses we received.

Vikas Krishan moves into quarterfinals

Vikas Krishan moves into quarterfinals

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

India's top boxer Vikas Krishnan moved into the quarterfinals of the men's welter weight (69 kg) category of the Olympic Games by prevailing over Errol Spence of USA at the Excel Arena late on Friday night.

Juvenile's release: Dec 16 rape victim's parents dismayed

Juvenile's release: Dec 16 rape victim's parents dismayed

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The parents of the 2012 December 16 gangrape victim on Monday expressed their exasperation with the legal system and wondered whether the juvenile convict in the case has undergone any reform.

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women recover to beat Poland

Chess Olympiad: Indian men lose to USA, women recover to beat Poland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

In the women's section being held simultaneously, the Indians came back strongly to beat Poland 3-1 aided by victories from D Harika and Tania Sachdev on board two and three. Its surprising that Tania Sachdev was rested in the previous round when the Indian team drew with Serbia, losing on last two boards.

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The Opposition, which had been demanding that the bill be referred to a 'joint select committee', staged a walkout when its demand was rejected by the government.

'Had to go for new Davis Cup team as seniors were ageing'

'Had to go for new Davis Cup team as seniors were ageing'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Non-playing captain Shiv Prakash Misra on the new Davis Cup team, the ban and future of Indian tennis.

Now, NRIs can send money home more frequently

Now, NRIs can send money home more frequently

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

For non-resident Indians (NRIs), the recent relaxation in the inward remittances guidelines by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) comes as a relief.

'Reservation will outlive 2019, 2024 polls...'

'Reservation will outlive 2019, 2024 polls...'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'If you solve it in one day, it will go after a day.' 'If it is there for 100 years or 1,000 years, reservation has to continue.'

Shivakumar sent to ED's custody till Sept 13

Shivakumar sent to ED's custody till Sept 13

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Shivakumar's lawyers Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Dayan Krishnan opposed the ED's plea for custodial interrogation saying that he had joined the probe and never absconded.

'Illegal, mala fide': Karti on CBI summons in Aircel Maxis case

'Illegal, mala fide': Karti on CBI summons in Aircel Maxis case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The CBI had summoned Karti to appear before it on October 4.

Aam Jan Lokpal, UIDs: A third view

Aam Jan Lokpal, UIDs: A third view

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Today, in addition to Aam Jan Lokpal, the country seeks liberation from non-governmental institutions which takes birth due to legislations passed by British Parliament in 1860 and 1882. Gopal Krishna explains.

China or Pakistan? Who should Modi make peace with?

China or Pakistan? Who should Modi make peace with?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

India must break out of this strategic triangulation between China and Pakistan. We need to settle our issues with one of the two, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Ajith, Shalini welcome baby boy

Ajith, Shalini welcome baby boy

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

The star couple has a daughter named Anoushka.

CIC orders report on Western Ghats be made public

CIC orders report on Western Ghats be made public

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Report consists of recommendations for dividing the Western Ghats region into various ecologically sensitive zones.

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Bappadittya Sarkar, who was taken to a Mumbai police station by his cab driver after the latter overheard his phone conservation about an anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest, said the language symbolises whatever is going on in the country.

CBI books Maran brothers in Aircel-Maxis deal

CBI books Maran brothers in Aircel-Maxis deal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

After registering the case, the agency carried out searches at the premises of Maran brothers in Delhi and Chennai.

India went flying blind into COVID-19

India went flying blind into COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'As we gird ourselves for rising infections, India's harsh lockdown remains an epic tragedy,' observes Rahul Jacob.

Review: Vadhyar falls short on many fronts

Review: Vadhyar falls short on many fronts

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Jaysurya in the lead as a teacher who is reformed by the school doesn't make the grade for a good film.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 12

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 12

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday.

Asian Nations chess: Indian men beat Mongolia

Asian Nations chess: Indian men beat Mongolia

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Indian men cruised to a 3.5-0.5 victory over Mongolia to almost ensure the silver medal in the Asian Nations chess cup in Zaozhuang, China.

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Smart tips to minimise credit card fraud

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'In restaurants, the waiter takes your card and then comes back with the machine. Don't allow that.' 'Let him come to you with the machine and then enter the card and the PIN yourself.'

India may soon have its own 'Predator drones'

India may soon have its own 'Predator drones'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

India is developing an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to the American Predator drones with an investment of Rs 1,500 crore and planning unmanned combat vehicles, a key official involved in the project said on Monday.

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

8 Indian tourists die due to possible gas leak in Nepal resort

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The deceased -- two couples and four children -- were part of a group of 15 people travelling from Kerala to Pokhara, a popular mountainous tourist destination. They have been identified as Praveen Krishnan Nair, Saranya Sasi, Sreebhadra Praveen, Aarcha Praveen, Abhinav Saranya Nair, Ranjith Kumar Adatholath Punathil, Indu Lakshmi Peethambaran Ragalatha and Vyshnav Ranjith.

Chess: Short defeats Hou, Sasikiran misses podium

Chess: Short defeats Hou, Sasikiran misses podium

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran was denied a podium finish by Nigel Short of England in the 10th and final round of Tradewise Gibraltar chess tournament, which concluded in Gibraltar.

Gibraltar chess: Sasikiran climbs to joint second

Gibraltar chess: Sasikiran climbs to joint second

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Grandmaster Krishnan Sasikiran got the better of Richard Rapport of Hungary to jump to joint second spot after the end of the ninth and penultimate round of Tradewise Gibraltar chess festival in Gibraltar.

Koodankulam nuclear project: Separating fact from fiction

Koodankulam nuclear project: Separating fact from fiction

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Uncritical acceptance of any major project is undesirable. So also is unbending opposition to it. Constructive criticism of the project could bring about greater safety in design, construction and operation or even lead to abandonment of the project. The scientific and engineering community in the country should play an active role in such criticism instead of remaining mute spectators, leaving the ground to the lay public, says L V Krishnan.

Five more athletes flunk dope tests

Five more athletes flunk dope tests

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Doping in Indian athletics assumed scandalous proportions after five more athletes, including Commonwealth and Asian Games gold medallist Sini Jose, flunked tests conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency. Jose, top quarter-miler Jauna Murmu, whose samples tested positive on Wednesday, another 400m runner Tiana Mary Thomas, long jumper Hari Krishnan and shot putter Sonia returned positive for anabolic steroids in their 'A' samples.

CBI can't file chargesheet against Marans in Maxis case yet

CBI can't file chargesheet against Marans in Maxis case yet

Rediff.com2 May 2014

In April 2013, CBI had first told the Court there were "some difficulties" in the probe after it went abroad.

US court upholds sexual discrimination case against L&T Infotech

US court upholds sexual discrimination case against L&T Infotech

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Lawsuit has been brought on behalf of Deepa Shanbhag and 1,500 past and present women employees.

Movie Bloopers: Baghban's Valentine's Day in October?

Movie Bloopers: Baghban's Valentine's Day in October?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

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Asian chess: Easy for Negi, Sasikiran held

Asian chess: Easy for Negi, Sasikiran held

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Second seed Krishnan Sasikiran was held to a draw by Oliver Barbosa of the Philippines in the first round of the ongoing Asian Individual Chess Championship in Mashhad, Iran. Fresh from his exploits in the Dubai International Open, where he finished second, Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi scored a thumping victory over Lou Yiping of China to start on a positive note.

India's new age serial entrepreneurs

India's new age serial entrepreneurs

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A serial entrepreneur, according to the Wikipedia definition, is one who continuously comes up with new ideas and invests in new businesses. While there is no data on serial entrepreneurs in India, industry experts say the trend is on the rise.

Activists voice concern over report ranking India most dangerous country for women

Activists voice concern over report ranking India most dangerous country for women

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

"The issue is not whether India is first or third or fourth, the issue is that this perception should be taken seriously to set our house in order".