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Javelin thrower Kang confident of clean chit in doping case

Javelin thrower Kang confident of clean chit in doping case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Caught in the dope net, Asian Games bronze-medallist javelin thrower Davinder Singh Kang on Sunday said the failed result is because of a declared medication he took for sore throat and he is confident of being cleared in the disciplinary hearing.

Why are women always the target?

Why are women always the target?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

'Do these worthies have a right and a moral authority to tell women all these codes of conduct while they flounder and abuse every bit of simple, civil behaviour in their life?'

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Basu Chatterjee was the Master of Hope

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'I always felt that Basu Chatterjee was a kind, gentle, man who truly believed that in directing films like Chhoti Si Baat, he was impacting our lives,' remembers Aseem Chhabra. 'He seemed to be on a mission to make us believe that the world could be a better place.'

Prez poll: NDA to move EC against Congress

Prez poll: NDA to move EC against Congress

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The NDA says the Congress' move to get Natwar disqualified is because he proposed the VP's name.

Unfair to impute motives to CEC

Unfair to impute motives to CEC

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

It is incumbent on mature and dispassionate analysts not to look at the CEC's report through political or ideological spectacles and import into it hidden purposes and meanings, says B S Raghavan

12 Jharkhand policemen killed in landmine blast

12 Jharkhand policemen killed in landmine blast

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

Twelve policemen were killed on Saturday when their jeep was blown up in a landmine blast in Maoist infested East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.The policemen led by sub-inspector Ravi Kant, in-charge of the Digha police picket, were on a long-range patrol when the landmine planted by suspected Maoists exploded, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Madhusudan Bari.All the 12 occupants of the truck died on the spot.

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The top court also expunged adverse remarks of the Delhi high court against the National Investigation Agency made in its May 27 order while dealing with the bail plea.

BJP slams UPA plan to grant equal powers to all EC

BJP slams UPA plan to grant equal powers to all EC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

The BJP, which has demanded the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla, said it will oppose the government's plans to amend the Constitution 'tooth and nail'.

Indian student in Singapore gets jail, caning

Indian student in Singapore gets jail, caning

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Batla Jatin Navin, a 23-year old student at a Singapore polytechnic institute, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to one charge of attempted murder, one charge of wrongful restraint and two charges of causing grievous hurt

'I studied with Twinkle Khanna'

'I studied with Twinkle Khanna'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

A reader shares his memories.

Now, a mobile phone for just Rs 599!

Now, a mobile phone for just Rs 599!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Spice Telecom on Tuesday launched 'People Phone', a mobile handset with lifetime prepaid connection at just Rs 599, targeting the rural markets where the company sees a huge potential for expansion.

Election process set to begin in Gujarat

Election process set to begin in Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Congress has been in political wilderness since the past 17 years in the state, also considered as BJP's Hindutva laboratory. While Chief Minister Narendra Modi is the star campaigner for BJP and the party's chief ministerial candidate, Congress has refrained from projecting anyone for the top post to avoid internal wrangling.

Election Commission team arrives in Gujarat

Election Commission team arrives in Gujarat

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Chief Elections Commissioner N Gopalaswami and Election Commissioners Navin Chawla and S Y Qureshi will meet representatives of six main political parties later in the day.

CBI files status report on 'Q' extraditi

CBI files status report on 'Q' extraditi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Filing the status report in the court of Metropolitan Magistrate Anil Kumar Sisodia, counsel for CBI Navin Kumar Matta stated that Quattrocchi's identity has been confirmed.

Journalist working for Hindi daily shot dead in Kanpur

Journalist working for Hindi daily shot dead in Kanpur

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

CM Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences and directed DGP Sulkhan Singh to immediately follow up on the investigations to nab the culprits.

FIR against Bihar Min for asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

FIR against Bihar Min for asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Abdul Jalil Mastan caught on camera asking a crowd at a note ban protest to hit with shoes the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking condemnation and kicking up a ruckus in the state legislature.

Rishi, Neetu, Ranbir party with US billionaire

Rishi, Neetu, Ranbir party with US billionaire

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

B K Modi will co-host the India Splendor event to celebrate India@60.

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The court observed that strikes or dharnas are held outside and not inside someone's workplace or residence.

CD issue: EC may postpone Gujarat poll

CD issue: EC may postpone Gujarat poll

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Election Commissioners Navin Chawla and Qureshi have threatened to postpone the Gujarat election process and bring President's Rule in the state if the Bharatiya Janata Party fans communal violence in Gujarat through its new CD, which is to be released in the birth place of Sardar Patel.

Mauritius prime minister in Hyderabad

Mauritius prime minister in Hyderabad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Mauritius prime minister in Hyderabad

EC favours lifetime ban on convicted netas; SC seeks details of 1,581 cases against MPs and MLAs

EC favours lifetime ban on convicted netas; SC seeks details of 1,581 cases against MPs and MLAs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

The SC directed the centre to place before it details regarding 1,581 cases involving MPs and MLAs, as declared by politicians at the time of filing their nominations during the 2014 general elections.

Which Malayalam film will you watch this week?

Which Malayalam film will you watch this week?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Four Malayalam films are set to hit the screens.

NDA leaders meet Kalam over Chawla's removal

NDA leaders meet Kalam over Chawla's removal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

Stepping up their offensive, a National Democratic Alliance delegation Saturday met President A P J Abdul Kalam with an appeal to direct Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to forward an opposition petition for the removal of Election Commissioner Chawla.

President refers petition on Chawla to PM

President refers petition on Chawla to PM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

The NDA contended that Chawla's continuation as the election commissioner would put a question mark on the credibility of the Election Commission in the upcoming elections to five state assemblies.

EC gears up for office of profit fallout

EC gears up for office of profit fallout

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

The EC has also to act on the complaint made to the President against Navin Chawla.

Vedanta got Sterlite unit reopened, well almost

Vedanta got Sterlite unit reopened, well almost

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The plant had been kept shut in violation of the order of the NGT and a subsequent interim order of the top court.

SC notice to Centre, EC over Chawla's removal

SC notice to Centre, EC over Chawla's removal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

SC notice to Centre, EC over Chawla's removal

Wal-Mart eyes local textile firms for sourcing

Wal-Mart eyes local textile firms for sourcing

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Global retail giant Wal-Mart is in talks with several domestic textile firms for its Indian operation, which is expected to begin next year

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The massive crowds of devotees in temples, elaborately decorated tableaus and Dahi Handi revelry were all missing this year on Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as celebrations were dampened by COVID-19 restrictions.

BJP, SP withdraw petition against EC Chawla

BJP, SP withdraw petition against EC Chawla

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The move comes in the wake of Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalawami's contention that he has the power to initiate action against an election commissioner.

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

This is the first time that Ayurveda course will be provided in number of medical schools in form of a short course covering the important aspects of Ayurveda.

Great biryani @ ONLY Rs 35 a plate

Great biryani @ ONLY Rs 35 a plate

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

Singapore court to try Mumbai student

Singapore court to try Mumbai student

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The trial of Batla Jatin Navin, a 21-year-old Polytechnic student in Singapore, has been scheduled at the high court for July 2-13

Chawla to be present at hearings, EC tells BJP

Chawla to be present at hearings, EC tells BJP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

BJP leaders were told that Chawla would not recuse, as demanded by the party, and would be part of the hearing.

Sri Lanka mulls options as ICC threatens to stop funds

Sri Lanka mulls options as ICC threatens to stop funds

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The appointment of an interim body to run Sri Lankan cricket is in tune with laws governing the island nation, the country's sports minister said on Friday.

Cops clear 6 men accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case

Cops clear 6 men accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

On April 1, six men had attacked Pehlu Khan while he was transporting his cows to Haryana from Rajasthan.

SC seeks govt's reply on mandatory prayer in Kendriya Vidyalayas

SC seeks govt's reply on mandatory prayer in Kendriya Vidyalayas

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The petition filed by Madhya Pradesh resident Veenayak Shah said the practise of prayer created obstacles in developing scientific temperament among students as the whole idea of God and religious faith is given immense priority and instilled as a thought-process among the students.

Old film posters: Collectors' gems

Old film posters: Collectors' gems

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

Today, individuals are promoting old film posters as a valid art form and auctioning them, through varied platforms.

Don't board this Victoria 203

Don't board this Victoria 203

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Victoria No 203 is nothing like the original.

BJP steps up pressure on EC Chawla

BJP steps up pressure on EC Chawla

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Long before he became an election commissioner, Chawla had accepted funds from MPs local area development funds for some trusts run by him and his family.