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Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Additional metropolitan magistrate MV Chauhan committed the case to the sessions court in Ahmedabad for trial against Setalvad, former state director general of police RB Sreekumar and ex-Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

Modi sarkar now sacks Book Trust chairman

Modi sarkar now sacks Book Trust chairman

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Baldev Sharma, the former editor of Panchajanya, has been appointed as the new chairman.

3 associated with Assam's 'Miya Museum' held for terror links

3 associated with Assam's 'Miya Museum' held for terror links

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Three persons, including the president and general secretary of the Assam Miya Parishad, have been detained for their alleged association with terror outfits, police said.

Path-breaking ideas? Try reading these books, Mr Modi!

Path-breaking ideas? Try reading these books, Mr Modi!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

India's primary failings have been in its inability to deliver health and education for all.

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'

K'taka to consult with experts before introducing Bhagwad Gita in schools

K'taka to consult with experts before introducing Bhagwad Gita in schools

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Claiming that the cultural values among children were taking a beating, the minister said many people have demanded that moral science should be introduced.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

Khattar orders structural audit of Gurugram apartment; others to be examined

Khattar orders structural audit of Gurugram apartment; others to be examined

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Khattar also asked the local administration to identify all such buildings through the town and country planning department or the residents' welfare associations and get their audits done at the builders' expense.

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Chitale, 29, a film and TV actress, was arrested by the Thane police on Saturday over a post she allegedly shared on her Facebook page.

10 inspiring books every woman should read

10 inspiring books every woman should read

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

These books, written by women authors will inspire you to become leaders and pursue success.

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Indian politics, held captive in one way or the other by Ayodhya, may now well seek its emancipation from this issue, and the pursuit of welfare, asserts Congress leader Salman Khurshid in this excerpt from his latest book, Sunrise over Ayodhya.

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Modi, who addressed a public meeting in Hyderabad after laying foundation stone and inaugurating several development projects, also said the lack of cooperation from the state government is leading to delay in the completion of several central projects in Telangana.

2 charred bodies in car: Raj cops nab man linked to cow vigilante group

2 charred bodies in car: Raj cops nab man linked to cow vigilante group

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The family members of the deceased had named five men linked to the Bajrang Dal in their complaint to the police.

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

Dalits not safe in TN: Governor Ravi opens fresh fire on Stalin govt

Dalits not safe in TN: Governor Ravi opens fresh fire on Stalin govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Although there is a lot of talk on social justice, Dalits in Tamil Nadu face atrocities of some kind every other day, Governor R N Ravi has said, apparently targeting the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after a gap of about a month.

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Black Adam Review: Good Fun

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Black Adam's true superpower is Dwayne Johnson's likeability. He's good even when he's bad, observes Sukanya Verma. Black Adam Review

'Lockdown put a full stop to Rashid's life'

'Lockdown put a full stop to Rashid's life'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

'He used to come to the cinema hall like he was visiting a temple for worship.'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

BJP plans 15-day blitz to mark 8 years of Modi govt

BJP plans 15-day blitz to mark 8 years of Modi govt

Rediff.com11 May 2022

From June 6 to 8, the party will reach out to minorities under the programme-- 'Interacting with Minorities'.

18 books to read in 2015

18 books to read in 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Nilanjana S Roy compiles a list of the most eagerly awaited books next year.

SC rejects plea on renaming places, says can't be a prisoner of past

SC rejects plea on renaming places, says can't be a prisoner of past

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking the constitution of a 'renaming commission' to restore "original" names of ancient, cultural and religious places "renamed" by invaders, saying India can't be a prisoner of the past.

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

'Seven years have passed since the murder and the trial is yet to begin'

'Seven years have passed since the murder and the trial is yet to begin'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'One after the other, they have committed four murders (Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi, Gauri Lankesh)...' 'They feel they will not have to face the consequences of their actions as it is a favourable time for them.'

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Simran Dhir talks about Delhi, Indian parents and the inspiration behind her debut novel Best Intentions.

Why Pakistanis Are Saying Sorry To Sri Lanka

Why Pakistanis Are Saying Sorry To Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Priyantha Kumara was murdered by Pakistani fundamentalists last Friday, provoking civil society protests in Lahore and Karachi against the horrific crime.

'I wrote this book on scraps of paper'

'I wrote this book on scraps of paper'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Anecdotes and laughter peppered the launch of Renu Kurien Balakrishnan debut novel, Four Aleys.

'You learn everything from history'

'You learn everything from history'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'This novel, even after 1,000 years, is still relevant.' 'The politics and psychology is still relevant.' 'It is as contemporary as you can get.'

Punjab HC quashes FIRs against Vishwas, Bagga for anti-Kejri statements

Punjab HC quashes FIRs against Vishwas, Bagga for anti-Kejri statements

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday quashed two separate FIRs registered against former AAP leader Kumar Vishwas and BJP's Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga by the Punjab police over their statements against AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

'We are being weakened and this is advantageous to our enemies'

'We are being weakened and this is advantageous to our enemies'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

'Instead of developing the capacity, capability and strength to fight our external enemies, we are turning our own people against each other.'

India to face 'tsunami' of diseases like cancer: US-based doc

India to face 'tsunami' of diseases like cancer: US-based doc

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Due to globalisation, growing economy, aging population and changing lifestyle, India will face a tsunami of chronic diseases such as cancer.

Gujarat govt, DGP get legal notices over public flogging of minorities

Gujarat govt, DGP get legal notices over public flogging of minorities

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Convenor of the Minority Coordination Committee (MCC) Mujahid Nafees issued contempt notices to the officers after some policemen were seen publicly flogging the accused in Undhela village in Kheda on Tuesday.

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

We have 4-5 dharmas, they should...: Javed Akhtar on 'Pathaan' row

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The screenwriter said every 'dharma' (religion) should have its own censor board.

Karnataka govt is considering law to regulate religious conversion: Home minister

Karnataka govt is considering law to regulate religious conversion: Home minister

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Indulging in religious conversion with inducement or under pressure is an "unpardonable offence", the state home minister Araga Jnanendra said adding, it may also lead to disturbance of peace in the society.

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'The idea of Hindu Rashtra is one of the most inclusive concepts.'

LIC's Adani Investment: 'Policyholders' Money Is Absolutely Safe'

LIC's Adani Investment: 'Policyholders' Money Is Absolutely Safe'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'It's a clear case of political patronage helping an individual grow.'

Government of the people or for Reliance?

Government of the people or for Reliance?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

'If the government starts playing favourites, if the government acts in a manner which is not transparent, then natural resources which belong to not just you and me, but future generations, they fritter away. The anger against corruption, the anger against India's natural resources being looted is a consequence of the fact that within society there is a huge amount of turmoil and discontentment. Why should an Empowered Group Of Ministers or the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs decide the administered price of gas?' asks Paranjoy Guha Thakurta in this exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

IMA demands prosecution of Ramdev for unscientific statements against allopathy

IMA demands prosecution of Ramdev for unscientific statements against allopathy

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Taking people for ransom and winning business by defaming scientific medicine are unpardonable offenses, the IMA said.

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Review: Very Violent, But Real

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter Review: Very Violent, But Real

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Khakee: The Bihar Chapter: The picture is as ugly as it is grim, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'EWS reservations destroys social fabric of equality'

'EWS reservations destroys social fabric of equality'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'If we want a stable society, then all groups must feel that they have a seat at the table of power.'