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CSK looking for revenge against Punjab Kings

CSK looking for revenge against Punjab Kings

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will look to set their house in order and get back to winning ways when they face an upbeat yet unpredictable Punjab Kings for the second time in a row in the IPL match in Dharamsala on Sunday.

Beware Of This SCAM!

Beware Of This SCAM!

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Avoid rushing into any financial transactions or disclosing personal information.'

Revenge on CSK's mind as LSG eye a heist in Dhoni's bastion

Revenge on CSK's mind as LSG eye a heist in Dhoni's bastion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The last time the two teams faced off in Lucknow last week, KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock put up a record opening partnership

Maoists name Prashant Bhushan, two others as mediators

Maoists name Prashant Bhushan, two others as mediators

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Hours after the Chhattisgarh government offered to hold talks to secure the release Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon, Maoists on Monday night named three mediators, including lawyer Prashant Bhushan, for negotiations.

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

CSK seeking home comfort against rampaging KKR

CSK seeking home comfort against rampaging KKR

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will expect a lot more from their top-order as they aim to get their campaign back on track against a power-packed Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match in Chennai on Monday.

Prashant Bhushan drags PMO, HM into CD drama

Prashant Bhushan drags PMO, HM into CD drama

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

His remarks came following a RTI reply that the forensic examination by Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh shows that the CD was "doctored", contradicting findings of two other such tests.

IPL 2024: In-form CSK start favourites against LSG

IPL 2024: In-form CSK start favourites against LSG

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

CSK are coming into the game with back-to-back wins, LSG have endured a mini-slump with two successive defeats.

UP court grants bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

UP court grants bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Yadav was arrested by the Noida police on Sunday in connection with its probe into suspected use of snake venoms as recreational drugs in parties he hosted.

How Education Loans Can Ease Your Tax Burden

How Education Loans Can Ease Your Tax Burden

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Prashant A Bhonsle explains the tax benefits you can avail under Section 80E of the Income Tax Act.

Gandhi and Godse can't go together: Prashant Kishor to Nitish

Gandhi and Godse can't go together: Prashant Kishor to Nitish

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Kishor, who has been vocal about his opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), said Kumar needs to spell out whether he is with the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi or those who support Nathu Ram Godse.

Man enters a house in UP's Budaun, axes 2 boys to death, gunned down later

Man enters a house in UP's Budaun, axes 2 boys to death, gunned down later

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

A man who had recently opened a barber shop in the locality entered a house and attacked three brothers -- Ayush, 12, Ahaan alias Honey, 8, and Yuvraj, 10, with an axe, District Magistrate Manoj Kumar said.

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGOs 'Common Cause' and the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, that the plea needed to be listed for hearing at the earliest.

SC issues notice to lawyer Prashant Bhushan

SC issues notice to lawyer Prashant Bhushan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

The Supreme Court on Friday issued contempt notice to noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan for allegedly casting aspersions on some of the judges, including a senior most apex court judge and previous Chief Justices of India in an interview to a news magazine.

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Spotlight on Dhoni as CSK, MI resume rivalry at Wankhede

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Dhoni returns to the hallowed turf of Wankhede for the first time as non-captain of CSK, potentially in his last IPL season. It will also be his first appearance just as a player for any team since November 2005.

SC to hear in March plea seeking release of Rohingyas

SC to hear in March plea seeking release of Rohingyas

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear in March a plea seeking direction to the government to release Rohingya refugees who have been 'illegally and arbitrarily' detained in jails and detention centres across the country.

Mohanlal Looks Smashing in Malaikottai Valiban

Mohanlal Looks Smashing in Malaikottai Valiban

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Mohanlal, the complete actor, has finally revealed the teaser of his coming period drama, Malaikottai Valiban.

After Modi, Prashant Kishor scripts another victory. This time for Nitish

After Modi, Prashant Kishor scripts another victory. This time for Nitish

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Prashant Kishor was the brain behind many of Narendra Modi's popular programs such as 'chai pe charcha' during the Lok Sabha polls

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Andhra Pradesh high court chief justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan as judges of the apex court.

Prashant Kanojia and 9 cases that should worry you

Prashant Kanojia and 9 cases that should worry you

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

One would not think that a Facebook status or a tweet could land you in jail, at least not in India -- the world's largest democracy. However, the reality is a lot more brutal in India, which has a shameful history of locking up its citizens for dissenting viewpoints. According to Mint, at least 50 people have been arrested through 2017 and 2018 for posts on social media. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com presents some of the most prominent cases.

Dunki Or Salaar: Who's Making More Money?

Dunki Or Salaar: Who's Making More Money?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Between Shah Rukh Khan's Thursday release Dunki and Prabhas' Friday release Salaar, around Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion) have come in at the box office.

CD doctored, backed by big names: Prashant Bhushan

CD doctored, backed by big names: Prashant Bhushan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Prashant Bhushan, a member of the Lokpal Bill joint drafting committee, on Sunday said the CD carrying purported telephone conversation between his father Shanti Bhushan, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh was "doctored".

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

From devising a seat-sharing formula for the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar for the 2019 Lok Sabha election to wooing young voters, the former poll strategist has ensured his position as number 2 within the party.

Dhoni's CSK Gear Up For IPL 2023

Dhoni's CSK Gear Up For IPL 2023

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Glimpses from CSK's training session in Chennai on Tuesday.

Electoral bonds: SC refers pleas to 5-judge bench

Electoral bonds: SC refers pleas to 5-judge bench

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the electoral bond scheme for political funding of parties.

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

How 6 names shortlisted within hrs, SC asks govt on EC appointments

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Centre over the procedure adopted for the appointment of election commissioners and asked how six names were shortlisted from 200 within a few hours.

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Ranji Round-up: UP hold nerves to pip Mumbai; Delhi register first win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The efforts of Aryan Juyal (76) and Karan Sharma (67) stood out as Uttar Pradesh held nerves to beat 41-times champions and hosts Mumbai by two wickets in a Ranji Trophy match on Monday.

IPL: Why CSK can't afford to take Punjab Kings lightly

IPL: Why CSK can't afford to take Punjab Kings lightly

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

CSK can ill-afford to take Punjab Kings lightly, who are coming in to this match after chasing down a world record total of 262 against KKR.

Ayodhya: Female cop's attacker killed in encounter

Ayodhya: Female cop's attacker killed in encounter

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The main accused in the case of attack on a woman constable on board a train in Ayodhya was gunned down, while two other accused were injured in an encounter with police on Friday, a senior official said.

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Cheistha Kochhar, 33, was a Doctoral Candidate studying behavioural research since she moved to London from Gurugram, Haryana, last year.

Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates

Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

24 hours was all it took for the Congress to overturn its decision to boycott the TV debates on the exit poll results. Sudhir Bisht offers an explanation.

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

12 Modi Myths Election Results Busted

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha ended on Saturday with the seventh phase of elections witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent, amid clashes between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Sandeshkhali and some other parts of West Bengal.

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Why Builders Won't Drop Home Prices

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'What happens in the real estate market is that once the prices go up it goes on to stay at that level.' 'It might not increase and at the same time the prices will not come down too.'

Shah Rukh Ends 2023 With Another Hit

Shah Rukh Ends 2023 With Another Hit

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

As 2023 comes to a close and 2024 begins, Shah Rukh Khan adds yet another milestone to his name.

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Nariman received the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and in 2007, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

LS polls: Can BJP emerge as an alternative to DMK, AIADMK in TN?

LS polls: Can BJP emerge as an alternative to DMK, AIADMK in TN?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The BJP, which has allied with a few smaller parties, has sought to upend the state's conventional politics, which has so far been indifferent to Hindutva politics, by taking the ruling DMK head-on for its alleged insult of Sanatan Dharma besides involvement in corruption.

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

'Rahul Gandhi Has No Idea How To Resurrect Congress'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Rahul Gandhi never gets firsthand information. He does not know what is good or bad going on in the party.'

Prashant Bhushan likely to move SC on coal allocation

Prashant Bhushan likely to move SC on coal allocation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan is likely to approach the Supreme Court next week to seek cancellation of the controversial allocation of coal blocks and an independent probe on the lines of the 2G spectrum allocation case he had filed. Bhushan said he is collecting documents regarding the coal block allocation, which the Comptroller and Auditor General has found fault with, and preparing a detailed complaint.

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.