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Provide next army chief's appointment file: SC to govt

Provide next army chief's appointment file: SC to govt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to place before it the file pertaining to the appointment of Lt Gen Bikram Singh as the next army chief.

SC turns down Modi's plea against disciplinary panel

SC turns down Modi's plea against disciplinary panel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

In a setback to former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, the Supreme Court, on Monday, dismissed his plea seeking reconstitution of the BCCI-appointed disciplinary panel probing allegations of financial irregularities against him.

Ajay Devgn turns singer!

Ajay Devgn turns singer!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The actor will sing the title track of Shivaay which is his most ambitious production venture.

Tata Open: Sindhu, Yunus crowned winners

Tata Open: Sindhu, Yunus crowned winners

Rediff.com18 Dec 2011

Title favourite P V Sindhu subdued former national champion Sayali Gokhale for the women's singles crown at the $ 15,000 Tata Open India International Challenge Badminton tournament at the NSCI courts, n Mumbai, on Sunday.

Crime writers' forum is born @ Jaipur Lit Fest

Crime writers' forum is born @ Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Encouraged by the success of the ongoing crime and punishment series at the Jaipur Literature Festival, the Crime Writers Association for South Asia has been co-founded by Namita Gokahle and author Kishwar Desai.

Malegaon blast: Sadhvi Pragya moves bail plea

Malegaon blast: Sadhvi Pragya moves bail plea

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Following the release of six accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, prime accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has moved the court seeking regular bail.

Army HQ restructuring gets under way

Army HQ restructuring gets under way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Under the new plan, the two Deputy Chiefs of Army Staff have been given new and specific responsibilities to lessen the burden of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff, the general who virtually runs the 1.3 million-strong Indian Army on a day-to-day basis

Modi to meet Xi on SCO Summit sidelines in China

Modi to meet Xi on SCO Summit sidelines in China

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

However, there is no official word on whether there will be any interaction between Modi and Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain, who is scheduled to attend the meeting in China.

'Problem with teaching and acting is same as sex'

'Problem with teaching and acting is same as sex'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Pandit Satyadev Dubey, 75, talks about his fine work.

'Help your kids understand the value of the things you give them'

'Help your kids understand the value of the things you give them'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Manjiri Gokhale Joshi, author of 'Crushes Careers and Cell Phones' tells us how challenging it is to be a single mother, and shares her journey of inspiration and challenges while writing the book, which was a long-pending dream of hers. Read on.

No age relaxation for SC, STs if rules don't permit: SC

No age relaxation for SC, STs if rules don't permit: SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Socially backward candidates like scheduled castes and scheduled tribes cannot be granted age relaxation in jobs if the statutory rules do not provide for such benefits, the Supreme Court has ruled.

SC dismisses bail plea of Sadhvi Pragya

SC dismisses bail plea of Sadhvi Pragya

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Dismissing her bail plea, a bench of justices J M Panchal and H L Gokhale said, "There is no merit in the petition".

SC directs army to reinstate 11 women officers

SC directs army to reinstate 11 women officers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The 11 officers were relieved from the service during the pendency of the petition in the high court in 2009-10.

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Budget forces last minute change in finance minister's plans.

Lawyer seeks ex-CJI's correspondence with HC judge

Lawyer seeks ex-CJI's correspondence with HC judge

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

A plea was made in the Supreme Court for production of correspondence between ex-CJI KG Balakrishnan, sitting judge H L Gokhale and then Madras High Court judge R Reghupathi who had alleged that former Telecom Minister A Raja attempted to influence him in a criminal case.

95-year-old rule amended to give one-year extension to FS Jaishankar

95-year-old rule amended to give one-year extension to FS Jaishankar

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Rediff.com was first to break the news of Jaishankar's extension hours before it became public.

'Allah Ke Banday is not a dark movie'

'Allah Ke Banday is not a dark movie'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

28-year-old Faruk Kabir tackles the subject of juvenile crime in his debut feature film.

'In 3-4 years, IAF will be the best in the world'

'In 3-4 years, IAF will be the best in the world'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

In an interview to Nitin Gokhale, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshall P V Naik discusses his strategy for the transformation of the IAF.

Chinese media: Half a step towards openness?

Chinese media: Half a step towards openness?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Like everything else in China, its largely State-controlled media too is changing, and changing rapidly, writes Nitin Gokhale.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

How India is undoing China's string of pearls

How India is undoing China's string of pearls

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

New Delhi's defence establishment has quietly put in place India's own counter-measures to woo and bolster China's neighbours as a long-term strategy, says Nitin Gokhale.

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes Nitin A Gokhale.

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

'A film like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam just happens'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Was romance invented so that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would one day make Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, which released on June 18, 1999, asks Subhash K Jha.

IOA-Hockey India team for C'wealth Games

IOA-Hockey India team for C'wealth Games

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the Indian Olympic Association and Hockey India to field the men's and women's teams in the October Commonwealth Games. The order was passed after Hockey India's rival Indian Hockey Federation admitted that it is not affiliated to the International Hockey Federation.

Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China, arrives in Beijing

Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China, arrives in Beijing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A deft hand on India-China relations, Bambawale earlier handled the China desk at the MEA.

National Badminton: Kashyap, Sayali, Sindhu, sail through to the quarters

National Badminton: Kashyap, Sayali, Sindhu, sail through to the quarters

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Defending champions Parupalli Kashyap and Sayali Gokhale entered the quarterfinals of the 78th ATS Senior National Badminton championship with contrasting wins at the Siri Fort Sports Complex in New Delhi on Saturday.

Lanka changed the rules in counter-insurgency ops

Lanka changed the rules in counter-insurgency ops

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The Sri Lankan model, as it is being described now, is finding favour with disparate nations for its apparent effectiveness in totally eliminating the internal security threat. The Sri Lankan tactics are being studied with great interest by security establishments since it did not conform to the well-known and widely practiced counter-insurgency tenets.

Irregular income? Here's what you should do

Irregular income? Here's what you should do

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Professionals with erratic incomes need to make lump sum decisions in terms of buying insurance and investing.

Recalling Prabhakaran's end

Recalling Prabhakaran's end

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Nitin Gokhale, Defence Editor, NDTV, recalls his encounter with then Sri Lankan army chief General Sarath Fonseka soon after the LTTE's defeat last year. A fascinating column on how Velupillai Prabhakaran finally met his nemesis.

Mamata cancels China visit as 'political meetings at appropriate level' not confirmed

Mamata cancels China visit as 'political meetings at appropriate level' not confirmed

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Till Thursday, everything was "going well", the chief minister said, adding that unfortunately, "the political meetings at the appropriate level" could not be confirmed.

#Poha on your mind? Read on!

#Poha on your mind? Read on!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

As the well-known breakfast snack is trending, we decided to bring you a couple of popular poha recipes from different states across India.

India buckles up to face aggressive China

India buckles up to face aggressive China

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Indian defence planners have taken steps to ramp up the capabilities of armed forces to counter China's long-term plan, says Nitin Gokhale.

Hockey India to send team for women's World Cup

Hockey India to send team for women's World Cup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Hockey India and the Indian Olympic Association to send the country's women's team to participate in the World Cup in Argentina, beginning August 26. The apex court noted that the players selected for the World Cup by Hockey India and the IOA are the same as those identified and selected by the government-run Sports Authority of India.

Priyanka's Lucknow bungalow has deep links to Nehru

Priyanka's Lucknow bungalow has deep links to Nehru

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The renovation of the property is underway, encompassing painting of walls, cleaning, and other necessary repairs befitting the new entrant's stature and requirements. The bungalow, spread over about 1.5 acres, belongs to the family of veteran Congress leader the late Sheila Kaul, who was the sister-in-law of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Virendra Singh Rawat reports.

View: Nasty turn of events in Sri Lanka

View: Nasty turn of events in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The fallout of the spat between two headstrong and powerful personalities like Mahinda Rajapakse and Sarath Fonseka does not augur well for this small and beautiful Island nation struggling to leave the ravages of war behind, writes Nitin Gokhale.

Sterlite unit closure: SC stays HC order

Sterlite unit closure: SC stays HC order

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the order of the Madras high court directing Sterlite Industries to close down its copper smelting plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.

Ayodhya judgment: SC will decide on Sept 28

Ayodhya judgment: SC will decide on Sept 28

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

A bench comprising Justices R V Raveendran and H L Gokhale stayed the verdict for a week following conflicting views over the issue of entertaining the petition challenging the high court order.

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Alvida: Film folk who left us in 2019

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Hindi cinema lost some of its most celebrated faces in 2019, leaving a void in the fraternity as well as in the hearts of the audiences. We take a look at those who passed on.

No intention to interfere in India's matters: Pak FM on call to Mirwaiz

No intention to interfere in India's matters: Pak FM on call to Mirwaiz

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

The foreign minister acknowledged that he spoke with Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz and India should not make it an issue.

Palestine recalls Pak envoy for sharing stage with Hafiz Saeed

Palestine recalls Pak envoy for sharing stage with Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

"The Palestine government has told Ali that he was not anymore its envoy to Pakistan," Haija said.