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Bell Bottom review

Bell Bottom review

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Akshay Kumar leads the show in a manner only he can. There is the right swag coming into the picture, but more important it is his deadpan style that works in favour of the character he is playing, applauds Joginder Tuteja.

CBI arrests 7 for alleged manipulation of JEE Mains exam

CBI arrests 7 for alleged manipulation of JEE Mains exam

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The CBI has arrested seven persons including two directors of a Noida-based private institution in connection with alleged manipulation of JEE Mains examination 2021, officials said Friday.

Govt to implement all clauses of Bodo accord in 30 months: Shah

Govt to implement all clauses of Bodo accord in 30 months: Shah

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said all clauses of the Bodo Accord signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government last year will be implemented within two-and-a-half years.

SC tells tobacco industry packs must carry bigger warnings

SC tells tobacco industry packs must carry bigger warnings

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The rules make India's health warnings on tobacco products the world's most stringent, along with Thailand

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed new Central Bureau of Investigation Director Anil Kumar Sinha to take charge of the investigation and prosecution in the 2G scam cases, over three weeks after it had removed his predecessor from the probe following allegations of trying to protect some accused.

Try to find a peaceful solution to Naxal problem: SC to govt

Try to find a peaceful solution to Naxal problem: SC to govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and Chhattisgarh government to find a peaceful solution to the Naxal problem in the state and adopt a "pragmatic" approach towards life.

Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Relief to Kejriwal in case of alleged rioting in front of PM's house in 2012

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Kejriwal and others had held a demonstration against coal scam in front of the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's house in 2012.

Why is Akshay wearing a Bell Bottom in Scotland?

Why is Akshay wearing a Bell Bottom in Scotland?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

The crew of 120 will be quarantined for a week and the shoot will begin on August 15, and go right up to September 20.

SC pulls up Maha govt for claiming everything fine on migrant's issue

SC pulls up Maha govt for claiming everything fine on migrant's issue

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Noting there have been instances of "excess" by police and paramilitary personnel against the migrant workers, the court also asked authorities to consider "withdrawal" of criminal cases against some of them for violating social distancing norms.

PMO, Ashwani tweaked coal-gate report: CBI

PMO, Ashwani tweaked coal-gate report: CBI

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Monday admitted before the Supreme Court that certain changes were made in the coalgate draft report on suggestions given by Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar, Attorney General G E Vanahvati and the officials of PMO and Coal Ministry.

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The bench listed the matter for final disposal on January 18 and said since it will hear the matter in detail, no interim orders will be passed on various interim applications as of now.

Moushumi Chatterjee: Sanjeev Kumar used to treat me like a child

Moushumi Chatterjee: Sanjeev Kumar used to treat me like a child

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Moushumi Chatterjee on her co-stars and how they guided her throughout her career.

Students detained for selling 'Modi pakodas'

Students detained for selling 'Modi pakodas'

Rediff.com14 May 2019

"We are here to welcome Modi ji for giving us new employment under pakoda yojana. We want to sell pakodas at Modi's rally, so that he knows how great it is to sell pakodas for the educated youth," a woman protester said.

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'When we finished the narration, we expected Shah Rukhbhai to say the usual, 'I'll think about it and let you know in two days.' But he jumped up and said, 'I'm doing the film.'

CBI chief's revelation on coal-gate embarrasses govt

CBI chief's revelation on coal-gate embarrasses govt

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The revelation by CBI director Ranjit Sinha that the law minister and other officials had vetted a status report on coal-gate which was submitted to the SC may result in a severe grilling for Ashwani Kumar when the SC hears the case on April 30. Rakesh Bhatnagar reports.

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The court also allowed Indian Banks' Association, another respondent, to file a response.

SC allows marine to stay in Italy till September 30

SC allows marine to stay in Italy till September 30

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

A bench comprising Justices A R Dave, Kurian Joseph and Amitava Roy asked the Italian authority to give an undertaking to abide by the conditions under which Latorre was allowed to leave India.

SC names ex-HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

SC names ex-HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday appointed Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana high court, to supervise the Uttar Pradesh SIT's probe on day-to-day basis into the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people including four farmers were killed on October 3.

SC: People with genuine reasons should be allowed to deposit old notes

SC: People with genuine reasons should be allowed to deposit old notes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

"There can be a situation where a person has lost his/her money for no fault," SC said.

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

No one can claim ownership right over the sacred place by merely putting up a structure like a mosque, a counsel for 'Ram Lalla' told the Supreme Court.

SC to hear Ayodhya case if mediation panel fails to find solution

SC to hear Ayodhya case if mediation panel fails to find solution

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bench said after perusing the report, if it came to a conclusion that an amicable solution through mediation was not possible, then the apex court would commence day-to-day hearing in the matter from July 25.

Aadhaar project will continue, government tells Supreme Court

Aadhaar project will continue, government tells Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

So far, 758 million Aadhaar numbers have been generated.

Inside IIFA Rocks: Ameesha, Rakul get on stage

Inside IIFA Rocks: Ameesha, Rakul get on stage

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Bollywood took to the stage quite glamorously at IIFA Rocks, the event that kick-started the 20th edition of IIFA.

Fine, won't charge 'poor Kejriwal': Jethmalani on Rs 3.42 crore bill

Fine, won't charge 'poor Kejriwal': Jethmalani on Rs 3.42 crore bill

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

"Everybody knows in this country that I charge only the rich, but for poor people I do work free and the poor people are about 90 per cent of my clientele," he said.

Supreme Court asks govt to clarify stand on gas pricing

Supreme Court asks govt to clarify stand on gas pricing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The move is likely to force the government to take a faster decision.

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.

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Unitech alleged that the takeover of the management of the company by the Centre would make it difficult for them to deposit Rs 750 crore as directed by the apex court to safeguard the interests of homebuyers.

Meet PM, resolve Kashmir issue politically: SC to JKNPP leader

Meet PM, resolve Kashmir issue politically: SC to JKNPP leader

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The bench said the statements made by Bhim Singh may not be 'relevant judicially' but they may be 'relevant politically'.

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the authorities were "not interested" and the people have been "left to suffer".

SC asks Centre to tell states not to make Aadhaar mandatory

SC asks Centre to tell states not to make Aadhaar mandatory

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The court was hearing petitions challenging the Aadhaar scheme.

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The intensity of power crisis this season has hit a new high with average coal stock dipping to less than eight days. The first of a pan-Indian series, based on a ground report, shows how the Manesar industrial hub is coping with the challenge. As the scorching heat wave and the lengthy power cuts intensify in Haryana, the usually bustling labour chowk of the Industrial Model Township (IMT) of Manesar wears a deserted look.

Abortion plea: SC asks hospital to examine pregnant rape survivor

Abortion plea: SC asks hospital to examine pregnant rape survivor

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

A bench headed by Justice J S Khehar asked the medical board to examine the woman at King Edward Memorial College and Hospital at Mumbai, by Saturday and submit its report

SC stays demolition of Adarsh society, asks Centre to take possession

SC stays demolition of Adarsh society, asks Centre to take possession

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

The Centre gave an assurance to the court that the building would not be demolished.

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Nepal forms panel to probe death of 8 Kerala tourists

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

The Department of Tourism said that a five-member committee has been formed to investigate if the resort was following the standards set by the government.

'Only concerned with that episode': SC confines hearing to Feb 15 violence

'Only concerned with that episode': SC confines hearing to Feb 15 violence

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

"We are not concerned with other incidents. We are only concerned with the episode that had happened on February 15," a bench comprising Justices J Chelameswar and A M Sapre said when a lawyer on behalf of Karkardooma Bar Association sought to intervene in the matter.

Top jurists want change in collegium system

Top jurists want change in collegium system

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Several top jurists on Monday pushed for scrapping the existing collegium system where judges appoint judges but government's plans to bring a bill to make the process of appointments more transparent may take some more time.

Centre wants UID for every cow in country to curb smuggling

Centre wants UID for every cow in country to curb smuggling

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The UID number should have age, breed, sex, lactation, height, body, colour, horn type, tail switch and special marks details of the animal, the Centre said.

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Playing Moneyball With The IPL?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

'Did the Moneyball philosophy get redefined in the domain of the cash-rich IPL, which has become an integral part of the cricketing ecosystem?' asks Atanu Biswas.

SC refuses to ban Diwali firecrackers

SC refuses to ban Diwali firecrackers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to expand the eight-hour night-time ban period on bursting of crackers and voiced unhappiness over the government's failure to run a campaign to create public awareness during Diwali time on the ill-effects of fireworks.

CBI chief post row: Delhi top cop withdraws plea from CAT

CBI chief post row: Delhi top cop withdraws plea from CAT

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

A day after senior police officer Ranjit Sinha was appointed as the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Friday withdrew his plea from the Central Administrative Tribunal against the government's decision to not consider his name for the top post in the probe agency.