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The idea of ISIS must be challenged

The idea of ISIS must be challenged

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

'Islamist terror groups have never been challenged ideologically. As long as their ideology survives, like cancer, these groups will sprout somewhere else, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Ranji round-up: Harbhajan takes six; Aparajith hits ton for TN

Ranji round-up: Harbhajan takes six; Aparajith hits ton for TN

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

Eager to make a comeback to the Indian Test team, Punjab skipper Harbhajan Singh claimed a sensational six-wicket haul to skittle out Odisha for 205 in their first innings on the opening day of a Group A Ranji Trophy match in Mohali.

Now, you can avail a home loan online!

Now, you can avail a home loan online!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

For those who find the online facility difficult, there is an electronic tutorial, and staff to assist you.

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Naxals kill 25 CRPF men in Sukma

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

An injured jawan said around 10-12 Naxalites must have got killed in the 'befitting' retaliation by the CRPF contingent.

Ranji: Seven-star Harbhajan powers Punjab into quarters

Ranji: Seven-star Harbhajan powers Punjab into quarters

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A summary of Wednesday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi on course for second outright win

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi on course for second outright win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

A summary of the third day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches played at various venues across the country.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Irfan powers Baroda, UP downs Mumbai

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Irfan powers Baroda, UP downs Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Irfan's all-round show helps Baroda trounce MP by 53 runs; UP humbles Mumbai and Bengal lose to Vidarbha

Anil Kumar Sinha takes charge as CBI's new director

Anil Kumar Sinha takes charge as CBI's new director

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Anil Kumar Sinha, a 1979-batch Indian Police Service officer, on Wednesday took over the reins of the Central Bureau of Investigation at a time when the agency is facing criticism from courts over its handling of probe in coal allocation and 2G scams.

'Indian or a foreigner, appoint the best as Team India coach'

'Indian or a foreigner, appoint the best as Team India coach'

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid said he has not been approached for the coach's job of Team India, and added that the new coach must be selected irrespective of nationality.

What's triggering major job churns in the auto sector

What's triggering major job churns in the auto sector

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Companies have also managed to find talent created by frequent exits.

Prajapati case: SC panel seeks info from CBI, Gujarat govt

Prajapati case: SC panel seeks info from CBI, Gujarat govt

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

In the wake of a sting operation in connection with the Tulsiram Prajapati killing in Gujarat, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe whether the ongoing investigation and judicial process in the case had been manipulated.

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The court allowed tips to performers but disallowed showering of currency on them.

'The CBI's clean image is over for now'

'The CBI's clean image is over for now'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

'The selection process of the CBI chief has not been appropriate.' 'Three successive CBI directors have been found in corrupt moral practices.' 'A thorough investigation needs to be done before appointing anyone to such a post.'

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal allege ball tampering, Kartik warned

Ranji Trophy: Bengal allege ball tampering, Kartik warned

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Veteran spinner and Railways captain Murali Kartik was embroiled in a controversy once again after he was warned by the umpires for some "issues" with the ball in an acrimonious day three of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match against Bengal.

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

SC allows Italian marine, accused of killing Indian fishermen, to go home

SC allows Italian marine, accused of killing Indian fishermen, to go home

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The apex court imposed four conditions on the marine.

Saradha probe: CBI seeks logistical support from Bengal govt

Saradha probe: CBI seeks logistical support from Bengal govt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

The apex court had last month handed over the case to CBI and asked the state governments to provide all logistical help to the CBI team probing the matter.

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Alok Verma can say he was helpless, but he could have made representations to the CVC, the Chief Justice of India or the prime minister in writing.' 'He could have told them that his number 2 was not cooperating and is corrupt, but he did not do that.' 'He acted arbitrarily and in a hurried manner, overnight.'

'Sadhvi Pragya has bad destiny'

'Sadhvi Pragya has bad destiny'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

"Prima facie there is no case made out against Sadhvi Pragya," said Justice More while granting bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, accused of plotting the 2008 Malegaon blast on Tuesday. Sadhvi's lawyer Shyam Dewani speaks to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com on what were the circumstances under which she got bail.

SC to hear Italian marine's plea to go back home

SC to hear Italian marine's plea to go back home

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The Centre said it does not object if Grione's bail conditions are relaxed on the same lines as was done in the case of another marine Massimiliano Latorre.

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

While it is a convenient mode of payment, it is not an efficient way of borrowing. Repay your dues fully every month if you decide to use it

Assembly bypolls: Bad news for SP; BJP, Congress find a reason to smile

Assembly bypolls: Bad news for SP; BJP, Congress find a reason to smile

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The results for the bypolls in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Telangana, Maharashtra, Punjab and Tripura were announced on Tuesday.

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria moved out amidst Sheena Bora murder probe

Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria moved out amidst Sheena Bora murder probe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

This has come at a time when Maria is personally heading investigations in the Sheena Bora murder.

Ranji Trophy: Satish, Jaffer lead Vidarbha's strong reply

Ranji Trophy: Satish, Jaffer lead Vidarbha's strong reply

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

A summary of the second day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches played at various venues across the country.

Vyapam scam: All cases to be probed by CBI, says SC

Vyapam scam: All cases to be probed by CBI, says SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

All Vyapam cases which have now risen from 185 to 212 will be looked after by the CBI, irrespective of the fact that in 78 of them the state's SIT/STF have filed chargesheets.

Pran was the KING of villains

Pran was the KING of villains

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Pran lived a full life, entertaining and scaring the hell out of many people, writes Aseem Chhabra, in his tribute to the legendary actor who passed away on July 12.

When will the CBI question the Prime Minister?

When will the CBI question the Prime Minister?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Dr Manmohan Singh's role in the sordid saga of the Coal Allocation Scam was always Delhi's worst-kept secret; calls for his interrogation will mushroom after he was named by P C Parakh, says T V R Shenoy.

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'The government made a mess.' 'When there is a director, how can you have an in-charge director?' 'Then, they shifted all the 14 officers who were working on the Asthana case which has never happened in the history of the CBI.'

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab pressing for innings win against Odisha

Ranji Trophy round-up: Punjab pressing for innings win against Odisha

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Punjab rode on a solid batting display to post a massive 560 for 6 declared before reducing Odisha to 110 for 2 in their second innings on Day 3, in their Group A Ranji Trophy match in Mohali on Tuesday.

Malegaon blast: Sadhvi Pragya Thakur gets bail, Col Purohit stays in jail

Malegaon blast: Sadhvi Pragya Thakur gets bail, Col Purohit stays in jail

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The court has asked Sadhvi Pragya Thakur to pay a surety of Rs 5 lakh and surrender her passport to the National Investigation Agency.

Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court judgement will hopefully ensure that those in power and authority will hesitate before allotting precious natural resources that belong to each and every citizen of the country in an arbitrary and corrupt manner, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

The Hero of the Battle of Dograi

The Hero of the Battle of Dograi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Lieutenant Colonel Desmond Hayde was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest honour in battle, for winning an epic battle in Pakistan. In a brilliant and gruesome assault, what he and his men achieved that September 50 years ago had never been seen before.

Ranji Roundup: Karnataka rout Delhi; Saurashtra eye bonus-point

Ranji Roundup: Karnataka rout Delhi; Saurashtra eye bonus-point

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Saturday.

Two pence for Cabinet notes but information worth a million

Two pence for Cabinet notes but information worth a million

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Companies use journalists as conduits.

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Aadhaar gets a second life from Modi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Aadhaar, an ambitious initiative of the previous government, has been used to initiate mandatory attendance for government officials, prisoner identification and by linking it to passports, mobile SIM cards and provident fund accounts.

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

'If CBI director bows to government pressure it is because he wants to'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'I was at a very senior position in the CBI and what happens is, hints are dropped for you to act upon. But then it depends upon your conscience, to do it or otherwise.' 'I know the rank and file of the CBI, they will bounce back; it is the leadership which has failed.'

President rejects Yakub Memon's mercy plea

President rejects Yakub Memon's mercy plea

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Barring any last-minute reprieve, Yakub Memon, the lone death row convict in the March 12, 1993 Mumbai blasts case, will be hanged at 7 am on Thursday morning.

Asian Games: India return with lesser medals but hockey gold brings joy

Asian Games: India return with lesser medals but hockey gold brings joy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Indian sports had a lot to celebrate despite a decrease in the medal count at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon.

'In India, I think people take Diaspora fiction very seriously'

'In India, I think people take Diaspora fiction very seriously'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Author Ranbir Singh Sidhu's book Good Indian Girls is a departure from the themes that define 'Indian Diaspora fiction', finds Chaya Babu