News for 'T Shobha'

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'What The Kerala Story is trying to do is take the fake hate propaganda which we saw earlier only on WhatsApp to the big screen now.'

Scindia, Sonowal among ministerial probables who met Modi

Scindia, Sonowal among ministerial probables who met Modi

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Those meeting Modi included BJP's Narayan Rane, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ajay Bhatt, Bhupender Yadav, Shobha Karandlaje, Pritam Munde and Meenakshi Lekhi, Lok Janshakti Party's Pashupati Paras and Apna Dal's Anupriya Patel, sources said.

'Nirmalaji has taken a huge gamble on growth'

'Nirmalaji has taken a huge gamble on growth'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'Nirmalaji must consider herself a very lucky finance minister, partly because of the government's response to covid and partly because we as a nation have done very well as an economy, post pandemic.'

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Despite SC stay demolition crew razes structures at Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana ordered status quo in the present situation, and said the petition would be listed before an appropriate bench.

'This is a much more sophisticated Emergency'

'This is a much more sophisticated Emergency'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Where you change the law and then say, we are following the law.' 'The fact is, the law is not meeting any international standards.' 'How can you call UAPA or PMLA a law when you are guilty until proven innocent?'

'I proudly say I am a transgender lawyer'

'I proudly say I am a transgender lawyer'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'My parents were there to see me enrol as a lawyer. From afar itself, I could see tears in their eyes.' 'Three days after, I appeared in court for my first case, and my father was there to see me. He had tears in his eyes.' 'And even before I completed two months as an advocate, I won a case!'

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.'

Bilkis case: SC rejects plea seeking early setting-up of bench

Bilkis case: SC rejects plea seeking early setting-up of bench

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha was urged by lawyer Shobha Gupta, appearing for Bano, that another bench was needed to be constituted to hear the case.

'Nobody can tarnish the greatness of Kalakshetra forever'

'Nobody can tarnish the greatness of Kalakshetra forever'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'This setback is only transient, and this too shall pass.'

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'When the average growth in the last three years was just 2.5%, how does that make us the fastest growing country?' 'They only tell you what has happened in the last 2 years; they are not taking into account what happened in FY21 on account of their mistakes.'

'Students from the south will be forced to study in Hindi'

'Students from the south will be forced to study in Hindi'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'They have brought out a provision whereby the medium of education in the Hindi speaking states will be Hindi even in higher education institutions like IIT, IIM, etc.' 'Think about the students from the south who get admission in the IITs in Kanpur or Delhi or the IIMs in various places.'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

'This is not where children abandon their parents'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'This is about children caring for their parents and helping them with assistance.'

Hina Khan Parties With Ekta Kapoor

Hina Khan Parties With Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

After Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party, Ekta Kapoor picked up the party baton at her home.

Why NASA Recognised Navaneeth Krishnan

Why NASA Recognised Navaneeth Krishnan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'I started looking at the raw images put out by NASA 10-12 years ago.'

'Census Can't Happen Before 2024'

'Census Can't Happen Before 2024'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'The general elections in May 2024 may not have any impact on the Census.'

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

'What happened at Kalakshetra should be an eye-opener'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'Such a struggle at Kalakshetra is unprecedented.'

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

'We may be late to board the bus, but we have not missed the bus'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

'India's manufacturing will take 10-15 years to catch up with China.'

SC judge recuses from hearing Bilkis Bano's plea, new bench to be set up

SC judge recuses from hearing Bilkis Bano's plea, new bench to be set up

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Supreme Court judge Bela M Trivedi on Tuesday recused herself from hearing a plea filed by Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped and seven members of her family killed during the 2002 Gujarat riots, challenging the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the case by the state government.

SC dismisses Bilkis Bano's plea seeking review of its earlier order

SC dismisses Bilkis Bano's plea seeking review of its earlier order

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Bano was gang-raped and seven members of her family were killed during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Why Yediyurappa went against colleagues on Tablighi issue

Why Yediyurappa went against colleagues on Tablighi issue

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Radhika Ramaseshan reports on why the Karnataka chief minister risked crossing swords with his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and its ideological wellspring, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

'Everybody can aspire to become an entrepreneur'

'Everybody can aspire to become an entrepreneur'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'In a country like India where entrepreneurship is not common except in commercial or merchandise families, the situation is different today.'

'Be an entrepreneur in college itself'

'Be an entrepreneur in college itself'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

'Even if you fail as an entrepreneur, you can start another business or get a job.'

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Modi 2.0 Ministry Rejig: Who's In, Who's Out

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Several Union ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned.

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The launch of a new party by former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy has spiced up the poll scene in parts of state.

'Why should our girls face discrimination?'

'Why should our girls face discrimination?'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In a secular society where women are treated equally by law, I want the same equal status for my daughters in society, on par with all the boys.'

'CPI-M, BJP Were Behind Attacks'

'CPI-M, BJP Were Behind Attacks'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The police just stood there watching our people being attacked.'

'We are not anti-nationals'

'We are not anti-nationals'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'We know a day will come very soon when people will realise our fight was for the environment and not against the nation.'

Bilkis Bano moves SC against release of her rapists, says conscience of society shaken

Bilkis Bano moves SC against release of her rapists, says conscience of society shaken

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Bilkis Bano on Wednesday challenged the remission of sentence and release of convicts in the 2002 rape and murder case filing a plea before the Supreme Court.

'India is getting better'

'India is getting better'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'Last year, India exported more software than Saudi Arabia exported oil.' 'Last year India got $83 billion of private equity.' '50 percent of India's FDI has come in the last five years.'

'They can't scare Rahul with a conviction'

'They can't scare Rahul with a conviction'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'They have been pursuing their agenda of bulldozing everything and everybody on their way.' 'They suddenly see Rahul Gandhi standing in front of them without fear and fighting against them aggressively.' 'He doesn't show any compromise in his attitude towards fascism.'

National Security Act slapped on 5 accused in Jahangirpuri violence case

National Security Act slapped on 5 accused in Jahangirpuri violence case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has slapped the stringent National Security Act on five accused persons arrested in connection with the violence in Jahangirpuri, official sources said.

'Let public, not foreigners, own public sector banks'

'Let public, not foreigners, own public sector banks'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'What we have to think about is, how to improve the efficiency of public sector banks.' 'You have to make decision-making more prudent, and free from government intervention.'

PM congratulates newly sworn-in ministers; says 'will build strong, prosperous India'

PM congratulates newly sworn-in ministers; says 'will build strong, prosperous India'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

"I congratulate all the colleagues who have taken an oath today and wish them the very best for their ministerial tenure. We will continue working to fulfill the aspirations of the people and build a strong and prosperous India," the PM posted on Twitter.

'No word if Census will happen in 2024'

'No word if Census will happen in 2024'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'A delay of two years has happened, but stretching it to 2024 is a bit too far.' 'And we do not know about 2024 also.'

The Supreme Court Redefines Family!

The Supreme Court Redefines Family!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

'Nobody expected it to become a landmark judgment.' 'Because the Supreme Court has expanded the definition of family and included single parents, same sex parents, etc, the scope of looking at families has enhanced.'

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

EU special representative for human rights Eamon Gilmore said on Friday that in his meetings with the Indian government he has discussed issues such as the use of sedition and anti-terrorism laws, condition of minorities, communal violence and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

BJP activist's murder: 2 with suspected links to PFI arrested

BJP activist's murder: 2 with suspected links to PFI arrested

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The killing led to tension and protests at several places in the coastal district on Wednesday with instances of stone-pelting and police lathi-charge.

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

2 more arrested for Jahangirpuri violence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi Police have arrested two more persons on Thursday, in connection with the Jahangirpuri violence that took place in Delhi on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on 16 April, 2022.

Jahangirpuri: Tight security, barricading affects livelihood of locals

Jahangirpuri: Tight security, barricading affects livelihood of locals

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

As Jahangirpuri's C-Block remains heavily barricaded and under tight security following last week's violence, several residents Friday said they are unable to open their shops or go to work due to restriction on movement which is affecting their livelihoods.

'Kerala faces a very serious Constitutional crisis'

'Kerala faces a very serious Constitutional crisis'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The administration will come to a standstill because the governor will not cooperate with the finance minister.'