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Will Nitin Nabin Really Be Modi's 'Boss'?

Will Nitin Nabin Really Be Modi's 'Boss'?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Given Modi's track record from the time he became Gujarat chief minister in October 2001, it is highly improbable that Nabin will get opportunities to display his individual capacity. Even the team of organisational leaders that he will 'appoint' in a few weeks or months, will unlikely to be his choice, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Reporter with a poet's pen': Sankarshan Thakur dies at 63

'Reporter with a poet's pen': Sankarshan Thakur dies at 63

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Sankarshan Thakur, editor of The Telegraph whose prowess with words added that extra edge to his analyses and ground reports, died at a Gurgaon hospital on Monday after prolonged illness. He was 63.

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge him. Modi's tenure has been punctuated with headline-grabbing decisions, symbolic gestures, and stage-managed moments that continue to define his leadership and India's politics, points out Ramesh Menon.

HC refuses to review defamation order against Tehelka

HC refuses to review defamation order against Tehelka

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said there was no merit in the plea, also filed by the news portal's journalist Aniruddha Bahal, as there is no error apparent on the face of record or a mistake which can be corrected within the ambit of review.

Tehelka-accused arrested

Tehelka-accused arrested

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

The court martial resumed on Wednesday for the examination of prosecution witness Anirudh Bahal, editor-in-chief of tehelka.com and who was in charge of the sting operation.

Sonia sponsored Tehelka: Fernandes

Sonia sponsored Tehelka: Fernandes

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The CBI has filed cases against former Samata Party chief Jaya Jaitley and former Bharatiya Janata Party president Bangaru Laxman in connection with the Tehelka defence expose.

Gujarat riots a genocide: Tehelka

Gujarat riots a genocide: Tehelka

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Tehelka claimed it had 'irrefutable' evidence that the killings of Muslims post-Godhra train carnage in Gujarat was 'not a spontaneous swell of anger but a genocide' planned and executed by top functionaries of the Sangh Parivar and state authorities 'with the sanction' of Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Managing Editor Shoma Chaudhury quits Tehelka

Managing Editor Shoma Chaudhury quits Tehelka

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Under fire for alleged cover up of sexual assault allegations against Tehelka Founder-Editor Tarun Tejpal, the magazine's Managing Editor Shoma Chaudhary resigned from her post early Thursday morning.

Govt directive on Tehelka

Govt directive on Tehelka

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

A central government communique has asked the CBI to limit its probe to the bribery aspect of the Tehelka case

Tehelka to launch weekly newspaper

Tehelka to launch weekly newspaper

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Investigative journalism will be the mainstay of the newspaper, Tehelka CEO Tarun Tejpal said.

Panel seeks Tehelka's camera

Panel seeks Tehelka's camera

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Foreign experts have expressed doubts over certain portions of the videotapes pertaining to the defence expose

Tehelka's weekly paper in 6 cities

Tehelka's weekly paper in 6 cities

Rediff.com13 Sep 2003

Jaya Jaitley demands action against Tehelka

Jaya Jaitley demands action against Tehelka

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

Citing the action taken by the Centre against Live India channel, which was taken off air for a month for telecasting a fake sting operation, SP leader Jaya Jaitley demanded similar action against Tehelka, as both followed the same methodology.

Tehelka wants 'just and fair' investigation

Tehelka wants 'just and fair' investigation

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Tehelka CEO Tarun Tejpal has been critical of the Phukan Commission.

Colonel convicted in Tehelka case

Colonel convicted in Tehelka case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

A General Court Martial found Col Sehgal of the Directorate of Ordnance Services guilty of three of the four charges against him, sources said.

Tehelka: Three officers in dock

Tehelka: Three officers in dock

Rediff.com18 May 2004

The officers are Major General P S K Choudhary, Brigadier Iqbal Singh and Colonel Anil Sehgal.

Tehelka case: Victim's three colleagues depose before court

Tehelka case: Victim's three colleagues depose before court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The three colleagues of victim woman, who was allegedly sexually harassed by Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal on Friday deposed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate.

Tehelka: Magazine saddened by Centre's response

Tehelka: Magazine saddened by Centre's response

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Weekly magazine Tehelka on Wednesday said that they were saddened by the lack of response from the United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre about its sting operation into Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi's alleged complicity in the post-Godhra carnage in 2002.

Tehelka woman journalist deposes before magistrate

Tehelka woman journalist deposes before magistrate

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The woman journalist, who has alleged sexual assault by Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal, deposed before the Chief Judicial Magistrate today in Panaji for over eight hours, corroborating facts she had mentioned in her email.

Painting case: HC summons Tehelka editor

Painting case: HC summons Tehelka editor

Rediff.com4 Nov 2007

The Delhi High Court has summoned Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal and his sister Neena Tejpal in a case filed by well-known painter Raghu Vyas seeking damages of Rs 1 crore for allegedly infringing his copyright of one of his paintings.

Tehelka scam: Suspended defence official held

Tehelka scam: Suspended defence official held

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Sasi's name first came up in the Tehelka sting operation when he was caught on camera accepting money from scribes posing as defence suppliers from a UK-based fictitious firm.

Tehelka sting: Time to speak out

Tehelka sting: Time to speak out

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

'The response the sting has evoked from some among us is both shameful and dangerous. And when it comes from leaders -- the so-called intellectuals and especially editors who are supposed to mould public opinion -- it is despicable.'

Now, a blot over Tehelka probe

Now, a blot over Tehelka probe

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

'Outlook'claims that Justice Phukan, his wife and some lawyers of the Tehelka Commission were provided a specially chartered VVIP aircraft of the IAF to travel to Shirdi, Pune, Ahmednagar and Mumbai during the probe.

Tehelka: New cases against army officials

Tehelka: New cases against army officials

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered fresh cases against two retired army officials and the former treasurer of Samata Party, R K Jain, in connection with the Tehelka expose.

Tehelka: home ministry director's suspension off

Tehelka: home ministry director's suspension off

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

The government has revoked the suspension of Thomas Mathew, a director in the Union home ministry who was chargesheeted by the CBI under the Official Secrets Act for leaking documents to tehelka.com

CBI to probe Tehelka case: Govt

CBI to probe Tehelka case: Govt

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

Government decides not to extend the Tehelka commission's term, which ended on Sunday.

Tehelka report: Fernandes cleared

Tehelka report: Fernandes cleared

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

The first of the three-part report submitted to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee by Justice S N Phukan immediately came under attack from the opposition which questioned the basis on which the judge had given a clean chit to Fernandes.

'I should have controlled my anger'

'I should have controlled my anger'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'I never fought with anyone.' 'I was not rude to anyone. 'I did not argue with anyone.' 'I did not misbehave with any girl.' 'The only person I did not get along was Abhishek.'

<i>Tehelka</i> editor meets Nishrin Hussain

Tehelka editor meets Nishrin Hussain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Tehelka had recently carried out a sting operation which had exposed the alleged role of the Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government in orchestrating the 2002 riots.

Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal accused of sexual assault; steps aside

Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal accused of sexual assault; steps aside

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

The senior editor faces allegations of misconduct by a colleague.

Summon those shown in Tehelka sting: Cong

Summon those shown in Tehelka sting: Cong

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

The Congress has asked the Nanavati-Shah Commission which is probing the post-Godhra riots -- to summon for deposition all those who had been shown on the sting operation conducted by Tehelka. "We have asked the Commission to summon for deposition all those who had been shown making statements on the Tehelka-Aaj Tak sting operation," said Hiralal Gupta, who is the advocate representing the Congress in the Commission.

Tehelka judge cries foul

Tehelka judge cries foul

Rediff.com4 Oct 2004

'I have nothing to say at this moment as I have not received any communication nor even a telephone call from the government about this,' he said.

Tehelka storm rages on

Tehelka storm rages on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

Tehelka case: Tarun Tejpal's potency test positive

Tehelka case: Tarun Tejpal's potency test positive

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal, arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman journalist, underwent a potency test which came out positive.

Black money in Europe: Tehelka reveals 16 names

Black money in Europe: Tehelka reveals 16 names

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Tehelka magazine said two years ago the German government had passed on the names and bank account details of 18 Indians who had invested their wealth in the LGT bank in Liechtenstein, a well-known tax haven.

Tehelka case: Goa Police to file charge sheet by Feb 5

Tehelka case: Goa Police to file charge sheet by Feb 5

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The charge sheet against Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal in connection with the sexual assault case would be filed by next week.

Tehelka case: Ex-BJP chief granted bail

Tehelka case: Ex-BJP chief granted bail

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Special Judge I K Kochhar allowed regular bail to Laxman on furnishing a surety and personal bond of Rs 2 lakh.

'Shifting stand shows Tehelka's closeness to Cong'

'Shifting stand shows Tehelka's closeness to Cong'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

The two statements by Tehelka - one contradicting the other within a span a few hours - only confirms their status as family retainers of 10, Janpath, says JD(U).

Tehelka tapes: Maj Gen dismissed; gets RI

Tehelka tapes: Maj Gen dismissed; gets RI

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Three other senior officers are facing trial in the case.