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Parliament, assembly are sacred, no place for disorderly conduct, says SC

Parliament, assembly are sacred, no place for disorderly conduct, says SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Parliament and state legislative assembly are regarded as 'sacred places' and there can be no place for disorderly conduct in the House, where members are expected to show statesmanship and 'not brinkmanship,' the Supreme Court said on Friday.

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

A Win For India: Ricky Kej Bags Grammy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'Thank you to everyone who ever collaborated, hired, or listened to my music. I exist because of you'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In an interim order, Justice C Hari Shankar also restrained Gokhale from posting scandalous tweets against Lakshmi Puri and her husband Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri during the pendency of the defamation suit.

'You gave us a lifetime of memories!'

'You gave us a lifetime of memories!'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Former and current players wished Sachin Tendulkar on his 48th birthday.

The real reason why people lie to you

The real reason why people lie to you

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Fear of consequences, a study has revealed, is what stops people from speaking the truth.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Ravish Kumar's Lonely Journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'We didn't know where the story was going. But I knew I was telling the story of an extremely lonely journalist.'

Nike stands by 'courageous' Osaka

Nike stands by 'courageous' Osaka

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Osaka had pulled out of the French Open citing mental health and revealed that she suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018.

Tripura violence: SC grants protection to 3 charged with UAPA

Tripura violence: SC grants protection to 3 charged with UAPA

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices D Y Chandrachud and Surya Kant also issued a notice to the Agartala police on the plea filed by advocates, Mukesh and Ansarul Haq, and journalist Shyam Meera Singh against lodging of the FIR.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Did Nehru write mercy plea to get out of jail?

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Social media posts and articles falsely suggest that Jawaharlal Nehru 'signed a bond' or 'used his father's influence' to escape from serving a prison term in Nabha in 1923. Utkarsh Mishra reveals the true story. The first of a series of occasional columns correcting social media's false take on History.

'India will eventually come through'

'India will eventually come through'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

No government can 'ignore inclusiveness in a democracy', Montek Singh Ahluwalia tells Anjuli Bhargava.

IMA demands prosecution of Ramdev for unscientific statements against allopathy

IMA demands prosecution of Ramdev for unscientific statements against allopathy

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Taking people for ransom and winning business by defaming scientific medicine are unpardonable offenses, the IMA said.

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

Hum Do Hamare Do review

Hum Do Hamare Do review

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Hum Do Hamare Do is the kind of rush job rom-com that cuts to the chase after so much dillydallying and in such a dull manner, it completely misses the point, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Jayalalithaa's Death: Will Sasikala Be Prosecuted?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Jayalalithaa was the third chief minister in Tamil Nadu to die in office, after her mentor M G Ramachandran (1987) and before that his mentor C N Annadurai (1969). The state government should have evolved protocols for the medical care of the incumbent, and institutional memory should have guided the government and officials in the matter, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Govt using sedition to curb free speech: Justice Lokur

Govt using sedition to curb free speech: Justice Lokur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

He cited examples of journalists reporting about coronavirus cases and related issue such as lack of ventilators, being charged with fake news provisions.

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'Our fight is against his political masters, the BJP and Devendra Fadnavis.'

Karnataka minister resigns over allegations of sexual harassment

Karnataka minister resigns over allegations of sexual harassment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Karnataka Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi on Wednesday sent his resignation letter to Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa following allegations of sexual harassment against him.

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Time To Overhaul Nomination Provisions

Time To Overhaul Nomination Provisions

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

While reasonable safeguards should be built in, there can't be restrictions on the individual's right to leave her/his money to whoever s/he wants, notes Harsh Roongta.

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday agreed to hear a plea of two advocates and a journalist seeking quashing of a criminal case lodged under the harsh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provisions against them for allegedly bringing facts through social media posts about the 'targeted violence' against the minority community in Tripura.

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

'Youngsters are most affected'

'Youngsters are most affected'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'Our adult minds can use logic to understand the consequences, and our responsibilities have enabled us to accept this reality faster.' 'But our little ones still have no clue about what is going on.'

'They don't see sunlight for years'

'They don't see sunlight for years'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'Is it not deplorable that even after 75 years of independence, there are people in our society who have been denied freedom?'

TMC infighting over civic polls list escalates, protests across Bengal

TMC infighting over civic polls list escalates, protests across Bengal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Among other measures, TMC announced Monday that it had formed coordination committees in all districts comprising senior leaders to look into party members' grievances.

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Is The Great Indian Kitchen gutsy cinema?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.

Kerala Catholic body backs Bishop over 'narcotic jihad' remark

Kerala Catholic body backs Bishop over 'narcotic jihad' remark

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The KCBC, in a statement, said that even the United Nations reports have made it clear that money earned from drug trafficking is being used for terrorist activities.

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

There are laws that are as out of time and place today as the Rowlatt Act was a century ago, explains Aakar Patel.

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Boston Celtics' Kanter sparks backlash in China after comments on Tibet, Xi.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

Women In The Post-Pandemic Workplace

Women In The Post-Pandemic Workplace

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

It was women who unambiguously bore the brunt of the lockdown joblessness, says Kanika Datta.

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

ROMANCE, HISTORY, FEAR: All on OTT

ROMANCE, HISTORY, FEAR: All on OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Thrillers, horrors and real-life inspired stories dominate the OTT scene this week.

Allegations against Teltumbde prima facie true: Court in Elgar Parishad case

Allegations against Teltumbde prima facie true: Court in Elgar Parishad case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The court has also said it does not find the accusations against Teltumbde to be 'inherently improbable' or 'wholly unbelievable', and prima facie he was involved in furthering activities of a banned organisation.

Founder of Tik-Tok's parent company steps down

Founder of Tik-Tok's parent company steps down

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Chinese tech unicorn ByteDance co-founder billionaire Zhang Yiming on Thursday announced that he will step down as CEO, in a surprise move that signalled a major leadership shake-up at the nine year-old technology firm which created popular global short-video app TikTok. Zhang, 38, who is one of China's wealthiest entrepreneurs, said he is ready to step down after nearly a decade of running the world's largest unicorn, becoming the latest among the country's technology founders to quit in their prime. Zhang will step down from his role as CEO of the Beijing-based ByteDance, giving up his day-to-day responsibilities to "be more impactful on longer-term initiatives," the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post quoted the company announcement on Thursday.

Parl panel plans to summon FB amid reports alleging bias towards BJP

Parl panel plans to summon FB amid reports alleging bias towards BJP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

After a report mentioned that Facebook overlooked its hate speech policies in cases of BJP MLA T Raja Singh and 3 others, Shashi Tharoor, chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT, said the committee 'would certainly wish to hear from Facebook'.