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On the lookout for love: A Valentine special

On the lookout for love: A Valentine special

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

There is never a foolproof method when it comes to finding love, but here are a few tips and suggestions that can help you open up avenues of meeting The One. Insiyah Vahanvaty reports.

'Never give up on your dream'

'Never give up on your dream'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Simanta Sharma, MD and CEO of bolohealth.com, shares his success mantras.

Sebi moves SC to quiz Raju

Sebi moves SC to quiz Raju

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Market regulator Sebi is seeking the Supreme Court's permission to interrogate Satyam's disgraced founder Ramalinga Raju and his brother Rama Raju in connection with the Rs 7,800-crore fraud in the IT company.

Special: Solving the spectrum scarcity

Special: Solving the spectrum scarcity

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

A common carrier policy, as in the petroleum sector, is worth looking at.

At 26, he heads two successful businesses

At 26, he heads two successful businesses

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Meet 26-year-old entrepreneur Aadil Bandukwala. At the age of 26, he is the CEO and owner of not one, but two companies -- a web consultancy firm called Leading Minds and the quirkily-named recruitment agency Talent Onions. In an interview with rediff.com's Insiyah Vahanvaty, Aadil discusses his career, his passion for entrepreneurship and what it's like to run two organisations of his very own on a day-to-day basis.

'My father thought starting a business was crazy'

'My father thought starting a business was crazy'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

In this time of recession, two twenty-somethings decided to drop out of the rat race and enter the big league by starting a PR agency on their own. Here's their story.

Centre in a fix over gay sex issue

Centre in a fix over gay sex issue

Rediff.com19 Jul 2009

The Delhi High Court verdict legalising gay sex has put the government in a fix as it remains undecided about its stand in the Supreme Court, 10 days after a response was sought from it on the vexed issue.

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The Kapoors prayed for the matriarch at a chautha.

Calcutta HC stay on OBC quota: Centre moves SC

Calcutta HC stay on OBC quota: Centre moves SC

Rediff.com15 May 2008

The Centre on Thursday approached the Supreme Court to seek vacation of the Calcutta High Court order -- staying the implementation of a government memorandum relating to 27 per cent quota for Other Backward Classes -- in postgraduate course in the Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta. The apex court said that the matter would be listed for mentioning on Friday.

Govt to allot telecom licences in 2 weeks

Govt to allot telecom licences in 2 weeks

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Solicitor General of India Goolam E Vahanvati appearing for the Department of Telecommunication on Thursday informed the sectoral tribunal TDSAT that on January 10 the government had issued 121 LoIs, of which 120 have already complied with its terms and conditions.

No spectrum allocation till Nov 12, says govt

No spectrum allocation till Nov 12, says govt

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Tribunal Chairman Justice Arun Kumar adjourned the hearing after Solicitor General Goolam E Vahanvati, appearing for the Centre, told the tribunal that "there will be no allocation of spectrum to any player".

Delhi sealing: SC to hear govt applications on Wed

Delhi sealing: SC to hear govt applications on Wed

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

While seeking relief for the traders who have given an undertaking to stop the misuse, the MCD sought permission for 'de-sealing' of those premises that are protected under the notifications.

Centre wants Constitution bench to hear OBC row

Centre wants Constitution bench to hear OBC row

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Solicitor General G Vahanvati pleaded that the two-judge bench cannot adjudicate the matter as it involved substantive question of Constitutional law.

HC to hear PIL seeking Solicitor Gen's dismissal

HC to hear PIL seeking Solicitor Gen's dismissal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The PIL has been filed on behalf of the Rashtriya Mukti Morcha.

SC reserves judgment on Taj corridor case

SC reserves judgment on Taj corridor case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The chief minister is facing allegations of amassing assets beyond her known sources of income. She is reported to have made over Rs 100 crores in the Taj corridor scandal.

Illegal flats to be vacated in Campa Cola society by May 31: SC

Illegal flats to be vacated in Campa Cola society by May 31: SC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the unauthorised flats owners at the Campa Cola Society in Mumbai to vacate the premises by May 31, 2014, as no specific proposal could be worked out to provide them space in the compound for new construction.

Ninth  Schedule can be changed: Govt

Ninth Schedule can be changed: Govt

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Article 31(B)of the Constitution empowers the government and the Legislature to put any law in Ninth Schedule of the Constitution to avoid judicial scrutiny.

No sealing on roads covered under MPD: SC

No sealing on roads covered under MPD: SC

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

The Supreme Court on Monday directed that there will be no sealing in premises on roads covered under the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 till further orders.

Centre defends Bihar governor

Centre defends Bihar governor

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

The Centre said that Governor, in his April 27 report, had made it clear about unconstitutional means attempted by political parties to cobble up a majority for government formation in the state.

What do you think about SC verdict on Quota?

What do you think about SC verdict on Quota?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

What do you think about SC verdict on Quota?

Taj scam: Official retired on SC orders

Taj scam: Official retired on SC orders

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

The Centre has recommended compulsory retirement of former Union environment secretary K C Mishra for his alleged involvement in the Taj Heritage Corridor scam.

Agra cannot be declared 'heritage city': Centre

Agra cannot be declared 'heritage city': Centre

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

The Uttar Pradesh government had also taken the stand that Agra lacks the criteria. The court wanted to know whether it was not possible to cover part of the city to declare it as a heritage city.

How long will you detain Rajiv suspects? asks SC

How long will you detain Rajiv suspects? asks SC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

"How long will you keep them?" asked the Supreme Court on Monday noticing that two Sri Lankans have been detained for over six years for their alleged involvement in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

Italian marines may escape death penalty

Italian marines may escape death penalty

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Two Italian marines, accused of killing two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast, may escape death penalty with the home ministry on Tuesday agreeing not to press for the capital punishment against them.

Gujarat riots: Tainted official shifted out of CBI

Gujarat riots: Tainted official shifted out of CBI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Additional CBI Director P C Pande is under scrutiny in connection with his role as Ahmedabad police commissioner during the post-Godhra riots.

Goodbye, Shashi Kapoor

Goodbye, Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Even the heavens shed tears at the Eternal Charmer's passing.

Shinde to get report on stamp scam

Shinde to get report on stamp scam

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

SC stays Gauhati HC order that declared CBI 'unconstitutional'

SC stays Gauhati HC order that declared CBI 'unconstitutional'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The Centre moved the Supreme Court on Saturday against the Gauhati high court verdict holding setting up of the Central Bureau of Investigation as unconstitutional.

EC wants paid news to be made an electoral offence

EC wants paid news to be made an electoral offence

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Recognising the malaise of paid news, the Election Commission has proposed to the government to make it an electoral offence even as it continues to tackle it itself by monitoring the expenditures of candidates.

Telangana: 8 events that will unfold in Delhi on Monday

Telangana: 8 events that will unfold in Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

The Telangana Bill, which was rejected by the Andhra Pradesh assembly on January 30, will return to the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday along with six bundles containing 8,049 amendments.

Will nuclear liability dilution be Manmohan's gift to Obama?

Will nuclear liability dilution be Manmohan's gift to Obama?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the United States, a controversy has broken out over the nuclear liability law with reports suggesting that an agreement will be signed which may not be in tune with the law.

In a first, convicted Cong MP Masood disqualified from RS

In a first, convicted Cong MP Masood disqualified from RS

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Convicted Congress leader Rashid Masood on Monday became the first member of Parliament to lose his seat after the Supreme Court struck down a provision that protects a convicted lawmaker from disqualification on the ground of pendency of appeal in higher courts.

Govt sympathy is with Campa Cola residents: Maharashtra CM

Govt sympathy is with Campa Cola residents: Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Soon after the Supreme Court stayed the demolition of Campa Cola Compound in Mumbai till May 31, 2014, Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan said his government's "sympathy" is with its residents and it will consider legal options available.

Govt to move SC against Gauhati HC order on CBI

Govt to move SC against Gauhati HC order on CBI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

"The Union of India will file a petition in the Supreme Court on Saturday which is likely to be heard on Monday," CBI Director Ranjit Sinha told PTI.

Coal is not for charity, Supreme Court slams Centre

Coal is not for charity, Supreme Court slams Centre

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Coal is a valuable natural resource and it cannot be allocated for charity, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday and sought explanation from the Centre on what basis it gave away the resources to private companies.

Gandhi in a Metro

Gandhi in a Metro

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Had he been alive today, the Mahatma would likely travel by metro, as hundreds of women and men do each day. Insiyah Vahanvaty reports for Rediff.com on an unusual exhibition on the Mahatma at Delhi metro stations.

'Nobody can match my work in this country'

'Nobody can match my work in this country'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Bhanu Athaiya on the films she has designed for, how Gandhi happened, and what it means to be a woman in a man's world.

Commute Bhullar's death penalty to life term: Centre to SC

Commute Bhullar's death penalty to life term: Centre to SC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it has "no problem" with commutation of death sentence of Khalistani terrorist Devinderpal Singh Bhullar to life term and the petition in this regard has to be allowed in view of the court's verdict that delay in deciding mercy pleas can be a ground for such relief.

Jains granted minority status, courtesy Rahul

Jains granted minority status, courtesy Rahul

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Jain community was on Monday accorded minority status by the central government which will enable them to avail of benefits in government schemes and programmes.