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Of course, I am innocent: Rahul Bhatt

Of course, I am innocent: Rahul Bhatt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Two days after US terror suspect David Headley was charged with conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks, his acquaintance and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul on Wednesday asserted that he was innocent and assured full cooperation with the police in 26/11 investigations.

Terror accused Rana 'honest, non-violent'

Terror accused Rana 'honest, non-violent'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Family members and friends of Tahawwur Rana, who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on charges of plotting terror attacks in India at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, on Thursday vouched for his 'honesty' and 'non-violent nature' in a court hearing in Chicago.Rana's bond hearing, held before United States Magistrate Judge Nan Nolan, was attended by his family, including his parents-in-law, friends and acquaintances.Judge Nolan postponed the decision.

PIX: Salman, Kapoors, Sanjay Dutt's Ganpati Visarjan

PIX: Salman, Kapoors, Sanjay Dutt's Ganpati Visarjan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

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'Rahul Bhatt a witness in case against Headley'

'Rahul Bhatt a witness in case against Headley'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's son Rahul is a witness in the case relating to terror charge probe against American national David Headley, a top police official said.

Tum Mile banned in Gujarat?

Tum Mile banned in Gujarat?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Many multiplexes and theatres in Gujarat refrained from screening Mahesh Bhatt's Tum Mile following a demand by the Mahagujarat Janta Party (MJP) for state-wide ban on it, while at other places party workers forced closure of the film shows.

Sania gets engaged to childhood friend

Sania gets engaged to childhood friend

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Tennis sensation Sania Mirza looked stunning in a specially-created green and gold outfit as she got engaged to childhood friend and family acquaintance Mohammed Sohrab Mirza at a private ceremony, held amid tight security, at Taj Krishna hotel in Hyderabad on Friday night.

Benefits and risks of strategic investment

Benefits and risks of strategic investment

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Strategic investment gives the investing company access to resources at a fairly low cost.

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Choose a place with bright lighting and always sit at the opposite angle so that people can see you clearly.

Mumbai: Woman searching for a house with husband gangraped

Mumbai: Woman searching for a house with husband gangraped

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Seven accused were held on Tuesday while one person is still at large, the official said, adding all of them fall in the age bracket of 20-25.

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

MP govt blames 'ghosts' for farmer suicides in MP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

It, however, made it clear that this was as per the account of the relatives of the deceased.

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

25 STUNNING FRAMES of Gupt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Gupt's greatest success lies in how attractive it remains despite the suspense becoming common knowledge, feels Sukanya Verma.

What cellphone usage says about your relationships

What cellphone usage says about your relationships

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

A little bit of self-reflection never hurt anyone, so we're asking you to judge yourself based on your cellphone use. Even funny and interesting experiences or anecdotes are welcome.

Russian rape case: Goa CM blames victim

Russian rape case: Goa CM blames victim

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

In an interview to CNN-IBN on Wednesday, Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat obliquely blamed the Russian girl, who was allegedly raped by local politician John Fernandes, for the incident, saying she should not have gone out with male acquaintances late in the night.

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The women who inspired them...

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Saurbah Chaudhary would dream of excelling in the Olympic sport one day.

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Not one single, but multiple trials are there to quote. However, these will be published as scientific manuscripts.' 'This includes integrative as well as standalone approaches in Covid mitigation.'

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Indian Army must exploit social media quickly

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'When India's adversaries are going all out in information warfare, the Indian Army will have to think out of the box to effectively counter them,' says Colonel S Dinny (retd).

Why govt got TikTok removed

Why govt got TikTok removed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'Children as young as 10 are posting videos and there is no one to moderate them.'

Spain-Italy ties dominate Champions League draw

Spain-Italy ties dominate Champions League draw

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

European champions Barcelona will quickly renew acquaintances with their former striker Samuel Eto'o when they begin the defence of their trophy at Inter Milan in their opening Champions League match next month. The draw also brought together AC Milan and nine-time European champions Real Madrid in another mouthwatering Italian versus Spanish clash with Brazil forward Kaka facing his old club at his new Bernabeu home on Matchday Three.

Barca face Inter in Champions League

Barca face Inter in Champions League

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

European champions Barcelona will face Inter Milan, Dynamo Kiev of Ukraine and Russian newcomers Rubin Kazan when they open the defence of their crown following the draw for the Champions League group phase on Thursday.

Opposition allege cover-up in Kerala murder case

Opposition allege cover-up in Kerala murder case

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

The Kerala police on Tuesday claim they have arrested Kari Satheeshan, the prime accused in the Paul Muthoot murder case. Paul was the son of Muthoot M George, managing director of the Rs 20,000 crore Muthoot group of companies. Though the police claim Satheeshan has confessed to his crime, political parties have accused the police of trying to cover up the facts.

Jeev in august company at Augusta

Jeev in august company at Augusta

Rediff.com8 Apr 2009

Practice rounds with Greg Norman, acquaintance with Arnold Palmer and paired alongside Tiger Woods Jeev Milkha Singh finds himself in august company at the Augusta Masters.

Why expensive gifts are bad tax news

Why expensive gifts are bad tax news

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Tinesh Bhasin explains the tax liabilities that accompany receiving a gift.

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

If everybody is 'working' from home, then how has TV consumption gone up? Who is making all that gourmet food being posted on social media?

Rahul went to the police on his own: Mahesh Bhatt

Rahul went to the police on his own: Mahesh Bhatt

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Seeking to clear the air over his son Rahul's connections with terror suspect David Headley, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt on Friday said his family had decided to break to the police information about the contacts between the two.

Sri Ram Sena 'abducts' MLA's daughter

Sri Ram Sena 'abducts' MLA's daughter

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

This time Shriram Sena activists allegedly dragged the daughter of a Communist Party of India-Marxist MLA from Kerala, and her friend and kept them captive for over an hour. Their crime--they were speaking with a boy named Shabeeb, who was their acquaintance.

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Centre appoints new IB, RAW chiefs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

IPS officers Arvind Kumar and Samant Kumar Goel to head IB and RAW respectively.

Use the mouse and crack the CAT

Use the mouse and crack the CAT

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Find out why the computer-based CAT exam format shouldn't get you worried.

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

I'm willing to bet there is no case against Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

'... not even a moral one, let alone a legal one.' 'Even if it is assumed that Deepak Kochhar tried to influence his wife into doing something dodgy for his 'social acquaintance', why would she do it?' 'By all accounts she has been granted share options in ICICI Bank of a very substantial amount which easily makes her a multi billion-pati.' 'She did not become CEO against some stiff competition by being stupid and concocting devious cock-and-bull renewable energy stories.' S Murlidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas, unravels the Deepak Kochhar-Videocon controversy.

Mystery shrouds businessman's murder

Mystery shrouds businessman's murder

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

The murder of Paul Muthoot George, son of Muthot M George, managing director of the Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) Muthoot group of companies, has shocked Kerala.

There's plenty of room in the Democratic tent

There's plenty of room in the Democratic tent

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Senator Obama has the ability to unite our nation as no one has done in my lifetime. Perhaps you need more proof, and in the coming weeks I'm sure he and his talented team of campaign staffers will show us.

The man who follows Harshad Mehta technique

The man who follows Harshad Mehta technique

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Nirmal Kotecha is a self-confessed admirer of Harshad Mehta and a faithful follower of his technique.

Can't sit back and judge Shami's personal life: BCCI

Can't sit back and judge Shami's personal life: BCCI

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

BCCI's senior officials feel that allegations of domestic violence levelled by Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan are completely under police jurisdiction and they have nothing to do with it.

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

There's a virtual blackout in the Valley with few workable mobile phones and internet connections and prohibitory orders in place.

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in jail cell

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez commits suicide in jail cell

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Former New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez hanged himself in the jail cell where he was serving a life sentence for murder, just days after being acquitted of a second murder charge.

Here comes the over-friendly Trojan

Here comes the over-friendly Trojan

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

A Trojan is a programme that appears to be desirable (like a free downloadable game or screen saver), but contains viruses or worms (self-replicating viruses) that can create havoc with the PC and the network.

Review: Valkyrie is not dramatic enough

Review: Valkyrie is not dramatic enough

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Valkyrie could have been a dramatic addition to the canon of films made about wartime, and its many effects and implications. Sadly, all this film ends up being is an empty exercise in reiterating futility.

Can Vero kill Facebook, Instagram AND Snapchat?

Can Vero kill Facebook, Instagram AND Snapchat?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Why are people migrating to this new app?

#GadgetWatch: Is the GoPro Fusion worth Rs 57,000?

#GadgetWatch: Is the GoPro Fusion worth Rs 57,000?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The camera sports two spherical, 18-megapixel wide-angle fisheye camera lenses on the back and front that protrude just a little too much, making them vulnerable to scratches, says Khalid Anzar.

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

What Juhi Chawla likes about the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'What I'm really worried about is that the day this lockdown ends, we will all rush to work and we'll kill the lovely environment we are seeing now.'