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Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The inquiry by will not deal with the allegations of sexual harassment against the CJI.

Review: Papanasam is brilliant

Review: Papanasam is brilliant

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

A well-written screenplay, brilliantly executed, with clever music, stunning cinematography, and, above all, the hugely talented Kamal Haasan, make Jeethu Joseph's Papanasam a must watch.

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

In Kolkata rally, Amit Shah attacks Mamata, Rahul on NRC issue

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

The BJP chief began his speech with the slogan of uprooting the TMC government from Bengal and said in order to do that, he would visit all the districts of the state.

The Hindu girl who challenged Haryana govt to marry a Muslim

The Hindu girl who challenged Haryana govt to marry a Muslim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'They told me that the marriage registrar would send a letter to my parents informing them about my marriage.'

Karnataka Police on the lookout for gang running pornography racket

Karnataka Police on the lookout for gang running pornography racket

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The Karnataka police are on the trail of a notorious Kerala based gang running a pornography racket.

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

'Centre delaying CBI probe into Pollachi case'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'

Amid growing Patel agitation, RSS chief says review quota policy

Amid growing Patel agitation, RSS chief says review quota policy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Amid the continuing Patel quota stir in Gujarat, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat pitched for a review of the reservation policy, contending it has been used for political ends and suggesting setting up of an apolitical committee to examine who needs the facility and for how long.

Coe denies Russian doping was covered up

Coe denies Russian doping was covered up

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

IAAF president Sebastian Coe says there has been no cover up of Russian doping cases despite the latest leaked documents appearing to show that officials of athletics' governing body were discussing how to suppress news of positive tests.

Kashmir Modi-fied: J-K to become 2 UTs, Art 370 is history

Kashmir Modi-fied: J-K to become 2 UTs, Art 370 is history

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the passage of bills as a "momentous occasion" in parliamentary democracy and said a new dawn awaits the people there as they are now free from the "shackles" of vested interest groups.

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Does s/he turn violent when the gadget is taken away?

Euro: Deschamps bids for captain and coach double

Euro: Deschamps bids for captain and coach double

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Didier Deschamps has let his hair go grey naturally since the last time he picked up a European title 16 years ago. The diminutive Deschamps was never a spectacular player -- a la Zinedine Zidane -- and certainly does not belong to the Jose Mourinho school of coaching with sensational sound bites. But the unglamorous Frenchman with the twangy voice has been instrumental in taking the host nation through to Sunday's Euro 2016 final against Portugal.

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Here is a list of some activities you can do in the park in Bollywood style!

'Congress, NCP sailing in a sinking boat'

'Congress, NCP sailing in a sinking boat'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

It was not very easy to leave the family which I built for 20 years but then I got a very warm welcome from the Thackeray family.

Real Madrid thrown out of Cup over ineligible player

Real Madrid thrown out of Cup over ineligible player

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Real Madrid included Denis Cheryshev in their starting lineup for their first match of the 2015-16 competition even though he should have been serving a one-match suspension and the Russia forward opened the scoring in a 3-1 victory.

Need to balance national interest, right to privacy: SC on Aadhaar issue

Need to balance national interest, right to privacy: SC on Aadhaar issue

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, hearing a petitions challenging Aadhaar, said no system in the world was secure and the issue was not as to how data is collected, but how the information so collected are used or misused.

'Without the Gandhi family, the party will disintegrate'

'Without the Gandhi family, the party will disintegrate'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'Instead of camping in the cities and leading the party, leaders have to go to the interiors of the country.' 'The Congress is losing touch with the common man.'

'I am 41. No one loves me'

'I am 41. No one loves me'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Rediff.com's Love Guru has answers to all your relationship problems.

Amid violent protests, govt files review plea on SC/ST ruling

Amid violent protests, govt files review plea on SC/ST ruling

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Opposing the verdict, several Dalit organisations called for a 'Bharat bandh' on Monday.

Moscow anti-doping lab shared site with accused doctor, claims WADA report

Moscow anti-doping lab shared site with accused doctor, claims WADA report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

WADA identified Doctor Sergei Portugalov, former deputy director of the Russian Federal Research Centre of Physical Culture and Sports (VNIIFK), as the mastermind of the scheme, advising athletes on doping, administering injections and helping cover up positive drugs tests.

'Ae Dil... row': Fadnavis under fire for 'brokering deal'

'Ae Dil... row': Fadnavis under fire for 'brokering deal'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Phadnavis on Sunday faced flak for "brokering the deal" with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena instead of enforcing law and order, amid the row around the release of Karan Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil".

Review: Aishwarya's Jazbaa has little to cheer about

Review: Aishwarya's Jazbaa has little to cheer about

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

A mostly watchable thriller, Jazbaa is marred by its director Sanjay Gupta's penchant for excesses, feels Sukanya Verma.

Why Ajit Doval is wrong

Why Ajit Doval is wrong

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'How do we explain that on the economic, internal security and strategic fronts, India's unstable coalitions have acted more decisively and boldly than all our full-majority governments yet?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Formalise the India-China border

Formalise the India-China border

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Until Delhi and Beijing resolve outstanding border issues within an accelerated time frame, standoffs like Doklam will be repeated across various peaks along the Himalayas, says Mathew Maavak.

Teach your children what really counts

Teach your children what really counts

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

If you want your children to inherit true wealth, make them financially literate, says Amar Pandit

SC seeks EC response on plea against ward-wise vote count

SC seeks EC response on plea against ward-wise vote count

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of the Election Commission on a plea seeking stoppage of ward-wise counting of votes on the ground that the declaration of result of every polling booth strikes at the root of right to privacy attached to voting.

What were Tharoor and Rahul animatedly talking about in LS?

What were Tharoor and Rahul animatedly talking about in LS?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Congress MP Shashi Tharor, who recently faced Sonia Gandhi's ire, was on Monday seen in Lok Sabha engrossed in an animated discussion with Rahul Gandhi who was playing an active role in guiding his party's protesting members in the House which saw some business despite the din.

Jab Harry Met Sejal Review: SRK rocks, nothing else does

Jab Harry Met Sejal Review: SRK rocks, nothing else does

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Jab Harry Met Sejal has the stars, the songs, the scenery and everything you'd imagine in a love story. But in the absence of soul, none of it really matters, feels Sukanya Verma.

Aarushi judge's son typed 'verdict', reveals book on murder case

Aarushi judge's son typed 'verdict', reveals book on murder case

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Several titbits related to the Arushi-Hemraj murder mystery that shook the nation find mention in a new book 'Aarushi' by Avirook Sen.

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif sentenced to 10 years for corruption

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The court delivered the verdict after postponing it for four times in the Avenfield corruption case -- pertaining to the ownership of four flats in the posh Avenfield House in London.

It's a 'chacha' vs 'bhatiji' contest in Pataliputra

It's a 'chacha' vs 'bhatiji' contest in Pataliputra

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The prestigious Pataliputra Lok Sabha seat will witness a contest between BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav, the long-time confidante of Lalu Yadav who recently quit RJD and joined the saffron front, and Lalu's eldest daughter Misa Bharti. M I Khan reports from Pastna.

Review: Yudh picks up in Week 2, but is it enough?

Review: Yudh picks up in Week 2, but is it enough?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

It's all very well to have an ailing hero, but Yudh needs a bit more heroism, rants Raja Sen.

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Why do governments bow to mob violence?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The Haryana 'incident is a manifestation of a far greater malady -- mobocracy -- that continues to afflict our society,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With ever evolving social media, the threat of child abuse often manifests itself in new avatars like the Blue Whale Challenge and Sarahah.

Was 'incest', besides money the reason for Sheena's murder?

Was 'incest', besides money the reason for Sheena's murder?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

In the charge sheet, the agency said that prime accused in the high profile murder case, Indrani Mukerjea, was not happy with the love affair of Rahul and Sheena.

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

10 BIZARRE Things Charlie Sheen Has Done

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Charlie Sheen is one crazy coot!

Doping alert! Damning revelations from WADA

Doping alert! Damning revelations from WADA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

A report by the World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday is set to deepen an athletics scandal that, according to one of the document's authors, eclipses even the alleged corruption at football's governing body FIFA.

Nitish quits; new JD-U CM tomorrow, says Sharad

Nitish quits; new JD-U CM tomorrow, says Sharad

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Mauled in the Lok Sabha elections and facing dissidence within, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned on Saturday but interestingly did not seek dissolution of the assembly injecting a dramatic turn in the state politics.

India needs a gaming regulator. It can save lives

India needs a gaming regulator. It can save lives

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'If a gaming regulator is able to save even a single player's life or is able to just enforce the existing laws of the land, it works,' says cyber policy expert Prashant Mali.

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Is the ruling body of athletics protective of drug cheats?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

The IAAF ruling body of athletics is proactive in tackling doping and not protective of drug cheats, according to president Sebastian Coe.

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani rips into case against her!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

'When the forensics have collapsed, approver is clearly proved to be a liar from the beginning to the end... Does the prosecution genuinely believe that we ought to remain in judicial custody despite showing that their own story is not being corroborated by evidence, for another 192 witnesses?'