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What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

For the first time a serving army officer was accused of terrorism.

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Prada Steps Into Kolhapur

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The team toured four clusters in and around Kolhapur where Kolhapuri chappals are made.

ED summons Anil Ambani on Aug 5, issues look out circular

ED summons Anil Ambani on Aug 5, issues look out circular

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged bank loan fraud.

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

The Master Of The Slide Guitar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

One of Debashish Bhattacharya's most remarkable contributions is that he has taken the scope and foundation of the slide guitar, improvised it again and again, thereby designing and creating four entirely new guitars.

When Tamannaah Became Love!

When Tamannaah Became Love!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Tamannaah dazzled not in one but two outfits for Designer Rahul Mishra.

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

'Despite Massive Success, We Know So Little About Him'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'If you watch songs like Acha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jao Na, Lag Ja Gale or Jhumka Gira Re, you'll notice they're not just a distraction. There's a story unfolding within them.'

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Farokh Engineer Honoured With Stand At Old Trafford!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer and legendary West Indies captain Clive Lloyd were on Wednesday honoured by the Lancashire County Cricket Club with stands named after them at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, on the opening day of the fourth Test between India and England.

Kareena's Beach Lesson

Kareena's Beach Lesson

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Disha's busy on her phone... Kriti wears a pretty necklace... Jacqueline gets into classical mode....

Mumbai train blasts: The 12 who were acquitted today

Mumbai train blasts: The 12 who were acquitted today

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Twelve persons, arrested in 2006 for their involvement in the July 11, 2006 serial train blasts case, were acquitted by the Bombay high court on Monday.

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

He Quit Amazon To Make Films

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'You need the drishti, the experience. I am beginning to see things differently.'

Movie on Adityanath: Censors to take a call in 2 days

Movie on Adityanath: Censors to take a call in 2 days

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Thursday told the Bombay high court that it will decide in two days the applications filed by the makers of a movie purportedly based on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's life, seeking certification.

PIL filed against Prada over Kolhapuri chappal design

PIL filed against Prada over Kolhapuri chappal design

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court against Italian fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorized use of the Kolhapuri chappals. The PIL seeks compensation to be paid to Indian artisans for allegedly copying their design.

Kolhapuri chappals row: HC junks PIL against Prada

Kolhapuri chappals row: HC junks PIL against Prada

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) against Italian fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorised use of the famous Kolhapuri chappals.

'Ranbir May Not Be As Big As Shah Rukh Khan'

'Ranbir May Not Be As Big As Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Jaideep Ahlawat feels Ranbir Kapoor will never achieve the heights of Shah Rukh in his lifetime.

Porsche teen who mowed down 2 to be tried as juvenile

Porsche teen who mowed down 2 to be tried as juvenile

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Juvenile Justice Board on Tuesday said the 17-year-old boy accused of driving a Porsche car in an inebriated state and mowing down two persons last year in Pune will be tried as a juvenile.

'Sensex Is Barometer Of Economy And Capital Markets'

'Sensex Is Barometer Of Economy And Capital Markets'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'BSE has facilitated nearly Rs 35 trillion in capital raising across multiple segments.'

Ex-Secretary Arrested For Swindling Alia Bhatt

Ex-Secretary Arrested For Swindling Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Alia Bhatt's former secretary Vedika Shetty was arrested by the Juhu police in Mumbai for swindling Rs 76 lakhs from her production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions Pvt Ltd, and her personal accounts.

HDFC Bank CEO seeks quashing of FIR filed by Lilavati Trust

HDFC Bank CEO seeks quashing of FIR filed by Lilavati Trust

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

HDFC Bank's managing director and chief executive officer Sashidhar Jagdishan has approached the Bombay high court, seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him based on the financial fraud allegations made by the Lilavati Trust, which oversees the Mumbai-based Lilavati Hospital.

Rebuilt British-era south Mumbai bridge named after Op Sindoor

Rebuilt British-era south Mumbai bridge named after Op Sindoor

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The east-west connector, earlier known as the Carnac Bridge and named after former Bombay Province governor James Rivett Carnac, who held the office from 1839 to 1841, has been rechristened as 'Sindoor Bridge' (after Operation Sindoor).

Now A Bridge Called Sindoor

Now A Bridge Called Sindoor

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The reconstructed Carnac Road overbridge in South Mumbai has been renamed as Sindoor Bridge, a name inspired by India's military action against Pakistan to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack.

Saying 'I love you' is only a feeling, not sexual intent: HC

Saying 'I love you' is only a feeling, not sexual intent: HC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Any sexual act includes inappropriate touching, forcible disrobing, indecent gestures or remarks made with an intent to insult the modesty of a woman, a bench of Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke said in the order passed on Monday.

Shocking: HC slams copy-paste confessions in Mumbai train blasts case

Shocking: HC slams copy-paste confessions in Mumbai train blasts case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court has repeatedly flagged the 'copy-paste' culture in confessional and witness statements in chargesheets, calling it a 'dangerous' trend. This issue was highlighted again after the acquittal of the 2006 Mumbai train blasts accused, with the court noting similarities in their confessional statements.

How ATS Messed Up 7/11 Case

How ATS Messed Up 7/11 Case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The investigation for 7/11 blast in which 189 people died was under question mark from the very first month after the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad started arresting the accused from different parts of city. Within 10 days of blast by July 22, 2006, ATS arrested all the 13 terror accused in the case under the leadership of ATS chief, K P Raghuvanshi.

HC acquits all 12 accused in 2006 Mumbai blasts case

HC acquits all 12 accused in 2006 Mumbai blasts case

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court acquitted all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove their guilt and raising serious concerns about the investigation and evidence presented.

IITs, IIMs Face UGC's Anti-Ragging Heat

IITs, IIMs Face UGC's Anti-Ragging Heat

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

UGC pulls up IITs, IIMs, NITs, AMU and 86 others for failing to submit anti-ragging compliance -- exposing serious gaps in campus vigilance.

SC to regain full strength with appointment of 3 judges

SC to regain full strength with appointment of 3 judges

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three judges, including two high court chief justices, were appointed to the Supreme Court on Thursday.

HDFC Bank vs Lilavati Trust: Several HC benches recuse from hearing plea

HDFC Bank vs Lilavati Trust: Several HC benches recuse from hearing plea

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Several benches of the Bombay high court have recused from hearing HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan's plea to quash an FIR of cheating and fraud registered against him on a complaint filed by the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Medical Trust. While some judges cited having worked with either the Trust or the lawyers appearing for it, one judge on Thursday voluntarily disclosed that he held few shares of the HDFC Bank.

Ambedkar envisioned a living Constitution, not a static one: CJI Gavai

Ambedkar envisioned a living Constitution, not a static one: CJI Gavai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai spoke about Dr. B R Ambedkar's views on the supremacy of the Constitution and the need for an independent judiciary.

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'

Carnac Bridge renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' to honour military op: Fadnavis

Carnac Bridge renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' to honour military op: Fadnavis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The reconstructed Carnac Road Over Bridge in Mumbai has been renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' as a tribute to the Indian military's 'Operation Sindoor'. The bridge, rebuilt after being declared unsafe, aims to ease traffic congestion in south Mumbai.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Disha Salian case: Aaditya Thackeray maintains silence

Disha Salian case: Aaditya Thackeray maintains silence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Aaditya Thackeray refuses to comment on the Disha Salian case, while Nitesh Rane insists the matter is not closed and justice will be served.

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

'Devdas Made People Realise I Could Act'

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'I saw Bimal Roy's Devdas again a few years ago, almost 50 years after it had been made.' 'I found it very intelligently made; the scenes flowed so beautifully.' 'There is just one scene with both Suchitra Sen and me in the film, and it's beautiful.'

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

For Herman Jansen, India still a strategically-important emerging market

For Herman Jansen, India still a strategically-important emerging market

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Herman Jansen continues to see India as a strategically-important emerging market despite selling the global rights for Maison House and Savoy Club brands from UTO Asia to Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD). Herman will focus on growing its European and South East Asian market, Diederik Jansen, chief executive officer and seventh-generation owner of Herman Jansen, which has been producing spirits since 1777, told Business Standard.

Google AI Bets Big On Indian Farms, Languages

Google AI Bets Big On Indian Farms, Languages

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Google says its AI models are being used across sectors in India, from improving maternal health programmes and streamlining patient-care to supporting agri-tech solutions and advancing the country's sovereign AI efforts.

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice N V Anjaria, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Bombay High Court judge Justice A S Chandurkar as judges of the Supreme Court. The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai, decided to recommend the names to fill three existing vacancies in the top court. The appointments follow the superannuation of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Abhay S Oka and Hrishikesh Roy. The Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges, is currently working with 31 judges.

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.' 'Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.' 'Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'

Disha Salian committed suicide, no foul play found: Police

Disha Salian committed suicide, no foul play found: Police

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Mumbai police submit to the Bombay High Court that Disha Salian committed suicide, refuting claims of foul play by her father, who alleges gangrape and murder and seeks a CBI probe.

Zeenat Aman's First Onscreen Kiss

Zeenat Aman's First Onscreen Kiss

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Zeenat Aman went down memory lane to share the details of her first onscreen kiss.