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Chopper case: Ex-IAF chief, 2 others sent to jail till Dec 30

Chopper case: Ex-IAF chief, 2 others sent to jail till Dec 30

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

After the agency's submission, all the three accused moved their bail applications, which will be heard on December 21 as the CBI sought time to reply to the applications.

Chopper scam: Ex-IAF chief Tyagi to spend 3 more days in CBI custody

Chopper scam: Ex-IAF chief Tyagi to spend 3 more days in CBI custody

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Ex-IAF chief S P Tyagi will undergo further custodial questioning for three more days as the Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday told a court that AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam was a "very serious" case requiring his interrogation to unearth the larger conspiracy as the "interest of the nation was compromised".

Deepika bonds with Samuel Jackson

Deepika bonds with Samuel Jackson

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

4th Test: Depleted India eye history at Sydney

4th Test: Depleted India eye history at Sydney

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

A series win in Australia will certainly put Kohli on a higher pedestal even though the quality of the home team's batting line-up suffered adversely due to the bans of former skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner.

Egypt's ousted president Morsi jailed for 20 years

Egypt's ousted president Morsi jailed for 20 years

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

A court in Egypt has sentenced former president Mohammed Morsi to 20 years in prison over the killing of protesters while he was still in power.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

Mubarak's sons, ex-Egypt PM acquitted in corruption case

Mubarak's sons, ex-Egypt PM acquitted in corruption case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Ousted Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak's two sons and his last Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq were on Thursday acquitted of corruption charges by a criminal court in Cairo.

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Despite being steady, the Sony Xperia XZ has room for improvement.

PIX: Sanjay Dutt shoots with Dabboo Ratnani

PIX: Sanjay Dutt shoots with Dabboo Ratnani

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Love it or loathe it, Formula One has a halo

Love it or loathe it, Formula One has a halo

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Formula One's clunky 'halo' head protection device, the most obvious novelty of the 2018 season, has divided opinion.

Trump signs executive order to end separation of immigrant families

Trump signs executive order to end separation of immigrant families

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The US president says 'we're going to keep families together' after facing huge backlash for his 'zero tolerance' stance.

PHOTOS: Rahul, Pant heroics in vain as England complete series rout

PHOTOS: Rahul, Pant heroics in vain as England complete series rout

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

India lost the fifth and final Test against England by 118 runs on Tuesday despite heroic resistance from K L Rahul and Rishabh Pant, bringing the curtain down on a tour that started as a golden opportunity but ended in disappointment. A mediocre England team, with a fragile batting line-up, won the series by a comprehensive 4-1 margin after India were bowled out for 345 in pursuit of mammoth target of 464.

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Gulabo Sitabo: Bachchan's finest performance in 30 years

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'It's a performance that puts the Bachchan hysteria to shame,' observes Sreehari Nair.

All you need to know about the Left-wing activists who were arrested

All you need to know about the Left-wing activists who were arrested

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Maharashtra police on Tuesday raided the homes of prominent Left-wing activists in several states and arrested at least five of them for suspected Maoist links. Near simultaneous searches were carried out at the residences of prominent Telugu poet Varavara Rao in Hyderabad, activists Vernon Gonzalves and Arun Farreira in Mumbai, trade union activist Sudha Bhardwaj in Faridabad, and civil liberties activist Gautam Navalakha in New Delhi. Subsequently, Rao, Bhardwaj and Farreira were arrested. Although Navalakha was also arrested, the Delhi high court ordered police not to take him out of the national capital at least until Wednesday. According to unconfirmed reports, others whose residences were raided are Susan Abraham, Kranthi Tekula, Father Stan Swamy in Ranchi and Anand Teltumbde in Goa. The raids were carried out as part of a probe into the violence between Dalits and the upper caste Peshwas at Koregaon-Bhima village near Pune after an event called Elgar Parishad, or conclave, on December 31 last year. Here are their brief profiles:

'I like masala films and Baywatch is in that zone'

'I like masala films and Baywatch is in that zone'

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'My career is never dependent on somebody else's career at all, ever.' 'Whether somebody else's film does well or not, what has that got to do with me?'

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The Congress' protests in the national capital were replicated in other parts of the country.

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Top 2 CBI officers 'divested of powers'; interim chief takes over

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

After taking over on Tuesday night, Rao overhauled the team probing allegations of corruption against Asthana, bringing in completely new faces, officials said.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019: Stunning shots of animals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Humans rarely get to glimpse the animal kingdom up-close. But, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, which is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, offers a peek into the lives of species around the world. The competition has just revealed the shortlist of 25 photos for the LUMIX People's Choice Award. Voting is open until February 4, 2020, and the overall winner will be announced in February.

'Why blame all Kashmiris?'

'Why blame all Kashmiris?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

'I have only seen conflict since I was born. I want it to stop. I am longing for peace.'

Review: Kick-Ass 2 is one of the worst sequels ever

Review: Kick-Ass 2 is one of the worst sequels ever

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

With run of the mill action sequences and some bad jokes, Kick Ass-2 doesn't live up to the expectation.

Cabinet clears GoM proposals on CBI autonomy

Cabinet clears GoM proposals on CBI autonomy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

In a move aimed at insulating the Central Bureau of Investigation from political interference, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved recommendations of a Group of Ministers which include setting up of a panel of retired judges to oversee the investigations of the agency, besides increased financial powers of its director.

'When Kashmir burns they come for help, or else they label us traitors'

'When Kashmir burns they come for help, or else they label us traitors'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

"What do they want us to do? They label us as a threat to peace and cage, confine and gag us. So how can we be of help?" said Mirwaiz.

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

'I have not entertained negativity in my life'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Chhapaak is definitely the most challenging film of my career.' 'I have gone through many emotionally challenging experiences, but none affected me the way it did when I played an acid attack survivor.'

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Tens of thousands of people, including Indian-Americans, took to streets in several United States cities to protest against controversial immigration policies of US President Donald Trump which has resulted in separation of children of illegal immigrants.

Hot fashion from Mumbai, Assam, Nagaland...

Hot fashion from Mumbai, Assam, Nagaland...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

On Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017, Rediff.com met these stylish women from across India.

SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

SAG Awards: Emma Stone, Denzel Washington win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The award function was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

How Ronald Ross discovered malaria-mosquito link

How Ronald Ross discovered malaria-mosquito link

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'This proved that whatever was growing in the mosquito's gut was a parasite -- it was almost certainly the malarial parasite.'

Meet MacArthur Genius Sujatha Baliga

Meet MacArthur Genius Sujatha Baliga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Sujatha Baliga won America's most prestigious fellowship for her work on the journey to forgiveness and restorative justice.

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Desolate streets with security personnel and a communications lockdown has left the Valley cut off from the world.

Here comes the fastest super Nano at Rs 25 lakh!

Here comes the fastest super Nano at Rs 25 lakh!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Calling it India's fastest hot hatch is a claim that the Super Nano fully deserves especially with the very interesting specs.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: I never thought of giving up

Sanjay Leela Bhansali: I never thought of giving up

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'One can't allow oneself to be bullied into abandoning one's dream.'

Former Egypt president Morsi sentenced to death in prison breaks case

Former Egypt president Morsi sentenced to death in prison breaks case

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Saturday's capital punishment ruling against Morsi makes him the first president in Egypt's history to face the possibility of death by hanging.

Was anybody sexier than George Michael?

Was anybody sexier than George Michael?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The man who made us realise the kitchen table wasn't an exotic enough location has left us. He was too hot for Earth anyway, mourns Raja Sen.

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

The woman who makes Deepika Padukone look so gorgeous on the red carpet

Rediff.com18 May 2017

As the Bollywood star makes headlines for her debut as a L'Oreal Ambassador at Cannes, Anita Aikara turns the spotlight on the woman behind her stunning red carpet looks.

#WhoWhatWear: The week's celebrity style check

#WhoWhatWear: The week's celebrity style check

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks of the week.

Revealed! How Priyanka carried her Met Gala gown

Revealed! How Priyanka carried her Met Gala gown

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Her train was 8-foot-long and a limousine wasn't enough to carry it! Read on to find out how she finally arrived at the venue.

Sidharth, Katrina get together in Baar Baar Dekho

Sidharth, Katrina get together in Baar Baar Dekho

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Locals turn heroes in Khatauli after train tragedy

Locals turn heroes in Khatauli after train tragedy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Men and women, young, old all came together to save lives where they could and provide succour -- some by providing food, while others provided medicines and a shoulder to cry on.

This comic book is the world's most expensive at $3 million

This comic book is the world's most expensive at $3 million

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A rare copy of Action Comics #1 that introduced Earth to Superman has become the world's most expensive comic book, selling for a whopping $3.2 million.

Move to insulate CBI from external influence an eyewash: BJP

Move to insulate CBI from external influence an eyewash: BJP

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday dubbed as an eyewash the setting up of a Group of Ministers to draft a new bill to insulate the Central Bureau of Investigation from political interference.