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'Why are they being allowed to reduce Pratyusha's death to a tamasha?'

'Why are they being allowed to reduce Pratyusha's death to a tamasha?'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'Shame on those who are making mileage out of Pratyusha's death', says wrestling champion Sangram Singh.

IT firm executive facing sexual harassment probe commits suicide

IT firm executive facing sexual harassment probe commits suicide

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

In the purported suicide note, Raj refuted the allegations calling them 'baseless' and said he did not 'have the courage to face anyone' because people would 'look at me with that eye even if I come clean'.

Pancholis file Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Jiah Khan's mother

Pancholis file Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Jiah Khan's mother

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Actor couple Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, whose son Suraj is facing charges of abetting the suicide of actress Jiah Khan, have filed a Rs 100 crore defamation suit in the Bombay high court against Rabia Khan, the mother of the deceased.

Wife, daughter of Delhi babu held for graft end life

Wife, daughter of Delhi babu held for graft end life

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Two separate suicide notes were recovered. They said that the CBI raid caused them (the family) great humiliation in the society.

IAS officer's death: K'taka govt removes deadline after CBI refuses probe

IAS officer's death: K'taka govt removes deadline after CBI refuses probe

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Relenting to the Central Bureau of Investigation's insistence, the Karnataka government on Monday removed the three-month deadline set for the probe by the central agency into the "unnatural" death of an upright Indian Administrative Service officer which had sparked public outrage.

CID deleted evidence before handing case to CBI, claim D K Ravi's kin

CID deleted evidence before handing case to CBI, claim D K Ravi's kin

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The father-in-law of deceased IAS officer DK Ravi on Wednesday alleged that the CID probing it has deleted sensitive evidence before the case was handed over to CBI.

5.8 magnitude quake strikes U'khand, tremors felt in north India

5.8 magnitude quake strikes U'khand, tremors felt in north India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or damage to property.

EC censures AIADMK on Model Code violation

EC censures AIADMK on Model Code violation

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Though the show cause was issued in May, the order came after three months.

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

The Course Mate Who Will Be Chief

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'As a course mate who has followed closely this star on the Bombay Sappers firmament, my heart swells with pride to see his extraordinary brilliance and focus; his commitment and his dedication; his hard work; and his technical as well as tactical knowledge,' says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) of his batchmate General Manoj Pande who will take over as chief of the army staff on May 1.

Aww! A lion cub and his human daddy

Aww! A lion cub and his human daddy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

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Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Ex-AP assembly speaker dies in suspected case of suicide

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Rao's death triggered a political slugfest in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh with the Telugu Desam Party holding the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government there responsible for the veteran leader's suspected suicide.

A Rajput can't hang himself: Bihar MLA on Sushant

A Rajput can't hang himself: Bihar MLA on Sushant

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

"I say that he (Sushant) was not a Rajput. Please don't mind but a Rajput who belongs to Maharana Pratap's clan cannot hang himself by a rope," Yadav said on Wednesday while inaugurating a newly-built road in Saharsa, his assembly constituency.

Six feet gap not enough to prevent virus spread, says study

Six feet gap not enough to prevent virus spread, says study

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Physical distancing of two metres - about six and a half feet - may not be enough to sufficiently prevent transmission of virus-carrying airborne aerosols indoors, says a study.

Babul Supriyo heckled at Jadavpur University

Babul Supriyo heckled at Jadavpur University

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Describing the behaviour of the agitating students as "absolutely deplorable", he alleged that the protesters were trying to "disturb peace" at the institute by "instigating the students and seminar organisers to create a stampede-like situation".

3 NEET candidates die by suicide in TN

3 NEET candidates die by suicide in TN

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The deaths brought back the focus on NEET in the state, with all political parties but for the BJP opposed to the qualifying exam.

Behind bars for being daughter of Nawaz Sharif: Maryam

Behind bars for being daughter of Nawaz Sharif: Maryam

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Meanwhile, Maryam has rejected an offer for better facilities in jail.

HC transfers Jiah Khan death case from Mumbai police to CBI

HC transfers Jiah Khan death case from Mumbai police to CBI

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The Bombay High Court on Thursday handed over to CBI the probe into Bollywood actress Jiah Khan's death, five months after Mumbai police concluded it was a case of suicide and charged her live-in partner Suraj Pancholi with abetting it.

'My first salary was a priceless gift to mom'

'My first salary was a priceless gift to mom'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salaries meant to them.

IAS officer death: Police sees no foul play, but people aren't convinced

IAS officer death: Police sees no foul play, but people aren't convinced

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Protests marked by stray incidents of stone pelting erupted during a bandh in Kolar district of Karnataka over the death of an IAS officer who allegedly committed suicide, even as police said they were probing his death from "every angle".

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The arrest of an Indian Army Major for allegedly killing a fellow officer's wife he was "obsessed" with is not the first incident of alleged inappropriate conduct in the history of the country's armed forces. In the past, a number of such cases have hogged the limelight at different points in time. Here are some of such cases.

Pratyusha Banerjee cremated; postmortem report reveals suffocation as cause of death

Pratyusha Banerjee cremated; postmortem report reveals suffocation as cause of death

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

The TV star was reportedly facing problems in her relationship with Singh.

8 cleaning hacks to make your home party ready!

8 cleaning hacks to make your home party ready!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

It's that time of the year again and we're helping you clean up!

Lata Mangeshkar: Have always preferred laughter to tears

Lata Mangeshkar: Have always preferred laughter to tears

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.' Lata Mangeshkar looks back at her life.

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

The world of Chaitanya Tamhane's Disciple

Rediff.com12 May 2021

'Tamhane's densely composed shots achieve what a vacuously whizzing camera seldom does.' 'Like those Renaissance Paintings in which a bewitching lady is shown posing for a portrait, and daily life plays out in a corner unruffled, Tamhane's static frames have a hundred interesting things happening within them,' observes Sreehari Nair.

'Jiah Khan's death shows the darker side of showbiz'

'Jiah Khan's death shows the darker side of showbiz'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The actress was hugely disappointed at the way her Bollywood career had panned out.

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Southgate hopes Black Lives Matter protests could signal change in society

Former Pak captain Sana Mir hangs boots

Former Pak captain Sana Mir hangs boots

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'Through her determination and passion, Sana broke the glass ceiling for women cricketers in the country'

Readers' take: The endless battle with power cuts

Readers' take: The endless battle with power cuts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Rediff.com had asked its readers to tell us about the problems how they are coping with power cuts at a time when severe heat wave prevails across the country. Here are few of the responses

How do you cope with power cuts? Tell us

How do you cope with power cuts? Tell us

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

How do you cope with power cuts? Send us your electricity tales to citizen.reporter@rediffmail.com

26/11 chargesheet at 3 pm, Kasab unlikely to come

26/11 chargesheet at 3 pm, Kasab unlikely to come

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

There is speculation about presenting Kasab, the lone surviving accused, in the court, but the relaxed state of security around the court shows that Kasab is unlikely to be brought in

Karnataka minister, named by cop found hanging, quits

Karnataka minister, named by cop found hanging, quits

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The resignation came after a court ordered a registration of a case against George and two senior police officers in connection with the suicide.

Here's why Olympics must go ahead next year...

Here's why Olympics must go ahead next year...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has pledged to win public support for the Games, although a media survey showed a majority think they should be cancelled or postponed again.

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investigators call for civilian photos of weather in Kobe Bryant helicopter wreck

CBI to probe IAS officer Ravi's death, K'taka CM tells assembly

CBI to probe IAS officer Ravi's death, K'taka CM tells assembly

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Bowing to mounting public pressure, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday decided to hand over to the Central Bureau of Investigation the probe into the mysterious death of an upright Indian Administrative Service officer that had led to national outrage and state-wide protests.

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

India should not be left behind. It should join the seven central banks which are studying feasibility and safeguards necessary to eliminate risks, particularly from hacking, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

'Somebody in Mumbai police helping Rhea'

'Somebody in Mumbai police helping Rhea'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Rhea wants a stay on the Bihar police probe.

JNU MPhil student commits suicide; parents seek CBI probe

JNU MPhil student commits suicide; parents seek CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The JNU Students Union is alleging that Krishnan was targeted for his association with the movement seeking justice for Rohith Vemula and depression made him take the extreme step.

CID to probe suicide of senior cop in Karnataka

CID to probe suicide of senior cop in Karnataka

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

CM Siddaramaiah announced the CID probe and warned of action against the seniors accused of harassing Ganapathy.