News for 'conviction rate'

Will markets be bullish in the long term?

Will markets be bullish in the long term?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Markets are likely to go down, correct and stay subdued.

Review Game of Thrones 5 will have you hooked!

Review Game of Thrones 5 will have you hooked!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The opening episode of the fifth season may not really be worthy of a place in Game of Thrones Hall of Shockers, it did have a very interesting end , promises show loyalist Mihit Govilkar.

'Main risk for emerging markets: Stronger US dollar'

'Main risk for emerging markets: Stronger US dollar'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Indian market probably has more headroom than the US, says Geoff Lewis, senior strategist for Asia, Manulife Asset Management.

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

How Ayushmann Khurrana became Ayushmann Khurrana

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

With four back to back hits, the shy lad from Chandigarh is an unlikely movie star. Ayushmann Khurrana tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com how it all came together and how he prepares to confront the toughest three months of his life.

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Filing with inadequate disclosure of assets will be liable for prosecution

Review: Wah Taj is an amateur attempt at satire

Review: Wah Taj is an amateur attempt at satire

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The film's execution is too farcical to create an impact, says Raja Sen!

Why Cheat India is a love letter to Emraan Hashmi but...

Why Cheat India is a love letter to Emraan Hashmi but...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

...A hate letter to our system, feels Sreehari Nair.

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

CBI charges Chidambaram, Karti in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

If convicted, the offences entail a maximum punishment of seven years.

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Pistorius sentenced to five-year jail term for killing girlfriend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison by Judge Thokozile Masipe, closing one of the most sensational trials in South African history and one that may yet fuel controversy about race and money in its justice system.

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Why the 2019 election is pivotal for India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The 2019 election gives the Indian public the same choice: Between growth and oligarchs (or, in our case, dynasts and crony capitalists). If we chose wisely, well and good. If not, well, we have the Nehruvian Rate of Growth and massive corruption to fall back on. In a large sense, it is a choice between the India of the Lutyens elites and the Bharat of the real citizen, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Review: Conjuring 2 is a deep dive into dread

Review: Conjuring 2 is a deep dive into dread

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

It is pleasantly surprising that the makers got it right, feels Shubir Rishi.

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'If development, investment, employment, implementation, credibility and commitment are ensured, security will automatically improve and subversive and militant elements will lose ground and be neutralised by the people themselves,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Wipro stock settles over 4% down; m-cap erodes by 5,596 cr

Wipro stock settles over 4% down; m-cap erodes by 5,596 cr

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

India's third largest software services exporter ended the day 4.41 per cent lower at Rs 492.20 on the BSE after falling 8.41 per cent to Rs 471.55 in intra-day trade.

Ghost Stories review

Ghost Stories review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Dibakar Banerjee isn't simply giving a particular fascistic regime the finger.' 'Here, he wants to offer us a preview of the invisible forces and human tendencies that drive fascism, blind conformity, and mass hysteria,' says Sreehari Nair.

Planning to invest in balanced funds? Read this first!

Planning to invest in balanced funds? Read this first!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Balanced funds are suitable for investors who have low-risk appetite or are new to equities.Those with more than seven-year investment horizon should look at funds that have higher equity exposure.

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

'The 'Off-with-Rajan's-head' brigade bases its arguments on mistaken beliefs, erroneous causalities, and even downright prejudice.'

Crime in Bihar: Numbers that Nitish can't boast about

Crime in Bihar: Numbers that Nitish can't boast about

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The political turmoil in Bihar has pushed the law and order to the back burner.

Global cues, crude, FII to dictate market trends

Global cues, crude, FII to dictate market trends

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Technical rallies and short covering may arise only if the markets break this 500 point band

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Shashi Kapoor: Four Amazing Decades

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Sukanya Verma presents the changing faces of Shashi Kapoor.

Review: Katham Katham is a total waste of time

Review: Katham Katham is a total waste of time

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Though Katham Katham moves at a brisk pace, it is predictable and long, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Bench Talkies fails to impress

Review: Bench Talkies fails to impress

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Bench Talkies is a very ordinary collection of short films, says S Saraswathi.

'More attacks can be expected in Pakistan'

'More attacks can be expected in Pakistan'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

'What we need from the civilian and military authorities are clear strategies rather than an emotional decision to hang terrorists on death row.'

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

'We will lose one month's revenue because of GST'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian spoke on a wide range of issues -- from GDP growth and fiscal consolidation to job creation and GST.

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

No mention of cab aggregators in GST bills

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Sheena Bora Case: How did Indrani access Sheena's email account?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The prosecution's pursuit of this tiny detail was because they believed the charge from Google, on Indrani's account, was to restore Sheena's Gmail account, via the Google account recovery toolkit, since Indrani did not have the password.

Review: Rahasya is a clever whodunit

Review: Rahasya is a clever whodunit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Atmospheric chills and a good story your thing? Watch Rahasya, suggests Nishi Tiwari.

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Like him or not, Modi is a risk-taker

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'If Mr Modi continues growing as a Hindu Hriday Samrat, better that it is done by restoring ancient temples than demolishing medieval mosques,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Ceasefire violations, child abuse cases... What Parliament discussed on Friday

Ceasefire violations, child abuse cases... What Parliament discussed on Friday

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Before Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was proceedings were disrupted by a relentless Opposition over the demonetisation issue, other topics such as compensation for military personnel, counterfeit notes were spoken of. Here's what happened in Parliament.

Why the govt is right in banning the BBC film

Why the govt is right in banning the BBC film

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

There would have been no controversy if the convicted rapists were by now punished according to law and sent to meet their maker, in short hanged! But our criminal justice system remains dysfunctional. Ultimately besides the genuine social reform and gender equality it is the lack of effective laws that are at the root of women's insecurity, says Colonel (Dr) Anil Athale (retd).

Prisoners at Tihar jail have a role in making Maruti Alto parts

Prisoners at Tihar jail have a role in making Maruti Alto parts

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

She added 148 workers from Maruti Suzuki had been imprisoned for two years without bail, on charges of killing a plant manager.

Pistorius talks of sorrow a year after Steenkamp shooting

Pistorius talks of sorrow a year after Steenkamp shooting

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

South African Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius on Friday broke his months-long silence about the shooting of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, calling her death at his hands a year ago a "devastating accident".

Which is YOUR favourite Anurag Kashyap film? VOTE!

Which is YOUR favourite Anurag Kashyap film? VOTE!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Does Manmarziyaan feature in your list?

Sanju review: Tears, cheers, bias and a brilliant Ranbir

Sanju review: Tears, cheers, bias and a brilliant Ranbir

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Under Rajkumar Hirani's light touch and unwavering optimism, the darkness of Sanjay Dutt's life acquires the spirit of a sportsman, grit of a soldier, humour of a rascal and regrets of a son, notes Sukanya Verma.

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

If the Congress lost in Tamil Nadu in 1967, never to return, or the DMK and the AIADMK have kept their place in power and electoral politics since then, it owes not to their love or hatred for gods or for one religion over another. Instead, they had always been linked to performance and incumbency/anti-incumbency factors. There may be something in such constructs for Rajini's strategic team to consider, especially if the superstar is to enter direct politics by around this time next year. But then, they would need to brush up their homework more than at present, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Preventing adolescent pregnancy can add to India's economy

Preventing adolescent pregnancy can add to India's economy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

India could add $7.7 billion every year to its economic productivity if its young girls are able to study and work till their 20s.

'Our economic nirvana is not through GST'

'Our economic nirvana is not through GST'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Chartered accountant and commentator M R Venkatesh on why the GST Bill will cost the BJP dear.

Review: Kaun Kitne Paani Mein disappoints

Review: Kaun Kitne Paani Mein disappoints

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Kaun Kitne Paani Mein fails to realise its potential, says Nishi Tiwari.

Three issues that may lead to cleaner polls

Three issues that may lead to cleaner polls

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Mahesh Vijapurkar is hopeful that two Supreme Court directives and Gopinath Munde's confession that he spent Rs 8 crore to get elected to the Lok Sabha may lead to a possibility that the processes administered by the Election Commission may get cleaner, even if only over time.

Domestic factors also behind rupee's slide: Chidambaram

Domestic factors also behind rupee's slide: Chidambaram

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Decisions taken at home to counter impact of 2008 economic meltdown were among the reasons for depreciation of the Indian currency.

Manchester United players begin life under Mourinho

Manchester United players begin life under Mourinho

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

As the black-tinted sports cars carrying Manchester United's millionaire footballers rolled into the club's Carrington complex for the start of pre-season training on Wednesday, no one wound down any windows to discuss the start of life under Jose Mourinho. But there was surely only one topic of conversation when the players began the hard task of proving to the new manager on the pitch that they can forge the sort of future he outlined so eloquently at his news conference the previous day.