News for 'crime rate'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

Vaalvi review: Wildly Entertaining

Vaalvi review: Wildly Entertaining

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Vaalvi is likely to become a cult film, appreciated by those with a warped sense of humour, predicts Mayur Sanap.

Freddy Review: Agonisingly Dumb!

Freddy Review: Agonisingly Dumb!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Things get murkier and moronic in this staggeringly dumb, dull thriller, feels Sukanya Verma.

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

To name your movie after Bollywood's most dhinchak hero and craft something so dull borderlines on sacrilege, feels Sukanya Verma.

The Banshees of Inisherin Review: Friends No More

The Banshees of Inisherin Review: Friends No More

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

People move on, get attached to other people, ending a close bond. But we rarely see that on screen, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Kuttey Review: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Kuttey Review: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Kuttey's muddled momentum cannot cover up the trail of loopholes it leaves behind, observes Sukanya Verma.

Blurred CCTV footage gives no lead on Dabholkar's murder

Blurred CCTV footage gives no lead on Dabholkar's murder

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The CCTV footage, recovered by cops immediately after murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar on Tuesday, has not yielded any concrete clues on the identity of the unknown assailants who gunned down the activist on a Pune bridge during a morning walk.

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Taaza Khabar Review: No Magic Here

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam has a presence about him, but his character's flare ups do not convince in the least, observes Sukanya Verma.

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Rediff.com12 May 2023

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma.

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Review: Bholaa Is Quite A Trip

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The real scene stealer of Ajay-Tabu's Fury Road is Deepak 'Deadly' Dobriyal, applauds Sukanya Verma.

RBI best judge on policy rate, says Jaitley

RBI best judge on policy rate, says Jaitley

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

FM says government policies aim to contain inflation, spur growth.

Lok Sabha passes criminal procedure bill, Shah says will defend rights

Lok Sabha passes criminal procedure bill, Shah says will defend rights

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The contentious bill providing for legal sanction to police to obtain physical and biological samples of convicts and detainees for investigation in criminal matters was passed by Lok Sabha on Monday, with Home Minister Amit Shah asserting it will act as a defender of human rights of law-abiding citizens.

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Selfiee Review: License To Drive Crazy

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Malayalam cinema isn't the same as Telugu or Tamil, but Bollywood's blanket approach fails to see the distinction in Selfiee, observes Sukanya Verma.

'BJP Will Win 5 Lok Sabha Seats In Kerala in 2024'

'BJP Will Win 5 Lok Sabha Seats In Kerala in 2024'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Vote banks will change affiliations and the BJP will come out with good success in Kerala.'

This 'Super Sniffer' squad to protect India's cheetahs

This 'Super Sniffer' squad to protect India's cheetahs

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

During the training, the dogs will be trained to detect tiger and leopard skins, bones, elephant tusks and other body parts, bear bile, Red Sanders, and several other illegal wildlife products.

420 IPC Review

420 IPC Review

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

There's merit in the premise of 420 IPC but Manish Gupta's flat execution never delivers its promise, feels Sukanya Verma.

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Project Vivaan won big at the Solar Decathlon, placing second overall (and missing the first position by a whisker). Members of the award-winning Team Shunya tell Mrigank Warrier how they built a carbon-neutral, water-neutral, energy-positive home for a family of four.

Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat Review: What An Exciting Performer Alaya F Is!

Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat Review: What An Exciting Performer Alaya F Is!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Hands down, the winner of Anurag Kashyap's patriarchy and privilege pooh-poohing exercise is Amit Trivedi and Shellee's spirited soundtrack, notes Sukanya Verma.

Businessmen suicides outnumber farmers' for 2nd year in a row

Businessmen suicides outnumber farmers' for 2nd year in a row

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The states recording the highest number of such deaths include Karnataka (14.3 per cent), Maharashtra (13.2 per cent), and Madhya Pradesh (11.3 per cent). Tamil Nadu (9.4 per cent) and Telangana (7.5 per cent) were the other two in the top five.

Shiksha Mandal Review

Shiksha Mandal Review

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Shiksha Mandal falters because of too many subplots and characters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

How UP Women Powered BJP Victory

How UP Women Powered BJP Victory

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'Economic issues do not matter during elections; it is the emotional connect that helps swing votes.'

Miya Biwi Aur Murder Review

Miya Biwi Aur Murder Review

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Miya Biwi Aur Murder could have been thrilling and funny. Sadly, it is not, observes Namrata Thakker.

Gaya road rage: Nitish breaks silence, says guilty won't be spared

Gaya road rage: Nitish breaks silence, says guilty won't be spared

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Nitish said the Opposition tried to project the Gaya road rage case as the return of 'jungle raj' in Bihar.

Mastermind of Chinese shell firms arrested

Mastermind of Chinese shell firms arrested

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested a person who the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) said has emerged as the mastermind of the racket of incorporating a large number of shell companies with Chinese links in India.

November Story review

November Story review

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The shortcomings are too many to overlook, but November Story is definitely a one-time watch, says Prateek Sur.

Collar Bomb review

Collar Bomb review

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Collar Bomb is a hotchpotch, complains Prateek Sur.

Is Brazil ready to stage successful Olympics?

Is Brazil ready to stage successful Olympics?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Brazil's interim President Michel Temer is optimistic that the country will stage a successful Rio Games, despite facing health and financial turmoil ahead of the August 5-21 Olympics.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

Why can't TV anchors be taken off air: SC on hate speech

Why can't TV anchors be taken off air: SC on hate speech

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The top court said nowadays everything is driven by TRP (television rating point) and channels are competing with each other and creating a division in society.

'Fake TRPs' case: Republic TV CFO doesn't appear before cops

'Fake TRPs' case: Republic TV CFO doesn't appear before cops

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Despite summons, Republic TV's chief financial officer (CFO) did not appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday to record his statement in connection with the TRP manipulation racket, saying the channel has approached the Supreme Court in the case, a senior official said.

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Demolitions, Agnipath, J-K attacks to rock Parl session

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Monsoon session of Parliament to begin from Monday, July 18, 2022.

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Nothing can save those with death wish: UP CM on CAA violence

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'If someone comes out to kill an innocent person and he is challenged by police, then either he or the policemen have to die'

How to stay secure as cybercrime runs rampant in India

How to stay secure as cybercrime runs rampant in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Like software-as-a-service (SaaS), CaaS has emerged as a well-orchestrated ecosystem for cybercriminals.

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

Good Luck Jerry Review

Good Luck Jerry Review

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

As commendable her confidence is, Janhvi's metamorphosis from bechari to bold is slight, observes Sukanya Verma.

Cuttputlli Review

Cuttputlli Review

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Cuttputlli's absolutely absurd climax will have you rolling on the floor in unintended laughter, notes Sukanya Verma.

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The crime branch has so far arrested 12 persons, including Republic TV's distribution head and owners of two other channels, in connection with the case.

Your Honour 2 Review

Your Honour 2 Review

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Jimmy Sheirgill and Mita Vashisht deliver fine performances in E Niwas's crime drama, observes Namrata Thakker.

Now, a website exposing Narendra Modi's 'lies'

Now, a website exposing Narendra Modi's 'lies'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Non-Government Organisations and activists opposed to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a website -- www.pheku.in -- to challenge the development model he promotes.

Maharani 2 Review

Maharani 2 Review

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The second season of Maharani 2 is bigger, better and far more brutal, observes Namrata Thakker.