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Saradha scam: ED questions Railway arm officials

Saradha scam: ED questions Railway arm officials

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Saradha Group-run Saradha Tours and Travels tied up with IRCTC for operating tourist services to different destinations.

Attack on couples by khap panchayat illegal: SC

Attack on couples by khap panchayat illegal: SC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The apex court said if an adult man and woman marry, no khap, panchayat, individual or society can question them.

Spotted: Sunil Gavaskar at Mumbai airport

Spotted: Sunil Gavaskar at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Reader Darshan Dipak Mhatre spotted India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar at Mumbai airport.

Right to pray, but no right to desecrate: Irani on Sabarimala

Right to pray, but no right to desecrate: Irani on Sabarimala

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Reacting to those criticising her for her comments made at the event in the morning, Irani said, "As far as those who jump the gun regarding women visiting friend's place with a sanitary napkin dipped in menstrual blood I am yet to find a person who takes a blood soaked napkin to offer to any one let alone a friend.

Cong CMs meet Rahul, urge him to continue as president

Cong CMs meet Rahul, urge him to continue as president

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Gandhi reportedly told them that he has already conveyed his decision to the Congress Working Committee and would not relent.

Govt offer for talks is an eyewash: Kishenji

Govt offer for talks is an eyewash: Kishenji

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Referring to the arrest of military operations leader Venkatshewar Reddy alias Telugu Dipak on March two from Howrah, Maoist leader Kishenji said: "The arrest will strengthen our resolve to fight state sponsored terrorism. We will make our movement in the country stronger and sharper."

'Kishenji's aide targeted Nandigram since 2007'

'Kishenji's aide targeted Nandigram since 2007'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Top Maoist leader Vekanteshwar Reddy alias Telugu Dipak, a close aide of Kishenji who was arrested in Kolkata on Tuesday, had focused on Nandigram, where a land war had been fought in 2007, besides adjoining Khejuri and Kolkata, a senior police official said.

Can't deny quota benefits to 'creamy layer': Centre to SC

Can't deny quota benefits to 'creamy layer': Centre to SC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The top law officer said that even if some people of the community have come up, the stigma of caste and backwardness is still attached to them.

'Art is nothing but a shade of the mind'

'Art is nothing but a shade of the mind'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

In a tete-a-tete with Indrani Roy Mitra, young artist Paramita Chakraborty discusses her rather philosophical outlook towards life, her career and artistic influences.

Justice Lokur disappointed at Dec 12 Collegium decision not being made public

Justice Lokur disappointed at Dec 12 Collegium decision not being made public

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

A row erupted after the Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi-headed five-judge Collegium in a fresh resolution on January 10 recommended the elevation of Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice Sanjiv Khanna to the Supreme Court bypassing the seniority of several judges.

'Won't seek any employment from the government'

'Won't seek any employment from the government'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Justice J Chelameswar, who courted controversy by virtually revolting against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, also said that impeachment cannot be an answer to every problem and there was need to correct the system.

Mukesh Ambani keeps salary capped at Rs 15 crore for 10th year

Mukesh Ambani keeps salary capped at Rs 15 crore for 10th year

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Ambani's wife Nita Ambani, a non-executive director on the company's board, earned Rs 600,000 sitting fee.

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Harvard University, where he received his Ph.D in 1988. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Father's advice: How to be successful in life

Father's advice: How to be successful in life

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Rediff readers share the best lessons they learned from their fathers.

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'We will talk to Muslim, Christian organisations and form a broad alliance so that every temple, church and mosque will have freedom to manage their affairs and not to be intervened upon.'

Congress moves SC against Karnataka Guv's invite to BJP

Congress moves SC against Karnataka Guv's invite to BJP

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The Congress urged Chief Justice Dipak Misra to hold an urgent hearing on Wednesday night itself.

How Modi 2.0 can revamp the judiciary

How Modi 2.0 can revamp the judiciary

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The momentum created by the landslide victory of the ruling party should be utilised to carry forward reforms in the legal field, says M J Antony.

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

'India has limited military options'

'India has limited military options'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'How and if India retaliates will go a long way toward determining the trajectory of this crisis.'

Protests in Bengal BJP over tickets to TMC defectors

Protests in Bengal BJP over tickets to TMC defectors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

BJP state president Dilip Ghosh said efforts will be made to pacify the dissidents.

SC asks if Kerala HC was justified in annulling Hadiya's marriage

SC asks if Kerala HC was justified in annulling Hadiya's marriage

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

The SC asked if a roving inquiry could be ordered into the 'issue of consent' between two adults who married at will.

Goa building collapse: Two senior govt officials held

Goa building collapse: Two senior govt officials held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The Goa Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested two senior government officials in connection with the last month's building collapse that left more than 30 people dead.

What SC said on Section 377

What SC said on Section 377

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Delivering a landmark judgment decriminalising gay consensual sex, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said: "I am what I am. So take me as I am." Homosexuality is no longer a crime in India, five Supreme Court judges on Thursday ruled in a consensus judgment.

'The country gets its oxygen back!'

'The country gets its oxygen back!'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'This is the India I want to live in.' 'Not one filled with hate, bigotry, sexism, homophobia and intolerance.' 'THIS is the India I love.'

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

As NCLAT chair, lack of basic infrastructure remains Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge. The lack of permanent staff to take down orders in shorthand and later type them out for him to correct is just one among many. In cases where there are a number of intervening parties and applicants, the courtroom is often so jam-packed that even the senior advocates have failed to find place inside.

Respect writer's craftsmanship, says SC, refuses to ban novel

Respect writer's craftsmanship, says SC, refuses to ban novel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'You are giving undue importance to this kind of stuff. In the age of the internet, you are making this an issue. It is best forgotten,' the bench had said while hearing a plea to ban the Malayalam novel Meesha (moustache) written by S Hareesh.

CJI impeachment: 4 senior judges may have some role, says SC

CJI impeachment: 4 senior judges may have some role, says SC

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The 5-judge bench, was referring to four senior most judges of apex court -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, M B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- who had held January 12 press conference against CJI Dipak Misra raising litany of questions on allocation of cases.

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Which is going be the biggest hotel complex in India?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Dipak Haksar, bottom, left, chief executive, ITC Hotels and WelcomHotels, tells Ajay Modi that FY19 is going to be a year of strong growth, and tariffs are likely to see a substantial improvement in the fourth quarter

SC website down amid fears of hacking, restored hours later

SC website down amid fears of hacking, restored hours later

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The website, which had turned "non-functional" from 11.35 am, became accessible only at 7.50 pm.

Sad letter day in India's history: Congress on Loya verdict

Sad letter day in India's history: Congress on Loya verdict

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Congress said that there are still questions before those who believe in the judiciary.

Quadrangular Series: India 'A', India 'B' start off with wins

Quadrangular Series: India 'A', India 'B' start off with wins

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Unbeaten half-centuries from Manish Pandey (95) and Ambati Rayudu (62) helped India 'B' and India 'A' register victories against South Africa 'A' and Australia 'A' respectively in separate quadrangular one-day series matches in Bengaluru.

USD 3.5 million award for Indian researcher

USD 3.5 million award for Indian researcher

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

Five out of every thousand children born in the United States start life with the ill effects of alcoholism by their mother.

SC's Ayodhya bench considering 'healing relations' through mediation

SC's Ayodhya bench considering 'healing relations' through mediation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that even if one per cent chance of mediation exists in the politically sensitive land dispute matter, it should be done.

Poll: The most romantic VDay date ideas!

Poll: The most romantic VDay date ideas!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

This Valentine's, would you prefer to visit an art gallery, followed by an intimate lunch or cook up a meal together and read poems you've written to each other over dessert? Take our poll and let us know which you think is the most romantic date idea!

Bilkis Bano case: SC seeks report from Gujarat govt on convicted cops

Bilkis Bano case: SC seeks report from Gujarat govt on convicted cops

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Bilkis Bano was gangraped in March, 2002, while she was pregnant.

Cauvery row: SC to hear TN's plea against Centre on April 9

Cauvery row: SC to hear TN's plea against Centre on April 9

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

"We understand Tamil Nadu's difficulty of not getting water. We will resolve the issue," the bench said.

SC stays defamation proceedings by Jay Shah against The Wire

SC stays defamation proceedings by Jay Shah against The Wire

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The chief justice, while repeatedly stressing that he was not commenting on the case before it, also said that sometimes journalists write in a way that amounts to 'sheer contempt of court'.

SC says audience need not stand when anthem played in films

SC says audience need not stand when anthem played in films

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and R Banumathi made this clear after one of the petitioners said that the apex court should clarify if people are expected to stand when the national anthem is played in a film, newsreel or documentary.

Sunil Chopra: interim dean of Kellogg biz school

Sunil Chopra: interim dean of Kellogg biz school

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Chopra was an assistant professor at the Stern School of Business Administration at New York University before going to Kellogg.

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'After each election the losers troop to the court with various objections. The general election will not be different.' 'It could be worse if there is no clear majority and the President has to invite the party with the largest number to form the government,' points out M J Antony.