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Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani, 2 other accused extended

Sheena case: Judicial custody of Indrani, 2 other accused extended

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

A metropolitan magistrate court in Mumbai extended the judicial custody of Indrani Mukerjea -- prime accused in Sheena Bora murder case -- and two others till November 7 after their 12-day remand ended on Saturday.

'Drug overdose may have killed Sunanda Pushkar'

'Drug overdose may have killed Sunanda Pushkar'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The Delhi Police have recovered Alprax tablets -- an antidepressant -- from the hotel room in which Sunanda Pushkar was found dead. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'The Pakistani military has encouraged and supported terrorist organisations, especially in Kashmir, as a means of waging proxy war against the Indian military and the country's superior economic resources.' 'The evidence is irrefutable with the recent killing of 46 paramilitary troops being just the latest example.'

'As long as I am in Delhi, nobody can divide Maharashtra'

'As long as I am in Delhi, nobody can divide Maharashtra'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Dismissing opposition charges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ruled out dividing Maharashtra to separate Mumbai from the state.

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Hazards of investing in ponzi schemes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The news of Bengaluru-based IMA cheating thousands once again underlines the need for investors to steer clear of unregulated deposit schemes. The most important sign of a Ponzi scheme is the promise of exorbitant returns and so investors must ask how the promoter expects to earn the kind of return he is promising, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

How did a young girl with no formal education become one of India's most inspiring teachers and social reformers?

Ireland delays abortion bill vote after all-night debate

Ireland delays abortion bill vote after all-night debate

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Ireland's parliament was forced to adjourn the debate on a bill that would legalise abortion for the first time in the predominantly Catholic country after an all-night debate on the issue moved into a second day on Thursday.

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Farmers' 'Mission Parliament' stopped by Delhi cops for permissions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Over 3,500 police personnel have deployed as the farmers began their march from the Ramlila Maidan to Parliament at 10.30 am.

How cops cracked Dec 16 gang rape case in 72 hrs

How cops cracked Dec 16 gang rape case in 72 hrs

Rediff.com5 May 2017

"Nobody is talking about the police's role and how the case was investigated well," ex-Delhi police commissioner said.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

In Telangana, Modi proves he's a Pawan Kalyan fan

In Telangana, Modi proves he's a Pawan Kalyan fan

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was in all praises for Telugu superstar turned politician Pawan Kalyan. Sharing the stage with him at a rally in Nizamabad, Modi said, "As long as there are people like Pawan, the Telugu spirit will never die."

2016: The year Hollywood gave Bollywood a scare

2016: The year Hollywood gave Bollywood a scare

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Movies like Jungle Book, Conjuring 2 helped Hollywood capture its biggest share of the Indian box office this year. Can Bollywood keep up? Urvi Malvania reports.

Speedy justice still a distant dream: Chief Justice of India

Speedy justice still a distant dream: Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Chief Justice of India Justice T S Thakur today said that "corresponding upgradation" of judiciary was a must to face the challenges of emerging social and economic scenario and observed that "unpolluted and speedy justice still remains a distant dream".

Loud boom and a fireball towards me: Brussels airport blast victim recounts the horror

Loud boom and a fireball towards me: Brussels airport blast victim recounts the horror

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Jet airways crew member Chaphekar recalled her experience of how she survived the horrible attack and her determination and courage not to give up when things were falling apart.

Didi accuses BJP of killing 2 students as violence mars Bengal bandh

Didi accuses BJP of killing 2 students as violence mars Bengal bandh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Scattered incidents of violence, including torching of buses and clashes, occurred and 1,600 people were arrested during the 12-hour bandh.

Cops suspect Burari family had 'shared psychosis', rule out role of godman

Cops suspect Burari family had 'shared psychosis', rule out role of godman

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

A neighbour, on the condition of anonymity, said the Bhatia family would never invite neighbours to their house.

Review: Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan is a letdown

Review: Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan is a letdown

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan does not bring any festive cheer.

Kolkata's 'horror' house: Unnerving tale of skeletons and incest

Kolkata's 'horror' house: Unnerving tale of skeletons and incest

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Paper notes, diaries, laptops and desktop computers recovered from the 'horor' house in Kolkata where a man was found living with a skeleton and carcasses have revealed a complicated relationship between the family members.

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Shivade then asked if the skeleton finally came out of the ground in many parts. It was difficult not to gasp aloud at that revelation. Bhagat said that was true.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Is your child gay? How you can help

Is your child gay? How you can help

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chitra Palekar explains how parents and teachers can help accept sexuality.

Does voting for honesty mean voting against development?

Does voting for honesty mean voting against development?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Your vote now is going to decide whether India fixes itself and becomes a vibrant democracy, or a failed State like the ones in our neighbourhood, says Dasarathi G V.

Madhuchandan, a software engineer from US is making farmers richer!

Madhuchandan, a software engineer from US is making farmers richer!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

For distressed farmers in Mandya district of Karnataka, Madhuchandan is a true saviour.

2016 was the worst year yet for Syrian children

2016 was the worst year yet for Syrian children

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

A new Unicef report reveals that more than 650 children died as military conflicts and political games in the embattled country waged on for the sixth year.

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Madhubala and Kishore Kumar's Half Ticket (1962).

Irom Sharmila ends 16-year fast against AFSPA

Irom Sharmila ends 16-year fast against AFSPA

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The 44-year-old iconic rights activist turned emotional as she licked honey from her palm to end the fast.

'Kejriwal never wanted to fight the Lok Sabha election'

'Kejriwal never wanted to fight the Lok Sabha election'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

'I get angry when people throw ink or slap him - but Arvind takes all this in his stride. People nowadays make fun of him and point out his mistakes but they haven't seen his sacrifice. If you understand his commitment towards this country, you will not dare say anything against him," says Dr Bipin Mittal, a longtime friend and family doctor of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'This is a political case and police is being used here right from the day one.'

A dummy's guide to student travel insurance

A dummy's guide to student travel insurance

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Here are all the things you need to know so that you worry about nothing but your grades, says Mahavir Chopra. Read on!

41 films, 101 awards, but this filmmaker has no takers

41 films, 101 awards, but this filmmaker has no takers

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Hyderabad-based Anshul Sinha is making hard hitting films on important social issues, but there are no takers.

Nightmare for Indians trapped in Brussels ends as they reach home

Nightmare for Indians trapped in Brussels ends as they reach home

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The airline had earlier taken all its stranded passengers in Brussels to the Dutch capital by road.

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

What must India do now?

Kolkata gangrape victim cremated amid shameful political blame game

Kolkata gangrape victim cremated amid shameful political blame game

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Left parties and Kolkata police were on Tuesday involved in a tussle over the cremation of the body of a 16-year-old gangrape victim, who died in a city hospital after attempting suicide.

'Living will is an idea whose time has come'

'Living will is an idea whose time has come'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'Passive euthanasia is actually more important in the sense that the need to administer it arises every day in some hospital or the other. And it can be administered without a living will,' Vipul Mudgal, director of the NGO Common Cause -- which had filed a plea to declare 'right to die with dignity' as a Fundamental Right flowing from Article 21 or the Right to Life, -- tells Rediff.com's Swarupa Dutt.

Why India must LISTEN to this man

Why India must LISTEN to this man

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

'Learning by doing is in our genes.' 'We are applying the wrong method by making our children sit in a classroom for eight hours, listening to someone talk.'

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Worst attack in recent times: 8 CRPF jawans killed in J&K ambush

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

CRPF DG K Durga Prasad said the terrorists were clean shaven and that "shows" that they were fidayeen attackers.

10 sportsmen called to the Elysian fields early

10 sportsmen called to the Elysian fields early

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Rediff.com lists 10 athletes who died way before time.

Review: Kalimannu's intentions are noble, but...

Review: Kalimannu's intentions are noble, but...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The film may have worked better as a documentary.

Jignesh Mevani: BJP is afraid of me

Jignesh Mevani: BJP is afraid of me

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'Dalits are not going to vote for the BJP in 2019.'

How India can become a world power

How India can become a world power

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'Unless we start making the products we need, we cannot become a developed country or call ourselves an economic power.'