News for 'freedom of expression'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

How To Be Free From Home Loan Debt

How To Be Free From Home Loan Debt

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Using mantras from the Bhagavad Gita, Vatsal Ramaiya explains how you can conquer your home loan debt and unlock a world of financial freedom and peace of mind.

Hindus blamed for wrong policies of 'royal family': Modi slams Cong in RS

Hindus blamed for wrong policies of 'royal family': Modi slams Cong in RS

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress of practicing appeasement politics, saying the party's priority was "family first." He asserted that the BJP-led government operates on the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' (development for all) and prioritizes "nation first." Modi further criticized the Congress's approach to reservations, claiming it was aimed at creating divisions within the country. He highlighted the BJP's initiatives to empower marginalized communities, including the constitutional status to the OBC commission and the introduction of 10% reservation for economically backward groups.

Kangana's film 'Emergency' can be released if...: CBFC

Kangana's film 'Emergency' can be released if...: CBFC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The biographical drama is caught up in controversy after some Sikh organisations including the Shiromani Akali Dal objected, accusing it of misrepresenting the community and getting historical facts wrong.

Speaker's remarks on Emergency trigger massive Opposition protests

Speaker's remarks on Emergency trigger massive Opposition protests

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday read out a resolution condemning the imposition of Emergency and termed the decision by then prime minister Indira Gandhi an attack on the Constitution, triggering a wave of protests by the opposition in the House.

'My desire to win is stronger than the fear of losing'

'My desire to win is stronger than the fear of losing'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

'I am still the kid who loves chess. It used to be the coolest toy.'

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

How To Make Rs 15 Cr From Rs 20k SIP

How To Make Rs 15 Cr From Rs 20k SIP

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Unbelievable, did you say? Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the simple math.

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Learnt from Rohit that balance is important: SKY

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma's leadership philosophy that inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players' psyche.

'Maarte Jao!': Message For Rinku

'Maarte Jao!': Message For Rinku

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Rinku Singh says head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav have empowered Indian players to express themselves on the field

'If I were home minister...' : Pawan Kalyan picks on ally TDP

'If I were home minister...' : Pawan Kalyan picks on ally TDP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday expressed concern over the law and order situation in the state and said if he was the state home minister, 'things would be different', remarks seen as direct criticism of Vangalapudi Anitha, who is holding the department currently.

Freedom of speech is most abused: SC on 'fake news' on Tablighis

Freedom of speech is most abused: SC on 'fake news' on Tablighis

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The apex court pulled up the Centre for its "evasive" and "brazen" affidavit on the issue.

X objects to govt action on posts linked to farmers' protest

X objects to govt action on posts linked to farmers' protest

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Social media platform X on Thursday expressed disagreement with the Indian government's order to block accounts and posts related to the ongoing farmers' protests and called for extending freedom of expression to the affected posts.

Electoral bonds: Court orders FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman

Electoral bonds: Court orders FIR against Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

According to police, a first information report (FIR) was registered under Sections 384 (punishment for extortion) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) read with 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) against Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Enforcement Directorate officials, office-bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party at state and national level, based on the order of a special court.

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

Are you free to express your thoughts in your country?

Are you free to express your thoughts in your country?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The above map explains the freedom of expression index for each country. United States, Poland and Spain are in the first three places with 5.73, 5.66 and 5.62 as their scores respectively

One family 'tasted blood'...: Modi tears into Gandhis

One family 'tasted blood'...: Modi tears into Gandhis

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of repeatedly "wounding" the Indian Constitution. He claimed that the Congress, driven by its "lust for power," has consistently undermined the principles of the Constitution. Modi, however, praised India's democratic journey since its independence, highlighting the country's strong democratic roots and its unwavering commitment to its founding principles. He underscored the importance of unity for India's future development and emphasized that the Constitution is the bedrock of that unity.

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Indian Institute of India (IIT) Bombay has imposed a fine of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students, who performed a play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the Ramayana in a bad light, a fellow student said on Thursday.

Exports demand likely to keep Bajaj Auto's shares under pressure

Exports demand likely to keep Bajaj Auto's shares under pressure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

On the exports front, Bajaj is under pressure in Bangladesh and Africa. On the domestic front, it could ride improvement in rural demand and new launches but it also has to cope with competitive intensity and a high base. The management projects 7-8 per cent volume growth in domestic 2W in financial year 2025 (FY25) with moderation in H2FY25 due to a high base Y-o-Y.

Criminal cases can't be slapped on scribes for reports against govt: SC

Criminal cases can't be slapped on scribes for reports against govt: SC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti said in democratic nations, the freedom to express one's views is respected and the rights of journalists are protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

Doctor, 6 workers killed as terrorists attack tunnel project site in J-K

Doctor, 6 workers killed as terrorists attack tunnel project site in J-K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The terrorists opened fire on the camp housing labourers of a private company working on construction of a tunnel Gund area in the district, officials said.

You abuse ...: SC rebukes Stalin Jr over 'Sanatan Dharma' remark

You abuse ...: SC rebukes Stalin Jr over 'Sanatan Dharma' remark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his "eradicate Sanatan Dharma" remark and asked why he has moved the court with his plea for clubbing together the FIRs filed against him after abusing his right to freedom of speech and expression.

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

When Can Speaker Expunge MPs' Remarks?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Expunging remarks is within the powers of the Speaker.' 'Nobody can question or challenge the Speaker's decision.'

RBI bars Navi Finserv, 3 other NBFCs from extending loans

RBI bars Navi Finserv, 3 other NBFCs from extending loans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has barred four non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), including two microfinance institutions (MFIs), from sanctioning and disbursing loans for charging exorbitant interest rates to the borrowers. These four entities are Asirvad Microfinance, Arohan Financial Services (also an MFI), DMI Finance, which provides personal, consumption, and micro, small and medium enterprises loans, and Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal's Navi Finserv, which offers home and personal loans. The ban will take effect on October 21 to "facilitate closure of transactions in the pipeline", the regulator said in a statement.

Sai's Take: It's all about freedom of the press

Sai's Take: It's all about freedom of the press

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Arun Shourie, who made a name as an editor par excellence before he chose to join politics, put it in perspective: 'The Rafale judgment enables the media to its job.'

Nothing wrong in wishing Pakistan on I-Day: SC

Nothing wrong in wishing Pakistan on I-Day: SC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Now, the time has come to enlighten and educate our police machinery on the concept of freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and the extent of reasonable restraint on their free speech and expression'

Dhoni hails army amidst freedom of speech debate

Dhoni hails army amidst freedom of speech debate

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Amid continuing uproar on the issue of freedom of expression in the country, Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday called for respect to the armed forces, saying that the nation is in a position to debate because of the men in uniform. "As v have this debate on freedom of speech our forces r making sure v stay in position to keep debating," Dhoni wrote on his official Twitter handle. "Spl forces and commando unit's r normal ppl like u and me who r highly motivated and trained to put the interest of the nation before self," he added. Dhoni holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army.

Women fill streets across Bengal in midnight stir against doctor's murder

Women fill streets across Bengal in midnight stir against doctor's murder

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Responding to the 'Women, Reclaim the Night' call given on social media by commoners, college students, home-makers and employees of offices will congregate in key thoroughfares in small towns and big cities, including in various parts of Kolkata.

Congress must defend freedom of individuals, institutions: Sonia

Congress must defend freedom of individuals, institutions: Sonia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The CWC passed two resolutions on the 75th anniversary of the Quit India movement and re-dedicated itself to uphold and defend the idea of India as envisioned by the leaders of the freedom movement.

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Once identified, these individuals are drawn into private groups where they are exposed to manipulative content, including fabricated videos depicting atrocities allegedly committed by security forces, the officials said.

No country should...: Quad's clear message to China

No country should...: Quad's clear message to China

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Quad also vowed to work towards a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific, a region that has seen increasing Chinese military muscle-flexing in the last few years.

'He Will Always Be Gafoormama, The Indulgent Uncle'

'He Will Always Be Gafoormama, The Indulgent Uncle'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

'The intellectual A G Noorani and A G Noorani the family man sound like a contradiction in terms, but both aspects were integral parts of the individual.'

Losing tosses doesn't matter, winning games does: Iyer

Losing tosses doesn't matter, winning games does: Iyer

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Iyer lost his eighth toss in 11 games but that did not a have bearing on the team's performance as KKR amassed 235 for six after being put in to bat by Lucknow Super Giants.

'I know Trump's type': Harris calls Trump a 'predator'

'I know Trump's type': Harris calls Trump a 'predator'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

"We are the underdogs in this race. Level set, ok. We are the underdogs in this race, but this is a people-powered campaign," Vice President Harris said, addressing a group of 800 fundraisers in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Initially, I didn't think much of him. But when I walked alongside him, I realized he has what it takes.'

UN concerned over violence against minorities in India

UN concerned over violence against minorities in India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

On India, while appreciating the measures adopted by it to address discrimination, the Committee expressed concern about alleged discrimination and violence against minority groups, including religious minorities, such as Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs, "scheduled castes" and "scheduled tribes", and LGBTI people.

Bharat ka Samvidhan is not...: Priyanka slams BJP in maiden LS speech

Bharat ka Samvidhan is not...: Priyanka slams BJP in maiden LS speech

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra launched a scathing attack on the BJP in her maiden Lok Sabha speech, accusing the government of trying to weaken the Constitution and prioritizing the interests of one individual over the people. She criticized the BJP's alleged attempts to change the Constitution, the growing monopoly of the Adani Group, atrocities on women, and the demand for a nationwide caste census. She also challenged the BJP to hold elections using ballot paper, saying it would expose the reality.

Hafiz Saeed leads march for Kashmir 'freedom'

Hafiz Saeed leads march for Kashmir 'freedom'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Hafiz Saeed on Tuesday led a 'Kashmir Caravan' from Lahore to Islamabad

How To Make A Successful Retirement Plan

How To Make A Successful Retirement Plan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Follow these simple steps if you want to create a solid retirement corpus and retire young, says Anamika Pareek.