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Sena dares BJP to file cases against Arnab's 'treason'

Sena dares BJP to file cases against Arnab's 'treason'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

It is good BJP leaders filed offences against makers of Tandav web series over its content, but they will be truly men if the party registers cases also against journalist Arnab Goswami who insulted martyrdom of Indian soldiers, the Shiv Sena said on Thursday.

No official conspiracy charge pressed by NCB: Aryan's lawyers at bail hearing

No official conspiracy charge pressed by NCB: Aryan's lawyers at bail hearing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The NCB spoke about Aryan Khan, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son, and others of being accused of a conspiracy, but it never pressed that charge officially following their arrest in a drugs case, their lawyer told the Bombay High Court during bail hearing on Wednesday.

Aryan Episode Won't Affect Brand SRK

Aryan Episode Won't Affect Brand SRK

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

SRK's persona and brand power has been built over nearly 30 years of public acclaim and love. Brands perhaps believe that his troubles are transitory and that as a human brand he has long legs capable of striding over controversies, explains ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Rhea procured drugs for Sushant through her brother: NCB

Rhea procured drugs for Sushant through her brother: NCB

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Rajput's manager Samuel Miranda and cook Dipesh Sawant used to collect the contraband and make `joints' (marijuana cigarettes) for the deceased actor, a NCB officer claimed.

Jhund Review

Jhund Review

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Playing a character put off by the idea of retirement is becoming on Bachchan. Hands in pocket, eyes firmly focused on his mission, conviction inks his speech while his serene, sensitive, portrayal has a calming effect on the kids and Jhund, observes Sukanya Verma.

Nawab Malik's Daughter Speaks Out!

Nawab Malik's Daughter Speaks Out!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Once you are in their system, they finish you with the never-ending processes.' 'Once your family member is arrested, you are just running between lawyers, courts and the jail.' 'The process to prove that you are innocent drains you to such an extent that you are finished.'

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

'My time in jail scarred me forever'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'Your faith in the system, and in the fact that you are a citizen of this country and have rights, starts eroding.'

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

ASK DR JAIN: How do I get rid of acne scars?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

103 kg gold seized by CBI 'missing', probe on

103 kg gold seized by CBI 'missing', probe on

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

The Madras high court has directed the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-CID police to probe the case of 'missing' gold, which left the country's premier investigating agency red-faced.

Burdwan: Police seize 653 crude bombs, arrest over 1000

Burdwan: Police seize 653 crude bombs, arrest over 1000

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

In a major crackdown, 653 crude bombs were seized from West Bengal's Burdwan district and as many as 1,117 people have been arrested in the drive launched by the police.

'Drug crime is the most serious crime our country is facing'

'Drug crime is the most serious crime our country is facing'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'We are also seeing the birth of new evil, the new face of drug distribution where human interface has reduced; consumers are using the Dark Web to source supplies and using cryptocurrencies as payment mode.'

It's not such a Wonderful Afterlife after all

It's not such a Wonderful Afterlife after all

Rediff.com7 May 2010

The film quickly drifts into the absurd and unbelievable, and stays there throughout, with a plot riddled with inconsistencies and gaps that otherwise would be fatal if Chadha hadn't set out to be so self-mocking.

Music review: Arai Enn 305 il Kadavul

Music review: Arai Enn 305 il Kadavul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Arai Enn 305 il Kadavul's album by Vidyasagar is listener friendly with the right mix of fast beats, melody and entertaining lyrics. Go for it!

Sushant in the habit of consuming drugs, not me: Rhea

Sushant in the habit of consuming drugs, not me: Rhea

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In her bail application filed in the HC on Tuesday, Chakraborty said she is just 28 years of age, and besides the probe by the NCB, she has been subjected to three more investigations by police and central agencies, and a "simultaneous media trial".

Court finds no 'reasonable grounds' to not link Rhea to drug case

Court finds no 'reasonable grounds' to not link Rhea to drug case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'The investigation is at preliminary stage, therefore, from the available record, it can not be said that there are no reasonable grounds to connect the accused (Rhea) (to the case),' the court observed. The court also said there is possibility of the accused tampering with evidence if released on bail.

Bihar's liquor problems: Far from over

Bihar's liquor problems: Far from over

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Prohibition is resulting in prisons getting overcrowded.

Hindi words in 'criminal slang'

Hindi words in 'criminal slang'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

the Israel police has published a "Dictionary of Criminal Slang" which includes Hindi words like 'Charas', 'Ganja' and 'Chillum.'

Pappu Yadav spoke to ministers from jail cell

Pappu Yadav spoke to ministers from jail cell

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Jailed RJD member of Parliament spoke to Bihar Jail Minister Raghvendra Pratap Singh and many other ministers on the mobile phone which was seized from him during a raid on Beur jail on Wednesday.

5 convicted for raping, robbing Danish woman in Delhi

5 convicted for raping, robbing Danish woman in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The judge convicted them for the offences under sections 376 (D) (gang rape), 395 (dacoity), 366 (kidnapping), 342 (wrongful confinement), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.

Danish gang rape: Court records statements of police officials

Danish gang rape: Court records statements of police officials

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

A Delhi court on Saturday recorded the statement of two police officials in a case in which a 52-year-old Danish woman was allegedly gang raped by nine persons last year.

EC seizes over Rs 39 cr cash, foreign currency in Bihar polls

EC seizes over Rs 39 cr cash, foreign currency in Bihar polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

An estimated Rs 39 crore in cash and over 1.67 lakh litres of illicit liquor has been seized by Election Commission-appointed teams in the Bihar assembly elections till now.

Unaccounted Rs 12.36 lakh seized from BJP MLA's husband's car

Unaccounted Rs 12.36 lakh seized from BJP MLA's husband's car

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

An unaccounted cash of Rs 12.36 lakh was on Thursday seized from a car registered in the name of a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA's husband in the state capital during a special drive in view of Bihar assembly elections.

Danish woman gangrape: police custody of five accused extended

Danish woman gangrape: police custody of five accused extended

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Five persons arrested in connection with the gangrape of a 51-year-old Danish tourist were on Monday sent in police custody till January 23 by a Delhi court.

Jaitley's gift: A 'Rs 200 crore statue' Budget!

Jaitley's gift: A 'Rs 200 crore statue' Budget!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

That "Rollback Budget" ushered in an era of rollback.

Modi seeks vote for tainted candidate in Bihar

Modi seeks vote for tainted candidate in Bihar

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday campaigned for the party's 'bahubali' candidate Satish Chandra Dubey in Bihar's Valmikinagar parliamentary constituency.

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

NIA files charge sheet in Pak-instigated espionage case

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

National Investigation Agency filed the charge sheet in a court here in a case of alleged espionage and attempts to carry out sabotage activities in India at the instigation of Pakistan.

7 young men and their unusual start-up

7 young men and their unusual start-up

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The Bombay Hemp Company offers goods fashioned out of hemp, the lesser known cousin of ganja.

Have you watched these short films?

Have you watched these short films?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Streaming a diverse range of moods and moments, these films are a fairly commendable effort if not always riveting, feels Sukanya Verma.

257 terrorists, 91 security personnel killed in J&K in 2018

257 terrorists, 91 security personnel killed in J&K in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The police chief asked the youth to focus on studies and their careers and not indulge in violence by getting swayed by the propaganda.

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.

Three more arrested in Danish woman's gang rape case

Three more arrested in Danish woman's gang rape case

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Three more persons, including a minor, were on Friday arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a 51-year-old Danish tourist at knife-point near New Delhi railway station on January 14.

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Sheena Bora Trial: When Mekhail last met Sheena

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

After the wedding, Sheena and Mekhail did not meet again. Four or five months later she met her death. Mekhail referred to their last meeting without overt emotion, clear-eyed.

Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller

Review: Isai is a compelling musical thriller

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

S J Surya's Isai is definitely worth a watch.

Sasikala paid Rs 2 cr to get VIP treatment in jail, says officer

Sasikala paid Rs 2 cr to get VIP treatment in jail, says officer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

DG (Prisons) rejected allegations, saying action will be taken against DIG D Roopa.

Christmas rave party busted near Delhi; 50 held

Christmas rave party busted near Delhi; 50 held

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Seven people have been arrested after anti-narcotics sleuths and Haryana police busted a suspected Christmas-eve rave party being held at a farmhouse in Mewat district on the outskirts of Delhi.

Review: MSG The Messenger is not a movie

Review: MSG The Messenger is not a movie

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

MSG is a feature-length advertisement you'd be best advised to forego, says Raja Sen.

Prohibition will fail in Bihar as it has in Gujarat

Prohibition will fail in Bihar as it has in Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Its three primary effects are to send the alcohol economy underground (depriving the state of revenue), to criminalise the casual drinker and to criminalise the police,' says Aakar Patel.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why Indrani Smiled

Sheena Bora Trial: Why Indrani Smiled

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Mekhail delivered the most deliberate heart-tugging line of the day: "If a son asks his mother for money is wrong, then tell me." At the back Indrani gave one of her most beaming smiles that was meant to convey the exact opposite. This was no mother happy that her son had said he turned to her when he needed money because she was his mother.
Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.