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HC voices displeasure over filmmakers 'corrupting' young minds

HC voices displeasure over filmmakers 'corrupting' young minds

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Madras high court has expressed displeasure over filmmakers "corrupting the minds of the youth" by using vulgar words in songs and by projecting more violence in films, instead of inculcating moral values.

How Vanita Gupta successfully took on Bush admn

How Vanita Gupta successfully took on Bush admn

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Dozens of children were released from the facility as a result of the litigation and as a result of the deal.

Talwars refuse Rs 49,000 for dental services to jail inmates

Talwars refuse Rs 49,000 for dental services to jail inmates

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The Talwars have been attending to patients since November 2013, when they were put behind bars.

Surely, the PM didn't cancel Taseer's OCI!

Surely, the PM didn't cancel Taseer's OCI!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'That would be ridiculous and uncharacteristic of the PM.' 'It is also not how things happen in illiberal States.' 'In such places, lower-level functionaries of every rank and hue seek to ingratiate themselves with the highest authority by going pell-mell after dissenters and outsiders,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

A long walk for normalcy in Kashmir

A long walk for normalcy in Kashmir

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

It will require a political and tactical genius to, first, assuage the hurt feelings of the locals over the denial of their state's privileged status, and then to accommodate the national objectives of integration and development as spelt out by New Delhi, points out Amulya Ganguli.

RKSP to give Salem election ticket

RKSP to give Salem election ticket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Rai said Salem's lawyers were making efforts to get his name registered in the voter list in Mubarakpur assembly segment.

HC admits RJD MP Shahabuddin's appeal

HC admits RJD MP Shahabuddin's appeal

Rediff.com30 May 2007

A Siwan court had sentenced him to life imprisonment for kidnapping a CPI-ML worker in 1999.

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

From a dystopian world set in 2047 to one of the most publicised crime trials in America, Nikita Puri brings you top 5 binge-worthy series.

Brahmaputra valley paralysed by Assam bandh

Brahmaputra valley paralysed by Assam bandh

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

However, no untoward incident was reported till noon.

Pak polls 'stolen', results 'tainted and dubious': Sharif

Pak polls 'stolen', results 'tainted and dubious': Sharif

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Sharif said that Khan's position was much weaker this time than in 2013 when last general elections were held.

Militants in Varanasi jail in contact with ISI

Militants in Varanasi jail in contact with ISI

Rediff.com22 Jan 2005

The details of the telephonic conversation between the militants and ISI officials came to light earlier this week during a raid by Intelligence Bureau sleuths.

HC orders taking Shahabuddin to AIIMS

HC orders taking Shahabuddin to AIIMS

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

A state RJD delegation led by its president Abdul Bari Siddiqui had also petitioned Bihar governor R S Gavai earlier in July seeking specialised treatment for Shahabuddin outside the state.

'This government has tamed everyone'

'This government has tamed everyone'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'They (the government) want to tame everything.' 'The entire systems they are trying to change.'

Stop violence in name of religion: Celebs to PM

Stop violence in name of religion: Celebs to PM

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In the letter dated July 23, the celebrities have said that "exemplary punishment" should be meted out "swiftly and surely" in such cases.

Mammoth challenges India faces

Mammoth challenges India faces

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

'As a nation we are tearing ourselves apart through decisions we have deliberately chosen to take,' argues Aakar Patel.

Resolution introduced in US House to block sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Resolution introduced in US House to block sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

A top United States lawmaker has introduced a "joint resolution" in the House of Representatives to express Congress's disapproval over an arms deal with Pakistan which includes the sale of eight nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets to the latter.

In Tihar, prisoners are turning in-house reformers

In Tihar, prisoners are turning in-house reformers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

Tihar, with its hard-to-manage prison population, had always posed a formidable challenge to authorities until a ray of hope was sighted while Kiran Bedi was at the helm of affairs.

Police arrest Kanchi Mutt manager

Police arrest Kanchi Mutt manager

Rediff.com25 Dec 2004

Sundaresa Iyer is a confidant of incarcerated Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati, who is the prime accused in the murder of temple official Sankararaman and the assault on former mutt employee Radhakrishnan.

Toni Morrison: Despots won't lose control over media

Toni Morrison: Despots won't lose control over media

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

This excerpt, from her recently released Mouth Full Of Blood (February 19, 2019), reflects what is happening in many countries across the world today.

No bail for Shahabuddin

No bail for Shahabuddin

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

The RJD MP surrendered last month in connection with a case of abduction and suspected murder of CPI-ML activist Munna Chaudhary in 2001.

Rajiv case: Families of convicts upset of SC order

Rajiv case: Families of convicts upset of SC order

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court's decision to refer the issue of remission of death sentence of Rajiv Gandhi killers to a Constitution Bench has disappointed family members of the incarcerated who have been waiting for a favourable order for their release.

Stalin: From gritty teenage campaigner to mature DMK boss

Stalin: From gritty teenage campaigner to mature DMK boss

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The 65-year-old leader's ascent as the DMK chief heralds a new era in the Dravidian party, making him only the second man after his father to be elected as party president.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

'Vanita Gupta is the greatest civil rights lawyer of her generation' Praise comes flying in from all corners Vanita Gupta is appointed acting US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The 39-year-old is known for her work in criminal justice reforms, legalising marijuana and racial justice, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

Hindutva isolates India in world opinion

Hindutva isolates India in world opinion

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Modi cannot drag India back into a primitive epoch resembling the religious wars in medieval Europe and at the same time claim to represent the aspirations of modernity among Indians,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

This is opening the door to mob rule

This is opening the door to mob rule

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Once such conduct becomes legitimate through political and popular sanction, then the ordinary citizen will have no defences left,' warns Shyam Saran.

Yadav threatens to 'eliminate' jail staff

Yadav threatens to 'eliminate' jail staff

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

The Beur jail staff have complained that Pappu Yadav had threatened to eliminate them for not allowing him to meet visitors.

How to curb Pappu Yadav's activities?

How to curb Pappu Yadav's activities?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

The Supreme Court has asked the CBI where to shift the RJD MP, in prison in connection with a murder case, to stop his activities.

Myanmar frees opposition leaders

Myanmar frees opposition leaders

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

Aung San Suu Kyi may be freed soon, hope party activists.

Hemant Lakhani speaks out!

Hemant Lakhani speaks out!

Rediff.com3 May 2005

12 Maoists shot dead in Nepal

12 Maoists shot dead in Nepal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

All five zones, including the Kathmandu valley, were badly affected by the strike. Schools and colleges and major markets remained shut. Vehicular traffic was thin.

Faesal 'instigated' people against country: J-K govt

Faesal 'instigated' people against country: J-K govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Faesal had no student visa, though he claimed that he was going to the United States for studies, the state government, through DIG, CKR, Srinagar, said in an affidavit.

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Will Varavara Rao be freed from prison?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The poet and professor's 'life breath is now in the hands of those sworn to uphold his Constitutional right to life.' 'Will they be true to their oath?', asks Jyoti Punwani.

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

'The last couple of years have been very good'

'The last couple of years have been very good'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'My journey as an actor started to evolve when Web series started blowing out in a big way.' 'I lucked out because Inside Edge was one of the first big shows so that gave me a good platform, and led to more opportunities.' 'Web series have an ensemble star cast, and the characters are well written.' 'It's not only about a hero or a villain.'

TADA cases against Kalani dropped

TADA cases against Kalani dropped

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

The Ulhasnagar MLA spent nine years in jail and won elections twice while still incarcerated. He was released on bail on September 4, 2001.

DU professor Saibaba jailed for Maoist links gets bail

DU professor Saibaba jailed for Maoist links gets bail

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

"You have been extremely unfair to the accused, especially looking at his medical condition. If material witnesses have been examined, then there is no point in putting him in jail," the bench said to the police.