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Cricket Buzz: Arjun Tendulkar picked in Mumbai squad

Cricket Buzz: Arjun Tendulkar picked in Mumbai squad

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and a left-arm pacer, has been named in the 15-member Mumbai squad for the upcoming 'Bapuna Cup' to be held in Nagpur.

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Dressed in pink, her hands flying about in eloquent gestures, excitement on her face, Indrani made quite a picture. There was pin-drop silence as she made strong points about why nothing in the hearings had uncovered anything against her. She spoke about there being "Not a shred of evidence... No scientific evidence because it didn't happen!"

'Was there a murder', asks Rijiju on police 'inaction' during court violence

'Was there a murder', asks Rijiju on police 'inaction' during court violence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday kicked up a storm with his remarks "was there a murder" on being asked why police had not acted against lawyers and others thrashing journalists, students and teachers at the premises of the court hearing the JNU case.

Kangana sued for tweet on elderly woman farmer protester

Kangana sued for tweet on elderly woman farmer protester

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Ranaut, who made headlines with her ugly spat with Dosanjh on Twitter, was served a legal notice on Friday by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee which is seeking an unconditional apology from the actor.

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

14 injured in explosion near hospital in Pakistan's Quetta

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The bomb was planted along the side of the road and exploded as the Anti-Terrorism Force vehicle passed by.

Coming up, in January: Action Hero Biju, Paavada

Coming up, in January: Action Hero Biju, Paavada

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

A look at Malayalam movies releasing in January.

Sheena Bora trial: Not accusing Peter, says Indrani

Sheena Bora trial: Not accusing Peter, says Indrani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Peter's lawyer paints Indrani as a master manipulator, looking to waste the court's time and use the media to manipulate public perception about his client. 'She is "trying to exonerate herself," the lawyer argues, and accuses Indrani of "trying to lay a trap" for Peter "and attempting to malign his reputation"...'

Why Bollywood is NOT worth its name

Why Bollywood is NOT worth its name

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The Rs 19,100 crore 'Indian film industry' is more than its monikers for three simple reasons, feels Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Kasauli officer's death is a result of non-implementation of law: SC

Kasauli officer's death is a result of non-implementation of law: SC

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Pulling up the Himachal Pradesh government, the apex court told the state government to implement the law.

K'taka Governor won't budge; plays by rules

K'taka Governor won't budge; plays by rules

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Reacting to the demand made by Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday seeking an apology, state Governor H R Bharadwaj has made it clear that a request for prosecution of the chief minister and home minister in connection with a land scam cannot be ignored in the interest of democratic principles.

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The encounter is an attempt by authorities to distract people from the government's failures to safeguard women's rights, the activists said.

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Sheena Bora Trial: Dog breeder Doglis takes the stand

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'Quite the raconteur, much to the dismay of Courtroom 51's CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale, Christopher 'Doglis' Marquis, a Bandra dog-breeder who was Prosecution Witness No 57 and a panch or witness, seemed to move into the witness box with glee, embellishing every answer that he gave to the lawyers' questions with a variety of additional details.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

Why was Indrani fasting?

Why was Indrani fasting?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

It turned out that Indrani, who was wearing the Navratri Day 2 green, was fasting for the festival. That caused the impish CBI prosecutor Badami to ask her police detail, "looking for salvation?".

Pak court rejects Davis's claim about immunity

Pak court rejects Davis's claim about immunity

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

In a setback to the United States' efforts to seek early release of its national Raymond Davis, who was arrested for double murder, a Pakistani court on Thursday rejected his claim that he has diplomatic immunity and said it would go ahead with his trial. During the last hearing of the case, 37-year-old Davis, a suspected Central Intelligence Agency contractor, had filed an application in which he insisted that he had immunity.

Sheena Bora Trial: Will Peter's nightmare end?

Sheena Bora Trial: Will Peter's nightmare end?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

'I am an old man. 64 years... Never used influence.' 'I am not a politician or a criminal. What influence?' 'Retired. I could not protect myself even (from fabricated charges)?' 'Have no money now either.' 'I don't want to die in custody in disrepute.'

Bangladesh hangs ex-Army officer for Sheikh Mujib's assassination

Bangladesh hangs ex-Army officer for Sheikh Mujib's assassination

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Former captain Abdul Majed was hanged for his involvement in the 1975 coup in which the country's founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was assassinated, nearly four-and-a-half decades after the high profile massacre.

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

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.

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'If this is the India you're talking about, where there is no space for minorities, where you have hate, where people can enter universities and beat students up, let me be anti-national.' 'I'll carry that as a badge of honour.'

South Africa to appeal Pistorius six-year murder sentence: Radio 702

South Africa to appeal Pistorius six-year murder sentence: Radio 702

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The South African government will appeal Oscar Pistorius's six-year murder sentence, Talk Radio 702 said on Thursday.

Bouchard out of US Open but legal battle continues

Bouchard out of US Open but legal battle continues

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Eugenie Bouchard slumped to a first-round defeat at the US Open on Tuesday but the Canadian might yet leave Flushing Meadows a big winner with her lawsuit against the Grand Slam and United States Tennis Association still to hit the courts.

Lalit Modi allowed to contest RCA elections

Lalit Modi allowed to contest RCA elections

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi received a shot in the arm on Wednesday after a Supreme Court-appointed observer cleared his nomination to contest for the post of president in Thursday's Rajasthan Cricket Association elections in Jaipur.

Has justice been served?

Has justice been served?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Let us not fool ourselves into thinking that by sidestepping the rule of law, justice has been served in this case because we have once again very conveniently and completely absolved society's responsibility in all of this,' says Neetika Vishwanath.

NRAI nominates Anjum Moudgil for Khel Ratna, Jaspal for Dronachary Award

NRAI nominates Anjum Moudgil for Khel Ratna, Jaspal for Dronachary Award

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The NRAI has sent the names of champion pistol shooters Saurabh Chaudhary and Abhishek Verma for the prestigious Arjuna Award, according to federation sources.

3 suspected Chhota Rajan men held for Azmi murder

3 suspected Chhota Rajan men held for Azmi murder

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the sensational murder case of lawyer Shahid Azmi in Mumbai, the police said.

Review: Court: Better in parts, than as a whole

Review: Court: Better in parts, than as a whole

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Alas, as an indictment of our legal system, Court doesn't prick deeply, says Raja Sen.

KG Bopaiah to stay pro tem speaker, floor test to be broadcast live

KG Bopaiah to stay pro tem speaker, floor test to be broadcast live

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The order came after the Congress-JD-S combine had challenged the appointment of K G Bopaiah as the pro tem speaker by Governor Vajubhai Vala.

World shooting: Sensational Saurabh smashes junior record for gold

World shooting: Sensational Saurabh smashes junior record for gold

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Asian Games gold-medallist Saurabh Chaudhary shattered the world record to claim the junior 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Championships

What happens when you speak truth to power

What happens when you speak truth to power

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

No one was surprised when Rajendra Singh was found shot and killed in broad daylight, not far from the local police station, notes Geetanjali Krishna.

SC orders judicial inquiry in Hyderabad encounter

SC orders judicial inquiry in Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The bench noted that "conflicting versions about the incident demands an inquiry to uncover the true facts".

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Soccer Extras: Maradona to coach Argentine club

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why people celebrated Hyderabad encounter

Why people celebrated Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Government data shows getting justice is a long-drawn-out process for rape victims.

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Overseas investment hubs may come under Sebi scanner for China links

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The regulator last week reached out to custodians for beneficial ownership information of investors coming from China, Hong Kong, and 11 other countries.

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Wow! Only black celebs featured on this calendar

Wow! Only black celebs featured on this calendar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Presenting the behind-the-scenes pics from the Pirelli Calendar 2018 shot by Tim Walker in London.

ISL: Marcelinho threatens legal action against Delhi Dynamos

ISL: Marcelinho threatens legal action against Delhi Dynamos

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Marcelo Leite Pereira, the Golden Boot winner of Indian Super League 3, has threatened to take legal action against his franchise Delhi Dynamos and possibly approach FIFA for non-payment of dues amounting to $ 25,000.

Who will win Bigg Boss 12? PREDICT!

Who will win Bigg Boss 12? PREDICT!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Take your pick from Dipika, Deepak, Romil, Karanvir and S Sreesanth!

'Delhi women's panel chief Cong member, media takes money from Modi'

'Delhi women's panel chief Cong member, media takes money from Modi'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

In the eye of a storm, controversial Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Saturday accused the media of taking money from Narendra Modi and slammed the Delhi Commission for Women.

Sharjeel Khan to appeal against five year ban

Sharjeel Khan to appeal against five year ban

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Sharjeel's lawyer Shaighan Ejaz confirmed that a decision has been taken to appeal the ban but on what grounds the appeal would be filed would be decided after the full order of the tribunal comes out by September 7.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.