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Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Vadra's interim protection from arrest extended till March 25

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Enforcement Directorate alleged that he was not cooperating and sought his custodial interrogation.

'People are losing relatives because...'

'People are losing relatives because...'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'...of the non-availability of doctor expertise or appropriate treatment.' 'That's because of the nature of the disease at this point of time, it is very difficult to contain.'

Mallya seen at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Mallya seen at book launch event attended by India's UK envoy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The High Commissioner upon seeing Mallya walk in actually at the mid of the event, got up and left

Back to the wall, will Choksi still manage to pull off a trick or two?

Back to the wall, will Choksi still manage to pull off a trick or two?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Given how everything has played out, Mehul Choksi, now 62, achieved all that he wanted but for all the wrong reasons, says Pavan Lall.

'Three Musketeers' get life sentences for UK terror plot

'Three Musketeers' get life sentences for UK terror plot

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Sentencing the men, Justice Globe said the men had been gripped by a "long-standing, radical, violent ideology".

Sharif, daughter to be shifted from Adiala to Sihala jail amid security fears

Sharif, daughter to be shifted from Adiala to Sihala jail amid security fears

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Adiala jail authorities have limited the movement of Sharif after some prisoners started chanting slogans against him as he was out for a stroll in the courtyard of his barrack on Thursday morning.

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.'

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic, Barty advance; Jabeur makes history

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com28 May 2019

In a departure from the past, when IHCL adopted the organic route for entering markets like London and New York, this time around the expansion will be acquisition-led.

Of Welspun, Cyprus and the FEMA conundrum

Of Welspun, Cyprus and the FEMA conundrum

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The sluggish legal system in India makes it extremely difficult for law-enforcing agencies in the ministry of finance to punish violations of foreign exchange laws. Unfortunately, it is not just FEMA. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act too has significant infirmities, say Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Pranati Mehra.

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

Confusion over shades of blue in notice against Lalit Modi, jokes Jaitley

Confusion over shades of blue in notice against Lalit Modi, jokes Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Breaking his silence, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday came out in strong defence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in the 'Modigate' saying she acted "bona fide" and with "good intentions" and the entire government and party were one on the issue.

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

The watch dogs that didn't bark for IL&FS

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Did men and women of redoubtable experience and public service, upholders of the country's steel frame and paragons of corporate governance, never smell a rat?

Subrata Roy all set for first deal from Tihar

Subrata Roy all set for first deal from Tihar

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Jail officials, group to thrash out finer details to enable late night skype with Los Angeles-based buyers.

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Robert Vadra's interim bail extended till March 2

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Vadra, on Facebook termed as "witch hunt" the Enforcement Directorate's action of attaching assets of a firm linked to him, and claimed that it showed "complete misuse of assertion of power".

Cancellation of Arjuna to Maheshwary challenged in Delhi HC

Cancellation of Arjuna to Maheshwary challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 May 2014

A Kerala-based organisation moved the Delhi high court on Friday against the Centre's last-minute decision to deny triple jumper Renjith Maheshwary the prestigious Arjuna award in 2013.

It's time for the wrestlers to shine in Rio

It's time for the wrestlers to shine in Rio

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

A turbulent run-up to the Rio Games behind him, Narsingh Yadav will be eyeing a fairytale climax while old warhorse Yogeshwar Dutt would look to bid adieu with a second straight medal when India begin their Olympic wrestling campaign on Monday.

Now a Dalit quota stick to beat AMU with

Now a Dalit quota stick to beat AMU with

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'The brazen politics, in this series of bullying of AMU by functionaries of the Union and provincial governments, utterly disregarding the fact that the matter is sub judice, is quite obvious.' 'One needs to see through the desperate politics of the BJP which governs both Uttar Pradesh and the Centre, especially its woes over its Dalit support base,' says AMU Professor Mohammad Sajjad.

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

What Modi can learn from Singapore's Lee

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Lee Kuan Yew told me he used to look to India, especially the writings of Nehru and Sardar Panikkar, for guidance on governance.' 'It's ironic that India should have so much to learn of the spirit of democracy from his son,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

The Oxford alumnus fighting the Bihar election

The Oxford alumnus fighting the Bihar election

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

'The uneducated think of their rights as a gift. This is deeply troubling.' 'If they were educated they could claim what is rightfully theirs.'

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Mallya consults 'formidable' lawyer to defend him

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Award-winning lawyer, Claire Montgomery, the Queen's Counsel, is likely to fight the Indian government's attempt to extradite him to India.

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Will go back to ICJ if Pak violates ruling: Harish Salve

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Salve said it is important to be 'positive' after such a positive ruling.

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

Bharat Ki Baat: What a Surreal Event!

Bharat Ki Baat: What a Surreal Event!

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'From the evidently pre-selected questions to the promotional slides on a screen redolent of the official audio-visual department, the choreography was palpably intended to present the prime minister in as good a light as possible in a 'safe' environment insulated from uncomfortable questions,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Here comes the sun for Mallya

Here comes the sun for Mallya

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'For Mallya, it seems 'the night is dark and full of terrors' and if you believe his lawyers, he's only looking for some sunshine,' says Veer Arjun Singh.

Pistorius cleared of murder, culpable homicide verdict to come

Pistorius cleared of murder, culpable homicide verdict to come

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Oscar Pistorius was cleared on Thursday of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp but the Olympic and Paralympic track star faces a troubled night after the South African judge adjourned for the day before ruling on a charge of culpable homicide.

Who is discharging the chief minister's functions?

Who is discharging the chief minister's functions?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

'It is certain Jayalalithaa will be in no position to attend to official business.' 'Indeed, doctors would have forbidden anything that would aggravate her condition and lead to complications,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant, advising how a Constitutional vacuum can be averted in Tamil Nadu.

'Narsingh has brought shame to India and wrestling,' says Sushil's coach

'Narsingh has brought shame to India and wrestling,' says Sushil's coach

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

With Narsingh's participation in serious doubt, Aruneel Sadadekar/Rediff.com spoke exclusively to Sushil Kumar's coach Satpal Singh.

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Dimitrov comes of age to win ATP Finals title

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Grigor Dimitrov claimed the biggest title of his career and sent out a huge statement of intent as the stylish Bulgarian beat David Goffin 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 to win the ATP Finals.

Djokovic hails his return to the top as phenomenal

Djokovic hails his return to the top as "phenomenal"

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The 14-time Grand Slam winner said he is happy and proud to have reached the summit of the game for a fourth separate spell.

Sharif's exit won't change Pak's India policy

Sharif's exit won't change Pak's India policy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

No matter who replaces Sharif, India must maintain its guard, says Col Anil Bhat (Retired).

Kalmadi aide Mahendroo released from jail

Kalmadi aide Mahendroo released from jail

Rediff.com15 Jan 2011

CWG organising committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi's close aide Sanjay Mahendroo, who had been arrested for alleged bunglings in the Queen's Baton relay in London in 2009, was released here on bail on Saturday evening following a court order.

Mallya can seek Emergency Certificate to return to India: MEA

Mallya can seek Emergency Certificate to return to India: MEA

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Emergency Certificate is specifically meant to provide a travel document to an Indian citizen to return to India

Vikram Bakshi offers buying out McDonald's stake in in JV

Vikram Bakshi offers buying out McDonald's stake in in JV

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The estranged Indian partner of McDonald's, Vikram Bakshi, on Thursday offered buying out the US food major's stake in their joint venture Connaught Plaza Restaurants.

'Gandhi would have had social media accounts'

'Gandhi would have had social media accounts'

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'Gandhi has not become out of date, we have.'

Pak media slams authorities over confusion after Sharif's arrest

Pak media slams authorities over confusion after Sharif's arrest

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Maryam and her husband are likely to file an appeal challenging the verdict in the Avenfield Properties corruption case.

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan tries to cement ties with Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

India should remember that Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations will remain special due, not least, to bonds of all Muslims with The Holy Land. They would also be strategic enough, irrespective of whether the ambassador is a military man or a career civilian appointee., notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Haley said that she believes that legal immigration is the "fabric" of America, pointing out that she is the "proud daughter" of Indian immigrants.

'GST is stuck because of politicking'

'GST is stuck because of politicking'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'The role reversal of those in favour of GST and those opposing it is troubling.'