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Kunal Kamra asks BookMyShow if he's banned, it says...

Kunal Kamra asks BookMyShow if he's banned, it says...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has written an open letter to BookMyShow requesting the online ticketing platform to either not delist him or to hand over the contact information of audience members he has earned through his solo shows over the years. The letter comes days after Shiv Sena claimed BookMyShow had taken Kamra off the sale and artists list from its platform amid ongoing controversy around his 'traitor' jibe against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Senior citizens can cancel gift deed if children...: HC

Senior citizens can cancel gift deed if children...: HC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The Madras High Court has ruled that senior citizens can cancel gift or settlement deeds executed in favor of their children or close relatives if they fail to take care of them, even if it was not explicitly mentioned in the conditions imposed in the deeds. The court said the love and affection being the consideration, which can be traced out in the Settlement Deed, would be sufficient to hold that such love and affection was an implied condition that the senior citizen will be taken care of by the beneficiary of the Settlement Deed or gift deed.

Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Reconstruction of the terminal is expected to be completed by September 2028.

EC moves SC against Madras HC observations on surge in COVID cases

EC moves SC against Madras HC observations on surge in COVID cases

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The Madras high court had observed that the responsible EC officials should probably be tried on murder charges for their failure to ensure adherence to COVID-19 protocols during the election process in four states and a Union Territory.

Kamal Haasan visits Madras University, denied entry

Kamal Haasan visits Madras University, denied entry

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The MNM chief said he was at the varsity to express solidarity with the students, who are on protest for the third day on Wednesday.

Shami struggles for rhythm, Chennai T20I return unlikely

Shami struggles for rhythm, Chennai T20I return unlikely

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Mohammed Shami's much-awaited return to top-flight cricket did not receive too many supporting signals during the seasoned pacer's nearly hour-long stint of varying intensity at the India nets here on Friday. Despite working hard on finding his bowling rhythm, Shami never really hit his flowing peak. While he was expected to feature in the playing 11 during India's first T20I against England at Kolkata on Wednesday, the management decided to delay his comeback. Shami's rhythm and sharpness gradually hit a higher gear but the whole picture was one of rustiness, raising questions about his current form and the decision to select him for the series against England and the Champions Trophy.

Student suicide: IIT Madras says committed to fair play

Student suicide: IIT Madras says committed to fair play

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Political parties have demanded a thorough probe after the family of the student, who hailed from Kerala, accused a faculty member of the IIT-M of driving her to commit suicide.

Transferred to Meghalaya, Madras HC Chief Justice resigns

Transferred to Meghalaya, Madras HC Chief Justice resigns

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The collegium had recommended her transfer on August 28, after which she had made a representation requesting it to reconsider the proposal.

SC gets 2 new judges, to regain full strength

SC gets 2 new judges, to regain full strength

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan were on Tuesday elevated as judges of the Supreme Court.

Govt accepts resignation of Madras HC Chief Justice

Govt accepts resignation of Madras HC Chief Justice

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Her resignation has been accepted with effect from September 6, it said.

No indication of 'mass malpractice' in NEET-UG 2024: Centre

No indication of 'mass malpractice' in NEET-UG 2024: Centre

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Centre said the data analytics of results of NEET-UG 2024 show the marks distribution follows the bell-shaped curve that is witnessed in any large-scale examination indicating no abnormality.

Goodbye Skipper!

Goodbye Skipper!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'. 'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue chip B-School audience that MBB stood for "Marwadi by birth"!' Shivanand Kanavi salutes Shashi Ruia, co-founder of the Essar group who passed into the ages on November 25, 2024 in Mumbai.

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'It was great to have the Indian roots reflected in full force.'

WATCH: Narendra Modi's inspiring speech at IIT-Madras

WATCH: Narendra Modi's inspiring speech at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Narendra Modi addressed the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras' graduating class of 2019.

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Paddy Shivalkar: Man who accepted his fate with smile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.

'Not Easy For New Delhi To Overlook Delimitation'

'Not Easy For New Delhi To Overlook Delimitation'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'If delimitation is not handled well by the Centre, the southern states are certainly going to challenge it.'

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The bench said the report submitted by the special judge indicates that he has 29 cases with him. In many cases, the trial has begun while in many others the trial is yet to begin.

Personal data of about 3 cr Star Health customers up for sale

Personal data of about 3 cr Star Health customers up for sale

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Personal data like mobile numbers, PAN, addresses and pre-existing medical conditions of about 3.1 crore customers of Star Health Insurance is allegedly available on a website created by a hacker identified as xenZen. The hacker claimed that Star Health's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) sold all the data and later tried to change the terms of their deal.

SC sets aside Madras HC order on EWS quota in medical admissions

SC sets aside Madras HC order on EWS quota in medical admissions

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court Friday set aside a Madras High Court direction that the Centre must seek the top court's approval before implementing 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections in all-India quota seats of medical colleges.

Privacy is media's alliance, fear of surveillance is an assault: HC

Privacy is media's alliance, fear of surveillance is an assault: HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The Madras High Court has asserted that press freedom and privacy are intertwined and that surveillance constitutes an attack on the press, which is considered the fourth pillar of democracy. The court made this observation while addressing petitions filed by the Chennai Press Club and three reporters seeking protection from harassment by a police Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the leak of an FIR concerning a sexual assault case at Anna University. The court highlighted the importance of protecting journalists' sources and criticized the SIT for seizing reporters' mobile phones without justification and for failing to adequately investigate the source of the leaked FIR.

Army Created Bridge Overnight In Wayanad

Army Created Bridge Overnight In Wayanad

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Despite facing inclement weather, rising water levels and the challenges of working through the night, the Madras Engineers Group team completed the bridge at landslide-hit Choorlamala in Wayanad.

SC orders release of YouTuber at once after TN revokes his detention

SC orders release of YouTuber at once after TN revokes his detention

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The top court's order came after the Tamil Nadu government apprised it of the state having revoked his detention order following the opinion of an advisory board on the issue.

Fun 'n' Filmi Quiz For You

Fun 'n' Filmi Quiz For You

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'Unconstitutional': Madras HC quashes 10.5% Vanniyar quota

'Unconstitutional': Madras HC quashes 10.5% Vanniyar quota

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Monday issued an order terming the 10.5 per cent internal reservation for the Vanniyars community in Tamil Nadu as 'unconstitutional.'

Madras HC quashes order impounding author's passport

Madras HC quashes order impounding author's passport

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Madras high court on Friday set aside an order of the regional passport authority in Chennai impounding the passport of Leena Manimekalai, author, lyricist and film-maker.

Cops enter Madras varsity as students continue protest

Cops enter Madras varsity as students continue protest

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While police personnel who entered the campus said they were for the 'safety of the students', the protesters alleged two of the students were picked up by police.

'There's Very Little Comedy These Days'

'There's Very Little Comedy These Days'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'Earlier, the comedy track used to run parallel to the main story with songs et al.' 'Nowadays, it's just once one scene here and there.'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

''Trump Will Do A Deal With China'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Trump's desire to withdraw the US from some arenas on the global stage will result in ceding space to China.'

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Shoojit Sircar's Best Films, Ranked

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This is the magic of Sircar's filmmaking -- National Award winners, many of them -- that makes every new work of his an eagerly-awaited affair.

SC refuses to expunge Madras HC remarks against EC

SC refuses to expunge Madras HC remarks against EC

Rediff.com7 May 2021

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud acknowledged that the Madras high court's remarks were 'harsh', but did not expunge them, saying they do not form part of the judicial order.

Madras varsity students continues CAA protest for 3rd day

Madras varsity students continues CAA protest for 3rd day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The protesting students are seeking withdrawal of the CAA.

Madras HC admits plea against forced religious conversion in schools

Madras HC admits plea against forced religious conversion in schools

Rediff.com6 May 2022

A vacation bench of the Madras high court on Friday admitted a public interest litigation plea to stop forcible conversion of students in schools and ordered notice to the Tamil Nadu government, returnable in four weeks.

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

How 156 Soldiers Built A Bridge of Hope In 36 Hours

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'It was a war-like situation, but instead of enemy fire, we fought against the vagaries of nature,' says Major Seeta Shelke.

'North Will Decide Who Will Rule India In Future'

'North Will Decide Who Will Rule India In Future'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'The southern states will have no voice.' 'Political parties in future need to focus only on one region, the northern region, to win the general election.'

V Narayanan takes charge as ISRO chairman

V Narayanan takes charge as ISRO chairman

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Narayanan has a long and distinguished career at ISRO, having played a key role in several important missions, including Chandrayaan-2 and 3, and the Gaganyaan programme.

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'I need to work to find some joy in this life.'

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Trump Tariffs: How Must India Respond?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India should convert the Trump threat to an India opportunity, re-embracing a more liberal trade regime as a way of reviving manufacturing output and exports.

Shraddha's Post-Diwali Complaint

Shraddha's Post-Diwali Complaint

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Mallika gets nostalgic... Manushii is caught on set... Ranveer shows us what his day is made of...

Infosys to invest up to Rs 17 cr in space tech startup GalaxEye

Infosys to invest up to Rs 17 cr in space tech startup GalaxEye

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

IT firm Infosys on Thursday said it will invest up to Rs 17 crore in space tech startup GalaxEye Space Solutions as part of Infosys Innovation Fund. The investment will be made in equity and series A compulsory convertible preference shares allotment, a regulatory filing said.

CBI should be autonomous like Election Commission: Madras HC

CBI should be autonomous like Election Commission: Madras HC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The CBI Director should be empowered to report directly to the minister and the prime minister with exclusive powers like the Cabinet secretary and should act alone without being under the administration of the central government," the judgment further read.