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'CAA has got nothing to do with Muslim community'

'CAA has got nothing to do with Muslim community'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Nowhere does the CAA state that Muslims will be deprived of their Indian citizenship.'

Tokyo Olympics: First COVID case found at athletes' village

Tokyo Olympics: First COVID case found at athletes' village

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Japan's public has been lukewarm about the Games amid a resurgence in new coronavirus infections and worries that an influx of visitors may create a super-spreader event, straining an already-stretched medical system. Only around 20% of the population is fully vaccinated.

SC releases youth awarded death for rape-murder of infant

SC releases youth awarded death for rape-murder of infant

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

It said since the appellant at present would be more than 20 years old, there was no requirement of sending him to the Juvenile Justice Board or any other child care facility or institution.

Best Of Sanya Malhotra. Vote!

Best Of Sanya Malhotra. Vote!

Rediff.com18 May 2023

As Sanya Malhotra prepares to play a cop investigating the curious case of two missing jackfruits in the quirky new Netflix offering Kathal, here's a list of all her performances so far.

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Economic surveys: A case of hits and misses on GDP numbers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Of the seven surveys presented under Modi govt, predictions of three were quite close to the actual GDP growth rate, one saw the base year change in between, but the last three were way off the mark.

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

49 convicted, 28 acquitted in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Those who were held guilty included Safdar Nagori, Javed Ahmed and Atikur Rehman. Among those acquitted were Mohammad Irfan, Nasir Ahmad and Shakeel Ahmed.

Stocks: When To Buy? When To Sell?

Stocks: When To Buy? When To Sell?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The challenge isn't in selling -- it's easy to sell when the market peaks. The real challenge is in buying back.

ED raids Haryana Cong MLA; seizes cars, jewellery, cash

ED raids Haryana Cong MLA; seizes cars, jewellery, cash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The 59-year-old legislator from the Samalkha in Panipat district is stated to be the 'owner and promoter' of the Mahira real estate group along with his sons Sikander Singh and Vikas Chhoker.

COVID cases mount as athletes arrive in Beijing

COVID cases mount as athletes arrive in Beijing

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The tally from the weekend showed 37 new cases on Sunday with most testing positive after arrival at the airport

Man murders 'look alike' to evade rape case

Man murders 'look alike' to evade rape case

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

To escape charges in a rape case, a man in Tamil Nadu commits a murder.

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Himachal tragedy: Case against project authorities, search on

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

A case of negligence has been registered against authorities of the Larji Hydropower project in Manali even as rescuers on Wednesday negotiated through huge boulders and high level of silt to trace 19 engineering students and a tour guide who were washed away in the turbulent waters of the Beas River.

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rangeela's presence in the fray could have been trifle uncomfortable for Modi. He may not have posed an electoral challenge to the prime minister, but Rangeela's public meetings could have seen people flocking, if only to hear him mimic Modi. In a completely Modi-centric election, the presence of a 'rival' -- if only for a smattering of audience at his meetings -- would not have been particularly appreciated by Modi, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

What You Must Know About Advance Tax

What You Must Know About Advance Tax

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Salaried persons whose liability is fully deducted as tax deducted at source by their employer need not worry about advance tax payments, unless they have other sources of taxable income.

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.'

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Rediff.com27 May 2024

A remarkable story which helped in transforming a bureaucratic organization, to a customer centric organization. This experience may inspire several government / private organizations to modify or adopt digitisation to transform their business, notes Professor N Ravichandran (retd).

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

The Lok Sabha contest in Thiruvananthapuram is shaping up to be a significant battle involving key candidates like Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and Panniyan Ravindran. This three-cornered fight highlights the political dynamics in Kerala's capital city, with each candidate bringing their own vision and promises for the region's development, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

Missing law student's body found in Lucknow

Missing law student's body found in Lucknow

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The Lucknow police recovered the body of a young girl from a locality near the Ambedkar University. Police suspect that the girl, a law student from the university, had been gang raped before being murdered.

Jadeja, Rahul injured, Kohli unavailable: India's desperate search for solutions

Jadeja, Rahul injured, Kohli unavailable: India's desperate search for solutions

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid have enough options to choose from with selectors adding three players to the squad -- Sarfaraz Khan, Sourabh Kumar and Washington Sundar.

Suhana, Khushi, Agastya Win Our Hearts

Suhana, Khushi, Agastya Win Our Hearts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

'I really feel a series would have done more justice to Riverdale and its teens than a movie.'

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Review: Lost In Execution

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Review: Lost In Execution

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Much of Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video's enjoyment comes from the carefully picked star cast who do a pretty good job, observes Mayur Sanap.

'The Best SIP For Long Term Investment?'

'The Best SIP For Long Term Investment?'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Do you have financial planning queries? Ask rediffGURU Anil Rego.

A Tale Of Two Poorams

A Tale Of Two Poorams

Rediff.com8 May 2024

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon.

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Sunny Or Akshay? Who Will You Watch?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Which one will you watch on OTT this week? Sukanya Verma gives us her recommendations.

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

10 booked for gang-rape, murder of girl in Raj; 4 held, ASI suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The victim was allegedly murdered and later burned in a coal furnace in a village of the Bhilwara district, with locals claiming that she was also gang-raped.

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Assam boat tragedy: CM bans private ferries, orders high-level probe

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The CM said that initial probe indicated "mismanagement" to be the prime reason for the accident, which occurred on Wednesday evening.

Fighter: Blood On The Dance Floor

Fighter: Blood On The Dance Floor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Siddharth Anand's artistry bespeaks an upbringing filled with GI Joes, plastic combat boots and plastic bayonets, fake punching noises and fake sounds of gunshots, rudely interrupted by an adult voice saying, 'Beta, all this is good, but try bringing in some feelings too', observes Sreehari Nair.

'Missing China tennis player Peng will reappear in public soon'

'Missing China tennis player Peng will reappear in public soon'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Djokovic says Peng situation horrifying, says tennis must unite.

A website to locate India's missing children

A website to locate India's missing children

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

A new government website allows parents to upload details/photos of their missing children. Naveen Yadav, the official in charge of the venture, explains how the website will help.

Malaikottai Vaaliban: 10 Truths That May Hurt

Malaikottai Vaaliban: 10 Truths That May Hurt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Since nothing irritates Lijo Jose Pellissery more than a throwaway critical judgment, Sreehari Nair carefully presents his opinions about Malaikottai Vaaliban, a good two weeks after he first saw the movie.

'Is my Rs 25L leave encashment tax-exempt?'

'Is my Rs 25L leave encashment tax-exempt?'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Missing nominations can pose a challenge to heirs

Missing nominations can pose a challenge to heirs

Rediff.com24 May 2021

If the nominations are not in place, the heirs need to go through a lengthy process to get access to the money cautions Bindisha Sarang.

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

SC says windfall gains of Rs 338cr established, rejects Sisodia's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

In a setback to former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, the Supreme Court on Monday denied him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying the accusation of "windfall gains" of Rs 338 crore to wholesale liquor dealers was "tentatively supported" by evidence.

MEA official stops car to help, finds laptop, cash, passport stolen

MEA official stops car to help, finds laptop, cash, passport stolen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A senior official serving in the ministry of external affairs was robbed of his official laptop, passport and other valuables after unidentified men broke his car's window pane when he tried to help a person lying unconscious on the Aurobindo Marg in south Delhi, the police said on Tuesday.

SC stays Rahul's conviction, over to LS speaker to reinstate him

SC stays Rahul's conviction, over to LS speaker to reinstate him

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a 2019 defamation case over his Modi surname remark, restoring his status as an MP.

This is how Kerala brought Nipah under control in no time

This is how Kerala brought Nipah under control in no time

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Kerala is the only state, other than West Bengal (2001 and 2007), in India to have reported Nipah virus cases. Kerala is the only state, other than West Bengal (2001 and 2007), in India to have reported Nipah virus cases. The previous outbreaks in the state were in May 2018, June 2019 and September 2021. This explains the anticipation and readiness this year, reports Shine Jacob.

New twist in Vadra-DLF land case as 2 crucial pages go 'missing'

New twist in Vadra-DLF land case as 2 crucial pages go 'missing'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Are they missing or have they been intentionally removed? A huge uproar has broken out after whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka has revealed that two important pages of a file pertaining to DLF-Robert Vadra land deal, containing notings, are missing.

The Fears Of The Only Voice

The Fears Of The Only Voice

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The prime minister's insistence that his voice cannot be suppressed left me both puzzled and amused. He has at his call, the government's official news dissemination/publicity channels, the pliant newspapers and television channels that were eager to prostrate themselves before a powerful government and yet, the dominant voice thinks it is in competition with other voices! exclaims Shyam G Menon.