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Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Shivade then asked if the skeleton finally came out of the ground in many parts. It was difficult not to gasp aloud at that revelation. Bhagat said that was true.

How a movie star cheated death

How a movie star cheated death

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Sanjay Khan goes back in time with memories of the Mysore fire tragedy.

V K Singh slams winding up of secret military snooping unit

V K Singh slams winding up of secret military snooping unit

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Former Army Chief Gen V K Singh, who has courted controversy over secret military intelligence unit Technical Support Division, on Monday slammed its winding up, saying people "inimical" to India's security would be happy.

Headley pardoned, made an approver in 26/11 case

Headley pardoned, made an approver in 26/11 case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

A Mumbai court on Thursday pardoned Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley, who had surveyed targets for the 26/11 attacks, and made him an approver in the case, a move that may unravel the conspiracy behind the brazen terror assault.

OPS revolt puts ball firmly in governor's court

OPS revolt puts ball firmly in governor's court

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

OPS is just now friendless in the party's second-line, but the situation could change as and when Governor Rao arrives in the state capital, and sets the constitutional ball rolling, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Exclusive! B Raman's unpublished 2007 article: Why Yakub Memon must not be hanged

Exclusive! B Raman's unpublished 2007 article: Why Yakub Memon must not be hanged

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

'The cooperation of Yakub with the investigating agencies after he was picked up informally in Kathmandu and his role in persuading some other members of the family to come out of Pakistan and surrender constitute, in my view, a strong mitigating circumstance to be taken into consideration while considering whether the death penalty should be implemented,' B Raman had written in August 2007.

With social media came the decline of civility

With social media came the decline of civility

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The effects of creating 'baiting crowds' on social media, and their use by politicians, have diluted the civilising processes of parliamentary democracy, says Deepak Lal.

Why Omaha beckons Indian investors

Why Omaha beckons Indian investors

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Omaha is the Mecca of value investing.

Sports Shorts: Murray to play in grass-court tournament in June

Sports Shorts: Murray to play in grass-court tournament in June

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

100 years of ITC: Corporate India's big success story

100 years of ITC: Corporate India's big success story

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

ITC is one of those few enterprises in the world that has traversed a 100 year journey and has yet managed to remain contemporary, relevant and competitive.

Be warned: Industrial gas leaks pose a major threat in India

Be warned: Industrial gas leaks pose a major threat in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

By the end of 2020, India will lay 32,737 km across the length and breadth of the country. It needs to lay down and comply with strict safety standards especially since some of these pipes will go through areas of dense habitation, says Rashme Sehgal.

LeT wanted to kill Bal Thackeray, Headley tells Mumbai court

LeT wanted to kill Bal Thackeray, Headley tells Mumbai court

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley, convicted in the US for his role in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, on Thursday told a court in Mumbai that terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba wanted to eliminate Bal Thackeray but the person who was assigned the job to kill the late Shiv Sena chief was arrested.

How social media is denting the army's image in Kashmir

How social media is denting the army's image in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

'With increasing use of social media for instant communication, the armed services better find a quick solution to the new challenge they face or else continue to remain on the back foot despite doing sterling work in combating the proxy war in Kashmir.'

Hafiz Sahab, ISI hand in 26/11... Headley's 5-and-a-half-hour deposition

Hafiz Sahab, ISI hand in 26/11... Headley's 5-and-a-half-hour deposition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative also revealed about his training while he deposed in front of a Mumbai court via video link.

How to be a great leader: Tips for women

How to be a great leader: Tips for women

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Anchor yourself in fundamental truths, or principles.

Secured in Dhaka, but squandered in Shimla

Secured in Dhaka, but squandered in Shimla

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'Indira Gandhi, it appears, did not to consult her Cabinet colleagues, or diplomats, or civil servants when she decided to sign the agreement in Shimla.' 'We ruefully recall Bhutto's perfidy and the Indian prime minister's gullibility,' says Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

Blow for Modi sarkar as US report reveals holes in religious freedom

Blow for Modi sarkar as US report reveals holes in religious freedom

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

India witnessed religiously motivated killings, arrests, riots and coerced religious conversions and the police in some cases failed to respond effectively to communal violence, according to the US State Department report on International Religious Freedom.

Love Sonia Review: Powerful. Poetic. Demanding. Rewarding

Love Sonia Review: Powerful. Poetic. Demanding. Rewarding

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Love Sonia is a motion picture with the ambitions of a novel.' 'When I walked out of Love Sonia this Monday night, I walked out with a hushed audience that seemed too overcome by the raw power of the film to even pause for applause,' notes Sreehari Nair.

'The role of the armed forces and 3 chiefs has been systematically eroded'

'The role of the armed forces and 3 chiefs has been systematically eroded'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

'Admiral D K Joshi's resignation is certainly an example worthy of emulation by anybody who is in a leadership role. Unfortunately, over the last 30, 40 years, I can think of very few politicians or bureaucrats who could be termed real "Leaders". Without leaders, where will there be leadership?' asks Vice Admiral P J Jacob (retd), former Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.

PMO sees rape centres as 'waste of money'

PMO sees rape centres as 'waste of money'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Is the Modi government serious about the safety of women in India?

'Ordinary people live in mortal fear in India'

'Ordinary people live in mortal fear in India'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

'How can middlemen disappear as long as our political parties are sucking in massive amounts of black money?' 'There is an old political art well practised in New Delhi -- people create artificial problems and then solve it for you to earn your gratitude for a lifetime.'

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Visually impaired Srikanth Bolla is the CEO of Hyderabad-based Bollant Industries, an organisation that employs uneducated disabled employees to manufacture eco-friendly, disposable consumer packaging solutions.

Legal aid in terror cases is shortcut populism: Rights group

Legal aid in terror cases is shortcut populism: Rights group

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Repealing the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and passing an anti-torture bill consonant with the Convention against Torture would have a more durable impact on malicious prosecutions than providing 'legal aid' or setting up special courts, according to rights groups, says Vicky Nanjappa

EXCLUSIVE! The Teesta Setalvad Interview 'The DNA of this country will re-emerge!'

EXCLUSIVE! The Teesta Setalvad Interview 'The DNA of this country will re-emerge!'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

'Little about this regime, given its vindictive credo, is a complete surprise. But we were still taken aback by the CBI raid as it was a complete abuse of due process.' 'These are not legal inquiries, but abusive use of State power. They are not legitimate investigations, but a witch-hunt.' 'Ours is a typical, classic case of the State and its organs being used as an outlet for motivated vendetta of the vilest kind.'

Can Karnataka's decision to move SC against acquittal thwart Jaya's plans?

Can Karnataka's decision to move SC against acquittal thwart Jaya's plans?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Karnataka's SLP against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's acquittal has as much for the legal community across the country, as its electoral fallout may have for the political fraternity, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Tips to make spectacular gains from few stocks

Tips to make spectacular gains from few stocks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Since you are betting only on a few stocks, the risks are high.

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and its secretary general Jerome Valcke have both hired high-powered US lawyers to represent them as a corruption probe roils soccer's global governing body.

15 things you should know about Atal Bihari Vajpayee

15 things you should know about Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Here are 15 things you should know about Bharat Ratna Atal Bihar Vajpayee.

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Back in 2007, Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had profiled Yakub after he was sentenced to death by the Terrorist and Disruptive Actives (Prevention) Act court for criminal conspiracy and financing air tickets to send co-conspirators for arms and RDX training to Pakistan.

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

From Rediff Archives: The strange case of Yakub Memon

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Back in 2007, Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt had profiled Yakub after he was sentenced to death by the Terrorist and Disruptive Actives (Prevention) Act court for criminal conspiracy and financing air tickets to send co-conspirators for arms and RDX training to Pakistan.

Sheena Bora Trial: And the witness brandished her shoe

Sheena Bora Trial: And the witness brandished her shoe

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Finally to end the dispute, Sharma threatened to show her shoes. Pasbola declared regally that he would like to forgo that particular honour. Sharma ignored him. Instead, she bent down, took off her shoe and triumphantly held her prize aloft, and said delightedly, "Yeh dekhiye! (Have a look!)"

Chopper deal: Ex-IAF chief Tyagi, others sent to CBI custody

Chopper deal: Ex-IAF chief Tyagi, others sent to CBI custody

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

A Delhi court on Saturday sent former Air Force Chief S P Tyagi, arrested in Rs 450 crore Agusta Westland bribery case in procurement of 12 VVIP helicopters, to police custody for four days after the CBI said he was needed to be quizzed to unearth a "very large conspiracy having international ramifications".

SC reserves verdict on fresh interpretation of term 'juvenile'

SC reserves verdict on fresh interpretation of term 'juvenile'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on the pleas seeking fresh interpretation of the term 'juvenile' in the statute and leaving it to the criminal court, instead of Juvenile Justice Board, to determine the juvenility of an offender in heinous crimes.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Omerta review: A lean, brutal masterpiece

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'Omerta is a work of true moral force; it is, at the risk of sounding fancy, a motion picture for our times,' says Sreehari Nair.

The disruptive power of technology

The disruptive power of technology

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The fund industry may have embraced machines and robots, but managing money still needs the human touch

Musharraf seeks forgiveness, says will not flee country

Musharraf seeks forgiveness, says will not flee country

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf has sought "forgiveness" for any wrongs he may have committed during his nine-year regime, saying he will face all cases against him and not flee the country like a coward.

The Deadliest Dacoits of Bollywood

The Deadliest Dacoits of Bollywood

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Ram Gopal Varma's Veerapan to hit the screens this Friday.

Why are top corporate executives taking up the plough?

Why are top corporate executives taking up the plough?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Hepzi Anthony examines the curious case of the white-collared farmer.