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Enforcement Directorate Intensifies Probe in West Bengal Teachers' Scam

Enforcement Directorate Intensifies Probe in West Bengal Teachers' Scam

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and others as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged teachers recruitment scam.

Enforcement Directorate Searches Ex-Minister's Residence in School Jobs Scam

Enforcement Directorate Searches Ex-Minister's Residence in School Jobs Scam

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee in connection with the school jobs scam. This follows his release on bail after being arrested in 2022.

'People Love Me As Panchayat's Rinki But...'

'People Love Me As Panchayat's Rinki But...'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'I was motivated to do something better -- to improve my life and my parents' lives.'

Dedh Bigha Zameen: Pratik Gandhi's Show All The Way

Dedh Bigha Zameen: Pratik Gandhi's Show All The Way

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Pratik Gandhi once again proves that he is an actor who can bring any character to life with his dedication to his craft and instinctive understanding of what the role requires, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'The police sound as though they are high on pot'

'The police sound as though they are high on pot'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Activists Arundhati Roy and Himanshu Kumar slam a newspaper report that Lingaram Kodopi, a tribal from Dantewada, is the mastermind behind last week's Maoist attacks in Bastar.

Box Office: Jolly LLB 2 gets decent opening

Box Office: Jolly LLB 2 gets decent opening

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly verdict.

'Many BJP MLAs will quit the party'

'Many BJP MLAs will quit the party'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'Removing Biplab Deb and replacing him with Manik Saha is a fruitless exercise that the BJP national leadership has indulged in.' 'It is foolish to think that people will forget what these two have done to the state and its people in the last four years.'

Box Office: Will Rangoon be the biggest debacle of the year?

Box Office: Will Rangoon be the biggest debacle of the year?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Is Rangoon a hit or a flop? Find out...

Box Office: Poor show for Ghazi Attack, Irada, Running Shaadi

Box Office: Poor show for Ghazi Attack, Irada, Running Shaadi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya is a HIT!

Box Office: Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya is a HIT!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the weekly verdict.

Box Office: Commando 2 is below average

Box Office: Commando 2 is below average

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Simran, Lucknow Central get poor opening

Box Office: Simran, Lucknow Central get poor opening

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Ajmal strikes late to check Sri Lanka in final Test

Ajmal strikes late to check Sri Lanka in final Test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal picked up two wickets in the last session to restrict Sri Lanka to 220 for 5 at stumps on the first day of the third and final Test in Sharjah on Thursday.

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

'CBI boss Jaiswal won't buckle under pressure'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'In Maharashtra he didn't buckle under pressure.' 'We expect him to do the same as the CBI Director.'

Box Office: Newton scores; Haseena, Bhoomi flop

Box Office: Newton scores; Haseena, Bhoomi flop

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Stats: The Lankans who defied the Indians

Stats: The Lankans who defied the Indians

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Statistical highlights on Day 3 of the third cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Monday

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

'Modi has always been a loner'

'Modi has always been a loner'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'He never believes in loose talk.' 'If he is done with you, then you go your way, he goes his way.'

Can the judiciary also reflect please?

Can the judiciary also reflect please?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The nullifying of the NJAC Act has put the spotlight on the Judiciary. Concepts like transparency, being open to change, leading from front, management of perceptions that were reserved for the Executive earlier are now relevant for the Judiciary as well, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Uproar over NRC: Opposition wants govt to adopt 'humane approach'

Uproar over NRC: Opposition wants govt to adopt 'humane approach'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The Trinamool Congress sought complete withdrawal of the NRC, alleging that Indian citizens have also been left out of the final draft.

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Jayawardene, Afridi will be most experienced players at 2015 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The International Cricket Council released the provisional squads of the 12 teams for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand on Friday. However, co-hosts Australia and minnows Ireland decided against releasing the provisional list although they submitted 30 names to the parent body within the stipulated deadline.

'My job is not to be somebody's chamcha'

'My job is not to be somebody's chamcha'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'Aamir has bigger goodwill than even the Tatas and Birlas.' 'The Sanjay Dutt biopic is amazing because of Rajkumar Hirani, because of Abhijat Joshi's writing and because of Ranbir Kapoor's acting.'

By-elections in 6 states pass off peacefully; high voting in TN, WB, Tripura

By-elections in 6 states pass off peacefully; high voting in TN, WB, Tripura

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

By-elections to Lok Sabha and assembly seats in the states of Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil and West Bengal passed off peacefully on Saturday amidst tight security.