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What govt must do when media crosses the Laxman rekha

What govt must do when media crosses the Laxman rekha

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The time has come for the government to institute a defence advisory notice system in India when media crosses the Laxman rekha, argues B Raman.

Ahead of state polls, Cong to vacate its 'war room'

Ahead of state polls, Cong to vacate its 'war room'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The 'war room' has been running since 2008, and all the important party meetings were held there.

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

'You Can Be Ice Cold Evil'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'You don't have to be screaming and making faces to be evil.'

Zendaya, Tom Holland, Penelope Cruz In Mumbai

Zendaya, Tom Holland, Penelope Cruz In Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

A day after the mega launch, the party continues at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

NCW writes to Bihar Speaker seeking action on Nitish

NCW writes to Bihar Speaker seeking action on Nitish

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has demanded strong action from the Bihar assembly speaker against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over his remarks in the assembly on the importance of women's education to control the population and demanded his apology.

What Sridevi, Aishwarya and Rekha have in common!

What Sridevi, Aishwarya and Rekha have in common!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

That's one way to turn heads...

When Fashion Got OUTRAGEOUS!

When Fashion Got OUTRAGEOUS!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

If you think Bollywood's kitschy overkill from the 1980s is stuff of throwback terror, wait till the big, bad, bold fashion of the 1970s is unleashed upon you.

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Songs from big ticket movies regaled on the strength of spunk and swagger even as pre-existing bangers like Diljit Dosanjh's Lover in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Kohraa's Beqarar Karke Humein in Jawan and an Iranian wedding favourite Jamal Kudu in Animal grew a brand new fanbase in the course of enhancing the storytelling values.

When Juhi's Worst Nightmare Came True

When Juhi's Worst Nightmare Came True

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I was completely shattered, it was my first encounter with death.' An excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's new book, Spooked! Bollywood's Encounters With The Paranormal.

Gujarat had no jurisdiction to release Bilkis rapists: SC

Gujarat had no jurisdiction to release Bilkis rapists: SC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

"When an authority does not have the jurisdiction to deal with a matter or it is not within the powers of the authority i.e. the State of Gujarat in the instant case, to be the appropriate Government to pass orders of remission under Section 432 of the CrPC, the orders of remission would have no legs to stand," it added.

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The woes have become a serious issue of concern for Bengalureans, especially in Whitefield, KR Puram, Electronic City, RR Nagar, Kengeri and CV Raman Nagar.

Singhal crosses 'Lakshman rekha'; says reconversion process to continue

Singhal crosses 'Lakshman rekha'; says reconversion process to continue

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Ignoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warning to the Bharatiya Janta Party leaders not to cross the 'lakshman rekha' with controversial remarks, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal on Wednesday claimed the reconversion programme was an ongoing process and asserted that it will continue by spreading love and on consent of such people.

PIX: Sonakshi, Rajinikanth, Rekha at Kush Sinha's reception

PIX: Sonakshi, Rajinikanth, Rekha at Kush Sinha's reception

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Take a look at star arrivals.

Sandeshkhali: HC 'surprised' TMC leader has not been arrested yet

Sandeshkhali: HC 'surprised' TMC leader has not been arrested yet

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday allowed Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari to visit the restive Sandeshkhali village, while observing that it is surprising that the main accused Shajahan Sheikh has not been arrested by the state police so far.

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Mamata, BJP trade verbal blows over NIA team attack in Bengal

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused NIA officials of attacking villagers in Purba Medinipur district, the BJP hit back at her saying that the attack on the NIA officials is Sandeshkhalli 2.0 orchestrated by the state.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Vishal told me he envisioned me while writing (the script), but I was not well.' 'He called me and said, 'Navindraji, hum aap ka dhyaan rakhenge set par.' 'That's how I got on board, and they really pampered me.'

Don't cross 'lakshman rekha': PM's stern warning to BJP lawmakers

Don't cross 'lakshman rekha': PM's stern warning to BJP lawmakers

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

In a stern warning to Bharatiya Janata Party members of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked them not to cross the 'lakshman rekha' with controversial remarks as it hurts the government and the party.

Fraud played on court: SC on earlier order on rapists' remission

Fraud played on court: SC on earlier order on rapists' remission

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday held as nullity the May 13, 2022, judgment of another bench of the apex court, which had directed the Gujarat government to consider the remission applications of the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of seven of her family members, saying it was obtained by "playing fraud on court".

HC hands over Shajahan Sheikh cases to CBI; Bengal challenges order

HC hands over Shajahan Sheikh cases to CBI; Bengal challenges order

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday directed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) be handed over the case of attack on Enforcement Directorate officials at Sandeshkhali and the custody of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, as it slammed West Bengal Police for 'totally biased' conduct and said every attempt is being made to delay the probe to 'protect' the accused.

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover 'fined' Rs 2 lakh

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover 'fined' Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Delhi high court on Tuesday imposed Rs 2 lakh as costs on BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover in the matter related to his alleged defamatory social media posts against the fintech company. Justice Rekha Palli took on record the apology and the undertaking given by Grover but proceeded to impose costs on him, saying the "court cannot be taken for granted". The judge, while dealing with a plea by Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd - which owns BharatPe - against its former MD, said the court was "appalled" to note the "persistent" and "blatant" violation of the earlier orders and assurances given by Grover in this regard.

Where Rajinikanth Lives In Chennai

Where Rajinikanth Lives In Chennai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

For those who want a chance to take a closer look at some of India's Cinema Greats, the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai, is a good place to start.

SC to resume hearing in Bilkis Bano case on Aug 31

SC to resume hearing in Bilkis Bano case on Aug 31

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court is scheduled to resume hearing on Thursday a clutch of petitions challenging the remission granted to all 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

The Web Series Everyone Is Watching

The Web Series Everyone Is Watching

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Priyanka Chopra was delighted at the grand premiere of her international Web series Citadel on April 4.

PIX: Salman, Katrina, Big B, Rekha attend Neil Nitin Mukesh's reception

PIX: Salman, Katrina, Big B, Rekha attend Neil Nitin Mukesh's reception

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

See who came to congratulate the newlyweds.

Andhaa Kanoon Director T Rama Rao Passes Away

Andhaa Kanoon Director T Rama Rao Passes Away

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

T Rama Rao directed almost 70 movies between 1966, when he was a young man of 28, to 2000 when he turned 62.

Constitution evolution has to take place in Parliament: Dhankhar

Constitution evolution has to take place in Parliament: Dhankhar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

It is the primacy of the Constitution that determines the stability, harmony and productivity of democratic governance and Parliament reflecting mandate of the people is the ultimate and exclusive architect of the Constitution, he said.

Kangana Finds It Difficult To Say Bye...

Kangana Finds It Difficult To Say Bye...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Rekha watches Rani's film...Samantha visits a temple... Mismatched gets a third season...

Why Supreme Court entertained Bilkis Bano's petition and not send her to HC

Why Supreme Court entertained Bilkis Bano's petition and not send her to HC

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday held as maintainable the PIL filed by Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped while seven of her family members were killed during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat, against the state government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case.

SC cancels release of Bilkis Bano rapists, orders them to surrender

SC cancels release of Bilkis Bano rapists, orders them to surrender

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case of gangrape of Bilkis Bano and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 riots in the state, saying the orders were "stereotyped" and passed without application of mind.

Tripura bypolls: Tipra Motha leader seeks votes for BJP, suspended

Tripura bypolls: Tipra Motha leader seeks votes for BJP, suspended

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Abu Khayer Miah, who had contested, on a Tipra Motha ticket, from the Boxanagar assembly constituency in the last elections held in February and conceded defeat, has been suspended, a party leader said.

'Why did the government go out on a limb for these 11 men?'

'Why did the government go out on a limb for these 11 men?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'What did these men mean to the government? What does its support for these men say about this government?'

Varanasi court orders 7 Gyanvapi cases be heard together

Varanasi court orders 7 Gyanvapi cases be heard together

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Varanasi district court on Tuesday ordered that seven cases of the same nature related to the Gyanvapi dispute will be heard together.

Not running state's affairs: Kerala HC flays social media taunts

Not running state's affairs: Kerala HC flays social media taunts

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The social media posts criticising the suo motu initiations of the high court recently drew the ire of Justice Devan Ramachandran, who along with Justice Sophy Thomas, had considered the suo motu PIL on the boat tragedy that occurred on May 7, which claimed 22 lives.

Interfaith couple attack: 7 booked after woman alleges gang rape

Interfaith couple attack: 7 booked after woman alleges gang rape

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Seven men who allegedly barged into a hotel room and attacked an interfaith couple during their stay in Haveri district of Karnatka have been charged with gangrape after the victim complained that she was sexually assaulted by them, the police said on Friday.

Delhi murder: Sahil dumped weapon in Rithala, switched phone off, fled to UP

Delhi murder: Sahil dumped weapon in Rithala, switched phone off, fled to UP

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Sahil brutally killed a 16-year-old girl on Sunday evening by stabbing her over 20 times and bludgeoning her to death with a cement slab.

Wrestlers' protest: NCW chief seeks report from Delhi Police

Wrestlers' protest: NCW chief seeks report from Delhi Police

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma on Thursday said she has sought an action taken report from the Delhi Police Commissioner on the complaints filed by the women wrestlers about alleged sexual harassment.

SC to see self-regulation guidelines from two rival broadcaster bodies

SC to see self-regulation guidelines from two rival broadcaster bodies

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said it wanted to "tighten up" the self-regulatory mechanism of monitoring TV news channels and granted four more weeks to News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) to come up with fresh guidelines.