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The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'Since I got married, I've seen him watch KBC all the time.' 'We never have songs or movies playing on our TV; it's always general knowledge and current affairs.'

Courts should not hesitate to deny liberty for corruption-free society: SC

Courts should not hesitate to deny liberty for corruption-free society: SC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that courts should not hesitate to deny liberty to accused individuals in order to ensure a corruption-free society. The court's statement came while upholding the dismissal of an anticipatory bail plea in a corruption case against a public official. The court highlighted the dangers of corruption and emphasized that the presumption of innocence alone cannot be the sole consideration for granting bail in such cases.

India, France ink 14 pacts including on nuclear energy, security

India, France ink 14 pacts including on nuclear energy, security

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Addressing a joint media event with Macron, Modi said the two countries have robust cooperation in the fields of defence and security.

Can corruption ever be contained?

Can corruption ever be contained?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

'The main ploy of the BJP's pre-poll proclamations on corruption was so cacophonous and resounding that it unexpectedly worked out to its greatest advantage. But there seems to be a lull after the sound and fury over corruption,' says Ram Ugrah.