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Bihar journalist shot at by bike-borne attackers

Bihar journalist shot at by bike-borne attackers

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The attack on the scribe came close on the heels of the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh at Bengaluru.

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Tokyo will be India's BEST-EVER Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Will India finally reach the elusive double-digit mark? Raj Kishore Mishra, former joint secretary at the sports ministry, for one, is willing to stick his neck out on the possibility.

SC to pass interim order on pleas seeking probe into Pegasus

SC to pass interim order on pleas seeking probe into Pegasus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that if the government re-thinks about filing a detailed affidavit in the case, he can mention the matter before it.

'What can we do if somebody rapes you?' BJP's K S Eshwarappa asks scribe

'What can we do if somebody rapes you?' BJP's K S Eshwarappa asks scribe

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa on Saturday courted controversy when he asked a woman journalist what can the opposition members do if "someone drags and rapes" her.

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"We state that the most precious fundamental 'right to life' unconditionally embraces even an undertrial. The consideration made herein is keeping in view the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case.

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Call it a compulsion, but sporting achievements are often measured by numbers in hand and that is precisely why it will be difficult to analyse Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza's influence and contribution in the country's ever-growing cricketing ambitions.

First salary: 'I was paid Rs 2,000 in 1995'

First salary: 'I was paid Rs 2,000 in 1995'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Heera Nawaz, 59, from Bengaluru, Karnataka tells us about her first job and salary:

'What a fall for you to lie': Prashant Kishor hits back at Nitish

'What a fall for you to lie': Prashant Kishor hits back at Nitish

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Earlier, Kumar said that he will be happy if Kishore remains in the party. But he is okay if the poll strategist chooses otherwise.

NDFB-S militants shoot at, torture journalist

NDFB-S militants shoot at, torture journalist

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The militants accosted Prasanta Kumar, shot him, tortured him and then dumped his body at Tangla area.

Ex-BBC scribe replaces NRI as Reuters Inst chief

Ex-BBC scribe replaces NRI as Reuters Inst chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

After resigning, Bose moved to Oxford University's Department of Politics and International Relations as a Senior Research Fellow in the Politics of South Asia. Levy has been responsible for the BBCs Public Policy, Public Affairs and European policy teams, and for developing the policy for the BBCs Charter Review in 2006.

Hathras case: SC to hear Kerala journalist case in January

Hathras case: SC to hear Kerala journalist case in January

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh government had told the bench that "shocking findings" have emerged in the investigation so far in the case in which Kappan was arrested on his way to Hathras.

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

"We are confined to health issue. It is in the interest of the state also that the accused gets better treatment," the bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and A S Bopanna observed.

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that "shocking findings" have emerged in the investigation so far in the case in which Kerala-based scribe Sidhique Kappan was arrested on his way to Hathras, where a young Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped, in October.

Will journalists' expulsion affect Modi's China visit?

Will journalists' expulsion affect Modi's China visit?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The expulsion is likely to cloud India-China ties as Narendra Modi visits China for the G-20 Leaders Summit on September 4-5 and Xi Jinping is scheduled to be in Goa for the BRICS meeting on October 15-16.

Kohli refuses to get into war of words with Rabada

Kohli refuses to get into war of words with Rabada

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rabada, in a recent interview to a cricket website, had recalled an incident during an IPL game when he felt that Kohli lacked maturity.

Journalist shot dead in Uttar Pradesh

Journalist shot dead in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

A local scribe was shot dead by motorcycle-borne miscreants in Dheena area, police said.

SC stays conviction of <I>Mid-Day</i> scribes

SC stays conviction of Mid-Day scribes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the arrest of four journalists of Mid-Day sentenced to four months imprisonment for their alleged scandalous reports against the former Chief Justice of India Y K Sabharwal.

JNU row: Chargesheets filed in Patiala House court violence

JNU row: Chargesheets filed in Patiala House court violence

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Delhi police has filed three separate chargesheets relating to the brazen attacks on scribes and others at the Patiala House courts premises in New Delhi

Spain arrests Al-Jazeera scribe for terror links

Spain arrests Al-Jazeera scribe for terror links

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Tayseer Allouni, who interviewed Osama bin Laden in 2001, is thought to have helped two members of the Al-Qaeda.

On the cusp of 100th Test, Ishant Sharma stands tall

On the cusp of 100th Test, Ishant Sharma stands tall

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Ishant is on course to become only the second Indian fast bowler, after the great Kapil Dev, to complete 100 Tests for the country.

Why no 'BJPwallah' would comment on this yogi... or his politics

Why no 'BJPwallah' would comment on this yogi... or his politics

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

How the BJP's Yogi Adityanath hopes to use religious polarisation to trump caste fragmentation in the battle for Uttar Pradesh

Tamil Nadu Guv apologises to journalist for patting her on cheek

Tamil Nadu Guv apologises to journalist for patting her on cheek

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

However, the scribe said that she is still not convinced that the governor touched her cheeks to appreciate her question.

Indian Express journalist released

Indian Express journalist released

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Punjab police released Indian Express correspondent Gautam Dheer on bail on Monday, a day after he was arrested from his residence near Chandigarh in connection with the gang-rape of a minor.

J-K admin 'lying' in SC: Cong leader 'under house arrest'

J-K admin 'lying' in SC: Cong leader 'under house arrest'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Spokesperson for the Jammu and Kashmir administration Rohit Kansal said there is no question of lying in the apex court and reiterated the stand that Soz is a free man.

Chhattisgarh journalist arrested for WhatsApp dig at cop

Chhattisgarh journalist arrested for WhatsApp dig at cop

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Prabhat Singh, who is said to be working for a Hindi national daily, was picked up by the Bastar police on March 21 from Dantewada district and arrested on Tuesday.

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Never been prouder of our son, says mother of scribe BEHEADED by ISIS militants

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The mother of executed photo-journalist James Wright Foley, 40, has issued a statement after a video surfaced on Tuesday showing his horrific beheading by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorists as revenge for US airstrikes in Iraq.

Missing Bengal journalist resurfaces; left home due to 'family issues'

Missing Bengal journalist resurfaces; left home due to 'family issues'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Journalist Chayan Sarkar surfaced at Coochbehar on Friday after being missing for 5 days.

People present in SC clapped, cheered as judges delivered verdict

People present in SC clapped, cheered as judges delivered verdict

Rediff.com6 May 2017

In the 17th minute, Justice Misra read out the concluding part stating that Delhi high court has correctly confirmed the death penalty.

Chinese scribe gets 10 yr jail for leaking secrets

Chinese scribe gets 10 yr jail for leaking secrets

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

The ruling was handed down by the Intermediate People's Court of Changsha City, capital of central China's Hunan Province, Xinhua news agency reported.

I don't exert any pressure on Akhilesh, clarifies Mulayam

I don't exert any pressure on Akhilesh, clarifies Mulayam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday flatly denied pressurising his son Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, on whom he had entrusted the reins of the SP government 14 months ago.

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

Image of Warner's link to Sreesanth sparked Twitter rant

Image of Warner's link to Sreesanth sparked Twitter rant

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Australian Test batsman David Warner was reportedly enraged by a picture linking him to spot-fixing suspect S Sreesanth in an article by journalist Robert Craddock which led him to insult Craddock and his co-scribe Malcolm Conn on Twitter.

How Srinivasan's plans to delay Lodha reforms were thwarted...

How Srinivasan's plans to delay Lodha reforms were thwarted...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to form a committee for implementing the Lodha Panel reforms was specifically done to foil former president Narayanswami Srinivasan's attempts to maintain 'status quo' in the Board after he rejected the adoption of a resolution at the Special General Meeting in Mumbai on Monday.

Media slams Shah Rukh after opening fiasco

Media slams Shah Rukh after opening fiasco

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The IPL 2013 opening ceremony might have enthralled the Kolkata crowd, but inadequate media facilities stumped hordes of scribes gathered from across the country.

Two Indian journalists leave Islamabad after abrupt expulsion

Two Indian journalists leave Islamabad after abrupt expulsion

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The two Indian journalists posted in Islamabad today left for home after their abrupt expulsion even as India has taken up the issue with Pakistan. Press Trust of India's Snehesh Alex Philip and Hindu newspaper's Meena Menon left early on Monday for India after they were given time till May 20 to leave Pakistan.

Arun lauds Umesh's character, Ishant's experience, Shami's seam position

Arun lauds Umesh's character, Ishant's experience, Shami's seam position

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

India's most successful bowling coach Arun spoke about each of the three pacers.

Firing on hotelier: Rajan's aide arrested

Firing on hotelier: Rajan's aide arrested

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Underworld don Chhota Rajan's aide Rohit Thangappan, who was behind bars for the murder of senior scribe Jyotirmoy Dey, was on Wednesday arrested in connection with a firing case involving a hotelier, two days after a local court sought his production, the police said.

Two Tests, twin landmarks... Dhoni proves himself twice over

Two Tests, twin landmarks... Dhoni proves himself twice over

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

In beating Australia comprehensively in the first two Tests of the ongoing series, MS Dhoni, while silencing his many critics, has confirmed that, at present, he is the best man to lead India, says Bikash Mohapatra.