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Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Amitabh@80: His Best May Be Yet To Come

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

'For an introduction to his career-spanning genius, watch just five of his movies: Anand, Saudagar, Abhiman, Black and Pink,' notes Kalyan Singhal, McCurdy Professor of Business at the University of Baltimore.

The recent rape cases that shook India

The recent rape cases that shook India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The Friday morning encounter of all the four accused in the brutal rape-and-murder case of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian last month in Hyderabad triggered a nationwide debate on justice delivery, with one side supporting it as speedy justice and the other raising concerns over 'extra-judicial' measures. Here is a look at the legal status of some rape cases which shook the country.

Delhi govt refers decision on Bhullar to home ministry

Delhi govt refers decision on Bhullar to home ministry

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The Delhi government has decided to refer to the Union home ministry a decision on the execution of death row convict Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar following a medical board report that he is under severe mental depression.

Uphaar tragedy: Ansal brothers fined Rs 60 crore, escape jail term

Uphaar tragedy: Ansal brothers fined Rs 60 crore, escape jail term

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal on Wednesday escaped being jailed in the 18-year-old gruesome Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy in which 59 people died.

Indian-origin cricketer found guilty of indecent exposure

Indian-origin cricketer found guilty of indecent exposure

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Shiv Thakor, an all-rounder with the Derbyshire County Cricket Club and a former England captain of the Under-19 team, was labelled as "Shifty Shiv" by one of the victims after he exposed himself through a "gap" in his jogging pants.

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A curative petition is the last and final judicial remedy available to a person convicted by courts of law.

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

Review: Mulk screams so bad it mutes its distinct voice

Review: Mulk screams so bad it mutes its distinct voice

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Mulk gets a lot of things right, including its vision of the country as a place where underneath the punctilious, forced-secular surface there are volatilities waiting to go off,' says Sreehari Nair.

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The scandal stemming from longtime USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of young female athletes could take a financial toll on the sports federation for years, sponsorship executives said.

Bareilly Ki Barfi Review: A screwball comedy you must watch

Bareilly Ki Barfi Review: A screwball comedy you must watch

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

'This slender yet joyous film introduces so many fresh insanities and has such an endless stream of wisecracking that it takes on shades of a running ballad,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Sports Shorts: Bhaker-Anmol win air pistol mixed gold

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Uncertainty looms over execution of Nirbhaya convicts on Feb 1

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said even the court understands that the convicts are filing pleas one after the other just to delay the hanging.

Asif finally admits to spot-fixing, wants to revive career

Asif finally admits to spot-fixing, wants to revive career

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Following the footsteps of his fellow banned teammates, disgraced Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif also admitted to spot fixing during a meeting with Subhan Ahmad, the Chief Operating Officer of the Pakistan Cricket Board in Lahore.

Tax terrorism continues under NDA, and has risen further

Tax terrorism continues under NDA, and has risen further

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Like the UPA government, probably the NDA government also feels that hardships caused to taxpayers are just collateral damage and that taxpayers are too few and even those few don't have a vote (non-individuals) or don't vote, says Harsh Roongta.

Australia slaps 12-month bans on Smith and Warner

Australia slaps 12-month bans on Smith and Warner

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Sacked Australia captain Steve Smith and David Warner have both been banned for 12 months for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town.

'There is no film more honest than Udta Punjab'

'There is no film more honest than Udta Punjab'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Bollywood celebs take to Twitter to voice their opinion on the Udta Punjab controversy.

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Dentsu Aegis says C P Arora left the business in July 2016, his Twitter handle and LinkedIn profile continue to refer to him as Group CFO of Denstu India.

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Sharif, daughter arrested in graft case as they return to Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The two were convicted on July 6 in the Avenfield properties case linked to the Sharif family's ownership of four luxury flats in London.

'No one knew I was Bhagyashree's son'

'No one knew I was Bhagyashree's son'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'All mothers are the same. Mine came out of the MAMI screening, crying.' 'Recently, a critic compared me to the best debut since Hrithik sir and she was so overwhelmed with that.' 'Someone said 'You are Bhagyashree's son and the innocence is the same.' 'Even if I can even touch the shadow of that in my entire career, I will be very happy.'

Supreme Court verdict shifts focus to TN floor test

Supreme Court verdict shifts focus to TN floor test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The problem for OPS lies in the fact that most party MLAs believe Sasikala's clan was the force behind their obtaining the party nomination as much as it was Jaya's charisma that won them their seats in the May 2016 assembly polls.

Working in a start-up? Why you should worry

Working in a start-up? Why you should worry

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Fun and games at start-ups have ended as easy money dries up.

Why we need to go beyond 'letter of the law' in inter-state disputes

Why we need to go beyond 'letter of the law' in inter-state disputes

Rediff.com14 May 2014

The history of the Cauvery and Mullaperiyar cases has shown how helpless the constitutional processes and judicial verdicts have been in enforcing the law of the land in inter-state and state-Centre disputes, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Thithi: What a win!

Thithi: What a win!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

When you walk out of Thithi, you walk out with a feeling of having been completely inside its characters' heads, says Sreehari Nair.

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