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'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

Waze posted in CIU at Param Bir Singh's behest: Mumbai police

Waze posted in CIU at Param Bir Singh's behest: Mumbai police

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze was posted in the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) after oral instructions from the then Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, according to a Mumbai Police report.

Outrage over Assam girl's murder by jilted boyfriend

Outrage over Assam girl's murder by jilted boyfriend

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Nandita Saikia, a BA student at Moridhal College in Dhemaji district, was attacked by Rintu Sharma while she was returning home from her college on Saturday, police said.

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Twice suspended, Mumbai cop Waze now dismissed from service

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A 1990-batch officer of the Maharashtra cadre, Waze, also known as an "encounter cop", was earlier suspended after his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in the SUV-cum-murder case on March 13.

Providing secret info to scribe 'criminal act': Rahul on Arnab chats

Providing secret info to scribe 'criminal act': Rahul on Arnab chats

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Providing official secret information to a journalist is a 'criminal act' and both the giver and the receiver will have to go to jail, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday referring to the purported WhatsApp chats of Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami doing the rounds of social media.

Channi or Sidhu? Cong workers will decide Punjab CM face, says Rahul

Channi or Sidhu? Cong workers will decide Punjab CM face, says Rahul

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the party will go into the Punjab assembly polls with a CM face and the decision on it will be taken soon after consulting party workers.

Antilla scare: NIA probe into Pulwama, still a mystery, says Sena

Antilla scare: NIA probe into Pulwama, still a mystery, says Sena

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The ruling party in Maharashtra also questioned the move of the National Investigation Agency taking over the probe into the explosives-laden SUV found parked near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's house last month, saying that the agency generally investigates terrorism-related cases, but there was no terror angle involved in this episode.

Karnataka Home Minister under fire over remarks on media

Karnataka Home Minister under fire over remarks on media

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Karnataka Home Minister K J George came under attack from opposition for his controversial remarks that the media highlighted sexual assaults for TRP ratings, even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sidestepped the issue.

I-T return preparer scheme needs revamp

I-T return preparer scheme needs revamp

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

The Central Board of Excise and Customs has been empowered to frame a scheme for preparation and filing of service tax returns through service tax return preparers, similar to the tax return preparer scheme for income tax introduced in 2006. The performance of the TRP scheme so far, however, indicates that it is in need of fine tuning - in terms of recruitment, training and remuneration - to become more effective and serve as a benchmark for the STRP scheme.

Live Telecast review

Live Telecast review

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Live Telecast is is probably the worst made horror Web series in recent times, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Will World Test championship revive the longest format of cricket?

Will World Test championship revive the longest format of cricket?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'We are trying to see whether Test championship can generate interest'

PIX: Jodha Akbar couple finally make love!

PIX: Jodha Akbar couple finally make love!

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Ekta Kapoor's ploy to increase TRP ratings.

PHOTOS: How Mohit became Mahadev!

PHOTOS: How Mohit became Mahadev!

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The protagonist of Devon Ke Dev, Mahadev reveals the secret behind his six-pack abs and his choice of career.

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Param Bir's letter alleges that Waze was being used directly by the home minister.' 'I think an enquiry by a high court judge is the need of the hour.'

PIX: Deepika, Shah Rukh Khan at Chennai Express success party

PIX: Deepika, Shah Rukh Khan at Chennai Express success party

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Chennai Express got the highest TRP rating for any movie premiere on television, and that always calls for a party!

Saina outclasses Sindhu to retain Nationals crown

Saina outclasses Sindhu to retain Nationals crown

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Three-time champion Saina Nehwal registered a 21-18, 21-15 win against PV Sindhu, a two-time winner, in the summit clash.

TRPs must help reduce compliance cost for taxpayers

TRPs must help reduce compliance cost for taxpayers

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Their scope of work is increasing tremendously.

'Jaya is right. We all need to defend our beloved film industry'

'Jaya is right. We all need to defend our beloved film industry'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I haven't seen such a vicious campaign to tarnish our industry's reputation.' 'Ever since Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death, any and everyone thinks it is their right to speak of the industry as a filthy place.'

'It's a big relief that Balika Vadhu is going off air'

'It's a big relief that Balika Vadhu is going off air'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Ruslaan Mumtaz is relieved, as well as disappointed, about his new show Balika Vadhu wrapping up.

'I have not watched Salman Khan's Bigg Boss'

'I have not watched Salman Khan's Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

ETV's Kannada version of Bigg Boss, hosted by popular South actor Kiccha Sudeep is a big hit with the audience.

The Top TEN shows on Television

The Top TEN shows on Television

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Diya Aur Baati Hum is one of the most popular shows on TV today.

'Switch on your TV at 2 am, they will scream Rhea'

'Switch on your TV at 2 am, they will scream Rhea'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'Switch it on at 2 pm, they will scream the same.' 'Are there no other problems that the country is facing today about which people need to know or these channels must need to broadcast?' 'There has to be some limit to this naked TRP greed.'

'I need to be over dressed even while grocery shopping'

'I need to be over dressed even while grocery shopping'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

'My life is pretty much the same. I still have the same set of friends that I had for the last eight-nine years. But the industry's reaction has changed. There is appreciation and respect now.' Mouni Roy talks returns with Naagin.

Digvijay clarifies 'tunch maal' remark, says it means pure

Digvijay clarifies 'tunch maal' remark, says it means pure

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Congress leader Digvijay Singh, who has drawn flak for his "tanch maal" remark on woman MP from the party, on Saturday hit out at the media, blaming its "TRP race" for the controversy.

When India's taxman gets cool...

When India's taxman gets cool...

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The I-T department's app is useful for those looking for information, grievance redress, and resolving PAN- or TAN-related issues.

A year on, Uddhav Thackeray firmly in the saddle

A year on, Uddhav Thackeray firmly in the saddle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

That the MVA government, comprising Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress completed a year in office despite frequent murmurs of lack of coordination among the ruling alliance partners is being attributed to the rapport between Thackeray, 60, and NCP patriarch Sharad Pawar.

The Top Television Shows of 2011

The Top Television Shows of 2011

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Here's a look at the the best slice of television.

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

While some took to comparing the BJP's turnaround to oft-shocking plot lines in HBO's show 'Game of Thrones', others credited Amit Shah to be the 'best finisher' and compared him to 'Chanakya'.

PIX: Priyanka's bold lovemaking scene in Quantico 2

PIX: Priyanka's bold lovemaking scene in Quantico 2

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Season 2 of Priyanka's hit series kicked off on September 26!

Bhooloham is an action-packed entertainer

Bhooloham is an action-packed entertainer

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Read on to know what S. Saraswathi has to say about the Tamil movie Bhooloham.

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Leaking military secrets is treason: Cong on 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Leaking of official secrets of military operations is treason and those involved in it must be punished, the Congress said on Wednesday on the purported WhatsApp chats of Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and demanded that the prime minister must come clean.

Best TV hosts of 2010? Vote!

Best TV hosts of 2010? Vote!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

A look at the top TV hosts of 2010.

Do you want Dolly Bindra back on Bigg Boss?

Do you want Dolly Bindra back on Bigg Boss?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

She's just the person the reality show needs to boost their ratings.

Ali: Don't need to get married for publicity

Ali: Don't need to get married for publicity

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Ali Merchant talks about his controversial wedding on Bigg Boss.

Coming soon on Kannada TV: The perfect bride

Coming soon on Kannada TV: The perfect bride

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The south channel is cashing on the success of Hindi TV shows like Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayege.

The most controversial shows on TV

The most controversial shows on TV

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Here's a look at the shows that made headlines.

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

Not hounding media, says government, refuting Cong's charge

Not hounding media, says government, refuting Cong's charge

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Strongly refuting the charge, Information and Broadcasting Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said the government has nothing to do with the internal developments of the channel and the opposition was raising the matter as it has no issues to flag in the House.