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Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani and the DNA Puzzle

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

What Indrani doesn't know is that even if she is handed down a sentence of not guilty by the judge at the end of the long and meandering Sheena Bora murder trial, for India's legion of armchair judges, she will always be guilty. She won't be able to change that. Ever.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.

And Indrani Mukerjea sat there, alone...

And Indrani Mukerjea sat there, alone...

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'How much fashion she used to do.' 'Now all gone in the water!' 'All good things have to come to an end.' 'And all bad things have come to an end.'

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Why crypto-assets need to be regulated, not banned

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Crypto-assets are essential to blockchain technology, which has the potential to be one of the next major growth drivers for the software ecosystem in India. A prohibition would nip this opportunity in the bud, say Vaibhav Parikh and Jaideep Reddy.

Recipe: Mawa Madeleines, Mango and Old Monk Trifle

Recipe: Mawa Madeleines, Mango and Old Monk Trifle

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

These three recipes by Pamela Timms will make for the perfect weekend treat.

Christmas recipe: Chicken Biryani and Macaroons

Christmas recipe: Chicken Biryani and Macaroons

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Chitra R shares this special Christmas recipe from her hometown Kanyakumari.

South Africa's court to hear state's appeal against Pistorius in November

South Africa's court to hear state's appeal against Pistorius in November

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The state will argue that six years in jail is too lenient a sentence for the murder by Pistorius of Reeva Steenkamp, his girlfriend, in 2013.

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Meet the Ravana makers of Titarpur, courtesy Geetanjali Krishna.

Slice of history: Princess Diana's wedding cake sells for $1,375

Slice of history: Princess Diana's wedding cake sells for $1,375

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

A collector has bought a 33-year-old slice of British history - paying $1,375 (Rs 83,250) for a piece of cake from the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Pack your bags. Umbrellas and raincoats optional.

US Secretary of State Powell quits

US Secretary of State Powell quits

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

Powell has been asked to stay till a replacement is found.

Where did the statement vanish?!

Where did the statement vanish?!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The attempts to unearth the document started getting more and more frantic. The clerks began to flip pages of files full of documents, some hand written, some bearing thick seals or multiple stamps, some in Hindi, some in Marathi. Several junior lawyers joined in, perusing different files and dockets. But in spite of the best of efforts the document was not to be found.

Why teachers fear and resent govt's new diktat

Why teachers fear and resent govt's new diktat

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Teachers across universities are questioning the "thoughtlessness, rushed manner and opacity" of the process in which the UGC announced the introduction of the choice-based credit system across universities in the country.

US, China close to striking a 'monumental' trade deal: Trump

US, China close to striking a 'monumental' trade deal: Trump

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Trump is demanding China to reduce the $375 billion trade deficit and protection of Intellectual Property Rights, technology transfer and more access to American goods to Chinese markets.

How to prepare for the All India Pre Medical Test

How to prepare for the All India Pre Medical Test

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Follow the NCERT syllabus, take up mocks, and evaluate your performance from time to time

Diwali recipes: Murmura laddoo, methi dhebra

Diwali recipes: Murmura laddoo, methi dhebra

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Chef Ranveer Brar shared these lip-smacking sweet and snack recipes.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Indrani exclaimed excitedly, her face lighting up like a little girl's: "I know him soo0o well." Sanjeev Khanna, Accused No 2, jokingly suggested to Badami: "Influencing the witness!" Badami retorted good humouredly: "She can't influence witnesses. She can only influence you and Peter."

I hope M J Akbar is fired

I hope M J Akbar is fired

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'Revelations about his assaults on young women mean that his reputation and all that he has stood for is in tatters for all time,' says Aakar Patel.

Diwali snacks: Super-tasty savoury recipes

Diwali snacks: Super-tasty savoury recipes

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Rediff reader Charu shares these quick and easy snacks recipes to enjoy this Diwali!

Why Amma's canteen must be replicated nationwide

Why Amma's canteen must be replicated nationwide

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Sanjeev Nayyar visits an Amma canteen in Chennai, and comes back impressed

Indrani Mukerjea's charm has not deserted her

Indrani Mukerjea's charm has not deserted her

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'That winsome smile is a key asset. And says a lot about her too.'

'Selective Genocide'

'Selective Genocide'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

A Budget with sense and sensibility

A Budget with sense and sensibility

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

To begin, the Budget has no doubt attempted to address uncertainty.

V-Day Special: Tempt your love with these dessert recipes

V-Day Special: Tempt your love with these dessert recipes

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Indulge in some sinful baking to surprise your love.

Alibaba set to bring back the Walmart ghost

Alibaba set to bring back the Walmart ghost

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Traders were up in arms, fearing huge job loss if Walmart was to enter.

Sheena Bora Trial: Heat and Forgery

Sheena Bora Trial: Heat and Forgery

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Then came the electrifying climax of Tuesday's hearing. Pasbola showed Sharma copies of cheques that had been deposited at the bank with Indrani's signature on them. He accused Sharma of forging Indrani's signature and collecting the money for herself. In the back Indrani stood up in the accused box and very pointedly nodded her head up and down and mouthed, "She did!".

Why India's EVMs are best in world

Why India's EVMs are best in world

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Till date, 107 elections to states and three parliamentary polls have been smoothly conducted using the EVMs.

US working on civil nuclear deal with Pakistan?

US working on civil nuclear deal with Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Ahead of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to United States in October, the United States is negotiating a pact on the new limits on Pakistan's nuclear weapons and delivery systems, a deal which might lead to an agreement that is similar to the Indo-US civil nuclear deal, according to a media report.

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes by Trump associates.

Strawberry love: 4 easy dessert recipes

Strawberry love: 4 easy dessert recipes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Celebrate the season of love with these yummy strawberry delights.

Sheena Bora Trial: Now, the secretary has memory loss

Sheena Bora Trial: Now, the secretary has memory loss

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Over the weekend and Labour Day, a change seemed to have come over the former secretary and her memory had all but deserted her. Not unexpectedly, Kajal Sharma had lost much of her exactness. Her vocabulary had shrivelled to four or five words.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the English Premier League.

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary didn't know it was forgery

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary didn't know it was forgery

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'After Indrani's arrest did you go to the police and say I did this kind of forgery?'

High drama as CBI arrests Chidambaram from his home

High drama as CBI arrests Chidambaram from his home

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

A CBI spokesperson said he has been arrested on the basis of a warrant issued by a competent court.

The food Deepika loves, but Abhishek hates

The food Deepika loves, but Abhishek hates

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

She just revealed her love for this veggie on Twitter.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

Is the Note Ban a success?

Is the Note Ban a success?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Demonetisation should be judged to have delivered some immediate gain if at least around Rs 2 trillion gets immobilised.

PIX: Meet Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games' pointy-eared mascots

PIX: Meet Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games' pointy-eared mascots

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Chosen by schoolchildren across Japan and announced before a gymnasium of cheering pupils in Tokyo, the as yet unnamed blue character will be the mascot for the Olympics and the pink cherry blossom-inspired one for the Paralympics.

Shujaat Bukhari killing: 1 arrested; thousands gather for last rites

Shujaat Bukhari killing: 1 arrested; thousands gather for last rites

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

An SIT has been formed to probe the killing.