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Review: Rahasya is a clever whodunit

Review: Rahasya is a clever whodunit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Atmospheric chills and a good story your thing? Watch Rahasya, suggests Nishi Tiwari.

Rahul power: Cabinet withdraws ordinance, bill on lawmakers

Rahul power: Cabinet withdraws ordinance, bill on lawmakers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Reversing its earlier step, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to withdraw the ordinance as well as bill that sought to give protection to convicted lawmakers in the wake of public outburst against it by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi.

Why no one has gone to jail for money laundering

Why no one has gone to jail for money laundering

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has managed to sniff out over Rs 9,000 crore as suspected haul from money laundering in a decade, but it has yet to link those against anyone successfully in a court.

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others charged with terror conspiracy

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Sadhvi and 5 others charged with terror conspiracy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Six people were killed and over 100 injured when an explosive device strapped on a motorcycle went off near a mosque in Malegaon, a town about 200 km from Mumbai in north Maharashtra, on September 29, 2008.

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Here comes the moment of truth. Modi prides himself on offering an "incorruptible" government. Will he dilute the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill to coax the administration's fealty and compromise his self-image?

Landslide win for Hasina in Bangladesh polls; Opposition rejects results

Landslide win for Hasina in Bangladesh polls; Opposition rejects results

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The ruling Awami League-led grand alliance has won 288 seats in the 300-member Parliament, Election Commission secretary Helaluddin Ahmed said.

Koregaon-Bhima case: Activist Gautam Navlakha freed from house arrest

Koregaon-Bhima case: Activist Gautam Navlakha freed from house arrest

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The Delhi high said that the trial court order was unsustainable in law.

Shoma resigned fearing arrest: NCW member

Shoma resigned fearing arrest: NCW member

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

National Commission for Women member Nirmala Sawant Prabhavalkar on Thursday said Tehelka managing editor Shoma Chaudhury may have resigned because she fears she will be arrested.

Indian grandfather assault case: US court to watch video again

Indian grandfather assault case: US court to watch video again

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

A US court conducting the retrial of an American police officer accused of violently assaulting a 58-year-old Indian man has asked once again to watch the video showing the incident which left the grandfather partially paralysed.

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

It was supposed to be a panacea against corruption, leakage and a magic wand for financial inclusion. But everywhere you look are people who enrolled, only to fall through the cracks again.

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Why ICICI Bank selected Sandeep Bakhshi to fix its crisis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Of the existing set of potential leaders, Bakhshi was clearly the only choice as he beat out other high-level candidates that included executive directors Anup Bagchi, Vishakha Mulye, NS Kannan, and Vijay Chandok who were lacking the all-round game that Bakhshi has.

Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'It disappoints and saddens me no end that Mahua has allowed herself to be carried away by the Goebbelsian onslaught mounted on the BJP and Narendra Modi by certain vested interests which find themselves exposed and thrown out of the gravy train,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'Ranveer gives you goosebumps'

'Ranveer gives you goosebumps'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'He took Simmba to a different level.' 'Sara has the energy of a commercial heroine.' 'She has a very bright future.'

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

EXPLAINED: CBI war between Rakesh Asthana and Alok Verma

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

India's premier investigating agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation, is witnessing an unprecedented crisis since the last few weeks. At the heart of the crisis is the struggle between its two top bosses -- Alok Verma and Rakesh Asthana. As the case continues to play out in the public with allegations being countered with more allegations, here's all you need to know about the feud and its various twists and turns.

Jaya begins new chapter in chequered political career

Jaya begins new chapter in chequered political career

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Assuming office for the sixth time as chief minister, Jayalalithaa began a new chapter in her chequered political career.

Verdict on juvenile in Delhi gangrape case deferred

Verdict on juvenile in Delhi gangrape case deferred

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The verdict in the December 16 gangrape case involving a minor was on Thursday deferred to August 5 by the Juvenile Justice Board.

'Films are bombing left, right and centre'

'Films are bombing left, right and centre'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Shreyas Talpade reveals how he has survived in Bollywood.

'Naveen Patnaik is sowing confusion within BJP ranks'

'Naveen Patnaik is sowing confusion within BJP ranks'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'That's the beauty of Naveen.' 'His intermittent support to the NDA and Modi confuses BJP workers in Odisha.' 'It gives an impression that Naveen has a tacit understanding with the NDA and that the BJP will not really challenge him wholeheartedly.'

Heavy fines and graded banning: New defence policy on blacklisted firms out

Heavy fines and graded banning: New defence policy on blacklisted firms out

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The defence ministry will review all cases of blacklisted firms as it prepares a new list of such entities following the new policy unveiled by it which is a mixture of heavy fines and graded banning.

US asks Pakistan to release jailed doctor Afridi

US asks Pakistan to release jailed doctor Afridi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Calling his incarceration "both unjust and unwarranted", the United States has asked Pakistan to release Shakil Afridi, the doctor who allegedly helped the Central Intelligence Agency to track down al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden.

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Before Akshay Kumar takes centrestage in the courtroom this Friday, here's looking at filmi lawyers before him.

Fodder for scam: Lalu and his cows

Fodder for scam: Lalu and his cows

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The former Bihar chief minister has seven criminal cases against him, most of them related to cheating and forgery. Vicky Nanjappa reports

'Proving marital rape isn't easy; it will be a challenge for the woman'

'Proving marital rape isn't easy; it will be a challenge for the woman'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Flavia Agnes, lawyer and founder of women's legal aid group Majlis, provides a contrary view to criminalising marital rape.

Ayushmann charges Rs 15-20 cr for ads!

Ayushmann charges Rs 15-20 cr for ads!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'He resonates more with the youth which is always something brands want.'

More facts on Rafale deal will be out soon: Rahul

More facts on Rafale deal will be out soon: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The political row over the Rafale deal intensified on Tuesday with the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party trading barbs over it.

We are waiting for the day the rapists will hang: Victim's father

We are waiting for the day the rapists will hang: Victim's father

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

The father of the Delhi gang rape victim has taken a strong exception to the defence counsel's contention -- that death penalty was awarded to the four convicts under political pressure -- and termed the statement as an insult to the judiciary.

Don't blame the government for Ram Rahim Singh

Don't blame the government for Ram Rahim Singh

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

'Insulting the law, instigating violence, living ostentatiously and preaching godliness?' 'This vulgar hypocrisy needs peoples' rejection and a revolt.' 'If people can't speak out, then it will be a hypocrisy that they expect the government to act and speak for them,' says Tarun Vijay.

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.

'Only political reforms can clean up the system'

'Only political reforms can clean up the system'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

It is people who should make an informed choice. When parties begin to realise that fielding tainted candidates is affecting their chances, they will change, says Professor Trilochan Sastry. Vicky Nanjappa reports

It's not about beef!

It's not about beef!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'Beef-eating is the new media frenzy that is being orchestrated to wrongly implicate the BJP government and is reminiscent of the false anti-Christian acts highlighted by the media when the BJP first came to power in 1996,' says Vivek Gumaste.

The JNU protest is linked to caste and prejudice

The JNU protest is linked to caste and prejudice

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Why are Dalits protesting against hangings in Hyderabad? Why is the focus on Muslims in JNU? Why are the students insisting on representation from marginalised communities when they are being judged by a committee? The fact is that India reserves the death penalty mostly for Dalits and Muslims, says Aakar Patel.

EPL PHOTOS: Splendid Cech denies impressive Liverpool at the Emirates

EPL PHOTOS: Splendid Cech denies impressive Liverpool at the Emirates

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Cech's solid 'keeping and Liverpool's staunch defence ensured the match ended in a goalless stalemate

DIG Roopa, who alleged VIP treatment to Sasikala in jail, transferred

DIG Roopa, who alleged VIP treatment to Sasikala in jail, transferred

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Roopa has now been posted as commissioner for road safety & traffic.

'Merely providing the death penalty is not enough'

'Merely providing the death penalty is not enough'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

'A speedy trial is absolutely essential.' 'Not only justice is given, it is given expeditiously.'

'If I used Prince in Bigg Boss, why did he allow me?'

'If I used Prince in Bigg Boss, why did he allow me?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

'Love will not happen in three-four weeks. I never went overboard saying, I love you, I miss you etc just for the attention. It is not a relationship yet.' Bigg Boss' Nora Fatehi clears the air about Prince Narula.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'In his 2014 election campaign, Mr Modi had boasted that he would apply the Gujarat model to the rest of India. We just have to ensure he doesn't start with Parliament,' says Shashi Tharoor in this fascinating excerpt from his new book, The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India.

Girri ends fast after Rajnath visits him at protest site

Girri ends fast after Rajnath visits him at protest site

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The East Delhi MP was on protest demanding proof from Kejriwal about his allegations that he was involved in Khan's murder and demanded an apology in case the chief minister was unable to do so.

SC allows juvenile board to rule on minor in Delhi gang rape case

SC allows juvenile board to rule on minor in Delhi gang rape case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Juvenile Justice Board to deliver its verdict in the December 16 gang rape-cum-murder case involving a minor.

Rahul praises prime minister, calls him his 'guru'

Rahul praises prime minister, calls him his 'guru'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Days after his public criticism of the government over ordinance on convicted lawmakers, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought to mollify Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying he is "my guru" and "a man with good intent".