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Kochi's Jews Pass Into History

Queenie Hallegua, who passed away at 89 in August, was almost the last of the Sephardi Jews in Fort Kochi.Her son Dr David Hallegua reflects on his mother's death and of his life growing up in......

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

With his appointment as AG, the many Constitutional law matters that are pending before the Supreme Court will receive specialised attention. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The......

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Over the years, a noticeable unpleasantness began to develop between senior and junior, Sorabjee and Salve.Salve gave credit, for his rise in the profession, to Nani Palkhivala, and not to......

Any speech against govt policy can't be seditious: SC judge

Any speech made against a government policy or action 'cannot be seditious' and views in favour of fundamental rights have to be taken, said Supreme Court judge Justice L Nageswara Rao Wednesday......

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi is......

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall. Image: Audi Q2,......

The story of Kimsuk Krishna Sinha's tough fight against DLF

Image: A banner of real estate firm DLF seen during the listing ceremony at the Bombay Stock Exchange. Photograph: Arko Datta/Reuters The Sebi order is vindication of Sinha's stand, but it has......

Reebok fraud: SFIO lets off two top execs

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) hasn’t named Claus Heckerott, Adidas India managing director (from March 2012 to January 2013), and Shahin Padath (then director of finance) in......

i10, Octavia competing for the 'World Car of the Year' award

Every year, automotive journalists from all over the globe select the best cars in the world. The panel gives awards in four categories, which include World Car of the Year, World Performance Car,......

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The Power Of The Law... And Hope

Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hai reminds us that we haven't run out of instances where even the most vulnerable can secure justice against the mighty, applauds Utkarsh Mishra. The Manoj Bajpayee-starrer......

Chased by the moral brigade

What do Sruti Singh, Ajay Vir Singh, Dilip Dutta, Mahesh Tayade and Narendra Tiwari have in common? They are the self-appointed moral police of the public behaviour of celebrities and guardians of......

Tendulkar conferred Order of Australia

Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar was conferred the Order of Australia at a function in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Rajya Sabha MP isonly the second Indian after former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee......

Hayden against Tendulkar receiving Order of Australia

Upset at Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar getting the Order of Australia, former batsman Matthew Hayden said the honour should be "exclusive" to his countrymen. "Now, if Sachin was living in......

Tendulkar widely admired in Australia: Aus PM Gillard

Claiming that Sachin Tendulkar is widely admired in her country as in India, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday thanked the iconic cricketer for accepting the Membership of the......

Tendulkar to be given Order of Australia honour

Iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is all set to become the first Indian sportsperson to be conferred with the Membership of the Order of Australia, an honour "rarely" bestowed on non-Australians.......

Modi ousted from BCCI, Dalmiya back

Chirayu Amin will replace Lalit Modiaschairman of the Indian Premier League,while Jagmohan Dalmiya returns tothe Board of Control for Cricket in India after his explusion was revoked. These......

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