Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Former finance secretary Rajiv Kumar took charge as the 25th chief election commissioner (CEC) on Sunday and the first major task before him will be to hold the President and the Vice President......

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Judge Dinesh Gupta let off the right-wing activist and six others, giving them “benefit of doubt”. Right-wing activist Swami Aseemanand was on Wednesday acquitted along with six others......

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

For some, he's a bully and probable 'blackmailer' who targeted the rich and famous, especially in Bollywood, for fame, and allegedly, ransom.For others, he's finally the one brave narc who decided......

Antigua assures full cooperation in Choksi's extradition

The Antigua government has assured India of its full cooperation in the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, allegedly involved in the $2 billion scam in the Punjab National Bank, and......

Why Mehul Choksi is not returning anytime soon

That the extradition procedure is cumbersome is evident from the fact that Mr Choksi’s nephew, Nirav Modi, and businessman Vijay Mallya have not come back even months after favourable orders......

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king. IMAGE: Vikram Kothari. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Vikram Kothari had two coronations, first as the Gutkha......

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Last month the British government agreed to......

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Extradition of Mallya, Nirav figures in Modi-Boris talks 'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.' Illustration: Dominic......

WATCH: This is how Bollywood partied in the old times

Everything looks different in retrospect. Take Bollywood's movie premieres for example. There was a time when single screen cinemas were the norm and producers welcoming guests at the......

A film on Shivaji in 18 hours!

Director Mehul Kumar is gunning for the record books.He is trying to shoot a historical epic on the life of legendary Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji in just 18 hours, over a two-day period.More......

What an injustice!

Recently, Mehul Kumar made Jaago, based on the real life incident of a man raping a minor in local train compartment. Followingits footsteps is Shrey Shrivastav's Insaaf: The Justice, which is......

What is B R Chopra's full name?

Here is your chance to gain some Movies gyaan. Take the Rediff Movies Quiz and see how well you know Hindi cinema!1. What do the initials in B R Chopra stand for? a) Birju Raman b) Baldev Raj c)......

SAG 2019: Dominant India bags 27 medals on Day 2

India completely dominated the first day of athletics events by clinching 10 medals (4 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze) while the shooters also fetched nine (4 gold, 4 silver, 1 bronze) to swell the......

Harbhajan to lead Punjab in Ranji Trophy

Ignored for India's first Test against the West Indies at home, Harbhajan Singh was named captain of the Punjab Ranji Trophy team that will take on Uttar Pradesh in their opening encounter at......

Feroz falters yet leads the field

Feroz Ali, despite a one-over par 72, held a slender lead of two strokes, thanks to a birdie on the finishing hole in the third round of the Hero Honda Western Open at the par-71 Poona Club Golf......

Mushtaq Ali T20: Unmukt ton helps Delhi win

Riding on young Unmukt Chand's second consecutive hundred, Delhi thrashed Gujarat by 112 runs in a Super League (Group A) match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament in Indore on Wednesday. The......

Feroz Ali wins Hero Honda Western Open

Feroz Ali, needing only a birdie to avoid a play-off, nailed the testy eight-footer on the 18th hole and threw his cap and arms in ecstasy to win the Hero Honda Western Open, the 13th leg of the......