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No proposal to release caste census data: Govt in RS

The government has no proposal at present to release the report of the caste census carried out in 2011, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. IMAGE: A census exercise underway. Photograph:......

Do the poor feature in Modi ki Duniya?

'Wasn't it the PM's duty to reach out to the daily wagers of whom he claims to have been a part?' asks Jyoti Punwani. IMAGE: Indians walk miles and miles to return to their villages after the......

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam quotient this poll season. Some we will see as future MPs, the others just have to get back to business. Rediff.com......

Modi and the hunt for a Sanjeevani Booti

Modi Sarkar will not stand on ceremonies even if that means stepping on the Constitution, says Udit Misra. It is a terrible thing to do but one must start by stating what is painfully obvious:......

Naidu's journey from pasting party posters to being Vice President

Naidu was an ABVP activist during the Emergency and was arrested and jailed. IMAGE: Vice President-elect Venkaiah Naidu being greeted by his wife Usha and daughter Deepa Venkat in New Delhi on......

Housing for poor finally taking off

For those in the EWS and LIG category who wish to take a loan up to Rs 600,000, there is an interest subsidy of 6.5 per cent for a tenure of 15 years. Though the central government’s Housing......

What PMO will do for affordable housing

Realty players want single window clearance for all affordable projects, reports Karan Choudhury. Eager to make the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana a success, the Prime Minister's Office held a......

Why India's construction slowdown threatens to increase poverty

The construction sector is now India’s second-largest employer after agriculture, the trend coinciding with India’s high-growth phase and decline in poverty levels The construction......

Low-cost housing scheme likely for EPFO subscribers

Under the proposed scheme, there will be tripartite agreement with member, bank/housing agency and EPFO for pledging future PF contributions as EMI payment. The government is working......

2,508 cities selected under PM's scheme for affordable housing

The scheme comes with an aim of constructing more than two crore houses across the nation within a span of seven years. As many as 2,508 cities in 26 states have been selected under 'Pradhan......

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'Don't object to change; understand why people like it.' IMAGE: Babul Supriyo in Khoya Khoya Chand (2024). Singer Babul Supriyo, who gave us hit albums like Sochta Hun and Kuch Aisa Lagta Hai,......

National Awards 2017: An important day in Akshay's life

Akshay Kumar and Sonam Kapoor dressed traditionally at the 64th National Awards, held at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. M Venkaiah Naidu, Union Minister for Urban Development, Housing &......

This cricketer has a heart of gold

Gautam Gambhir to bear educational expenses of Sukma bravehearts' children IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir has pledged to bear the educational expenses of the children of the 25 CRPF personnel.......

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