A Correspondent In Delhi

Stories by A Correspondent In Delhi

'Tomar's law degree is indeed fake, Smriti's case is different'

'Tomar's law degree is indeed fake, Smriti's case is different'

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2015

'People should know that the so-called honest Kejriwal's desperation to win seats was so high that he ignored the cheating done by his candidate,' says senior BJP leader.

Modi@1: Who will be the next cabinet secretary?

Modi@1: Who will be the next cabinet secretary?

Rediff.com   22 May 2015

On eve of completion of one year of the Narendra Modi government one of the not-so-debated issues has been the indecision and confusion in selecting a cabinet secretary suitable for the National Democratic Alliance government.

Court nod for split of law firm Amarchan Mangaldas between brothers

Court nod for split of law firm Amarchan Mangaldas between brothers

Rediff.com   6 May 2015

The mediation between the warring co-managing partners of India's largest law firm Amarchand Mangaldas, brothers Cyril and Shardul Shroff, was accepted by the Bombay high court on Wednesday. According to the terms of the arbitral award, the brothers have agreed to 'split and bifurcate into separate entities independently carrying on the profession of law'.

Was Adani at CEOs Forum in Paris? Or not?

Was Adani at CEOs Forum in Paris? Or not?

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2015

While the list of CEOs given to the French media mentioned Gautam Adani, the list given to the Indian media omitted his name.

Why Rahul has delayed his return once again

Why Rahul has delayed his return once again

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2015

The Congress vice-president was supposed to make his return to active politics on Monday. According to sources, he will now do so on Wednesday.

2 arrested in rape of nun from Bengal

2 arrested in rape of nun from Bengal

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2015

After 11 days, the West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department arrested two men in the gang rape of a 71-year-old nun during an attack on a convent in West Bengal's Ranaghat, about 100 km from Kolkata.

Why Jairam Ramesh is against the NDA land bill

Why Jairam Ramesh is against the NDA land bill

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2015

The key architect of the Land Acquisition Act has made notes on his opposition to the amendments suggested by the government

Modi to call joint session of Parliament on March 14 to pass Land Bill?

Modi to call joint session of Parliament on March 14 to pass Land Bill?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2015

The BJP-led government is keen to to get the land bill passed by March.

You have taken liberty with facts: Jairam Ramesh's angry letter to FM

You have taken liberty with facts: Jairam Ramesh's angry letter to FM

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

In a strongly worded letter to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Congress' Jairam Ramesh accused him of distorting facts.

Budget session begins but Rahul Gandhi goes on leave

Budget session begins but Rahul Gandhi goes on leave

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2015

Rahul Gandhi's absence has shocked political circles who say it is unthinkable for a political party to not have its vice-president present in Parliament to stand up and raise his voice against the government's more than a dozen controversial policies in its less than nine-month rule.

7 old-fashioned courting habits we'd like to see again

7 old-fashioned courting habits we'd like to see again

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2015

This Valentine's Day, consider wooing your beloved the old fashioned way.

Swaraj pips Modi for number of gifts received in Oct-Dec

Swaraj pips Modi for number of gifts received in Oct-Dec

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2015

The most expensive gift received by Modi was a painting worth Rs 30,000, which is at the toshakhana. He also received a silver plate and five small silver bowls worth Rs 25,000, marked 'option of the recipient pending'. Ditto with another painting worth Rs 25,000.

Centre likely to appoint governors to 6 states by weekend

Centre likely to appoint governors to 6 states by weekend

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

The governors' post lying vacant in at least 6 states is likely to be filled up by Friday before the governors conference scheduled to begin on Saturday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

5 things to mull about Sunday's Summit

5 things to mull about Sunday's Summit

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2015

Modi and Obama surely put India-US ties in fast-forward mode. But 5 things deserve careful attention.

John Kerry unhurt after minor accident in Ahmedabad

John Kerry unhurt after minor accident in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2015

Secretary of State John Kerry has been involved in a minor car accident involving his motorcade as it headed to the airport at the end of his visit to India, his spokesperson Jen Psaki said.

Amit Shah wants Union ministers to hold daily media briefings

Amit Shah wants Union ministers to hold daily media briefings

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

BJP chief Amit Shah to ask Union mins to hold daily media briefings to improve coverage

By-poll to Jayalilithaa's constituency likely in February

By-poll to Jayalilithaa's constituency likely in February

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2014

The Election Commission is likely to hold a February 14 poll for the Srirangam assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu ,which is vacant due to the disqualification of All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam leader and former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who was convicted and sentenced to four years jail in an 18-year-old corruption case in September.

BJP govt may overlook Brahma for CEC post

BJP govt may overlook Brahma for CEC post

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party government has begun the search for the new chief election commissioner when the present incumbent V S Sampath demits from office on January 15, 2015.

Modi's grand plans for Pranab da's birthday

Modi's grand plans for Pranab da's birthday

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

Narendra Modi along with his team of 65 ministers will attend President Pranab Mukherjee's 79th birthday bash at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11. After a cake cutting and a toast by Team Modi, the President will host a dinner at the banquet hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

5 things lucky people do

5 things lucky people do

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2014

Bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi says that it is indeed possible to 'attract' good luck!