Aditi Phadnis, Archis Mohan And Veena Mani

Stories by Aditi Phadnis, Archis Mohan And Veena Mani

Why DMK Gave Kamal Haasan A Rajya Sabha Seat

Why DMK Gave Kamal Haasan A Rajya Sabha Seat

Rediff.com   4 days ago

One Rajya Sabha seat is a small price to pay for all the skills that Kamal Haasan brings to the table, points out Aditi Phadnis.

MEA Pushes For Quick Resolution To China's Rare Earth Curbs

MEA Pushes For Quick Resolution To China's Rare Earth Curbs

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

'We remain in touch with the Chinese side, in Beijing as well as in Delhi, to bring predictability in the supply chain.'

Bihar's Liquor Ban Faces Heat Ahead Of Elections

Bihar's Liquor Ban Faces Heat Ahead Of Elections

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2025

As the election nears, political positions on prohibition are shifting.

Chirag Paswan Wants To Be Bihar CM

Chirag Paswan Wants To Be Bihar CM

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2025

While the BJP backs Nitish Kumar as chief minister, Chirag isn't hiding his readiness for the role, reports Aditi Phadnis.

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost

Rediff.com   29 May 2025

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost.

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Why India Is Angry with Turkiye

Rediff.com   28 May 2025

India-Turkiye ties are strained over Ankara's Islamabad tilt, its arms links with Pakistan, and fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack.

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Know English Before Migrating to the UK

Rediff.com   26 May 2025

According to the 2021 England and Wales Census data, of the 915,855 citizens born in India, 49 per cent (444,500) said English was their main language, followed by 41 per cent (373,583) who said another language was their main language but that they spoke English very well or well.

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace

Rediff.com   19 May 2025

When the country has been at war, the Opposition has buried its differences with the government, points out Aditi Phadnis.

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

'Biggest Worry Should Be Pakistan'

Rediff.com   12 May 2025

'Right now, we have no relationship with Pakistan. And the relationship with China is not great.'

'There's A Cost To Supporting Terrorism'

'There's A Cost To Supporting Terrorism'

Rediff.com   7 May 2025

'Whatever we do, the purpose will be to re-establish deterrence.'

Optimistic about impact of Trump tariffs, RBI tells parliamentary panel

Optimistic about impact of Trump tariffs, RBI tells parliamentary panel

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) brass, including its Governor Sanjay Malhotra, on Tuesday told a Parliamentary panel that it was "optimistic" about the impact of the US tariffs on the Indian economy and, in long-run, it could benefit the country due to dipping trade relations between the US and China.

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2025

'If you follow the law, America offers opportunities. But those who violate the law will face the consequences.'

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2025

'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.'

India Is A Good Neighbour. Find Out Why

India Is A Good Neighbour. Find Out Why

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2025

India's disaster relief assistance has increased substantially in recent years, from Rs 1.60 crore in FY23 to Rs 41.18 crore in FY24, and Rs 27.88 cr in FY25 (until January 2025).

Will Miss World Raise Telangana's Profile?

Will Miss World Raise Telangana's Profile?

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

Many states are realising that hosting mega events puts the spotlight on them and raises their profile.

Can Baby Revive CPM?

Can Baby Revive CPM?

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2025

M A Baby faces several significant challenges: Helping the CPI (M)-led Left Democratic Front secure a third consecutive term in Kerala's 2026 assembly elections, and regaining ground lost in the party's traditional strongholds of West Bengal, Tripura, and other regions.

Majority Of Police Support Use Of Force And Torture

Majority Of Police Support Use Of Force And Torture

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2025

The Kerala police were the most sensitised to the rights of those arrested while that of Jharkhand and Gujarat the least.

'Waqf Bill Targeted, Unfair Legislation'

'Waqf Bill Targeted, Unfair Legislation'

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2025

'It is not as if Hindus are not being touched at all, and only Muslims are.'

India's MLAs Richer Than 3 N-E State Budgets!

India's MLAs Richer Than 3 N-E State Budgets!

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2025

The total assets of the country's sitting legislators amount to Rs 73,348 crore, which is more than the combined annual Budgets (2023-2024) of Nagaland (Rs 23,086 crore), Tripura (Rs 26,892 crore), and Meghalaya (Rs 22,022 crore), totaling around Rs 72,000 crore.

Indians Secured 7% of US Green Cards In 2023

Indians Secured 7% of US Green Cards In 2023

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2025

Green card holders have the right to live permanently in the country, but only if they do not commit deportable offences.