Asim Kamal And Sanjeev Chopra, PTI

Stories by Asim Kamal And Sanjeev Chopra, PTI

No question of Rahul's apology, JPC demand 'non-negotiable': Jairam

No question of Rahul's apology, JPC demand 'non-negotiable': Jairam

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2023

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said he does not see a 'middle path' to end the logjam in Parliament as the Opposition's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the Adani issue was 'non-negotiable' and the question of an apology over Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the United Kingdom does not arise.

'Can't get better than standing ovation at Oscars'

'Can't get better than standing ovation at Oscars'

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2023

'I was in our wardrobe room when I heard Naatu Naatu being called for winning Best Original Song.' 'Me and the other dancers screamed!'

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

A Cake Artist And Her Amazing Creations

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2023

Prachi Dhabal Deb, who began her career as a financial analyst, but found her heart in the field of confectionery art.

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2023

'As humans, we must realise that we cannot survive without the environment, rivers, water....'

When Son Takes Father For An Interview

When Son Takes Father For An Interview

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2023

'It started with an image of a father and son riding a bike on a winter morning.'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2023

'Sex is such a healthy thing that your first encounter with it should be good, otherwise it scars you for life, it disturbs you for life.'

'We are going to fail...all of us'

'We are going to fail...all of us'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2023

'How are students supposed to learn a new language within a semester?'

Kharge extends hand to parties to defeat BJP, says ready for sacrifices

Kharge extends hand to parties to defeat BJP, says ready for sacrifices

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2023

In the prevailing difficult circumstances, the Congress is the only party that can provide capable and decisive leadership to the country, Kharge asserted.

Sonia Gandhi slams BJP, says saffron party fuels fire of hatred

Sonia Gandhi slams BJP, says saffron party fuels fire of hatred

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2023

She urged the Congress workers to tackle the current regime with vigour and reach out to people to convey the party's message.

I have no personal ambitions: Chidambaram on Cong polls

I have no personal ambitions: Chidambaram on Cong polls

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2023

The former Union minister asserted that an objective analysis of the political situation will lead to the conclusion that the Congress has to be the "pole" around which Opposition unity in the 2024 Lok Sabha election can be built.

What next for Congress after Bharat Jodo Yatra

What next for Congress after Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2023

The grand old party faces the onerous task of rebuilding its moribund organisation, which is struggling to overcome a leadership crisis and regain credibility with the voters.

How controversies, barbs kept spotlight on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

How controversies, barbs kept spotlight on Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2023

The cross-country foot march stayed in the news almost right through, mostly for the barbs between the BJP and the Congress and occasionally for other reasons, including infighting in the opposition party.

GN Azad is 'Mir Jafar', 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam Ramesh

GN Azad is 'Mir Jafar', 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2023

Jairam Ramesh said the Congress has to be the "fulcrum" of any Opposition alliance to take on the BJP in the 2024 general elections as it is the only political force with a pan-India presence.

Sibal hails Rahul, says yatra brings together society's disparate elements

Sibal hails Rahul, says yatra brings together society's disparate elements

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2023

Sibal, who quit the Congress last year, said the party's Kanyakumari to Kashmir Yatra "optically" seems to have succeeded and gotten the support of non-Congress elements as well.

Kota Student Suicides: Yoga, Zumba To Tackle Stress

Kota Student Suicides: Yoga, Zumba To Tackle Stress

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2022

According to Kota police and district administration records, at least 14 students studying in coaching centres in the city committed suicide this year.

Meet the Congress women yatris of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Meet the Congress women yatris of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2022

The toast of the Congress for their tenacity and the difficult choices they made to fulfil a five-month political commitment, their stories are many.

What Happens When Your Film Flops

What Happens When Your Film Flops

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2022

'The reviews have been generous and overwhelming.' 'But unfortunately, it's not shown in the numbers and technically, you would call it a flop.' 'I don't understand what to take from it... I am at a loss...'

Trade with China is 'normal' but border 'abnormal': Cong on LAC clash

Trade with China is 'normal' but border 'abnormal': Cong on LAC clash

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2022

Ramesh alleged that the PM "forced" Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to read a "most wishy-washy" statement in Parliament earlier this week

'Everything will be resolved smoothly': Cong on Gehlot-Pilot tussle

'Everything will be resolved smoothly': Cong on Gehlot-Pilot tussle

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2022

The party is very much united and working together, the AICC general secretary organisation said.

Factional feud, poll promises major challenges for new Cong govt in Himachal

Factional feud, poll promises major challenges for new Cong govt in Himachal

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2022

Allocation of portfolios would be the immediate vexatious issue for the party, with supporters of Virbhadra Singh already feeling sidelined after the elevation of the late chief minister's professed rival Sukhu.