Sharat Pradhan And Aditya Kalra

Stories by Sharat Pradhan And Aditya Kalra

Mulayam gives a hearty welcome to samdhiji Lalu

Mulayam gives a hearty welcome to samdhiji Lalu

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2014

A beaming Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav visits Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's residence in Lucknow to perform the 'shagun' ceremony ahead of his daughter Raj Lakshmi's wedding.

Ayodhya peaceful amid heavy police deployment on Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya peaceful amid heavy police deployment on Babri demolition anniversary

Rediff.com   6 Dec 2014

Uneasy calm prevailed in Ayodhya, which on Saturday looked like a fortress, with deployment of more than 10,000 cops on the 22nd anniversary of the demolition of the Babri Mosque.

It's not a family affair: Mulayam pulls up Akhilesh govt for slow pace of work

It's not a family affair: Mulayam pulls up Akhilesh govt for slow pace of work

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2014

In a surprising turn of events, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Sunday pulled up his son's government in Uttar Pradesh, saying that the Akhilesh Yadav government only spoke of 'foundation laying' and not inauguration of schemes.

Mulayam's b'day shindig funded by Taliban, Dawood, quips Azam

Mulayam's b'day shindig funded by Taliban, Dawood, quips Azam

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2014

Uttar Pradesh's powerful minister Azam Khan will host a gala event on the occasion of Samajwadi Party founder and president Mulayam Singh Yadav's 75th birthday in Rampur on Friday and Saturday.

Beware! UP launches 'Eyewatch' app for women

Beware! UP launches 'Eyewatch' app for women

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

After being dubbed as the rape capital of the nation, Uttar Pradesh is finally waking up and trying to change its image and provide safety to its women citizens. And in that very vain, the Akhilesh Yadav government has launched a mobile application for the protection of women.

'I took a vow to eradicate cheating from examinations'

'I took a vow to eradicate cheating from examinations'

Rediff.com   13 Nov 2014

A bureaucrat resolves to eradicate cheating in examinations of Uttar Pradesh

What's unique about the 'Samajwadi Pension' scheme?

What's unique about the 'Samajwadi Pension' scheme?

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a unique pension scheme for the poor called the 'Samajwadi Pension' that aims to cover as many as 40 lakh people not covered under the existing 'Old Age', 'Widow' or 'Disabled' pension schemes.

BJP now looking for Gen Next leader in UP

BJP now looking for Gen Next leader in UP

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2014

With the party leadership having entrusted a key state like Maharashtra in the hands of Gen Next, the Bharatiya Janata Party is currently busy scanning the dossiers of several Uttar Pradesh leaders so that it could zero in on a youth who could be groomed as the party's potential chief minister when the state assembly goes to polls in 2017.

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Modi effect? Mukesh Ambani celebrates wife's b'day in Varanasi

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2014

Accompanied by a large entourage, including the kids, the couple reached Varanasi by a private plane in the afternoon.

Akhilesh, Mulayam clash on Amar Singh's return

Akhilesh, Mulayam clash on Amar Singh's return

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2014

'How can Netaji forget Amar Singh called him names? He has come back to Netaji because he failed to gain entry in any political party.'

RSS: Love jihad concerns the fate of Hindu girls

RSS: Love jihad concerns the fate of Hindu girls

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2014

'Any kind of political activity is not on our agenda.'

Believe it or not! No Ayodhya or love jihad at RSS meet

Believe it or not! No Ayodhya or love jihad at RSS meet

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2014

The goings-on at the three-day Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh conclave, which is being attended by 390 delegates, are shrouded in secrecy.

Kanchi seer, Lucknow Imam meet; deny any talk on Ayodhya

Kanchi seer, Lucknow Imam meet; deny any talk on Ayodhya

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2014

While there was no official communication about the closed-door meeting, speculation was rife that the Kanchi seer had been sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with some secret formula for an amicable settlement to the centuries-old dispute that had triggered several incidents of communal violence across the country in the past.

Now Mulayam sings the secular tune

Now Mulayam sings the secular tune

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2014

What the Samajwadi Party and BSP have in common?

What the Samajwadi Party and BSP have in common?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Vulgar display of extravagance seems to be a commonality between political rivals Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party.

Write to me or the CM to have your issues resolved: Mulayam

Write to me or the CM to have your issues resolved: Mulayam

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2014

Stay away from violence and work for the party was Mulayam Singh Yadav's message to Samajwadi Party workers on the party's 9th national convention in Lucknow.

India set to run out of critical free drug for HIV/AIDS programme

India set to run out of critical free drug for HIV/AIDS programme

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2014

The country had the third-largest number of people living with disease.

Subrata Roy moved back to jail cell; office privileges withdrawn

Subrata Roy moved back to jail cell; office privileges withdrawn

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2014

The tycoon had been allowed to use an office, phone, internet connection and three secretaries.

India reaches Red Planet, but at home red tape binds space firms

India reaches Red Planet, but at home red tape binds space firms

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Godrej and some other firms are frustrated at what they say is the slow execution of projects and lack of government support, which are hampering India's efforts to compete with China and Russia as a cheaper option for launching satellites.

India withdraws policy to cap nonessential pharma prices

India withdraws policy to cap nonessential pharma prices

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2014

Ties between India and the United States have been strained in recent years because of trade policies and patent disputes.