Sheela Bhatt And George Joseph

Stories by Sheela Bhatt And George Joseph

How long will the PM have to wait to visit his birthplace?

How long will the PM have to wait to visit his birthplace?

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

A senior government official on Friday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's oft-talked about visit to Gah, his birthplace in Punjab province of Pakistan, should not be completely ruled out.

Inside story: How India and Italy sorted the marines' row

Inside story: How India and Italy sorted the marines' row

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

Italian marines Massimiliano Lattore and Salvatore Girone have got a deal similar to that of the gangster Abu Salem, which ensures that they won't get the death penalty. Sheela Bhatt reports on how a diplomatic stand-off was averted.

CBI raid on Stalin: Sabotage or political vendetta?

CBI raid on Stalin: Sabotage or political vendetta?

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

Who ordered the search against DMK leader Stalin or did the CBI really act of its own? Sheela Bhatt breaks down the events leading up to the raid and explains why claims by the government and CBI are unconvincing.

'Sanjay Dutt was very tense over the SC verdict'

'Sanjay Dutt was very tense over the SC verdict'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2013

Actor Sanjay Dutt was very tense since Wednesday as he waited for the Supreme Court judgement on the 1993 Mumbai blasts case the next day.

In surprise move, Mamata to back govt on Lanka issue

In surprise move, Mamata to back govt on Lanka issue

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2013

The United Progressive Alliance's estranged ally Trinamool Congress on Wednesday sprang a surprise by promising to support the government on whatever stand it takes on Sri Lankan Tamils issue at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

India may bring strong amendment on Lanka at UNHRC

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2013

India is likely to bring an amendment to the resolution sponsored by the United States on the alleged human rights violations by the Sri Lankan authorities during the end of the civil war -- at the ongoing session United Nations Human Rights Commission meet in Geneva, according to a source in the central government.

Record $600mn settlement in US insider trading case

Record $600mn settlement in US insider trading case

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2013

Two Indian Americans are at the centre of a case, which resulted in a deal that brought $600 million to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the largest amount it got ever to settle an investigation.

Why Congress doesn't want Raja to appear before 2G JPC

Why Congress doesn't want Raja to appear before 2G JPC

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2013

In an exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt, BJP MP Harin Pathak, a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee probing the 2G scam, says without mincing words that panel chief P C Chacko cannot decide exclusively whether to summon prime accused former Union Telecom Minister A Raja or not.

Religious groups in US look at new pope with expectation

Religious groups in US look at new pope with expectation

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2013

Welcoming the election of Pope Francis I, religious organisations hope for interfaith dialogue and harmony among the world's diverse religions. George Joseph reports

'A Budget woven without dreams'

'A Budget woven without dreams'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2013

Sheela Bhatt spoke to various members of Parliament to elicit their opinion about Finance Minister P Chidambaram's last Budget before the general elections, and found them lukewarm in their reaction. 'Political nuksaan nahi, lekin faida bhi nahin. Bach nikle,' about sums it up

'A Budget woven without dreams'

'A Budget woven without dreams'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2013

Exclusive: PC's son hails 'gender-sensitive' budget

Exclusive: PC's son hails 'gender-sensitive' budget

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2013

In an exclusive conversation with Rediff.com, Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthik Chidambaram stated that the Union budget presented by his father in Parliament on Thursday was a "gender sensitive" one.

Mantra of Union Budget: Fiscal consolidation

Mantra of Union Budget: Fiscal consolidation

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2013

P Chidamabaram's February 28 Budget will not have any big-ticket ideas, reports Sheela Bhatt

Exclusive: 'Railways is an orphan seeking attention'

Exclusive: 'Railways is an orphan seeking attention'

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

Former minister for Railways Dinesh Trivedi speaks exclusively to rediff.com on a day when the Railway Budget will be presented in Parliament.

Congress battle-ready to fight the chopper scam

Congress battle-ready to fight the chopper scam

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2013

Unless the name of a Congress-linked person or leader having links with the middlemen is revealed, the target of the Opposition party will remain blurred, says Sheela Bhatt

The Centre has learnt no lessons after 26/11

The Centre has learnt no lessons after 26/11

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2013

In just first three hours of the twin bomb blasts in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, everything that could go wrong has gone wrong.

NSG, NIA teams rush to Hyd; bombs placed on bikes

NSG, NIA teams rush to Hyd; bombs placed on bikes

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2013

At least seven people have been feared killed and 20 injured in two explosions near a busy bus stop at Dilsukh Nagar in Hyderabad on Thursday evening. Authorities warned that the toll is expected to rise.

Cong reflecting on simultaneous state and general polls?

Cong reflecting on simultaneous state and general polls?

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2013

Congress is wary that state elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and New Delhi to be held in December will impact its prospects in the 2014 general elections. Sheela Bhatt reports

Timing of execution clearly political

Timing of execution clearly political

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2013

'The hanging has made Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's position very vulnerable. The government has created an issue in Kashmir when there was none.'

Exclusive: Priyanka tweaked Rahul's speech

Exclusive: Priyanka tweaked Rahul's speech

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2013

What most people don't know is that the emotional flourishes and notes, the memories about Rahul's father Rajiv Gandhi and grandmother Indira Gandhi, the point about his mother Sonia coming into his room late on Saturday night and weeping, in the speech were added by his sister Priyanka Gandhi.