Sheela Bhatt And Indrani Roy

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ANALYSIS: Why Pawar has declared war against Modi

ANALYSIS: Why Pawar has declared war against Modi

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2013

NCP chief Sharad Pawar believes that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's popularity may not translate into votes to give him a clear nod to become prime minister, says Sheela Bhatt

Modi never asked to be made PM candidate: Rajnath

Modi never asked to be made PM candidate: Rajnath

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh on Wednesday claimed that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had never sought to be projected as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's prime ministerial candidate.

Mamatadi, this is not the poriborton we sought

Mamatadi, this is not the poriborton we sought

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2013

We want a change in Bengal again -- but this time a change in the real sense of the term, writes Indrani Roy in an open letter to the West Bengal chief minister

'Novartis case: SC ruling wise and balanced'

'Novartis case: SC ruling wise and balanced'

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2013

Supreme Court is saying that consumers should not be forced to pay higher prices just because it is chemically a new drug unless there is a therapeutic benefit involved.

Sudipto's death: 'Why does Mamata have to jump the gun?'

Sudipto's death: 'Why does Mamata have to jump the gun?'

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2013

Actor Soumitra Chatterjee is yet to come to terms with the death of Students Federation of India leader Sudipto Gupta on Tuesday in controversial circumstances while in police custody.

Sudipta's death: 'Is this the change Bengal had sought'

Sudipta's death: 'Is this the change Bengal had sought'

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2013

Writer Nabaneeta Dev Sen reacts to Student's Federation of India Sudipto Gupta's death

'Novartis ruling won't affect pharma industry'

'Novartis ruling won't affect pharma industry'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2013

Oncologist Dr Sthabir Dasgupta talks about the impact of Novartis's losing patent case on the Indian pharma industry.

Govt vulnerable, but will complete term: PM

Govt vulnerable, but will complete term: PM

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

Dr Singh is confident that his government will push ahead its reforms agenda.

PM keeps open issue of a third term

PM keeps open issue of a third term

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

Manmohan Singh neither rules out nor gives any indication of his availability and willingness for a third term as prime minister.

Chinese activity on Brahmaputra no cause for worry: PM

Chinese activity on Brahmaputra no cause for worry: PM

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

Chinese activities on the river don't impact the actual flow of water into India, says prime minister.

India wants to take China ties to new level

India wants to take China ties to new level

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

Sheela Bhatt who traveled with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the BRICS summit in Durban, reports on what transpired during Dr Singh's first meeting with China's new leader Xi Jinping.

'Birth of the bank biggest achievement of BRICS summit'

'Birth of the bank biggest achievement of BRICS summit'

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

Pravin Gordhan, the finance minister of South Africa, says that in spite of several crucial issues still under debate, the BRICS bank was born today.

Diary: Durban, Gandhi and the BRICS bank

Diary: Durban, Gandhi and the BRICS bank

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2013

Sheela Bhatt, who traveled with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the BRICS Summit in Durban, gauges the buzz ahead of the event that begins Tuesday.

'China-India maritime rivalry is NOT inevitable'

'China-India maritime rivalry is NOT inevitable'

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

A senior government source explains to Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt why India cannot pre-judge a rivalry with China.

PM takes off for Durban BRICS with China in mind

PM takes off for Durban BRICS with China in mind

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said that his trip to Durban for the fifth BRICS Summit will be an opportunity for him to not only greet the new Chinese President Xi Jinping personally, but also to discuss how New Delhi and Beijing can maintain the positive trajectory of their relationship.

'India NOT nervous in dealing with China'

'India NOT nervous in dealing with China'

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2013

India looks forward to the meet between Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Chinese premier Xi Jinping's in Durban on March 27 on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. The next week is important for Sino- India bilateral relations, says Sheela Bhatt.

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.