Syed Firdaus Ashraf In Uttan

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How Mulayam Singh Changed The Rules For Martyred Soldiers

How Mulayam Singh Changed The Rules For Martyred Soldiers

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2022

'His biggest contribution as defence minister was to change the rules of bringing martyred soldiers' bodies home.'

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2022

'Dr Shashi Tharoor by far is a much better choice.'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2022

'The right wing has worked for 70-80 years at the grass roots before it burst onto social media.' 'Social media is an extension of its formidable work in society.' 'If you think you can fight them on social media, forget it. You can't.'

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2022

'The place I used to sleep in the jail had a big window high up on the opposite side, where at sunrise and sunset time a bird would drop in every day.' 'It could be an eagle or a peacock. And sometimes a monkey.' 'Those moments calmed you, brought hope...'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

'If Section 66A of IT Act goes, something else will come in'

'If Section 66A of IT Act goes, something else will come in'

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2022

'The cases have not reduced because the prosecution has found some other way to stop people from using their right to free speech.'

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2022

'That she drove 20 km in 9 minutes is rubbish.'

'A simple guy despite being a billionaire'

'A simple guy despite being a billionaire'

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2022

'He was the most thoughtful corporate person I encountered.'

'Govt has taken the right step of banning export of atta'

'Govt has taken the right step of banning export of atta'

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2022

'We cannot afford to be complacent about our food security needs.'

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2022

'The BJP is scared it may lose the Delhi municipal elections where they have been in power for the last 15 years.'

'It is death for the Bollywood industry'

'It is death for the Bollywood industry'

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2022

'If you have only one hit out of 100 movies in a year, it is death for Bollywood.'

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2022

'We are seeing an era where only what Modi wishes is going to happen.' 'A clear message has now been sent to others that if this fate could befall on Nitin Gadkari, then just think what could happen to lesser mortals.'

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

The Tiranga, From 1906 To 1947

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2022

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com recounts the history of the Indian flag and how it has evolved over the years.

'If you lose $5 billion to $7 billion every week...'

'If you lose $5 billion to $7 billion every week...'

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

'... as has been happening in the last three weeks, then the foreign exchange reserves will not be comfortable to ensure that the rupee does not fall drastically.'

What The RBI Can Do About The Rupee

What The RBI Can Do About The Rupee

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2022

'To simply let the rupee depreciate to any level according to market forces will not be in the country's interests.'

'Polyester Flags Go Against The Ethos Of Freedom Movement'

'Polyester Flags Go Against The Ethos Of Freedom Movement'

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2022

'If you want to change everything all of a sudden to polyester, then the production of khadi flags will come under trouble.'

'Hamid Ansari Defeated Pakistan's Intent In UN And Today You Are Questioning Him?'

'Hamid Ansari Defeated Pakistan's Intent In UN And Today You Are Questioning Him?'

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2022

'Every Indian knows why the BJP is targeting Hamid Ansari.'

'BJP is playing a gehri chaal in Maharashtra'

'BJP is playing a gehri chaal in Maharashtra'

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2022

'The message the BJP is sending is that they are in no way responsible for Uddhav's downfall and it was only Shinde who is to be blamed.'

'Governor is right in calling for a vote'

'Governor is right in calling for a vote'

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2022

'Maharashtra governor did not do anything that was contrary to the Supreme Court's decision.'