Syed Firdaus Ashraf In Uttan

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10 reasons why Jitin Prasada matters for the BJP

10 reasons why Jitin Prasada matters for the BJP

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2021

Can Jitin Prasada retain the BJP's Brahmin vote in UP?

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2021

'I criticise the interference of the army in politics.' 'But the people know I am not anti-Pakistan.' 'Public support is my biggest strength.'

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2021

'The home minister of India has given his assurance to the MP of Lakshadweep.'

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

Rediff.com   31 May 2021

'Before entering Tihar jail, she told us not to worry and that we will together come out of this crisis soon.'

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

Rediff.com   28 May 2021

'No Indian political party functions in a democratic way.'

'People of Lakshadweep are in panic'

'People of Lakshadweep are in panic'

Rediff.com   25 May 2021

'The suppression is mounting and people may react.'

'Muslims in India have never had it this bad'

'Muslims in India have never had it this bad'

Rediff.com   21 May 2021

'Today, there is pervasive fear in society; an uncertainty of what might happen.' 'This has forced Muslims to shrink further into mental ghettos, with many considering extreme measures like pretending to change their identity.'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com   21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

Rediff.com   19 May 2021

'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com   19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

How to SPEED UP Covid Vaccination

How to SPEED UP Covid Vaccination

Rediff.com   18 May 2021

'Centres like polling booths can be set up for the area till the last adult is vaccinated -- open on all days from 9-9.' 'People should be able to come as per their convenience.'

'Not meeting her father before his death will be a life-long regret for Natasha'

'Not meeting her father before his death will be a life-long regret for Natasha'

Rediff.com   14 May 2021

'She said she could have taken so much energy from her father had she got a chance to meet him before his death.'

Why Mamata left the Congress!

Why Mamata left the Congress!

Rediff.com   7 May 2021

'Mamata wanted the Congress in alliance with the BJP in Bengal against the Left Front government.' 'Pranab Mukherjee opposed it, stating it would amount to compromising on secularism.' 'In 2021, Mamata defeats the BJP and becomes a champion of secularism.'

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Rediff.com   7 May 2021

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.'

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Rediff.com   5 May 2021

'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.'

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%

Rediff.com   4 May 2021

>The BJP's star campaigner could not help even half the number of candidates for whom he campaigned in his aggressive 'Didi-o-Didi' style in Bengal

What PM and CMs can learn from this Collector

What PM and CMs can learn from this Collector

Rediff.com   1 May 2021

Dr Rajendra Bharud has done what no other district collector in India could do as the pandemic ravaged the nation. He not only made Nandurbar district oxygen surplus, but ensured that the supply of life-saving oxygen remained uninterrupted for patients -- something even Delhi and Mumbai hospitals have not achieved yet.

'Saffron politics is the only future of India'

'Saffron politics is the only future of India'

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2021

'Even if the BJP does not come to power, the system has changed.'

'Mamata will come to power with vulnerable majority'

'Mamata will come to power with vulnerable majority'

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2021

'Mamata's numbers will reduce this time compared to 2016.'

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2021

'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.'