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Congress ticket distribution is messed up

Congress ticket distribution is messed up

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Senior party leaders slug it out for tickets in Chandigarh, Kangra

'BJP campaign in Tripura was amazing'

'BJP campaign in Tripura was amazing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'The BJP capitalised on the Left Front's failure and inaction and the Congress' deliberate retreat in Tripura.'

Andy Murray: Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Andy Murray: Cometh the hour, cometh the man

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Andy Murray proved himself the bastion of British tennis once again as he outclassed Canadian powerhouse Milos Raonic to claim a second Wimbledon title in masterful fashion on Sunday.

Mulayam gives a hearty welcome to samdhiji Lalu

Mulayam gives a hearty welcome to samdhiji Lalu

Rediff.com7 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.

Brand Devendra bulldozes all in Maharashtra

Brand Devendra bulldozes all in Maharashtra

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

With 8 out of Maharashtra's 10 municipal corporations under the BJP's belt, and a stunning show in 25 zilla parishads and panchayat samitis, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, says Prasanna D Zore, is all set for an encore when his party next faces the polls.

J&K polls: Who will win the fight in Ganderbal

J&K polls: Who will win the fight in Ganderbal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Ganderbal was once the bastion of the Abdullah family but this time around, the electoral battle in this north Kashmir assembly constituency is being fought sans the Abdullah's.

Mulayam blames tie-up with Congress for SP defeat

Mulayam blames tie-up with Congress for SP defeat

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Mulayam on Sunday blamed the defeat on son Akhilesh's decision to ally with a Congress, which he said had tried its best to "ruin" him.

Lessons for Modi from 2 states

Lessons for Modi from 2 states

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

As its own national worth augments the BJP might decide to be more cautious with its local allies.

How BJP scripted its victory in Maharashtra

How BJP scripted its victory in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

In a show of strength, Bharatiya Janata Party bulldozed the opposition - the Nationalist Congress Party, Congress and estranged ally Shiv Sena -- to wrest power in the state.

'Global jihad is here'

'Global jihad is here'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'When the first Islamic State flags appeared, it was called an aberration.' 'When videos appeared, they were termed exceptions!' 'It is high time we accepted that the global jihad is here.'

Why the Gandhis need to come clean on their wealth

Why the Gandhis need to come clean on their wealth

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Could this reluctance be tied to the family's projection of themselves as the last bastion of the aam-aadmi's interests? Do they fear that a full disclosure of their not-inconsiderable assets would go against their carefully-cultivated pro-poor image, wonders Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Is Narendra Modi looking for a makeover?

Is Narendra Modi looking for a makeover?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Of late, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been concentrating on Uttar Pradesh, where he has held four rallies over a span of one month. Clearly, this was a departure from the routine as UP was not even among the states where assembly elections were being held currently.

Rahul hits out at Modi sarkar over farmers' plight in Punjab

Rahul hits out at Modi sarkar over farmers' plight in Punjab

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said the Congress would root out the weeds in the form of the Akali-Bharatiya Janata Party combine.

Mallya's hold on United Breweries slips further

Mallya's hold on United Breweries slips further

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

UB Group Chairman Vijay Mallya's grip on United Breweries slipped further on Thursday, after lenders to UB Group companies offloaded a part of the stake in Kingfisher beer that was pledged to them.

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rahul Gandhi takes charge as Congress president

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi succeeds Sonia Gandhi, who led the party for the last 19 years.

Process of appointment of judges cannot be 'hijacked': CJI

Process of appointment of judges cannot be 'hijacked': CJI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

He also made it clear that judiciary cannot depend on executive in choosing judges.

Indian firms mock gender diversity as boardroom deadline passes: Analysts

Indian firms mock gender diversity as boardroom deadline passes: Analysts

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

US, China and Japan have no quotas for women and have had the lowest increase in female directors.

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Unlike the LDF and NDA nominees who are at ground zero and campaigning hard every day, the Congress candidate's campaign is undertaken in absentia, dependent on an army of local and imported from the rest of Kerala Congresswomen and men.

'It's easier to improvise with the younger generation of actors'

'It's easier to improvise with the younger generation of actors'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Bangalore Days director Anjali Menon discusses her films and more.

Cong wants to bowl Mamata a googly by pitching Azhar from Howrah

Cong wants to bowl Mamata a googly by pitching Azhar from Howrah

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The Congress plans to ensure that even if its candidates fail to register a win in the Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, the benefit should go to the Left Front and not to friend-turned-foe Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. Renu Mittal reports.

Pranab's 5-decade-long political career comes to an end

Pranab's 5-decade-long political career comes to an end

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee -- rewarded as president yet not trusted enough to be prime minister.

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Meet Maharashtra's richest politician ever!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Meet the richest and poorest candidates contesting the election to the richest civic body in the country.

The Naxal movement has gone haywire: Usendi

The Naxal movement has gone haywire: Usendi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The Naxal movement is today facing leadership issues, losing favour with the Tribals and is confused about its future agenda and course of action.

Imran Khan claims victory amid allegations of rigging

Imran Khan claims victory amid allegations of rigging

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A single party will need at least 137 of the directly elected seats to be able to form the government on its own.

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Sheena Bora Trial: And Sheena's passports turn up...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Her elfin face could be seen and once more after many days the victim of this murder had a face and a presence.

My Hindutva agenda will not change: Yogi Adityanath

My Hindutva agenda will not change: Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com8 May 2014

For firebrand Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yogi Adityanath, Hindutva and development complement each other and the sitting MP from Gorakhpur is harping on this ideology of political Hinduism, which he says is a "symbol of our nationalism", as he eyes a fifth straight term.

How the bifurcation of Andhra will save the Congress

How the bifurcation of Andhra will save the Congress

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Analysts believe the split of Telangana has helped the ruling party from a massive beating in the southern state with some of the votes swaying in their favour. Bikash Mohapatra reports.

How does Chandrababu Naidu fare against Jaganmohan Reddy?

How does Chandrababu Naidu fare against Jaganmohan Reddy?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

TDP's Chandrababu Naidu and YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy battle it out for power from Kuppam and Pulivendula respectively. Vicky Nanjappa compares the two areas to see how both of them fare.

Rahul to counter Modi's 'chai pe charcha' with Google Hangouts

Rahul to counter Modi's 'chai pe charcha' with Google Hangouts

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Just like Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's 'chai pe charcha' where he connects with various sections while sipping tea over the internet, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will take part in a 'Google Hangout' on March 15, where he will interact with block, district and Pradesh Congress Committee presidents to give them pep talk on the coming elections and to get their feedback on their states and their districts. Renu Mittal reports

Dikshit hits back at Modi, says ribbons cut after work is finished

Dikshit hits back at Modi, says ribbons cut after work is finished

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday mounted a counter offensive against Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, rapping him for "lowering the norms" of politics by indulging in personal attacks and stoking controversy on a "non-issue".

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

iPhone sales in India were up by 56 per cent during the period.

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'No question of their winning.'

The rise and fall of TTV Dinakaran

The rise and fall of TTV Dinakaran

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Palaniswami and Paneerselvam joined to oust Dinakaran and EC cancelled R K Nagar by-election.

Will RCB halt Mumbai's winning streak?

Will RCB halt Mumbai's winning streak?

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore will have to pull out all stops to prevent the Mumbai Indians juggernaut.

Lessons from Tripura

Lessons from Tripura

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'The Communist rule in Tripura was exceptional while it lasted for a quarter century in giving good governance.' 'The chief minister himself was the paragon of virtues in his dedication in public life.' 'But all that still didn't add up when the BJP's dream merchants came up with their famous 'development agenda'.' 'One thing that emerges indisputably in the Tripura election results is that needs and aspirations more or less narrow down to one little word -- jobs,' says M K Bhadrakumar.

Battle for Bihar: Why the third phase is crucial

Battle for Bihar: Why the third phase is crucial

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Half-way through the polls, the fight has become more personal.

Impressive debutant AAP finished second in 20 seats

Impressive debutant AAP finished second in 20 seats

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

After garnering 28 seats in an impressive debut, the Aam Admi Party came close to scripting a political history by finishing second in 20 of the 70-seat Assembly, losing some of them with only a narrow margin.

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Stand with Kerala. Visit!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The sun is out. The flood waters have receded. Keralites have spent crores in quickly cleaning up the state and making it visitor ready. Go to Kerala folks!

'Kaliachak was was the work of criminals'

'Kaliachak was was the work of criminals'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

'It was planned in such a manner that it was made to look like a communal incident.'

Dharam, Shatru, Hema remember Jaya

Dharam, Shatru, Hema remember Jaya

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Three stars of Hindi cinema share their memories of Jayalalithaa.