Search results for ' Crusade'

'The people are the masters of the country'

'The people are the masters of the country'

Rediff.com10 May 2007

'Most people working within the government are good people. It is the kind of governance systems that we have that have failed us,' says Arvind Kejriwal, crusader.

The road to nuclear jihad

The road to nuclear jihad

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Dabholkar murder: CBI custody of accused extended till June 20

Dabholkar murder: CBI custody of accused extended till June 20

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

CBI lawyer B P Raju sought further custodial interrogation of the accused, saying he was not cooperating with the investigating agency.

Hazare  to release list of tainted candidates

Hazare to release list of tainted candidates

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

'It is up to the voters to decide whom to vote for," Hazare said, adding, "we will tell them about the status of the cases pending against a candidate.'

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

He was suffering from lung cancer for last several months, West Bengal CPI secretary Swapan Banerjee said.

Find 'more dignified ways' to seek votes: Manmohan to Modi

Find 'more dignified ways' to seek votes: Manmohan to Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

On being asked why he doesn't talk about his humble background like Modi, Singh said, "I don't want the country to take a pity on the basis of my humble background."

IPS officer claims Mulayam threatened him, cops refuse to file FIR

IPS officer claims Mulayam threatened him, cops refuse to file FIR

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Lucknow's Hazratganj police station on Saturday refused to register an FIR by IPS officer Amitabh Thakur, who was allegedly threatened by Samajwadi Party supremo and former chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav.

'I would love to screen Toilet: Ek Prem Katha for the Prime Minister'

'I would love to screen Toilet: Ek Prem Katha for the Prime Minister'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'But the most important thing is that he looks after the country. That's why more important than watching a film.' Akshay Kumar discusses Toilet:Ek Prem Katha, his ode to the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Al Qaeda behind the blasts?

Al Qaeda behind the blasts?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

Bengal down Karnataka to enter Ranji Trophy final

Bengal down Karnataka to enter Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Pacer Mukesh Kumar took six wickets to help Bengal beat Karnataka by 174 runs and enter the final of the Ranji Trophy for the first time in 13 years, in Kolkata, on Tuesday. Chasing 352 for victory, Karnataka were bowled out for 177 in their second innings with Mukesh taking 6-61 in 21 overs, while Ishan Porel and Akash Deep took two wickets each.

'Quality of civil servants, political executive has deteriorated'

'Quality of civil servants, political executive has deteriorated'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

The quality of both civil servants and political executive members in India has deteriorated, former coal secretary P C Parakh tells Upasna Pandey

Once trafficked, this teen, is now an international child rights activist

Once trafficked, this teen, is now an international child rights activist

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Anoyara Khatun, 18, now leads 80 groups of children, who are fighting against evils like child marriage, trafficking, child labour, besides other issues related to health and education.

Why I am disillusioned with religion

Why I am disillusioned with religion

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Maharashtra minister Suresh Jain quits

Maharashtra minister Suresh Jain quits

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

He is one of the four ministers accused of corruption by anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare.

India terms WTO Framework as a major victory

India terms WTO Framework as a major victory

Rediff.com1 Aug 2004

The government claims to have secured significant gains and succeeded in fully protecting India's interests in agriculture and other key areas.

Mel Gibson vs Michael Moore!

Mel Gibson vs Michael Moore!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

NFL players MUST toe the line: Trump

NFL players MUST toe the line: Trump

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that it was "very important" that players stand during the national anthem, following an ongoing controversy over athletes and others kneeling in protest.

Test your Bat-knowledge

Test your Bat-knowledge

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Take this quiz and see how much you know!

'Piyush Goyal must resign on moral grounds'

'Piyush Goyal must resign on moral grounds'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'Piyush Goyal is the chief and it is always the chief who is considered to be responsible.'

'Fortunate that men like him walked this earth during our time'

'Fortunate that men like him walked this earth during our time'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Shortly after former Defence Minister George Fernandes died at the age of 88, leaders across the political spectrum paid tribute to the veteran leader. Here is how our leaders reacted to the tragedy.

The man terrorising Iraq

The man terrorising Iraq

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

And, not, it is not George W Bush.

No more preachy films for Salman Khan

No more preachy films for Salman Khan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The debacle of Salman Khan's previous film Jai Ho has left the star determined never to venture into message-oriented cinema.

Aus Open: Federer, Kerber in the spotlight on day one

Aus Open: Federer, Kerber in the spotlight on day one

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Andy Murray embarks on his first Grand Slam campaign as world number one with much stronger title credentials, even if he has lost five finals at Melbourne Park.

Medha Patkar confronts Chidambaram

Medha Patkar confronts Chidambaram

Rediff.com24 May 2005

The fiery activist, who is crusading against demolition of slums in Mumbai, entered the conference hall at a hotel in south Mumbai when Chidambaram was about to leave to catch a flight to Delhi after delivering a speech on urban renewal.

Hazare asks Aam Aadmi Party leader to leave fast site

Hazare asks Aam Aadmi Party leader to leave fast site

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Differences between Team Anna and Aam Aadmi Party came to the fore on Friday when its leader Gopal Rai tried to interrupt General V K Singh's speech at the venue and was rebuffed by Anna Hazare who has been on indefinite hunger strike for passage in Parliament of Jan Lokpal Bill.

This is a message in blood: IS-linked jihadis behead French hostage

This is a message in blood: IS-linked jihadis behead French hostage

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Islamic State-linked militants in Algeria have beheaded a French hostage captured over the weekend -- having earlier made threats to kill him if France did not stop bombing targets in Iraq.

Bezwada Wilson, T M Krishna win Ramon Magsaysay Award

Bezwada Wilson, T M Krishna win Ramon Magsaysay Award

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Apart from the two Indians, four others have been selected for the award -- Conchita Carpio-Morales of the Philippines, Dompet Dhuafa of Indonesia, Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers and 'Vientiane Rescue' of Laos

Billionaire earmarks $ 25 mn to stop Bush

Billionaire earmarks $ 25 mn to stop Bush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

Soros, dismayed by what he perceives to be the Bush administration's unilateralism abroad and its "authoritarian" politics at home, is on a crusade, the Newsweek magazine says in an article being published in its upcoming issue.

No evidence to link suspect to Dortmund bus attack

No evidence to link suspect to Dortmund bus attack

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Islamist arrested over Dortmund bus attack was IS member in Iraq

What happens when you speak truth to power

What happens when you speak truth to power

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

No one was surprised when Rajendra Singh was found shot and killed in broad daylight, not far from the local police station, notes Geetanjali Krishna.

V K Singh meets Anna, says no politics behind it

V K Singh meets Anna, says no politics behind it

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Moments after Anna Hazare skipped a public meeting addressed by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, former army chief Gen V K Singh on Wednesday met him triggering speculation that the anti-corruption crusader could have been wooed by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Review: Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada is worth a watch

Review: Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada is worth a watch

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Director Gautham Menon's Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada may not be what you expect but watch it for the haunting music, writes S Saraswathi.

Imran Khan divorces Jemima

Imran Khan divorces Jemima

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Pakistan promises fool-proof security for India's tennis players

Pakistan promises fool-proof security for India's tennis players

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Seeking to allay fears on Indian team's security during the Davis Cup tie, Pakistan Tennis Federation president Salim Saifullah Khan assured that the contest will be held in safe and secure environment, promising "impressive hospitality" to the visitors.

Massacre time at the USBO!

Massacre time at the USBO!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Militant group claims responsibility for attack

Militant group claims responsibility for attack

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The gunmen claim responsibility in a call to Saudi authorities shortly after attacking the US consulate.

Batman takes on police as comic depicts US racial tensions

Batman takes on police as comic depicts US racial tensions

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

In the backdrop of incidents of police violence against black youths in the US, the latest Batman series issue sees the caped crusader battle police brutality rather than the likes of Joker or Two-Face.

PIL activists should declare source of funds: Jaitley

PIL activists should declare source of funds: Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said it should be mandatory for those filing public interest litigations against the government on development projects to declare their source of funds, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned the judiciary against being influenced by "five-star activists".