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When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

Modi to address diaspora in Washington, DC, on June 23

Modi to address diaspora in Washington, DC, on June 23

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering of Indian Americans from across the US in Washington on June 23 on the role of diaspora in India's growth story, an eminent community leader has said.

I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

I'm proud to be a Hindu, but not a fool: Kamal Nath

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Nath said talking about "mandir-masjid" will not generate employment.

When Modi Met Former PM

When Modi Met Former PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, December 13.

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

'Why has Uddhavji become so helpless?'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'When I felt that the party is drifting away from Hindutva, I tried to speak to Uddhavji. But nobody was ready to listen.'

UN condemns Gaza hospital attack, calls for ceasefire

UN condemns Gaza hospital attack, calls for ceasefire

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The United Nations, its top leaders and agencies have expressed horror and strong condemnation over the killing of hundreds of civilians in a strike on a hospital in Gaza, underscoring that attack on hospitals or civilian infrastructure is against international humanitarian law and called for holding those responsible to account.

Why can't Sanskrit be India's official language, asks ex-CJI Bobde

Why can't Sanskrit be India's official language, asks ex-CJI Bobde

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

At the level of the high court, the official language is English, though many HCs have had to allow applications, petitions and even documents in regional languages, he said.

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Hasina's daughter joins mother at G20, fuels political speculation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

This is possibly the first time Hasina's daughter will be by her mother's side during an official visit to close neighbour and ally India, and analysts believe this to be significant in many ways.

Kerala Blasters face Bengaluru FC again in Super Cup

Kerala Blasters face Bengaluru FC again in Super Cup

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Super Cup will get underway from April 3, where Kerala Blasters has been grouped together with Bengaluru FC.

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Can they (the Union government) provide security to every tribal in the valley? This is impossible now.'

Constitution row: Cong to turn up heat on KCR, to lodge complaints

Constitution row: Cong to turn up heat on KCR, to lodge complaints

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Reddy stated that KCR's statement on proposing a new constitution is an extension of the idea of the BJP.

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'I was under the illusion that this could never happen to me because my background was such -- corporate CEO, IIT professor, IIT alumnus, IIM...'

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Jaishankar, Qin Gang discuss means to resolve border row in Goa meet

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The talks took place in a beach resort in Benaulim on the sidelines of a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Cong promises caste census in MP after winning polls

Cong promises caste census in MP after winning polls

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Congress will conduct a caste census in Madhya Pradesh after winning the assembly polls and establish a university in the name of Sant Ravidas, said party president Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing the regime at the Centre of wishing to change the Constitution.

MasterChef Australia Changed Indian Food

MasterChef Australia Changed Indian Food

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Food in India has fled the confines of the kitchen and become a national adventure... Food shows, now even on news channels, have transformed restaurateurs from humble khansamas to courted celebrities.

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Modi In 7,980 Photographs...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Established in 1977, The Hindu Temple Society of North America Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, popularly known as the Ganesh temple, is regarded as the first and oldest Hindu temple in North America.

Mirzapur To Coimbatore, Tiranga Unites Us

Mirzapur To Coimbatore, Tiranga Unites Us

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they are celebrating the Tiranga this 75th Independence Day.

Protests in DU college as ad hoc teacher dies by suicide weeks after sacking

Protests in DU college as ad hoc teacher dies by suicide weeks after sacking

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Samarveer, originally from Molki village in Rajasthan's Baran district, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a room he shared with his cousin who had gone to duty at the time of the incident, the police said.

Days after Veep's criticism, CJI hails basic structure doctrine

Days after Veep's criticism, CJI hails basic structure doctrine

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The remarks by the CJI came against the backdrop of the recent remarks by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar who questioned the landmark 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case verdict that gave the basic structure doctrine.

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar figure in Cong first list

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar figure in Cong first list

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

While Shivakumar is as usual contesting from Kanakapura, Siddaramaiah is returning to his home turf of Varuna in Mysuru district, which is currently represented by his son Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah.

G20 Summit: Time For India To Raise Stature

G20 Summit: Time For India To Raise Stature

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'The group commands 85 per cent of the global GDP, and if you are able to convey your point of view effectively to this group then you have reached more or less all the important players that matter.'

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

It is not unlikely that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP government comes up with more imaginative schemes aimed at constituency-building. The party under Modi's leadership has a more modern thinking in such matters unlike its rivals, which are still steeped only in ideology, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

72% of Indian districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25% have...

72% of Indian districts exposed to extreme floods, only 25% have...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Despite high exposure to floods, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim are the best performing states in terms of flood early warning systems (EWS), according to the report by independent policy research think tank The Council on Energy Environment and Water.

Priyanka, Deepika, Alia, Salman, Rajinikanth, Aamir...

Priyanka, Deepika, Alia, Salman, Rajinikanth, Aamir...

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Also starring Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra, Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Shradha Kapoor, Athiya Shetty, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Karan Johar, Shabana Azmi, Anupam Kher...

Look-Out notice issued against Olympian Sushil

Look-Out notice issued against Olympian Sushil

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Sushil is absconding after 23-year-old Sagar Rana, was beaten to death during a brawl at Chhatrasal Stadium

When Rahul Rode A Bike

When Rahul Rode A Bike

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

'India must have its place in the sun'

'India must have its place in the sun'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'China seems more intent on creating a new world order rather than shaping the existing one.' 'India is of course, at this moment in time, aligned with the West-led order because of China's full-spectrum aggressive behaviour towards India.'

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Seismic activities in K'taka not major ones, Deccan Plateau safe: Geologists

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

On Saturday, the quake measured 4.4 on the Richter scale in Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, and there was another tremor of 1.8 this morning in south Karnataka.

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Why BJP Retained Coastal Karnataka

Rediff.com17 May 2023

'We will win all the 28 Lok Sabha seats in 2024.'

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Did Climate Change Matter In Gujarat Elections?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Better living conditions must be an integral part of all political campaigns. But this will only happen if the public pressures the political class to understand the irreversibility of climate change and make the environment a crucial part of their manifestos.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

Centre sends high-level team to Mumbai to manage measles outbreak

Centre sends high-level team to Mumbai to manage measles outbreak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The team will assist the state health authorities in instituting public health measures and facilitate operationalisation of requisite control and containment measures, it said.

Bengal panchayat repolling peaceful, 67% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Bengal panchayat repolling peaceful, 67% voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The repolling started at 7 am amid tight security with four central forces personnel deployed in each booth, besides state police. Till 11 am, 10.9 per cent voter turnout was recorded.

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Sawant to be sworn-in as Goa CM on March 28; Modi, Shah, Nadda to attend

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The swearing-in ceremony of Pramod Sawant as Goa's chief minister will be held on March 28 and prominent Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend the event.

Joe Biden enters White House for the first time as US president

Joe Biden enters White House for the first time as US president

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

United States President Biden, Vice President Harris and their families received a presidential escort to the White House, hours after the new administration was officially sworn into office. Biden's ride to the White House came as part of a day of inauguration activities, including the swearing in ceremony at the Capitol and a wreath-laying event at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Why Modi appointed 4 Bengal ministers

Why Modi appointed 4 Bengal ministers

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Wednesday's expansion shows that Modi still has a keen eye on Bengal. The BJP is gearing up for the panchayat elections in Bengal next May and the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

Gorakhpur civic body changes wards with Muslim names; Cong, SP flay move

Gorakhpur civic body changes wards with Muslim names; Cong, SP flay move

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

The changing of names was part of the delimitation exercise, under which the number of wards went up to 80 in Gorakhpur, with several of these named after iconic personalities and freedom fighters.

Coming Soon, New Ways To Vaccinate

Coming Soon, New Ways To Vaccinate

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

'Just put a patch on your arm and the vaccine can be absorbed by the body.'

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nottinghamshire police said the 31-year-old suspect, who remains in custody, then went on to stab a man in his 50s to death and also attempted to run over three people - still in hospital - with a van stolen from that man.