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Gogoi vows to neutralise 'Modi magic' in Assam

Gogoi vows to neutralise 'Modi magic' in Assam

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Assam Chief Minister and Congress veteran Tarun Gogoi on Monday sought to downplay the much hyped 'Modi magic' of the Bharatiya Janata Party it saying "Modi magic won't work here in Assam which has its own mystical magic hub Mayong".

SIP returns turning negative? Don't worry

SIP returns turning negative? Don't worry

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Long-term investors should not reduce or stop their equity mutual funds through SIPs.

'Congress shouldn't have confined Priyanka to eastern UP'

'Congress shouldn't have confined Priyanka to eastern UP'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Her presence before and during the Lok Sabha election will electrify the political environment.'

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Bengaluru-based InMobi and Microsoft combine their powers to break the stranglehold of Google and Facebook in the digital advertising space.

Don't panic, Jayant Sinha's advice to investors

Don't panic, Jayant Sinha's advice to investors

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The government sought to assure investors that India has a "fortress" like balance sheet and is well prepared to deal with the impact of global economic turbulence.

Driving the 'lord of the jungle'

Driving the 'lord of the jungle'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The Jeep Compass is an absolute thrill on all kinds of terrain because it's here that it shows off its four-wheel drive capability, says a delighted P Tharyan.

Can Robots now be given citizenship?

Can Robots now be given citizenship?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Could robots vote for effective political leadership?' 'Arguably they could do this better than humans.' 'They are far better at fact-checking for obvious lies, and far better at gauging the sincerity of statements by analysing body language, facial movements and vocal tonality of speakers,' says Devangshu Datta.

Sachin strikes gold at Youth World Boxing Championships

Sachin strikes gold at Youth World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

World Junior bronze-medallist Sachin Singh (49kg) became only the third Indian boxer ever to strike gold at the AIBA Youth World Championships with a stunning unanimous victory over Cuban national champion Jorge Grinan in the summit clash at St Peterburg, Russia, on Saturday.

India's 1st high-speed train to arrive next week

India's 1st high-speed train to arrive next week

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Talgo's Series 9 locomotive to cut Delhi-Mumbai travel time to 12 hours

Can social media turn fortunes of a political party?

Can social media turn fortunes of a political party?

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Digital campaigns compared to billboards or even print ads not only have the power to reach wider audiences but also reduce the campaign costs. The focus on social media by political parties at election time, therefore, is hardly misplaced.

India should 'conscientiously withdraw': China

India should 'conscientiously withdraw': China

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Even senior Indian officials have openly stated that Chinese troops did not enter into the Indian territory, Wang said.

SC junks 'drunk' Delhi cop's petition seeking compensation over viral video

SC junks 'drunk' Delhi cop's petition seeking compensation over viral video

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The SC refused to entertain a plea of a Delhi Police head constable seeking compensation for his "wrong" portrayal in a video that went viral on social media.

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Senior counsel, Diwedi submitted that technology is advancing and we have limitations of understanding the technological developments.

Chinese media plays down significance of Obama's India visit

Chinese media plays down significance of Obama's India visit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Playing down President Barack Obama's visit to India, official media in Beijing on Wednesday said too much need not be read into the "romance" between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as there are difficult talks ahead before both sides' expectations can converge.

Cooperate with India on Uri probe: US Senators to Pak

Cooperate with India on Uri probe: US Senators to Pak

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Initial indications that the perpetrators of this attack were Pakistani and that the attack emanated from Pakistan, says US Senators.

Trump stands by beleaguered judge Kavanaugh after fiery Senate hearings

Trump stands by beleaguered judge Kavanaugh after fiery Senate hearings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

In a furious and emotional opening statement, Kavanaugh delivered an extraordinary rebuke over the sexual assault allegations against him while defiantly stating: "You'll never get me to quit."

Who will Muslims in Manipur vote for?

Who will Muslims in Manipur vote for?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

In more than a dozen assembly constituencies, the Muslim community, locally known as 'Pangal' or 'Meitei Pangal', can swing results.

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Ahead of 2019, BJP faces caste challenge

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Caste assertions, including from the upper castes, could have the Sangh Parivar stumble yet again in its efforts to construct a Hindu rashtra.

Pulwama: Why I can cry no more

Pulwama: Why I can cry no more

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Pulwama must become the defining moment in our fight against terror, effecting a sea change in our mindset. The erratic, blow hot blow cold approach, the hallmark of our anti-terror-Pak-Kashmir policy must end. In its place is required a pragmatic, comprehensive, robust hard line course that is relentlessly pursued even in times of relative calm until the final objective is met, namely the eradication of separatism and the total annihilation of terror, says Vivek Gumaste.

PIX: Aishwarya brings SEXY back!

PIX: Aishwarya brings SEXY back!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

A look at the birthday girl's HOTTEST backless avatars on and off screen.

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Modi and Shah's next focus will be South India, and the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. Shah is unlikely to abdicate control over the party even after he joins the government. Modi and Shah both know only too well that the party makes the government, and not the other way round.

Bolt wins third successive 200m GOLD!

Bolt wins third successive 200m GOLD!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Usain Bolt of Jamaica won the men's 200 meters gold for the third successive Summer Games on Thursday, crossing the line in 19.78 seconds at the Rio Olympic stadium.

If you flaunt a yacht while owing a lot, it shows you don't care: Rajan

If you flaunt a yacht while owing a lot, it shows you don't care: Rajan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'Lower rates are only part of the solution and sometimes not the right solution at all.'

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'When a new superhero film releases, China creates figurines based on the film and puts them out in the market along with the film's release.' 'Does our domestic manufacturing sector been able to do it so quickly? No.' 'We have a large millennial population and we have to make products that are more in line with the tastes of those people.' 'The MSME sector can win back its customers only this way.' 'When they change with the consumers's needs, there will be a move towards Indian products.'

Why is there no Mann Ki Baat to stop lynchings?

Why is there no Mann Ki Baat to stop lynchings?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'If lynchings are happening frequently in India, it is the responsibility of those who lead the country to try and end them, not promote them,' says Aakar Patel.

How RK Nagar bypoll will impact TN politics

How RK Nagar bypoll will impact TN politics

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

National politics will have a bearing on the RK Nagar byelections, and even in the state elections whenever they are called, says R Rajagopal.

'Stop wasting milk on Rajinikanth'

'Stop wasting milk on Rajinikanth'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

'When 15 percent of the population in the state can't afford to buy milk, this senseless wasting of thousands of litres of milk should not be tolerated.' 'Roughly between 50,000 to 75,000 litres of milk is wasted every time the movie of a popular hero releases.'

'Thank goodness drivers bring money'

'Thank goodness drivers bring money'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Williams defended their young and inexperienced Formula One drivers

Shaun Marsh dropped after scoring 182 in Hobart Test

Shaun Marsh dropped after scoring 182 in Hobart Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Top-order batsman Shaun Marsh has been dropped from Australia's side for their second Test against West Indies, despite scoring 182 in the comprehensive first Test victory in Hobart.

Vishwaroop 2 Review: Slowest thriller ever made

Vishwaroop 2 Review: Slowest thriller ever made

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

This is a film where random storylines are padded together with obscure Internet facts, observes Sreehari Nair.

With Modi in Baramati, Pawars make themselves scarce

With Modi in Baramati, Pawars make themselves scarce

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Nationalist Congress president Sharad Pawar, former Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and Pawar senior's daughter and Lok Sabha MP from Baramati Supriya Sule were nowhere to be seen as Prime Minister Narendra Modi stormed into their family stronghold of Western Maharashtra's Baramati on Thursday

Karnataka BJP infighting: 4 leaders lose party posts

Karnataka BJP infighting: 4 leaders lose party posts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

2 office bearers each from Yeddyurappa and Eshwarappa camps have been relieved.

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Trump morally unfit to be US president: Ex-FBI chief

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

James Comey called for a national moment of reflection, in which everybody, regardless of partisan views, to evaluate the President and to consider whether he presents a threat to America itself.

Advani takes dig at Modi, says power makes people egoistic

Advani takes dig at Modi, says power makes people egoistic

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party's sulking senior leader Lal Krishna Advani took another dig at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Advani said power makes men egotists and ego is the source of corruption. He also said that the rulers should show confidence in the public.

JD-S holds key to Congress's 2nd term in Karnataka

JD-S holds key to Congress's 2nd term in Karnataka

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The Congress must learn its lessons from the Gujarat elections and ensure that the anti-BJP votes don't get splintered by aligning with the JD-S, says Shafeeq Rahman.

PHOTOS: How the world celebrated Christmas

PHOTOS: How the world celebrated Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

On this joyous occasion, rediff.com wishes all its readers 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year,' as we a take a look at pictures of Christmas festivities from across the globe.

Why a BCom MCom MBA wants to be a sweeper

Why a BCom MCom MBA wants to be a sweeper

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

His father spent Rs 5 lakh on his studies. He works with a chartered accountant in Delhi for Rs 8,000 a month. He's excited at the thought of landing a job at Rs 17,000 -- even if it is as a sweeper.

Sena takes potshots at BJP after bypolls, says one's feet should be on the ground

Sena takes potshots at BJP after bypolls, says one's feet should be on the ground

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The Shiv Sena on Wednesday took potshots at the Bharatiya Janata Party for the reverses suffered by it in the bypolls, saying it should learn a lesson and keep its "feet on the ground".

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

When the Ramayana came to life in Bali

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Another Eat, Pray, Love journey.

Uri: Election propaganda or genre flick?

Uri: Election propaganda or genre flick?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'This is a movie made with this gaze fixed on its immediate well-wishers, while at the same time it squints hard looking for those swaying back and forth on the fence,' notes Rohit Sathish Nair.