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Why is the RSS worried about the BJP?

Why is the RSS worried about the BJP?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Since the nation is now paying the price of such behaviour in terms of the long queues at the crematoriums and graveyards, the anxiety of the RSS is natural, especially if the BJP's main support base of the middle class turns away from it, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Murray gives hip hurray for new season

Murray gives hip hurray for new season

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Former world tennis number one Andy Murray said he can finally play without worrying about his hip following career-saving surgery in January, but expects next year's Australian Open to be the biggest test of his progress.

India's Olympic hopefuls to train in Dubai

India's Olympic hopefuls to train in Dubai

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

"The Dubai camp is for Olympic B qualifiers who are in India and currently unable to train," Swimming Federation of India secretary-general Monal Chokshi told Reuters.

Clawback in commodities last week was a dead cat bounce

Clawback in commodities last week was a dead cat bounce

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Most commodities are on the verge of tipping over into deep long-term bear markets not seen for decades, says Sonali Ranade

Australia's aggression cost them, says Jadeja

Australia's aggression cost them, says Jadeja

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The Australian by nature play aggressive cricket and the credit to humble them goes to the whole team, India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said in Chennai on Monday.

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Harris slammed President Donald Trump and pledged to 'rejoin' the Paris agreement on Climate Change and 'strengthen and re-enter' the Iran nuclear deal. "Joe Biden and our administration is gonna have a massive job to repair the damage done by Donald Trump and his administration, and to restore our place in the world," she said.

We've got a lot of work to do. It's not going to be easy: Kamala Harris

We've got a lot of work to do. It's not going to be easy: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

"As we have discussed, Joe has outlined our plan for vaccinations, our plan for recovery, and in particular relief for working people, for families. And there is a lot to do. Some of them say that ours are ambitious goals, but we do believe with hard work and with the cooperation and collaboration of the members of the United States Congress that we can get it done," Harris said in response to a question.

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Tennis round-up: Federer to miss this month's Miami Open

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

But after those events, Federer will take a training break, the paper reported.

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

TMC and other opposition party members rushed into the well of the House as Vaishnaw was called to make a statement over the issue.

If DMK wins, Modi needs to watch out!

If DMK wins, Modi needs to watch out!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Shrug off the yoke of the imperialism of Delhi. That is why the DMK manifesto offers what it offers: The promise that Tamil Nadu will, one day, become an independent republic, notes Aditi Phadnis.

'Will audiences be ready to enter cinema halls?'

'Will audiences be ready to enter cinema halls?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'The entertainment industry is on the verge of a big, big, change over the next few months and years.'

'Like Mamata is for TMC, who is Congress's magnet?'

'Like Mamata is for TMC, who is Congress's magnet?'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The Congress party continues to be racked by arbitrary decision-making and the absence of accountability.

Pakistan will soon control all of Afghanistan

Pakistan will soon control all of Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The billions India invested in dams, schools, etc in Afghanistan will be gone. The Hindu and Sikh population of Afghanistan has already shrunk from some 200,000 to about 500, points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

We will have our plans in place for Rohit: Lyon

We will have our plans in place for Rohit: Lyon

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Rohit has joined an upbeat Indian team for the last two matches and Lyon is aware of the threat the batsman can pose with his wide range of strokes.

BJP will form govt in 4-5 days: Yeddyurappa

BJP will form govt in 4-5 days: Yeddyurappa

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Yeddyurappa claimed Kumaraswamy would fail to save the coalition government.

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

India lost around 38.5 thousand hectares of tropical forest in the last decade. Nearly 14 per cent of the country's tree cover! It is one thing for Modi to announce that India will reach a net-zero level of emissions in 2070. But if it is serious, it needs to start today, points out Ramesh Menon.

The Postmaster's Cut

The Postmaster's Cut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

'One evening, my mother announced during dinner that we would open a Cumulative Time Deposit account in the post office. 'My father froze. 'The handful of curd rice that he had just put into his mouth remained there for a few extra seconds.' Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd) recalls an important decision that changed his family's life forever.

PHOTOS: Aizawl FC script history; win I-League title

PHOTOS: Aizawl FC script history; win I-League title

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

In one of the biggest achievements in Indian football history, unheralded Aizawl FC on Sunday lifted the I-League crown after they held Shillong Lajong 1-1 in a tense match in Shillong.

Kohli and Co feast on Hyderabadi biryani

Kohli and Co feast on Hyderabadi biryani

Rediff.com9 May 2018

RCB squad visited their fast bowler Mohammed Siraj's house in Hyderabad to sample some delicious mughlai cuisine.

IAF chief flies solo sorties in MiG-21

IAF chief flies solo sorties in MiG-21

Rediff.com17 May 2019

MiG-21s are one of the oldest aircraft in the Indian Air Force fleet. Most of them are on the verge of being phased out from the inventory of the air force.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala 2021: Advantage Pinarayi Vijayan

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

In four years, the state has had to battle cyclones, two floods, and two epidemiological disasters. If people bring Pinarayi Vijayan back to power, he must have done something right, obsevers Aditi Phadnis.

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Each Round of 16 game was entertaining. Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the games to remember.

'Coronavirus lockdown has been a mental battle'

'Coronavirus lockdown has been a mental battle'

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Staying focused on the English Premier League title race during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown has been a mental battle despite all individual efforts to maintain physical fitness, Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren said.

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony scandals and more...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

A series of recent scandals engulfing officials working on the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Games

Is that a giant ice cream in the middle of London?

Is that a giant ice cream in the middle of London?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The bold and graphic installation, called "The End,", which features a giant swirl of whipped cream topped with a cherry, a fly and a drone, is the work of British artist Heather Phillipson, and will stand on Trafalgar Square's Fourth plinth until spring 2022.

'Be ready with boots, bricks, bandobast'

'Be ready with boots, bricks, bandobast'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'Even if there is no full-scale war, Galwan-like skirmishes cannot be ruled out.'

Gowtham, Agarwal take India 'A' close to victory

Gowtham, Agarwal take India 'A' close to victory

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

India 'A' lead the series 1-0.

'Your money is safe with nationalised banks'

'Your money is safe with nationalised banks'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'No commercial bank will be allowed to fail. There is nothing to worry about.'

'Dhoni will get one last chance even if IPL is cancelled'

'Dhoni will get one last chance even if IPL is cancelled'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

IPL had already been postponed to April 15, is on the verge of cancellation with the country in a 21-day national lockdown. MS Dhoni's childhood coach Keshav Ranjan Banerjee remains hopeful that the ageing cricketing hero will find a place in India's T20 World Cup.

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A u-turn by the BJP will be an apocalyptic occurrence in Indian politics and society, argues Amulya Ganguli.

'This is Rajasthan, not Madhya Pradesh'

'This is Rajasthan, not Madhya Pradesh'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'As far as I know, Sachin Pilotji is not going to the BJP.'

Trinamool MP attacks BJP in Lok Sabha

Trinamool MP attacks BJP in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

A Trinamool Congress member on Wednesday used the debate on price rise in the Lok Sabha to attack BJP over Tuesday's incident in the House where members came to the verge of a clash.

'Pakistan's performance in World Cup is not bad at all'

'Pakistan's performance in World Cup is not bad at all'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already announced that its revamped cricket committee will hold a robust inquiry into the team's performances

EPL: Arsenal, City keep up pressure in title race, Chelsea wins

EPL: Arsenal, City keep up pressure in title race, Chelsea wins

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Chelsea's on-loan Brazilian international Alexandre Pato scored on his debut to help push pathetic Aston Villa to the verge of inevitable relegation with a seventh successive Premier League defeat on Saturday. Pato, the former Milan starlet who has been kicking his heels since joining from Corinthians two months ago, came on as a 25th-minute substitute and was immediately involved in the move which led to Ruben Loftus-Cheek netting his first league goal.

Bihari 'jugaad': Cheaper Indian petrol smuggled in from Nepal

Bihari 'jugaad': Cheaper Indian petrol smuggled in from Nepal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Soaring fuel prices give birth to a jugaad system in Bihar's border towns abutting Nepal with residents smuggling in India-supplied cheaper petrol and diesel from the mountain kingdom.

Tour de France: Who took yellow jersey on Stage 2?

Tour de France: Who took yellow jersey on Stage 2?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'It's a big emotion because I've won on the Tour. I haven't won (a race) since the start of the season. It's great to make it. It was tough but I'm super happy to have won.'

BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The BJP's manifesto speaks about the Prime Minister's vision of making 'Atmanirbhar Bihar'.

Fried chicken and chocolate: Stokes's winning diet

Fried chicken and chocolate: Stokes's winning diet

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

And what did he eat before scripting that miraculous win? Takeaway chicken and chocolate bars! Yes, you read that right.

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

25 SPECTACULAR frames of Lagaan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Lagaan's dream run on screen and off it is a much needed reminder of winning against all odds in these pandemic ravaged times, notes Sukanya Verma.