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FULL TEXT of PM's address to the nation

FULL TEXT of PM's address to the nation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

The patience, discipline, and resolve displayed by 125 crore Indians, will play a critical role in shaping the future of the nation for years to come, the PM said.

'India must resolve policy paralysis to revive the economy'

'India must resolve policy paralysis to revive the economy'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Growth in India will pick up from current levels, says LEO Puri, managing mirector, UTI Asset Management Company.

Sebi to strengthen enforcement mechanism, reduce delays

Sebi to strengthen enforcement mechanism, reduce delays

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Sebi has decided to lay out strict timelines for completion of actions.

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'It is very hard to get the police to file a report against someone from an upper caste.' 'Things are so bad that sometimes we have to sit on a dharna with the body of a Dalit victim to get the police to file a complaint.'

Mann ki Baat: PM urges people to use less cash for daily needs

Mann ki Baat: PM urges people to use less cash for daily needs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The PM asked people to pay school fees, buy medicines or items from fair price shops or purchase air and train tickets digitally.

CPI demands RBI intervention in SBI loan to Adani

CPI demands RBI intervention in SBI loan to Adani

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

After Congress questioned the logic of the $1 billion loan to the Adani group, the Communist Party of India (CPI) on Friday joined issue demanding RBI's intervention in the matter.

Malcolm Turnbull takes oath as Australia's new PM

Malcolm Turnbull takes oath as Australia's new PM

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Australia gets a fifth premier in eight years after an internal revolt in the ruling Liberal Party forced Tony Abbott to quit

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Deep pockets have become a prerequisite for contesting elections on a major party symbol in most states.' 'Given the premium parties place on self-financing candidates, once you have accounted for the suspected criminals, dynasts, industrialists, and celebrities, there is not much room for anyone else.'

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'No right thinking student of politics can name one state where the BJP gains in double digits.'

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

The Reluctant Sentimentalist

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'Deep down, it betrays a transactional view of politics. That, to get, the voter must give,' argues Krishna Prasad.

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Will the IAF not get its Rafales?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With the Rafale fighter deal stuck over price negotiations, can the prime minister step in and find a way out for both countries?

'To compare bureaucrats to those in armed forces is laughable'

'To compare bureaucrats to those in armed forces is laughable'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Rajiv Chandrashekhar, Rajya Sabha MP, explains that the argument that other government servants are eligible for OROP is incorrect and the comparison is laughable.

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Performance is considered a major reason why Ravi Shankar Prasad might have had to leave telecom.

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

Caught between worship and blame

Caught between worship and blame

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The man behind Aligarh Muslim University 200 years on.

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This is perhaps for the first time the CBI raided a serving police chief of a state.

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Will new Juvenile law reduce crime?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

'Given that 95 per cent of rapes are committed by adults and only 5 per cent by juveniles, these 95 per cent of rapes will continue to take place, so what women's safety are we talking about?'

8 lessons from Tharoor's electrifying Oxford speech

8 lessons from Tharoor's electrifying Oxford speech

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Here are some highlights:

Week after controversial speech, Sadhvi holds rallies in Delhi

Week after controversial speech, Sadhvi holds rallies in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

A week after her hate speech that triggered widespread outrage, Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Monday addressed two rallies in the capital including one at Trilokpuri of East Delhi which had witnessed communal clashes last month.

'Our children have only hunger written in their destiny'

'Our children have only hunger written in their destiny'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

In villages in Palghar district -- in Mumbai's backyard -- more than 254 children have died from malnutrition.

Markets end lower on uncertainty over UK referendum outcome

Markets end lower on uncertainty over UK referendum outcome

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Textile and telecom shares have gained ahead of the Cabinet meet later today which is likely to announce new measures for both the sectors.

After SC snub, govt to introduce Bill on Aadhaar in Parliament

After SC snub, govt to introduce Bill on Aadhaar in Parliament

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The government will push for the passage of a long-pending bill to provide statutory status to the Unique Identification Authority of India in the winter session of Parliament.

New police chief vows to make Delhi safe for women

New police chief vows to make Delhi safe for women

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Bassi, a 1977 batch IPS officer told media persons after taking charge from Neeraj Kumar, "If I could summarise in a sentence I would say that my priority would be to give Delhiites a safe Delhi, and for that I will try that every Delhi policeman will contribute to his best".

Maya lights up subdued 60th birthday with Mulayam fireworks

Maya lights up subdued 60th birthday with Mulayam fireworks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Her tone and tenor was clear and unflinching as she vowed to storm back to power in 2017,

Who is Adil Shahryar and why was he part of Sushma's defence?

Who is Adil Shahryar and why was he part of Sushma's defence?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Even Charlton Heston intervened on his behalf.

Companies get ready to cash in on odd-even rule

Companies get ready to cash in on odd-even rule

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

100,000 cabs and 45,000 autorickshaws would be plying on the Delhi-NCR routes to handle the rush.

Welcome to the New Normal

Welcome to the New Normal

Rediff.com13 May 2017

'It's amazing that a country that claims to be the world's largest democracy is getting into the business of micro-regulating personal and professional lives in this fashion,' says Devangshu Datta.

What if Hafiz Saeed is part of Pakistan's next govt?

What if Hafiz Saeed is part of Pakistan's next govt?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

If the parliamentary representation of radical Islamic parties goes up dramatically in 2018, what will this do to Pakistan's army?

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

'Modi village' is Varanasi's new hot spot

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Jayapur, with a population of a little over 4,200, was like most other villages before Prime Minister Narendra Modi adopted it on November 7.

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

2017 saw questions, will 2018 get us answers on economy?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The NDA government was initially reticent about fleshing out its economic strategy for the future. But now that it has taken enough bold initiatives on the economic front it must have the confidence to tell us more about its approach going forward, says Abheek Barua.

Opposition should help pass bills on which there's consensus: Rahul

Opposition should help pass bills on which there's consensus: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Interacting with representatives from NGOs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday asked opposition parties to fix a date to help government pass bills on which there is general consensus.

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story

A few surprises in your home loan agreement

A few surprises in your home loan agreement

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Collateralisation of other loans and prior approval for additional leverage are things to watch out for

The men Modi and Shah rely on

The men Modi and Shah rely on

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Each of them is a setu (bridge) that links the government with the party, but their territories are different.'

What's in a brand name?

What's in a brand name?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Brands names are always critical, but -- as Ambi Parameswaran has discovered -- finding the right one for the Indian consumer requires something special.

'Electricity will be affordable'

'Electricity will be affordable'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

'We are doing away with human interface in metering, billing, and collection.' 'That in itself will bring down losses by 50 to 60 per cent.'

Nokia's young retirees face an uncertain future

Nokia's young retirees face an uncertain future

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The workers who were hired straight out of school as unskilled labourers are now struggling to find alternative employment because they lack skills.

'The L-G is playing a dangerous game'

'The L-G is playing a dangerous game'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

In an interview with Rediff.com Puducherry CM spoke about his plans for the state, Rahul Gandhi and his daily friction with the lieutenant governor.

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Why we need to know the history behind NRC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Let us see the problem for what it actually is: Illegal Immigration plain and simple, confined to the northeast with a definite communal slant that poses a national security risk and one that needs to be dealt with firmly and promptly by stringent identification (and deportation), says Vivek Gumaste.