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The INSIDE stories behind PM's Cabinet reshuffle

The INSIDE stories behind PM's Cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The Cabinet reshuffle undertaken by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday was dictated primarily by political considerations with an eye on the year-end assembly elections and the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, reports Anita Katyal.

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

3,500 jurists, artists slam FIR against Varadarajan

3,500 jurists, artists slam FIR against Varadarajan

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

About 3,500 jurists, academics, actors, artistes, writers and people from other walks of life called the registration of the FIR against The Wire's founding editor an attack on press freedom.

Nephew reveals: Netaji died in 1945 aircrash

Nephew reveals: Netaji died in 1945 aircrash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Laid to Rest: The controversy over Subhas Chandra Bose's death, a book published by Bose's great nephew Ashis Ray, reveals how we've always known the truth, notes Karan Thapar.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

Hindujas want to steer clear of Jet's past

Hindujas want to steer clear of Jet's past

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Among the other conditions of the Hinduja group for picking up a stake in Jet is that bankers must take a haircut of 80 per cent and that they should help negotiate with operational creditors like aircraft lessors for moratorium on certain immediate payments.

Video: Folk-inspired fashion rocks runway

Video: Folk-inspired fashion rocks runway

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Rhythm, colour and plenty of pizzazz defined Anita Dongre's creations at the Lakme Fsahion Week runway. Check out the video!

Stocks crash: Investors become poorer by Rs 4.6 lakh cr

Stocks crash: Investors become poorer by Rs 4.6 lakh cr

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Among the 30-share basket, 27 stocks led by Bajaj Auto and Bharti Airtel ended with losses.

Healthy food secrets from Chef Kelvin Cheung's kitchen

Healthy food secrets from Chef Kelvin Cheung's kitchen

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Want to eat healthy, but don't know how to do it right? Trailblazing chef Kelvin Cheung will teach you a thing or two about healthy eating.

Has the PM become a liability for the Congress?

Has the PM become a liability for the Congress?

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's popularity has plummeted as he faces public ire for poor governance and a never-ending string of corruption cases involving the UPA government, says Anita Katyal

Wedding photos: 'Happiest couple in the world'

Wedding photos: 'Happiest couple in the world'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

We invited you to share your favourite wedding pics -- here's a fresh set of responses.

For an under attack Congress, offence is the best defence

For an under attack Congress, offence is the best defence

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Hope of victory in Karnataka and the resolution of the India-China face-off have played a role in the strategy adopted by the Congress in tackling the opposition, says Anita Katyal

Exclusive: SECRET behind Gujarat's super voter turnout!

Exclusive: SECRET behind Gujarat's super voter turnout!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer Anita Karwal tells Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore about the amazing ways state electoral officers boosted voter sentiment, and the likely reasons behind the high turnout in the first phase of the assembly election. An exclusive interview!

Pawan Kumar Bansal's fall from grace

Pawan Kumar Bansal's fall from grace

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal may have been quick to deny any role in Railway Board bribery scandal and ask for a thorough CBI probe. But his image as an honest man, whose integrity could not be challenged, has been demolished. Anita Katyal reports

Exclusive: 'Ladakh incursion by China a localised matter'

Exclusive: 'Ladakh incursion by China a localised matter'

Rediff.com2 May 2013

In an exclusive interview to Rediff.com, Khurshid refuted reports that the flag-level talks were not moving forward. He also dismissed suggestions that he should call off his visit to Beijing if there's no progress in the talks.

Congress forced to look for partners across states

Congress forced to look for partners across states

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Congress party's decsion to cut its losses and accept the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's hand of friendship shows its dire need for partners, says Anita Katyal

K'taka: Kumaraswamy, wife richest couple in poll fray

K'taka: Kumaraswamy, wife richest couple in poll fray

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Janata Dal-Secular Karnataka unit President and former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy and his wife Anita, contesting the May 5 Assembly elections, have together declared assets worth Rs 123 crore.

Carter steals shot gold to deny Adams

Carter steals shot gold to deny Adams

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

American Michelle Carter stunned champion Valerie Adams with a throw of 20.63 meters on her final attempt to win Olympic shot put gold and deny the New Zealander a third successive title on Friday.

Review: Aranmanai 2 has nothing new to offer

Review: Aranmanai 2 has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The VFX is rather ordinary and the film is loaded with annoying horror clichs, feels S Saraswathi.

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'The sari is a symbol of Indianism.' 'Once I was wearing a sari and walking in the middle of a market in Amsterdam and there was a musician playing a instrument.' 'When he saw me, he started playing an Indian song.' 'A sari has such strong cultural narrative.'

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The Kapoors prayed for the matriarch at a chautha.

Guj polls: EC unveils mascots to raise awareness

Guj polls: EC unveils mascots to raise awareness

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Gujarat State Election Commission on Wednesday introduced mascots 'Shri Mat' and 'Shri Mati' to create awareness among male and female voters to exercise their right in a free and just manner in the upcoming assembly elections.

Cong complains against Modi govt for breach of poll code

Cong complains against Modi govt for breach of poll code

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

The Gujarat Congress on Monday filed a complaint with the state Election Commission alleging that the Narendra Modi government has violated the model code of conduct for elections.

Congress realised it was impossible to defend Bansal

Congress realised it was impossible to defend Bansal

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Daily revelations about the wealth amassed by Bansal's family made it increasingly difficult for the Congress leadership to protect him, reports Anita Katyal

Guj: How technology is being used for a fair election

Guj: How technology is being used for a fair election

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Real time monitoring of all the 23,000 booths where polling will take place on Monday will ensure a free and fair election, Gujarat Chief Electoral Officer Anita Karwal tells Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore.

Sarabjit case: The Congress will pay a heavy political price

Sarabjit case: The Congress will pay a heavy political price

Rediff.com3 May 2013

While the Congress party's popularity is on the wane, an aggressive Akali Dal is moving in quickly to encash on the hurt feelings of the Sikh community and pitch itself as the only party which works for its interests, says Anita Katyal

'Nothing wrong in wearing just a bra'

'Nothing wrong in wearing just a bra'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

'My walk at LFW was not around feminism at all. Kabir wanted me to show my ink and that's why I removed my jacket'

PHOTOS: Nagaland at its very best!

PHOTOS: Nagaland at its very best!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Even six decades after our Independence, India's North East continues to remain elusive to most of the country. Anita Rao-Kashi recently travelled to Nagaland and returned with a bagful of memories.

Relegation-threatened Newcastle check Manchester City surge

Relegation-threatened Newcastle check Manchester City surge

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Manchester City gave renewed hope to the chasing pack in the battle for a Champions League spot as they were held to a battling 1-1 draw at relegation strugglers Newcastle United on Tuesday.

Rajasthan BJP expels 11 rebel leaders

Rajasthan BJP expels 11 rebel leaders

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

They have been expelled for their decision to contest elections against party candidates.

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Independent directors were supposed to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

'I want to break every slot, every typecast'

'I want to break every slot, every typecast'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'After Gully Boy, many interesting projects started coming my way.' 'But things really changed with the Filmfare. Now, people notice me.' 'It's a good space, where you don't have to tell people who you are.'

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi at Smita Patil's book launch

PIX: Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana Azmi at Smita Patil's book launch

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

The event took place at the Sofitel hotel in Bandra-Kurla Complex in the western suburbs of Mumbai.

TOP 10: Travel destinations for New Year's Eve

TOP 10: Travel destinations for New Year's Eve

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Travel and food writer, Anita Rao Kashi nurtures an enduring passion for new places and experiences and a deep affection for old haunts. She lists out the best travel destinations for this New Year's Eve.

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

How much GST to charge for affordable homes?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

In the 2017 budget, the government accorded infrastructure status for affordable projects to help such projects raise loans at lower rates

TOP 10: Aphrodisiacs in your kitchen!

TOP 10: Aphrodisiacs in your kitchen!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

You don't have to go too far to rekindle your love. Kitchen might be a good place to start says Anita Rao Kashi.

PIX: Suyyash-Kishwer at Sargun Mehta's birthday bash

PIX: Suyyash-Kishwer at Sargun Mehta's birthday bash

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A look at star arrivals!

Target: Generation X

Target: Generation X

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

#MeToo: Women who are coming out are courageous, says wrestler Vinesh

#MeToo: Women who are coming out are courageous, says wrestler Vinesh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday backed the #MeToo movement that has been sweeping through India, saying the country must find ways to prevent sexual harassment of its women.