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How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Temperamentally, they are quite alike.' 'Ahmed Patel avoided the limelight and was not a power seeker.' 'The Gandhis too are not power wielders, but trustees of power.'

I am free to go home, Anderson said after gas leak

I am free to go home, Anderson said after gas leak

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

A TV channel reproduced Anderson and Arjun Singh's bytes, before the Union Carbide chief left the country on December 7, 1984, three days after the world's worst industrial disaster. "House arrest or no arrest or bail, no bail, I am free to go home...There is a law of the United States...India, bye, bye, Thank you," Anderson had said.

'Arjun decided on Anderson, Rajiv had no role'

'Arjun decided on Anderson, Rajiv had no role'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Former Union Minister Arun Nehru, a close aide of prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, claimed on Sunday that Arjun Singh as Madhya Pradesh chief minister had taken the decision to release then Union Carbide CEO Warren Anderson after the Bhopal tragedy and that Gandhi had no role in it.

BJP, TMC spar in Lok Sabha over 'Jai Shri Ram'

BJP, TMC spar in Lok Sabha over 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Raising the matter during Zero Hour, Chatterjee, a BJP member, said Lord Shri Ram signifies noble thought and honesty and the state of West Bengal should be run by people who believe in these.

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Just months before the deadly gas leak in Bhopal killed 15,000 people, journalist Rajkumar Keswani -- who passed into the ages on Friday, May 21, 2021 -- had warned that the 'city stood on the edge of a volcano'.

Noise Shots Rush: Affordable TWS earphones

Noise Shots Rush: Affordable TWS earphones

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Decent music and good call quality, an IPX5 sweat- and splash-resistance, low latency mode for gaming, touch controls and good battery life are hard to get at this price.

Nandigram to witness Battle Royale as BJP pits Suvendu against Mamata

Nandigram to witness Battle Royale as BJP pits Suvendu against Mamata

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The BJP released its first list of 57 candidates for the West Bengal assembly polls and fielded Suvendu Adhikari from his home turf of Nandigram, from where Trinamool Congress president and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has already announced her candidature.

Bengal: 2 killed in bomb attack, TMC says its supporters

Bengal: 2 killed in bomb attack, TMC says its supporters

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The TMC claimed that the victims were supporters of the party and were targeted by miscreants hired by the Bharatiya Janata Party, a charge denied by the saffron party.

TMC sends 10,000 postcards with Jai Bangla to PM Modi

TMC sends 10,000 postcards with Jai Bangla to PM Modi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

"BJP workers are coming in front of the vehicle of Chief Minister Banerjee and shouting 'Jai Shri Ram.' Is it fair to do so? Is it right to interrupt and come in front of the car of somebody? The hooligans are also after our MLAs and MPs and are shouting 'Jai Shri Ram.' We will not do any such mischievous thing and will not stop the way of prime minister," said Debashree Banerjee, a TMC worker.

Is Thomsen's anti-snoring pillow worth Rs 8,495?

Is Thomsen's anti-snoring pillow worth Rs 8,495?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

While the nuances of loft (thickness) and filling should take care of most people's sleep, noisy sleepers may be looking for more comfort, says Veer Arjun Singh.

I was asked to influence the judiciary: Former Union law minister

I was asked to influence the judiciary: Former Union law minister

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Former Union law minister Hansraj Bhardwaj on Friday alleged that some of his Congress Party colleagues, especially former HRD Minister Arjun Singh, had asked him to influence the judiciary during his time in office under the first Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance government from 2004 to 2009.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Tear gas, lathicharge as WB cops stop BJP march to Mamata's office

Tear gas, lathicharge as WB cops stop BJP march to Mamata's office

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Thousands of BJP workers from Kolkata and Howrah began marching towards Nabanna to protest the "worsening" law and order in the state.

Would you buy the Adidas SL20 for Rs 10,999?

Would you buy the Adidas SL20 for Rs 10,999?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The Adidas SL20 is quite responsive despite being almost a flat racer.

1 killed in firing during violent protests in Rajasthan's Dungarpur

1 killed in firing during violent protests in Rajasthan's Dungarpur

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Candidates of a teacher recruitment exam confronted police and indulged in arson while a delegation of theirs met Tribal Area Development Minister Arjun Singh Bamniya in Udaipur. While the meeting was going on, the protesters confronted the police again in the evening following which police opened fire to control the situation.

Beware, the preachers of jihad

Beware, the preachers of jihad

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Reebok HIIT TR Review

Reebok HIIT TR Review

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

For Rs 8,999, it's at par, if not cheaper, than an entry-level running shoe or a versatile sneaker

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

'Sachin Pilot is part of a bigger plot'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'He is not acting solo.' 'The plot may have people within the Congress and outside.'

This Bluetooth speaker is apt for house parties

This Bluetooth speaker is apt for house parties

Rediff.com21 May 2019

At Rs 3,200, the Zaap Hydra Extreme is a versatile speaker. It is rugged, loud and gives a steady playback of over six hours, says Veer Arjun Singh.

'A lot of garbage came in from Trinamool'

'A lot of garbage came in from Trinamool'

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'Mamata will beat the living daylights out of BJP workers with the result that people who are not totally committed, they will promptly leave the party and go back to Trinamool.' 'Or when they find they cannot get what they came to the BJP for they will go back to Trinamool.'

Digvijay Singh leads Order of Merit

Digvijay Singh leads Order of Merit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

The 31-year-old has seven top-ten finishes, amassing Rs 5,02,483 from eight starts.

Obsessed with sneakers? Why you should be looking at this pair

Obsessed with sneakers? Why you should be looking at this pair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

It is not the most innovative in style, but it is most comfortable, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in Okhla a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, his family said.

Jyoti, Arjun make fine start

Jyoti, Arjun make fine start

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Review: The Adidas Ultraboost 20

Review: The Adidas Ultraboost 20

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The cushioned yet rugged Ultraboost, which can clock more miles than most pairs without showing signs of weakness, has been tweaked to perform even better.

Like his father 30 years ago, Jyotiraditya misses out on CM's post

Like his father 30 years ago, Jyotiraditya misses out on CM's post

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Jyotiraditya lost out on the chance to be among the youngest chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, as Kamal Nath, 72, was picked for the top job in the state.

IPL 2021, Week 1: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2021, Week 1: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the first week of IPL 2021.

Is the Duracell power bank worth Rs 2,499?

Is the Duracell power bank worth Rs 2,499?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Unlike other power banks, Duracell's battery does not heat up even a bit, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Sensational Saurabh claims gold at Asian Airgun Championships

Sensational Saurabh claims gold at Asian Airgun Championships

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The 16-year-old, son of a farmer based in Meerut, first combined with compatriots Arjun Singh Cheema and Anmol Jain to log a total of 1731 to win the team gold and fetched the individual gold with 239.8 in the eight-man individual final to finish with two gold medals.

Turncoats or loyalists? Chouhan in for a tough choice

Turncoats or loyalists? Chouhan in for a tough choice

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

After two and a half months of taking oath, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has many challenges before him. The first is to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, which has affected more than 10,000 people in the state. But The political challenges are even more daunting, reports Sandeep Kumar.

Dilli Gupshup

Dilli Gupshup

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Why is Uma Bharti disillusioned? Did Vaastu lead to this Congress leader's downfall? The late Arjun Singh's controversial autobiography... All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup...

BJP using Jai Shri Ram as party slogan: Mamata

BJP using Jai Shri Ram as party slogan: Mamata

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Mamata took to Facebook and wrote that "some BJP supporters are trying to spread hatred ideology through one section of media -- so-called BJP media and so-called fake video, fake news, misinformation and disinformation to create confusion and to suppress truth and reality."

Review: The right shoe for active feet

Review: The right shoe for active feet

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Veer Arjun Singh tried a bit of everything in the Adidas AlphaBounce Instinct: walking, running (both treadmill and outdoor), functional and weight training.

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

From raja to praja:Jyotiraditya's likely role in BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

They will fawn over a prize catch who has brought a rich dowry of Gwalior-Chambal politicians. But in the end, all BJP members are prajas of Amit Shah and Narendra Modi, notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'Narasimha Rao fiddled when Ayodhya burned'

'Narasimha Rao fiddled when Ayodhya burned'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Why should the Congress party be hitched to the Nehru-Gandhi family like train compartments to the engine was how the late P V Narasimha Rao reacted to the suggestion that Sonia Gandhi be made the Congress chief after the assassination of her husband Rajiv Gandhi in May, 1991.

Will you buy Apple's iPhone SE for Rs 42,500?

Will you buy Apple's iPhone SE for Rs 42,500?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The SE is up against some sweet deals from China and South Korea, not to mention Apple's own XR.

Jamil Ahmad wins Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

Jamil Ahmad wins Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Jamil Ahmad has won the Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize 2011 for his book The Wandering Falcon.The Wandering Falcon had very strong competition from the other five titles on the shortlist, especially Shehan Karunatilaka's Chinaman and Aman Sethi's A Free Man.

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Veer Arjun Singh brings you the pros and cons.