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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.

Column: Educating Kapil

Column: Educating Kapil

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

A nation must educate its own, foreigners can only help at the margin.

Will give appropriate reply at right time: Arjun

Will give appropriate reply at right time: Arjun

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Veteran Congress leader Arjun Singh who was Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister at the time of the Bhopal gas disaster in December 1984 today said he would give "appropriate reply at an appropriate time" on the issue.

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.

How Cong plans to 'manage' Bhopal issue

How Cong plans to 'manage' Bhopal issue

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Despite the attempts made by the opposition to keep the Bhopal tragedy alive, the Congress leadership has made efforts to put a deliberate closure on the issue.

'Anderson sent out due to law and order situation'

'Anderson sent out due to law and order situation'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Battling charges over escape of Warren Anderson days after the Bhopal tragedy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday sought to give a new spin on the issue, saying Arjun Singh took the decision on then Union Carbide chief executive officer's exit keeping in view the law and order situation.

This 50-inch LED costs just Rs 40,000... And it's worth it

This 50-inch LED costs just Rs 40,000... And it's worth it

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

The TV has a slim LED screen that offers good viewing angles. It is fit to be mounted on the wall or placed on its feet in a spacious bedroom, says Veer Arjun Singh.

We may never know who ordered Anderson's release

We may never know who ordered Anderson's release

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The mystery about who facilitated the escape of Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson's from the country after the Bhopal gas tragedy may never be solved.

Is the Lloyd ULED smart TV worth Rs 2.39 lakh?

Is the Lloyd ULED smart TV worth Rs 2.39 lakh?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The beautifully designed Lloyd ULED TV stands up to tech giants

RSS files defamation suit against Arjun

RSS files defamation suit against Arjun

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Arjun Singh had suggested the organisation's involvement in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

Arjun breaks silence on Bhopal case

Arjun breaks silence on Bhopal case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Senior Congress leader Arjun Singh, who is in the eye of a storm over the issue of safe passage given to the then Union Carbide Corporation chairman Warren Anderson in the wake of the Bhopal gas tragedy, has sought to lob the ball in the Centre's court and the party declined to join issue.

Interview: Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Interview: Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Just months before the deadly gas leak in Bhopal killed 15,000 people, journalist Rajkumar Keswani had warned that the 'city stood on the edge of a volcano'. He speaks of his 26-year battle to get justice for the victims.

'Got a call from CM's office to fly out Anderson'

'Got a call from CM's office to fly out Anderson'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

With the circumstances under which Warren Anderson was flown out in a state plane after the gas disaster coming under scrutiny, a former Madhya Pradesh aviation official says he received a call from the then Chief Minister Arjun Singh's office to arrange for his departure.

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Avita Liber series is trendy, powerful and efficient for its price, says Veer Arjun Singh.

'Centre not happy with IIM-A fee hike'

'Centre not happy with IIM-A fee hike'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

IIM-Indore chairman L N Jhunjhunwala said, "Neither the Centre nor the Union HRD minister Arjun Singh were happy with the IIM-A's step to hike its fees". He said since the country is undergoing election process, the government was unable to take any decision on the issue, Jhunjhunwala told PTI on Monday.

India unveils $10 laptop!

India unveils $10 laptop!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The 'world's cheapest laptop', developed in India, was unveiled by Union Minister for Human Resources Development Arjun Singh at the Tirupati temple on Tuesday evening.

Arjun backs Batla House probe

Arjun backs Batla House probe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Human Resources Development Minister Arjun Singh on Tuesday favoured a judicial inquiry into the Batla House gun battle in which the Delhi Police shot dead two suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorists. "In democracies, it is always better to make things clear," Singh said. Singh also indicated that even the prime minister was thinking over the issue.

Skullcandy fan? What you need to know about Riff headphones

Skullcandy fan? What you need to know about Riff headphones

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The Riff gets grace marks for charging so quickly - 0 to 100 in less than an hour - and giving a competitive 9-10 hours of playback, says Veer Arjun Singh.

IIM panel not keen on off-shore campuses

IIM panel not keen on off-shore campuses

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

The institutes need to reach the optimum level of resource utilisation.

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Why Veer Arjun Singh has fallen in love with the latest Bose headphones.

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.

No reservations based on religion: Arjun

No reservations based on religion: Arjun

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Addressing a conference of the state minorities' commission, Patil said reservation has been provided for Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes in educational institutions and government jobs and now there is a demand from minorities also.

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A host of additional features makes the A9G more premium and very useful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Is it a smartwatch or an upgraded fitness band? Veer Arjun Singh finds out.

Manmohan, Arjun, Advani, Jaswant honoured

Manmohan, Arjun, Advani, Jaswant honoured

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

President A P J Abdul Kalam presented the awards in Central Hall of Parliament.

Arjun heaps praise on Sonia, Rahul

Arjun heaps praise on Sonia, Rahul

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Against the backdrop of controversy over his remarks on democracy and definition of loyalty in the Congress, senior party leader and HRD Minister Arjun Singh on Wednesday heaped praise on Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi saying they have filled the void created by Rajiv Gandhi's death. "After the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, a vacuum was natural... We, however, are fortunate that this vacuum was filled by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi," Singh said.

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

For Rs 14,900 (Rs 18,900 with the wireless charging case), they are a great gadget, says Veer Arjun Singh, but he has a few concerns.

Sonia turns 62

Sonia turns 62

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Congress President Sonia Gandhi was on Sunday greeted by a host of dignitaries, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on her 62nd birthday.

Government worried about junk food consumption

Government worried about junk food consumption

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Anbumani Ramadoss has sent a communication to Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh to take appropriate measures to check this increasing trend in all nniversities and educational institutions.

Govt won't seek review of quota verdict: Arjun

Govt won't seek review of quota verdict: Arjun

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

The government has said it would implement the Supreme Court verdict on the OBC quota and does not want to seek a review of the judgment. Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh sought to mollify allies upset over the exclusion of creamy layer, stating the government as also the United Progressive Alliance favoured reservation benefits for the creamy layer. Singh steered clear of the demands by allies, including the DMK, for a fair and just review of the verdict.

'The creamy layer issue has to be sorted out'

'The creamy layer issue has to be sorted out'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh, the man who proposed the 27 per cent OBC quota, wants to implement the reservation from academic year 2008-2009.

IIM-A defends fee hike

IIM-A defends fee hike

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), specifically IIM-Ahmedabad (IIM-A), which have announced a steep hike in their fees last week are unlikely to revise (scale down) the new fee structures.Vijaypat Singhania, the chairman of the governing council of IIM-Ahmedabad who met Minister of Human Resource Development Arjun Singh, justified the fee hike and said they would take steps to ensure that all deserving students get into the premier institution.

IITs show what sharing faculty is all about

IITs show what sharing faculty is all about

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

The government appears to have hit upon a novel faculty-sharing solution to tackle the shortage of quality faculty at the premier Indian Institutes of Technology. The shortage will accentuate now that eight new IITs have been announced.

SC on quota: Anti-quota students celebrate

SC on quota: Anti-quota students celebrate

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The students also demanded the immediate resignation of Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh for putting the government in this shameful position.

More budget for education, lesser being spent

More budget for education, lesser being spent

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

This year's Budget showers a lot of money for development of education in the country. In 2007-08, Rs 32,352 crore was allocated for education, which was 32 per cent above the allocation for 2006-07. However, the ministry demonstrated constraints to its absorptive capacity: The revised estimates indicated only Rs 28,674 crore had been spent.

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Nubia Red Magic 3S is delightfully designed and immensely powerful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The AMOLED screen at a resolution of 2560x1600 is vivid and offers deep blacks, says Veer Arjun Singh

New IITs to get directors soon

New IITs to get directors soon

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

The names for the posts were scrutinised at a high-level meeting held on Thursday. HRD Minister Arjun Singh is the chairman of the committee involved in the selection of directors. The HRD ministry had earlier asked the mentoring IITs to propose names for the director posts in the new IITs.

At Rs 14k, Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good budget phone

At Rs 14k, Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good budget phone

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good-looking phone with a good screen, battery and camera, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Sony HT-S20R Review

Sony HT-S20R Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

This is a great value product and a roomful of surround sound that a single soundbar below Rs 50,000 just can't deliver.