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DU prof rubbishes murder charge, says being framed by police

DU prof rubbishes murder charge, says being framed by police

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

She also alleged that police has been forcing some people to name them in someway since May.

Indian firms must co-operate to empower India: Ratan Tata

Indian firms must co-operate to empower India: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Chairman Emeritus of the $100-billion Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, on Tuesday called for better co-operation and collaboration among sectors. He urged the government and industries to collaborate in a more proactive manner.

Mamata vs CBI row washes out Parliament proceedings

Mamata vs CBI row washes out Parliament proceedings

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the "unfortunate" and "unprecedented" developments in West Bengal

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

'It's time for my mother and every detainee to come home'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'It is an uncomfortable situation for a woman.' 'She has been on her own, separated from family.' 'That is the point of isolating her -- breaking her to a point where she bends to their will.'

Officials say RS chairman has right to reject impeachment notice

Officials say RS chairman has right to reject impeachment notice

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Referring to Article 124 of the Constitution, the sources said the notice should have grounds of 'proved misbehaviour or incapacity'.

The President is wrong again on the Nehru-Gandhis

The President is wrong again on the Nehru-Gandhis

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'His assessment is wide off the mark from what is expected to be history's final verdict -- which is that Indira was the most unacceptable of all prime ministers because she was the only one who tried to throttle Indian democracy,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Herald case: Centre says no vendetta as Congress stalls Parliament

Herald case: Centre says no vendetta as Congress stalls Parliament

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

'I'm Indira Gandhi's daughter-in-law. Not afraid of anyone,' says Sonia Gandhi.

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

'Sandwich' and the quest for a Rs 500 note

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

My gamble to stand in the queue and get Rs 500 notes had failed. And only the months ahead will tell us if Modi's gamble will succeed or not.

Pranab's praise for Sanjay Gandhi 'a blot on his record'

Pranab's praise for Sanjay Gandhi 'a blot on his record'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

'It is palpably prejudiced and totally at variance with public and historical opinion.' 'As a result, he cannot be taken seriously in other matters as well because of his penchant for playing safe,' says Amulya Ganguli.

'Modi has been scrupulously honest. Indira Gandhi institutionalised corruption'

'Modi has been scrupulously honest. Indira Gandhi institutionalised corruption'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'Modi has shown political courage by instituting several economic reforms which include demonetisation, ushering in GST, eradication of benami transactions...'

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The chief minister skipped meals and remained awake the entire night on a makeshift dais along with some senior ministers and party members.

Don't dismiss Kishtwar violence as communal clash: Jaitley

Don't dismiss Kishtwar violence as communal clash: Jaitley

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Members in Rajya Sabha on Monday voiced concern over violence in Kishtwar area of Jammu and Kashmir with Opposition saying the country's "sovereignty and integrity" was at stake and the matter should not be dismissed as an inter-community clash.

Why do we pay taxes, Mr Modi?

Why do we pay taxes, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'If governments choose to spend our money on cow meat detection kits or hugely expensive statues, it is also a form of corruption.' 'A betrayal of our hopes and aspirations,' says Amit Mehra.

Does voting for honesty mean voting against development?

Does voting for honesty mean voting against development?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Your vote now is going to decide whether India fixes itself and becomes a vibrant democracy, or a failed State like the ones in our neighbourhood, says Dasarathi G V.

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

'Modi's political capital has taken a very big beating in the Nirav Modi case'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'Four weeks have passed after the scam was exposed, yet no big guy has been arrested.' 'This gives the impression that he wants to be soft on the biggies.'

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

The unexplored foreign destinations that want Indian travellers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Just an hour or so from the ones we commonly throng to, they promise a lot more for a lot less.

11 things that bad bosses do wrong

11 things that bad bosses do wrong

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Virender Kapoor, author of A Wonderful Boss: Great People to Work With, lists out 11 things that bad bosses do wrong.

'How can a party that has people like us be communal?'

'How can a party that has people like us be communal?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

'Minorities should not fear a Modi sarkar... Who has given the right to kill in the name of religion? No one! You are not James Bond 007, that you will just take a shotgun and kill anybody at your whims and fancies. We are not living in a banana republic...' The inimitable Shatrughan Sinha on Narendra Modi as a dabbang action hero, what a Modi Sarkar would be like.

Why the RSS and BJP are the true champions of our democracy

Why the RSS and BJP are the true champions of our democracy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Ironically, it was the members of the BJP (which the Indian press loves to dub as fascist) who resisted the assault on democracy and were jailed for 18 months. The RSS too played a stellar role in the resistance movement during the Emergency. Yet by some strange warped logic, the Indian media deems the Congress party with an established record of authoritarianism as a standard bearer of democracy while damning a true champion -- the BJP, says Vivek Gumaste

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Raghuram Rajan must stay on as RBI Governor!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

'The 'Off-with-Rajan's-head' brigade bases its arguments on mistaken beliefs, erroneous causalities, and even downright prejudice.'

Lok Sabha polls: The four options before India

Lok Sabha polls: The four options before India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Ravindra Shukla picks out his best option.

'Banking sector needs a T N Seshan!'

'Banking sector needs a T N Seshan!'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

'Today, three areas give banks a big headache -- steel, power, infrastructure.' 'Three Cs are very critical in lending -- character, capacity and collateral of the borrower.'

'Don't need any damn permission from a returning officer'

'Don't need any damn permission from a returning officer'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Miffed that Narendra Modi's presence has been limited in Varanasi city on Thursday, BJP leader Arun Jaitley slammed the returning officer for denying permission to the party's Bharat Vijay rallies and the Ganga aarti scheduled in the city.

Why Dadri Matters

Why Dadri Matters

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The prime minister, says Ram Kelkar, could do a lot to advance his stature as a national leader by speaking in strong and unequivocal terms on the subject of opposing intolerance and emphasizing the rule of law, thereby setting the tone for the nation and the party.

Is BRICS a folly for India to embrace?

Is BRICS a folly for India to embrace?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

'To consider BRICS anything more than a temporary club with some common interests would be folly. The goal should be to induce others (Japan, ASEAN, South Africa) to align with us -- a non-threatening, democratic nation, rather than with malevolent China or waning America. For us to consider aligning with either China or the US would be absurd. India is just too big to be a sidekick,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

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