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'2019 won't be as easy for the BJP as it was in 2014'

'2019 won't be as easy for the BJP as it was in 2014'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'There is core BJP support on the Hindutva line. It will continue.' 'Along with that, the BJP is ready to play the OBCs trifurcation card to its benefit.' 'If you see the post-Kairana result, the BJP spokespersons and IT cell have already begun talking about Hindu unity against Muslim unity, Ram vs Allah.'

'Every party in J&K must be ready for elections'

'Every party in J&K must be ready for elections'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

'As PDP chief, Mehbooba has every right to raise issues in her party's interest.'

Have you visited these stunning monuments?

Have you visited these stunning monuments?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

You totally should says Lakshmi Sharath.

Tea bastion to decide Cong's fate in Assam's first phase polling

Tea bastion to decide Cong's fate in Assam's first phase polling

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The Congress party's traditional bastion among the tea workers in Dibrugarh, Jorhat and Tezpur Lok Sabha constituencies holds the key to the party's fortunes in the first phase polling on April 7 in Assam. The BJP has been trying hard to make inroads here.

Hockey World League: India, Pak play out thrilling draw

Hockey World League: India, Pak play out thrilling draw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Ramandeep Singh scored two fine goals as the showpiece subcontinental hockey encounter between arch-rivals India and Pakistan ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw in the World League semi-finals at the KHC Dragons Stadium in Antwerp.

Battle of Malegaon: The Maratha army's Muslim Heroes

Battle of Malegaon: The Maratha army's Muslim Heroes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

At the Battle of Malegaon, Muslim soldiers in the Maratha army defied the British army for a full month when they had no hope of victory as the Chhatrapati and Peshwa had already surrendered.

'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.'

4 PIOs elected to Congress; Bera's result goes for recounting

4 PIOs elected to Congress; Bera's result goes for recounting

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Kamala Harris, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi make their way to the Congress.

Row over Article 35A nears flash point in Kashmir

Row over Article 35A nears flash point in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'Underestimating its potential implications, in the event of an 'adverse' verdict, could turn out to be a huge political blunder,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir.

A small change in grammar, a giant leap for the nation

A small change in grammar, a giant leap for the nation

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

There was an urgency in Modi's words, a sense of accountability, a feeling of transparency, a realisation that this man was here to do a job for us

FIFA U-17 WC: Weah 'tricks' as US whip Paraguay; Germany rout Colombia

FIFA U-17 WC: Weah 'tricks' as US whip Paraguay; Germany rout Colombia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Captain and star striker Jann-Fiete Arp (7th and 65th) struck twice while Yann Bisseck (39th) and John Yeboah (49th) scored a goal each to help Germany reach the quarters.

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Dr Kaushal Kishore Mishra, the prime accused in the assault case against Somnath Bharti, says he never attacked the AAP leader. He then explains the polarisation politics of Varanasi.

U-17: Mali thrash Turkey, US and Paraguay advance

U-17: Mali thrash Turkey, US and Paraguay advance

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

United States of America secured their passage into the round of 16 riding on substitute Ayo Akinola's 75-minute strike for a 1-0 victory over Ghana in an enthralling Group A game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi.

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

The soldier has done more to unite India than netas

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'Often reviled, mostly ignored, sometimes venerated, he has taken it all in his stride.' 'He has stood by the nation through thick and thin,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

The irony of Modi govt's mega start-up show

The irony of Modi govt's mega start-up show

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

If the government seriously keeps out of business, the business world will know about it at a lightning speed; there would be no need for rock show-like events.

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

India rout Poland for second win in Hockey World League

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

India scored a 3-0 victory over Poland to notch their second consecutive victory in the Hockey World League semi-finals, in Antwerp, on Tuesday.

'Yogi's national stature is growing despite bypolls setback'

'Yogi's national stature is growing despite bypolls setback'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'After Modi, Yogi is the most popular face of Hindutva, but it's too early to say that he is someone who could succeed Modi.'

India misfire from penalty-corners, lose to Netherlands

India misfire from penalty-corners, lose to Netherlands

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India wasted as many as five penalty-corners seconds from the final hooter and went down 1-2 to reigning silver medallists the Netherlands in the Rio Olympics' hockey tournament on Thursday. The defeat saw the eight-time Olympic gold medallists slump to their second defeat in the competition.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo strikes twice as Real beat Eibar

Football Briefs: Ronaldo strikes twice as Real beat Eibar

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

The challenges of ruling Kerala

The challenges of ruling Kerala

Rediff.com20 May 2016

'Continuity in a common agenda is essential, not to disrupt the progress achieved so far,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Maha Verdict: Sena on top in Mumbai but BJP has last laugh

Maha Verdict: Sena on top in Mumbai but BJP has last laugh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The BJP is set to make decisive gains in civic elections in Maharashtra even as it is locked in a neck-and-neck fight with its bickering ally Shiv Sena in Mumbai.

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia is important

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

King Salman and Narendra Modi will find common ground to intensify cooperation against jihadi terrorism, says Tarun Vijay, MP.

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Dance of the dunes

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Dance of the dunes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The traditional male dancers of Rajasthan produce seductive movement that has colour and beat.

Trinamool Congress set to sweep Bengal rural polls

Trinamool Congress set to sweep Bengal rural polls

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Trinamool Congress on Monday appeared set to sweep the crucial panchayat poll in West Bengal with a huge margin in most of the districts, taking a comfortable lead in gram panchayat in 12 of 17 districts.

'Gujarat result is a wake-up call for BJP'

'Gujarat result is a wake-up call for BJP'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

'Gujarat should have been a breeze. But the Patidar agitation and economic uncertainty queered the pitch.' 'Yes, the BJP won and its rank-and-file will take great comfort in the assembly victory. But the leadership is taking stock for a very tricky set of elections coming up in 2018.'

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Sports Shorts: Kenya's Chepkoech smashes women's steeplechase world record

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

What remains of the October Revolution in St Petersburg

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

It's been 100 years since Lenin and the Bolsheviks overthrew the government, and its legacy remains visible even today in the buildings and monuments scattered throughout St Petersburg.

U-17 World Cup: France, England post big wins; Japan and Mexico advance

U-17 World Cup: France, England post big wins; Japan and Mexico advance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

European powerhouse France rallied from a goal down to hand a 5-1 drubbing on Honduras and qualify for the knockout stage as group toppers in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Guwahati.

Red Star over Saffron Mumbai!

Red Star over Saffron Mumbai!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Kanhaiya Kumar is India's latest political rockstar. More so in Mumbai, where his address this evening gave Mumbaikars a glimpse of the heydays of the Communist movement in the city of textiles mills and mill workers.

Give Gowariker credit for Mohenjo Daro

Give Gowariker credit for Mohenjo Daro

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

'Ashutosh Gowariker's Mohenjo Daro does what many history books could not have done.' 'He awakens interest in the ancient civilisation of Harapppa and Mohenjo Daro,' says Asim Siddiqui.

India go down to Argentina for second straight defeat in CT

India go down to Argentina for second straight defeat in CT

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

India squandered their hard-earned lead on two occasions as they slumped to their second successive defeat losing 2-4 to World Cup bronze medallists Argentina.

Is Congress facing another humiliating defeat in Rajasthan?

Is Congress facing another humiliating defeat in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

P B Chandra finds out if the 'Modi wave' is sweeping the desert state as party workers have been claiming since the Bharatiya Janata Party's thumping victory in the assembly polls last year.

I-League: Mumbai FC stun Churchill Brothers

I-League: Mumbai FC stun Churchill Brothers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Churchill Brothers paid dearly for a missed penalty in the first half as Mumbai FC struck twice in the second half to score their first win in the third round of the Airtel I-League in Mapusa on Saturday.

'Modi sets his own rules -- that is if he has any at all'

'Modi sets his own rules -- that is if he has any at all'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

'Modi's idea of India is to make it less liberal, less tolerant and a less accommodative of diversity.' 'We are headed, if Modi continues, to become an ill liberal democracy.' 'Modi is not Vajpayee. Vajpayee was fundamentally decent, tolerant and fair. He played by the rules of the game. Modi is a different story.'

Kerala remains the red land, but there's a saffron speck

Kerala remains the red land, but there's a saffron speck

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Rampant corruption by Congress ministers must be counted as the single biggest factor to prompt the electorate to hand over a thumping mandate to the Communist parties, says M K Bhadrakumar.

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The Ambassador was a durable enough brand to outlive the licence raj.

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'I have only this to say to those who talk about Mewar rulers and Akbar's brutality -- do you expect a king to not expand his kingdom?' 'You have entire cities named after Muslim rulers. It's time our heroes got their due.'

Nasdaq's plan for cutting prices infuriates rivals

Nasdaq's plan for cutting prices infuriates rivals

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

If approved, the Nasdaq plan could have far-reaching effects on competition, pricing and complexity in options and stock markets.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer outclasses Dzumhur, Nadal cruises

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer outclasses Dzumhur, Nadal cruises

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Roger Federer began his 63rd consecutive Grand Slam tournament with a majestic 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 first-round win over little-known Bosnian Damir Dzumhur at Wimbledon in London, on Tuesday.