News for '-dwarka'

Fortis case: Panel indicts hospital, to be booked for negligence

Fortis case: Panel indicts hospital, to be booked for negligence

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The Fortis group, meanwhile, said that all documents, statements and details required by the probe team of the Haryana government were provided.

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Later addressing a public meeting in Varana, Gandhi asked Modi to respond to allegations of manipulative share trading by a firm linked to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Facing a tough electoral battle, Congress on Friday made an array of promises in its manifesto like significant cut in power rates, Wi-Fi facilities in public transport, waving off pending water bills and ensuring a graft-free administration if voted to power in Delhi.

Dissent within BJP on poll tickets spills on to streets

Dissent within BJP on poll tickets spills on to streets

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party was on Tuesday grappling with internal strife with its chief ministerial nominee Kiran Bedi facing a restive crowd in her Krishna Nagar constituency while angry supporters of Delhi unit chief Satish Upadhyay held a protest at party office accusing the leadership of sidelining him by not giving a ticket.

Unfortunate Modi is contesting from Varanasi: Head of Kabir mutt

Unfortunate Modi is contesting from Varanasi: Head of Kabir mutt

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The head of a religious mutt in Varanasi has slammed Bharatiya Janata Party and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for using the temple town to further their political ambitions.

Want to buy a home? It's a good time now!

Want to buy a home? It's a good time now!

Rediff.com30 May 2017

While Indians don't buy property during May-September due to the holidays/rains/ religious reasons, buyers should scout for property now.

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

26 people died in Amreli, which is the worst hit district.

INS Sardar Patel commissioned in Porbandar

INS Sardar Patel commissioned in Porbandar

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Indian Navy on Saturday commissioned a new base, INS Sardar Patel, in Porbandar, Gujarat.

Tackling Delhi's pollution problem: An open letter to Arvind Kejriwal

Tackling Delhi's pollution problem: An open letter to Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Start a visible campaign across the city that tells people how much it adds to pollution each time they take their vehicle out.

Dear Delhi CM, here's how you can tackle pollution

Dear Delhi CM, here's how you can tackle pollution

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

An open letter to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on a few ways to reduce pollution in the city.

Doctor connected to Vyapam probe found dead in Delhi hotel

Doctor connected to Vyapam probe found dead in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The dean of a Jabalpur Medical College, suspected of having links to some accused in the Vyapam scam, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a hotel in south-west Delhi's Dwarka on Sunday morning.

Resale real estate market brings relief to brokers

Resale real estate market brings relief to brokers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

New real estate portals like PropTiger and Commonfloor are also focusing on the secondary market in a big way.

Government to build 13 new expressways

Government to build 13 new expressways

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Our target is to award Rs 25 lakh crore worth of projects that would result in creating 25 million jobs'

'Congress is daydreaming about 2019'

'Congress is daydreaming about 2019'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'The new generation is looking for performance.' 'They don't want sermons, they don't want allegations, they don't want empty assurances and hollow slogans.'

In Delhi, it's a battle of the poor versus the middle class

In Delhi, it's a battle of the poor versus the middle class

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

In Delhi, the poor are pitted against the middle class, with the former led by Arvind Kejriwal and the latter by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'The universe was telling me to make changes'

'The universe was telling me to make changes'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'There were certain ideals and morals that I had started bending as I was climbing up in the industry.' 'I was unknowingly hurting people close to me, unknowingly treating people the way I wouldn't want to be treated myself.' 'But I am not that person and I didn't start off like that.' 'Then the introspection began.' 'Very rarely does that happen when you do a film.' 'I was feeling unhappy as a person. Now I am much happier.'

Rashtrapati Bhavan guest house to open after 19 years

Rashtrapati Bhavan guest house to open after 19 years

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan will showcase India's hospitality at its very best when the doors of its gleaming new guest wing are thrown open on Monday for foreign dignitaries after it remained unused for over two decades.

BSF crash: Why does a soldier's family have to cry?' Relative asks home minister

BSF crash: Why does a soldier's family have to cry?' Relative asks home minister

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh was present at the funeral of the BSF personnel who died in the air crash on Tuesday.

After losing their seats, Congress MPs set to lose their houses

After losing their seats, Congress MPs set to lose their houses

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Still to recover from their electoral rout, defeated Congress members of Parliament and ministers are now faced with the heart-wrenching job of moving out of their official houses, says Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal

'There will never be a better time to buy a home'

'There will never be a better time to buy a home'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'Prices are rock, bottom, developers are ready to negotiate and banks are keen to lend.'

Mr PM, how does heritage tag for Delhi hit development: Experts

Mr PM, how does heritage tag for Delhi hit development: Experts

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Earning the coveted UNESCO tag would not only have ramped up revenues through enhanced tourism but also helped in keeping monuments and heritage buildings in Delhi free of encroachment, say experts.

I didn't do it, other five are guilty: Gang rape accused

I didn't do it, other five are guilty: Gang rape accused

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

One of the accused in the December 16 gang rape case on Wednesday told a Delhi court that he is innocent and claimed that the other five co-accused had brutally assaulted and gang-raped the 23-year-old girl in a moving bus.

Doc leak case: Fresh arrest, accused makes allegation on cops

Doc leak case: Fresh arrest, accused makes allegation on cops

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The crackdown in the corporate espionage case led to the arrest of another person on Monday.

10 dead after BSF plane crashes into wall near Delhi

10 dead after BSF plane crashes into wall near Delhi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The plane crashed into the airport boundary wall and landed in a sewage treatment plant while returning back due to apparent technical problem.

Democracy reaches out to lone voters in far flung corners of Gujarat

Democracy reaches out to lone voters in far flung corners of Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

There are constituencies in the remote, far-flung corners of certain parts of Gujarat with only a handful of registered voters. Why, there is just one voter, who lives amid the lions and leopards in the Gir forest. But the Election Commission of India ensures that every eligible citizen gets to participate in the country's five-yearly democratic rite.

Review: Satyagraha fails miserably

Review: Satyagraha fails miserably

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Prakash Jha delivers a potion that is but a terrible hodgepodge of his earlier films.

Realty rush back in the Capital

Realty rush back in the Capital

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Developers announce new projects, vacant land being unlocked

AAP moves resolution against absolute powers to LG

AAP moves resolution against absolute powers to LG

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The AAP government on Tuesday moved a resolution against the Centre's notification giving absolute powers to the Lt Governor.

Why the BJP lost: 5 reasons from 'expat' Biharis

Why the BJP lost: 5 reasons from 'expat' Biharis

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

'The greatness of Indian democracy is that it never lets any political pundit master the pulse of the electorate. Sometimes people vote for change and sometimes they vote for the status quo.'

The war of the slogans continues

The war of the slogans continues

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

While Congress is focusing on its commitment to the aam aadmi through its slogans, its arch rival BJP has built its campaign around its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for the 16th Lok Sabha elections.

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

More than Guru Dronacharya, the cult of his wife, Kripi, runs stronger in Gurgaon.

AAP MLAs should be prepared for 'snap polls': BJP

AAP MLAs should be prepared for 'snap polls': BJP

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

On the eve of Arvind Kejriwal's swearing-in as Delhi chief minister, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday asked its newly elected members of Legislative Assembly to be prepared for "snap polls" in near future, stating that tenability of the Aam Admi Party government with Congress support looks extremely suspect.

The BJP's secularism really sucks

The BJP's secularism really sucks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

If Narendra Modi wants to become prime minister, he needs to do better, argues Amberish K Diwanji.

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

From small retailers' experiences with e-wallets to digital transaction numbers post demonetisation, Geetanjali Krishna and Karan Choudhury find out where the truth lies.

Why Amjad Khan never worked with Salim-Javed again

Why Amjad Khan never worked with Salim-Javed again

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

'He was the only new face in a sea of superstars and slowly talk started in the unit that perhaps Ramesh had made a mistake by casting him.'

5 reasons to support Kejriwal's even-odd numbered car days

5 reasons to support Kejriwal's even-odd numbered car days

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Arvind Kejriwal's strategy to take the pollution bull by the horns needs to be applauded. And I am sure that all the imaginary problems and grievances will be addressed before the restrictions are actually implemented, says Sudhir Bisht.

'Kejriwal is poor, he will look after the poor'

'Kejriwal is poor, he will look after the poor'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The underclass voted heavily in favour of AAP, which led to their victory

One last push to save the Yamuna

One last push to save the Yamuna

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Union Minister for Water Resources Uma Bharati recently reiterated her commitment towards making the Yamuna Shuddikaran Abhiyan a success but said little else. It is obvious that in comparison to the Ganga about which she waxes eloquent at the drop of a hat, her treatment towards Yamuna can at best be described as step-motherly. Rashme Sehgal reports on efforts to save the river.

Cabinet minister: No conflict between BJP, RSS on conversions

Cabinet minister: No conflict between BJP, RSS on conversions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

'When Hindus converted through inducements there was no hue and cry, but when reconversions took place, everyone cried foul. If re-conversions are bad, so are conversions.' 'Our government is not getting involved either in conversions or re-conversions. The BJP has nothing to do with it.' Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu in a candid interview.

40 things we LOVE about Sholay

40 things we LOVE about Sholay

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Celebrating Bollywood's most loved film of all time on its 40th anniversary.