News for '-future-of-india'

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

India's 71st Republic day celebrations in the United States on Sunday were marred by protests and marches, albeit peaceful ones, against recent changes in the citizenship law by large number of Indian Americans in various cities of the country.

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!

No state can deny implementation of CAA: Kapil Sibal

No state can deny implementation of CAA: Kapil Sibal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

"People in India are showing their angst, their concerns, their worries about the future of India. Everybody wants development, what has Modi done? He has done his own development rather than development of the country," he added.

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

China builds missile site at Kailash-Mansarovar: Report

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'The missile mounted near Kailash-Mansarovar is called DF-21. It is a medium-range, 2,200 kilometres ballistic missile. Its advantage is that it can cover all cities of north India, including New Delhi'

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Did you know that ethical hackers earn anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per hour?

'India has limited military options'

'India has limited military options'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'How and if India retaliates will go a long way toward determining the trajectory of this crisis.'

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Will remain firm on Art 370, CAA despite pressure: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The prime minister's tough talk assumed significance in view of protests against the CAA in various parts of the country.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

Support for science is not as good as it should be: CNR Rao

Support for science is not as good as it should be: CNR Rao

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Future of India is tied up with how it invests in education and science, Bharat Ratna awardee and eminent scientist C N R Rao on Sunday said, and voiced concern that the support for the sectors was not as it should be.

'Modi could be PM for 15 years'

'Modi could be PM for 15 years'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'The biggest danger is that majoritarianism is getting normalised, insidiously and overtly... We are bringing the worst, not the best in us... We are looking for new enemies - Muslims, urban Naxals, tukde tukde gang, some enemy or the other which keeps this majoritarian wheel turning,' says journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Why this 8 year old rejects Modi's #SheInspiresUs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Please don't celebrate me if you are not going to listen to my voice.'

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Unlike other countries, the US does not send its election observers to India because of the strong independent credentials of the Election Commission of India.

The last ride: Why the nation still loves Ambassador

The last ride: Why the nation still loves Ambassador

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The car is unforgettable for its low-maintenance, reliability, and space.

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death for child abuse

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death for child abuse

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The Bill, which was already approved by the Rajya Sabha, defines child pornography, making it punishable.

Shatrughan Sinha joins Congress

Shatrughan Sinha joins Congress

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The actor-turned-politician hit out at the BJP leadership, alleging there's no place left for dialogue in the BJP anymore and the party's top brass "doesn't value its own people and views opponents as their enemies".

Modi's 5 yrs most traumatic for Indian youth: Manmohan

Modi's 5 yrs most traumatic for Indian youth: Manmohan

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Singh asserted that the people have made up their minds to vote out the government

Just politics! Nobody's got an agenda on Telangana

Just politics! Nobody's got an agenda on Telangana

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

While every party jostles to claim credit for the formation of Telangana and stitch poll alliances, the confused voter laments about the future of India's 29th state.

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

He said he has always held the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family in high-esteem.

Iran the 'next North Korea', India should re-think ties: Haley

Iran the 'next North Korea', India should re-think ties: Haley

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Her remarks assume significance as they come after the US told India and other countries to cut oil imports from Iran to "zero" by November 4 or face sanctions, making it clear that there would be no waivers to anyone.

Achche Din not in sight for India's Muslims

Achche Din not in sight for India's Muslims

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'As a student of history, I am no pessimist, but regardless of which party/coalitions comes to power on May 23, the space for secularism, pluralism and minority rights has shrunk significantly,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Monetary stability is RBI's prime role: Rajan

Monetary stability is RBI's prime role: Rajan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

"This is not an easy time as economy faces challenges. Our actions will be at measured pace given the current market turmoil," Raghuram Rajan said after he took charge as the new RBI Governor.

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."

Shashi Tharoor: Politics and the Middle Class

Shashi Tharoor: Politics and the Middle Class

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

'My message to young middle class Indians who actually have principles and ideals is this: When you think about the future of India, think also of getting involved in politics.' Shashi Tharoor explains why the middle class needs to get involved in politics.

Shashi Tharoor: Politics and the Middle Class

Shashi Tharoor: Politics and the Middle Class

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

'My message to young middle class Indians who actually have principles and ideals is this: When you think about the future of India, think also of getting involved in politics.' Shashi Tharoor explains why the middle class needs to get involved in politics.

Raghuram Rajan alone cannot revive India's economy

Raghuram Rajan alone cannot revive India's economy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

It is the government and its policies and attitude toward FDI that is at the root of the problem.

'India must use special forces better against Pak, China'

'India must use special forces better against Pak, China'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt talks to Lieutenant General P C Katoch and journalist Saikat Dutta on how India has failed to strategically employ its considerable number of special forces especially in creating deterrence against the asymmetric war unleashed upon us by both Pakistan and China since past several years, and that we need to right this urgently.

How Tata Motors plans to shape the future of mobility in India

How Tata Motors plans to shape the future of mobility in India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

With the theme 'Smart Mobility, Smart Cities', the company's display at the Auto Expo is focusing on intelligently-connected cities designed to offer convenience, safety, security, and efficiency to its customers.

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 ways in his life has improved under the first Modi Sarkar.

'India can't have a Special Forces model like US does'

'India can't have a Special Forces model like US does'

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Special Forces are a vital element of national power, possessing enormous freedom of action and should be fruitfully employed to successfully meet future challenges, say Lieutenant General P C Katoch and journalist Saikat Dutta.

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Why is Press Council of India toeing govt line on J&K media curbs?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Is the application the Press Council's voice or the government's? 'It has been reported that other members of the PCI were taken aback at the Press Council's application. 'These members need to publicly question the chairman to redeem their own positions,' says Jyoti Punwani.

A new phase in Indo-Japanese ties?

A new phase in Indo-Japanese ties?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Of all recent Japanese leaders, new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been the most enthusiastic about the future of India-Japan relationship and gave it an entirely new dimension. New Delhi now has a chance to greatly improve its ties with Tokyo. It must seize the moment, say Harsh V Pant.

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

'Dalit disenchantment with BJP is widespread'

Rediff.com15 May 2019

'They are innovating and a new Dalit leadership could be seen at the horizon'

RIL warns of KG-D6 shutdown, govt shows CAG's red card

RIL warns of KG-D6 shutdown, govt shows CAG's red card

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Reliance and its partner BP on Tuesday dropped a bombshell, saying KG-D6, the country's biggest gas discovery, might stop production in 2015 if the government did not approve its long-pending investment proposals and revised capital expenditure plans.

Alternatives to pellet guns in few days: Rajnath

Alternatives to pellet guns in few days: Rajnath

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

During a joint press conference with the Jammu-Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, the home minister also said that there is no future for India without Kashmir.

US media CEOs pitch for faster 4G roll-out, digitisation

US media CEOs pitch for faster 4G roll-out, digitisation

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The focus was on the role that the media and entertainment industry can play in development and generation of employment opportunities in India

No quick decision on seniors' future: Dhoni

No quick decision on seniors' future: Dhoni

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

The flop show of India's senior batsmen in the Test series loss to Australia notwithstanding, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni refused to say anything on their future, insisting that decisions would not be taken in haste.

Village level innovation: The next big thing

Village level innovation: The next big thing

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Over the last twenty years it has even more passionately been argued that the future of India depends on rapid expansion on four fronts.

Look who's extending support to JNU students

Look who's extending support to JNU students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Eminent scientists and writers from across the world, including renowned thinker Noam Chomsky and Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, have joined the chorus of protest against the arrest of JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar in a sedition case.

Can't afford to have 'digital divide' in India: PM

Can't afford to have 'digital divide' in India: PM

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Modi said the government aimed at spreading digital literacy across rural India.