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Premam running in packed houses in Kerala

Premam running in packed houses in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema!

AirDeccan plans to raise $40 mn more

AirDeccan plans to raise $40 mn more

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

LS to be adjourned on opening day after tributes to Munde

LS to be adjourned on opening day after tributes to Munde

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The first sitting of the 16th Lok Sabha on Wednesday will be adjourned for the day after paying tributes to Union minister Gopinath Munde who died in a road mishap on Tuesday.

How did Munde graduate in 1976 from college set up in 1978: Congress

How did Munde graduate in 1976 from college set up in 1978: Congress

Rediff.com31 May 2014

After targeting Union Minister Smriti Irani on her educational qualifications, the Congress has questioned Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde on the same count, alleging that he "graduated in 1976 from a college established in 1978".

Munde: Trigger-happy home minister, Marathi music buff

Munde: Trigger-happy home minister, Marathi music buff

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com recalls his encounters with the late Gopinath Munde many years ago, when he was Maharashtra's home minister.

13 ministers in Modi's cabinet are tainted

13 ministers in Modi's cabinet are tainted

Rediff.com27 May 2014

A day after India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet of 45 ministers, the analysis has begun. Of the 44 ministers examined, a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms reveals that 13 of Modi's men have criminal charges registered against them.

Gadkari doesn't rule out post-poll pact with Sena

Gadkari doesn't rule out post-poll pact with Sena

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

In an indication of a possible post-poll understanding with Shiv Sena, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that BJP could consider joining hands again with its estranged ally if the situation so demanded.

Modi's wax statue unveiled in Mumbai

Modi's wax statue unveiled in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

A wax statue of the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was unveiled in Mumbai ahead of the 'Mahagarjana rally' he is addressing in suburban Bandra on Sunday afternoon where 10,000 tea vendors have been specially invited.

Munde rules out support from NCP to form govt

Munde rules out support from NCP to form govt

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Hours after the Nationalist Congress Party rubbished rumours of making a pact with the Bharatiya Janata Party, the saffron party on Wednesday also ruled out the possibility of taking support from the Sharad Pawar-led outfit.

Is India ready for a no-frills airline?

Is India ready for a no-frills airline?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

Low-cost air travel offers better options for the rural and middle classes, but cutting expenses on regular routes isn't easy.

Ravi Sawant appointed MCA interim chief

Ravi Sawant appointed MCA interim chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

A day after a city civil court restrained Union Minister Sharad Pawar from functioning as Mumbai Cricket Association president, the MCA managing committee appointed vice-president Ravi Savant as its interim chief.

There's no Modi wave: AAP

There's no Modi wave: AAP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party's spectacular electoral debut in New Delhi is now creating ripples down south.

Tamil Nadu govt takes note of dhoti controversy

Tamil Nadu govt takes note of dhoti controversy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Days after a sitting Madras High Court Judge was denied entry into a club in Chennai for wearing a dhoti -- the state's traditional attire, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday said it would look into the issue and take action in consultation with its law department.

Congress gets edge over BJP in Karnataka urban bodies poll

Congress gets edge over BJP in Karnataka urban bodies poll

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The ULB polls were also considered as indicative of the voters' mood before the next Lok Sabha elections.

CBI takes over probe into Munde's death

CBI takes over probe into Munde's death

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe into the death of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde following a road accident in Delhi.

Pawar stopped Munde from joining Congress, says Sena leader

Pawar stopped Munde from joining Congress, says Sena leader

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar had dissuaded Gopinath Munde from joining the Congress when the sulking Bharatiya Janata Party leader was planning a switch as he felt neglected, according to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut.

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

COVID-19 can reset wrongs done to invisible millions

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'The Modi government must create conditions to integrate millions into the rural economy as many migrants are certainly not going to return to live an undignified life,' notes Ramesh Menon.

Uddhav's claim is 'joke of the year': Pawar

Uddhav's claim is 'joke of the year': Pawar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar trashed Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray's claim that he blocked his entry into the National Democratic Alliance, dubbing it the "joke of the year" made out of "frustration".

No 'prima facie' evidence of wrongdoing by Pankaja: Fadnavis

No 'prima facie' evidence of wrongdoing by Pankaja: Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Fadnavis said the 'minute details' will be gone into before an inquiry is ordered.

The farmer who wants to oust Modi from power

The farmer who wants to oust Modi from power

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

It won't be a surprise if Raju Shetti, the first to part ways with the National Democratic Alliance, citing agrarian distress, joins hands with the Congress and becomes part of the UPA.

Kopardi rape and murder case: 3 men get death sentence

Kopardi rape and murder case: 3 men get death sentence

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The victim, who belonged to the Maratha community, was found murdered after being raped on July 13, 2016 at Kopardi village in Ahmednagar district.

Voting decides Cong poll nominee for Guwahati LS seat

Voting decides Cong poll nominee for Guwahati LS seat

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Voting was adopted as per the directive of the All India Congress Committee for selection of a Congress candidate for the prestigious Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday. There were a total of 7 aspirants for the party poll ticket.

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Indian roads continue to be among the most dangerous in the world. Few people are even aware that the Good Samaritan Law exists. Getting a licence to drive is still far too easy.

'South Asian countries are fighting for sportsmanship glory, not bombs'

'South Asian countries are fighting for sportsmanship glory, not bombs'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Postponed several times due to a variety of reasons, the much-delayed but the biggest South Asian Games ever begin, in Guwahati, on Friday, with hosts India expected to stamp their superiority in the regional spectacle.

Sri Lanka arrests 47 Indian fishermen within 24 hours

Sri Lanka arrests 47 Indian fishermen within 24 hours

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested another 11 Tamil Nadu fishermen late on Wednesday night, hours after they apprehended 36 fishermen hailing from a village in Pudukottai district while fishing near Neduntheevu and Katchatheevu islet, a fisheries department official said.

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday sought public views on the 'charge sheet' it intends to prepare in seeking to corner the UPA government over its "failure" on several fronts and to highlight the scams unearthed during the present regime.

'Rising oil price is an important risk factor for India'

'Rising oil price is an important risk factor for India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Demonetisation was not a good idea and the time should have been utilised instead to fine-tune the Goods and Services Tax before it was introduced, said Gita Gopinath, John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and of Economics at Harvard University, in an interview with Advait Rao Palepu.

Rahul asks Guj leaders to build pressure on Modi govt

Rahul asks Guj leaders to build pressure on Modi govt

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday asked party leaders from Gujarat to focus on issues to build pressure on the Narendra Modi-led government.

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

'Private airports are not allowing UDAN vision'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Air Deccan, India's first low-cost airline that made flying affordable for the middle class, is relaunching its operations from December 23.

Sena-BJP combine will win 35 seats in Maha: Munde

Sena-BJP combine will win 35 seats in Maha: Munde

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party-led opposition alliance in Maharashtra will win 35 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats, senior BJP leader Gopinath Munde claimed here today.

'Indian economy is best performer in the world'

'Indian economy is best performer in the world'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'When I came here in 2002, I said you can grow at 8%.' 'And I was told that was crazy, and (now) here we are.'

Sonia to kick off LS polls campaign from Assam

Sonia to kick off LS polls campaign from Assam

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will launch her nationwide election campaign in Assam along with party Vice president Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh by the end of the month.

BJP prepares for Modi model of sarkar in Maharashtra

BJP prepares for Modi model of sarkar in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

BJP hints at implementing Modi's model of minimum government maximum governance in Maharashtra

Interest rates on FDs offered by post offices hiked

Interest rates on FDs offered by post offices hiked

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

A day ahead of Lok Sabha polls announcement, the government today decided to hike interest rates on fixed deposit schemes offered by post offices by up to 0.2 per cent.

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

What does Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee thinks about India's education sector?

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

As the MAMI film festival kicks off, Aseem Chhabra picks the must watch Indian movies.

Fodder scam: Lalu pleads for leniency; sentencing tomorrow

Fodder scam: Lalu pleads for leniency; sentencing tomorrow

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The court to announce punishment against Lalu tomorrow at 2 pm via video conferencing.

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

NE suffering from infiltration due to Congress policies: PM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'You had earlier sent a Prime Minister from Assam (referring to Manmohan Singh) whom people do not even remember now'

Never thought about becoming CM, MLA: Uddhav

Never thought about becoming CM, MLA: Uddhav

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Amid demands from his partymen for him to be declared as chief ministerial candidate, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said he respects their sentiments but has not given a thought to the issue.