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Tight race in WB; DMK sweeps TN; LDF in Kerala: Exit polls

Tight race in WB; DMK sweeps TN; LDF in Kerala: Exit polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The results will be announced on May 2.

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

iPhone 5S, 5C debut in India today

iPhone 5S, 5C debut in India today

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Imagine, with the price of two handsets of new iPhone 5S, you can buy a Tata Nano car.

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Meet Alia's Interesting Family

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Alia has connections with several places about the globe -- Gujarat, Kashmir, UP, Germany, England -- and hails from a splendidly multi-cultural family.

'Socialism doesn't mean anything to people now'

'Socialism doesn't mean anything to people now'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'The word equity means so much more to the dynamic world India today is in than the word 'socialism'.'

Gavaskar wants Pant to succeed Kohli as Test captain

Gavaskar wants Pant to succeed Kohli as Test captain

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar wants Rishabh Pant to succeed Virat Kohli as the next India Test captain as he believes a sense of responsibility will make the glovesman a better cricketer in all forms of the game.

India women's hockey player tests positive; match vs Korea cancelled

India women's hockey player tests positive; match vs Korea cancelled

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

A member of the Indian women's hockey team participating in the Asian Champions Trophy in Donghae, South Korea has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the cancellation of its next two matches against defending champions Korea and China respectively.

'Hamid Ansari Defeated Pakistan's Intent In UN And Today You Are Questioning Him?'

'Hamid Ansari Defeated Pakistan's Intent In UN And Today You Are Questioning Him?'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'Every Indian knows why the BJP is targeting Hamid Ansari.'

Gen Rawat a strong proponent of defence ties: US

Gen Rawat a strong proponent of defence ties: US

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff who died in a tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu, was an exceptional leader, a valued partner and a strong proponent of US-India defence ties and helped deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, top US officials have said.

BJP And The Politics Of Conversion

BJP And The Politics Of Conversion

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

It is unusual in democratic countries two decades into the 21st century for laws to become regressive instead of progressive. But that is clearly what is happening in India today and more of this is ahead, asserts Aakar Patel.

Dravid will bring his work ethic with him: Gavaskar

Dravid will bring his work ethic with him: Gavaskar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Gavaskar said in the remaining two matches, Dravid can assess a few things for outlining his future plans.

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

There are laws that are as out of time and place today as the Rowlatt Act was a century ago, explains Aakar Patel.

If Taliban moves towards India, air strike is ready: Yogi

If Taliban moves towards India, air strike is ready: Yogi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Today, Pakistan and Afghanistan are feeling disturbed because of the Taliban, Yogi said.

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Modi's Politics And India's Future

Modi's Politics And India's Future

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

With the BJP continuing to be the constant combatant, centrifugal pressures will rise. Fractured relations between the Centre and the states as between BJP and non-BJP ruled states is a sizeable risk owing ahead, warns Shekhar Gupta.

'The next Cannes is in India'

'The next Cannes is in India'

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'We are the land of stories.'

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Gavaskar expresses regret over ill-timed comment on Warne

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The timing of Sunil Gavaskar's comments upset some of Shane Warne's legion of Indian fans, particularly his suggestion that the Australian's lifestyle had contributed to his early death.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

India won't spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China

India won't spare anyone: Rajnath's strong message to China

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Singh, in his address to the Indian-American community in San Francisco, also sent a subtle message to the United States that New Delhi does not believe in a diplomacy of 'zero-sum game' and its relationship with one country cannot be at the expense of the other.

Rahul kicks off Karnataka tour by calling BJP govt 'most corrupt'

Rahul kicks off Karnataka tour by calling BJP govt 'most corrupt'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Setting the mood for the assembly elections in Karnataka due next year, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday exhorted party leaders in the state to work together, as he set an ambitious target to win a minimum of 150 seats.

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

Will US Stall Russian Arms Sales To India?

Will US Stall Russian Arms Sales To India?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

New Delhi is vulnerable to US sanctions under a 2017 law called CAATSA.

Ganguly must clarify: Sunny

Ganguly must clarify: Sunny

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'He is probably the best person to ask about the discrepancy in what you seem to have to say and what the Indian captain has said.'

BJP, Cong seek new allies as exit polls predict hung assembly in Goa

BJP, Cong seek new allies as exit polls predict hung assembly in Goa

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Both the BJP and the Congress said they will seek support of the MGP in case they fall short of the majority mark of 21.

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

'Congress will quit MVA when the time comes'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'We will do whatever is necessary when the day and moment arrives.' 'As a party which has ruled Maharashtra for most of its existence, we also have our base and turf to protect.'

Journalist who warned of Bhopal gas tragedy dies

Journalist who warned of Bhopal gas tragedy dies

Rediff.com21 May 2021

He had penned a book on classic film Mughal-E-Azam and was awarded the prestigious BD Goenka Award (1985) and Prem Bhatia Journalism Award in 2010.

Gavaskar slams changes in India's batting order

Gavaskar slams changes in India's batting order

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Rohit Sharma being pushed down to No. 3 against New Zealand was an indication that the Indian team management did not trust the star opener to effectively counter the inswing of Trent Boult, said former captain Sunil Gavaskar.

OnePlus ropes in Jasprit Bumrah as brand ambassador for wearables

OnePlus ropes in Jasprit Bumrah as brand ambassador for wearables

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Premium smartphone brand OnePlus on Friday said it has roped in cricketer Jasprit Bumrah as the brand ambassador for its wearables category. "The partnership with Bumrah reiterates the brand philosophy of 'Never Settle' and the company's pursuit towards perfection. For young India today, Bumrah represents a passion for a healthy, fit, and an active lifestyle while believing in constantly becoming better, a philosophy that truly resonates with what OnePlus stands for," a statement said. The OnePlus wearables category includes the OnePlus Watch and OnePlus Band.

'Difficult to be a Muslim in India today'

'Difficult to be a Muslim in India today'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

'We can never get rid of stereotypes but we can have benign stereotypes.'

Not told why I was sacked from captaincy: Warner

Not told why I was sacked from captaincy: Warner

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Australian said that he would love to represent SRH again but that is not in his hands.

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

We can make a beginning by openly acknowledging the Russian help in 1971 victory when President Putin visits India on 6 December 2021. Showing gratitude to a friend is part of our DNA, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Old Parliament 'unsafe': Puri on need for new building

Old Parliament 'unsafe': Puri on need for new building

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said the construction of a new Parliament building and redevelopment of the Central Vista Avenue, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to the India Gate, will be completed in a time-bound manner.

Skills, democracy main drivers of growth: Jhunjhunwala

Skills, democracy main drivers of growth: Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Skills and democracy are the main drivers of sustainable growth, ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala said on Friday, adding that he is bullish on the Indian market. "If you examine history, democracy creates chaos and forces people to think and act. "Therefore, skills and democracy are the main drivers of sustainable growth...It is most needed..," Jhunjhunwala said at the 'India Today Conclave 2021'. On markets, he said he is inherently bullish and India is coming to a phase economically that it has never seen before.

Don't sell Made in China EVs in India: Gadkari to Tesla

Don't sell Made in China EVs in India: Gadkari to Tesla

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said he has asked US-based Tesla several times to manufacture its iconic electric vehicles in India, while assuring that all support will be provided by the government to the company. Addressing 'India Today Conclave 2021', Gadkari further said electric cars manufactured by Tata Motors are not less good than electric cars manufactured by Tesla. "I have told Tesla that don't sell electric cars in India which your company has manufactured in China.

3 more Rafales head for India; to take IAF's count to 21

3 more Rafales head for India; to take IAF's count to 21

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The sixth batch of three more Rafale fighter jets took off from France for India on Wednesday, the Indian embassy in France said.

Opposition to stage protests against Modi govt from Sep 20-30

Opposition to stage protests against Modi govt from Sep 20-30

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

After a virtual meeting of the Opposition parties, where they stressed on unitedly moving forward to defeat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the leaders also put out an 11-point charter of demands before the government.

SC dismisses Deshmukh's plea for records of PE report in graft case

SC dismisses Deshmukh's plea for records of PE report in graft case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday junked a plea filed by former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh seeking records, including file notings and internal correspondence, of the preliminary enquiry report in the corruption case, saying "should we entertain this because he has been a minister."

'Kohli may give up white-ball captaincy to focus on batting'

'Kohli may give up white-ball captaincy to focus on batting'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Ravi Shastri also spoke on the relevance of split captaincy in COVID times.

Williamson on his 'special' friendship with Kohli

Williamson on his 'special' friendship with Kohli

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Williamson said that both of them have known each other for a long time as called him as 'a mate'.

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

WTC Final: Gavaskar defends Pujara's slow batting

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

Gavaskar pointed out the slow approach from the New Zealand players batted in the summit clash as the conditions were not very suitable for batting.