News for '-indian-express'

Express industry set for sizzling growth

Express industry set for sizzling growth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The Indian express industry is set for sizzling growth, despite rising usage of facilities like short messaging services or multimedia message services.

'We have a long, long battle ahead'

'We have a long, long battle ahead'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'He has terror charges against him. And for an army officer, it's just terrible.'

BJP denies fielding Najma for Vice President

BJP denies fielding Najma for Vice President

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

"The story seems to have been planted and aimed at hitting out at the interests of Najmaji," said a senior party leader from Rajya Sabha, who is known for his lung power.

BOO CBI director Ranjit Sinha for 'rape' remark

BOO CBI director Ranjit Sinha for 'rape' remark

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Register your protest against CBI director Ranjit Sinha for his 'enjoy rape' remark. Click on the BOO button below.

Panama Papers: Black money SIT to investigate list

Panama Papers: Black money SIT to investigate list

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The vice chairman said they have asked agencies like the ED, IT to make an assessment of the list and prepare a report in this regard.

Did the Delhi Police need to shoot to stop rowdy bikers?

Did the Delhi Police need to shoot to stop rowdy bikers?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Karan Pandey was killed when a bullet fired by the police in an attempt to puncture the tyre of the bike he was riding, hit him in his back, early on Sunday morning in New Delhi.

Arun Shourie: How Modi can be beaten in 2019

Arun Shourie: How Modi can be beaten in 2019

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

'The BJP has no presence where the regional parties are strong.' 'And we should think of the Congress and support the Congress in those places where it is the dominant regional party.' 'The leaders of the other parties (have to) get together on this simple principle of one candidate against the BJP candidate.'

'It is the end of the road for the Indian tiger'

'It is the end of the road for the Indian tiger'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

'The tiger may survive in 10 national parks in the future. But that is down from 120 protected areas. It cannot be a worse scenario,' says outspoken tiger expert Valmik Thapar.

After Jaswant, son Manvendra faces expulsion for 'anti-party activities'

After Jaswant, son Manvendra faces expulsion for 'anti-party activities'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

After expelling party stalwart Jaswant Singh, now it seems that the Bharatiya Janata Party is all set to take action against the veteran leader's son and legislator Manvendra Singh for allegedly campaigning for his father.

India sprinter Chand cleared by CAS over gender testing

India sprinter Chand cleared by CAS over gender testing

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Monday's ruling cleared the way for the 19-year-old to compete again in both domestic and international events after she was forced to sit out for about a year.

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week.

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

These Indo-Pak games have gone on for a long time

Rediff.com15 May 2017

'There are retaliatory incursions, ambushes, captures and killings by Indian forces along the 700 km border; alleged spies are caught on both sides, then mutually traded as pawns; envoys are summoned in both capitals to be routinely given dressing downs.' 'And there is always a handy courier pigeon, like Sajjan Jindal, sent over to test the troubled waters,' says Sunil Sethi.

Lok Sabha disruption cost India Rs 144 crore

Lok Sabha disruption cost India Rs 144 crore

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

LS MPs are paid Rs 2.8 lakh per month plus travel and other perks which works out to nearly Rs 177 crore for 545 MPs during the last financial year. Add another Rs 78 crore for the Rajya Sabha MPs, according to data.

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Chetan Chauhan as NIFT chairman has Twitter in splits

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Ex-cricketer and former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Chetan Chauhan's appointment as the chairman of the prestigious National Institute of Fashion Technology, has triggered a row with intense debate raging on social media on the government's 'bizarre selection'.

A Magical, Mystery Tour

A Magical, Mystery Tour

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com steps into the wonderful world that is the spectacular Kochi-Muziris Art Biennale.

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'A false narrative is being created, that Modi is a habitual offender when it comes to lowering the political discourse in the country.' 'Nothing can be farther from the truth,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

DTDC plans China foray

DTDC plans China foray

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Bangalore-based Desk To Desk Courier company is foraying into the Chinese market next month.

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Modi pulls up Railway Ministry for poor performance

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Experts say Prabhu displays a clear intent of reforms but has not been able to fully shake-up the mammoth railway system.

'Tough to compare Paes and Ancic'

'Tough to compare Paes and Ancic'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

Mahesh Bhupathi is hopeful of meeting Leander Paes in the doubles final of the Mumbai Open.

Black sweeps Screen Awards

Black sweeps Screen Awards

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Abhishek Bachchan and Vidya Balan also scored big at the star-studded event.

India's defeat prompts calls to reinstate Laxman

India's defeat prompts calls to reinstate Laxman

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The defeat has prompted former players and media to round on the team and increased calls for Vangipurrapu Laxman to return to the one-day side.

Did Sania ask for money, private jet to be chief guest?

Did Sania ask for money, private jet to be chief guest?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

A day after Sania Mirza was accused of not attending Madhya Pradesh awards ceremony owing to her unacceptable demands, the agency which looks after the tennis star issued a statement saying that she didn't ask for any money to attend the event. The Indian Express reported on Wednesday that after Sania had accepted the invitation, her personal assistant made demands of a make-up kit worth Rs 75,000 and a chartered plane.

BJP demands Maran's ouster

BJP demands Maran's ouster

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Why cowardly encounters will never cease in India

Why cowardly encounters will never cease in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

'If 25 black men had been executed illegally in the US in one day, the government would have fallen and the population would have rallied to the victims. In India, those of us who did not applaud the police only yawned,' says Aakar Patel.

Mamata lashes out at BJP: Who are you to tell Aamir to leave India?

Mamata lashes out at BJP: Who are you to tell Aamir to leave India?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said no one has the right to ask someone to leave this country.

Dr Singh MUST resign to regain his honour: Jaitley

Dr Singh MUST resign to regain his honour: Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should opt for an honourable exit by resigning from the top post -- in the wake of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's outburst against the Union government's ordinance on convicted legislators -- believes Bharatiya Janata Party's senior leader Arun Jaitley.

'Challenges don't matter; your junoon does'

'Challenges don't matter; your junoon does'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Meet Namrata Jain, the first UPSC topper from Naxal-affected Dantewada

'Indians live in fear'

'Indians live in fear'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'They have no other agenda, but to perpetuate hate.' 'They have destroyed the economy and polity and they survive only on hate.' 'They think through hatred, they can mobilise the large chunk of Hindu votes.'

Kalam hails Manjunath

Kalam hails Manjunath

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Honest citizens will be protected and it will be done because of your son's sacrifice, the President told the murdered IOC official's parents.

'They are protecting the police'

'They are protecting the police'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'The Tamil Nadu government should ask Andhra Pradesh to speed up the investigation.'

Note ban has cost us a lot

Note ban has cost us a lot

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Well then, what did DeMo achieve? As predicted by most economists, the volume of transactions fell, economic activity was adversely impacted, and some sectors (which were more dependent on cash transactions) witnessed greater disruption than others, says Rahul Khullar.

It's not about beef!

It's not about beef!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'Beef-eating is the new media frenzy that is being orchestrated to wrongly implicate the BJP government and is reminiscent of the false anti-Christian acts highlighted by the media when the BJP first came to power in 1996,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Kanchi case: Summons to top scribes

Kanchi case: Summons to top scribes

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

The summons has been issued in connection with a case registered against columnist S Gurumurthy for misleading the investigation.

Rise in black money due to election funding

Rise in black money due to election funding

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Political funding of elections has led to the rise in black money in the economy.

Devvarman backs Nagal in scathing letter to AITA

Devvarman backs Nagal in scathing letter to AITA

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Defending Nagal, who has been dropped from the team for the upcoming New Zealand tie due to serious breach of discipline, and criticising AITA for publicly humiliating the player, Devvarman wrote in an open letter in the Indian Express that AITA could have dealt with the player privately.

Amartya Sen slams Modi sarkar for 'extraordinarily large' interference in academic institutions

Amartya Sen slams Modi sarkar for 'extraordinarily large' interference in academic institutions

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing his government of "extraordinarily large" interference in academic institutions.

Can you afford an education loan?

Can you afford an education loan?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005