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Have a birthday message for Narendra Modi? Tell us!

Have a birthday message for Narendra Modi? Tell us!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Do YOU, dear reader, have a birthday message for Narendra Damordas Mulchand Modi?

Gulberg massacre survivor to contest LS poll against Amit Shah

Gulberg massacre survivor to contest LS poll against Amit Shah

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'Since 2002, we have not received any justice and we are still fighting for it.'

Forgive me for poor decisions as BJP prez: Rajnath

Forgive me for poor decisions as BJP prez: Rajnath

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Addressing the party national conference in Indore, Singh said: "If I made some mistakes or poor decisions, forgive me. Please forgive me but do not in any way lose faith in the president's post," Singh said.

PHOTOS: The who's who attend Maha swearing-in

PHOTOS: The who's who attend Maha swearing-in

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A galaxy of bigwigs from the world of politics, business and Bollywood attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Bharatiya Janata Party government at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.

MRPL to double crude offtake from Cairn's fields

MRPL to double crude offtake from Cairn's fields

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) will double offtake of crude oil from Cairn India's Rajasthan fields to 0.4 million tons this fiscal.

K'taka crisis: Yeddy seeks time with PM, Pranab

K'taka crisis: Yeddy seeks time with PM, Pranab

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

As the crisis in the Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party between the factions led by chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and the other spearheaded by the Bellary mining tycoons cum state ministers G Janardhana Reddy and G Karunakara Reddy, Yedurappa is scheduled to meet leader of opposition LK Advani and other senior party leaders in New Delhi on Wednesday.

No 'politics' at President's I-Day function

No 'politics' at President's I-Day function

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Sonia, Sumitra Mahajan share a laugh at the event

Economy: BJP, Cong, Left promise the moon

Economy: BJP, Cong, Left promise the moon

Rediff.com13 May 2009

For the Bharatiya Janata Party, the first 100 days would see its government initiating measures to bring back Indian money stashed away in secret tax havens. LK Advani, the party's prime ministerial candidate, has promised to appoint an expert committee to pursue and track the Indian money in those tax havens.

India's curse of 'black money'

India's curse of 'black money'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

India is the latest of several nations to raise the alarm about illicit capital flight. Following high-profile scandals involving Liechtenstein and Switzerland, the Group of 20 nations has demanded greater co-operation in tackling the shadow financial system.

PHOTOS: Union minister Babul Supriyo gets hitched

PHOTOS: Union minister Babul Supriyo gets hitched

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Union minister Babul Supriyo on Tuesday tied the knot with his girlfriend Rachna Sharma.

BJP to promote open software

BJP to promote open software

Rediff.com14 Mar 2009

As part of the National Democratic Alliance poll agenda, the Bhartiya Janata Party has pledged to use all software in the government that are based on open standards -- or open sources -- in its IT Vision released in New Delhi on Saturday.

SP willing to welcome Advani too!

SP willing to welcome Advani too!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

As if the flak over Samajawadi Party's sudden bonhomie with hardcore Hindutva mascot and rebel Bhartiya Janata Party leader Kalyan Singh was not enough, SP strongman Amar Singh now makes no bones about giving a big hug even to BJP bigwig Lal Kishan Advani.

Yashwant Sinha's letter: Rajnath meets Advani

Yashwant Sinha's letter: Rajnath meets Advani

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Saturday discussed with leader of oppsoition LK Advani over the fall out of resignation of senior party leader Yashwant Sinha from all party posts.

Many a drama at Liberhan hearings

Many a drama at Liberhan hearings

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The Liberhan Commission -- the country's longest running inquiry panel -- saw its own share of high drama during its 17-year probe into Babri Masjid demolition and once had a tough time dealing with a Bajrang Dal leader's foul language.

PM, Sonia pay tribute to Parl attack martyrs

PM, Sonia pay tribute to Parl attack martyrs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

The gory memories of the 2001 Parliament attack came alive at a function to mark the martyrdom of the security personnel who laid down their lives to save the symbol of Indian democracy.Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Leader of Opposition LK Advani, chairperson of United Progressive Alliance Sonia Gandhi and other senior leaders of various political parties offered floral tributes.

AAP's 'Sack Jaitley' protests erupt outside fin min's home

AAP's 'Sack Jaitley' protests erupt outside fin min's home

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The party will hold similar protests in all district headquarters across the country on December 26, senior party leader Sanjay Singh said.

Advani is our leader in Lok Sabha for 5 yrs: BJP

Advani is our leader in Lok Sabha for 5 yrs: BJP

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Addressing media persons at a press conference, Swaraj said: "We have elected him for a full term. We did not elect him Leader of Opposition with a deadline."

Spotted! Azharuddin in Indore

Spotted! Azharuddin in Indore

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Reader Colonel L K Anand sent us a picture of Mohammad Azharuddin from Indore.

The political loneliness of Shekhawat

The political loneliness of Shekhawat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

It was astonishing that the statement of a 86 year old leader, virtually retired and who by his own admission is not even in the party, should create so much turbulence in the BJP. From the way the party reacted, it seemed as if he was about to snatch away the PMship from Advani, says Neerja Chowdhury

RK Singh, who arrested Advani 26 years ago, is new power minister

RK Singh, who arrested Advani 26 years ago, is new power minister

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The 1975 batch IAS officer joined the BJP after his retirement in 2013.

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Prince George became the star of the Kensington Palace party after greeting Michelle and Barack Obama in his dressing gown and slippers.

Black money: Can BJP bring it back?

Black money: Can BJP bring it back?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Vote for the BJP if you have to, but not because they're going to bring back Rs 25,00,000 crore and use this to develop roads or provide piped water to India's villages. That's a pipe dream.

How real are the figures on black money abroad?

"How real are the figures on black money abroad?"

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Though there are different views on the Global Financial Integrity numbers that the BJP cites, getting the money back to India is not going to be an easy task

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The BJP which stormed into Mamata Banerjee's fortress earlier this year by bagging 18 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats faced immense flak when the final NRC in Assam left out Bengali Hindus in large numbers.

Jet fuel price cut by 1%

Jet fuel price cut by 1%

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

After the two hikes, the ATF prices had risen to above September levels, the official said. The three oil firms revise jet fuel prices on the first and the 16th day of every month based on the average global oil price in the previous fortnight.

The whole country is under scrutiny: Somnath

The whole country is under scrutiny: Somnath

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The Speaker, Somnath Chatterjee who held an all-party meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, said the whole country was under scrutiny and not just members of Parliament alone after the Mumbai terror attack.

Review: Ellam Avan Seyal

Review: Ellam Avan Seyal

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

R K Arts' Ellam Avan Seyal directed by Shaji Kailas could have been a taut murder thriller. Instead this Tamil movie panders to RK's ego mercilessly and is an exercise in frustration.

UPA government is in ICU, says Advani

UPA government is in ICU, says Advani

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

Criticising the crisis-ridden UPA government, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior BJP leader LK Advani has said that the Congress-led dispensation was "in a state of paralysis".

Sahib Singh Verma cremated

Sahib Singh Verma cremated

Rediff.com1 Jul 2007

Verma is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters.

Should you prepay your home loan?

Should you prepay your home loan?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Have a query regarding your home loan? Maybe we can help. Drop us a line and our expert, Harsh Roongta, will answer it.

'Miss his presence': PM remembers Jaitley

'Miss his presence': PM remembers Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As a member of his Cabinet, the former finance minister would give valuable inputs because of his knowledge of parliamentary and government history, Modi said, adding that he will always miss his presence and called him an "encyclopedia".

Thilanga named as contractor by gangster

Thilanga named as contractor by gangster

Rediff.com7 Sep 2003

Confessions of a key underworld character have revealed that President, BCCSL, Thilanga Sumathipala has masterminded contract killings.

Buddha Mar Gaya: You'll die crying

Buddha Mar Gaya: You'll die crying

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

It's time director Rahul Rawail retired.

N-deal: Advani calls up Karat

N-deal: Advani calls up Karat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

BJP wants CPM to vote against the deal in Parliament

Vidhu Vinod Chopra defends Eklavya

Vidhu Vinod Chopra defends Eklavya

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra defends Eklavya, which has been selected as India's entry to the 2008 Oscars.

Jaswant, Heptullah elected unopposed to RS

Jaswant, Heptullah elected unopposed to RS

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

As the deadline to withdraw nominations ended at 1500 IST, Returning Officer H R Punia anounced that there were five candidates for an equal number of seats and hence voting was not necessary.

Advani praises <i>Taare Zameen Par</i> to the sky

Advani praises Taare Zameen Par to the sky

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

At a special screening of Aamir's directorial debut Taare Zameen Par in New Delhi, the senior BJP leader could not hold his tears as he watched the story of a dyslexic child recovering from his illness.

Rihanna is the most powerful celebrity influencer of 2017

Rihanna is the most powerful celebrity influencer of 2017

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

These were the most influential fashion stars of 2017.

'Advani secularspeak is only mask'

'Advani secularspeak is only mask'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005