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Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Dave complained of uneasiness at his home on Thursday morning and was rushed to AIIMS.

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Facing a tough electoral battle, Congress on Friday made an array of promises in its manifesto like significant cut in power rates, Wi-Fi facilities in public transport, waving off pending water bills and ensuring a graft-free administration if voted to power in Delhi.

Why Bhagwat is wrong about falling Hindu numbers

Why Bhagwat is wrong about falling Hindu numbers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The RSS does not mind playing politics with religion-based census data despite knowing well that it is completely flawed, says Syed Firduas Ashraf.

Great leaders never waste a crisis, Mr Modi

Great leaders never waste a crisis, Mr Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'We aren't so unreasonable as to demand that he should have fully reversed Indira Gandhi's worst economic legacy, bank nationalisation.' 'But he could have made a beginning by selling off the two most stressed small public sector banks, and then announced that each year for the next 10, one government bank with the most messed-up balance sheet will be sold.' 'It would have electrified the markets, shocked his other banks into better behaviour, and marked his name among the great reformers,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Super Filmi Week: John Wick's Amar Akbar Anthony moment

Super Filmi Week: John Wick's Amar Akbar Anthony moment

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

John Wick's Amar Akbar Anthony connection, filmi fundas from Gabbar Singh and best Bollywood songs of 2017 so far, everything you need to know about Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.

10 things we love about Twinkle Khanna

10 things we love about Twinkle Khanna

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Here's how Mrs Funnybones gives us major #lifegoals!

'IPL games will waste 60 lakh litres in a drought-hit state'

'IPL games will waste 60 lakh litres in a drought-hit state'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Bombay high court stating that IPL matches must be shifted out of Maharashtra owing to the acute shortage of water in the state. Advocate Ankita Verma, Partner, DM Legal Associates, advocates for the petitioners, tells Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf how hosting the IPL in Maharashtra is tantamount to wasting huge amounts of water.

'The Good Road will be an embarrassment for Gujarat'

'The Good Road will be an embarrassment for Gujarat'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Not many in Gujarat are happy with the decision of sending 'The Good Road' as India's official entry to the 2014 Oscars.

Top 10 episodes of Koffee With Karan!

Top 10 episodes of Koffee With Karan!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite episodes from Koffee With Karan over the years.

'Attack on cattle is attack on country's culture'

'Attack on cattle is attack on country's culture'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'If majority of the country's population is sentimental about a certain species, why are we so ashamed to say that we want to give it statutory protection?'

When Tabu struggled with a 500 rupee note

When Tabu struggled with a 500 rupee note

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

It was a crazy week for the world. Sukanya Verma cannot claim to be any different.

Rahul can't save his party, how will he save the nation: Modi

Rahul can't save his party, how will he save the nation: Modi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Accusing the Congress of failing the country's farmers and soldiers, Narendra Modi on Monday said the ruling party should be given such a "farewell" that India does not see it in power "for seven generations".

Budget 2017 moves the Indian economy backwards, not forwards

Budget 2017 moves the Indian economy backwards, not forwards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Mihir S Sharma outlines why this year's Union Budget does not respond to the needs of India's economy, or attempt to frame the economy's future.

'Salman Khan could be our last superstar'

'Salman Khan could be our last superstar'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

It was his stint on Bigg Boss that changed actor Santosh Shukla's life. Here's what he has to say about his mentor Salman Khan.

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

Bottled appetite

Bottled appetite

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

A meal in a jar is not only a culinary fad, but also a practical way of ensuring the right portion to eat

Jaipur Lit Fest: Why BookMark is drawing huge attention

Jaipur Lit Fest: Why BookMark is drawing huge attention

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

To be held alongside the Japur Literature Festival, the three-day BookMark conference will look at different aspects of the publishing industry -- from self-publishing to e-books, digital content to distribution.

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian digs deeper into what Catalyst, an Indo-US project, brings to the payments ecosystem.

Why Kejriwal eyes Punjab

Why Kejriwal eyes Punjab

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Punjab's voters are dissatisfied with the Akali Dal-BJP ruling combine. The Congress does not have a strong agenda on which to fight the 2017 assembly polls -- fertile ground for the AAP to step in.

Message from Nagrota: India must be ready for the long haul

Message from Nagrota: India must be ready for the long haul

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'The devious minds across the border will test us to the hilt, but in the course of that will offer us opportunities for which we must be prepared,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd), who commanded the Uri Brigade, the Baramulla Division and the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps.

Despite slowdown auto companies continue on rural march

Despite slowdown auto companies continue on rural march

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Most companies operate through a rural development sales consultant.

How babus battle over holidays

How babus battle over holidays

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Indian officialdom enjoys well over a week of Sundays every month

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Why did they not raise their voice against the pollution in the Yamuna earlier?' 'Why were they quiet for so long against construction and encroachment on the flood plains.'

Is Indian army's secularism under stress?

Is Indian army's secularism under stress?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The foundations of the army's own peculiar secularism are potentially being destabilised

'My deivam has to come home'

'My deivam has to come home'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

As doctors treat Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, a different daily drama takes place outside the Apollo Hospitals gates.

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