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Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Amit Shah dissolves all BJP national cells

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah has dissolved all its national cells pending their reconstitution and appointed Vijay Chauthaiwale as the new incharge of its foreign and Overseas Friends of BJP cell with immediate effect.

No critical views in manager's reports even after Kohli-Kumble rift

No critical views in manager's reports even after Kohli-Kumble rift

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

In the wake of Kumble's resignation though, the BCCI had specifically instructed Cricket Club of India (CCI)'s Malhotra to report any incident of discord between Kohli and Kumble when the team was in England.

When US Presidents visited India

When US Presidents visited India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

United States President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting India -- Ahmedabad and Delhi -- on February 24 and 25 on the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Let's assess earlier American presidential visits to India.

Euro 2016: Experimental Portugal still a threat

Euro 2016: Experimental Portugal still a threat

Rediff.com31 May 2016

They may be over dependent on Cristiano Ronaldo and struggling to replace old faithfuls, yet under the wily leadership of Fernando Santos, Portugal can still be a threat.

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Congress hopes 'sanjeevani' revives party on April 19

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Congress leaders claim the land Bill stir is an opportunity to shake off despair and serve as return vehicle for Rahul Gandhi.

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The old guard is still involved in broad corporate decision-making, but quite a few new business heads have started making their mark at the group

BJP's Tejasvi Surya is young but no novice in politics

BJP's Tejasvi Surya is young but no novice in politics

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

He may be only 28, but the now-chosen candidate for Bengaluru South has handled the party's IT cell and campaigned for several party candidates during the state polls last year.

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Joining Cong was not overnight decision: Shatrughan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

He said he has always held the Congress and the Nehru-Gandhi family in high-esteem.

Can ruthless Nadal surpass Federer's 19 slams?

Can ruthless Nadal surpass Federer's 19 slams?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'I really don't think much about these kind of things. I do my way, he does his way'

Minerva Punjab crowned I-League champions

Minerva Punjab crowned I-League champions

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Minerva Punjab FC got the better of Churchill Brothers 1-0 to win the I-League 2017-18 title on Thursday, concluding a season peppered with dramatic turns and unexpected twists.

Bannister fifty years on

Bannister fifty years on

Rediff.com6 May 2004

A meeting with Sir Roger Bannister, the man who has kept miles ahead of the game throughout a remarkable career, and who is able to bask in the glow of total sporting vindication.

'Had feared BJP will work for abrogation of Article 370'

'Had feared BJP will work for abrogation of Article 370'

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Ruling National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said the party's apprehensions about the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government working towards abrogation of Article 370 have come true.

Bolton heading for Europe

Bolton heading for Europe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The Champions League old guard may have to cope with a surprise new contender next season in the shape of unfashionable Bolton Wanderers.

I never wanted Advani to quit: Khurana

I never wanted Advani to quit: Khurana

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

Khurana said his problem was only with the younger leaders.

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Can Bollywood make a film as smart as this one?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Sreehari Nair reviews Ayyappanum Koshiyum.

If Rahul was really the Congress boss...

If Rahul was really the Congress boss...

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'If Rahul Gandhi's authority was absolute, he could have picked his man.' 'Compare this with the ease with which outsiders like Adityanath, Khattar and Fadnavis were picked.'

Will ITC's Sanjiv Puri manage to give shape to Deveshwar's grand plans?

Will ITC's Sanjiv Puri manage to give shape to Deveshwar's grand plans?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

To take the Rs 49,000 crore ITC to the top slot in the highly competitive FMCG business will require some aggression.

The man who is fixing Congress' public connect

The man who is fixing Congress' public connect

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Prashant Kishor, the man who led Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar to victory, has his task cut out for him as he tries to secure victory for the Congress in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh

Rahul Gandhi elected party chief unopposed

Rahul Gandhi elected party chief unopposed

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Rahul Gandhi succeeds his mother Sonia Gandhi, who remained in the post for 19 years.

Rahul's real test begins now

Rahul's real test begins now

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Congressmen are watching carefully how Rahul positions himself and manage the grand old party, reports Aditi Phadnis.

'Shunt out usual faces': Singhvi calls for a revamp of Congress

'Shunt out usual faces': Singhvi calls for a revamp of Congress

Rediff.com24 May 2016

After the party's near washout in assembly polls, the demand for a overhaul is growing with spokesman Abhishek Singhvi arguing for younger state leaders.

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Can Wimbledon throw up a surprise?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The last 10 Slams have all been won by Djokovic, Federer or Nadal. Will this Wimbledon be different, asks Dhruv Munjal.

What does Rahul's return mean for the Congress?

What does Rahul's return mean for the Congress?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Congress leaders are worried as to when Rahul Gandhi will get down to undertaking the long overdue AICC

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

2019 poll result will decide Prashant Kishor's future in JD-U

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

From devising a seat-sharing formula for the National Democratic Alliance in Bihar for the 2019 Lok Sabha election to wooing young voters, the former poll strategist has ensured his position as number 2 within the party.

Undeterred Rahul Gandhi calls for primary elections again

Undeterred Rahul Gandhi calls for primary elections again

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

An internal democratic and competitive way of selecting candidates within the party, the primary elections had failed to work during the Lok Sabha elections. Rahul Gandhi now wants to implement it on a trial basis. Renu Mittal reports

Rahul's 'timing could have been better', tweets Congress' Digvijaya

Rahul's 'timing could have been better', tweets Congress' Digvijaya

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Even as the Congress tired to shield Rahul Gandhi's surprise sabbatical ahead of the crucial Budget session, senior party leader Digvijaya Singh questioned his timing openly.

Major change as Brooks Koepka wins US Open

Major change as Brooks Koepka wins US Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The winds of change were blowing at the U.S. Open on Sunday as Brooks Koepka sailed to a four-stroke victory at Erin Hills, making it the seventh consecutive major that has crowned a first-time winner.

BJP leaders make a beeline to RSS office

BJP leaders make a beeline to RSS office

Rediff.com18 May 2014

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh office, Keshav Kunj, was abuzz with activity on Sunday as Bharatiya Janata Party leaders kept visiting it ahead of government formation under leadership of Narendra Modi.

How Rahul plans to get rid of the old timers

How Rahul plans to get rid of the old timers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'The so-called old guard is uneasy and resentful. These are the makings of a new Congress where there will be little or no role for them. And in their opinion, it is not a Congress that will win elections,' says Aditi Phadnis.

'Stronger than before' Pouille's career set to skyrocket

'Stronger than before' Pouille's career set to skyrocket

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Lucas Pouille was not prepared to say his pulsating four hour, fourth-round upset of 14-time grand slam winner Rafael Nadal at the US Open on Sunday was a career changing moment.

Karnataka BJP infighting: 4 leaders lose party posts

Karnataka BJP infighting: 4 leaders lose party posts

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

2 office bearers each from Yeddyurappa and Eshwarappa camps have been relieved.

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Going ethical: The new strategy brands use to lure millennials

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Consumers are opening up their wallets for intangible promises.

Rahul Gandhi spells hope for Congress party

Rahul Gandhi spells hope for Congress party

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

The new party president, the sixth member of the Nehru-Gandhi family to lead the political outfit, takes charge from his mother Sonia Gandhi at a time when the party is facing one of its worst crises, with the Bharatiya Janata Party occupying the centre stage of national and state politics.

Aus Open PIX: Serena downs Halep; Nishikori wins five-hour epic

Aus Open PIX: Serena downs Halep; Nishikori wins five-hour epic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Images from Day 8 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Monday.

If history has its way, presidential polls will see a contest

If history has its way, presidential polls will see a contest

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Going by precedence, the 15th presidential election scheduled to be held on July 17 this year will see a contest, notwithstanding the frenetic political confabulations for a consensus candidate.

Worrying times for the Congress

Worrying times for the Congress

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The Congress, notwithstanding its depleted bench strength, failed to corner the government on a range of crucial issues during the just-concluded Parliament session, says Kavita Chowdhury

Review: Mylanchi Monjulla Veedu is an old wine in a new bottle

Review: Mylanchi Monjulla Veedu is an old wine in a new bottle

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Mylanchi Monjulla Veedu is a typical old world story with inter-religious relationship, elopement, mayhem and murder.

For Rahul, the real test has just begun

For Rahul, the real test has just begun

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

From lining up allies to having them accept him as the Opposition's prime ministerial candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi's real challenge has just begun, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rahul set to take over Congress's reins on December 16

Rahul set to take over Congress's reins on December 16

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The 47-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family will face the daunting task of restoring lost glory to the party whose fortunes have been dwindling in the recent past.