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Arun Shourie: How to fight BJP in 2019

Arun Shourie: How to fight BJP in 2019

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Dubs Modi government a "one trick horse" which will make the Hindu-Muslim issue the dominant one in political discourse; asks Opposition to field one candidate in every seat against BJP nominee in 2019 polls.

TN schools avoiding teaching Tamil

TN schools avoiding teaching Tamil

Rediff.com13 May 2005

TDP opposes BJP's hardline turn

TDP opposes BJP's hardline turn

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

The TDP has expressed its concern over hardline statements emanating from the party after Advani took over as president.

Explained: Why Aaditya Thackeray is contesting the polls

Explained: Why Aaditya Thackeray is contesting the polls

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Why Aaditya Thackeray's decision to plunge into electoral politics is significant.

Why we vote the way we do

Why we vote the way we do

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'What aspect of the air strikes would make it possible for a voter to change her mind?' asks Aakar Patel.

V-Day fun! Sweat it out with your partner

V-Day fun! Sweat it out with your partner

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Working out together can be fun, romantic and get you in shape. Whether you exercise in the gym or at home, partner it up and strengthen your bond.

Acting on 'complaints', government orders probe into AAP's funding

Acting on 'complaints', government orders probe into AAP's funding

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The government on Monday said it has ordered a probe into the alleged foreign funding of the Aam Admi Party after it received "several complaints" on the issue.

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

6 things that feel just as good as sex

6 things that feel just as good as sex

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Meditation has the same effect on our brains as sex.

UPA Rafale deal collapsed as HAL was incapable of producing 108 aircraft: Sitharaman

UPA Rafale deal collapsed as HAL was incapable of producing 108 aircraft: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Sitharaman said the weapon systems, avionics and other key add-ons to the Rafale aircraft, will be 'much superior' than that negotiated by the UPA.

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

If Kejriwal wins the Delhi election, then most regional parties will copy Kejriwal's do's and don'ts of jugaad to win an election against the Modi-Shah juggernaut, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Kerala Dalit rape & murder: LDF appoints new team to probe case

Kerala Dalit rape & murder: LDF appoints new team to probe case

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The Left Democratic Front government, which assumed office in Kerala on Wednesday, decided to handover the probe into the brutal rape and murder of a 30-year old Dalit woman to a new team

Minister gifts bats to brides to beat husbands if they turn alcoholic

Minister gifts bats to brides to beat husbands if they turn alcoholic

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The gifted mogri even bears the caption 'sharabiyon ke sutara hetu bhent, police nahi bolegi' (gift for beating drunkards, police will not intervene).

Ram temple makes it back on BJP's agenda

Ram temple makes it back on BJP's agenda

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

With the 2019 Lok Sabha polls less than eight months away, the party has resumed stoking the emotional issue through its second-and third-rung leaders.

Acche din aaye nahi, aa rahe hai: Manohar Parrikar

Acche din aaye nahi, aa rahe hai: Manohar Parrikar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said people should not expect miracles from the Narendra Modi-led government just at the beginning of its tenure.

Parmanu review: Nothing explosive about this

Parmanu review: Nothing explosive about this

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Parmanu can scream 'desh' all it wants and turn up the volume as loud as it likes to make a big deal.' 'But it's ultimately a cursory glance at a tough tactical choice and tame recreation of a controversial reality whose face is a stiff star,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Amit Shah reviews party performance at BJP national executive

Amit Shah reviews party performance at BJP national executive

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Shah held a meeting with office-bearers, state chiefs and key organisational leaders to finalise agenda items, including resolutions, which the national executive is expected to discuss on September 25, the birth anniversary of Hindutva icon Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.

PM in AP tomorrow to meet farmers

PM in AP tomorrow to meet farmers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

The prime minister is scheduled to visit two villages -- one each in Kurnool and Mehboobnagar districts.

7-phase Lok Sabha polls to begin April 11, counting on May 23: EC

7-phase Lok Sabha polls to begin April 11, counting on May 23: EC

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal, Odisha and Sikkim will also be held simultaneously, the Election Commission said.

Indian firms too outsourcing to US

Indian firms too outsourcing to US

Rediff.com12 May 2004

Rahul like stuck gramophone, people won't accept his childish claims: Modi

Rahul like stuck gramophone, people won't accept his childish claims: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

These people don't know that time has changed and they should not treat people as fools, Modi said.

Maharashtra polls: Cong to announce first list on September 25

Maharashtra polls: Cong to announce first list on September 25

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Maharashtra Congress leader Narayan Rane on Friday said the first list of the party's candidates for next month's assembly polls would be announced on September 25 as he backed the continuation of an alliance with Nationalist Congress Party.

'Govt cannot be sacrificed for temple law'

'Govt cannot be sacrificed for temple law'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

The solution lies in an agreement between Hindus and Muslims, he said.

Why did India take mithai for Pakistan?

Why did India take mithai for Pakistan?

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'The Indian version is that the two top diplomats merely exchanged pleasantries, while the Pakistani side characterised the encounter as an 'informal dialogue'.' 'The truth, as always in such piquant situations, is somewhere in between.' 'It stands to reason that ice has been broken,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Simple exercises to strengthen your butt

Simple exercises to strengthen your butt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

A stronger rear prevents you from lower back ache and improves your posture and balance.

'For the first time Muslim men will be held accountable'

'For the first time Muslim men will be held accountable'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'Congress gave Muslim conservatism support and here the BJP saw a window of opportunity'

40 years ago and now: Not just germs, Dettol fights rivals too

40 years ago and now: Not just germs, Dettol fights rivals too

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Dettol came to India in 1932.

India offers 24 blocks for oil and gas exploration

India offers 24 blocks for oil and gas exploration

Rediff.com8 May 2003

The blocks on offer include one in the prospective Krishna-Godavari basin in the Bay of Bengal, where Reliance Industries found a large field with estimated reserves of 14.5 trillion cubic feet of gas last year.\n\n\n\n

Kamal goes the Rajni way?

Kamal goes the Rajni way?

Rediff.com2 May 2003

How Joko won -- and Modi could too

How Joko won -- and Modi could too

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

'Joko's re-election bid has been as tough as Modi's.' 'But in a curious reversal of roles, what Joko faced was a platform somewhat akin to Modi has chosen for himself to woo voters,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

BJP fomenting anti-Pak sentiments: Swamy

BJP fomenting anti-Pak sentiments: Swamy

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

The Janata Party president said the Congress and other political parties had failed to oppose the Hindutva strategy of the BJP and its allies.

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Voting in Maharashtra, Haryana elections on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

In Maharashtra, where the 'Mahayuti' alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena and smaller parties is against the 'Maha-agadhi' led by the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party whereas the ruling BJP is locked in a contest with the opposition Congress and the fledgling Jannayak Janata Party for the 90 assembly seats in Haryana.

Can a dead brand like Bajaj Chetak live again?

Can a dead brand like Bajaj Chetak live again?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Bajaj Auto, said the company might re-enter the scooter market and if and when it does, the iconic Chetak might be revived.