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'Shahnaz believed what she wrote could make a difference'

'Shahnaz believed what she wrote could make a difference'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

'What I remember best is the vigour with which she threw herself into the job, the passion she had for issues, particularly those that affected the poor.'

The Jignesh Shah case: Govt must act fast or face ire

The Jignesh Shah case: Govt must act fast or face ire

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Lack of consensus on 'how not to let Jignesh Shah get away' could become a huge embarrassment for the government.

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Hema Upadhyay double murder: Man held in Varanasi 'confesses', reveals motive

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Shivkumar Rajbhar told police that he and four others eliminated the duo in Mumbai after Hema defaulted on a payment for an idol made by his employer, Vidyadhar alias Vidya, a metal fabrication artist who is missing and is prime suspect.

'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

'Media today more about TRPs, less about news'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Television reporting is more about TRPs and less about news reporting. It drives on the assumption that a lynch mob is in all our living rooms and we want corrupt politicians to emerge out of the screen so that we deal with them and mete out the punishment, said Shekar Gupta, editor-in-chief of the Indian Express Group, speaking at the Lalit Doshi Memorial Award 2010-11 in Mumbai on Thursday.

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Bengaluru sinks in rain; rescue boats hit streets

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

A couple of days of rainfall and the Bengaluru residents are struggling to stay afloat.

More Indian names tumble out of Panama Papers leak

More Indian names tumble out of Panama Papers leak

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A day after the world was rocked by the revelations made by what is now being called the Panama Papers, the Indian Express has disclosed a second list of Indians who were involved in offshore companies.

Sportsmen who ditched the field, went on the sets

Sportsmen who ditched the field, went on the sets

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

We take a look at some sportsmen, who are trying their hand in acting.

'Women gangsters are far more dangerous, complex'

'Women gangsters are far more dangerous, complex'

Rediff.com11 May 2011

In an interview to rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf, journalist-author Hussain Zaidi speaks about his new book 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai' and the crime scenario in Mumbai city.

Sonia's failed attempt to polarise the election

Sonia's failed attempt to polarise the election

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

The UPA chairperson has resorted to the last refuge of the desperate, by accusing the BJP of indulging in divisive politics by "sowing seeds of poison", says Arun Jaitley

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Noted columnist Hasan Suroor caught in paedophilia sting in UK: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A spokesman for British Transport Police told Huffington Post India that Suroor travelled from Sloane Avenue, Kensington and Chelsea to meet the minor, after grooming the child online for sex on November 9.

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Amit Shah's interviews

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Amit Shah's interviews

Rediff.com16 May 2019

'We are not marketing (the) Modi name but the work and trust that it projects.'

Indian Express in semis of Aegon Champinship

Indian Express in semis of Aegon Champinship

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi advanced to the doubles semi-finals of the AEGON Tennis Championships after a hard fought 6-4, 6-4 win over Filip Polasek and Igor Zelenay.

Who's afraid of Rosneft India?

Who's afraid of Rosneft India?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

A vilification campaign against Rosneft has begun in right earnest, says M K Bhadrakumar.

French Open: Paes-Bhupathi rally into second round

French Open: Paes-Bhupathi rally into second round

Rediff.com26 May 2011

The Indian duo of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi rallied from a set down to score a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over the German pair of Tommy Haas and Philipp Petzschner in the first round of the French Open men's doubles competition, in Paris on Thursday.

8 journalists who became politicians

8 journalists who became politicians

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A list of prominent journalists who also became successful politicians.

Exclusive: Prez secretary denies disrespect to PM

Exclusive: Prez secretary denies disrespect to PM

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

President's secretary speaks to Rediff.com's Onkar Singh about what really happened at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It must be rendering Modi, Amit Shah and Adityanath speechless that the Indian diplomat who lifted the Azhar trophy at the UN in New York is also a Muslim. 'Yes, this is the wonder that was India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Lee-Hesh upset Bryan brothers to make final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2011

Third seeds Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes staged a brilliant comeback to shock top seeds and defending champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan and reach the final of the Western and Southern Open.

How to make jobs programmes work

How to make jobs programmes work

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

A breakthrough will come from what we teach and how, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

'It is not so much about dropping bombs on a target, it is the effect that that bomb creates'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'The Balakot mission was an act of political signaling that India is willing to raise the price that the Pakistani State has to pay in order to support terrorism.'

'Rahul is intense, voracious reader, has been through early trauma'

'Rahul is intense, voracious reader, has been through early trauma'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh speaks about the shortcomings of the Grand Old Party, and puts up a brave defence for party vice president Rahul Gandhi in this freewheeling chat with the Indian Express

Lee-Hesh in Miami Masters quarters

Lee-Hesh in Miami Masters quarters

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi got the better of Spain's Marc Lopez and David Marrero to advance to the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson ATP Masters Open in Miami on Wednesday. The 'Indian Express' won the second round match against their unseeded opponents 7-6(5), 6-4.

Mahesh and I need to get back to the groove: Paes

Mahesh and I need to get back to the groove: Paes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

As the Indian Express join forces after nine long years on the ATP circuit, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi will be hoping this reunion would help them prepare well and win Australian Open, the only Grand Slam trophy missing from their cupboard, says our correspondent Bikash Mohapatra

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Sheena Bora Case: Peter celebrates another birthday in jail

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It will be his fifth birthday in jail as an undertrial. He was arrested two days before his birthday in 2015. Tuesday also marked Peter's fourth year in jail.

BOO General V K Singh's 'unbecoming' conduct

BOO General V K Singh's 'unbecoming' conduct

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

What do YOU think of General Singh and his statements? If you believe his statements are 'unbecoming', register your anger by clicking on the 'BOO' icon.

EXPLAINED! How Kochhargate unfolded

EXPLAINED! How Kochhargate unfolded

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

In the first of a two-part series, Tamal Bandyopadhyay explains why the ICICI Bank's board first rushed to deny all allegations against Kochhar and then took the extreme steps against her.

What role will the RSS play in the 2019 poll?

What role will the RSS play in the 2019 poll?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Many important RSS people believe the 2014 result was the consequence of Hindutva and not just Modi's outstanding oratory, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance, without making it a prestige issue.'
'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR and also the NCR,' suggests former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Lee-Hesh to meet Bryan brothers in Aegon final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi earned a shot at their third title of the season as they set up the summit-clash of the ATP Aegon Championships against Mike and Bob Bryan in London.

Can Doval change defence planning in India?

Can Doval change defence planning in India?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

'Defence does not new 'planning commissions'; it needs an implementation commission.'

Sai's Take: Ek baar phir Modi Sarkar?

Sai's Take: Ek baar phir Modi Sarkar?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Cassandras and Congressis may sneer at the findings, but the Times Now poll indicated that the Modi government was very much on its way to a second term.

Venky's to rename Blackburn stadium: report

Venky's to rename Blackburn stadium: report

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Premier League club Blackburn Rovers are set to have their home ground Ewood Park renamed by their new Indian owners, a newspaper report said on Sunday.

Lopez-Monaco accuse Paes of provocation

Lopez-Monaco accuse Paes of provocation

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Indians Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi were engaged in a verbal confrontation with their rivals Juan Monaco of Argentina and Spain's Feliciano Lopez during the second round men's doubles match of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Paes-Bhupathi canter into third round

Paes-Bhupathi canter into third round

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

Indian ace pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi registered a straight set victory over Argentina's Juan Monaco and Feliciano Lopez of Spain 7-6, (2) 6-4 to advance to the third round of the Australian Open men's doubles event, in Melbourne on Saturday.

Aus Open: Paes-Bhupathi enter 2nd round

Aus Open: Paes-Bhupathi enter 2nd round

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Indian tennis duo of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi entered the second round of the men's doubles in Australian Open after they rallied from a set down to beat Ivo Karlovic and Dusan Vemica 5-7, 6-3, 6-0, in Melbourne on Thursday.

How Haryana govt helped Patanjali to buy lands illegally

How Haryana govt helped Patanjali to buy lands illegally

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

When agricultural holdings get fragmented over years, the state government has the power to step in and help farmers pool their land parcels for improving land productivity, after which the pooled land is divided up into larger plots. Instead of the fragments they hold, a farmer gets a single contiguous patch of an equal size. But, it is done only for agricultural holdings. In Kot village, however, the consolidation has been ordered for the entire village land, including the hilly forested commons, which are already pooled. This is not the first time that the Haryana government has attempted such a consolidation of Kot common lands.

Chennai title in bag, Lee-Hesh eye elusive Aus Open

Chennai title in bag, Lee-Hesh eye elusive Aus Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

They are back! And how? A few months ago, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi made a brief attempt -- at the Bangkok Open last September -- at reunification, with the Delhi Commonwealth Games in mind. Both those attempts though ended in failure.

Sai's Take: Ah, that's what Cong manifesto says!

Sai's Take: Ah, that's what Cong manifesto says!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'The Congress has finally drawn a line in the sand over its pro-poor credentials.'
'The rich better watch out.'

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

2 Kochhar firms had combined loss of Rs 162.25m in FY17

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

This was the companies' highest loss in two years.

A new power equation is arising in Indian Ocean

A new power equation is arising in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

C Raja Mohan, Strategic Affairs Editor with the Indian Express, analyses the unfolding geopolitical change in the Indian Ocean and dwells at some length on the challenges that it poses for India's foreign and security policies.