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Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Rediff.com27 May 2023

"Is it any surprise that the new Parliament is being consecrated with typically false narratives from WhatsApp University? The BJP-RSS distorians stand exposed yet again with maximum claims, minimum evidence," Congress general secretary communications Ramesh said in his tweet.

Gal Gadot honours Shaheen Bagh dadi as 'personal Wonder Woman'

Gal Gadot honours Shaheen Bagh dadi as 'personal Wonder Woman'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Gadot later deleted the Story, but the senior activist is still part of her post in the feed.

How this supermodel is educating her country about sex

How this supermodel is educating her country about sex

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

From orgasms to contraception, this supermodel educating her country about sex.

5 Indians make it on TIME's most influential list

5 Indians make it on TIME's most influential list

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

This year, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, the 'dadi from Shaheen Bhagh' Bilkis, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Professor Ravindra Gupta are among TIME's 100 most influential people of 2020.

Shaheen Bagh dadi stopped from joining farmers' protest

Shaheen Bagh dadi stopped from joining farmers' protest

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Bilkis had expressed her willingness to join the farmers' protest at the Delhi-Haryana border at Singhu.

US polls generated highest voter turnout rate in 120 years

US polls generated highest voter turnout rate in 120 years

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The November 3 election saw a record voter turnout of 66.9 per cent, which is the highest turnout rate since 1900. The 1900 election had recorded 73.7 per cent voter turnout

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The Congress accused Facebook of interfering in India's democratic process and social harmony and being soft on members of the ruling BJP on applying its hate-speech rules.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over 'bias' in favour of BJP

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over 'bias' in favour of BJP

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The opposition party also demanded an investigation by a Joint Parliamentary Committee into the alleged "links of Facebook employees and the ruling establishment".

Writer Aatish Taseer, critic of Modi, to lose OCI card

Writer Aatish Taseer, critic of Modi, to lose OCI card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

His future visit to India is likely to be banned as he allegedly concealed the fact that his father was a Pakistani.

Even Laden, Saddam featured in 'Time': Congress

Even Laden, Saddam featured in 'Time': Congress

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Commenting on the recent article on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the Time magazine, the state Congress on Monday said that not only Modi, but Osama Bin Laden and former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussain had also featured in the magazine earlier.

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The protest by farmers at the Delhi border points entered the sixth day and is set to continue as the critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by agitating farmers.

How Manasi Joshi turns negatives into positives

How Manasi Joshi turns negatives into positives

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'I never imagined that a doll would be made on me. It feels great to be recognised by Barbie,' says the World Para-badminton champion who was also honoured by Time magazine.

Indira Gandhi features in TIME's '100 Women of the Year'

Indira Gandhi features in TIME's '100 Women of the Year'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

TIME also named freedom fighter Amrit Kaur as 'Women of the Year' for 1947

Restore Aatish Taseer's OCI card: Nobel winners to Modi

Restore Aatish Taseer's OCI card: Nobel winners to Modi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Denying access to the country to writers of both foreign and Indian origin casts a chill on public discourse; it flies in the face of India's traditions of free and open debate and respect for a diversity of views, and weakens its credentials as a strong and thriving democracy'

Indian PMs who made it to the Time cover

Indian PMs who made it to the Time cover

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it to the cover of the Time Magazine. A look at 5 other Indian PMs who have been featured in the past.

Thought her eco-crusade was bad idea: Greta Thunberg's dad

Thought her eco-crusade was bad idea: Greta Thunberg's dad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Svante Thunberg revealed how his teen daughter, who initiated a global movement demanding world leaders take action over climate change, was crippled with depression and her activism has now made her 'very happy'.

Facebook bans BJP's Raja Singh, MLA says he had no account

Facebook bans BJP's Raja Singh, MLA says he had no account

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Facebook -- which counts India among its largest markets with over 300 million users -- has been in the eye of a storm after a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report alleged that the social media platform's content policies favoured the ruling party in India. The report had accused Facebook of ignoring posts containing hate speech by BJP MLA Raja Singh. Since then, the ruling BJP and Congress have been trading barbs over the social media giant's alleged political bias.

Pak: Time report on Khan 'incorrect'

Pak: Time report on Khan 'incorrect'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

Pakistan on Monday termed as 'incorrect' and 'unrealistic' a report in the Time magazine that the US is investigating whether the disgraced scientist Dr Abdul Qadar Khan sold nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries.

Time magazine's view on PM ridiculous: Congress

Time magazine's view on PM ridiculous: Congress

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath on Monday countered the Time Magazine's description of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an ''underachiever''.

Fareed Zakaria resigns from Yale governing board

Fareed Zakaria resigns from Yale governing board

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The decision of Zakaria to shed some of his non-journalistic responsibilities has come close on the heels of accusations of plagiarism against him. However, the CNN and the Time magazine have completed their probe into the matter and revoked their month-long suspension slapped on the writer.

US presidential race: Obama gains ground over Romney

US presidential race: Obama gains ground over Romney

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Obama's national lead is now 2.1 point, RealClearPolitics said based on the average of all the recent national polls; the latest one being that of the Time magazine, according to which the US President now leads over Romney by five points in the most important battle ground state of Ohio.

Best moments: Obama's first term in the White House

Best moments: Obama's first term in the White House

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Official White House photographer Pete Souza has used his incredible access to document Obama's journey, capturing both the tense moments and the lighter ones to provide a behind-the-scenes look at his presidency.

Time, CNN revoke Fareed Zakaria's suspension

Time, CNN revoke Fareed Zakaria's suspension

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

The Time magazine and CNN on Friday announced that they are going to revoke the suspension of Fareed Zakaria, noted Indian American writer and journalist, who was suspended last week by both outlets for alleged plagiarism.

Barack Obama's years in the White House

Barack Obama's years in the White House

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Official White House photographer Pete Souza has used his incredible access to document Obama's journey, capturing both the tense moments and the lighter ones to provide a behind-the-scenes look at his presidency.

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'The most intriguing thing (about COVID-19) is the range of the illness -- from asymptomatic or less symptoms to death and quite severe manifestations.' 'The vaccine will be at least another year away from having any effect.'

Articles on Modi an INJUSTICE to Gujarat, India: Congress

Articles on Modi an INJUSTICE to Gujarat, India: Congress

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The Gujarat unit of the Congress on Saturday said that the Time magazine as well as the Brookings Institution's recent articles on Chief Minister Narendra Modi, which praised him for the state's development, were "biased, partial" and "highlight wrong facts about Gujarat".

MUST SEE: Indian leaders on TIME magazine covers

MUST SEE: Indian leaders on TIME magazine covers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Rediff.com brings you some Indian politicians, who have been on the cover of Time magazine.

Sachin has right to decide when to retire: Time magazine

Sachin has right to decide when to retire: Time magazine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2012

Iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's feat of 100 international centuries has fetched him a round of applause from the Time magazine which said that the unprecedented achievement has given him the right to decide when to retire from the game.

10 DEADLIEST quakes that shook the world

10 DEADLIEST quakes that shook the world

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Earthquakes have rocked our planet several times over the years. While many quakes have gone unnoticed, some have wrecked havoc, wiping out villages, towns and destroying cities.

India united because of Sardar Patel: Modi in Mann ki Baat

India united because of Sardar Patel: Modi in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Modi said it was Patels' timely intervention which helped save J-K from "aggression".

Dhoni in Time's 100 most influential list

Dhoni in Time's 100 most influential list

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who inspired the country to its first World Cup title in 28 years, found himself ranked above global football icon Lionel Messi and US President Barack Obama in Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world for the year 2010.

Indians win Time Magazine's essay competition

Indians win Time Magazine's essay competition

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Three young Indians swept the Time Magazine's first Asian essay competition on the challenges that the continent face in the 21st century.

US dismisses calls for Clinton's resignation

US dismisses calls for Clinton's resignation

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

The White House dismissed calls seeking the resignation of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over WikiLeaks allegation that she ordered US diplomats to spy at the UN, and termed such demands as "absurd and ridiculous".

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Terming Rajan as "India's prescient banker," Time said he is among a rare breed of "economic seers".

Why operation Green Hunt won't win the war

Why operation Green Hunt won't win the war

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

To win the war against the Maoist insurgency, the underlying issues of tribal alienation needs to be addressed first, writes Shyam G Menon.

Duplicitous a gentler way to describe ISI: Ex-CIA chief

Duplicitous a gentler way to describe ISI: Ex-CIA chief

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Voicing his frustration over the double game played by the Inter-Services Intelligence in the war against terror after 9/11, a former central intelligence agency chief has said that "duplicitous" is a gentler way to describe the notorious Pakistani spy agency, which has close links with terror groups.

Paytm founder among Time's most influential people

Paytm founder among Time's most influential people

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

As Indians scrambled to exchange the banned notes for new currency, Paytm, Sharma's digital payments startup, went on a promotional spree, inviting Indians to start using Paytm's digital wallet to pay for everyday goods and services.

Most influential people in the world of business

Most influential people in the world of business

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chanda Kochhar is among the three Indians in Time's Most Influential list.

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Rediff.com10 May 2010

American Idol bosses are demanding Sir Elton John to replace Simon Cowell as one of the judges on the show.

Indian-origin paramedic on Time's list

Indian-origin paramedic on Time's list

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Rahul Singh is "honored and touched" that he is on the Time Magazine's 2010 list of 100 people who have significantly influenced the world in the 20th century.