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'He laid down his life for his country'

'He laid down his life for his country'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

On the eleventh anniversary of her father's martyrdom during the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, Jui Karkare Navare remembers her father, Mumbai ATS Chief Hemant Karkare.

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The BJP has shown signs lately of returning to its trader mindset.' 'Several strong emotions get meshed in this: Nationalism, protectionism, mercantilism, and arrogance,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Paper woes to end: Online EPF withdrawal, pension fixation a reality by May

Paper woes to end: Online EPF withdrawal, pension fixation a reality by May

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

EPFO has an ambitious plan to settle the claims within few hours after filing of application

Qualcomm India gets a new head

Qualcomm India gets a new head

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Telecom technology firm Qualcomm on Monday announced the appointment of Kanwalinder Singh as the president of Qualcomm India.

Don't sulk, Doctor Sa'ab; use your pen instead

Don't sulk, Doctor Sa'ab; use your pen instead

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Dr Singh must really attain the 'historic' by being the first Indian PM to author a public document refuting every criticism against his biggest policy yet.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

World's most expensive cruises

World's most expensive cruises

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Spendy itineraries, from Antarctica to the Baltic.

Kalam approves new home in Delhi

Kalam approves new home in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

After months of dilly dallying President A P J Abdul Kalam has finally given his appproval to an accommodation in New Delhi close to Rashtrapati Bhavan, according to sources in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Bihar realignment? BJP's ally moots 'kheer' recipe to reach out to RJD

Bihar realignment? BJP's ally moots 'kheer' recipe to reach out to RJD

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Kushwaha said a delicious "kheer" can be prepared with milk from the Yadavs and rice from the Kushwahas.

Singur plant: VP Singh hints at breakthrough

Singur plant: VP Singh hints at breakthrough

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Hinting at a breakthrough in the Tatamotors land acquisition deal, former Prime minister V P Singh said he had a positive discussion on the issue with West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharya on Friday.

Why Modi suffers from Nehruitis

Why Modi suffers from Nehruitis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'Why does Mr Modi only attack Nehru from the Dynasty?' 'At one level, it is pure politics,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Tehelka expose: CBI files fifth chargesheet

Tehelka expose: CBI files fifth chargesheet

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

The chargesheet was filed against Lt Col (retired) V P Sayal and sacked Brig Iqbal Singh.

EC defers BJP CD row hearing till Wednesday

EC defers BJP CD row hearing till Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The full commission headed by Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswamy will hear BJP's version.

The problem with Indian forces

The problem with Indian forces

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

IDBI to hawk agri credit via UWB

IDBI to hawk agri credit via UWB

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Mulayam promises 'extra power' if voted back

Mulayam promises 'extra power' if voted back

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

Referring to the Central Bureau of Investigations probe ordered into his family assets, Yadav alleged Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil were after him.

The mistakes Finance Ministers make

The mistakes Finance Ministers make

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

In the seven intervening years since his "dream" Budget of 1997, the only thing that doesn't seem to have changed about him is his name.

Leadership tussle in AIADMK sounds bugle for TN assembly polls

Leadership tussle in AIADMK sounds bugle for TN assembly polls

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Though EPS has sworn peace for now, or so it seems, his camp is said to be considering the possibility of calling an early meeting of the party's general council, to get a mandate in his favour before things went out of control. Ground-level indications are that OPS had lost his limited base, which alone had forced him to patch up with the other, reportedly at the instance of the BJP ally at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Liquidity comfortable,credit growth pick-up soon'

'Liquidity comfortable,credit growth pick-up soon'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

With liquidity position in the system being comfortable, credit growth is expected to pick up from now onwards, IDBI Limited Chairman and Managing Director V P Shetty said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

RSS leader shot dead in Ludhiana; Rajnath speaks to Punjab CM

RSS leader shot dead in Ludhiana; Rajnath speaks to Punjab CM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Ravinder Gosain, 60, was returning home after attending a morning drill at RSS shakha when he was attacked.

A viable alternative could be evolved: Paswan

A viable alternative could be evolved: Paswan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

"I have already floated this idea to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Jan Morcha patron V P Singh and now the ball is in their court," Paswan, also the Union Steel and Fertilizers Minister, told reporters in Lucknow.

Evaluating Tamil Nadu's 69% quota

Evaluating Tamil Nadu's 69% quota

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Kedarnath temple: Gold plated bulb missing

Kedarnath temple: Gold plated bulb missing

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

An FIR has been lodged in this regard by the temple committee officials.

OBCs make up 41% of population: Survey

OBCs make up 41% of population: Survey

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

For the first time in more than 70 years, a sample count of the Other Backward Classes has been made with an official survey.

Will star power save Jan Morcha in Agra?

Will star power save Jan Morcha in Agra?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Despite Babbar being the local parliamentarian, he has failed to set Yamuna on fire and leaders from Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party as also the Baharatiya Janata Party dubbed the party of the suspended SP leader as an 'also-ran.'

18 killed in Uttarakhand bus tragedy

18 killed in Uttarakhand bus tragedy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Superintendent of police V P Singh said the timely intervention of police saved several lives as it managed to extricate the injured and providing them timely medical aid.

Left leaders meet Sonia Gandhi

Left leaders meet Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

The leaders were concerned about the slum-dwellers in trans-Yamuna.

Mahagathbandhans in India tried, tested and failed ideas: Jaitley

Mahagathbandhans in India tried, tested and failed ideas: Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Union minister said this is not a time for India to test an anarchic kind of combination when it is on the growth path.

Alert: Courses in dance, sound recording

Alert: Courses in dance, sound recording

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Alert: Courses in dance, sound recording

Govt faces embarrassment in RS; oppn's amendment crticising it adopted

Govt faces embarrassment in RS; oppn's amendment crticising it adopted

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Government on Tuesday faced an embarrassment in the Rajya Sabha when an amendment moved by the opposition to the President's Address over corruption and black money was passed.

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Modi used IAF jets as 'personal taxi', paid Rs 744: Cong

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said retired Indian Navy Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha has clarified that the then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was on an official visit on INS Viraat and not on a vacation.

'Families of fallen war heroes feel alienated'

'Families of fallen war heroes feel alienated'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

The former Army chief cited annual remembrance services in honour of the Kargil martyrs, saying the events were organised mostly by the families and social organisations instead of government.

IDBI to hire 1000 more soon

IDBI to hire 1000 more soon

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Industrial Development Bank of India will hire about 1,000 finance professionals over the next few months to meet business expansion needs and also bridge the skills and experience gaps resulting from attrition.

We are Brahmins, OBCs, Dalits, Muslims, but are we Indians?

We are Brahmins, OBCs, Dalits, Muslims, but are we Indians?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Rohith Vemula's suicide exposes all of us as a nation, argues Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Does the media ignore the 'real' India? Tell us

Does the media ignore the 'real' India? Tell us

Rediff.com10 May 2006

Msg Board on whether the media is ignoring the real India?

'Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka are not on the same page'

'Sonia, Rahul, Priyanka are not on the same page'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'It can be said without hesitation that Rahul, Priyanka and Sonia Gandhi enjoy perfect relations of mother-daughter-son all together in the family.' 'But their worldview is different and their style of functioning is different and their favourites in the party are different people.'

IDBI plans branches in Singapore, Bahrain

IDBI plans branches in Singapore, Bahrain

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Industrial Development Bank of India is looking to expand its presence overseas, including through opening branches in Singapore and Bahrain, a top bank official said.

Modi to announce new initiatives for SC/ST entrepreneurs next week

Modi to announce new initiatives for SC/ST entrepreneurs next week

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The National SC/ST Hub, under the micro, small and medium enterprises ministry, with an initial outlay of Rs 490 crore, will work towards strengthening market access/linkage, monitoring, capacity building, leveraging financial support schemes and sharing industry-best practices.

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

'Safeguarding borders is a 24x7 exercise'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'Breaking down silos and ensuring a more integrated governance process is just as important to performance.' 'It has been a major priority in the last six years, especially in national security,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out when delivering the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.