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Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Whether it is a good upgrade or not is something the judges will decide on the technicalities of the process, not substance. 'But they can't do much because of the constitutional fiction they themselves propounded with their "basic structure" formulation. 'That has not been violated because Article 370 was constitutionally temporary,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Henin carves her name alongside claycourt greats

Henin carves her name alongside claycourt greats

Rediff.com10 Jun 2007

The Belgian dished out a painful 6-1 6-2 lesson to Serbian school student Ana Ivanovic to become the first woman since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win back-to-back Roland Garros crowns without dropping a set.

India's most original film

India's most original film

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Looking back at Satyajit Ray's 1968 film, Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne, the most original Indian film ever made.

Why Bollywood LOVES reincarnation dramas

Why Bollywood LOVES reincarnation dramas

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

They make good money, of course!

Jean Tirole wins 2014 Nobel Prize for Economics

Jean Tirole wins 2014 Nobel Prize for Economics

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

French economist Jean Tirole won the 2014 economics Nobel Prize for his analysis of market power and regulation, the RoyalSwedishAcademy of Sciences said on Monday.

How to invest like a billionaire

How to invest like a billionaire

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

'I still regret saying no to Raj Kapoor for Satyam Shivam Sundaram'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'I regret the years that I did not work. I took a break at the peak of my career. I should not have done that. You lose contact with people and to start all over again is a struggle.' Rajnigandha actress Vidya Sinha looks back at her life.

Assam: Soldier cremated 40 years after death

Assam: Soldier cremated 40 years after death

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Thousands of people on Tuesday were witness to the cremation of soldier Mahendra Nath Phukon who died about 40 years ago in an AN-12 clash at Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh along with 101 others while he was flying to his post.

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of French Open men's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

List of French Open men's singles champions:

Ronaldo shines in United gala

Ronaldo shines in United gala

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Manchester United beat Europe XI 4-3 in a game that celebrated the club's 50 years of European competition.

After outcry over 'Hindi imposition', Centre makes U-turn

After outcry over 'Hindi imposition', Centre makes U-turn

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Many leaders from non-Hindi states, especially Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, had opposed the policy.

Centre repromulgates ordinance to amend Enemy Property Act

Centre repromulgates ordinance to amend Enemy Property Act

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The Centre has repromulgated an ordinance to amend the Enemy Property Act to guard against claims on properties left by people who migrated to Pakistan and China.

Arunachal Governor J P Rajkhowa sacked

Arunachal Governor J P Rajkhowa sacked

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

A Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said Rajkhowa "shall cease to hold the office of the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh".

Jackie Collins, known for her 'Hollywood Wives' novel, dies at 77

Jackie Collins, known for her 'Hollywood Wives' novel, dies at 77

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Jackie Collins, the renowned British-born novelist who penned best-selling novels such as Hollywood Wives and The Stud, has died in the US at the age of 77 after a long battle with breast cancer.

Tyeb Mehta outshines Big B at Osian's auction

Tyeb Mehta outshines Big B at Osian's auction

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

"It's true that at an international auction, film memorabilia would sell for at least 100,000 dollars. But we have given ourselves a 20-year timeframe. We'll certainly get better," Tuli added.

Youngest pace bowler for India

Youngest pace bowler for India

Rediff.com25 May 2007

At 18 years 265 days Ishant Sharma is the youngest pace bowler to appear in a Test for India.

Tendulkar releases book on cricket

Tendulkar releases book on cricket

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The batting maestro on Tuesday released the book 'Cricket at Fever Pitch', penned by veteran journalist Khalid A H Ansari.

Football Extras: PSG call off Saturday's Ligue 1 game

Football Extras: PSG call off Saturday's Ligue 1 game

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

After SC verdict, will ex-CMs vacate government bungalows in Bihar?

After SC verdict, will ex-CMs vacate government bungalows in Bihar?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court's verdict puts nearly half a dozen former chief ministers in the state of Bihar in a hotspot.

Diminutive Biles stands tall among greats

Diminutive Biles stands tall among greats

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Since making her debut at the 2013 world championships, the 19-year-old American has become an unstoppable force. Last year she became the first woman to win a "three-peat" of all-around golds at the worlds.

IAF 115 helicopter unit wins President's award

IAF 115 helicopter unit wins President's award

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Indian Air Force's 115 Helicopter unit and 26 Squadron, both doing yeoman's services in rescue operations and war have been awarded with the President's Standard award, an official said on Friday.

Afghanistan loves Shah Rukh

Afghanistan loves Shah Rukh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Kabul Express actor Hanif Hum Ghum describes acting in the time of the Taliban.

Jeff Thomson to be inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Jeff Thomson to be inducted into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Former tearaway fast bowler Jeff Thomson will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal dinner on Wednesday.

Meenakshisundram is new divestment secretary

Meenakshisundram is new divestment secretary

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

S S Meenakshisundram on Wednesday took charge as secretary in the ministry of divestment.\n\n

Nicholas Piramal Q3 net at Rs 21.19 cr

Nicholas Piramal Q3 net at Rs 21.19 cr

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Nicholas Piramal India Ltd has posted a net profit of Rs 211.90 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2002 as compared to net profit of Rs 131.90 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2001.

Bush accepts Vietnam, Iraq comparison

Bush accepts Vietnam, Iraq comparison

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

In an interview to ABC news, Bush said pulling out from Iraq now would be akin to a surrender.

Everything you wanted to know about Jayalalitha, actress

Everything you wanted to know about Jayalalitha, actress

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Long before she became a political legend, there was Jayalalitha, the actress.

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Indian racer Arjun Maini made a strong start to his highly-anticipated debut in the European LeMans Series, recording the second fastest laptime in the qualifying session of the race.

'India has too much to offer the US now'

'India has too much to offer the US now'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

'It won't be an overnight transformation, but being on the right track really matters. Especially if it puts an end to the petty bickering that went on through the Cold War and its immediate aftermath.'

'Olympics will change China'

'Olympics will change China'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Sonia Gandhi: 'Saviour-in-chief' of the Congress

Sonia Gandhi: 'Saviour-in-chief' of the Congress

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Once considered the unlikely heir to the political legacy of the Gandhi family, Sonia has earned the distinction of being the longest serving president of India's grand old party.

RAW chief gets a deputy

RAW chief gets a deputy

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

V K Duggal named home secretary

V K Duggal named home secretary

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Kallis fourth South African to score a ton in last Test

Kallis fourth South African to score a ton in last Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Jacques Kallis became the fourth South African to score a hundred in his last Test, emulating Pieter van der Bijl, Lee Irvine and Barry Richards.

Gorkhaland movement founder Subhash Ghisingh dies

Gorkhaland movement founder Subhash Ghisingh dies

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

He died in New Delhi on Thursday at the age of 78.