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Delhi @ 100: MPs seek full statehood for it

Delhi @ 100: MPs seek full statehood for it

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Delhi may be the dil (heart) of India but it is not being looked after well, members in the Lok Sabha complained on Monday, with several of them making a strong plea for granting full statehood to improve matters

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The window of one of the coaches of the Rs 100-crore train was damaged.

Hrithik: Vogue's first coverboy

Hrithik: Vogue's first coverboy

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Vogue's first ever men's supplement and the ultimate style guide for men has the stylish Hritik Roshan as the perfect choice on the cover.

'What's making you scared?' Residents ask Delhi police

'What's making you scared?' Residents ask Delhi police

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The colonies of Bhajanpura and Chand Bagh, which are divided by just a main road, are now standing divided on views of each other after the violence in northeast Delhi over the past three days that has claimed over 24 lives so far.

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Why many aspirants to miss NEET-JEE next month

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Student bodies like the Left-affiliated All India Students' Association and the Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India have been raising the issue and have demanded the postponement of the two exams.

UP: 1.5 lakh voters will BOYCOTT polls this time

UP: 1.5 lakh voters will BOYCOTT polls this time

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

In the name of development, Chief Minister Mayawati can only boast of statues of herself or Dalit icons across Uttar Pradesh, but the common man in the state who is yet to savour the pleasure of having basic civic amenities, will most naturally think for whom he or she should vote for, or may even opt for a total Bahujan Samaj Party poll boycott.

'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena attacks Citizenship Bill

'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena attacks Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

'If someone is trying to do a vote bank politics under the garb of the CAB then it is not in the interest of the country'

The SAD state of 'other' India

The SAD state of 'other' India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

By focusing only on urban India, the government is not only making the situation of villagers worse, it is also putting extra pressure on cities.

Play safe with commercial property

Play safe with commercial property

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

High returns are a lure for investment in office space, but both loan-to-value and tenures are lower.

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The ability to collaborate with your team and unlock synergies towards a common goal while operating from a remote location is one of the top and evergreen skills you can highlight on your resume.

Osama, top aides planned deal with Pak: Report

Osama, top aides planned deal with Pak: Report

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and his top aides had discussed making a deal with Pakistan in which the terror group would refrain from attacking the country in exchange for protection inside the country, United State officials have said.

'Abrasive behaviour is like cancer'

'Abrasive behaviour is like cancer'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'They are acutely aware of how they can use their power as a means to either continue dominating people or to get ahead.'

THE BIG TOP: The circus comes to town

THE BIG TOP: The circus comes to town

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

THE BIG TOP: The circus comes to town

World's 15 most unique bus stops

World's 15 most unique bus stops

Rediff.com16 May 2011

While in India, most bus stops and terminals are dirty and still lack basic amenities, here's how other nations have built superb bus stops creatively.

Minority affairs ministry team to visit J-K on Aug 27-28: Naqvi

Minority affairs ministry team to visit J-K on Aug 27-28: Naqvi

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

The minority affairs minister ruled out reconsideration on abrogation of Article 370 provisions, saying there was no going back.

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Migrant workers struggle to survive as pandemic rages

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

It took a lockdown for us in India to even recognise that the plight of migrants needs to be addressed. They were faceless and unrecognised. They were unappreciated and even hounded. They were poorly paid and exploited, notes Ramesh Menon.

Why Rabbani's assassination is a wake-up call for India

Why Rabbani's assassination is a wake-up call for India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Co-operation with the US is India's only strategic option. The US is now as concerned as we are over Pakistani machinations in Afghanistan. It could be more amenable to feelers from India for joint moves by India and the US to prevent a return to power of the Taliban with the ISI's backing, says B Raman.

Car owners are not starving, can afford it: Minister on petrol price hike

Car owners are not starving, can afford it: Minister on petrol price hike

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

On the rise in petrol prices, Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam queried, "Who buys petrol... somebody with car, somebody with a bike. Certainly, they are not starving... somebody who can afford to pay has to pay."

Is it the end of the road for Kayani?

Is it the end of the road for Kayani?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Following the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, criticism of Pakistan Army Chief inside the country has grown. His close ties with the Barack Obama administration has not gone down with the army. But will Pakistan's most powerful man be overthrown? B Raman analyses

Stunning images of the world's biggest cruise ship

Stunning images of the world's biggest cruise ship

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Luxury knows no bounds in the world's biggest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas.

Mixed reponse to Yechury's call for Left merger

Mixed reponse to Yechury's call for Left merger

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury's stand that CPI-M and CPI should merge evoked a mixed response in the two Left parties even as he stressed that the merger would have a 'positive' impact on national politics

FIFA team inspects Cooperage ground as part of U-17 WC preparation

FIFA team inspects Cooperage ground as part of U-17 WC preparation

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

A two-member FIFA team visited the refurbished Cooperage football ground in Mumbai on Sunday to have a look at its artificial playing surface and other amenities as part of their inspection of eight venues short-listed to host the Under-17 World Cup in 2017.

'Ordinary prisoner' Reddy refuses jail food

'Ordinary prisoner' Reddy refuses jail food

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

One of the richest men in Karnataka, former minister and mining baron G Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation earlier in the day over his alleged role in the illegal mining scam, will spend the first night at his cell as an ordinary prisoner.

Modi may expand ministry

Modi may expand ministry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The reshuffle could take place before the start of the winter session of Parliament.

After Red Fort, govt plans to put more monuments under 'private care': Alphons

After Red Fort, govt plans to put more monuments under 'private care': Alphons

Rediff.com2 May 2018

However, many historians, conservationists and artists have slam move to 'entrust' Red Fort to cement company.

Trees to be felled for hi-tech flats for MPs

Trees to be felled for hi-tech flats for MPs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

The proposed construction of a residential block for Rajya Sabha MPs will come at a price -- 23 full grown trees, mostly neems, will have to be felled for the multi-story building in the heart of the capital.

NREGA employed 4 crore people in 2010

NREGA employed 4 crore people in 2010

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Nearing the four crore (40 million) mark in providing jobs under MGNREGA, re-launching the Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas scheme and reinforcing social audit in programmes on complaints of irregularities were the foremost tasks of the rural development ministry in 2010.

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

At this point, it is crucial to think of solutions that will help flatten the curve and also generate income, says Pratyush Banerjee.

This Rail Budget is for the common man: Suresh Prabhu

This Rail Budget is for the common man: Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said Budget-making was guided by the Prime Minister's words of the government being there to protect the interests of the common man.

1,463 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, total count 10,815; toll 353

1,463 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, total count 10,815; toll 353

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 9,272 and as many as 1,189 people have been cured and discharged, and one has migrated, it said.

Gitanjali Gems forays into real estate biz

Gitanjali Gems forays into real estate biz

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Leading diamond jewellery manufacturer and retailer Gitanjali Gems Ltd is entering into real estate business through its maiden residential project at Borivli, in Mumbai's western suburb.

Why Sabarimala pilgrimage is dangerous

Why Sabarimala pilgrimage is dangerous

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Even as a debate is raging on the management of Sabarimala pilgrimage in the wake of the deadly stampede, a pictorial report prepared by eminent architect late Laurie Baker on creating essential amenities for devotees without harming nature has been gathering dust for the past 15 years.

'The youth are likely to turn India's fortune'

'The youth are likely to turn India's fortune'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

India is at a critical juncture, with 30 percent of its young population getting ready to make a transition into adulthood. Jayalakshmi Sengupta looks into some of the remarkable initiatives of civil society institutions to harness this volatile resource pool.

7 reasons why Kejriwal won Delhi

7 reasons why Kejriwal won Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

As the Aam Aadmi Party heads for a resounding win in Delhi, Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists the reasons behind Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's triumph.

Why Railways incurred loss of Rs 79 cr in 09-10

Why Railways incurred loss of Rs 79 cr in 09-10

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

Indifferent attitude towards withdrawal of uneconomical stoppages, "injudicious" creation of passenger amenities and failure to augment coaches on time have led the Railways to incur a total loss of Rs 79 crore, Comptroller and Auditor General said its report for 2009-10.

Mindtree vs L&T: Emotional issue, or purely financial?

Mindtree vs L&T: Emotional issue, or purely financial?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'If (by the end of the deal) the talent that owns the customer relationships is not there, will L&T still get the value it is looking for?'

Kalam's cure for the Naxalite problem

Kalam's cure for the Naxalite problem

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The former President also predicted that the conflict between India and Pakistan would be resolved by people power where "the people are going to force the nations to work for the prosperity of the nation and the peace of the nation."

Dummy's guide to understanding reverse mortgage

Dummy's guide to understanding reverse mortgage

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

InvestmentYogi's detailed analysis of reverse mortgage, financial planning and retirement planning solution for senior citizen and retirees.

Why is Kingfisher losing its sheen to IndiGo

Why is Kingfisher losing its sheen to IndiGo

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

"On-time performance is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. On-time service, too, is said to have helped IndiGo become the second-biggest airline. People fly to be on time and for point-to-point travel. IndiGo seems to have got its fundamentals right," says Amber Dubey, director (aerospace & defence) at global consultancy firm KPMG.

Australia readies Big Bash T20 league to rival IPL

Australia readies Big Bash T20 league to rival IPL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Cricket Australia (CA) approved an IPL-style league on Friday but conceded the eight-team event would not be able to rival the financial gloss of the Indian Twenty20 tournament.