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BJP lacks courage to apologise to Muslims: Nitish

BJP lacks courage to apologise to Muslims: Nitish

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party lacks courage to apologise to Muslims for their 'mistakes'.

Making computers intelligent

Making computers intelligent

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Computers need to be trained to recognise images, says Devangshu Datta.

Wimbledon: Favourite Serena will be one to watch as second week begins

Wimbledon: Favourite Serena will be one to watch as second week begins

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The exodus of seeded players has been so spectacular that only one of the top 10 remains -- number seven Karolina Pliskova.

The Top 25 Funniest Scenes in Hindi Cinema

The Top 25 Funniest Scenes in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Sukanya Verma compiles the most LOL-worthy scenes we've seen in Hindi films till date.

Govt not keen on bringing CBI under Lokpal: Team Anna

Govt not keen on bringing CBI under Lokpal: Team Anna

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

With government appearing not keen on bringing Central Bureau of Investigation under Lokpal, Team Anna on Tuesday raised the pitch over the proposed legislation alleging that the UPA was making a fool of the whole country as it was not letting control over the investigative agency go.

EPS's Vanniyar sub-quota trick may become TN's sole poll issue

EPS's Vanniyar sub-quota trick may become TN's sole poll issue

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The sub-quota scheme may now lead to a ganging up of non-Vanniyars in individual constituencies against the Vanniyars just as in the past, such ganging up against SC-ST candidates was seen in the non-quota constituencies, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

'There is a Brahminical resurgence'

'There is a Brahminical resurgence'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'It is not happening in the same manner as it was happening during the time of the Peshwas.' 'Whatever happened during the Peshwas cannot happen now.'

'26/11 men left clues despite foolproof plan'

'26/11 men left clues despite foolproof plan'

Rediff.com26 May 2011

While the Lashkar-e-Tayiba leadership made plans for fool-proof attacks in Mumbai, the ten men involved in the carnage made a number of mistakes thus leaving crucial clues behind for Indian intelligence agencies, according to court documents.

Zarabol: Share memorable Valentine's pics!

Zarabol: Share memorable Valentine's pics!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Post pics of your most memorable Valentine's Day with us on the rediff Zarabol Valentine's Day Pictures page.

Why BJP is in a tight corner

Why BJP is in a tight corner

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Is Modi failing is the question which the BJP will begin to ask itself,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Check out who made the 'big difference' on Day 2 of Dharamsala Test

Check out who made the 'big difference' on Day 2 of Dharamsala Test

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell, on Sunday, said Nathan Lyon's ability to extract 'extra bounce' brought him the wickets, bringing the visitors back into the series-deciding fourth Test against India in Dharamsala.

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The BJP which stormed into Mamata Banerjee's fortress earlier this year by bagging 18 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats faced immense flak when the final NRC in Assam left out Bengali Hindus in large numbers.

A S Dulat, former R&AW chief, on Memogate

A S Dulat, former R&AW chief, on Memogate

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

'Mansoor Ijaz is a smooth operator. I am not surprised he has fooled us or anybody, says former R&AW chief A S Dulat in conversation with Sheela Bhatt.

How Shah Rukh got married to Gauri

How Shah Rukh got married to Gauri

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

We bring you *that story*, and a lot more, in this fascinating excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's Matinee Men: A Journey Through Bollywood.

Constitutional status for Lokpal a delaying tactic: Team Anna

Constitutional status for Lokpal a delaying tactic: Team Anna

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Questioning the government's move to make the Lokpal a Constitutional authority, Team Anna on Wednesday said it was a tactic to delay or avoid its passage and "fool" the people.

FDI rules fail to dampen online discount spirit

FDI rules fail to dampen online discount spirit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Prominent e-commerce marketplace players include Amazon.in, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Paytm, Shopclues and Jabong

ICC probing heated exchange between Warner and De Kock

ICC probing heated exchange between Warner and De Kock

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

CCTV footage from the players' tunnel at Kingsmead showed Australia vice-captain David Warner and South African wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock involved in a fiery exchange as players climbed the stairwell to their dressing rooms during the tea break.

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Shashi Kapoor, the Rahul Dravid of Indian cinema

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'Dashing, charismatic and impossibly good looking, a to-the-manor-born superstar who walked the tightrope between mainstream potboilers and arty parallel cinema with amazing grace.'

Love Aaj Kal Review

Love Aaj Kal Review

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'A poorly conceived reboot that's overlong, overdramatic and overdone, Love Aaj Kal simply cannot differentiate between pyaar and parody,' says Sukanya Verma.

Hazare threatens ANOTHER fast

Hazare threatens ANOTHER fast

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Putting the government on notice on Lokpal issue, Anna Hazare on Tuesday threatened to go on an indefinite fast in Delhi from December 27 while terming that the draft report by Parliamentary Standing Committee as a "betrayal" of countrymen.

Out-of-form Marsh gets Chappell backing to keep spot in squad for India series

Out-of-form Marsh gets Chappell backing to keep spot in squad for India series

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The 35-year-old Marsh has borne the brunt of the criticism of Australia's batting woes in their recently completed Tests against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates after he scored a total of 14 runs in four innings.

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Review: Godzilla saves the world... and this movie!

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Where the human aspect of Godzilla fails, technology more than does its bit. The glee it evokes, no matter how meaningless or momentary, is worth the price of admission, feels Sukanya Verma.

An Ode to the Men in Blue

An Ode to the Men in Blue

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Sanjay Jha, cricket writer and author of 11: Triumphs, Trials and Turbulence, pays an unusual tribute to Team India.

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Coming down hard against Arvind Kejriwal for ordering an FIR against him and others for raising gas prices, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Saturday said the former Delhi chief minister doesn't understand fundamental laws.

When Amitabh Bachchan made a foolish slip

When Amitabh Bachchan made a foolish slip

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

He cheated!

He cheated!

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Because apparently even a supermodel isn't good enough. Sigh! :-/

Tiger Pataudi, a truly heroic cricketer!

Tiger Pataudi, a truly heroic cricketer!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Only a fool or cricketing ignoramus, says Haresh Pandya, would judge Tiger on the basis of his figures of 2,793 runs at 34.91 in 83 innings of 46 Tests.

Mr PM: Allow our military to prove its worth!

Mr PM: Allow our military to prove its worth!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'All the government needs to do is to identify clear political and strategic objectives and to give the military planners a free hand,' asserts Ajai Shukla.

'People hated him. People loved him. But people could never ignore him'

'People hated him. People loved him. But people could never ignore him'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'The Congress party hated him because he had not gone to jail, he was not lathi charged, he had not gone on hunger strike.' 'They felt he had lived in London all his life and then he came to India and became an MP and a minister.'

Kejriwal again asks voters to accept money from parties

Kejriwal again asks voters to accept money from parties

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Goa's poll panel chief has already taken cognisance of similar remarks allegedly made by the Delhi CM.

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'The Pakistanis were not the mujahids or terrorists as claimed initially.' .'They were trained soldiers who held state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down our airplanes.'

'The fight is Modi versus We the People'

'The fight is Modi versus We the People'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'Caste and religion are part of old politics. People are realising it now.'

Dharamsala stadium to add 5000 seats for World T20

Dharamsala stadium to add 5000 seats for World T20

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Dharamsala has been allotted 10 ICC World Twenty20 matches and considering that the organisers have decided to raise the seating capacity of the stadium by 25 percent.

Good news India

Good news India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

All mankind looks for good news on a daily basis. It is only a natural human desire. Corporate managements, government spokespersons, political loyalists, merchants and salespersons, all work overtime to create good news. And governments, too, keep trying this with inane pronouncements all the time, says Raj Liberhan.

Heena Sidhu knocks on NRAI's door, told to come tomorrow

Heena Sidhu knocks on NRAI's door, told to come tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Heena has been ignored for the Asian Games mixed team air pistol -- an event where she has excelled since its introduction last year.

Shastri's comments show his desperation: Gambhir

Shastri's comments show his desperation: Gambhir

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Former India international Sanjay Manjrekar and skipper Bishan Singh Bedi shared contrasting views on the raging verbal battle between former captains Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly in the wake of the national coach's appointment. "More than Sourav, I think Ravi is miffed with the rejection. It's a new experience for him. BCCI have made the better choice as coach," Manjrekar tweeted on Wednesday. Veteran India discard Gautam Gambhir spoke to ABP News and was also critical of Shastri's comments. Gambhir's comments were in sync with Manjrekar's view.

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Lal Ded, the mystic of Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At a time when the Kashmir valley has been shut down, it is perhaps appropriate that we remember Lal Ded, Kashmir's best known spiritual and literary figure, someone remembered with divine adoration both by Hindus and Muslims in Kashmir. A fascinating excerpt from Sandhya Mulchandani's For The Love Of God: Women Poet Saints Of The Bhakti Movement.

Doorbell rings $400,000 for 13-year-old boy

Doorbell rings $400,000 for 13-year-old boy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

A teenager is set to make $410,063 from a doorbell that fools burglars into believing that somebody is inside the house.

'Would have loved to': Shatru on fighting poll against PM

'Would have loved to': Shatru on fighting poll against PM

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'There was news in some quarters that Modi himself will enter the fray from Patna Sahib on a second seat in addition to Varansi ... What happened?'