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Caste politics may be a game changer in Gujarat polls

Caste politics may be a game changer in Gujarat polls

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

While the Congress is elated to see the new caste dynamics coming to its rescue, the BJP still believes that no one is leaving its ship.

PIX: Saif, Kareena, Sonam party with Shilpa Shetty

PIX: Saif, Kareena, Sonam party with Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

A look at the party pictures.

3 oil PSUs' debt at Rs 115,000 crore

3 oil PSUs' debt at Rs 115,000 crore

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The combined debt of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum has risen to Rs 115,000 crore (Rs 1,150 billion) as they borrowed to make up for revenue losses on fuel sales during the first half of the current fiscal.

From Emergency to bad loans, PM Modi rips Congress in Parliament

From Emergency to bad loans, PM Modi rips Congress in Parliament

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn't hold back on Wednesday when he launched a scathing attack on the Gandhi family and the Congress in Parliament during a debate on the motion of thanks for the president's address.

Can Modi succeed where Gandhi failed?

Can Modi succeed where Gandhi failed?

Rediff.com26 May 2015

'Will Modi succeed with the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan? He will not, because cultural change does not come purely from legislation and never overnight. It comes internally and this is something Gandhi understood,' says Aakar Patel.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Ranji Trophy: Pujara shines for Saurashtra; Fifer for Mithun

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun picked a five-wicket haul in their Group B match against UP. While Delhi's Ricky Bhui put his team in a good position against Andhra. A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Indian politics needs to watch out for Ravan

Indian politics needs to watch out for Ravan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

'It is only when those who are oppressed stand for themselves that society is forced to create space for them,' says Aakar Patel.

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Asserting that organ donation is an important issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Tamil Nadu for their leading endeavours in this regard while praising the other states for their initiatives towards the cause.

Jalan panel moots RBI transfer surplus reserves to govt in 3-5 years

Jalan panel moots RBI transfer surplus reserves to govt in 3-5 years

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

A high-level panel led by former RBI governor Bimal Jalan, set up to decide the appropriate capital reserves that the central bank should maintain, on Wednesday finalised its report.

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Actors and Their SHOCKINGLY Young Heroines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some striking age gaps between the onscreen romantic couples of Hindi movies.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

PIX: Kangana, Sonakshi at Salman's 50th birthday party

PIX: Kangana, Sonakshi at Salman's 50th birthday party

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Here are the photos of the celebrities who attended Salman Khan's 50th birthday bash.

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The movie presents a version of Modi that the bhakts wants the rest of us to see, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

It's Bharatiyata, not Hindutva!

It's Bharatiyata, not Hindutva!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

It is time the current leaders who swear by 'cultural nationalism', that is religion neutral, assert that Bharatiyata is at the core of our nationalism and India was never a 'Hindu Rashtra', argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why India has not made a world-beating global invention

Why India has not made a world-beating global invention

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'If Indians are as smart as their counterparts in university, and have equal opportunity, then what is the reason that we cannot produce inventions of quality that are recognised by the world?'

First-ever Rs 200 notes to come out on Friday

First-ever Rs 200 notes to come out on Friday

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The bright yellow coloured notes will hit the market just a day after the announcement by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that the government has given a go-ahead to the RBI to issue the new currency bill.

Sonia to launch UP campaign with roadshow in Varanasi

Sonia to launch UP campaign with roadshow in Varanasi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Congress's UP chief ministerial candidate Sheila Dikshit and Ghulam Babi Azad will also be present in the roadshow.

Bank reforms get Left nod

Bank reforms get Left nod

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Centre

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The Press Council of India and News Broadcasters Association, the two regulatory bodies for print and television media respectively, will determine whether the news is fake or not.

Madison Square Garden gears up to receive PM Modi

Madison Square Garden gears up to receive PM Modi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the event at the Madison Square Garden in NEw York to be representative of an emerging India

Nine NRIs in Britain's rich list

Nine NRIs in Britain's rich list

Rediff.com2 Mar 2003

Among those in the Rich Report 2003 are Lakshmi Mittal, the Hindujas and Lord Swraj Paul.

Why the smaller castes are so important in UP's election

Why the smaller castes are so important in UP's election

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

In the event of a triangular contest the winning party will need about 40 per cent of the votes polled. And it is here that the votes of the numerically smaller communities will come into play.

RSS thinker: 'Caste has become obsolete now'

RSS thinker: 'Caste has become obsolete now'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

'Let reservations be decided on the basis of the economic status of a family or person.' 'Give 30 per cent reservations to those whose yearly income is below Rs 200,000, and the remaining 19 per cent to those whose family's annual income is between Rs 200,000 and Rs 400,000.'

JNUSU polls: HC stays announcement of results

JNUSU polls: HC stays announcement of results

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The results were supposed to be declared on September 8.

Gulberg Society verdict: 24 convicted, conspiracy charges dropped

Gulberg Society verdict: 24 convicted, conspiracy charges dropped

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Of the 24 convicted, 11 have been convicted for murder and 13 for other charges.

'Mangalyaan's budget is less than a Hollywood film's!'

'Mangalyaan's budget is less than a Hollywood film's!'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

Team India feted on no-practice day in Adelaide

Team India feted on no-practice day in Adelaide

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Just outside the Oval, a combination of Indian origin fans gathered to honour their heroes. There was a combination of Indian style dances and Bollywood music played on the stage as the crowd waited for the team to arrive.

Why Pulwama won't get Modi more votes

Why Pulwama won't get Modi more votes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'The narrative that is the ruling party is using on Pulwama is not productive.' 'I do not think Modi and the BJP will get more votes because of that incident and the response to it,' says Aakar Patel.

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

BJP ready for early elections in Gujarat

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Political observers say that except for a strong anti-incumbency sentiment, there is little that might go against the BJP.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Surat's grand welcome for PM Modi

Surat's grand welcome for PM Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Huge television screens, flags, flashy lights and a 10,000-bike cavalcade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's homecoming was nothing short of being spectacular.

Why Modi is constructing a 'taller' leader

Why Modi is constructing a 'taller' leader

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

In embarking on building the world's tallest statue, Modi is hoping his stature will also rise - if not across India then at least in Gujarat, says Bharat Bhushan.

Shake-up ahead: AIFF may merge I-League, ISL

Shake-up ahead: AIFF may merge I-League, ISL

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The All India Football Federation said that there would be a shake-up in the sport in the country and the roadmap ahead is to have just one league in near future.

'We believe in only one leader and that is Mamata'

'We believe in only one leader and that is Mamata'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'Mamata is synonymous with Bengal, its culture, language, traditions.'

Our 'nationalism' is against other Indians

Our 'nationalism' is against other Indians

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

'Our great Indian nationalists are rousing passions against their own people, not against another nation. Our fraud nationalists go after their own citizens for their religion, or for their views. Their concern and their passion is the enemy within. That is not love of nation or love of anything else. It is hatred and it is bitterness,' says Aakar Patel.

Cricket Buzz: Australia bowling coach Saker resigns

Cricket Buzz: Australia bowling coach Saker resigns

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Saker took the unusual step of publicly criticising his bowlers in the fourth and final Test against India in Sydney last month, revealing discord with staff over tactics.

Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj, Gambhir, Raina named captains of teams

Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj, Gambhir, Raina named captains of teams

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Senior cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina will lead India Red, India Blue and India Green teams respectively in the Duleep Trophy to be played at Greater Noida International Cricket Stadium from August 23 to September 14. The four-day tournament will be played for the first time with pink ball and under lights.

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

'By manipulating India's electoral laws, the aim of the Modi government is to weaken democracy to such an extent that it ultimately crumbles.'

PIX: Indraneil Sengupta, Barkha Bisht at an award function

PIX: Indraneil Sengupta, Barkha Bisht at an award function

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Check out the pictures.