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How the violence was unleashed at Delhi's Ramjas college

How the violence was unleashed at Delhi's Ramjas college

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

'At Ramjas too, slogans for Kashmir's azaadi were heard. We won't let DU become JNU.'

Lyching, farmer issues rock both houses of Parliament

Lyching, farmer issues rock both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

The issue of lynchings resonated in the Rajya Sabha; while in the Lok Sabha, the Opposition accused the government of not being sensitive towards farmers' issues.

'There's an atmosphere of fear across the nation'

'There's an atmosphere of fear across the nation'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'The situation in the country is very scary.' 'There is an increasing attack on the Constitutional democratic rights of our people.'

Chouhan launches 'peace fast', farmers vow to continue stir

Chouhan launches 'peace fast', farmers vow to continue stir

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

The MP CM failed to reach a compromise, even after launching a fast.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai-Saurashtra match ends in exciting draw

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai-Saurashtra match ends in exciting draw

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday

'Modi thinks I'm number 1 and up to number 10 there's no one'

'Modi thinks "I'm number 1 and up to number 10 there's no one"'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'We are passing through a very historical moment. The UP election next year and the Lok Sabha election of 2019 will decide the course of India.' 'Maybe the unlettered will save India again because they have inherited a different India and a different idea of India,' says eminent social scientist Achyut Yagnik.

Ranji round-up: Karnataka bowled out for 200 by Saurashtra on Day 1

Ranji round-up: Karnataka bowled out for 200 by Saurashtra on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Table toppers Karnataka suffered a batting collapse as they were bowled out for 200 by Saurashtra on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B cricket match in Patiala on Tuesday.

Ranji: Rohit, Iyer hit centuries as Mumbai dominate against UP

Ranji: Rohit, Iyer hit centuries as Mumbai dominate against UP

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Youngster Shreyas Iyer slammed his third ton of the season, a strokeful 137, while senior batsman Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten 110 as Mumbai made an imposing 407 for four on day one of their Group B Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

'Shakti Samanta was a very honest man. I have done four films with him. He was very sick before he died; nobody was allowed to see him in the hospital. I went but I could not bear to see him like that. Iftekar and I would go to see Ashok Kumar often. He would ask me to bring some kheema, as he loved my wife's preparation. I would have attended kavi sammelans with Jan Nisar Akhtar (Javed Akhtar's father), Sahir Ludhianvi and Harivansh Rai Bachchan. Amitabh Bachchan was a child then, and would often accompany his father.' Veteran actor Chandrashekhar Vaidya goes back in time.

Ranji Roundup: Kulkarni gives Mumbai advantage; Andhra sniff victory

Ranji Roundup: Kulkarni gives Mumbai advantage; Andhra sniff victory

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Pacer Dhawal Kulkarni took five wickets as Mumbai reduced Baroda to 345 for nine on day three of the Ranji Trophy match, in Vadodra, on Saturday.

FULL TEXT of President Ram Nath Kovind's first speech

FULL TEXT of President Ram Nath Kovind's first speech

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

'I bow to the 125 crore citizens of this great nation and promise to stay true to the trust they have bestowed on me.'

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Karnataka win thriller; Delhi beat Kerala

Vijay Hazare Trophy round-up: Karnataka win thriller; Delhi beat Kerala

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

A round-up of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played across the country on Saturday.

Even Ambedkar can't snatch your rights: PM Modi on quotas

Even Ambedkar can't snatch your rights: PM Modi on quotas

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Making it clear that there will be no change in the reservation policy for Dalits, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that nobody can snatch their right even as he accused his opponents of spreading "untruths" on the issue.

Ranji round-up: Ishant on fire as Delhi bag bonus point

Ranji round-up: Ishant on fire as Delhi bag bonus point

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Needing 95 to win, Delhi knocked off the runs in 14.1 overs with Unmukt Chand hitting 51 off 41 balls, striking 9 fours and a six, while skipper Gautam Gambhir's 44 ball 45 had seven fours.

Rahul mimics Modi; says he instils fear among people

Rahul mimics Modi; says he instils fear among people

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Taking an apparent dig at Modi, Gandhi satirised a song, saying "Aapka toh lagta hai bas yahi sapna, ram ram japna garibo kaa maal apna (It seems your only dream is to take away money from poor while chanting the name of Ram)".

UPA has taken the life out of India, says Modi in Bengaluru

UPA has taken the life out of India, says Modi in Bengaluru

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Attacking the Congress and United Progressive Alliance on price rise at a massive BJP rally in Bengaluru, Narendra Modi tells the crowd that Congress is worried sick about the BJP's growing popularity. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

The pitfalls of being Modi

The pitfalls of being Modi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to ride high with rock star gigs abroad and no challengers within or outside the party at home. With international oil prices dipping to unforeseen lows and inflation declining sharply, a perked-up economy provides the perfect backdrop as he strides the national and international stage.

IPL 8 Auction: No takers for these players!

IPL 8 Auction: No takers for these players!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

IPL Action VIII: These players went unsold

Modi is a rock star, cheers MSG

Modi is a rock star, cheers MSG

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Hours before Narendra Modi takes the stage at Madison Square Garden, fans thronged in thousands to the venue to catch their seats at the arena.

Ranji round-up: Jiwanjot, Mandeep lead Punjab's comeback vs Delhi

Ranji round-up: Jiwanjot, Mandeep lead Punjab's comeback vs Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Jiwanjot Singh's brilliant century and captain Mandeep Singh's fluent half-century helped Punjab stage a great comeback to gain the upperhand against Delhi, on the third day of the Ranji Trophy Group A match in New Delhi, on Tuesday.

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

50 years ago, on April 1, 1968, Tata Consultancy Services -- now India's leading IT company -- was born. The foundation for TCS was laid by Faqir Chand Kohli whose life touched directly or indirectly many, many, Indians, says Shivanand Kanavi.

Ranji round-up: 40 wickets fall inside 2 days as Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs

Ranji round-up: 40 wickets fall inside 2 days as Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

It was another Ranji Trophy match at Bansi Lal Stadium that turned out to be farcical contest as Baroda beat Bengal by 21 runs with 40 wickets falling well inside two days.

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on range of issues -- from Rafale deal to Ram temple and triple talaq.

Mushtaq Ali: Samson upstages Yuvraj to steer Kerala into quarters

Mushtaq Ali: Samson upstages Yuvraj to steer Kerala into quarters

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Sanju Samson smashed 72 off 56 balls as Kerala completed a five wicket win over Punjab to cruise into the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy, in Kochi, on Saturday.

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The move is aimed at reflecting the diversity of India and highlighting the contribution of prominent personalities.

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The annual talk-fest of rich and powerful from across the world in snow-laden Alpine resort town of Davos will be attended by nearly 40 heads of government among more than 2,500 global leaders from over 100 countries.

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Why Dalit leaders cross over to the BJP

'Save Democracy' rally: Sonia, Rahul released after courting arrest

'Save Democracy' rally: Sonia, Rahul released after courting arrest

Rediff.com6 May 2016

A combative Congress president also hit out at the Centre saying it should not try to frighten them and that they 'would not allow democratic institutions to be weakened or destroyed'

Ranji Roundup: Gurkeerat shines as Punjab thrash Andhra

Ranji Roundup: Gurkeerat shines as Punjab thrash Andhra

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Off-spinner Gurkeerat Singh Mann registered his career best bowling figures as Punjab defeated a sorry-looking Andhra by seven wickets on the second day of a Group 'B' Ranji Trophy match, in Patiala, on Saturday.

Ranji round-up: Patient Lad helps Mumbai eke out draw against Baroda

Ranji round-up: Patient Lad helps Mumbai eke out draw against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

A round-up of results of Ranji matches played on Sunday

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

When Correa was hailed as India's greatest architect in 2013, he said, 'Greatest is so...so definite. Most innovative might have been better'

'Wounded' Jaswant slams NaMo worship in BJP

'Wounded' Jaswant slams NaMo worship in BJP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

In a sharp attack on Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party campaign centric around him, expelled party veteran Jaswant Singh on Sunday deprecated "veneration" of an individual and said world was full of graveyards of those who are considered indispensable to their nation.

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Modi sings a new tune: Embrace inclusion, shun aggression

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Modi's tweets talk about the celebration of democracy and also puts emphasis on the education of girls, says Mayank Mishra

Ranji Trophy: Chand, Gambhir shine for Delhi in draw against Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Chand, Gambhir shine for Delhi in draw against Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.

'The L-G is playing a dangerous game'

'The L-G is playing a dangerous game'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

In an interview with Rediff.com Puducherry CM spoke about his plans for the state, Rahul Gandhi and his daily friction with the lieutenant governor.

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

2 years of Raghuram Rajan: Many hits but some misses, too

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

We need a change in mindset, says the RBI Governor.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai gather three points; UP stun Andhra

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai gather three points; UP stun Andhra

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Riding on Shreyas Iyer's marathon knock of 173, Ranji giants Mumbai gathered three points against Baroda on the basis of first innings lead in their Group B cricket encounter, in Vadodra, on Sunday.

Why was Indrani fasting?

Why was Indrani fasting?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

It turned out that Indrani, who was wearing the Navratri Day 2 green, was fasting for the festival. That caused the impish CBI prosecutor Badami to ask her police detail, "looking for salvation?".

'It was impressive. I did not expect this from Rahul Gandhi'

'It was impressive. I did not expect this from Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Rahul would know that fealty can be a fickle thing, and that if the Congress bucks the trend and actually wins the next national election, selfies with him would find their way from phones to walls, replacing those taken with Modi.