News for 'Bleed India'

Did Doval exchange a princess for Christian Michel?

Did Doval exchange a princess for Christian Michel?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'As she was dragged off the yacht, the princess cried, "I won't go back to the UAE, just kill me now!"' 'She hasn't been heard of since then.' 'Perhaps she is dead.' 'If so, Modi's government has blood on its hands,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

After cricket and wrestling, now comes a volleyball league

After cricket and wrestling, now comes a volleyball league

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The league will take up the caravan format where all teams move from one city to another during the course of the tournament

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Move comes in view of big debt overhang in two sectors; companies unwilling.

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Hike rates, end price war: govt nudges cell cos, airlines

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Move comes in view of big debt overhang in two sectors; companies unwilling.

'China doesn't want war'

'China doesn't want war'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'China would rather tie us down; and bleed us as much as it can so that we aren't able to lift our heads to face them.'

Terrorism must be fought without discriminating between 'good/bad terrorists'

Terrorism must be fought without discriminating between 'good/bad terrorists'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

India must watch for signs after Peshawar that Pakistan is waking up to the dangers of Islamism, muses Ajai Shukla

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Why many Indians won't be able to afford air travel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Earlier, when they were selling tickets at Rs 1,000, a family of five could travel by flight.' 'When it comes to realistic pricing and the price becomes Rs 5,000, a family of five will have shell out Rs 25,000.' 'How many will be able to afford that?' 'You will see people switching back to train travel which is more realistic.'

'2 to 3 years for economy to recover'

'2 to 3 years for economy to recover'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'It was like a doctor giving some simple pain killers to a patient in dire requirement of chemotherapy.' 'There was no sense of urgency or desperation in this particular Budget.'

Testing for Modicare to start by July

Testing for Modicare to start by July

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

By April, operational guidelines for the scheme will be finalised and shared with states

Body of anti-toll crusader Govind Pansare taken to Kolhapur

Body of anti-toll crusader Govind Pansare taken to Kolhapur

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

A post-mortem examination was conducted on Saturday on the body of veteran communist leader Govind Pansare, who died in Mumbai after he was airlifted to the city from Kolhapur for treatment.

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to hospital few days back after he complained of chest pain, passed away at a city hospital this evening following a massive cardiac arrest.

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Sena taunts centre over Pak JIT team's visit to Pathankot

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With the five-member Joint Investigation Team from Pakistan having reached Pathankot to begin probe into the terror attack on the Indian Air Force Base, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday slammed the centre for 'welcoming' the team which also has a member from the Inter-Services Intelligence, saying that Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief Hafiz Saeed could also be a part of the team and no one would know.

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.'

Have you met a Bluffocrat?

Have you met a Bluffocrat?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

'If the school of bluffers includes those who get to the top not from deep knowledge but from delivering 'a clever quip or a leftfield surprise argument', then Modi is the undisputed Bluffocrat Emeritus,' says Sunil Sethi.

Ashwin seeks sharp turn in perception for white-ball success

Ashwin seeks sharp turn in perception for white-ball success

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'The future of finger-spinners lies in the perception of people'

7 warning signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore

7 warning signs of cancer you shouldn't ignore

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Sore throat, lumps and unusual bleeding are just some of the signs you shouldn't ignore, says oncologist Dr P Jagannath.

How Naresh Goyal's mistakes clipped Jet's wings

How Naresh Goyal's mistakes clipped Jet's wings

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Unless Naresh Goyal pulls the proverbial rabbit out of his hat or reveals an unexpected ace of spades, the airline he built from scratch - many refer to it as "his baby" - may slip out of his grasp, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Welcome to Jingostan

Welcome to Jingostan

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Modi-Shah BJP has resurrected dangers and the enemy from the past and built a scary jingoism. It's a great diversionary tactic but history shows it never ends well, points out Shekhar Gupta.

There is no need for meaningless talks with Pak

There is no need for meaningless talks with Pak

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

All those peaceniks and bleeding-heart liberals spewing nonsense about 'uninterrupted and uninterruptible' dialogue with Pakistan should pause to ponder the futility of talking to someone who is unwilling and unready to resile an inch from its unacceptable and unreasonable stand, says Virendra Kapoor.

Let's talk about post partum depression

Let's talk about post partum depression

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Contrary to the picture of a mother looking fondly at the child in her arms, experts stress that many women go through severe anger, insomnia, self-loathing and even suicidal thoughts after giving birth.

The miracle of the hand

The miracle of the hand

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The hospital that draws patients from all over India giving them hope by saving limbs and wants you to know that skin donation gives life to burn victims.

Nikhat selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers

Nikhat selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Nikhat from Telengana was handed the fourth spot in the 51 kg category which already has the six-time World Champion MC Mary Kom, RSPB's Jyoti Gulia and Haryana's Ritu Grewal as other contenders.

Did Mulayam Singh's comment make cops change stand to 'no rape'?

Did Mulayam Singh's comment make cops change stand to 'no rape'?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Activists and family members of the 30-year-old victim cry foul as the police claim that the woman wasn't gang-raped and that a single man murdered her with his helmet after she fought back. Sharat Pradhan reports.

Cracks in PDP: MP Tariq Karra resigns from party

Cracks in PDP: MP Tariq Karra resigns from party

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Karra alleged that the central and state government's policies of "unabated genocide", continued denial of the dangerous ground realities, insensitive and ad hoc approach towards the Kashmir issue and blatant policy of dealing with Kashmiris by way of "oppressive, repressive and suppressive measures" were the other reasons for his resignation.

What went wrong for Videocon

What went wrong for Videocon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Blind spots of the company were two-fold - managing cash flow and investments to upgrade technology and continue research and development.

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'The genetic thing is not in your control. The virulence is not known.' 'The only thing is if you can avoid it.' 'Once you get COVID-19, none of it is in your control.'

Cricket Buzz: Injured Lynn likely to be fit for IPL

Cricket Buzz: Injured Lynn likely to be fit for IPL

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

KKR's Australian opener avoids surgery after another shoulder injury

Why RBI does not want to hike rates

Why RBI does not want to hike rates

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Instead of a rate hike, or even a pause, there could be a window for the RBI for an interest rate cut

'We should prepare for more surgical strikes'

'We should prepare for more surgical strikes'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

'We should hit Pakistan, continue to prepare for surgical strikes, continue to punish Pakistani posts in the proximity of the LoC and we should start adopting counter terrorist measures.' 'That should be India's action without escalating it to a full-fledged war.'

When Saif almost did a scene naked

When Saif almost did a scene naked

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'I would've been the first butt of Bollywood onscreen.'

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

15 injured as 2 men detonate powerful bomb at Indian eatery in Canada

Rediff.com25 May 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that Indian missions in Canada are working round the clock after the blast.

The Jet Crisis: Please answer these questions!

The Jet Crisis: Please answer these questions!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'By August 2018, it was evident that Jet was heading into serious financial trouble.' 'Why didn't the DGCA stop all advance bookings right there and then?' asks Anjuli Bhargava.

A Hindu is a Hindu, tradition can't justify ban on women's entry in Sabarimala: SC

A Hindu is a Hindu, tradition can't justify ban on women's entry in Sabarimala: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Denying women the right to enter and pray in the historic Sabarimala temple in Kerala cannot be justified on the basis of traditions which violated constitutional principle, says the SC.

Can the deadly Ebola virus come to India?

Can the deadly Ebola virus come to India?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

With Ebola claiming at least 932 lives and infecting more than 1,700 people since breaking out in west Africa earlier this year, the World Health Organisation has declared it to be a "public health emergency of international concern." The disease has no vaccine and no specific treatment.

Markets sink as Budget session begins

Markets sink as Budget session begins

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Mixed global cues and decline in crude oil prices further dent the sentiments.

Minimum government? It starts right here!

Minimum government? It starts right here!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Nobody is clear what 'minimum government maximum governance' means.

Re hits over 11-month low at 56.76; down 26 paise on dollar demand

Re hits over 11-month low at 56.76; down 26 paise on dollar demand

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Foreign institutional investors pulled out Rs 86.66 crore (Rs 866.6 million) from local stocks on Monday, as per provisional BSE data.

Gosh! I've discovered online shopping :)

Gosh! I've discovered online shopping :)

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

'If you're going to tell me what a lame fossil I am, save it,' says Mitali Saran.

Will Jio conquer the sky also?

Will Jio conquer the sky also?

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The decision of the Telecom Commission to approve in-flight connectivity won't just bring cheer to the chat-friendly passengers, but even more to the telecom industry facing severe financial stress, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality testifies against officer

Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality testifies against officer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

An Indian man, left partially paralysed when he was slammed to the ground by an American police officer, recounted his ordeal as he took the witness stand in a US court.