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Tiranga And The Battle For Hyper Nationalism

Tiranga And The Battle For Hyper Nationalism

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The War of the Tiranga is a metaphor for a new battle of ideas in national politics, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Black fungus: 8 Covid survivors die in Maha, Guj reports 50 cases

Black fungus: 8 Covid survivors die in Maha, Guj reports 50 cases

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The fungus, also called `black fungus', is present in the environment, but those with suppressed immunity or co-morbidities are more vulnerable to its infection, he said.

Did the US turn a blind eye to the Taliban till...

Did the US turn a blind eye to the Taliban till...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

'It is important to note that American officials were trying their best to use the Taliban for their oil games till December 1997 when Mullah Ghous was invited to America. State Department officials did not show any interest in capturing or killing Osama bin Laden even at that time.'

Rubber bullets may replace pellet guns in Kashmir

Rubber bullets may replace pellet guns in Kashmir

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Centre has examined other alternatives to pellet guns like skunk water, laser dazzler and chilli-filled pava shells which are found to be "not so successful" like the controversial pellet guns.

At Chintan Shivir, Cong moots '1 family, 1 ticket' formula

At Chintan Shivir, Cong moots '1 family, 1 ticket' formula

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Sending out a clear message to Congress ranks, Sonia said the party will have to change its style of functioning with changing times and urged them to keep the organisation above their personal ambitions.

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

'Most countries won't forgive deaths of children'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'The deaths of the children in the Gambia would batter India's reputation as the developing world's pharmacy.'

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

How racism at Yorkshire almost drove Rafiq to suicide

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Azeem Rafiq claimed 'institutional racism' at the club, which has not offered a response so far.

This cricketer has won 2 World Cups for India

This cricketer has won 2 World Cups for India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Disability is god's gift.' 'Had I not been blind, I don't think I would have got the chance to represent my country.'

OUTRAGEOUS! Can you study like this?

OUTRAGEOUS! Can you study like this?

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Welfarism vs Industry: The challenge awaiting Vijayan

Welfarism vs Industry: The challenge awaiting Vijayan

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The LDF government -- which has negotiated a series of crises in the form of natural disasters to the Covid pandemic -- cannot turn a blind eye to the accumulated debt of the state that now exceeds Rs 3 trillion and the need for more jobs, investment and industry.

Balasaheb's Sainik vs Uddhav's Sainik

Balasaheb's Sainik vs Uddhav's Sainik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The world knew who Balasaheb's Shiv Sainik was. But who was Uddhav's Shiv Sainik? And most importantly, why did he believe in Uddhav, and not Nitin Gadkari or Devendra Fadnavis?

Why did Mamata call herself a 'big donkey'

Why did Mamata call herself a 'big donkey'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

"I say I am a 'big donkey' (Ami ekta boro gadha) for having failed to recognise them. I dont know (about it), but people say their 'empire' is worth Rs 5,000 crore and they will use money to buy votes. But don't vote for them," Banerjee told the rally.

'We are being weakened and this is advantageous to our enemies'

'We are being weakened and this is advantageous to our enemies'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

'Instead of developing the capacity, capability and strength to fight our external enemies, we are turning our own people against each other.'

'I was a lambi race ka ghoda, but...'

'I was a lambi race ka ghoda, but...'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Salman sir hears everyone out.' 'I felt Karan sir hears girls out more then the men.'

Quoting Nehru, Modi singles out Congress in Lok Sabha speech

Quoting Nehru, Modi singles out Congress in Lok Sabha speech

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Replying to the debate in Lok Sabha on Motion of Thanks to President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the Parliament, Modi said the Congress' 'arrogance' has not gone away despite multiple electoral defeats and its 'misdeeds' seem to indicate that it has made up its mind not to come to power for the next 100 years.

Red Bull head suggested 'corona camp' for F1 drivers

Red Bull head suggested 'corona camp' for F1 drivers

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Formula One has said it hopes to get the season started some time in the European summer with a reduced calendar of 15-18 races.

Bypolls: Voting lowest in Punjab, SP alleges rigging in UP

Bypolls: Voting lowest in Punjab, SP alleges rigging in UP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Polling was by and large peaceful in the bypolls for three Lok Sabha and seven assembly seats spread across five states and Delhi on Thursday barring an incident of stabbing of a policeman in Tripura, where polling was the highest at 76.62 per cent.

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

According to state government sources, not only did the governor insert some corrections, but he also initialled the final draft after those corrections had been made, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

Kerala man worships 'Corona Devi' to ward off COVID-19

Kerala man worships 'Corona Devi' to ward off COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Many in the social media have questioned his motive, while others have said he was doing it just for publicity and some said it was just superstition.

Delhi sounds alarm of depleting vaccine stock

Delhi sounds alarm of depleting vaccine stock

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Delhi on Monday sounded an alert of its depleting vaccine stock, with Health Minister Satyendar Jain saying that the national capital has only one day's Covaxin jabs left and its Covishield doses will last for just three to four days.

And the price keeps rising: Modi suit gets Rs 1.48 crore bid

And the price keeps rising: Modi suit gets Rs 1.48 crore bid

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The monogrammed pinstripe suit received a fresh bid of Rs 1.41 crore

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Allan Jones is visually challenged since birth but he still turns up to take his designated seat whenever there is a Test match at the Basin Reverse.

'The world will see farmers' resolve today'

'The world will see farmers' resolve today'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'There will be more than three to four lakh tractors and farmers, four to five times that number, displaying their resolve in front of a deaf, mute and a government blind to their plight.'

'Government does not want independent journalism'

'Government does not want independent journalism'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'They are deliberately targeting journalists who are not succumbing to government pressure and therefore these journalists are paying a price.'

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

How the Navy saved 125 from a raging sea

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With 40 officers and 260 men, INS Kochi sailed into the eye of a cyclonic storm and rescued 125 men who had jumped into the sea from a sinking barge. It was one of the Indian Navy's greatest rescue operations.

Rohit reacts to rift rumours with Kohli

Rohit reacts to rift rumours with Kohli

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Coach Ravi Shastri too had rubbished the reports of differences between the two star players.

'RBI should be more concerned about inflation'

'RBI should be more concerned about inflation'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'We have lived through 10% plus inflation in India and we are aware of the economic pitfall.' 'With the RBI now having formally adopted an inflation target range, they cannot turn a blind eye to the impending risks.'

Who is to blame for Australia's ball-tampering scandal?

Who is to blame for Australia's ball-tampering scandal?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Darren Lehmann, the Australia coach during the infamous ball-tampering scandal, feels then captain Steve Smith shouldn't have turned a 'blind eye' to the ill-fated plan during the Cape Town Test against South Africa.

Acid attack victims to get quota in central govt jobs

Acid attack victims to get quota in central govt jobs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

One per cent posts each shall be also reserved for people suffering from autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness.

Kuruthi review

Kuruthi review

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Kuruthi is let down by poor execution -- there are too many loose ends and most of the arguments seemed too forced, like there was an urgent responsibility to balance the blame without taking sides, points out Divya Nair.

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'The idea of Hindu Rashtra is one of the most inclusive concepts.'

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'You will never be able to do any work for society if you wait to make enough money.'

Man dies days after participating in Covaxin trial

Man dies days after participating in Covaxin trial

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The vaccine maker Bharat Biotech said in a statement that preliminary reviews indicated that the death was unrelated to Covaxin.

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Oxford launches COVID-19 vaccine study on children

Oxford launches COVID-19 vaccine study on children

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

This new trial, a single-blind, randomised Phase II trial, will enrol 300 volunteers, with up to 240 of these volunteers receiving the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine and the remainder a control meningitis vaccine, which has been shown to be safe in children but is expected to produce similar reactions, such as a sore arm.

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

India's first Covid vaccine trial begins, 30-yr-old given 1st dose

India's first Covid vaccine trial begins, 30-yr-old given 1st dose

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

In phase I, the vaccine would be tested on 375 volunteers and the maximum of 100 of them would be from AIIMS.

Watch: Why Zareen Khan doesn't want to be called plus-size

Watch: Why Zareen Khan doesn't want to be called plus-size

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Zareen Khan reveals what it means to stay confident in an industry which labels you as a 'plus-size' person.

'Not a reality show': Obama's fiery attack on Trump

'Not a reality show': Obama's fiery attack on Trump

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Speaking from outside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Obama said, "Eight months into this pandemic, cases are rising again across this country... Donald Trump is not suddenly going to protect all of us. He cannot even take the basic steps to protect himself."