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'I don't want ISRO to be elitist'

'I don't want ISRO to be elitist'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The new ISRO chief talks bout the road ahead in his first interview after taking charge.

Arms lobby has become very powerful: VK Singh

Arms lobby has become very powerful: VK Singh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Former Army Chief Gen VK Singh on Thursday alleged that the arms lobby had become "very powerful" and was now a part of the "system" in the country.

I DO NOT want Modi as my PM: Amartya Sen

I DO NOT want Modi as my PM: Amartya Sen

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has said he does not want Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to become India's prime minister as he does not have secular credentials.

This is the first time Headley has spoken before a judge'

This is the first time Headley has spoken before a judge'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Headley's confirmation of certain aspects of the conspiracy, its planning and what his role was will definitely matter.'

NDTV may challenge blackout order in court

NDTV may challenge blackout order in court

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Talk of a blackout by other news channels in solidarity remained inconclusive because of the heavy news agenda on that day.

Modi@1: Poll reveals 72 per cent satisfied with government

Modi@1: Poll reveals 72 per cent satisfied with government

Rediff.com25 May 2015

A CNN-IBN-Axis MyIndia poll about the Modi Government's first year in power assessed the government's performance from a layperson's perspective.

No immunity for political parties from RTI: Govt

No immunity for political parties from RTI: Govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

The government has ruled out amending the RTI Act to give immunity to political parties from providing information after the recent CIC's landmark order brought them under the ambit of the transparency law.

'Modi wave' pushes Maya 15 years back

'Modi wave' pushes Maya 15 years back

Rediff.com13 May 2014

According to political analysts, Mayawati's social engineering to unite the lower castes with the upper ones seems to have backfired.

Delhi polls not a referendum on Modi, says Amit Shah

Delhi polls not a referendum on Modi, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

'Tomorrow AAP will say Dawood gave them money but they don't know anything about it!' Amit Shah tells CNN-IBN in an interview.

Hyderabad will be a part of Telangana after 10 years: Digvijay

Hyderabad will be a part of Telangana after 10 years: Digvijay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Hyderabad, which would be the joint capital of Telangana and the Andhra region for 10 years, could be modelled after Delhi where law and order is handled by the Centre, Congress leader Digvijay Singh has said.

Now, Mukesh Ambani picks up stake in Epic TV

Now, Mukesh Ambani picks up stake in Epic TV

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani has turned a venture capitalist and is backing a new television channel Epic TV due to go on air next month.

I quit out of disgust: Justice Ganguly

I quit out of disgust: Justice Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly maintains his defiant stand on the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by a law intern in an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN.

Indian Olympic Association should accept IOC directive: Randhir Singh

Indian Olympic Association should accept IOC directive: Randhir Singh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

International Olympic Committee's member in India, Randhir Singh on Wednesday asked the officials of suspended Indian Olympic Association to accept the IOC's directive to bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections or face further action from the world body.

'Ideally food subsidies should not be indefinite'

'Ideally food subsidies should not be indefinite'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has warned India against too many populist subsidies

Yet another sexual harassment charge hits SC judge

Yet another sexual harassment charge hits SC judge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

A fresh controversy has erupted with another woman intern accusing a Supreme Court judge, who has since retired, of sexual harassment and demands being made for an inquiry by the apex court into it.

Modi upset over attack on Rajdeep Sardesai

Modi upset over attack on Rajdeep Sardesai

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modi's friend, billionaire Gautam Adani, called Sardesai and delivered a personal message from the prime minister.

Goa CM's U-turn on Modi: Gujarat riots a small incident

Goa CM's U-turn on Modi: Gujarat riots a small incident

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar blames the media for the recent controversy over his remarks on Narendra Modi's handling of 2002 Godhra riots in an interview to The New York Times.

Bindra slams IOA on chargesheet issue, asks IOC not to back out

Bindra slams IOA on chargesheet issue, asks IOC not to back out

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Olympic gold medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra on Tuesday lashed out at Indian Olympic Association officials for refusing to accept International Olympic Committee's directive to bar chargesheeted persons from contesting elections and asked the world body to stick to its earlier stand.

Deepika, Anushka, Kalki, Richa get together!

Deepika, Anushka, Kalki, Richa get together!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

We don't want to follow Modi's abusive methods: Ramesh

We don't want to follow Modi's abusive methods: Ramesh

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Congress strategist and Union Minister of Rural Development Jairam Ramesh in an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN has said that the 2014 general elections are not a battle between Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi.

Pawar Speak: Modi won't be acceptable to all

Pawar Speak: Modi won't be acceptable to all

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

In an interview to television channel CNN-IBN, the Nationalist Congress Party chief said that the BJP will not be able to reap any benefits across the country by having Modi as its PM mascot.

I did my duty; pillory me if proven wrong: Khemka on Vadra deal

I did my duty; pillory me if proven wrong: Khemka on Vadra deal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

"If you have to take action, the morality should start from the top, right at the top. It is very easy to take action with the people who are downtrodden, but it takes courage and guts to call a bluff a bluff when it happens at the top," he told Karan Thapar in CNN-IBN's Devil's Advocate programme.

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

After Network 18, Mukesh Ambani wants to buy Financial Times

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

If the deal is indeed being considered, this will be the first time that Ambani will be putting his money in a print media venture since he and his younger brother, Anil Ambani, split businesses to form their own groups

'There is a Modi wave in India'

'There is a Modi wave in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

'The Modi wave is superimposed by an anti-Congress wave. While there is anger against the Congress, there is also a pro-Modi sentiment. Together, it will lead to a Modi victory.' Psephologist Dr Rajeeva Karandikar explains to Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com the science behind his prediction that the Narendra Modi-led NDA will win Election 2014.

Aamir: Will be happy to work with Sunny Leone

Aamir: Will be happy to work with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why KCR's early poll call must be condemned

Why KCR's early poll call must be condemned

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'If the TRS, with 75% seats in the Telangana assembly, can be coerced into a sense of resignation by a tiny party that has just 10% of seats, then questions have to be asked about KCR's mettle as leader,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Indian rail projects outweigh rivalry before Modi's visit to China

Indian rail projects outweigh rivalry before Modi's visit to China

Rediff.com11 May 2015

China seeks to cash in on Modi's vision of modernising a creaking train system that 25 million people use daily

World Cup: What went wrong for Pakistan?

World Cup: What went wrong for Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Like, in Sunday's match at the Adelaide Oval, a lot of reasons will be apparent for Pakistan's loss, all that in hindsight, of course. So, after watching the match, that India won by 75 runs, former Pakistan captain Imran Khan analysed Pakistan's performance and drew up reasons for their loss.

Latest Buzz: Indrani 'slow-poisoned' Sheena, 'certified' Mikhail as unstable?

Latest Buzz: Indrani 'slow-poisoned' Sheena, 'certified' Mikhail as unstable?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

The Sheena Bora murder mystery has seen more twists than a television sitcom. As skeletons continue to tumble out, here are the latest developments in the case.

PM to skip CHOGM in Lanka, Khurshid to represent India: Sources

PM to skip CHOGM in Lanka, Khurshid to represent India: Sources

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Amid indication that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is unlikely to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Summit in Sri Lanka, the external affairs ministry on Saturday said no decision has been taken on the visit, which has been opposed by parties in Tamil Nadu as well as a section in Congress.

Sebi seeks fresh info on Reliance-Network 18 deal

Sebi seeks fresh info on Reliance-Network 18 deal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

RIL says Sebi has not asked for revision of offer price, expecting clearance soon.

UPA to benefit if Bihar gets special state status: Nitish

UPA to benefit if Bihar gets special state status: Nitish

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Narendra Modi won't be an issue in Bihar in the next Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said while refusing to be drawn into a discussion on Gujarat versus Bihar models of development.

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Modi very keen on downsizing the government: Shourie

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi can and will downsize the government, and the Union Cabinet could be cut by half its present size, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Arun Shourie reveals as explains what could be the new PM's masterplan ahead of Cabinet formation in an exclusive interview to CNN IBN.

'Arnab is a thought in the minds of people'

'Arnab is a thought in the minds of people'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

'Physically, he is your boy next door, but attitude-wise, he is an evangelist who does not mind shouting from the rooftops to take a stand on a cause he believes in.'

'Arnab Goswami is the Ekta Kapoor of TV news'

'Arnab Goswami is the Ekta Kapoor of TV news'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

For Arnab Goswami, the television studio is a stage and he plays his part to the hilt, with a finger on the pulse of the English-speaking audience, says Veenu Sandhu

Indian middle class is 24 million, not 264 million: Credit Suisse

Indian middle class is 24 million, not 264 million: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Credit Suisse report has estimated the middle class on the basis of their wealth rather than their income, says Prachi Salve ' IndiaSpend.

'Don't agree with 75 being a cut-off age for politicians'

'Don't agree with 75 being a cut-off age for politicians'

Rediff.com30 May 2014

I will not question the collective decision made by the parliamentary board of the party on allocation of posts, says BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha in an interview to CNN-IBN

Why Forbes' editors in India were sacked

Why Forbes' editors in India were sacked

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Indrajit Gupta believes the edit team was forced out because it had become more vocal in demanding ESOPs that were expressly promised in their appointment letters in 2008.

NIT unrest: HRD sends team, students list out demands

NIT unrest: HRD sends team, students list out demands

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh also called up Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and discussed the situation with her.

NDA projected to win 274-286 seats; Congress worst-ever at 72-82

NDA projected to win 274-286 seats; Congress worst-ever at 72-82

Rediff.com14 May 2014

According the latest CNN-IBN-CSDS-Lokniti post poll survey, the National Democratic Alliance is projected to win 274 to 286 seats, and the Bharatiya Janata Party is projected to win 230 to 242 seats on its own, it best ever poll tally.