News for 'Chanakya'

Bigg Boss 10: Mona-Gaurav sizzle in a jacuzzi

Bigg Boss 10: Mona-Gaurav sizzle in a jacuzzi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Mona knows how to make hay even when the sun is not in her favour.

'Foundation of Modi's victory: Good governance'

'Foundation of Modi's victory: Good governance'

Rediff.com30 May 2019

'It is not that he has not committed any mistakes; he has.' 'But people were willing to forgive you if you were honest.'

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The Bihar verdict has shown that the people of Bihar don't desire to go back to the mandir-masjid rhetoric.' 'Jobs, wages and development are the aspiration of the people of Bihar and we hope the next government will keep that in mind.'

Akhilesh is oiling up the 'bicycle' to take on BJP in 2019

Akhilesh is oiling up the 'bicycle' to take on BJP in 2019

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Gleaning lessons from Amit Shah's compendium of Chanakya-isms, the Samajwadi Party is keeping its operations low-key and working on an inclusive strategy.

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Prez censures Delhi violence; says govt vigilant amid LAC standoff

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday strongly defended the three new agri laws saying their benefits have begun reaching 10 crore small farmers instantly, and condemned as 'very unfortunate' the Republic Day violence and 'dishonour' to the tricolour during the tractor parade by the protesting farm unions in New Delhi.

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

An MP who wants a pay freeze for MPs

An MP who wants a pay freeze for MPs

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'In the last decade, Parliamentarians had sought for an increase of 400 per cent for their compensation.' 'Have we really earned this massive increment?'

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

How Nitish managed to steer his way to 4th straight term in office

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Known for weighing his options carefully before making any move, Kumar, upon a closer look, comes across as a risk taker who has not shied away from going against the tide.

'BJP unleashed Chirag against Nitish'

'BJP unleashed Chirag against Nitish'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

'The BJP has the torch and with that same torch, the BJP is trying to light up its house in Bihar.' 'The BJP is trying to burn Nitish Kumar's house with that torch.'

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Why pollsters got Bihar results wrong?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The debacle that pollsters faced in the Bihar assembly elections is in part being blamed on the small sample size and lack of advancement in field surveys, says Sahil Makkar

Exit polls predict close fight between BJP, Congress in Karnataka

Exit polls predict close fight between BJP, Congress in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Ex-prime minister H D Deve Gowda's Janata Dal-Secular likely to play the kingmaker if no party gets the majority.

After exit polls, Shiv Sena goes soft on BJP

After exit polls, Shiv Sena goes soft on BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

With most exit polls projecting Bharatiya Janata Party's emergence as the single-largest party in Maharashtra but falling short of a majority, the Shiv Sena hinted at a possible reconciliation with its former saffron ally, saying there should be "no bitterness any more".

AAP set to sweep Delhi away, predict exit polls

AAP set to sweep Delhi away, predict exit polls

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

All the exit polls on Saturday have predicted a majority for the Aam Aadmi Party.

Most exit polls predict majority for BJP-led NDA

Most exit polls predict majority for BJP-led NDA

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Many exit polls predicted that SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh is likely to trump the BJP in the country's politically most crucial state.

Lalu flashes victory sign, says Mahagathbandhan will win 190 seats

Lalu flashes victory sign, says Mahagathbandhan will win 190 seats

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

As the exit polls were sharply split on who would get to rule Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday said their grand Mahagatbadhan alliance would win the Bihar Assembly polls with 190 seats.

BJP gears for May 23, begins prep for D-day

BJP gears for May 23, begins prep for D-day

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The party workers were busy overseeing the preparations for the D-Day and said the exit polls had underlined what they were always confident about.

IRCTC hotel scam: CBI grills Tejashwi, Rabri Devi

IRCTC hotel scam: CBI grills Tejashwi, Rabri Devi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

RJD leaders attacked PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar, alleging that it was a malicious exercise.

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

24, Akbar Road has been the Congress party headquarters since 1978.

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'There is enough proof of science-driven research in the India of early centuries,' argues Kumar Abhishek.

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

At an online book release event, former vice president Hamid Ansari lays to rest the controversies surrounding his tenure.

CBI files chargesheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case

CBI files chargesheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

The case pertains to allegations that Lalu Prasad, as railway minister, handed over the maintenance of two hotels run by the IRCTC, a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, in Ranchi and Puri to Sujata Hotels, a company owned by Vinay and Vijay Kochhar, in return for a prime plot of three acres in Patna through a benami company.

'It was necessary for Shiv Sena to split with BJP'

'It was necessary for Shiv Sena to split with BJP'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'The Shiv Sena as a party was going nowhere.' 'Now Uddhav Thackeray has shown his partymen that he can take the BJP head on.'

IRCTC scam case: Lalu, wife, son and others summoned as accused

IRCTC scam case: Lalu, wife, son and others summoned as accused

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Central Bureau of Investigation, which had on April 16 filed the chargesheet in the case, had said that there was enough evidence against the accused.

Uddhav keeps his cool as Chakravyuh builds around him

Uddhav keeps his cool as Chakravyuh builds around him

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

If Uddhav Thackeray is fazed by the BJP's attempts to build a narrative against his government in order to bring it down, he is not showing it. He has fought against all odds to remain in the CM's chair and faced difficulties with a smile, reports Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Pollsters off the mark as AAP rolls to landslide win in Delhi elections

Pollsters off the mark as AAP rolls to landslide win in Delhi elections

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Pollsters were off the mark as no one predicted a landslide win for AAP.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Big win for Modi-led NDA predicts exit polls

Big win for Modi-led NDA predicts exit polls

Rediff.com12 May 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is projected to form the government at the Centre with exit polls on Monday night giving between 249 and 290 seats to the Narendra Modi-led grouping, which is close to the half-way mark in the 543-member Lok Sabha.

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants bail to Lalu, wife and son

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The case relates to alleged money laundering in granting the operational contract of two IRCTC hotels to a private firm.

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Why Tamilians will vote for Rajinikanth

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Rajinikanth will win the elections whenever they are held, predicts A Ganesh Nadar.

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'Howdy Modi is an unforgettable celebration of the crowning of Modi as a world statesman,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Deal firmly with evaders, Sitharaman to taxmen

Deal firmly with evaders, Sitharaman to taxmen

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

In 2019-20 Budget, the government had increased surcharge from 15 per cent to 25 per cent on those with taxable income between Rs 2-5 crore and from 15 per cent to 37 per cent for income above Rs 5 crore. Following the increase, the effective income tax rate for individuals with a taxable income of Rs 2-5 crore will go up from 35.88 per cent to 39 per cent and for those above Rs 5 crore it would go up to 42.7 per cent.

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley cool off Indian realty

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

According to experts, banks have found better arbitrage opportunities in dollar terms in mature economies with mortgage and leverage rather than take equity exposure on Indian real estate.

New media ensuring the emergence of new politics in India

New media ensuring the emergence of new politics in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The days of political elite have ended with the advent of new politics and new media. Today every citizen is a politician, social worker and an intellectual, says Ram Madhav, BJP national general secretary.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Special Judge Arun Bharadwaj granted relief to Prasad after he was produced before the court through video conference from a Ranchi jail, where he is lodged in another case, as he was unable to come due to health reasons.

Of all assembly polls since 2014, these are most important

Of all assembly polls since 2014, these are most important

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'The confidence of the Opposition will go up and alliances will be easier to form if it becomes apparent that the BJP is losing ground in the north of India,' says Aakar Patel.