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Why is BJP shy of naming a CM in Assam?

Why is BJP shy of naming a CM in Assam?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The party is less forthcoming about who the chief minister will be if it stays in power.

'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.

PNB scam: Court allows confiscation of Nirav Modi's assets

PNB scam: Court allows confiscation of Nirav Modi's assets

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The special court, however, did not permit the ED to attach the paintings owned by Modi and seized by the Income Tax department as the Bombay high court had earlier directed for the artworks to be auctioned but the money to be deposited and not disbursed.

Bihar Grand Alliance vows to scrap farm laws if elected

Bihar Grand Alliance vows to scrap farm laws if elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Releasing the manifesto titled 'Badlav Ka Sankalp' (commitment to change) in the presence of All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala and other Mahagathbandhan leaders, Tejashwi Yadav said their government, if elected, would first approve the process for appointments on about 10 lakh jobs in the government.

COVID Kavach Policy: 'Daily Cash Benefit not paid'

COVID Kavach Policy: 'Daily Cash Benefit not paid'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole time director, Liberty General Insurance, answers readers health insurance queries.

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

Mann ki baat: Smile more to score more, PM tells students ahead of exam season

Mann ki baat: Smile more to score more, PM tells students ahead of exam season

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

With the exam season round the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday exhorted students and their families to treat exams as a festival and not as a source of stress, saying they should "smile more to score more" and not take it as "test of life".

FIR lodged over hacking of Amazon Prime customer's account

FIR lodged over hacking of Amazon Prime customer's account

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The FIR was lodged at the Sector 20 police station on Thursday after the complainant, a Noida resident, alleged that her Amazon Prime account got hacked and the problem remains unresolved despite assurance from Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, an official statement said.

A Feminist Messiah Passes Into The Ages

A Feminist Messiah Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sonal lived the feminist slogan: The personal is political, in a way few feminists have been able to. She will be remembered and missed for doing this not with a dour self-righteousness, but with humour and a rare joie de vivre, remembers Jyoti Punwani.

SC relief to Gandhis but trial in Herald case will go on

SC relief to Gandhis but trial in Herald case will go on

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The apex court also said that the Delhi high court judge has drawn a conclusion which can affect the trial.

Warning signs your ATM is NOT safe

Warning signs your ATM is NOT safe

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Before inserting your card, always check for any signs of tampering on the ATM machine, warns Aditya Shankar.

'IPL has played huge role in reducing animosity among players'

'IPL has played huge role in reducing animosity among players'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Before the IPL, the animosity between players used to very high, you now have different players from different countries sharing the same dressing room'

ICC thrashed for ridiculous boundary-count rule

ICC thrashed for "ridiculous" boundary-count rule

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'The real measure that was used for generations was least amount of wickets lost. So why have we changed that?'

Only hallmarked gold jewellery to be sold from Jan 2021: Paswan

Only hallmarked gold jewellery to be sold from Jan 2021: Paswan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Consumers have to watch out for four marks on hallmarked gold jewellery: BIS mark, purity in carat, assay centre's name and jewellers' identification mark.

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

National Anti-Doping Agency chief Navin Agarwal confirmed the former India captain was tested by NADA officials in March but declined to elaborate further.

Where free speech is the new villain

Where free speech is the new villain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The government of UP has made it a habit of sorts to move against -- or better still, lock up -- mediapersons who give cause for displeasure, says Shuma Raha.

WATCH: Supermodel Alesia shows how to catwalk like a model

WATCH: Supermodel Alesia shows how to catwalk like a model

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Model and mentor Alesia Raut reveals what it really takes to be a successful model.

CBI files corruption case against IAF officials in Pilatus plane deal

CBI files corruption case against IAF officials in Pilatus plane deal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The CBI also carried out searches at the residence and office of controversial arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari in connection with the deal

SC setback for Fadnavis in poll affidavit case

SC setback for Fadnavis in poll affidavit case

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

In a setback to former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Supreme Court of India dismissed his plea seeking a review of its 2019 verdict asking him to face trial for allegedly failing to furnish details of two pending criminal cases against him in his 2014 poll affidavit. A three-judge bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said that there was no ground to review the verdict pronounced last year. "We find no ground to interfere in the review petitions. The same are dismissed," said the bench also comprising justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose.

Herald case: HC scraps Sonia, Rahul's pleas against tax reassessment

Herald case: HC scraps Sonia, Rahul's pleas against tax reassessment

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The rejection of the pleas of the top Congress leaders, including Oscar Fernandes, will pave the way for the Income Tax Department to scrutinise their records for the assessment year 2011-12.

Weak monsoon may hit gold demand in rural India: WGC

Weak monsoon may hit gold demand in rural India: WGC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Gold demand in rural India is expected to be lower this year with weak monsoon affecting household savings, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).

From PNB scam to Patels's exit, events that shaped India's banking sector

From PNB scam to Patels's exit, events that shaped India's banking sector

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

For the baning sector, 2018 was a 'Year of Exits' - borrowers fled from the country as loans went kaput and many bank CEOs were forced to leave

No more tourist visa for commissioning surrogacy in India

No more tourist visa for commissioning surrogacy in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Foreign nationals intending to visit India for commissioning surrogacy will not be allowed to come on a tourist visa from Friday with the home ministry ordering strict adherence of surrogacy laws.

Why India may never become a world power

Why India may never become a world power

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The power of a nation is directly related to the revenues it realises from its citizens. But India loses a gargantuan Rs 5.8 lakh crore, as the IT department drags its feet over recovering uncollected taxes in time or holding up files in appeal cases, says Mohan Guruswamy.

MEA to approach UK for Modi's extradition after ED response

MEA to approach UK for Modi's extradition after ED response

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The ED wants Modi to "join investigation" in a case relating to IPL T-20 cricket tournament after a FIR was registered against him.

Shashi Kapoor's good looks helped launch Saeed Jaffrey's film career in India

Shashi Kapoor's good looks helped launch Saeed Jaffrey's film career in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'Once Attenborough had locked the shot, Jaffrey turned to Amitabh and told him in a very controlled but stern voice that he should never talk to an actor in between takes.'

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The protesting MPs did not accept the tea and snacks offered by the deputy chairman.

What do you think of Smith's new look?

What do you think of Smith's new look?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Indian Premier League seems to have calmed Smith and he has won over some Indian fans.

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Data shows that the current system of decentralised marketing and centralised procurement helps Punjab and Haryana farmers the most, while its efficacy in other states has been poor. Experts and farm leaders say success of the laws rests heavily on implementation.

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

After lot of deliberation, the CBI this year got the nod from the NDA government to file an appeal in the apex court.

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The bill was passed with 165 voting in favour and 7 against it.

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul move SC to quash charges against them

National Herald case: Sonia, Rahul move SC to quash charges against them

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi moved the SC on Thursday against a Delhi HC decision that dismissed their appeals seeking a quashing of summons in the National Herald case.

CBI court grants bail to Jagdish Tytler in forgery case

CBI court grants bail to Jagdish Tytler in forgery case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday opposed in a Delhi court the bail plea of Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, who had been chargesheeted along with controversial businessman Abhishek Verma, in a case of alleged forgery of All India Congress Committee General Secretary Ajay Maken's letter which was sent to the prime minister.

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The CBI had moved the trial court seeking permission for further probe in the matter saying it had come across fresh material and evidence.

Sabarimala verdict is flawed in many ways

Sabarimala verdict is flawed in many ways

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Hindu women devotees are not relieved but distressed by this judgment. If so, who exactly did the Supreme Court provide relief to? Who is celebrating this judgment, asks Sankrant Sanu.

7 tips to deal with a FLIRTY boyfriend

7 tips to deal with a FLIRTY boyfriend

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The golden rule is, not to accuse him, says Sybil Shiddell, country manager, Gleeden, an extra marital dating Web site. Ask him the reason and make sure you make him comfortable to open up with you.

'Modi is making 'new India' in UP': Parties react to Yogi Adityanath being named UP CM

'Modi is making 'new India' in UP': Parties react to Yogi Adityanath being named UP CM

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

The Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to appoint Hindutva hardliner Yogi Adityanath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister has drawn an avalanche of reactions from opposition parties.

EVM tampering row hits Parliament

EVM tampering row hits Parliament

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Opposition members trooped into the Well of the House calling the government a "cheat".

Smith cops stick over DRS controversy

Smith cops stick over DRS controversy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Calls grow for action against Aus captain, Gavaskar, Laxman urge match referee's intervention

Rs 43,000 cr! That's how much banks didn't pass on to borrowers

Rs 43,000 cr! That's how much banks didn't pass on to borrowers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The RBI, which has no interest or mechanism to get feedback from bank customers, is unaware of this. If made aware, it remains silent, proving that it has no problem in allowing lenders to short-change its customers, says Debashis Basu.