News for 'DIN'

Acche din aaye nahi, aa rahe hai: Manohar Parrikar

Acche din aaye nahi, aa rahe hai: Manohar Parrikar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has said people should not expect miracles from the Narendra Modi-led government just at the beginning of its tenure.

Israeli tanks reach strategic intersection in Gaza City

Israeli tanks reach strategic intersection in Gaza City

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Gaza based channels reported spotting IDF tanks at the Netzer intersection in Gaza City, a strategic point deep inside the enclave.

RIP achche din! AAP protests against one year of Modi sarkar

RIP achche din! AAP protests against one year of Modi sarkar

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against one year of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance government's rule.

'Eid Mubarak to all!'

'Eid Mubarak to all!'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Bollywood stars take to social media to wish Eid Mubarak.

Oppn, Dhankar in spat over Jayant Singh speech on Charan Singh

Oppn, Dhankar in spat over Jayant Singh speech on Charan Singh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar's decision to allow Singh to speak on the Bharat Ratna honour to Charan Singh drew sharp protest from the Congress, leading to a heated exchange of words between the opposition and the treasury benches.

Achche din have come to people, bure for those who looted them: Modi

Achche din have come to people, bure for those who looted them: Modi

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Marking the first anniversary of the National Democratic Alliance government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday presented a report card for one year which he asserted has been free of corruption and scams but has brought bure din (bad days) for those who have "robbed" the country in their 60 years of rule.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

Parliament adjourned amid chaos over security breach

Parliament adjourned amid chaos over security breach

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Friday due to continuous protests by opposition members seeking discussion and a reply from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Parliament security breach.

Taj: Divided By Blood: History In A Mess

Taj: Divided By Blood: History In A Mess

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

This Web series is more about wine, opium, sex, more sex, gay love and incest, rues Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

When Anil Kapoor Dared To Dream Big

When Anil Kapoor Dared To Dream Big

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Anil Kapoor goes back in time and remembers his journey into the movies.

'Aap jiyo hazaaron saal'

'Aap jiyo hazaaron saal'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'And 50 up from the MASTER BLASTER and it's an ICONIC one.'

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

High Drama As Campaign Ends In TVM!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

As the curtain falls on the campaign for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat on Wednesday, April 24, a ringside view of the closing ceremonies.

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Coming Soon! The Bullet Train!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

With land acquisition completed and infrastructure work streamlined, India's bullet train dreams are slowly, but finally, inching closer to reality.

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

'Economic rebound has run out of steam'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'When the average growth in the last three years was just 2.5%, how does that make us the fastest growing country?' 'They only tell you what has happened in the last 2 years; they are not taking into account what happened in FY21 on account of their mistakes.'

Why Are Voters Not Turning Up To Vote?

Why Are Voters Not Turning Up To Vote?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Is the unusually and unbearably scorching Sun and the general laxity, bordering on laziness, among voters, responsible, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

She is my physiotherapist, Odisha CM opens up on Vatican trip companion

She is my physiotherapist, Odisha CM opens up on Vatican trip companion

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Clearing the air before the end of the monsoon session on Tuesday, the CM said, "Shradha is a physiotherapist sent by my sister late Gita Mehta to take care of my physical fitness."

Fleeing The Israeli Army In Gaza

Fleeing The Israeli Army In Gaza

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

More than 100,000 Palestinians have fled south over the past two days, according to Israel, but they still face bombardment and dire conditions.

Kahan gaye woh achche din?

Kahan gaye woh achche din?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The Modi government is just continuing old ideas with a new twist -- of interference in matters where the State should not venture, says Mango Indian.

Congress and its 'Achche Din' dreams

Congress and its 'Achche Din' dreams

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The resurgence that Congressmen feel is in fact more sentimental than substantive. The substantive reality is that the Congress is a party in terminal decline since 1989, says Shekhar Gupta.

'Achche Din for those without black money'

'Achche Din for those without black money'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

In an online chat with readers, Investment Advisor Harsh Roongta answered their queries on the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.

Achhe din aane waale hain, quips a victorious Sajjad Lone

Achhe din aane waale hain, quips a victorious Sajjad Lone

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Lone had put up at his home in the border town, where the counting centre for the constituency was set-up. After he was declared winner, thousands of people took him in a procession to Boen Bagh (Chinar Garden) of Handwara where he made his first speech after becoming MLA.

Start of 'acche din' for Indian boxing?

Start of 'acche din' for Indian boxing?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Entrusted with the task of undoing four years of damage, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh says the bickering that has ruined the sport is not very difficult to control and he is confident of bringing in a professional approach in the set-up with his corporate experience.

Modi Is Being Outnumbered And Out-Rallied

Modi Is Being Outnumbered And Out-Rallied

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

This time Modi has no emotive message to take to the stump. Muscular nationalism doesn't work against the backdrop of China's successive inroads into Indian territory. Rising prices is a sore point that cuts across class and caste barriers; unprecedented levels of unemployment has the youth in a ferment. This has reduced the BJP campaign to a laundry list of recycled grievances and thinly veiled communal appeals, neither of which are working as well as they have in the past, argues Prem Panicker.

With nothing to prove, Starc's keeping out the din

With nothing to prove, Starc's keeping out the din

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'Just with having multiple broadcasters and a whole bunch of radio and print and the rest, I probably read into that noise a bit too much.'

Eknath Shinde Pays Tribute To Sulochana

Eknath Shinde Pays Tribute To Sulochana

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was among those who mourned her loss, and visited her home.

The 3 factors holding back Modi's 'Achche Din' for all

The 3 factors holding back Modi's 'Achche Din' for all

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

India's rising GDP may have propelled the middle class to become richer, buy new cars, travel around the world and build assets, but it further pushed the economically disadvantaged and poor into poverty and drudgery, says Devanik Saha.

'We gave her the same respect we gave our real mothers'

'We gave her the same respect we gave our real mothers'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

UK seeks to capitalise on 'achhe din'

UK seeks to capitalise on 'achhe din'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs William Hague and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osbourne, heading the largest business and ministerial delegation ever, arrived in Mumbai, their first port of call, during a two-day visit to the country.

Can these ministers bring elusive 'achhe din'?

Can these ministers bring elusive 'achhe din'?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

'The reshuffle was expected to show some sign about the BJP's awareness of the looming difficulties.'
'But there is no certainty that the new inductees will be able to breathe life into the government,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Why Is The BJP Talking About Stability?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'What should surprise BJP supporters is Modi's call for 'stability' at the manifesto launch, a theme that he and his team members had not touched ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 and 2019.' 'The last time the party called for 'stability at the Centre' was in 1998 and 1999,' recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

Dom's Take: Will Congress see Acche Din?

Dom's Take: Will Congress see Acche Din?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Dominic Xavier wonders if the Congress will ever see happy days again.

After big setback, rescuers now prepare for vertical drilling

After big setback, rescuers now prepare for vertical drilling

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

We need to have patience as it is a dangerous operation,NDMA member Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said.

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

He said over 30 people were detained for questioning during searches in 30 Rohingya settlements in Jammu city.

'I can't fight with anyone'

'I can't fight with anyone'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'I'm disappointed, but you just have to move forward.'

'Are these achche din?' Politicians, media bodies slam NDTV India ban

'Are these achche din?' Politicians, media bodies slam NDTV India ban

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The leaders of non-Bharatiya Janata Party parties and the media bodies also demanded immediate withdrawal of the order imposing the blackout on November 9.

BJP chose to part when we stood by it in its 'bure din': Aditya

BJP chose to part when we stood by it in its 'bure din': Aditya

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Following the split with the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena blamed its former ally for "choosing to part ways" in spite of it standing by the party during its 'bure din".