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'Why Is There No Accountability In The Congress'

'Why Is There No Accountability In The Congress'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'Fixing accountability in the Congress must be addressed on a war footing.' 'It is impossible for Sonia Gandhi to know each and every party worker, so she has to rely on advisors.' 'If they guide or misguide, the blame should go to them.'

PIX: Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore receive Padma awards

PIX: Sridevi, Sharmila Tagore receive Padma awards

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The actors were awarded at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Darbar Hall on April 5.

Pro-CAA remark puts Rajini in BJP's court

Pro-CAA remark puts Rajini in BJP's court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

While critics and protestors have multifarious arguments to offer, the defence of CAA has been uni-dimensional and uni-focussed as has been the case with most policies of the Modi government and the political positions of his party. But to be drawn into an issue that has assumed more than local and national dimensions, Rajini has knowingly or otherwise, taken the plunge and in favour of the BJP -- or, so it has come to be seen, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

PHOTOS: What Ayodhya's Ram temple will look like

PHOTOS: What Ayodhya's Ram temple will look like

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Gold and silver will be used in the design of the main doors of the temple.

Kartarpur Corridor will open on Nov 9: Pak PM

Kartarpur Corridor will open on Nov 9: Pak PM

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district of Punjab.

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pak to meet on July 14

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The delegates from both sides will discusses issues, including connectivity at the Zero Point and the number of pilgrims to be allowed.

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

If the Congress lost in Tamil Nadu in 1967, never to return, or the DMK and the AIADMK have kept their place in power and electoral politics since then, it owes not to their love or hatred for gods or for one religion over another. Instead, they had always been linked to performance and incumbency/anti-incumbency factors. There may be something in such constructs for Rajini's strategic team to consider, especially if the superstar is to enter direct politics by around this time next year. But then, they would need to brush up their homework more than at present, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fans to celebrate Ganguly's birthday in unique way

Fans to celebrate Ganguly's birthday in unique way

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The group has more than 9000 fans from across the state and the masks have been sent out to the members in various districts like Bardhaman, Asansol, Nadia, North, South 24 Parganas. They will be sporting the masks on Wednesday.

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Wait of centuries has ended: PM after Ram temple 'bhoomi pujan'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Beginning his speech with 'Jai Siya Ram', the prime minister told the gathering that a grand temple will now be built for 'Ram Lalla', the infant Ram, who had been living in a temporary tent for years.

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Amid tension over Kashmir, India-Pak hold Kartarpur talks

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

In the meeting, which was held in makeshift tents at the Zero point, both the sides discussed timing of completion of bridge, alignment of roads and other engineering aspects of the proposed crossing points.

1406 km through Punjab: Finding bliss in Amritsar

1406 km through Punjab: Finding bliss in Amritsar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Here is part three of Deepak Kirpalani's Punjab travelogue.

Imran rakes up Kashmir at Kartarpur event, India says reference 'regrettable'

Imran rakes up Kashmir at Kartarpur event, India says reference 'regrettable'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

India slams the Pakistani prime minister for 'unwarranted reference to J&K' during pious occasion.

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

What Modi-Shah Should Worry About

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The seat-share progression should worry the BJP. From the previous assembly polls of 2017, through the assembly segments in its favour in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and now in 2022, the BJP's seat-share has come down from a high 312 to 275 to 255. N Sathiya Moorthy reads the political tea leaves after the UP and Punjab election verdicts.

PIX: Prez receives Bangladesh's second highest award

PIX: Prez receives Bangladesh's second highest award

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Bangladesh on Monday conferred its second highest award on President Pranab Mukherjee for his valuable contribution to the country's liberation war in 1971.

Pro-actively pursuing case of missing Indian clerics: Pakistan

Pro-actively pursuing case of missing Indian clerics: Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Two Indian clerics, including the head priest of New Delhi's Nizamuddin Dargah, have gone missing in Pakistan

Sidhu 'on brink of' losing voice, advised rest

Sidhu 'on brink of' losing voice, advised rest

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Sidhu was the Congress' star campaigner and addressed over 70 public meetings in 17 days ahead of elections in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.

Sharad Yadav all set to retain JD-U chief's post

Sharad Yadav all set to retain JD-U chief's post

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Sharad Yadav is all set to be retained as the national president of the Janata Dal-United for the third term, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar told mediapersons in Patna on Monday.

Nitish Kumar faces dissent again in Buxar

Nitish Kumar faces dissent again in Buxar

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced protest for the second day on Thursday during his Seva Yatra to Bihar's Buxar district.

1 killed, 35 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

1 killed, 35 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The attack took place at 1:20 pm in Hari Singh High Street market area.

Deepika's beautiful tribute to Madhubala

Deepika's beautiful tribute to Madhubala

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The first song released from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani is a tribute to the immortal dance number Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya from K Asif's Mughal-E-Azam, which was picturised on Madhubala and Dilip Kumar.

2 IAF pilots killed in crash in Assam

2 IAF pilots killed in crash in Assam

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The aircraft crashed in the river island around noon, soon after taking off from the Jorhat air base

Adityanath draws flak for sharing stage with murder-accused MLA

Adityanath draws flak for sharing stage with murder-accused MLA

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Asked whether he will join the BJP, he said, "Why not? Whatever Maharaj ji tells me, I will do."

Kartarpur corridor: Only 500 pilgrims to be allowed per day, says Pakistan

Kartarpur corridor: Only 500 pilgrims to be allowed per day, says Pakistan

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In the agreement, Pakistan government has also said that information of pilgrims and security clearance by the Indian side will be needed three days prior.

Two Indians killed in Nepal earthquake

Two Indians killed in Nepal earthquake

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Two Indians, including the daughter of an Indian embassy employee, were killed in the powerful earthquake that struck Nepal.

Trials of a dieting neta! Gupshup from the Dilli Durbar

Trials of a dieting neta! Gupshup from the Dilli Durbar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Chhole bhaturas instead of cumcumber sandwiches -- diets take a tumble in the tough UP campaign; The star of the Congress Parivar and no it's not Rahul; UP fails to lure Didi; The Desi Boy who reads the The New York Times after campaigning... Gupshup from the Dilli Darbar.

Review Ganga water treaty with B'desh: Nitish

Review Ganga water treaty with B'desh: Nitish

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday demanded that the Centre review the Ganga water sharing treaty with Bangladesh as "gross injustice" has been meted to Bihar in the treaty.

'Amarinder was toeing Modi's line'

'Amarinder was toeing Modi's line'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'Change was very much needed for the Congress to win the 2022 assembly elections.'

Tamil Nadu politics gets a personal touch

Tamil Nadu politics gets a personal touch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

As leaders go, while Modi's visits to the state will be watched with curiosity, Rahul will need to be dislodged from the popular consciousness -- Tamil Nadu is one state where he's present, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Row over AFSPA: J&K cabinet unlikely to take final call

Row over AFSPA: J&K cabinet unlikely to take final call

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet is unlikely to take any final call on the partial revocation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act as proposed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, top government sources told rediff.com.

Row over AFSPA: J&K cabinet unlikely to take final call

Row over AFSPA: J&K cabinet unlikely to take final call

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet is unlikely to take any final call on the partial revocation of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act as proposed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, top government sources told rediff.com.

Amarinder declines Pak invite for Kartarpur foundation event

Amarinder declines Pak invite for Kartarpur foundation event

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

In a letter to Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Singh said it is a historic occasion, but regretted his inability to be present.

'Chinese dragon has the Indian tiger by the tail'

'Chinese dragon has the Indian tiger by the tail'

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'The immediate attempt by China is to get its way and gain territory through small steps without having a full-scale war.'

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

One of the largest forts in India, Mehrangarh is located 400 feet above the city of Jodhpur on a rocky hill known as Bhaurcheeria, the mountain of birds.

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Video: Touring the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

One of the largest forts in India, Mehrangarh is located 400 feet above the city of Jodhpur on a rocky hill known as Bhaurcheeria, the mountain of birds.

Photojournalist thrashed by cop, demands action

Photojournalist thrashed by cop, demands action

Rediff.com24 May 2011

On Tuesday, photojournalist Arun Patil met Chief Minister Ashok Chavan at the janata darbar and requested him to take action against a State Reserve Police Force sub-inspector, who assaulted him while he was covering a protest at Azad Maidan.

Tarun Gogoi sworn in as Assam CM for third term

Tarun Gogoi sworn in as Assam CM for third term

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Assam for the third consecutive term. Governor J B Patnaik administered the oath of office to Gogoi in a function at Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in presence of a host of dignitaries and the newly elected Congress legislators.Immediately after taking oath as the CM, Gogoi told the media that the top priority for the new government would be to expedite the development process in the state.

The four questions BJP poses to Sonia

The four questions BJP poses to Sonia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Stepping up attack on the Congress after it targeted its president Nitin Gadkari, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday put a four-point poser to Sonia Gandhi, questioning her silence on the various scams.

Kartarpur corridor: Sidhu seeks permission for visiting Pakistan

Kartarpur corridor: Sidhu seeks permission for visiting Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

In a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sidhu said that he had been invited by the Pakistan government for opening ceremony of Kartarpur Sahib corridor on November 9.

Omar administration packs its bags for Srinagar

Omar administration packs its bags for Srinagar

Rediff.com1 May 2011

The Civil Secretariat closed in Jammu on April 29 and will reopen in Srinagar on May 9. It will close here in late October and reopen in Jammu in the first week of November.

The story behind Chand Chhupa Badal Mein

The story behind Chand Chhupa Badal Mein

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

'Chand Chhupa Badal Mein were originally written for a film that Ram Gopal Varmaji was directing.' 'One day he said, "Mehboob, the lyrics that you have written are really beautiful, but the hero of my film is a goon. He cannot sing such beautiful lyrics".'