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The heroes who are saving India's schools

The heroes who are saving India's schools

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

They are trying to better the country's education system.

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Mr Kejriwal has played it cool in distancing himself from Delhi's hotspots, adroitly pandering to the BJP's Hindu vote.' 'He neither visited the scene of JNU violence nor has he dropped by at Shaheen Bagh,' notes Sunil Sethi.

Hours after SC stay, CBI calls Abhishek Banerjee for questioning

Hours after SC stay, CBI calls Abhishek Banerjee for questioning

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) hand-delivered a summons to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee for questioning in connection with the teachers' recruitment scam case on Monday, allegedly over two hours after the Supreme Court had stayed a high court order for his interrogation.

Less than 100 ICU beds vacant in Delhi hospitals: Kejriwal

Less than 100 ICU beds vacant in Delhi hospitals: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

The Delhi government in next 2-3 days will come up with 6,000 beds at Yamuna Sports Complex, Radha Swami Satsang Beas premises and schools. It is also arranging high flow oxygen beds for the patients, Kejriwal added.

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Whether it was the MGNREGS or the NFSA or the Aadhaar-based DBT scheme for cash transfer, the Modi government has built on the basic architecture created by the Singh government. Policy makers in the Modi government, instead of discarding them as products of the previous political regime, worked on them, expanded their scope and reach, and used new tools to improve their performance, explains A K Bhattacharya.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

More trouble for Rahul in rape victim's identity case

More trouble for Rahul in rape victim's identity case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Datta issued notice to National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCOCR) and granted it four weeks to file a counter-affidavit in response to the petition.

Officers appointed through UPSC are 'dacoits': Union min

Officers appointed through UPSC are 'dacoits': Union min

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'I do not say 100 per cent, but many of them are dacoits'

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

At 19, he quit everything to work in a tribal village for free.

Delhi govt announces free metro, bus rides for women

Delhi govt announces free metro, bus rides for women

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

The move comes ahead of the assembly elections scheduled early next year.

Aaftab, Shraddha heard in heated argument as new video emerges

Aaftab, Shraddha heard in heated argument as new video emerges

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Sources in Delhi Police said they would get done a face recognition test done in the Central Forensic Science Laboratory so that Aaftab's presence in the video can be confirmed scientifically.

Are Wealthy Indians Paying Less Tax?

Are Wealthy Indians Paying Less Tax?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

While movie stars like Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan are among the top I-T payers, very few of the wealthiest Indians figure on the list.

Delhi Assembly sets aside Rs 50 cr to deal with coronavirus

Delhi Assembly sets aside Rs 50 cr to deal with coronavirus

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Presenting the budget for the sixth consecutive time in the Assembly, Sisodia said the Delhi government will implement the Ayushman Bharat Yojana of the Centre in the national capital.

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

Amarinder pens letter to Modi on Delhi pollution

Amarinder pens letter to Modi on Delhi pollution

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The chief minister further expressed the way he has been feeling about lakhs of men and women, and especially senior citizens, who can barely breathe in the toxic air, which is currently evolving in Delhi.

How to remove Delhi's smog

How to remove Delhi's smog

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'It is time to think up a policy of incentivising farmers in the states around Delhi.' 'Let's say a farmer is given an incentive for not burning his crop stubble and instead handing over the task of incinerating the crop stubble to a State-run-or-funded community initiative.' 'The incentive can take the form of, say, fertilisers, or even direct cash transfers,' recommends Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Daughter gives Kejriwal reason to smile, scores 96 pc in Class XII exam

Daughter gives Kejriwal reason to smile, scores 96 pc in Class XII exam

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Her residence may have been the centre of a political storm for over a year but that did not deter Harshita, daughter of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, who came out with flying colours scoring 96 per cent in her Class XII CBSE exam.

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

'I am not the target, my leader KCR is'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

'He is exposing the failings of the BJP, which is rankling the party.'

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rajasthan bandh called over Karni Sena chief's murder; guv dials Shah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Gogamedi, the chief of Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena, was shot dead in Jaipur on Tuesday by unidentified bike-borne criminals.

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Even media persons covering the agitation manage to reach the protest sites with difficulty as they first have to pass through checking and then cross multiple layers of barricading. A Bharatiya Kisan Union office-bearer at Ghazipur border, which now resembles a highly-secured fortress, said despite the odds, supporters from far-off places are reaching the site to express solidarity with farmers.

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The review plea by one of the petitioners Udit Sood has been filed with the apex court registry.

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Leading scientists and experts said this monumental accomplishment not only marks India's indelible imprint on lunar exploration but also demonstrates the prowess of human collaboration, determination, and cutting-edge technology.

Indonesian plane crash: Body of Indian pilot identified

Indonesian plane crash: Body of Indian pilot identified

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The Lion Air flight, with 188 passengers and crew on board, crashed into the sea off Indonesia's island of Java, minutes after taking off from Jakarta Soekarno Hatta International Airport.

AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

AAP to contest all seats in MP assembly elections

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

AAP organisational general secretary Sandeep Pathak cited the performance of the party in recent local bodies polls in MP and said it will form the next government.

COVID-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in traffic congestion

COVID-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in traffic congestion

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Mumbai saw an average 46 per cent decline in congestion during the morning rush hour on Tuesday. New Delhi's data also showed an average 34 per cent decline in congestion during morning.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Can India Be A Developed Nation By 2047?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

One hopes in his next term, Narendra Modi will take up the mission of inculcating respect for following rules in Indians as a mission. Therein lies the chance for India to become a developed country, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'No one can hit the ball better than Russell'

'No one can hit the ball better than Russell'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Rinku Singh believes no one can match the big-hitting prowess of the explosive Andre Russell, whom he termed as the 'world's best all-rounder'.

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Kejriwal's new jobs promise comes days after he assured free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state where polls are due by the year-end.

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The alliance adopted a resolution to this effect and said its theme for the elections will be "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India, (India will unite, India will win)".

Guv-CM tiff escalates in Punjab, AAP wants Purohit shifted out

Guv-CM tiff escalates in Punjab, AAP wants Purohit shifted out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The chief minister accused the Governor of interfering in the state government's affairs and, replying to Purohit's letter made public Monday, indirectly questioned his credentials for the post.

Delhi's Bhavye Suneja captained Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia

Delhi's Bhavye Suneja captained Lion Air plane that crashed in Indonesia

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The 31-year-old captain has 6,000 flight hours and the co-pilot more than 5,000 flight hours, the statement said.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

India captain Rohit Sharma assured BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly that his team is ready to play Sunday's opening T20 International against Bangladesh despite growing concerns about severe air pollution.

'Rahul Gandhi Has Learnt Nothing'

'Rahul Gandhi Has Learnt Nothing'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'Rahul should have learnt so much in the last 20 years. But give him a mic and he begins to talk without thinking about its consequences.'

Did Modi Slip Up On Dynasty Politics?

Did Modi Slip Up On Dynasty Politics?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The PM is seen as slipping up in confidence levels as aired by his 'exposure' of the BRS on a crucial issue as alliance negotiations, which is not done under normal circumstances, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Non-citizens not barred from seeking information under RTI Act: HC

Non-citizens not barred from seeking information under RTI Act: HC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The court stated that creating an absolute bar on the disclosure of information to non-citizens would be contrary to the purpose and object of the RTI Act itself, and the same cannot be read into the legislation.

Guj polls: Kejriwal joins force with tribal outfit

Guj polls: Kejriwal joins force with tribal outfit

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Kejriwal also targeted the BJP over its state president C R Paatil, and claimed there cannot be a bigger insult of the state's people than the ruling party appointing 'a man from Maharashtra' as its chief.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

'If Scindia were to be made CM...'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'...the Congress tally in 2028 would further plummet under 50.' 'A fresh face as CM would further strengthen the BJP and weaken the Congress in Madhya Pradesh.'