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'You can't impose Tughlaqi decisions one after another'

'You can't impose Tughlaqi decisions one after another'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Your failures are not teaching you anything.' 'Your demonetisation failure is not teaching you anything; your GST failure is not teaching you anything; your (revocation of) Article 370 failure is not teaching you anything; your NRC Assam failure is not teaching you.' 'And now you have the CAA!'

India's patriotism problem is a lot bigger now, and a lot uglier

India's patriotism problem is a lot bigger now, and a lot uglier

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

We've got a national case of hitchyourwagonitis, a condition that causes people to believe that unless they shut down their brains and self-respect and concentrate on propping upsome ascendant star by smacking down dissent, they'll never get ahead, says Mitali Saran

Oppo Find X: Just innovative, not impressive

Oppo Find X: Just innovative, not impressive

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Last night, Oppo launched the Oppo Find X with highest screen-to-body ratio ever. Ashish Narsale reviews the phone for you.

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

How would my mother know her father's date of birth?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'How many Indian parents, still alive, really have documents of, their parents's date and place of birth? Not more than 27% of still alive Indians have got birth certificates,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

5 hurt as part of bridge collapses in Mumbai; railway orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Incessant rains apparently caused cracks in the bridge, resulting in its collapse, an official said.

#MeToo: Indian men don't see sexism as a huge problem

#MeToo: Indian men don't see sexism as a huge problem

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

'I see liberal men shocked at the flood of #MeToo on their timelines, men who rail against these terrible things, but who haven't had the slightest idea how many of their friends and family have suffered under their noses, nor how much,' says Mitali Saran.

You went too soon, Manohar Parrikar

You went too soon, Manohar Parrikar

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Nitin A Gokhale, Co-founder, BharatShakti.in and long-time Rediff.com contributor, remembers a most unusual politician.

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will monitor the work of various departments. Adarsh Shastri might also aid Kejriwal in this task. Somesh Jha reports

DTH providers cash in on CAS confusion

DTH providers cash in on CAS confusion

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

The Direct-to-Home service providers are cashing in on the confusion over the implementation the Conditional Access System in some areas of Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.

Dhinchak Pooja or Priya Varrier: Who's the hottest internet sensation?

Dhinchak Pooja or Priya Varrier: Who's the hottest internet sensation?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Which of these talents impressed you the most?

Yamuna river continues to be in spate

Yamuna river continues to be in spate

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

The Yamuna river continues to be in spate following the release of about one lakh cusecs of water in two phases from the Hathnikund Barrage and the Tajewala headworks near Yamunanagar.

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

With Rahul showing a significant lead over Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi in opinion polls across southern India but lagging in the north, the Congress believes his contesting from the south will help galvanise cadres.

Central team begins assessment of rain-hit TN

Central team begins assessment of rain-hit TN

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

The team would split into five groups and visit different affected districts.

'While working with Salman, I never knew what to expect'

'While working with Salman, I never knew what to expect'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'I've played Salman Khan's friend. How can I play anyone else's friend?' Meet Sultan actor Anant Vidhaat.

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

A team of six trekkers from New Delhi and Shimla is missing in Kinnaur district, officials said. A rescue operation will be launched.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

These unmanned aerial vehicles can fly at high speeds, detect intruders, do aerobatic maneuvers like loops, rolls, spins, and hammerheads effortlessly and communicate with each other intelligently.

Nathu La route to Kailash-Mansarovar to open from June: PM Modi

Nathu La route to Kailash-Mansarovar to open from June: PM Modi

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced in Beijing that the second route for the Kailash-Manasarovar yatra will become operational from June.

Rahul leads Congress fast against Modi govt, BJP dubs it as 'farce'

Rahul leads Congress fast against Modi govt, BJP dubs it as 'farce'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'casteist' and 'anti-Dalit', and said his party will always stand against the BJP's 'oppressive' ideology.

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, who is now administering Delhi after President's rule was imposed, on Tuesday made it clear that none of the decisions and initiatives taken by the Aam Aadmi Party government will be scrapped, including the 50 per cent subsidy on power tariff.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

37 years on, Netaji's soldier awaits his pension

37 years on, Netaji's soldier awaits his pension

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

A man who was ready to die for the country in his youth waits for his government to recognise his sacrifice and pay him his due in his old age.

Congress backs PDP's Mufti to form new J&K government

Congress backs PDP's Mufti to form new J&K government

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

As the deadlock over government formation in Jammu and Kashmir continued, the state unit of Congress on Thursday backed Peoples Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to lead the new dispensation to respect the people's verdict in the just-concluded assembly elections.

Our institutions are at risk under Modi

Our institutions are at risk under Modi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'The autonomy of essential institutions is clearly under question as the Modi government seeks to influence them politically.' 'The credibility of institutions such as the EC, the CBI, the CVC, the UPSC, the RBI, media, and universities, has been compromised,' notes Zoya Hasan, the distinguished political thinker.

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'Raj and DK have taken the effort to look at Moosa as a person.' 'Like, what happened to him?' 'What made him become a terrorist?' 'The emotional trauma that he might have had... that clicked for me.'

India-B'desh review of water sharing accord

India-B'desh review of water sharing accord

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

New Delhi also agreed to undertake, a joint inspection with Bangladesh, on the problem of erosion and drainage of Ichhamati river in West Bengal.

Exports grow by 25% to $7.3 bn

Exports grow by 25% to $7.3 bn

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

India's exports recorded a robust growth of nearly 25 per cent at about $7.3 billion in August, despite congestion at the country's major port in Mumbai following rains.

US announces 1 lakh dollars as relief

US announces 1 lakh dollars as relief

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

The US on Friday announced 100,000 dollars for humanitarian relief for the victims of the flood in the wake of the heavy monsoon rains in Gujarat, Maharashtra and other affected states.\n\n

When Virat didn't need a mask

When Virat didn't need a mask

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Virat Kohli batted continuously for over a day in Delhi and showed no signs of fatigue caused by the pollution, marvels Dhruv Munjal.

Amitabh turns 64

Amitabh turns 64

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The star cancels party as a show of respect to earthquake victims.

Kashmir after Mufti

Kashmir after Mufti

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Real challenge for Mehbooba Mufti will be how to make India listen to voice of Kashmir.

Kedarnath temple safe but off-limits for a year: U'khand CM

Kedarnath temple safe but off-limits for a year: U'khand CM

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

The famous Kedarnath shrine located in the Himalayan ranges in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand is safe but will remain out of bounds for at least one year, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna said on Wednesday.

Govt suspends highway toll till Nov 11 midnight

Govt suspends highway toll till Nov 11 midnight

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

To deal with the chaos at toll plazas arising out of the government's junking Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, the government has suspended fee collection on all booths at National Highways till the midnight of November 11.

Why the lockdown could be a big failure!

Why the lockdown could be a big failure!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'We should not forget the core purpose of the lockdown -- to buy time to implement a strategy to tackle the virus, to prepare for the final lifting of the lockdown and to prepare for a 'new tomorrow',' notes Dr Sanjeeth Peter.

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Even if something appears to be wrong, we can always request the government and Parliament to make amends.'

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Selfless, faceless civil servants and their truly heroic acts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Enabling the online booking and payment for Indian Railway tickets is one such case. Amitabh Pandey's book is about how he went about enthusing teams inside the Indian Railways and facilitating online reservations, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares his impressions from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India's landmark artistic extravaganza.

Rahul to contest from Wayanad along with Amethi

Rahul to contest from Wayanad along with Amethi

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

The Congress chief will also be contesting from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.