News for 'Dilli'

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Fandom of Kejriwal, who led the AAP to a scintillating win in the February 8 polls bagging 62 of the 70 seats, was visible as people chose innovative ways to express their sentiments at the venue that was transformed into a sea of colours as the crowd waved party flags and the tricolours.

Saina gets her passport renewed

Saina gets her passport renewed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Saina Nehwal finally got her passport renewed after much dilly-dallying by the authorities, clearing her way to participate in the World Super Series Masters Badminton final in Malaysia from December 18. Saina had qualified for the Yonex Sunrise World super Series Masters finals starting on Thursday after two of the Chinese shuttlers pulled out of the event, making way for the Hyderabadi girl to participate in the prestigious event.

Gujarat court refuses to ban book mocking Modi

Gujarat court refuses to ban book mocking Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The book dwells on a list of promises made by Modi during his campaign for 2014 Lok Sabha polls and claims that he has failed to deliver on them.

Repeal of land ceiling Act paves way for funds

Repeal of land ceiling Act paves way for funds

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Quite fed up with the state government's dilly-dally approach in repealing the ULCA in September, while releasing the grant of around Rs 400 crore under the JNURM, the Centre had warned the state government that if it did not repeal the ULCA, funding under the JNURM scheme would be stopped. Subsequently, the state legislature had passed a Bill to repeal the ULCA in the recently concluded winter session of the Assembly.

Modi minister courts controversy with abusive speech

Modi minister courts controversy with abusive speech

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party, Union Minister of State Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Monday used abusive words to urge voters to choose between candidates.

Centre yielding to communal forces: Left

Centre yielding to communal forces: Left

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Communist Party of India- Marxist state general secretary N Varadarajan and Communist Party of India state secretary D Pandian demanded to know why the Centre had sought three months time in the Supreme Court and agreed to consider an alternate alignment. "Why is the government not firm in carrying out the project," they queried. The leaders said other alignments were not acceptable since they will affect marine ecology and the livelihoods of the fishermen.

3 Lashkar militants arrested in Delhi

3 Lashkar militants arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Among the seizures made from the ultras included 2 kg RDX, a detonator and some hand grenades, Joint Commissioner of Police, Karnal Singh told PTI.

'I am just like Dr Armaan'

'I am just like Dr Armaan'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Karan Singh Grover's charming looks is a big hit with the girls. The actor plays Dr Armaan Mallik (intern) in Dilli Mill Gayye.

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

IPL sidelights: Golfers and the Delhi Capitals connection

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Be it India's Shiv Kapur or South African Brandon Stone, the golfers are keeping a close eye on the ongoing tournament.

'What's happening in the country angers me'

'What's happening in the country angers me'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'We might have been better prepared to deal with the pandemic had so much time, attention and money not gone into welcoming one of the stupidest men on the planet.'

High fuel bill? The Left has a solution

High fuel bill? The Left has a solution

Rediff.com30 May 2008

In no case can the UPA government pamper the private oil companies to make windfall profits and at the same time increase the price of petrol and diesel and burden the people further

In the (mail)strom of competition

In the (mail)strom of competition

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Mail Today offers free issues to woo readers.

Much ado about nothing

Much ado about nothing

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

After much dilly- dallying the selection panel of the BCCI finally announced the team for the third and final Test against Pakistan, to be played in Bangalore, and the list of probables for the tour of Australia in a hurried manner following a meeting which lasted close to two hours.

I wonder where our ties with Moscow stand: Navy

I wonder where our ties with Moscow stand: Navy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Adopting a tough posture on dilly-dallying by Russia on handing over of aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov, Naval Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta on Monday said such a delay would make India "ponder where our defence relations are going to" with Moscow.

Phew! No break from shaadi fever any time soon

Phew! No break from shaadi fever any time soon

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

'Till the foreseeable future, our evenings are chock-a-block with nuptial festivities and merrymaking,' sighs Kishore Singh.

Police must be insulated from their political masters

Police must be insulated from their political masters

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The Indian police is governed by the archaic, colonial-era Police Act of 1861, which has no place in a democracy. It was created to make the police subservient to its masters and, consequently, antagonistic to the masses, states Veenu Sandhu.

Now, injury scare for Vijay Shankar

Now, injury scare for Vijay Shankar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

During Wednesday's training, a Jasprit Bumrah yorker hit Shankar flush on his toes.

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Why did they not raise their voice against the pollution in the Yamuna earlier?' 'Why were they quiet for so long against construction and encroachment on the flood plains.'

Kalam approves new home in Delhi

Kalam approves new home in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

After months of dilly dallying President A P J Abdul Kalam has finally given his appproval to an accommodation in New Delhi close to Rashtrapati Bhavan, according to sources in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Bihar farmers lodge forgery case against Mallya

Bihar farmers lodge forgery case against Mallya

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

A case has been lodged against UB group chairman Vijay Mallya by farmers allegedly for forgery in the Patna district police on Thursday said.

'Taimur is having a good time'

'Taimur is having a good time'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'I am enjoying hanging out with my son.'

'Inaction has driven PM away from masses'

'Inaction has driven PM away from masses'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'The people are angry. They feel let down.'

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Given that the RGF is a family-controlled trust, why would the Congress defend it every time someone accuses it of wrong-doing?' asks Virendra Kapoor.

Meerut: Mob ransacks DM's office

Meerut: Mob ransacks DM's office

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Always ready to talk it out: Meet Karnataka's speaker

Always ready to talk it out: Meet Karnataka's speaker

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Over the last few days, K R Ramesh Kumar has made all efforts to ensure the Congress-Janata Dal-Secular coalition stays in power, resulting in him being under tremendous pressure.

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

India should hike defence spending to 4% of GDP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'As for tricky relations with China, India needs less of summitry type event management and more anticipatory analysis and management of events,' says Ambassador Jaimini Bhagwati.

FDI cap in insurance may be up

FDI cap in insurance may be up

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

The government said on Monday it planned to bring a Bill to amend the Insurance Act, which among other things, provides for increasing FDI cap in the sector from 26 per cent to 49 per cent.

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Saying the private industry will come and transform India's space programme is real moonshine!'

The Magic of Khichdi

The Magic of Khichdi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Every home across India makes khichdi and it still isn't as celebrated as it should be.

Delhi's first boutique is 50

Delhi's first boutique is 50

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

From being a single store in Delhi, The Shop is now in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Coonoor and Noida.

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Bollywood stars celebrate Father's Day with adorable pictures of their papas.

Sensex closes at all time high of 7,077

Sensex closes at all time high of 7,077

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

The markets opened firm amid sustained buying interest. The Sensex opened at 6,996, up 12 points and the Nifty also opened higher at 2,148, up 4 points.

Mallika Sherawat's Biggest HITS and FLOPS

Mallika Sherawat's Biggest HITS and FLOPS

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

We may not have seen a Mallika Sherawat movie in a while now, but she has given us some good films in her 13-year film career.

Will TCS shake up the market?

Will TCS shake up the market?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Saying Namaste With Pride

Saying Namaste With Pride

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Sudhir Bisht remembers how he was looked down upon for greeting a potential customer with a Namaste many years ago and how the tables seem to have turned during the pandemic.

Sadhvi Jyoti: The BJP minister who abused during a speech

Sadhvi Jyoti: The BJP minister who abused during a speech

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

On Tuesday, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti kicked up a storm when she used expletives during a campaign speech in Delhi. While campaigning for the Bharatiya Janata Party, she called the electorate to choose between Ramzadon and h********n.

Sena slams BJP for watering down prime-time rule

Sena slams BJP for watering down prime-time rule

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Sena slammed the cultural affairs minister Vinod Tawde for redefining the 'prime-time' for screening of Marathi films in multiplexes.

Venue allotted for Modi's Kanpur rally

Venue allotted for Modi's Kanpur rally

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

After a lot of dilly dallying, the Kanpur administration has finally granted permission to Bharatiya Janata Party to hold Narendra Modi's rally at BuddhaPark in Indiranagar on October 19.

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'The Modi government is not listening to us. So now we are coming to Delhi to talk with the central government.'