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'Don't utter a word on the joint statement'

'Don't utter a word on the joint statement'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Worried by the growing dissent within the party over Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's joint statement after meeting his Pakistani counterpart Gilani in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Congress president Mrs Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday directed the party spokespersons not to say even a single word on the subject.

Mushtaq Ali: Tare, Bista guide Mumbai to easy win

Mushtaq Ali: Tare, Bista guide Mumbai to easy win

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Domestic giants Mumbai continued its winning run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy thrashing Madhya Pradesh by nine wickets in Mumbai on Monday.

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'I challenge BJP spokespersons that they have no idea what their party's ideology is because they believe it is only Modi's party now.'

'Habib Tanvir was the symbol of energy in theatre'

'Habib Tanvir was the symbol of energy in theatre'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Legendary theatre personality Habib Tanvir passed into the ages on Monday. Stage and film director Jabbar Patel salutes his memory.

Indo-Pak compensation case: ICC Dispute Panel starts hearing

Indo-Pak compensation case: ICC Dispute Panel starts hearing

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Monday was the first day of the hearing, which will conclude on Wednesday.

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Asserting that organ donation is an important issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Tamil Nadu for their leading endeavours in this regard while praising the other states for their initiatives towards the cause.

Honorary LSE fellowship for RBI Governor

Honorary LSE fellowship for RBI Governor

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Reserve Bank of India Governor Y V Reddy has been awarded an honorary fellowship by the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science for his contribution to the cause of the under-privileged.

So who was really responsible for Partition?

So who was really responsible for Partition?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Jaswant Singh's book has raised a fresh controversy on who was responsible for the Partition of India. Some think it was Mohammed Ali Jinnah; others say Jawharlal Nehru/Sardar Patel. The truth is that the seeds for Partition were sown at least 80 before Partition actually happened.

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Counting of votes is underway in assembly byelection to 58 seats in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh where the results will decide the fate of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Citizenship bill is a triumph of the idea of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

'This bill is for the children of Partition who are still subject to inhuman barbarism because they profess a faith rooted in India.' 'If India fails them, we shall be no better than a Pakistan which brutalises its minorities and has turned into a factory of intolerant bigots,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Kings XI need to pull up their socks against Mumbai

Kings XI need to pull up their socks against Mumbai

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mumbai Indians seek to maintain momentum against Kings XI Punjab.

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he regrets not being able to learn the world's oldest language Tamil during his long political innings as a chief minister and prime minister.

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'I would evaluate her on her past policies towards American Hindus and her future approach towards the community'

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Why Modi-Shah must thank Advani-Vajpayee

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'Like in cricket, M S Dhoni was the captain and Virat Kohli played under him.' 'Then Dhoni played under Kohli.' 'Now imagine, having a second switch.' 'That is the analogy here, and I find no other example in Indian politics, or even world politics.'

PM takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

PM takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

80-year-old Singh, who is the Leader of the Upper House, was recently elected a member of Rajya Sabha from Assam for the fifth consecutive term.

'Rajputs feel their rights are being snatched'

'Rajputs feel their rights are being snatched'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'The Rajputs feel they are being left behind.'

'Sharada Prasad was a renaissance man'

'Sharada Prasad was a renaissance man'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

H Y Sharada Prasad, freedom fighter, columnist and the speech writer of three Prime Ministers of India, passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday. Dr Sanjaya Baru, former media advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, remembers the man who was famous for a book that he never wrote.

Naidu lashes out at writers, accuses them of being 'selective'

Naidu lashes out at writers, accuses them of being 'selective'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday accused the writers, who returned their awards, of double standards saying they were selective in attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "growing intolerance" in the country and overlooked the Congress wrongdoings including Emergency in the past.

Manmohan, Chidambaram did not sign impeachment notice

Manmohan, Chidambaram did not sign impeachment notice

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The Congress, however, downplayed it saying the party did not want to involve its senior leaders in the issue.

Box Office: Uri is all set to be a hit

Box Office: Uri is all set to be a hit

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

'Ayurveda not practicable under US malpractice law

'Ayurveda not practicable under US malpractice law

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Lack of scientific evidence in the system of Ayurvedic medicine makes it difficult for the institution to be practised in the US, given the strong malpractice law in the country, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has said.

'People don't trust Modi anymore'

'People don't trust Modi anymore'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'Modi's charisma has started fading.'

Jindal, Haley not on list of speakers at GOP convention

Jindal, Haley not on list of speakers at GOP convention

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley are not on the list of speakers at the Republican National Convention.

Excitement in Modi's village over his first visit as PM

Excitement in Modi's village over his first visit as PM

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Ahead of the prime minister's visit, the administration is busy working on roads and ensuring cleanliness. Fire engines have also been deployed inside the railway station for cleaning of trees on its premises.

Bihar plans white revolution with NDDB help

Bihar plans white revolution with NDDB help

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Now, Bihar wants a white revolution in the state. So, the state has approached National Dairy Development Board to seek assistance.

'Only Soniaji can answer how active she will be'

'Only Soniaji can answer how active she will be'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

'Whether she will remain CPP chairperson or not, that she will decide.'

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Congress, not Modi, has lowered political discourse

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'A false narrative is being created, that Modi is a habitual offender when it comes to lowering the political discourse in the country.' 'Nothing can be farther from the truth,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

Linking Sardar with any party would be great injustice: Modi

Linking Sardar with any party would be great injustice: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

highlights of what Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi and senior leader L K Advani said at the Statue of Unity launch event

Manikarnika goes from strength to strength

Manikarnika goes from strength to strength

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Covid-19: How the testing infrastructure is struggling

Covid-19: How the testing infrastructure is struggling

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'India is too large a place to have just 10 labs performing these Covid-19 tests.'

Hattrick: Not as entertaining as a cricket match

Hattrick: Not as entertaining as a cricket match

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The Rediff Review.

Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi takes 99% pay cut

Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi takes 99% pay cut

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

As on July 31, the valuation of his shareholding in the company stood at Rs 9,830 crore.

135 kg laddoos already ordered to celebrate JD-U win

135 kg laddoos already ordered to celebrate JD-U win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

'Nitish Kumar stands no chance in front of Vikas Purush Narendra Modi.'

Why Cheat India flops, Uri is a hit!

Why Cheat India flops, Uri is a hit!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

What Chandrayaan-2 will do for India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'In a part of the world where the government tells people what not to eat and what slogans to shout and not shout, it is beneficial to develop a mentality that is science minded and therefore open-minded.' 'That is possibly why the space programme has always had support from all sides of the political divide,' says Aakar Patel.

Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit passes away

Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit passes away

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

She was admitted to Escorts hospital a few days ago.

'Why was Rahul running away from this case?'

'Why was Rahul running away from this case?'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

RSS leader Rajesh Kunte on why dragged the Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi to court and why he believes that the RSS is being wrongly targeted in this matter.

RSS thinker: 'Caste has become obsolete now'

RSS thinker: 'Caste has become obsolete now'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

'Let reservations be decided on the basis of the economic status of a family or person.' 'Give 30 per cent reservations to those whose yearly income is below Rs 200,000, and the remaining 19 per cent to those whose family's annual income is between Rs 200,000 and Rs 400,000.'

India reports highest single-day spike of 28,701 cases, toll over 23K

India reports highest single-day spike of 28,701 cases, toll over 23K

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

This was the fourth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases in the country have increased by more than 26,000.

Overseas docs face backlash in Australia

Overseas docs face backlash in Australia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

The AMA warned that this could trigger a major workforce crisis in the country.\n