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Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Congress to challenge summons to Sonia, Rahul in SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The party said it will 'not only challenge the order, but will take all legal recourse and avenues'.

'Everything about Mandolin Srinivas was premature'

'Everything about Mandolin Srinivas was premature'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

'When name and fame come, people do change, but Srinivas was one person who never changed. He was a personification of humility and moved with all fellow musicians and everyone in society with respect.'

Ash-Abhishek to wed in 2007?

Ash-Abhishek to wed in 2007?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Bachchan family astrologer Chandrashekhara Swamiji has reportedly revealed the details.

Olympian Mary Kom is now Rajya Sabha MP!

Olympian Mary Kom is now Rajya Sabha MP!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It was a moment of pride for Olympian boxer MC Mary Kom as she took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP in New Delhi on Tuesday.

100 dancers remember M S Subbulakshmi

100 dancers remember M S Subbulakshmi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

A hundred dancers perform the Isai Vani Natyanjali to songs sung by the legendary singer, the late M S Subbulakshmi.

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The list of the prestigious Padma Awards 2016 awardees is out and superstar Rajnikanth is set to be honoured with the nation's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

Govt may name Rajan's successor after Modi's Africa tour

Govt may name Rajan's successor after Modi's Africa tour

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Traditionally, Prime Minister picks the RBI Governor after consultation with the finance minister.

Actress Saranya Mohan ties the knot

Actress Saranya Mohan ties the knot

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Here's the lowdown from the Tamil film industry.

Patel's resignation 'severe blow' to economy: Manmohan

Patel's resignation 'severe blow' to economy: Manmohan

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

He said it will be 'foolhardy' to diminish institutions for short-term political gains.

UP govt decides to add 'Ramji' to Ambedkar's name in official records

UP govt decides to add 'Ramji' to Ambedkar's name in official records

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The order soon got mired in political controversy with the opposition Samajwadi Party crying hoarse that the move smacked of politics ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Raise Mullai Periyar dam water level: SC

Raise Mullai Periyar dam water level: SC

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

The Court allowed the water level of the dam to be raised from the present 136 feet to 142 feet.\n

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

'Crony capitalism happened right under Rajan's nose'

'Crony capitalism happened right under Rajan's nose'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

'Raghuram Rajan is a wonderful economist, but he is not a wonderful Indian economist.' 'He doesn't understand India in the granular form.' 'India exists only from Delhi to Nariman Point for him.' 'India is much, much bigger and complex.' 'The new RBI governor shouldn't get ready to open his umbrella when it rains in America'

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Agarwal was admitted to hospital on Wednesday after he even gave up drinking water.

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.

Interesting tweets on the recent high frequency trading at NSE

Interesting tweets on the recent high frequency trading at NSE

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

NSE's own handle @nseindia was content tweeting out the press release in seven tweets.

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

India is under threat and we are agitated about cows!

India is under threat and we are agitated about cows!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'National unity and acceptance of cultural diversity was never more important than now when the world enters an unstable and dangerous phase.'

So, how are you feeling today?

So, how are you feeling today?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five diseases that are directly related with your state of mind.

Jolt to BSP as another close aide of Mayawati joins BJP

Jolt to BSP as another close aide of Mayawati joins BJP

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Two-term Bahujan Samaj Party MP Brajesh Pathak on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party expressing faith in its "developmental" agenda for poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, a day after attending Mayawati's rally in Agra.

Jagan ousts Naidu, bags 151 seats out of 175

Jagan ousts Naidu, bags 151 seats out of 175

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Jaganmohan Reddy will be sworn in as chief minister on May 30.

'NDA has kept 65 t gold with Bank of England'

'NDA has kept 65 t gold with Bank of England'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

The NDA government had kept 65.27 tonnes of gold with the Bank of England, violating the RBI Act, says Janata Party President Dr Subramanian Swamy.

RBI Governor race: SBI chief keeps guesswork alive

RBI Governor race: SBI chief keeps guesswork alive

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

RBI's current Deputy Governor Urjit Patel got 3-year extension in January.

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Two have already sacrificed their lives.' 'How many more shall need to sacrifice before the government listens?' 'Four, five or six? They are ready, waiting.' After Ganga campaigner G D Agrawal's death, a Haridwar ashram's sadhus are on a relay fast unto death.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

The mirage that is the Aam Aadmi Party

The mirage that is the Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

AAP has been vociferous since its inception and has mainly raised issues pertaining to corruption. A political party must have crisp and specific standon all issues which concern the nation not just corruption or secularism; and AAP has failed to deliver on all these counts, says Aditya Shah and Aadit Kapadia.

These babas have Z-category security

These babas have Z-category security

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Here are other controversial 'babas' who were given the Z-category security, though later, it was withdrawn from some.

Undermining RBI governor will have negative consequences

Undermining RBI governor will have negative consequences

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Dr Raghuram Rajan's departure holds lessons for all, be it sections of the media, politicians or the people themselves. We need to learn how to value and retain talent. At the same time the talented must realise that talent alone does not ensure the top job, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Pranav Pandya, head and mentor, All World Gayatri Pariwar, says he's not inclined to accept

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Raghuram Rajan's Kafkaesque trial in Modi's India

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Raghuram Rajan's exit reminds Syed Firdaus Ashraf of Kafka's The Trial.

Jayalalithaa is back as CM, the question is for how long

Jayalalithaa is back as CM, the question is for how long

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Even as an enthused AIADMK cadre celebrate their Amma's return, if the Supreme Court stays the Karnataka high court judgment in the disproportionate assets case, Jayalalithaa may once again lose her chief ministership. R Ramasubramanian reports from Chennai.

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.'

Muslim leaders suffering from inferiority complex: Pak SC judge

Muslim leaders suffering from inferiority complex: Pak SC judge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Leaders of Muslim world are suffering from an "acute inferiority complex", which stems from the "legacy of the colonial era", Justice Muhammed Al-Ghazali of Supreme Court of Pakistan said.

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Dr Kaushal Kishore Mishra, the prime accused in the assault case against Somnath Bharti, says he never attacked the AAP leader. He then explains the polarisation politics of Varanasi.

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

India was his Gurukul and its people, his shishyas

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'He was one of us. He was a perfect Indian. He breathed India, he wore India's core values. His faith was India. We will miss you sir.'

Indian Americans line up with big bucks for Modi's New York event

Indian Americans line up with big bucks for Modi's New York event

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The frenzy to be present at the Madison Square Garden on September 28 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian-American community likely rivals a rock concert held at the famous New York venue.

What will Pranab Da see at the RSS HQ in Nagpur?

What will Pranab Da see at the RSS HQ in Nagpur?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'If the RSS should be saluted for choosing such a scholarly statesman to address its highly trained cadre, one must also praise Pranab Da's sagacity for having gracefully accepting the invitation, thus disapproving any ideological apartheid,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.