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Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The church authorities said Swamy's body will be cremated in Mumbai after completing certain formalities and his ashes will be taken to Ranchi and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, the state where he was based.

Swamy's plea seeking to set aside Air India divestment dismissed

Swamy's plea seeking to set aside Air India divestment dismissed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday dismissed BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking to set aside the Air India divestment process on the allegation that the methodology adopted by the government in the valuation of the national carrier was "arbitrary, illegal and against public interest". The order was passed by a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh. The court said a detailed order will be uploaded. "Dr. Subramanian Swamy, sir we are dismissing this matter...," the bench said.

Stan Swamy's death: Opposition leaders write to Prez

Stan Swamy's death: Opposition leaders write to Prez

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The 84-year-old priest-activist Stan Swamy, arrested under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the Elgar Parishad case, died at a Mumbai hospital Monday in the middle of his fight for bail on health grounds.

Nobel Prize, World Bank Chief... anything is possible for R3

Nobel Prize, World Bank Chief... anything is possible for R3

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'With his envious academic record, extraordinary research calibre and unparalleled work experience, we can trust him to become the first Indian -- fully Indian, not one of those Americans of Indian origin -- to win the Nobel Prize in Economics,' says Sudhir Bisht.

Who kept Swamy out of the BJP for 30 years?

Who kept Swamy out of the BJP for 30 years?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'The animosity in the BJP against Swamy continued for a good more than thirty years.' 'It was only after herculean efforts by a reconstituted and more just RSS, that Swamy was finally inducted into the BJP in 2013.'

Varun Gandhi: Man To Watch In BJP-UP

Varun Gandhi: Man To Watch In BJP-UP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Varun, by remaining silent on the BJP action against him but at the same time remaining unperturbed and active, has shown that he is no pushover, observe Sunil Gatade and Venkatesh Kesari.

Why should I dislike Chidambaram?: Swamy

Why should I dislike Chidambaram?: Swamy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

'He has said he was my student at Harvard. I don't recall that. I guess he must have been a poor student. If he had been a good student, I would have remembered him.' Dr Subramanian Swamy, outspoken and controversial, as always.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

2G spectrum scam: PM saved from embarrassment

2G spectrum scam: PM saved from embarrassment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

The Congress and the central government heaved a sigh of relief on Tuesday with the Supreme Court holding that the prime minister was not obliged to sanction any permission to Dr Subramanian Swamy for prosecuting Telecom Minister A Raja, who has since resigned, in the 2G spectrum scam.

Rajan's policies are anti-farm sector: Swamy

Rajan's policies are anti-farm sector: Swamy

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Continuing his tirade against Raghuram Rajan, BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Friday said RBI Governor's policies have finished small industries and are anti-agriculture.

Authenticate documents or comments will be expunged: Swamy told

Authenticate documents or comments will be expunged: Swamy told

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The chairman asked Swamy to produce documents he quoted from in the AgustaWestland debate after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue.

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

It is in circumstances like this that the Constitution becomes extremely important. It reminds us that we have a commitment towards higher human values to fulfil, a path to get back to, suggests Shyam G Menon.Else, we risk being rudderless in an ocean of money and majoritarianism, suggests Shyam G Menon.

'I will implicate Sonia Gandhi in the 2G case'

'I will implicate Sonia Gandhi in the 2G case'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

"Just wait and see. Halfway through 2-G spectrum case I will bring in Sonia Gandhi into it. Nothing is going to go wrong in this case. This case is going to make a modern, new and clean India," Janata Party president Dr Subramanian Swamy tells rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

Nobody has authenticated Swamy's documents: Kurien

Nobody has authenticated Swamy's documents: Kurien

Rediff.com9 May 2016

"Nobody else has authenticated it (Swamy's documents), neither the chairman, nor me," Kurien said, adding that the responsibility of the documents rested with the person authenticating them.

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In an affidavit filed in the top court, the SLA has given details of the steps taken by it against Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy.

The Illusion Of LAC Disengagement

The Illusion Of LAC Disengagement

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Disengagement from the LAC will remain a chimera because China has given enough indications that the PLA will not move back any more. China has even deployed drones to monitor and deny any patrolling by Indian troops even in the buffer zones which are all in Indian Territory, explains Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

PM's affidavit vindicates my stand, says Swamy

PM's affidavit vindicates my stand, says Swamy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Dr Subramanian Swamy, president of the Janata Party, who filed the Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court of India said that the affidivit filed in the apex court on Friday by the government's lawyers on Friday, vidicates his stand on the 2G scam. The Congress has accused Swamy of trying to destablise the Union government.

Swami Vivekananda: India's anchor rock

Swami Vivekananda: India's anchor rock

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

In his approach to national problems and issues Vivekananda was perhaps the first one to call for a national struggle against the challenges of material existence. While recognising the need for re-discovering and rekindling the spiritual aim of existence, the Swami did not neglect to recognise the demands of the other existence as well, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

Harvard snubs Subramanian Swamy, drops courses taught by him

Harvard snubs Subramanian Swamy, drops courses taught by him

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

A meeting of the faculty of arts and sciences at Harvard University in the United States has voted to remove the summer economic courses taught by Janata Party leader Dr Subramanian Swamy. The decision was taken after a heated debate, according to The Harvard Crimson, the campus newspaper.

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Reiterating his earlier stance, BJP's Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to sack RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

The Best Political Biopic? VOTE!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists Hindi biopics about Indian political leaders: Some worked, some did not, but they managed to avoid controversy.

Swamy writes to PM seeking probe against PC's son

Swamy writes to PM seeking probe against PC's son

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has written to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh levelling serious charges against Home Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthi. Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has written to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh levelling serious charges against Home Minister P Chidambaram's son Karthi.

Subramanian Swamy targets Chidambaram again, writes to PM

Subramanian Swamy targets Chidambaram again, writes to PM

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Home Minister P Chidambaram's political rival Janata Party Chief Dr Subramanian Swamy on Friday shot a letter to the prime minister requesting him against inaugurating a hospital in linked to Chidambaram.

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Why Did TN Governor Omit Dr Ambedkar's Name?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

According to state government sources, not only did the governor insert some corrections, but he also initialled the final draft after those corrections had been made, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sonia instigating JPC demand, so PM resigns: Swamy

Sonia instigating JPC demand, so PM resigns: Swamy

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Terming Congress president Sonia Gandhi as "gangotri" (fountainhead) of corruption in the country, Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy said on Wednesday that the Opposition should not play her game.

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Rajan, Swamy alleged, is a member of US dominated Group of 30.

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Businessman P C Mustafa wants Indian Americans to return home, Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza outlines how Indian tech companies could grow, Gaurav Dalmia has some investment recommendations while Subramanian Swamy warns that India is flirting with a debt trap.

Swamy, Sidhu, Mary Kom, Swapan Dasgupta among six nominated to RS

Swamy, Sidhu, Mary Kom, Swapan Dasgupta among six nominated to RS

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The BJP government has recommended these names to President Pranab Mukherjee. A communique from the Rashtrapati Bhavan is expected shortly.

I'll throw Karuna's legal notice in dustbin: Swamy

I'll throw Karuna's legal notice in dustbin: Swamy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Janata Dal president Dr Subramanian Swamy on Monday ridiculed the legal notice sent to him by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Kaurnanidhi that he (Swamy) should be ready to face legal action if he failed to withdraw his allegation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief was also involved in the 2G Spectrum scam alongwith arrested former minister A Raja.

Chandrashekar Swamy: Ash, Abhi must wed before Mar

Chandrashekar Swamy: Ash, Abhi must wed before Mar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The guru claims that the wedding should take place on February 19, like he had predicted.

Swamy challenges Baalu to debate on Ram Setu issue

Swamy challenges Baalu to debate on Ram Setu issue

Rediff.com22 May 2007

"Let him (Baalu) come out with a white paper on surveys undertaken," Swamy demanded at a press conference in Chennai, and said he would seek details under the Right to Information Act.

US: Controversial swami held for theft

US: Controversial swami held for theft

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Selvam was out on bail after a few hours for $125,000. The police took away the computers from his home for further investigation.

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Creator of Rashmika Mandanna deepfake video arrested

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

On November 10, an FIR was registered under Indian Penal Code sections 465 (punishment for forgery) and 469 (forgery for purpose of harming reputation) and sections 66C and 66E of the Information Technology Act at the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of the Delhi Police's Special Cell.

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.

BJP ties up with Subramanian Swamy in TN

BJP ties up with Subramanian Swamy in TN

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The Janata party will release its manifesto on April 14.

Congress may take legal action against Swamy

Congress may take legal action against Swamy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology Sachin Pilot on Monday said that the Congress was contemplating taking legal action against Janata Party president Dr Subramaniam Swamy for making 'allegations' against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Gandhi family on 'flimsy grounds'."All the allegations that he has been making in the 2G spectrum case, particularly against the prime minister and others, are totally baseless and unwarranted," he said.

How we have become what we are

How we have become what we are

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

We need credible retellings of the times we have lived through, or the events in the immediate past that have shaped our today, says Mihir S Sharma

Swamy seeks to prosecute Sonia in Bofors case

Swamy seeks to prosecute Sonia in Bofors case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

In a 206-page petition submitted to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Sunday, Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy sought to prosecute Congress President Sonia Gandhi under the Prevention of Corruption Act in the Bofors case.

'Differences sorted': 24 new ministers to join Siddaramaiah cabinet

'Differences sorted': 24 new ministers to join Siddaramaiah cabinet

Rediff.com26 May 2023

A week after assuming power in Karnataka, the Congress on Friday released the list of 24 legislators who will be sworn-in as ministers to fill up all the vacant ministerial positions.