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J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

J-K BJP takes out 'Tiranga' rally on Accession Day

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Dozens of vehicles, with the tricolor hoisted on each of them, were part of the rally which passed through Gupkar Road and the activists raised slogans outside the residences of National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti there.

63 Indian billionaires' wealth more than Budget 2018

63 Indian billionaires' wealth more than Budget 2018

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

It will take a female domestic worker 22,277 years to earn a top CEO of a tech company makes in one year.

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'Maybe the BJP believes, in the post-poll scenario, it will have the might to foist, anybody endorsed by the RSS, upon Bihar,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

TN announces Haj subsidy months after Centre scrapped it

TN announces Haj subsidy months after Centre scrapped it

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The CM said the state government has been extending grant for the Hindus and the Christians for their overseas pilgrimage.

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

'Both EPS and OPS will probably pull back'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'Both are mature enough to realise that a break will not benefit either of them and both will be losers'

'Mamata will come to power with vulnerable majority'

'Mamata will come to power with vulnerable majority'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

'Mamata's numbers will reduce this time compared to 2016.'

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Education, jobs, health and more: Experts share their wishlist.

BJP to discuss NCERT books issue

BJP to discuss NCERT books issue

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Education ministers of BJP-ruled states will meet party president Venkaiah Naidu and decide the future course of action vis-à-vis their decision not to revert to old NCERT textbooks.

Crisis on skilled labour?

Crisis on skilled labour?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

People learn inside firms, and their learning is best when the firm is in a brutally competitive and globalised market.

All Indians can now buy land in Jammu and Kashmir

All Indians can now buy land in Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Before repeal of Article 370 and Article 35-A in August last year, non-residents could not buy any immovable property in Jammu and Kashmir. However, the fresh changes have paved the way for non-residents to buy land in the union territory.

'NDA won't muster a majority in Bihar'

'NDA won't muster a majority in Bihar'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'Log kehte hai desh to humne Modi ko diya hua hai, par pradesh nahi diya hai (we have given Modi the mandate to run the nation, not the state).'

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rajya Sabha clears 10% quota for poorer sections in general category

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The bill was passed with 165 voting in favour and 7 against it.

NDA to oppose Reservation Bill

NDA to oppose Reservation Bill

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

The NDA said there should be reservation for Dalits and backward classes among minority community in the minority institutions.

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Allari Naresh's wedding

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Allari Naresh's wedding

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Telugu actor Allari Naresh got married to Virupa Kantamaneni on Friday, May 29 at N Convention Centre Hyderabad.

Women in Pak's conservative parts vote for the first time

Women in Pak's conservative parts vote for the first time

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Women came out in large numbers to vote on Wednesday despite terror attacks and repeated threats.

Modi shaping surgical strike into 'political asset': Rahul Gandhi

Modi shaping surgical strike into 'political asset': Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The Congress president alleged that the surgical strike was made public as the BJP was fighting elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Vaiko-led MDMK quits NDA, claims Modi betrayed Tamils

Vaiko-led MDMK quits NDA, claims Modi betrayed Tamils

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam led by Vaiko on Monday decided to quit the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre was acting against Tamils and betrayed the people of the state.

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

West Bengal: Is the Left on its deathbed?

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The combined Left parties drew a blank in the polls to the assembly which they had run with an overwhelming majority for 34 long years, with their vote share dwindling to a mere 5.47 per cent in 2021.

Naga peace process: What next?

Naga peace process: What next?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'NSCN-IM leader Muivah warns that the NSCN-IM has come very close to an honourable solution to the peace process with the Government of India, but if it does not materialise, then the Nagas will go away so far that it would be difficult to bring them back to the negotiating table easily,' note Sandeep Pandey and Meera Sanghamitra.

Budget 2012: More spend, yet no positive results

Budget 2012: More spend, yet no positive results

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Spending has been increased again, but there's still no effort in the Budget to improve outcomes.

Ban on H-1B visas to hit innovation, investment: America Inc

Ban on H-1B visas to hit innovation, investment: America Inc

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Massive restrictions on legal immigration - including restricting immigrants who contribute to medicine, science, and research in the United States, and who are working to develop treatments for coronavirus and other deadly diseases - will not only hinder efforts to save lives, but prevent job creation and hurt American economy as the country struggles to recover.

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

No scope for 'temporary' in New India: Modi in Paris

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Modi, who was in France on the first leg of his three-nation tour, said there have been a number of constructive changes in the last five years.

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

"Will anybody want a servant that who is on vacation when needed at home? And nobody knows where he is," he continued.

AIADMK cadres are wary about Modi-Xi show

AIADMK cadres are wary about Modi-Xi show

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

'To them, the day may not be far off when the state BJP starts claiming and propagating that Modi is next only to AIADMK's late boss Jayalalithaa,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The challenges of ruling Kerala

The challenges of ruling Kerala

Rediff.com20 May 2016

'Continuity in a common agenda is essential, not to disrupt the progress achieved so far,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Why India LOVES Modi

Why India LOVES Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We love a leader who oozes authority and firmness, notes Virendra Kapoor.

'Hatred for Modi' sole glue binding the opposition: PM

'Hatred for Modi' sole glue binding the opposition: PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Dubbing the next election a choice between governance and development on one side and chaos on the other, the prime minister cited the example of Karnataka, where the Congress-Janata Dal(Secular) alliance 'stole the mandate' to form government with 'development taking a back seat'.

Oh dear! Smriti Irani in war of words with Bihar minister

Oh dear! Smriti Irani in war of words with Bihar minister

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Choudhary answered to her objection by another message on his micro blogging site.

BJP, Congress, TRS step up poll campaign in Telangana

BJP, Congress, TRS step up poll campaign in Telangana

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

BJP president Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari were among those who addressed public meetings in different parts of the state on Sunday.

19-yr-old's suicide for failing to clear NEET sparks political slugfest in TN

19-yr-old's suicide for failing to clear NEET sparks political slugfest in TN

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

She left behind a note, saying that she dreamt of becoming a doctor but the questions in NEET were too difficult for her to even understand.

Shiv Sena's Vishwanath Mahadeshwar is new Mumbai Mayor

Shiv Sena's Vishwanath Mahadeshwar is new Mumbai Mayor

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Shiv Sena nominee Hemangi Worlikar romped home as the deputy Mayor of BMC.

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Ahead of Bihar polls, PM inaugurates 3 petro projects

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Launching a veiled attack on Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad, who he did not mention by name, Modi said Bihar has come out of an era when rail, road and internet connectivity were made light of and people used to say of what use roads are for those who walk on their feet.

What is going on in Pakistan?

What is going on in Pakistan?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

His ministers's conduct may lead to a distancing between the army leadership and Prime Minister Imran Khan reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

The Ticking Time Bomb

The Ticking Time Bomb

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Nearly 31 million Indians are unemployed and looking for jobs. While economic growth has been humming along, the pace of job creation has been poor. A revealing excerpt from Dev Kar's India: Still A Shackled Giant.

What is the way out for Muslims now?

What is the way out for Muslims now?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Muslims need to get out of their Isolation Syndrome, argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Mehbooba sacks Finance Minister Drabu for saying J-K 'not a political issue'

Mehbooba sacks Finance Minister Drabu for saying J-K 'not a political issue'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

"It (JK) is not a political issue as far as I can see. They have been barking up the wrong tree for the last 50 or 70 years by talking about the politics of it, that the political situation has never improved. We seriously need to look at in terms of how it is a society that is in search for itself," Drabu had said at an event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi on Friday.

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan, who is believed to have the backing of the powerful military, has vowed to make a 'Naya Pakistan' which would be an Islamic welfare state.

Gandhi and Godse can't go together: Prashant Kishor to Nitish

Gandhi and Godse can't go together: Prashant Kishor to Nitish

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Kishor, who has been vocal about his opposition to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), said Kumar needs to spell out whether he is with the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi or those who support Nathu Ram Godse.

What you must know about the GRE!

What you must know about the GRE!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Graduate Record Examination is not very difficult. Really!

How Tagore's legacy is being encroached upon

How Tagore's legacy is being encroached upon

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Tagore had a song for every occasion. Perhaps one of his songs on greed could become the anthem for the once hallowed Visva Bharati, says Keya Sarkar.