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'India needs out-of-the-box thinkers'

'India needs out-of-the-box thinkers'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'Every educational institution should have incubating centres so that students will get exposed to entrepreneurship early.'

Disproportionate action against Teesta Setalvad?

Disproportionate action against Teesta Setalvad?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The government does not seem to have sufficient grounds to invoke the CBI against Teesta Setalvad.

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The recruitment of babus during the Akhilesh government's tenure allegedly favoured applicants from one community -- the Yadavs.

Gurugram child murder: State ready for CBI probe; protests turn violent

Gurugram child murder: State ready for CBI probe; protests turn violent

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Hundreds of people staged a demonstration outside the Ryan International School demanding a CBI probe and set afire a liquor shop near the school.

If Modi can pull this off, it will make him a true world leader

If Modi can pull this off, it will make him a true world leader

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

'We should credit Prime Minister Modi with having foresight and courage and showing leadership on climate change.'

Should child rapists be hanged?

Should child rapists be hanged?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'You want to create a law to give the death penalty to those who kill cows.' 'But you don't want to give the death penalty to the man who rapes an 8-month-old baby.'

Why is Nitish Kumar helpless?

Why is Nitish Kumar helpless?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Rampant crime challenges the chief minister's promise to maintain law and order. But some say there are other forces at play.

'Secular parties have abandoned Muslims'

'Secular parties have abandoned Muslims'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'Which path should Muslims take politically as they have been completely marginalised?'

Malaysia's Najib calls Modi 'man of action'

Malaysia's Najib calls Modi 'man of action'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Both countries will advance maritime security and strengthen disaster response in the region, says Modi.

How Kumar Mangalam Birla built a $40 billion business empire

How Kumar Mangalam Birla built a $40 billion business empire

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Another important early decision of Birla was to get into the wireless telephony business in association with AT&T and another revered Indian business house, the Tatas.

Sharad Pawar: 'Modi is a loner'

Sharad Pawar: 'Modi is a loner'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'We know each other for quite some time.' 'He could provide stability to the country for five years.' 'But he could not provide confidence to the countrymen that he is our leader.'

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rajasthan scores high on reviving economy, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Besides reviving investor sentiments, Vasundhara Raje's regime has brought reforms in the social sector.

Fear of Naxal disturbances in Sept keeps police on their toes

Fear of Naxal disturbances in Sept keeps police on their toes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

With the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) planning to create disturbances to mark its decade of formation this September, police is bracing up to counter any such move and make people aware about the "futility" of the rebel movements.

Will Najeeb Jung be the next vice-president?

Will Najeeb Jung be the next vice-president?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Relations between an elected government of Delhi and the LG can never be cordial: It is just the way the relationship is structured.

Modi to get rock star reception in New York

Modi to get rock star reception in New York

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first trip to New York as leader of the world's most populous democracy, will draw perhaps the largest crowd ever by a foreign leader on US soil when he takes the stage on Sunday in Madison Square Garden before a crowd forecast to total more than 18,000 people.

Mulayam counters Modi, charges BJP with instigating riots

Mulayam counters Modi, charges BJP with instigating riots

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Under attack from the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday hit back at him asking whether education and irrigation had been made free in Gujarat like Uttar Pradesh, and charged his party with instigating riots to impede growth.

Ryan child murder: Cops find attempts to destroy evidence

Ryan child murder: Cops find attempts to destroy evidence

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

SC sought reply from Centre and Haryana over the boy's father's plea seeking CBI probe.

Say goodbye to the national health policy

Say goodbye to the national health policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Expenditure on health in India is at a global low of 1.2% of GDP.

Budget 2015: The impact on your salary and savings

Budget 2015: The impact on your salary and savings

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Simple takeaways from the Union Budget 2015-16 and how it impacts your life

Yoga has played big role in uniting the world: Modi

Yoga has played big role in uniting the world: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The PM also asserted that the traditional practice has now become part of every person's life.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Saharanpur district magistrate transferred in major reshuffle

Saharanpur district magistrate transferred in major reshuffle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

District Magistrate of Saharanpur, which recently witnessed communal clashes claiming 3 lives, was on Monday night transferred in a major reshuffle of Uttar Pradesh bureaucracy.

No leader has as many jokes on him as Rahul: PM

No leader has as many jokes on him as Rahul: PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

He said it's an alliance between two families, one of which 'looted' the country and the other UP.

Nitish's loss may be Modi's gain

Nitish's loss may be Modi's gain

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Governance was Nitish Kumar's USP among voters in Bihar -- it is now being appropriated by the Gujarat chief minister, says Aditi Phadnis

US to track hate crimes against Sikhs, minorities

US to track hate crimes against Sikhs, minorities

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Crimes committed against Sikhs, Hindus, Buddhists, Arabs and three other minority religions would now be tracked as hate crime by law enforcement agencies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Attorney General Eric Holder said.

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Kerala's 'orphan industry' sells kids in the Gulf

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The trafficking of 589 children to shelter homes in Kerala has exposed a deep-rooted racket. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

'SC and ST entrepreneurs are showing promise in starting and running businesses'.

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

'I want to assure the country that no country, no government can tolerate anybody taking the law into their hands, whether it is an individual or a group.'

Can AAP raise itself again?

Can AAP raise itself again?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

'You can never say never in politics.' 'We may still see the return of AAP, but hopefully not of the same abusive politics again,' says Shekhar Gupta.

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In her keynote address at the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit, she said that despite the soaring rate of female entrepreneurs, women still face steep obstacles to starting, owning, and growing their businesses.

Why Kejriwal must apologise for 'just two slaps'

Why Kejriwal must apologise for 'just two slaps'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

'Imagine a situation where an upright officer refuses to carry out a chief minister's or a central minister's orders that he considers wrong.' 'Can he be summarily thrashed at a meeting at your residence, or in his own office?' 'If AAP legitimises political violence, there are many, many, tougher political leaders elsewhere to draw the wrong lessons,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

Be honest and have 'moral courage': K'taka CM asks ministers

Be honest and have 'moral courage': K'taka CM asks ministers

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Over a month at the helm, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said he was working towards "visible changes" in administration and asked his ministers to be honest enough to have the "moral courage."

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Public vs private banks and the winner is. . .

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Private banks are assumed to be more efficient at intermediating between depositors and investors.

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Besides being a successful entrepreneur, he is the world's second youngest writer of books on ethical hacking.

JNU MPhil student commits suicide; parents seek CBI probe

JNU MPhil student commits suicide; parents seek CBI probe

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The JNU Students Union is alleging that Krishnan was targeted for his association with the movement seeking justice for Rohith Vemula and depression made him take the extreme step.

Anil Agarwal's big plans go wrong in India

Anil Agarwal's big plans go wrong in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

All this is happening at a time when aluminium prices in the world market are firming up.

How the NSA is using Google, Facebook to spy on you

How the NSA is using Google, Facebook to spy on you

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Intelligence Bureau has said that out of the billions of information that has been collected from India by the National Security Agency, a meagre 20 per cent is connected to terror activities. Vick Nanjappa reports

Why a PR agency cannot fulfill Modi's Swachh Bharat dream

Why a PR agency cannot fulfill Modi's Swachh Bharat dream

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Gimmicks such as appointing high-profile brand ambassadors like Sachin Tendulkar will not work.

'They have not gone to fight a war'

'They have not gone to fight a war'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'These young men have become religious fundamentalists and gone to lead the life of Salafis somewhere.'

Your success is of great significance to us: Modi in Lanka Parliament

Your success is of great significance to us: Modi in Lanka Parliament

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Modi strongly pitched for enhanced cooperation in key areas of maritime security and counter-terrorism.