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Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Poll Schedule Works Against First Phase Contestants

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why term policy is preferred option for covering home loan liability

Why term policy is preferred option for covering home loan liability

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

You can increase or reduce the sum assured of a term cover, depending on changes in your overall liability, advises Bindisha Sarang.

'This Is A Judgment For The Ages'

'This Is A Judgment For The Ages'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'The Supreme Court has now demonstrated its capacity to right its own wrongs, and to place the rule of law above all else.'

Jaipur mayor suspended after husband's arrest in bribery case

Jaipur mayor suspended after husband's arrest in bribery case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The Rajasthan government has suspended Jaipur Heritage Municipal Corporation Mayor Munesh Gurjar following her husband's arrest in a bribery case related to the issuance of land deeds, a development she termed a 'political conspiracy' against her and her family.

The Times They Are A-Changin'

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Pakistan Poll Results Stun Army

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The result is a big blow to the military establishment, revealing the limits of 'political engineering'. It reflected the anger of the electorate, especially its younger voters, who have spoken decisively against the persistent harassment and victimisation of Imran Khan's political party, asserts Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Djokovic supports Zverev, backs domestic abuse policy in tennis

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Germany's Zverev has described the allegations as "unfounded and untrue" and without any legal investigation the men's ATP Tour would be unlikely to intervene.

AAP holds roadshow as CBI quizzes Manish Sisodia

AAP holds roadshow as CBI quizzes Manish Sisodia

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The agency will question Sisodia on various aspects of the excise policy, his alleged links with liquor traders, and politicians and claims made by witnesses in their statements.

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Raj CM meets war widows as Pulwama widows protest simmers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The Pulwama widows have been protesting since February 28, demanding a change in rules so that their relatives and not just children can get government jobs on compassionate grounds.

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Women politicians bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked.

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Mayawati declares nephew as her political heir

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday declared her nephew Akash Anand as her 'uttaradhikari (heir)', a party office-bearer said.

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

India urged Canada to disallow activities of groups promoting extremism, prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, and enhance measures to address hate crimes and hate speech.

Bilkis Bano case convict shares stage with BJP MP, MLA

Bilkis Bano case convict shares stage with BJP MP, MLA

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

He was also seen standing next to Jaswant Bhabhor, a former Union minister of state for tribal affairs, in a photo shared by the Dahod district information department.

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I still live in constant fear'

'I still live in constant fear'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The list of betrayals is long.' 'People, who said they were like family, have backstabbed me most.'

2 Rajasthan Cong leaders join BJP ahead of polls

2 Rajasthan Cong leaders join BJP ahead of polls

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Rajasthan Congress leaders Jyoti Mirdha and Sawai Singh Chaudhary switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Jaipur on Monday ahead of assembly elections due later this year.

Wrong policies of Congress 'destroyed nation': PM

Wrong policies of Congress 'destroyed nation': PM

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The PM said that it was the BJP government which abrogated provisions of the Article 370, while the Congress was only concerned about its "personal interests".

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.

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Mizo Voters Signal Change On Horizon

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

For the Mizo people, tribal and family identity are important. But so are jobs, farmers' access to markets, roads, and health facilities for a young population where drugs are a big affliction.

Soumya Vishwanathan murder: 4 convicts get life term

Soumya Vishwanathan murder: 4 convicts get life term

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The court also ordered that of the total fine amount imposed on the convicts, Rs 12 lakh will be paid to the victim's family.

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

In phone call with Modi, Palestinian President seeks help

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

In a phone conversation, Modi, at the same time, shared with Abbas India's 'deep concern' over terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region.

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

How NOT to pick a medical insurance policy

How NOT to pick a medical insurance policy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

While investing in an effective health insurance plan, it is important to keep today's cost in the mind.

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The immigration reform proposals significantly increase the quota for skilled workers from existing nearly 12 per cent to 57 per cent.

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

'We are looking at flying an Indian into space'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'It's vital that over the next 10 years, that India, the US and the Artemis Accords family of nations come together to ensure that we not only return humanity to the moon, but that we build the technology that will allow us stay there permanently.' 'And then go on to Mars.'

Why you must buy a personal accident insurance policy

Why you must buy a personal accident insurance policy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

This insurance policy covers permanent total disablement, permanent partial disablement, temporary total disablement, accidental death and double indemnity for permanent total disability and accidental death

Pakistan always first in our neighbourhood policy, says China

Pakistan always first in our neighbourhood policy, says China

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

China on Thursday told Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that it will always put its "all-weather ally" as a priority in its neighbourhood diplomacy as it praised his commitment to promote the USD 60 billion CPEC initiative.

Public outcry won't affect us, we go by law: SC on Bilkis case convicts

Public outcry won't affect us, we go by law: SC on Bilkis case convicts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

"Public outcry will not affect our judicial decisions," the Supreme Court asserted on Tuesday, as it began weighing the legality of the remission granted to all the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case and murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots.

ED claims to have new evidence against Sisodia in excise case

ED claims to have new evidence against Sisodia in excise case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday told a Delhi court the investigation in the money laundering probe against Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia in the alleged excise scam is at a "crucial' stage and it has found fresh evidence of his complicity.

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Shobha Gupta that the review plea is yet to be listed.

BJP secures 'Donate for Desh' domain, redirects traffic ahead of Cong

BJP secures 'Donate for Desh' domain, redirects traffic ahead of Cong

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched the party's crowdfunding campaign in New Delhi, asking people to join the fight against unemployment and rising costs.

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

What the INDIA alliance needs is neither a counter to Modi's tall personality and undiminished charisma nor a counter-narrative to his Hindutva agenda, now centred on the Ayodhya temple consecration on January 22, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC cites lack of time, posts Bilkis hearing for July 17

SC cites lack of time, posts Bilkis hearing for July 17

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Prashant Kumar Mishra noted, in accordance with its May 9 order, notices have been published in local newspapers, including those in Gujarati and English, against the convicts who could not be served (the notice).

Uday Kotak: A journey to meteoric heights cut short by regulator

Uday Kotak: A journey to meteoric heights cut short by regulator

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Growing up in the Mumbai of 1970s, Uday Kotak aspired to be a cricketer and trained under legendary coach Ramakant Aachrekar. However, it was an on-field injury which resulted in a shift to finance. He started off with bill discounting, turned to lending and successfully applied to start a universal bank in the first decade of the millennium, as India was warming up to private play in banking.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

No bail to Sisodia, can meet ailing wife for 1 day

No bail to Sisodia, can meet ailing wife for 1 day

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Sisodia had sought bail to attend to his ailing wife.

In Karnataka manifesto, Cong promises 'ban' on Bajrang Dal, PFI

In Karnataka manifesto, Cong promises 'ban' on Bajrang Dal, PFI

Rediff.com2 May 2023

In the manifesto for the polls released in Bengaluru by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in the presence of the state unit chief D K Shivakumar and Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah and others, the party reiterated its five guarantees: Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi and Shakti.

Should I say I don't smoke when buying a policy?

Should I say I don't smoke when buying a policy?

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'If you are a smoker, you should not provide misleading information to the insurer about your smoking habit in the insurance proposal form,' advises Pankaj Razdan.

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'You will really wish oh! Had I stayed in Dharavi I would have got a nice house. I can assure you that. We will make dreams come true.'