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Rajasthan rebel MLA writes to Shah: 'Sack Raje in public interest'

Rajasthan rebel MLA writes to Shah: 'Sack Raje in public interest'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Sanganer MLA alleged Raje was "misusing" her political power for "personal gains" and that the state government is a group of those who "extort" money.

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Pragmatism and flexibility is a virtue. An untethered and short-term approach to policymaking is a flaw, argues Mihir S Sharma.

Modi govt hell bent on subverting RTI: Sonia

Modi govt hell bent on subverting RTI: Sonia

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The UPA chairperson added that the Centre may "achieve its aims" through majority, but in the process, it would be disempowering each and every citizen of our country.

India calls on SCO nations to eradicate terror safe havens

India calls on SCO nations to eradicate terror safe havens

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

In an address at the Council of Heads of Government meeting of the eight-member SCO, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said the most important challenge faced by the region is terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism, and that India remained concerned about threats emerging from ungoverned spaces as well.

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Indian roads continue to be among the most dangerous in the world. Few people are even aware that the Good Samaritan Law exists. Getting a licence to drive is still far too easy.

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Its aim is to make computer programming accessible for everyone.

Meet few tech titans who gave away billions in charity

Meet few tech titans who gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Mark Zuckerberg's pledge on Tuesday to give away most of his Facebook shares, a roughly $45 billion fortune, helps cement his role as one of Silicon Valley's most generous donors.

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

In a strong response to China's objection to development of infrastructure on the Indian side of the LAC, New Delhi also asserted that Beijing has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters.

Slum Soccer changing lives of these kids

Slum Soccer changing lives of these kids

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Nagpur-based Slum Soccer is transforming the lives of slum children with the help of football, writes Geetanjali Krishna.

'Sachin Waze is not Mumbai police'

'Sachin Waze is not Mumbai police'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'One man went berserk or rogue that does not mean the Mumbai police should be ashamed.'

Look who's teaching young India to talk about sex!

Look who's teaching young India to talk about sex!

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Meet the inspiring youth-led YP Foundation.

Can yoga help you reverse diabetes?

Can yoga help you reverse diabetes?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The asanas involved in yoga help build muscular strength, endurance and flexibility and foster weight loss, says Dr Pramod Tripathi.

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

PM's Security Breach: Questions That Need Answers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Who took the decision for the prime minister, the nation's single most popular leader, to take the road route when they should have already known about the farmers' protests and also the grave risks involved, when and how, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'No CAA', govt jobs among Rahul's 5 promises to Assam

'No CAA', govt jobs among Rahul's 5 promises to Assam

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday assured that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not be implemented in Assam if the party is voted to power in the state in the coming assembly poll.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Biden plans to raise H-1B limit, remove country quota

Biden plans to raise H-1B limit, remove country quota

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

US President-elect Joe Biden plans to increase the number of high-skilled visas, including H-1B, and eliminate the limit on employment-based visas by country, both of which are expected to benefit tens of thousands of Indian professionals impacted by some immigration policies of the outgoing Trump administration.

Govt 'extorting' people with fuel price hikes: Sonia

Govt 'extorting' people with fuel price hikes: Sonia

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

She charged the government with profiteering at the expense of the people, saying its duty was to help them in times of crisis and not make profits out of their hard-earned money.

Won't pay fine, ready to go to jail, says Sri Sri on Yamuna event

Won't pay fine, ready to go to jail, says Sri Sri on Yamuna event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The guru described the Central government and the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi as "intelligent" for supporting the event.

You have no sense of responsibility: NGT rebukes Sri Sri

You have no sense of responsibility: NGT rebukes Sri Sri

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The observations came after advocate Sanjay Parikh, appearing for petitioner Manoj Misra, informed the bench about Ravi Shankar's recent statement blaming the government and the NGT for permitting his NGO to hold the World Culture Festival on the floodplains of river Yamuna.

'Kongu Nadu' part of BJP's Grand Plan?

'Kongu Nadu' part of BJP's Grand Plan?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

New Union minister L Murugan's declaration of Kongu Nadu as his native place, instead of Tamil Nadu, may be part of a grand BJP strategy to create new states out of existing ones, particularly those that have anti-BJP governments, mulls N Sathiya Moorthy.

AIADMK-BJP poll tieup will have to clear seat-sharing hurdle

AIADMK-BJP poll tieup will have to clear seat-sharing hurdle

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Second-line AIADMK leaders and cadres alike say that by starting the talks first with the BJP and committing the party to an alliance without discussing seat-sharing, the leadership might have commenced the coalition discourse at the wrong end. According to them, even 20 seats for the BJP may be too many, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jio designed to help India lead fourth industrial revolution: Mukesh Ambani

Jio designed to help India lead fourth industrial revolution: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Having missed most of the first three industrial revolutions, India has its chance to lead the fourth industrial revolution through a convergence of its IT prowess, ultra-high-speed internet connectivity and affordable smart devices, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Thursday. The richest Indian, who heads the nation's most valuable company Reliance Industries, said his group's telecom and digital unit Jio was conceived to provide the key ingredients needed to lead the fourth industrial revolution.

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Virat Kohli has done the right thing

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Is Kohli not a great captain in spite of so many wins? My answer is, yes, declares Dr Sudhir Bisht.

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'Your body will be able to deal with Omicron at any time, but it depends (on when) if you are vaccinated.'

Explore possibility of restoring 4G internet in parts of J-K: SC

Explore possibility of restoring 4G internet in parts of J-K: SC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The apex court was hearing a plea of the NGO seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against the Union home secretary and chief secretary of J-K for their alleged 'wilful disobedience' in complying with the court's May 11 order. The top court told the administration that with the change of L-G, nothing changes as the special committee is there to look into the issue.

5 Asanas to DETOX Your Body

5 Asanas to DETOX Your Body

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A detox yoga routine will improve digestion, boost strength and increase flexibility, says Radhika Iyer.

My govt stable, allies will contest polls together: Thackeray

My govt stable, allies will contest polls together: Thackeray

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Asserting that his government is stable, Thackeray said the alliance partners are perceived to be ideologically different but the interests of the state and welfare of people binds the three parties together.

PHOTOS: Blackwood shines as West Indies beat England in first Test

PHOTOS: Blackwood shines as West Indies beat England in first Test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

West Indies beat England by four wickets on the final day of the first international Test since the coronavirus break on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead at the Ageas Bowl in a three-Test series thanks to a 95-run knock by Jermaine Blackwood.

Sorry Mamata, but Congress-mukt Opposition isn't possible

Sorry Mamata, but Congress-mukt Opposition isn't possible

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

On its own or with allies the Congress has a strong presence in states that account for a total of 253 LS seats, or 20 short of the magic figure of 272 required to form a government at the Centre. So what is Mamata Banerjee talking about, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Pak team to visit India on March 14 to discuss Kartarpur agreement

Pak team to visit India on March 14 to discuss Kartarpur agreement

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The visit will be followed by the return visit of the Indian delegation to Islamabad on March 28.

E-learning, WFH power up notebook and laptop sales

E-learning, WFH power up notebook and laptop sales

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

For Q4CY20, PC shipments grew by 27 per cent year-on-year, said data from the IDC.

Delhi teen picked in Dutch club's youth squad

Delhi teen picked in Dutch club's youth squad

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

NEC Nijmegen is a professional football club, which competes in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. The club's youth teams feature at the highest level in Dutch Youth Leagues and compete against top European clubs in international tournaments.

PHOTOS: Sevilla edge Inter to win sixth Europa League title

PHOTOS: Sevilla edge Inter to win sixth Europa League title

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Sevilla clinched a sixth Europa League title with a roller-coaster 3-2 win over Inter Milan after an overhead kick by defender Diego Carlos deflected by the Italian side's top scorer Romelu Lukaku settled a thrilling contest on Friday.

Rahul becoming 'doomsday man' for India: Nirmala Sitharaman

Rahul becoming 'doomsday man' for India: Nirmala Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Replying to the general discussion on Budget in Lok Sabha, she said the former Congress chief was creating fake narratives but does not have patience to listen to replies on allegations levelled against the government.

Cricket Buzz: WI Board cleared Russell to play in GT20

Cricket Buzz: WI Board cleared Russell to play in GT20

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Russell had opted out of the three-match T20I series against India due to an injury, but he turned up for Vancouver Knights to play in the T20 tournament in Canada.

Ladakh: What are India's options?

Ladakh: What are India's options?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

'The one aspect which no Indian military thinker would wish to see emerge is a LoC type of posture at the LAC.' 'The LoC is manned for 750 km and terrorist infiltration has led to the creation of a virtual fortress along its entire length.' 'Something mirroring this at the LAC is going to be expensive although deployment everywhere is not warranted there.' 'However, given the complete trust deficit, there appear few alternatives,' notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

'Hima Das is progressing in the right direction'

'Hima Das is progressing in the right direction'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Hima Das is nearing her best, having won five successive gold medals in three weeks in Europe.

Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Time for BJP to market POSITIVITY

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Indian elections are won and lost on 'negative' imageries and campaigns - but not certainly on 'negativity' as a political trait and electoral creed, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Virat two-times more aggressive than me: Ganguly

Virat two-times more aggressive than me: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Thursday said current India skipper Virat Kohli's aggression on and off the pitch was two times more his own aggression when he led the national cricket team. "Virat's aggression is two times more than mine," Ganguly told reporters on the sidelines of the launch of Sourav Ganguly Foundation and Sourav Ganguly Cricket School, which is powered by PitchVision Cricket Technology, in Kolkata.