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RATE: Who is Narendra Modi's best mantri?

RATE: Who is Narendra Modi's best mantri?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

As Narendra Modi completes a year at the helm of the government, we ask you, dear readers, to assess the performance of his key Cabinet ministers.

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Will carefully study India's new rules: Facebook

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Homegrown microblogging platform Koo said the new guidelines will help clarify the responsibilities of intermediaries.

Work-life balance: 'You have to sacrifice, but never quit'

Work-life balance: 'You have to sacrifice, but never quit'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Dr Surya Ramachandran from Trivandrum tells us how she juggled her family and career post marriage.

Morgan Stanley MF returns to India

Morgan Stanley MF returns to India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Back in Olympic fold, Keshavan & Co. can now wave India flag

Back in Olympic fold, Keshavan & Co. can now wave India flag

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

The Indian flag was unfurled at the Winter Olympics Village in Sochi at a special ceremony, five days after the International Olympic Committee revoked a 14-month suspension on the country.

Sasikala reaches Chennai after 23-hr road trip

Sasikala reaches Chennai after 23-hr road trip

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazahagm leader VK Sasikala on Tuesday arrived in Chennai, 23 hours after her departure from Bengaluru, where she had served a four year jail term in a corruption case and also underwent treatment for COVID-19.

Spotted: Mammootty in Dubai

Spotted: Mammootty in Dubai

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Reader Vinu Ramachandran sends us a photograph.

2 naxalite groups merge in AP

2 naxalite groups merge in AP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Seeing Durgamasura ready for a war, the goddess appeared in her warrior form. Let's celebrate the beginning of Navratri with this lovely excerpt from Nava Durga.

India back in Olympic fold after IOC lifts ban

India back in Olympic fold after IOC lifts ban

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

In news that will please Indian sports lovers, IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta confirmed on Tuesday that the International Olympic Committee has lifted the ban on India.

Mgmt reshuffle at StanChart

Mgmt reshuffle at StanChart

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Standard Chartered Bank on Monday announced key changes in the top management of its global positions.

Rahul slams Modi, says Chinese occupying Indian territory

Rahul slams Modi, says Chinese occupying Indian territory

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Continuing to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his second day of campaign in Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged Chinese troops have occupied Indian territory and the man with '56 inch-chest' cannot even utter the name of the neighbouring country.

'No request to US from India to track down Dawood Ibrahim'

'No request to US from India to track down Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Government on Wednesday said it has not made any request to the US to track down the country's most wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim.

'Karunanidhi's legacy is retaining the plurality of India'

'Karunanidhi's legacy is retaining the plurality of India'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

''He had given tools to fight all forms of homogenisation.'

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

10 things the next govt must do to build great cities

10 things the next govt must do to build great cities

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

More than 32 per cent of our population lives in cities and towns.

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance, Kashyap retires midway

Thailand Open: Saina, Srikanth advance, Kashyap retires midway

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Kashyap, a Commonwealth Games champion, was trailing 8-14 in the third game when he chose to retire after pulling his calf muscle.

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 68-year old Stalin, for whom this would be the first stint as CM

Will minority votes give DMK a win?

Will minority votes give DMK a win?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'The DMK may get a little more than 50% of the minority vote.' 'The AIADMK always gets over 10% of the minority vote.'

Tamil Nadu politics gets a personal touch

Tamil Nadu politics gets a personal touch

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

As leaders go, while Modi's visits to the state will be watched with curiosity, Rahul will need to be dislodged from the popular consciousness -- Tamil Nadu is one state where he's present, notes Aditi Phadnis.

7 Must Watch Movies of Karunanidhi

7 Must Watch Movies of Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

As M Karunanidhi passed into the ages, we look back at some of the legendary scriptwriter's greatest movies.

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The new flights come against the backdrop of the Indian government's move to boost air connectivity with Central Asia and tap the interest of Russian investors in India.

Renting an elephant in Kerala? Pay Rs 4.5 lakh a day!

Renting an elephant in Kerala? Pay Rs 4.5 lakh a day!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Demand-supply mismatch and diverse govt regulations have sent the price soaring for renting an elephant in Kerala.

My funny 'period' story

My funny 'period' story

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Suma Ramachandran shares her 'period' story. You can share yours too!

Why is it hard for founders to step down?

Why is it hard for founders to step down?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The question holds significance in the light of investors' call for Bill Gates to step down as Microsoft chairman.

Rajini says Modi charismatic leader like Nehru, Rajiv

Rajini says Modi charismatic leader like Nehru, Rajiv

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The veteran star likened Modi to tall leaders of India, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, A B Vajpayee, K Kamaraj, C N Annadurai, M G Ramachandran, M Karunanidhi and J Jayalalithaa.

IOC lines up $2bn to buy E&P firm

IOC lines up $2bn to buy E&P firm

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

IOA finalises four-member delegation for IOC meeting

IOA finalises four-member delegation for IOC meeting

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) finalised a four-member delegation, which will accompany Sports Ministry officials, for a meeting with the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne on May 15 to find a way for India's return to the Olympic movement.

Question mark over Sasikala's relevance in TN politics

Question mark over Sasikala's relevance in TN politics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

If Sasikala wants to stay in active politics, she will have to go to EPS crawling, reports Aditi Phadnis.

13 mercy petitions pending with government

13 mercy petitions pending with government

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Thirteen mercy petitions, including that of Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru, were pending with the government, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Dinakaran removes MP who said steps will be taken to oust Sasi

Dinakaran removes MP who said steps will be taken to oust Sasi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

'It is not a merger. It is a commercial agreement reached for self-interest,' he said.

Sindhu cruises into second round of French Open

Sindhu cruises into second round of French Open

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu breezed into the second round of the French Open after crushing Beiwen Zhang in straight games.

Live Chat: How to pick the right business school

Live Chat: How to pick the right business school

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

In today's chat, Naveenan Ramachandran, head, 2IIM Mumbai will take questions on how to pick the right MBA institute and offer advice on bschool admissions in India.

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Mamata, Gingee make a comeback

Mamata, Gingee make a comeback

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

No refugee status to Pakistani Hindus: Govt

No refugee status to Pakistani Hindus: Govt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The government on Friday ruled out granting refugee status to Pakistani Hindu immigrants who have crossed over to India to escape persecution there.

Modi stitches up a wider political alliance at Hyderabad

Modi stitches up a wider political alliance at Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's speech at Hyderabad had the usual Congress-bashing rhetoric, but also had elements of reaching out to allies in his own and other parties, writes Aarthi Ramachandran.

Cop impersonator arrested at Sreesanth's house

Cop impersonator arrested at Sreesanth's house

Rediff.com24 May 2013

A 32-year-old man, impersonating as an official of the Mumbai police, was apprehended on Thursday as he tried to enter the house of Shantakumaran Sreesanth, at Edapally, Kochi, to 'interrogate' the India pace bowler's parents in connection with his arrest in the IPL spot-fixing episode, police said.