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Elections In The Time Of War

Elections In The Time Of War

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

We used to hear of the Modi-Shah pair as the hyphenated top of the BJP leadership. Lately, the hyphen has disappeared and it is only Modi at the top. Yogi Adityanath gets honourable mentions, but he is still a good distance away from being anointed a worthy successor, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Sonia, Rahul return home amid calls for change in Congress

Sonia, Rahul return home amid calls for change in Congress

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The two leaders have returned to the country amid a growing clamour for structural changes within the party after its debacle in the crucial Uttar Pradesh polls.

'We would have continued the protests till 2024'

'We would have continued the protests till 2024'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

While protesters wait for the farm laws to be repealed in Parliament, everyone at the Singhu echoes one sentiment: That they will remember this one year spent in protest at Singhu till their dying day. Nitin Kumar reports

J-K admin 'lying' in SC: Cong leader 'under house arrest'

J-K admin 'lying' in SC: Cong leader 'under house arrest'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Spokesperson for the Jammu and Kashmir administration Rohit Kansal said there is no question of lying in the apex court and reiterated the stand that Soz is a free man.

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

'BJP is Beatable in Gujarat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'The people of Gujarat are fed up with the BJP.'

Abracadabra? How magician's son becomes Rajasthan CM for 3rd time

Abracadabra? How magician's son becomes Rajasthan CM for 3rd time

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Apart from being the CM twice earlier, he has won a series of Lok Sabha and assembly elections from the state and headed the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee four times.

Firing a result of hyper-nationalism: Jamia student

Firing a result of hyper-nationalism: Jamia student

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Shadab Farooq, a mass communication student, said the administration and the vice chancellor should also be blamed for the shooting.

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Why the bid war for DHFL may well end up being a curse for the winner

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

While the lender has Rs 17,000 crore of retail assets and land parcels in Juhu, Borivali, Worli, and Chembur in Mumbai, there may be a disconnect between the quality of DHFL's books and the value bidders ascribe to it.

Ram Mandir: Kalyan Singh's last wish remains unfulfilled

Ram Mandir: Kalyan Singh's last wish remains unfulfilled

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

"Had there been no demolition, probably the courts too would have ordered status quo," he said then. And his last wish, he said, was to live till the temple comes up.

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

How Owaisi reacted to 'Jai Shri Ram' chants in LS

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen MP from Hyderabad, chanted "Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Takbeer Allahu Akbar, Jai Hind", after members from the ruling side shouted slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

PHOTOS: Dhoni, Advani receive Padma Bhushan award

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and multiple world champion cueist Pankaj Advani were presented with the country's third-highest civilian award -- the Padma Bhushan

Amit, Vikas nominated for Khel Ratna

Amit, Vikas nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

For the Dronacharya awards, the BFI has finalised the names of national women's coach Mohammed Ali Qamar and assistant coach Chhote Lal Yadav.

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'I got an offer to do a cameo in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.' 'I did it just to get out of my house, and so that my parents would not see me so depressed.'

'No idea where Modi got figure for Sonia's foreign trips'

'No idea where Modi got figure for Sonia's foreign trips'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

RTI activist from Hisar says he will consider legal recourse against newspaper that quoted his application on the amount of money spent on Sonia Gandhi's foreign trip. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From convincing film-makers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago.

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: How govt plans to tackle India's water woes

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: How govt plans to tackle India's water woes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The aim of the programme is to increase the water table in the stressed areas through dams, ponds, and afforestation. According to a NITI Aayog study, by 2030, the country's water demand is projected to be twice the available supply, implying severe water scarcity for hundreds of millions of people and an eventual 6 per cent loss in the country's GDP.

Melania likely to visit govt school during Delhi stay

Melania likely to visit govt school during Delhi stay

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia are likely to give a tour of the school to the US first lady and brief her about the 'happiness curriculum' introduced by the AAP government, the sources said.

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Will Modi go the Indira way?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Sounds familiar? Barring inflation, much else looks, sounds, and feels more than a bit like 1974.' 'A phenomenally popular leader, with a party of unquestioning followers, a broken Opposition, a nationalist high and an economy in free fall, crippling joblessness,' recalls Shekhar Gupta.

8.5 Million Indians Got JOBS In September

8.5 Million Indians Got JOBS In September

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Of these 8.5 million additional people employed in September, 6.5 million were in rural India, reveals Mahesh Vyas.

Oppn leaders to visit J-K on Sat, Rahul likely to join

Oppn leaders to visit J-K on Sat, Rahul likely to join

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

According to sources, among some of the parties that will be part of the opposition all-party delegation are Congress, CPI-M, CPI, RJD, NCP, TMC and DMK and Rahul Gandhi is likely to accompany them.

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'The BJP is the most progressive force within Hinduism today.'

Vadra grilled by ED for 3 hrs in money-laundering case

Vadra grilled by ED for 3 hrs in money-laundering case

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

They added that Vadra was expected to join the probe again on Friday.

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to the sources, the President of the United States (POTUS) and First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) will be welcomed with traditional 'teeka', 'thali' laden with flowers and stoles after they arrive at the hotel on Monday. They said women dressed in traditional attire will greet the Trumps.

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Jagannath Mishra, the last Congress CM of Bihar, dies

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mishra was catapulted to the chief ministership of Bihar following the assassination of his elder brother Lalit Narayan Mishra in 1975.

ISL: Atletico de Kolkata down NEUFC to top table

ISL: Atletico de Kolkata down NEUFC to top table

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Atletico de Kolkata produced a gritty performance as they scored twice in the second half to notch up a 2-1 win over hosts NorthEast United in an entertaining Hero Indian Super League match at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Friday.

Sonia beats Manmohan in Forbes power list

Sonia beats Manmohan in Forbes power list

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Sigh figure among the top 20 most powerful people on earth in the latest Forbes list that is topped by United States President Barack Obama, who claimed back the spot in the glow of American successes against Osama bin Laden and Muammar Gaddafi.

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

It was a many splendoured political career, which ended at the presidential palace. But the prime minister's post eluded him, even though it was a position he openly aspired for.

In Lok Sabha, it's Rahul vs Jaitley in battle Rafale

In Lok Sabha, it's Rahul vs Jaitley in battle Rafale

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

The debate on the Rafale jet fighter deal saw a head-on collision between the government and the Congress in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan succumbs to COVID-19

Former India opener Chetan Chauhan succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Chetan Chauhan, who had been admitted in a hospital after being tested positive for COVID-19, breathed his last on Sunday.

India united because of Sardar Patel: Modi in Mann ki Baat

India united because of Sardar Patel: Modi in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Modi said it was Patels' timely intervention which helped save J-K from "aggression".

BJP behaving like a hundred Hitlers, says Mamata

BJP behaving like a hundred Hitlers, says Mamata

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The West Bengal CM also said that she wasn't averse to working with the Congress and expressed confidence that a grand alliance of opposition parties is possible.

What BJP's Uttar Pradesh win means for Indian politics

What BJP's Uttar Pradesh win means for Indian politics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Political Pundit R Rajagopalan lists his big takeaways from the election results.

Ex-Union minister, Mathrubhumi MD Veerendra Kumar passes away

Ex-Union minister, Mathrubhumi MD Veerendra Kumar passes away

Rediff.com29 May 2020

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders condoled the death of Veerendra Kumar.

Meet the folks who have ruled UP

Meet the folks who have ruled UP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The lively lot of politicians at the helm of India's most important political province.

Vadra appears before ED for 5th time, grilled for 7 hrs

Vadra appears before ED for 5th time, grilled for 7 hrs

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The businessman has been grilled in this case four times in the past, the last being February 20.

Why Pulwama won't get Modi more votes

Why Pulwama won't get Modi more votes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'The narrative that is the ruling party is using on Pulwama is not productive.' 'I do not think Modi and the BJP will get more votes because of that incident and the response to it,' says Aakar Patel.

Can Bommai emerge from Yediyurappa's shadow?

Can Bommai emerge from Yediyurappa's shadow?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In the course of his various tenures, Yediyurappa made many adversaries. Bommai, by contrast, knows the Opposition well and has many friends, cutting across parties -- he is, after all, only a 2008 BJP entrant.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Rediff.com13 May 2019

BJP candidate was attacked in West Bengal, EVM glitches were reported in New Delhi.