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Pranab da held my hand and guided me like a father, says PM Modi

Pranab da held my hand and guided me like a father, says PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Modi releases a photo book, 'President Pranab Mukherjee - A Statesman' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Arun Jaitley cremated with state honours, hundreds pay last respect

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

BJP workers and mourners queued up in large numbers outside the party headquarters since morning to pay their last respects to the leader.

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

7 reasons why you should NOT watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If you want Ranbir to get the girl, this film isn't for you.

When Modi staged a 'coup' against Vajpayee

When Modi staged a 'coup' against Vajpayee

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'Modi took to the dais and said he would like to step down as chief minister over the riots.' 'Immediately, people from several sides got up and said there was no need to do so.' 'Whether it was orchestrated or not, Shourie wasn't sure.' 'But, according to him, Vajpayee felt that it was a coup.'

AAP, BSP, BJD support resolution to scrap Art 370

AAP, BSP, BJD support resolution to scrap Art 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Various opposition parties like the Congress, the Trinamool Congress, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the Nationalist Congress Party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the Communist Party of India, and the Communist Party of India-Marxist raised vociferous protests in the upper house while opposing the resolution and the bill.

Parrikar gets down to work, promises transparency in defence deals

Parrikar gets down to work, promises transparency in defence deals

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A day after taking charge as Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar on Monday said he would focus on "targeted completion" of works to strengthen the armed forces.

India are the world champions of passion: FIFA boss Infantino

India are the world champions of passion: FIFA boss Infantino

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

In his first visit to India since being elected the FIFA President Gianni Infantino labelled India as the "passionate giant," of Football. Infantino was in Goa as the local organising committee of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 (LOC) unveiled the official emblem for what will be India's first international football event.

Where is intolerance? India will never be intolerant: Jaitley

Where is intolerance? India will never be intolerant: Jaitley

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Asserting that India will never be intolerant, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday rejected the Congress' pitch on the issue, saying opponents must fight political battles politically, and wondered "where is the intolerance".

HOLI HAI! India celebrates festival of colours

HOLI HAI! India celebrates festival of colours

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Celebration of Holi at Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana in Uttar Pradesh is world famous and it attracts tourists from across the globe.

India must tell China it is playing with fire

India must tell China it is playing with fire

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

'While China expressed reservations on the Indian role in the South China Sea, Beijing threw to the winds Indian concerns on Kashmir by announcing $46 billion in investments Pakistan occupied Kashmir,' says Srikanth Kondapalli.

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

As India steps on gas for infra building, repairs are left out

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Little attention is being paid to keep roads, bridges and flyovers in good shape

Tata-SIA's flying permit exercise progressing well: Official

Tata-SIA's flying permit exercise progressing well: Official

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Earlier, the JV company got a go-ahead from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board in October 2013 and was awaiting AOP for launching a full-service carrier.

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Why Indians love Bewitching Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2018

If you're planning to visit Bali this year, you're on the right track; the recent TripAdvisor survey has listed it as a hot favourite vacation destination among Indian travellers.

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Now, rise and prove your patriotism

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

After the Supreme Court ruling on playing the national anthem in all movie halls, Veenu Sandhu misses the innocent days when patriotism was part of our being, not a prescribed potion to bring all our problems to an end. And no one told us to 'leave', 'get out' or 'go to Pakistan' if we differed.

Guess what Varun Dhawan's dream was?

Guess what Varun Dhawan's dream was?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'Working with Papa was the toughest,' confesses Varun Dhawan.

Modi has assured me that MNS won't be ally: Uddhav

Modi has assured me that MNS won't be ally: Uddhav

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Stating that long-standing ties with its saffron ally have been normalised, Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party chief Rajnath Singh and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi have assured him that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena will not be included in the 'mahayuti' (grand alliance).

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.

China refuses to budge on India's NSG bid, banning JeM chief

China refuses to budge on India's NSG bid, banning JeM chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

As Xi is due to arrive in Goa on Saturday to take part in the BRICS Summit, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said the relations between India and China made "great headway" despite some "disputes" but there was no change in in Beijing's stand on the issues of NSG and Azhar.

China, the world's bully

China, the world's bully

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

'When Modi was having his maiden meeting with Donald Trump, China is up to its old tricks again, by causing a distraction on the Doklam plateau,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Earlier on Thursday morning, a 300 kg magnet was lowered with the help of a crane in the river to trace the missing buses.

Abhishek Bachchan unveils Chennaiyin FC jersey

Abhishek Bachchan unveils Chennaiyin FC jersey

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Thursday was a landmark day for Chennaiyin FC. The Hero Indian Super League franchise launched their home jersey and also announced prominent real estate developers Ozone Group as their principal sponsor.

It's a politically astute move by Modi

It's a politically astute move by Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

It has the potential to burnish his image as a strong leader, bring down inflation and could turn out to be common man-friendly.

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Karnataka govt exhales as Speaker rejects resignations

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

In a counter offensive after 13 MLAs resigned on Saturday dealing a blow to the 13-month-old government, a delegation of Congress leaders met Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar and submitted the petition seeking, under the anti-defection law, disqualification of the rebel legislators in line with the decision taken at a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party on Tuesday.

'There is one scene I'd have done better'

'There is one scene I'd have done better'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

'I could never really relate to my character Mary Jane. She belonged to a completely different world but I could empathize with her plight.' Alia Bhatt gets candid about her Udta Punjab character.

'Wish you all a wonderful New Year!'

'Wish you all a wonderful New Year!'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Saraswat Bank Chairman Eknath Thakur passes away

Saraswat Bank Chairman Eknath Thakur passes away

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Thakur, who also represented Shiv Sena in the Rajya Sabha, was 72.

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

India's COVID-19 toll rises to 169; total cases 5,865

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Of the 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, eight were from Maharashtra, three each from Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, two from Jammu and Kashmir and one each from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Why Dalit leaders cross over to the BJP

Imran Khan, anyone?

Imran Khan, anyone?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

'The generals couldn't care less about political corruption, being complicit themselves.' 'Coup d'etats are out of fashion.' 'Their only desire is backroom control,' says Sunil Sethi.

Rakhi gift: Protective like a father, understanding, like a friend

Rakhi gift: Protective like a father, understanding, like a friend

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Mansi Manchanda from Delhi writes about her elder brother Sahil.

Karnataka: Guv invites BSY to form govt, gives 15 days to prove majority

Karnataka: Guv invites BSY to form govt, gives 15 days to prove majority

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Yeddyurappa would take the oath alone as the chief minister and once the majority is proved on the floor of the assembly, cabinet members would be inducted.

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

On Ramesh Sippy's 70th birthday, we celebrate the man and his milestones.

Delhi MLA's pay hike: Panel rejects 'misplaced reports'

Delhi MLA's pay hike: Panel rejects 'misplaced reports'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The three-member committee of experts, which has recommended a substantial hike in the salary and allowances of Delhi MLAs, on Wednesday justified their proposal saying it was a product of "careful and thorough" examination and will not make city legislators the highest paid in the country.

Markets rebound to end marginally higher on GST eve

Markets rebound to end marginally higher on GST eve

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

ITC, Sun Pharma, Cipla and Tata Steel were top gainers on BSE Sensex

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The results are being seen as a ringing endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and a reflection of his unmatched popularity.

FIFA team inspects Cooperage ground as part of U-17 WC preparation

FIFA team inspects Cooperage ground as part of U-17 WC preparation

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

A two-member FIFA team visited the refurbished Cooperage football ground in Mumbai on Sunday to have a look at its artificial playing surface and other amenities as part of their inspection of eight venues short-listed to host the Under-17 World Cup in 2017.

'India is between sleeping giant and rising competitor'

'India is between sleeping giant and rising competitor'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

New Zealand football coach Fritz Schmid, on Tuesday, dubbed India lying somewhere between 'a sleeping giant and a rising competitor'.

Pansare murder case: Police detain woman for questioning

Pansare murder case: Police detain woman for questioning

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Close on the heels of the arrest of a man allegedly having links with right-wing outfit Sanatan Sansthan in connection with the murder of Communist leader and rationalist Govind Pansare, a 32-year-old woman has been picked up by police for questioning from Kanjurmarg in Mumbai suburb.

NCP, CPI-M only parties to accept EC's EVM challenge

NCP, CPI-M only parties to accept EC's EVM challenge

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The EC announced on Friday evening that out of eight parties only Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party and the CPI-M accepted the dare. Friday was the last date to enlist for the challenge.