News for 'Gujarat Model'

Monsoon to be delayed by 4 days, to hit Kerala on June 5

Monsoon to be delayed by 4 days, to hit Kerala on June 5

Rediff.com15 May 2020

According to the IMD forecast, monsoon is likely to be normal this year.

Lessons Modi needs to learn from Manmohan

Lessons Modi needs to learn from Manmohan

Rediff.com5 May 2015

If the PM wishes to be re-elected in 2019, there are a few things he needs to learn from his predecessor

BJP fields just 2 Muslim candidates in Bihar polls

BJP fields just 2 Muslim candidates in Bihar polls

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Contrary to that the BJP would give tickets to more Muslim candidates to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly polls, the saffron party has fielded only two Muslim candidates.

They can't say anything to me, so they are targeting EC: PM on Opposition

They can't say anything to me, so they are targeting EC: PM on Opposition

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

"Those who won in the recount are now asking the Election Commission why Modi is going to Gujarat," he said.

Video: Body builders walk the ramp

Video: Body builders walk the ramp

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

In a unique competition, body builders and models strutted their stuff in Vadodara in Gujarat

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The distinction between "cheap" and "affordable" is a fine one, but no one understands this better than India's aspirational first-time car-owner, says Kanika Datta.

Bihar's NDA govt pressurising me: Guj poll observer

Bihar's NDA govt pressurising me: Guj poll observer

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Amitabh Kumar Das, a senior IPS officer of Bihar cadre, who is deployed by the Election Commission of India as an observer in the upcoming Gujarat assembly polls, has accused the National Democratic Alliance government in Bihar for putting pressure on him not to take action against leaders of the ruling BJP in Gujarat for violation of model code of conduct.

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

From Tharoor's new book: How Modi mocks Parliament

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'In his 2014 election campaign, Mr Modi had boasted that he would apply the Gujarat model to the rest of India. We just have to ensure he doesn't start with Parliament,' says Shashi Tharoor in this fascinating excerpt from his new book, The Paradoxical Prime Minister: Narendra Modi And His India.

Honda's fun bike is here!

Honda's fun bike is here!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The Honda NAVI is completely customisable as per the customer's choice.

Honda's fun bike is here!

Honda's fun bike is here!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Of the 23.9 million vaccinators who provide vaccination under the universal immunisation programme, 15.4 million will be used for Covid vaccination.

Congress will not name Rahul as Modi's rival

Congress will not name Rahul as Modi's rival

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The Congress will not fall into the BJP's trap by naming anyone as its prime ministerial candidate, reports Anita Katyal.

Lockdown prevented 29 lakh COVID-19 cases, 78,000 deaths: Govt

Lockdown prevented 29 lakh COVID-19 cases, 78,000 deaths: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The lockdown in India has been a timely, graded, proactive and pre-emptive public health measure to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and has been part and parcel of the government's overall strategy, Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, and Chairman, Empowered Group 1, said at a media briefing on the COVID-19 situation.

PM credits 'silent' women voters with BJP's Bihar win

PM credits 'silent' women voters with BJP's Bihar win

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Addressing BJP workers at a felicitation function after the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in Bihar elections and various bypolls, he asserted that the only mantra for his party's victory was 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka vishwas' and also launched a veiled attack on the West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, saying those who cannot challenge the saffron party democratically have resorted to 'murdering' its workers to realise their goals.

If you're upset, Mr Prime Minister, don't bottle it up

If you're upset, Mr Prime Minister, don't bottle it up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A strong leader, known for his strong speeches, uses his communication skills to guide and heal. He does not wait for 10 days to comment, provoking a worried President to speak instead-not once, but twice.

Modi will NEVER become PM: Swami Agnivesh

Modi will NEVER become PM: Swami Agnivesh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Activist and spiritual leader Swami Agnivesh on Thursday said here that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi would never become the prime minister of the country because of his mishandling of 2002 riots.

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Miss India 2017: Meet the hopefuls

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

We're back... Round Two of the line up of Miss India 2017 contestants.

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'

Farm reforms will help turn farmers into entrepreneurs: Modi

Farm reforms will help turn farmers into entrepreneurs: Modi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

"People forgot about income for farmers. But for the first time, this thinking has been changed," he said and listed steps the Centre has taken for the welfare of farmers.

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Why this Businessman Quit Kerala

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Is there more than meets the eye to Kitex Garments, the world's second-largest children's garment producer, abandoning Kerala for Telangana?

Fully within rights to transfer officials during polls: EC tells Mamata

Fully within rights to transfer officials during polls: EC tells Mamata

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

It said it won't respond to the averment to prove its image.

I will take back Kashmir, all of it: Bilawal Bhutto

I will take back Kashmir, all of it: Bilawal Bhutto

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Days after he vowed that Pakistan will take back entire Kashmir, the country's 'Gen Next' politician Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Pakistan can retaliate "unlike his victims from Gujarat".

Electric vehicles have grabbed the fancy of India states

Electric vehicles have grabbed the fancy of India states

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Gujarat, Telangana to roll out policies to encourage manufacturing

Govt is worse that British regime, says Anna as he returns to Delhi

Govt is worse that British regime, says Anna as he returns to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Anna Hazare, who shook the then United Progressive Alliance government three years ago with his anti-corruption crusade, was back in New Delhi on Monday on a two-day dharna protesting against the land ordinance promulgated by the Modi government, accusing it of being pro-corporate.

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

They came, they wowed and won our hearts with these gorgeous outfits representing their states.

FIR against Rajkot Cong MP for 'violating code of conduct'

FIR against Rajkot Cong MP for 'violating code of conduct'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

An FIR has been lodged against Rajkot Congress Member of Parliament Kunvarji Bavaliya for allegedly violating the model code of conduct during the April 30 polling in Gujarat, police said on Sunday.

'Dr Kurien was beyond caste, creed and religion'

'Dr Kurien was beyond caste, creed and religion'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'The controversy created by a Gujarat minister was totally unnecessary and unwanted.' 'It is a disgrace that a person who happened to be Gujarat's finance minister, spoke this kind of rubbish.'

Indian beauties on the runway

Indian beauties on the runway

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Day 2 at Amazon India Fashion Week saw some stunning Indian creations on the ramp. Take a look!

Maruti Suzuki begins Baleno shipments to Japan

Maruti Suzuki begins Baleno shipments to Japan

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

In the domestic market, the car has been well accepted and currently the company has over 80,000 bookings for the model.

Is Modi losing his touch?

Is Modi losing his touch?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You can't make the poor rich overnight.' 'Nor can you fly millions in planes.' 'But remember that word: Empathy.' 'Who in the BJP is speaking in that language to these millions?' 'Someone putting an arm of understanding, warmth, comfort around them?', asks Shekhar Gupta.

Sardar's statue: Rs 200 crore for Modi's pet project

Sardar's statue: Rs 200 crore for Modi's pet project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The total height of the statue from its base is planned to be 240 metre consisting base level of 58 metre and statue of 182 metre.

How the sharp divide in votes in UP will benefit Modi

How the sharp divide in votes in UP will benefit Modi

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The strong Modi wave, disillusionment with the Akhilesh Yadav-led government in the state and the division of the anti-Modi vote will help the BJP leader edge closer to the PM's chair, observes Sharat Pradhan.

Guj not top FDI destination; Modi being marketed well: Sharma

Guj not top FDI destination; Modi being marketed well: Sharma

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Contrary to Modi's claim of the state being the largest beneficiary of Foreign Direct Investment, Gujarat has received only $8 billion of foreign investment during the 13-year period beginning 2000, according to the Union Minister.

'Gau rakshaks are systematically targeting Dalits, Muslims'

'Gau rakshaks are systematically targeting Dalits, Muslims'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

'Gau rakshak groups are beating Dalits and circulating videos on social media because they know that no one will touch them.'

Tur dal price on rise yet again

Tur dal price on rise yet again

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

At an average national price of Rs 90 a kg in the retail market, it shows a jump by 20% in the last two months.

India's very popular rural employment scheme faces tough times

India's very popular rural employment scheme faces tough times

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Timely payment under the MGNREGA is essential as it is a demand-driven scheme.

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.

In Amethi, Shah, Irani slam Rahul; accuse Sonia-led trust of land grab

In Amethi, Shah, Irani slam Rahul; accuse Sonia-led trust of land grab

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Shah said, "Rahul baba cannot see development as he sports Italian spectacles."

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The prime minister has been unstoppable as he transported the BJP to colossal success on a wave of muscular nationalism, majoritarian pride and charisma.

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The PM said Japan and the Indian diaspora has a big role to play in India's growth story.