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When Rajdeep Sardesai attempted 'instant history'

When Rajdeep Sardesai attempted 'instant history'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Rajdeep Sardesai's 2014: The Election That Changed India, will make him a ton of money, says Shreekant Sambrani, but admits he is more interested in knowing whether the book lives up to its title.

Monsoon withdrawal delayed, might begin after mid-Sep: IMD

Monsoon withdrawal delayed, might begin after mid-Sep: IMD

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

This should augur well for the rabi crops as delayed withdrawal will leave enough moisture in the soil for early sowing.

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'A perception has been built in our country that whatever Modi says you cannot challenge that.'

Narendra Modi is a national embarrassment: Congress

Narendra Modi is a national embarrassment: Congress

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Union minister Anand Sharma on Friday termed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as a "national embarrassment".

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister also spoke on renewable energy and the need to maintain a balance between development and the environment. Referring to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in January 2019, Modi said, "A special campaign is being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities with a holistic approach."

'Do you want the poor to pay even to shit?'

'Do you want the poor to pay even to shit?'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

'We cannot let this country be a place where the poor pay to shit.' 'That is inhuman and unacceptable.'

'After migrants, COVID-19 crisis will hit middle class'

'After migrants, COVID-19 crisis will hit middle class'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

'The government will have to provide something for migrant workers or 'Farmers will still survive because they will eat what they produce.' 'What will the rest of the people do? What will happen to them?'omething else like that or else you will see some huge uprising or unrest.'

Modi's ministry bears indelible impress of a single person

Modi's ministry bears indelible impress of a single person

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Narendra Modi's victory does not represent a victory of 'the Indian nation', but only an elite-driven polarising phenomenon. The sooner we -- and the BJP -- recognise this, the better, says Praful Bidwai.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to data issued by the Johns Hopkins University.

How long will men clean shit?

How long will men clean shit?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, the Supreme Court denounced manual scavenging as 'most uncivilised and inhuman'. 'It is the notion that they are born to do this which needs to change.'

Maruti to drive home a record; Sells more than 11 lakh cars

Maruti to drive home a record; Sells more than 11 lakh cars

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The previous best selling year was 2010 when Maruti managed to sell around 10.6 lakh (1.06 million) units.

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

GST is 'Gabbar Singh Tax', says Rahul; mocks Modi on note ban

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Gandhi attacked Modi and the BJP while latching on to the bribery allegation made by Narendra Patel, an activist of the Hardik Patel-led Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti.

Ahmedabad to get India's first intelligent traffic system

Ahmedabad to get India's first intelligent traffic system

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

With the launch of a pilot project to alert commuters about the traffic situation, Ahmedabad became the first Indian city to get an Intelligent Traffic System (ITS).

'Cong wants hunger to go away, BJP wants to remove the hungry'

'Cong wants hunger to go away, BJP wants to remove the hungry'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The Congress on Thursday dared Narendra Modi to an open debate on his governance model in Gujarat, while rubbishing his attack on the United Progressive Alliance over the economic slowdown.

Incessant rains lash Mumbai; more coming in the next 24 hours

Incessant rains lash Mumbai; more coming in the next 24 hours

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Incessant rains continued to lash Mumbai city and neighbouring districts on Saturday, throwing normal life out of gear even as weathermen predicted heavy showers across the state for Sunday.

Kaazhcha actress Padmapriya marries Jasmine Shah

Kaazhcha actress Padmapriya marries Jasmine Shah

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

She met Jasmine Shah in New York when both were pursuing their Masters from Columbia and New York University respectively.

Modi is a 'vikas purush', but only for Adanis and Ambanis: Kejriwal

Modi is a 'vikas purush', but only for Adanis and Ambanis: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Escalating his attack against Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi over his development claims, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said he is the "vikas purush" (development man) only for industrialists.

India was a not so happy place, and then along came Modi

India was a not so happy place, and then along came Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

What do the critics of the prime minister know, India has reached the zenith of its glory under the Modi dispensation, says Durba Dhyani.

Peugeot to develop C and B+ segment cars for India

Peugeot to develop C and B+ segment cars for India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

The model will be assembled at its 4,000-acre facility coming up at Sanand in Gujarat.

PHOTOS: Clashes and garba outside the White House

PHOTOS: Clashes and garba outside the White House

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Washington leg of his US visit. While there were garbas and banners welcoming Modi to the White House, clashes between pro-Modi and some Kashmiri and Pakistani groups broke out.

'I will tackle blackmailer RTI activists'

'I will tackle blackmailer RTI activists'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'If people want to blackmail others to get information or harm things, so why will someone give them information?'

'Jai Shri Ram is an anti-Mamata slogan'

'Jai Shri Ram is an anti-Mamata slogan'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'It did not start as a Hindutva slogan.' 'It started to tease the TMC and slowly it got internalised and the BJP started countering with Jai Shri Ram slogans because Mamata was getting provoked.'

EC seeks CD of Modi's speech; Mamata hits back

EC seeks CD of Modi's speech; Mamata hits back

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

In the first such move involving Narendra Modi during the current poll campaign, the Election Commission on Monday ought the CD and transcript of his speech in West Bengal in which he raised questions on the sale price of a painting of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

PM visit to sow seeds of change in Israel agri ties

PM visit to sow seeds of change in Israel agri ties

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Modi's visit to dwell on water conservation, Israel's expertise in desalination may also be tapped

The sound of laughter is making Modi wary

The sound of laughter is making Modi wary

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

People are steadily pulling the prime minister off the pedestal where they once placed him, which prompts Karan Thapar to ask if there's a change in the political temperature.

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Is Mukesh Ambani being too ambitious with his retail plans?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

While Reliance has the clout to negotiate prices with suppliers for its e-commerce, not to forget the cost advantage of integrated warehouse and supply chains, Amazon and Walmart are no pushovers, they too have deep pockets.

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra (748), followed by Tamil Nadu at 571 and Delhi with 523 cases. Cases in Telangana have gone up to 321, in Kerala to 314, in Uttar Pradesh to 305, while the number of cases has gone up to 274 in Rajasthan.

Why an ex-ISRO chief wants a BJP-led Third Front

Why an ex-ISRO chief wants a BJP-led Third Front

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

'There could be some aberrations here and there. This has nothing to do with the government or the ruling party. The government machinery is put in action when atrocities take place. They are not sitting silent.' 'Beyond making sensational news, what purpose does returning the awards serve?'

Hero MotoCorp rides into used two-wheeler business

Hero MotoCorp rides into used two-wheeler business

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Hero Sure helps the customer get the best price for his vehicle on the basis of a transparent evaluation process.

'Everybody has rallied around one leader. One vision'

'Everybody has rallied around one leader. One vision'

Rediff.com18 May 2014

'I don't think you would have seen this level of enthusiasm or phenomenon in the NRI community ever before.' 'Even before he was chief minister, Modi had lots of friends, lots of supporters throughout the world. That support has become more and more popular within Gujarat as his achievements have become more well known in India and overseas.' NRI and Modi supporter Manoj Ladwa tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel how a Modi win will galvanise global Indians.

Modi in rush to take over PM's post, says Pawar

Modi in rush to take over PM's post, says Pawar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Firing a salvo against Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has alleged that the senior BJP leader is in a rush to take over the country's top post.

Maruti hopes to cross 50% market share with Ignis, new plant

Maruti hopes to cross 50% market share with Ignis, new plant

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Prices third Nexa car aggressively at Rs 4.59 lakh, to take on Hyundai's i10Grand and M&M'S KUV100.

Have you heard about the Buddha Fellowship?

Have you heard about the Buddha Fellowship?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Anjuli Bhargava discovers how the Buddha Fellowship is attracting India's brightest minds to solve its problems.

Amway seeks law on direct selling

Amway seeks law on direct selling

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Getting private funding will be an uphill task for Railways

Getting private funding will be an uphill task for Railways

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Though the Railways is yet to declare any five-year action plan, it is clear the government is not in a position to hand-hold it for any major expansion or upgrade. The issue, however, is how far the Railways can function within the PPP format. Recent history highlights some of the challenges.

Does Modi have a coronavirus war room?

Does Modi have a coronavirus war room?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Nivedita Mookerji goes in search of the elusive war room to track and respond to the coronavirus threat.

'Modi impressed me even before I joined politics'

'Modi impressed me even before I joined politics'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Actor-turned-politician and Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan claimed on Tuesday that he was a fan of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi even before he entered politics.

El Nino likely to impact monsoon this year

El Nino likely to impact monsoon this year

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Monsoon revival over weekend likely, but second-half rainfall may be muted. If the rains become scarce after mid-August, the standing kharif crops might be impacted

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Review: PM Narendra Modi is a work of fiction

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The movie presents a version of Modi that the bhakts wants the rest of us to see, feels Utkarsh Mishra.