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RS MPs condemn Sangh leaders' inflammatory remarks

RS MPs condemn Sangh leaders' inflammatory remarks

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday expressed serious concern over reports that some Sangh Parivar leaders had allegedly sought to take "revenge" on the minority community for the killing of a VHP leader.

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

What makes Meel Patthar a MUST WATCH

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Meel Patthar is, both by theme and design, a tragedy of inertia, observes Rohit Satish Nair.

Sonia in Tamil Nadu: The BJP is a one-man party

Sonia in Tamil Nadu: The BJP is a one-man party

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Sonia Gandhi spends just 30 minutes in Kanyakumari to promote 39 candidates in Tamil Nadu. A Ganesh Nadar listens in.

Raghuram Rajan on how India should lift lockdown

Raghuram Rajan on how India should lift lockdown

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan said that Rs 65,000 crore is required to help the poor affected by the coronavirus-induced lockdown. He also laid stress on the need to restart the economy while taking precautions.

Government not diluting the SC/ST Act: Rajnath in LS

Government not diluting the SC/ST Act: Rajnath in LS

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The home minister said eight people were killed -- six in Madhya Pradesh and one each in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, during Monday's Bharat Bandh.

Worst victims of intolerance are BJP and Modi, says Rajnath in LS

Worst victims of intolerance are BJP and Modi, says Rajnath in LS

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Home minister says anyone trying to disturb communal harmony will not be spared.

Locals turn heroes in Khatauli after train tragedy

Locals turn heroes in Khatauli after train tragedy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Men and women, young, old all came together to save lives where they could and provide succour -- some by providing food, while others provided medicines and a shoulder to cry on.

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Return 'our old India', keep your 'New India' to yourself: Azad

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'In old India, there was no hatred, anger or lynching. New India is one where humans are enemies of each other'

Kathua victim's mother: I wanted her to be a doctor

Kathua victim's mother: I wanted her to be a doctor

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The grief-stricken mother wishes for death penalty for the guilty.

CWC authorises Rahul Gandhi to forge alliances with like-minded parties

CWC authorises Rahul Gandhi to forge alliances with like-minded parties

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday chaired his first meeting of the newly constituted Congress Working Committee two days after the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha which the Opposition lost.

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Under fire Digvijaya rakes up Rajnath's alleged meeting with Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Friday raked up the issue of BJP leader Rajnath Singh's alleged meeting with 2008 Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur.

Gau rakshaks strike again, assault youth over 'possession of beef' in Malegaon

Gau rakshaks strike again, assault youth over 'possession of beef' in Malegaon

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In a viral video circulating on the social media, cow vigilantes can be seen shouting slogans and assaulting two youth for allegedly possessing beef in Malegaon tehsil of Maharashtra's Washim. The cow vigilantes in the video can be seen beating up the young men, and accusing the duo of being in possession of cow meat.

Complaint filed against Aamir Khan over intolerance remark

Complaint filed against Aamir Khan over intolerance remark

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The complainant, who is a resident of east Delhi's Vasundhra Enclave area, told the police that he "as a citizen of this country feels that the celebrities should think before speaking."

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Why Jahangir banned animal slaughter

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

A fascinating glimpse of the Mughal emperor, courtesy Parvati Sharma's new book Jahangir: An Intimate Portrait Of A Great Mughal.

'Nobody can say when the COVID-19 curve will flatten'

'Nobody can say when the COVID-19 curve will flatten'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'This virus came in December 2019 and how this virus is going to behave in October and November, we don't know yet.'

Actress Trisha Krishnan gets engaged

Actress Trisha Krishnan gets engaged

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Lessons to learn from Delhi election

Lessons to learn from Delhi election

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The politics of hate does not pay. The people are too sensible to fall for such a ruse, says Amulya Ganguli.

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Tension at Assam-Mizoram border as many hurt in clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The situation is now under control in the area, which is on the border between the Kolasib district of Mizoram and Cachar district of Assam.

'Is there no justice in this country?'

'Is there no justice in this country?'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'He was tortured in police custody.' '"Do you not have any rape cases to write about in Kerala?" "Why is it that a Muslim from Kerala has so much sympathy for a Dalit woman in UP?" "Why did Rahul Gandhi visit your wife?"' 'These were the kind of questions the UP police asked him.'

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The apex court directed the Centre to frame guidelines on the matter.

Wishing good health and long life to a gentle giant

Wishing good health and long life to a gentle giant

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji turns 90 on December 25. I wish him all the best. The nation has honoured him and Pt Madan Mohan Malaviyaji with the Bharat Ratna.

When Comes Such Another

When Comes Such Another

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'Let us celebrate the fact of his having lived amongst us, and our having lived in his time.'

Poonch encounter ends on third day; bodies of 4 militants recovered

Poonch encounter ends on third day; bodies of 4 militants recovered

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Four militants were killed in the encounter which began on Sunday.

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"Today, we stand united in solidarity with our security forces in fighting terrorism and in defending the unity and integrity of India."

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said in a letter that sparing such "rowdy elements" is tarnishing the image of the institution and it is the inaction and tolerance of bar bodies that encourage these advocates, which would ultimately result in "contempt proceedings by the high courts or Supreme Court".

RSS leader shot dead in Ludhiana; Rajnath speaks to Punjab CM

RSS leader shot dead in Ludhiana; Rajnath speaks to Punjab CM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Ravinder Gosain, 60, was returning home after attending a morning drill at RSS shakha when he was attacked.

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

'Everyone who lives here are Hindus'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'The idea of Hindu Rashtra is one of the most inclusive concepts.'

So what is the real meaning of secularism?

So what is the real meaning of secularism?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

'Once the common man realises that living in harmony, respecting, loving and protecting each other is the real meaning of secularism, and treating everyone equally to safeguard our Constitution and motherland is patriotism, there will be no opportunity for communalism.'

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Security on high alert following Art 370 decision

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The government has also told the state governments that "special care" should be taken of Jammu and Kashmir residents and students residing in their state.

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Tillerson declines to host Ramazan reception

Rediff.com28 May 2017

The White House and State Department commemorate other religious traditions, including a Jewish Passover Seder, as well as Christmas and Easter holidays.

Pix: Celebs catwalk for global peace

Pix: Celebs catwalk for global peace

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Amruta Fadnavis, Raghu Ram and Abhishek Kapoor came together for an important cause.

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Organ donation must become a strong movement: Modi On Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Asserting that organ donation is an important issue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Tamil Nadu for their leading endeavours in this regard while praising the other states for their initiatives towards the cause.

What Trump said on CAA, Delhi violence, Pak, Kashmir

What Trump said on CAA, Delhi violence, Pak, Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference, Trump described Modi as a "terrific" leader and India as a "tremendous country".

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

'Kartarpur model' may help resolve future conflicts: Manmohan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

"Peace and harmony is the only way forward to ensure a prosperous future," Dr Singh said.

'How can any human being be alive and not be an activist?'

'How can any human being be alive and not be an activist?'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

To be alive is to be an artist, legendary Carnatic singer T M Krishna tells the Tata LitFest in Mumbai.

Grand Slam success: How Roger Federer does it

Grand Slam success: How Roger Federer does it

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The tennis player's 20th Grand Slam win speaks volumes about his commitment to the game.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Mosque becomes beacon of hope for stranded in J-K floods

Mosque becomes beacon of hope for stranded in J-K floods

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Jama Masjid in Hyderpora area has turned into a major relief centre for those affected by the devastating floods in the Kashmir valley, housing hundreds of people, including women and children.

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Congress has conceded the plum Finance portfolio to its junior partner, resolving a thorny issue, after its president Rahul Gandhi intervened and spoke to Kumaraswamy.