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No place for hate against any religion in India: Doval

No place for hate against any religion in India: Doval

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

"Every religion of the country has contributed to the growth of the nation. It is our responsibility to correct this atmosphere. We have to think as to what kind of India we will give to our future generations. You (religious leaders) are the most capable and you have bigger responsibilities to shoulder," Doval said.

Neeraj Chopra undeterred despite rivals' stellar form

Neeraj Chopra undeterred despite rivals' stellar form

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Anderson Peters of Grenada and Tokyo Olympics silver winner Jakub Vadlejch of Czech Republic had come up with 93.07m and 90.88m throws respectively

Even Christians in India feel Savita could have been saved

Even Christians in India feel Savita could have been saved

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

The death of an Indian dentist in Ireland, whose life could have been saved through an abortion, sparked outrage in India on Thursday with political parties terming it as a violation of human rights while her parents demanded an international probe.

Govt granted more time to frame CAA rules

Govt granted more time to frame CAA rules

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The Committees on Subordinate Legislation, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have granted time up to April 9 and July 9 respectively to frame these rules, he said in a written reply.

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

'Our fight is not against the puppet Eknath Shinde'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'Our fight is against his political masters, the BJP and Devendra Fadnavis.'

Sameer Wankhede Hindu Dalit, Malik should stop defaming him: Athawale

Sameer Wankhede Hindu Dalit, Malik should stop defaming him: Athawale

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Wankhede is facing the vigilance probe by NCB after an independent witness in the drugs-on-cruise case, in which Aryan Khan is one of the accused, claimed of overhearing a discussion of a Rs 25 crore pay-off, including Rs 8 crore for Sameer Wankhede.

Top Performer: Five-star Harshal powers RCB

Top Performer: Five-star Harshal powers RCB

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Harshal Patel became the first bowler in IPL history to bag a five wicket haul against the Mumbai Indians and guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to a thrilling two wicket victory, off the last ball in the IPL 2021 opener in Chennai on Friday, April 9, 2021

BJP action against its leaders after threats from external powers: Cong

BJP action against its leaders after threats from external powers: Cong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala accused the BJP of pushing India into a dark age of religious polarisation to "subserve its parochial political agenda in the short term".

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

MHA invites applications for citizenship from non-Muslim refugees

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The Union home ministry issued a notification in this effect for immediate implementation of the order under the Citizenship Act 1955 and Rules framed under the law in 2009 even though the rules under the Citizenship Amendment Act enacted in 2019 are yet to be framed by the government.

No genuine Indian will be left out of NRC, assures PM

No genuine Indian will be left out of NRC, assures PM

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

'I am aware of the problems and difficulties faced by many during the NRC process but I assure you that no injustice will be done to any genuine Indian citizens'

Uniform Civil Code: Goa has its own version, but with a few flaws

Uniform Civil Code: Goa has its own version, but with a few flaws

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Goa has been following the Portuguese Civil Code 1867, which is also called Uniform Civil Code.

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

'India's wealth is in the hands of privileged castes'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'They fear their caste privilege will be exposed if there is an OBC caste census.'

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'Through a translator, I was able to speak with several of the detainees from India who are seeking asylum.' 'I was saddened to hear the detainees tell us that they are being confined in their cells for up to 22 to 23 hours a day.' 52 Indian are among the 121 asylum-seekers held in an Oregon prison. Rediff.com Senior Contributor Pottayil Rajendran reports from New York on the case that is making headlines in America, India, indeed around the world.

Muslim League challenges citizenship bill in SC

Muslim League challenges citizenship bill in SC

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The IUML alleged that the bill violates the fundamental Right to Equality of the Constitution.

CAA applicants need to show proof of religious belief, say officials

CAA applicants need to show proof of religious belief, say officials

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The applicants belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi faiths will also have to furnish documents to prove that they entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

In-form Chopra eyes maiden Diamond League podium

In-form Chopra eyes maiden Diamond League podium

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Buoyed by a strong start to the season, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is primed to clinch his maiden Diamond League podium finish in his first appearance in four years in the prestigious one-day meet in Stockholm on Thursday.

Indian force for Sudan to aid UN

Indian force for Sudan to aid UN

Rediff.com10 Apr 2005

The Indian armed force will police the southern Darfur region, which has been wracked by ethnic conflict between Muslim and Christian militia.

'I feel sick the day I am not painting'

'I feel sick the day I am not painting'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'That secularism in India is at risk is alarming for someone like me. I'm born secular,' Anjolie Ela Menon, the well-known painter, tells Pavan Lall.

IPL: Smith-led Pune face tough opener against Mumbai Indians

IPL: Smith-led Pune face tough opener against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

With a new captain in place, Rising Pune Supergiants would look to make amends for a poor last season but have a tough opening battle at hand against two-time former champions Mumbai Indians.

The Indian who challenged Einstein

The Indian who challenged Einstein

Rediff.com15 May 2018

'He was nominated for the Nobel Prize 9 times and several scientists wrote to the academy pointing out the injustice.' Ambassador T P Sreenivasan remembers E C G Sudarshan, the legendary physicist who passed into the ages on Monday, May 14.

Chopper scam: Middleman says he'll meet Indian cops in Dubai

Chopper scam: Middleman says he'll meet Indian cops in Dubai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Claiming to be innocent, he said he might have some information which could enable the Indian authorities to progress with their probe into the scandal.

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

3 more Indian athletes, including Maheswary, qualify for Rio Olympics

3 more Indian athletes, including Maheswary, qualify for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Three track and field athletes, including veteran triple jumper Renjith Maheswary, on Monday booked their berths for next month's Rio Olympics with national record breaking performances in the fourth Indian Grand Prix in Bengaluru.

Kenya: Indian shot for failing to answer query on Islam

Kenya: Indian shot for failing to answer query on Islam

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

An Indian man was shot when he failed to answer a question on Islam asked by Somalian militants who were holding hostages after killing 68 people at an upmarket mall in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

India, The Electoral Autocracy

India, The Electoral Autocracy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

'The most important priority for the next 25 years should be to strengthen our democracy so that it is supportive of social harmony, and to not just respect but to take pride in the diversity of Indian society in terms of the variety of languages, religion and religious practices and social norms,' explains Nitin Desai.

IPL PICS: Maxwell, Chahal take RCB into play-offs

IPL PICS: Maxwell, Chahal take RCB into play-offs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings, in Sharjah, on Sunday.

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities, is an epicenter of terrorism'

The power of the Indian consumer

The power of the Indian consumer

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Modi's Sangamam: Less Of Tamil, More Of Politics

Modi's Sangamam: Less Of Tamil, More Of Politics

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The inaugural Sangamam turned out to be a political Hindutva function than a gathering on the Hindu religion, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Neeraj to lead 37-member athletics team in CWG 2022

Neeraj to lead 37-member athletics team in CWG 2022

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday named a 37-member Indian athletics team, to be led by Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

India should have been declared a Hindu country, says Meghalaya judge

India should have been declared a Hindu country, says Meghalaya judge

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Justice S R Sen also wants Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, Christians, Khasis, Jaintias and Garos who have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to be made Indian citizens without any questions. Aashish Aryan/Business Standard reports.

4,000 Indian millionaires shifted overseas in 2015

4,000 Indian millionaires shifted overseas in 2015

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The report however noted that the migration of super rich from China and India is not a "concern".

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In other India-related news, Manish Kaurav (KL3 men 200m) and Manjeet Singh (VL2 men 200m) made it to the finals of their respective events for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Will consider withdrawing plaints if Ramdev takes back remarks: IMA chief

Will consider withdrawing plaints if Ramdev takes back remarks: IMA chief

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The Indian Medical Association will consider taking back police complaints lodged against yoga guru Ramdev and also a defamation notice sent to him if he withdrew his remarks against COVID-19 vaccines and modern medicine, IMA national chief Dr J A Jayalal said.

Was CIC Mahurkar Right In His Views?

Was CIC Mahurkar Right In His Views?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'As CIC, you have the power to comment on policy matters. 'If you have very strong beliefs and you know your rulings will be reported, you will express your beliefs.'

Oh yes! Indians among the MOST sexually satisfied: Survey

Oh yes! Indians among the MOST sexually satisfied: Survey

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

A 2014 study revealed that socio-economic status also impacted levels of sexual satisfaction.

Neeraj's gold removed huge mental block, says AFI chief

Neeraj's gold removed huge mental block, says AFI chief

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Athletics Federation of India president Adille Sumariwalla on Wednesday said star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics has helped in removing a 'huge mental block' from the country's track and field athletes.

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

While Mahindra isn't the first person to think that building a social network out of India was a good idea, past attempts have all failed to compete with the multi-billion dollar giants Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and the like.

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

Rediff.com4 May 2015

A shocking fact revealed by a pan-India survey that was flagged at a seminar of Dalit intellectuals

PIX: Kareena, Madhuri, Freida's day out

PIX: Kareena, Madhuri, Freida's day out

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Will you watch Mowgli: The Legend of the Jungle for these beautiful ladies?