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Modi's hardest task in 2021: Creating jobs

Modi's hardest task in 2021: Creating jobs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The biggest worry is not the shrinking of the labour market, but the collapse of good jobs.

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The prime minister will have a tight schedule in the Philippines as besides attending the 15th ASEAN-India summit and 12th East Asia summit on November 14, he will have a series of other engagements including bilateral meetings with several leaders.

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

'The crisis we are facing now is lack of demand'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'There is lack of demand because people have no jobs, and no income.' 'Lakhs of people have lost their jobs and they have no income which has led to no demand in the market.'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

COVID-19 tally nears 60k; fresh outbreaks abroad raise concerns

COVID-19 tally nears 60k; fresh outbreaks abroad raise concerns

Rediff.com9 May 2020

A total 95 deaths deaths were reported since Friday morning, of which 37 in Maharashtra, 24 in Gujarat, nine in West Bengal, seven in Madhya Pradesh, four each from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, three from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and two from Delhi and one each from Punjab and Haryana.

Modi @ Madison Square creates divide in Sangh Parivar

Modi @ Madison Square creates divide in Sangh Parivar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The efforts by the organisers to show that the reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madison Square Garden was an event organised by all sections of the Indian community has led to deep divisions and heartburn among Sangh Parivar organisations in the US.

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Tyagaraja Aradhana: Pilgrimage for Carnatic music lovers

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Thiruvaiyuru, where composer-saint Tyagaraja lived, is an annual pilgrimage for Carnatic musicians, eminent and unknown, young and old.

Toxins in cough syrups, other drugs due to plastic bottling

Toxins in cough syrups, other drugs due to plastic bottling

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Popular antacid Mucaine Gel, manufactured by Pfizer's subsidiary Wyeth Laboratories, was also found laced with the heavy metals as well as cadmium.

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The question is, how soon we can expect to re-attain the pre-lockdown levels of output and income.'

California congressmen petition Kerry on Sikh man's fight for justice

California congressmen petition Kerry on Sikh man's fight for justice

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Over 250 people participated in a rally to support 82-year-old California resident Surat Singh Khalsa, who has been on a hunger strike in India demanding the release of political prisoners. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

Branded fashion goes to small-town India

Branded fashion goes to small-town India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

AND, W, Biba step up their game worldwide. While global brands go all out to woo India customers.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

China's support to Pak terrorists will cost it dearly

China's support to Pak terrorists will cost it dearly

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

'By extending its support to the LeT, China is not helping the cause of containment and eventual destruction of radicalism and terror.'

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What will a split in the AIADMK mean for Tamil Nadu?

No food, no medicine and little hope: The many challenges Rohingyas face

No food, no medicine and little hope: The many challenges Rohingyas face

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Lives "will once again be at risk" if funding is not urgently secured, United Nations officials have said on the eve of the first anniversary of a military crackdown that forced them to flee their country.

Is the AIADMK heading for yet another split?

Is the AIADMK heading for yet another split?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The fracas between Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam on Monday over who will be projected as the CM candidate in next year's assembly polls not only points to a possibility of another vertical split in Tamil Nadu's ruling party but will also come as sweet music for the opposition DMK which in the past stood to gain from the AIADMK's squabbles, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

CAA: A message to the Indian Muslim

CAA: A message to the Indian Muslim

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'We are telling them we have isolated them and their religion as not only unwanted,' says Aakar Patel.

Why Asia Cup is important for Dhoni...

Why Asia Cup is important for Dhoni...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Rohit Sharma-led India's main aim would be to settle their middle-order combination and also find a perfect batting position for Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Akayed Ullah had no criminal record back home, a police official said, even as Dhaka vowed "zero tolerance" against terrorism.

'Economy has been growing at around 5% the last 7-8 years'

'Economy has been growing at around 5% the last 7-8 years'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'Instead of doing reforms and restructuring, the present government is busy with the perception that everything is fine and the economy is hunky-dory.' 'Such hollow perceptions are very dangerous for the Indian economy in the long run.' 'The real risk to India is the lack of decent employment opportunities for youth in general and educated youth in particular.'

Do you want to study in New Zealand?

Do you want to study in New Zealand?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

From college intake to visa guidelines, here's everything you'll need to know before signing up for a course in New Zealand.

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

China will help Pakistan to keep fire burning in J&K

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'China is likely to help Pakistan in keeping the fire burning in J&K to bleed India for its own interests.' A fascinating excerpt from Lieutenant General K Himalay Singh's Making of a General: A Himalayan Echo.

Mass unemployment and social unrest are looming ahead

Mass unemployment and social unrest are looming ahead

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The more one thinks about it, the more difficult it is to see how India will be able to reap the benefits of a demographic dividend, says Aakar Patel.

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

'India cannot take Gotabaya for granted'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'We should expect a cold-blooded, transactional relation that requires a lot of engagement and mutual trust to sustain,' says Constantino Xavier, Fellow, foreign policy, Brookings India.

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Pak, India agree on majority of Kartarpur proposals

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

A Foreign Office official told PTI that the eight-member Indian delegation arrived in Lahore at 9.15 am (local time).

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Sindhis are flourishing, but going isn't always easy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Sindhis are a lesson in perseverance. Once uprooted, they've started all over, often reinventing themselves

2 civilians killed as Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri for 3rd time in 3 days

2 civilians killed as Pak violates ceasefire in Rajouri for 3rd time in 3 days

Rediff.com13 May 2017

"The Pakistani Army initiated indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatics, 82 mm and 120 mm mortars from 0715 hours along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera sector", PRO, ministry of defence, Jammu, Lt Col Manish Mehta said. The Indian Army posts are retaliating strongly and effectively, he said, adding that the firing is currently going on.

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

Ahead of 2019 LS poll, Congress faces severe cash crunch

Ahead of 2019 LS poll, Congress faces severe cash crunch

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The party's steady flow of money from industrialists has all but dried up, leaving a cash crunch so serious that it's been forced to crowd-fund for a candidate.

'Sena has signed an MoU with you for our Mumbai dreams'

'Sena has signed an MoU with you for our Mumbai dreams'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The first sign of Make In India's success, Uddhav Thackeray felt, would emerge when Maharashtra halted the outflow of Mumbaikars to foreign countries, by building schools, colleges and universities of repute.

Modi pitches for Citizenship Bill amid commotion at Bengal rally

Modi pitches for Citizenship Bill amid commotion at Bengal rally

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Modi accused the TMC of killing the aspirations of the middle-class people in the state and said the ruling party in West Bengal is known for 'triple T -- Trinamool Tolabaji Tax'.

Indian Muslims are patriots; have avoided lure of ISIS: Rajnath

Indian Muslims are patriots; have avoided lure of ISIS: Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

"Just a handful of Indian youth have joined the ISIS. Some have also returned after being persuaded by their families," asserted the home minister.

5 ways to reduce farm distress

5 ways to reduce farm distress

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'By 2020 around 34% of India's population will be in the 15-34 age group.' 'More than 70% of them live in rural areas.' 'Their energy and enthusiasm need to be tapped in order to meet their aspirations and transform agriculture and the rural economy,' says P K Joshi.

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

RSS won't do anything to rock Modi's boat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

'Bhagwat, aware of the advantages of keeping the BJP in power, is wary about the RSS taking steps that would undermine the popular standing of either the PM or the party.'

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Clerics who went missing in Pak reach India

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Amir Nizami, son of one of the clerics, said they will be picking them from the airport and will go to Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah.

The magical Sanjna Kapoor

The magical Sanjna Kapoor

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

After injecting life into Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre and running it for years, Sanjana Kapoor tells Anjuli Bhargava that she is consumed by a new passion -- Junoon.