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What my 5 YO grandson is doing during the lockdown

What my 5 YO grandson is doing during the lockdown

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'My five-year-old grandson Arjun enthusiastically helps in jhadoo pocha, putting clothes in the washing machine, drying and then folding them up,' says Dr Veena Adige.

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Modi's big opportunity in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Over the next five years, it will be Narendra not Nitish who will be under pressure to deliver vikas and atmanirbharta in Bihar, notes Kanika Datta.

Govt plans to convert 101 rivers into waterways: Gadkari

Govt plans to convert 101 rivers into waterways: Gadkari

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Transport minister says they are cheaper mode of transport than road and rail; so far only 5 river stretches have been declared waterways

Ex-IAS officer, four others acquitted in corruption case

Ex-IAS officer, four others acquitted in corruption case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A former Indian Administrative Service officer, who was an accused in a graft case along with four others, including a private firm, was on Tuesday acquitted by a Delhi court which said that 'fairness of investigation' by the Central Bureau of Investigation was not 'apparent' in the matter.

Sops given by govt won polls for AAP, agree workers

Sops given by govt won polls for AAP, agree workers

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The party workers recall that in the run up to the assembly elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders had in their interactions with voters during poll rallies had duly emphasised upon various Delhi government schemes, providing for a host of services to people either free of cost or at a highly subsidised rates.

Neil Nitin Mukesh sends out his wedding invites

Neil Nitin Mukesh sends out his wedding invites

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Neil Nitin Mukesh will get married to Rukmini Sahay in Udaipur and the festivities will start on February 7 to 9.

Rs 5,000 fine if found dumping waste on Yamuna floodplains

Rs 5,000 fine if found dumping waste on Yamuna floodplains

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The NGT also constituted a committee to oversee the execution of work pertaining to cleaning of the river.

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja lets us know what to expect.

Innovative ways to wake up the government

Innovative ways to wake up the government

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

With dharnas, rallies and fasts not drawing much attention from the government, people in Madhya Pradesh have resorted to unique ways of protests that have been taken notice of and provided some relief to protestors.

'Nitish Kumar has never compromised on crime'

'Nitish Kumar has never compromised on crime'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'Unlike past governments, we never protect or save criminals.'

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

'IAF defends the country, but Modi stole its money to give to Anil Ambani'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

The Congress chief reiterated that Rs 30,000 crore was "wrongfully" given to Anil Ambani in the purchase of Rafale fighter planes.

Why Modi leaves difficult issues alone

Why Modi leaves difficult issues alone

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

When he speaks of them, it is either in denial or to highlight successes that are only part of a larger story that is worrisome in its totality, observes T N Ninan.

Kudankulam protesters form human chain in sea

Kudankulam protesters form human chain in sea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Taking a leaf from 'Jal Satyagraha' activists in Madhya Pradesh, the activists of People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy stood in the waters close to the shores in a new turn to their year-long protests.

Kudankulam: Protestors to stand in sea from Sept 13

Kudankulam: Protestors to stand in sea from Sept 13

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Taking a cue from 'Jal Satyagraha' activists in Madhya Pradesh, opponents of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant today threatened to stand in the sea off Idianthakarai coast from Thursday as a stepped-up form of agitation.

Water bills of Delhiites grew 18 times in 9 yrs: Kejriwal

Water bills of Delhiites grew 18 times in 9 yrs: Kejriwal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

"Our water bill, which was Rs 74 nine years ago has swollen to Rs 1,375, which is an 18-fold growth. This is due to corruption in water distribution system under which a French firm run water treatment plant in Sonia Vihar is being paid for inflated quantity of treated water by the government," he said while launching the 51-day long agitation at Najafgarh.

Japan Airlines brings Boeing's Dreamliner to India

Japan Airlines brings Boeing's Dreamliner to India

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Japan Airlines has become the first airline to launch Dreamliner Boeing 787 flights to India.

PCB refuses NOCs to its players for BPL

PCB refuses NOCs to its players for BPL

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The franchises of the Bangladesh Premier League have been dealt a huge blow after the Pakistan Cricket Board refused to issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to the 26 national players who were set to be part of the Twenty20 event starting on Friday.

Bird flu: Centre deploys teams in Kerala, Haryana

Bird flu: Centre deploys teams in Kerala, Haryana

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday deployed multi-disciplinary teams in bird flu-affected areas of Kerala and Haryana, while Madhya Pradesh, where crows have died due to the influenza, banned the entry of chicken consignments from southern states for 10 days as a precautionary measure.

Sushil Modi seeks new law to protect migrants

Sushil Modi seeks new law to protect migrants

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader also said that the troubles of the hapless workers grew manifold, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, as their employers did not implement the provisions of the existing Inter State Migrant Labour Act, 1979.

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Cong's Karti Chidambaram, Left's Mohammed Salim test positive

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Mohammed Salim were among the prominent politicians who tested positive for COVID-19 as a rapid spike in cases took the tally in the country to over 18 lakh on Monday.

Sonam turns bride for Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla

Sonam turns bride for Abu Jani & Sandeep Khosla

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

You'll fall in love with Sonam's bridal avatar!

'No water shortage in Delhi, only discriminatory supply'

'No water shortage in Delhi, only discriminatory supply'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

An audit report of the Delhi Jal Board states that failure in timely construction of underground reservoirs and booster pumping stations has resulted in an unequal distribution of water, reports Priyanka.

ASK ROOPASHREE: Is flavoured water safe?

ASK ROOPASHREE: Is flavoured water safe?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

'NDA won't muster a majority in Bihar'

'NDA won't muster a majority in Bihar'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'Log kehte hai desh to humne Modi ko diya hua hai, par pradesh nahi diya hai (we have given Modi the mandate to run the nation, not the state).'

On board a hoverboat, Modi lays foundation for Shivaji memorial

On board a hoverboat, Modi lays foundation for Shivaji memorial

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the Foundation for a Rs 3,600-crore grand memorial for Shivaji Maharaj off the Mumbai coast, an event that comes a few months ahead of the civic polls and amid tussle among parties to claim the legacy of the 17th century warrior king.

CBI arrests 3 in NRHM scam, but not Kushwaha

CBI arrests 3 in NRHM scam, but not Kushwaha

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested two more officials and a businessman on Friday morning in connection with the Rs 8000-crore National Rural Health Mission scam. The three arrests were made at the CBI headquarters, where the accused were brought a day earlier for interrogation. P K Jain, former general manager of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Construction and Design, was arrested on Thursday shortly after he was questioned by CBI sleuths in New Delhi.

CBI summons former UP bureaucrats; some arrests likely

CBI summons former UP bureaucrats; some arrests likely

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday summoned some officials of Uttar Pradesh for questioning in connection with alleged irregularities in utilising Rs 10,000 crore funds allocated under the National Rural Health Mission. It was likely to place some of them under arrest.

Zardari in Delhi, hopes to get PM to visit Pak this year

Zardari in Delhi, hopes to get PM to visit Pak this year

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Pakistani TV channels reported that Zardari's two daughters Asifa and Bakhtawar were also accompanying him, but there was no official word on it

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

Extend closure of schools, colleges till May 15, recommends GoM

Extend closure of schools, colleges till May 15, recommends GoM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The GoM recommended that activities of all religious organisations should not be allowed till May 15 as a precautionary measure to check spread of coronavirus infection, the sources added.

Crimes against women rise while PM tiptoes around garden: Rahul

Crimes against women rise while PM tiptoes around garden: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Gandhi was referring to a poll which said that India is the world's most dangerous country for women due to the high risk of sexual violence and being forced into slave labor.

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

In pics: What you missed at Kala Ghoda Arts festival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

There was music, dance, workshops and lots to be entertained and be inspired from.

'A stain on govt's reputation which will last forever'

'A stain on govt's reputation which will last forever'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Stan's death is the culmination of a series of acts of abominable cruelty on the part of the Indian State.'

Tokyo quietly planning for potential Olympics delay?

Tokyo quietly planning for potential Olympics delay?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

An official close to the organising committee, who is involved in drafting the scenarios, said they have been asked to make a simulation in case of a postponement.

Thaw in ties? Kejriwal meets Jung, discusses better coordination

Thaw in ties? Kejriwal meets Jung, discusses better coordination

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Issues like the need to have better coordination between the Lt Governor and the AAP government figured in the meeting.

'Modi and Shah are gluttons'

'Modi and Shah are gluttons'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'They have a voracious appetite.' 'But there are many places where they go and they lose.'

Boat capsizes on Ganga in Varanasi, 18 missing

Boat capsizes on Ganga in Varanasi, 18 missing

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Around 18 of the 40 people went missing on Tuesday after a boat carrying them capsized on the Ganga River at Betawar ghat near Shooltankeshwar area in Varanasi, the police said.

Nirmalaji must wield the whip. Often

Nirmalaji must wield the whip. Often

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'Let us hope that this Budget delivers.' 'It needs 10 per cent plus real GDP growth in 2021-22, the rebound year,' notes Omkar Goswami.

Always had faith in people: Modi in Mann ki Baat

Always had faith in people: Modi in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

In the first edition of his popular monthly radio address after Bharatiya Janata Party's mega victory in the Lok Sabha election, PM Modi said he was undergoing a bout of emptiness as he was not able to address the nation through Mann Ki Baat.

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

When Rafi sang for Hanuman, Manna for Ravan...

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'