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Don't Use Netaji To Score Political Points

Don't Use Netaji To Score Political Points

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Bose's views make it amply clear how he would have dealt with communal and supremacist forces post-Independence had he been there at the helm instead of Nehru, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

'Why did no one talk of pollution in the Yamuna earlier?'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Why did they not raise their voice against the pollution in the Yamuna earlier?' 'Why were they quiet for so long against construction and encroachment on the flood plains.'

'The Hindu vote is not united'

'The Hindu vote is not united'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'Today in Uttar Pradesh all big parties like Samajwadi Party, BJP or even Bahujan Samaj Party are out to woo smaller parties as they know the Hindu votes are getting divided.'

'The main challenge is social distancing in slums'

'The main challenge is social distancing in slums'

Rediff.com10 May 2020

'When we talk about social distancing, it almost impossible to maintain this in slums.' 'So we had to talk to the people about cleanliness.' 'It was a task because everybody uses public toilets. So our volunteers targeted those spots to spread awareness.'

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

P V Narasimha Rao strongly felt that the reforms would have to be mindful of Indian concerns and would have to protect the interests of our poor and our working people, he said.

Budget's focus is to provide basic amenities to poor, Modi tells BJP

Budget's focus is to provide basic amenities to poor, Modi tells BJP

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The focus of the Union Budget is on providing basic amenities to the poor, middle class and youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday, and asserted that it is imperative that India becomes self-reliant.

'Government of India should own responsibility of universal vaccination'

'Government of India should own responsibility of universal vaccination'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'The vaccine policy should be such that all people should get the vaccine free.'

US First Lady invites Union Minister for a talk

US First Lady invites Union Minister for a talk

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

D Purandeswari, Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development, has been asked to speak about literacy initiatives undertaken since the UNESCO regional literacy meet held in New Delhi in 2006 and the progress and the effect they have had in India.

Those stopped from looting country are forming 'mahagathbandhan': PM

Those stopped from looting country are forming 'mahagathbandhan': PM

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

"In Bengal, the BJP has only one MLA but they are so afraid of us that they are saying 'bachao' (save us)," he said.

Now, Kohli wants to open with Rohit in T20 World Cup

Now, Kohli wants to open with Rohit in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

India's skipper Virat Kohli says he's going to open the innings in the IPL, so why not with Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India later this year.

Eknath Shinde rebels against Uddhav, plunges Maharashtra govt in crisis

Eknath Shinde rebels against Uddhav, plunges Maharashtra govt in crisis

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The MLAs, who are seemingly unhappy with their leadership, arrived in Surat on Monday night and are camping at the Le Meridian Hotel, they said.

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Trump to discuss CAA, NRC with Modi during India visit: WH

Trump to discuss CAA, NRC with Modi during India visit: WH

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'I think the President will note that the world is looking to India to continue to uphold its democratic traditions, respect for religious minorities,' the official said.

Kamal Haasan asks PM Modi to explain need for new Parliament building

Kamal Haasan asks PM Modi to explain need for new Parliament building

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Seeking to liken the proposed construction of the new edifice to the centuries old Great Wall of China, he claimed that 'thousands of people perished' during its construction, but the dragon nation rulers said the wall was to 'guard' the people.

BJP ally extends support to farmers' Bharat bandh

BJP ally extends support to farmers' Bharat bandh

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP), a constituent of the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, has extended its support to the call for Bharat bandh on December 8 by farmer groups protesting against three recent farm sector laws.

8 nations call for joint efforts to deal terrorism from Afghanistan

8 nations call for joint efforts to deal terrorism from Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Doval said it is time for closer consultations, greater cooperation and coordination among the regional countries to deal with the challenges emanating from Afghanistan.

Feeling stressed in lockdown? Here's a free helpline

Feeling stressed in lockdown? Here's a free helpline

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Functioning from 8 am to 8 pm, it deals only with mental stress

Afghanistan can't be terror haven: China warns Taliban

Afghanistan can't be terror haven: China warns Taliban

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The remarks by China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, came during an emergency meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan on Monday after the sudden and rapid takeover of the Afghanistan government by the Taliban insurgents.

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

When R K Krishna Kumar Spoke To Rediff

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Experts, however, have raised concern over the decision, saying the move is akin to treating symptoms instead of the underlying causes.

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'

'All Of Us Adivasis Have Hope In Her'

'All Of Us Adivasis Have Hope In Her'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'What she did so far and what she will do now is secondary; the most important thing is a person from the Adivasi community has reached the top-most position in the country.'

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

How to DEFEAT the NEXT Pandemic

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Illustrious international thinkers met at the Milken Institute Global Conference 2021 and many discussions addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world at large.

Marital rape: Misalignment in IPC sections 377 and 375, says HC

Marital rape: Misalignment in IPC sections 377 and 375, says HC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday said there was an anomaly and misalignment in the erstwhile Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which was decriminalised by the Supreme Court in 2018, and the rape law that protects a husband from prosecution for a non-consensual sexual act, including unnatural sex, with his wife.

Dance teacher loses livelihood to Covid, Delhi cops find new job for him

Dance teacher loses livelihood to Covid, Delhi cops find new job for him

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

"When the SHO sir asked me about my interest of area, I told him that I am a dance teacher and want to continue it. The SHO sir said that they will try to find me a suitable job. He sent me to Sandoz to restart earning livelihood till the time I get a job in dancing. I am also thinking to apply in schools for dance teacher," Balaji Sawalkar said.

'Madman, racist, sexist pig': Obama's thoughts on Trump

'Madman, racist, sexist pig': Obama's thoughts on Trump

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The remarks are reported in Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Donald Trump, by Edward-Isaac Dovere, a staff writer at the Atlantic magazine, which will be published next week.

Ashwin is always looking to take wickets: Rohit

Ashwin is always looking to take wickets: Rohit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

India vice-captain Rohit Sharma says R Ashwin's presence in the playing XI is always an advantage as the seasoned off-spinner is on the lookout for wickets at all times.

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia ahead of Punjab Cong revamp

Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Sonia ahead of Punjab Cong revamp

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The meeting comes ahead of the party's Punjab unit revamp and amid reports that Sidhu may get a key role in the organisation.

IBM bets big on India, to open more software development centres

IBM bets big on India, to open more software development centres

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

US tech giant IBM is betting big on the India growth story and plans to open more software development centres in the country as it looks to partner with the government in its digitisation journey, its chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna said on Friday. On a visit to India, Krishna met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar to discuss deeper collaboration including skilling and workforce development. The firm that originally designed the technology and system behind ATMs, barcodes and the US social security net, is greatly enthused with the speed at which the Indian government is willing to make decisions and where it is moving, he told a select media briefing.

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

J-K, Ladakh integral part of India: MEA rebuffs China

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

In a strong response to China's objection to development of infrastructure on the Indian side of the LAC, New Delhi also asserted that Beijing has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters.

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Afridi said that he was surprised by the comments of Indian great Kapil and former IPL chairman, Rajeev Shukla, who outrightly dismissed Akhtar's suggestion. He also questioned the PCB and the Pakistan team management for making fitness of players a big issue.

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The 21st century peacekeeping must be anchored in a strong ecosystem of technology and innovation that can facilitate UN peacekeeping operations in implementing their mandates in complex environments," India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said

Kashmir attacks: Pak's attempt to force India to talks

Kashmir attacks: Pak's attempt to force India to talks

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

How will India respond to an attack which keeps haemorrhaging India but stays below the threshold of tolerance?

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.' 'But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.'

Ian Bishop credits Kapil for current fast-bowling success

Ian Bishop credits Kapil for current fast-bowling success

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Bishop refused to compare the Indian unit to the fearsome West Indians of the past.

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Banking is a business of trust.'

How Sneh overcame England 'sledging' in drawn Test

How Sneh overcame England 'sledging' in drawn Test

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

England's players resorted to "constant sledging" to disturb Sneh Rana and company, but the Indians maintained their composure to pull off a thrilling draw in the just-concluded women's one-off Test in Bristol.

Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games

Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Australia will join the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Wednesday, as other allies weighed similar moves to protest China's human rights record.