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Fight the FAT battle! Here's how

Fight the FAT battle! Here's how

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Yoga acharya Shameem Akthar takes at a look at what you can do to avoid the pitfall of obesity.

3 reasons why 2014 J&K elections are historic

3 reasons why 2014 J&K elections are historic

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

'The youth have given New Delhi a chance. Now it is up to the policy-makers in Delhi to respect their political choices.'

No longer an aam aadmi? Kejriwal draws flak for business class flight

No longer an aam aadmi? Kejriwal draws flak for business class flight

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday flew business class to Dubai to attend a felicitation event, sparking strong reaction from the opposition which said his "real face" has been "exposed".

For Singh brothers, truce is temporary, split only way out

For Singh brothers, truce is temporary, split only way out

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

NCLT allows Shivinder to withdraw petition against his brother Malvinder. Final decision to be taken by family members in their presence.

Centre to form single tribunal to settle inter-state water disputes

Centre to form single tribunal to settle inter-state water disputes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

A decision to approve an amendment to the act was taken at the Union Cabinet's meeting held earlier this week. The amendment is likely to be introduced in Parliament in its next session.

'Kashmiris have lost the sense of fear'

'Kashmiris have lost the sense of fear'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

'It's not only what's been done politically. It's also the way it's been done. It's the suffocating atmosphere.'

3 FTII students begin hunger strike seeking Gajendra's exit

3 FTII students begin hunger strike seeking Gajendra's exit

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Intensifying their protest, three students of the Film and Television Institute of India have gone on hunger strike demanding the resignation of Gajendra Chauhan.

Rajnath receives IAF's 1st Rafale jet from France

Rajnath receives IAF's 1st Rafale jet from France

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Singh received the aircraft at the Rafale fighter jet handing-over ceremony at Merignac in the presence of French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly. Members of the top military brass of France as well as senior officials of Dassault Aviation, the makers of Rafale, were also present at the ceremony.

Sena takes dig at Munde, says Modi to take final call on Maha CM

Sena takes dig at Munde, says Modi to take final call on Maha CM

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Taking potshots at senior Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde, the Shiv Sena on Monday said it will be Narendra Modi who will have the final word on the issue of chief ministerial candidate in the assembly polls.

Beef ban hits Indian farmers, traders

Beef ban hits Indian farmers, traders

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Prices of buffaloes and cattle have fallen by 20-30%.

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Hope other stars learn from Deepika!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'Does Deepika not have the right to raise her voice in a democratic and peaceful manner on an issue she considers important?' 'Why should one view her only as an actor and not appreciate her role as a concerned citizen of the country?' ask Aftab Alam and Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Xiaomi to make India debut on Flipkart

Xiaomi to make India debut on Flipkart

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Following the footsteps of Motorola, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is also teaming up with e-Commerce major Flipkart to launch its handsets in India.

Gujarat CM says won't screen Padmavati, movie 'hurts sentiments'

Gujarat CM says won't screen Padmavati, movie 'hurts sentiments'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The decision to not screen the movie has been taken keeping in mind the law and order situation in the poll-bound state, he said.

Sai's Take: It's all about freedom of the press

Sai's Take: It's all about freedom of the press

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Arun Shourie, who made a name as an editor par excellence before he chose to join politics, put it in perspective: 'The Rafale judgment enables the media to its job.'

What Nirmalaji said and meant

What Nirmalaji said and meant

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'A buoyant market economy is one which is led by the innovation and imagination of private persons,' notes Ajay Shah.

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'

Vision 2014: BJP picks up tips from Georgia, Colombia

Vision 2014: BJP picks up tips from Georgia, Colombia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The party is studying the governance of different countries to present an alternative model of development for India ahead of the 2014 general election, says Akshat Kaushal

United Spirits gets MCA, I-T Dept notices to inspect books

United Spirits gets MCA, I-T Dept notices to inspect books

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The new Diageo management had asked Vijay Mallya to step down.

New govt needs new nuclear policy and posture

New govt needs new nuclear policy and posture

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

The new government must initiate a comprehensive review of India's nuclear weapons doctrine and posture. Ajai Shukla explains

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

Sridevi's extravagant Puli demands

Sridevi's extravagant Puli demands

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Sridevi and her husband Boney Kapoor made huge demands during the filming.

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rajasthan will not screen Padmavat, even after CBFC clearance

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'The sacrifice made by Queen Padmini is a matter of pride for the state,' Raje said.

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'His contributions in setting up transparent precedents of governance are still basically intact despite the cynicism of several of his successors,' notes Jamini Bhagwati.

Fahrenheit 11/9 turns up heat on Trump

Fahrenheit 11/9 turns up heat on Trump

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'There are millions of Americans who are doing their best to undo the damage that he (Trump) is doing to the world,' Michael Moore tells Indira Kannan in Toronto.

Shivraj, Amarinder join chorus against 'Padmavati', Mamata calls it super emergency

Shivraj, Amarinder join chorus against 'Padmavati', Mamata calls it super emergency

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The chief minister said any distortion of historical facts will not be tolerated.

Maoists kill 3 in Bihar

Maoists kill 3 in Bihar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Deputy Police Superintendent A K Lal said about 40 Maoists activists armed with sophisticated weapons opened fire on Sharma's family. His wife along with an uncle and a bodyguard were killed in the incident, he added.

How note ban saved the sugar industry

How note ban saved the sugar industry

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

A projected drop in production in the 2016-17 sugar season (October-September) has kept domestic prices firm, reflecting in improved profitability and stock prices of companies.

'There is no such thing as a Hindu. He is a political construct'

'There is no such thing as a Hindu. He is a political construct'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In this May 2014 interview with Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com, the politically conscious Karnad spoke of why he is concerned about Modi coming to power.

Mani Ratnam's son moves across as 'red volunteer'

Mani Ratnam's son moves across as 'red volunteer'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

Sixteen-year-old Nandan Maniratnam, son of Maniratnam and popular actress Suhasini, is the proud author of a new pamphlet on Leninism, which is on sale at the venue, along with other leading Left literature. He it was his reading habit that introduced him to the world of Marxism. A student of an international residential school in Chennai, Nandan came on his own to serve as a volunteer and assist the foreign delegates at the All-India Congress of the CPI-M.

'A film is like a one-night stand'

'A film is like a one-night stand'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'I'm a rascal, I'm going to play a paramahansa?!'

Winter session: Opposition closes ranks to target govt; GST tops agenda

Winter session: Opposition closes ranks to target govt; GST tops agenda

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The winter session of Parliament is set to be stormy with Opposition parties closing ranks to target the government on issues including 'intolerance' even as the ruling dispensation expressed its readiness to discuss all issues.

Will 'Mersal' row catapult Vijay into politics?

Will 'Mersal' row catapult Vijay into politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The question is not if Vijay would enter politics. Instead, it is about his chances of success, if any, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

How Lava plans to take on Chinese phone cos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Indian phone company Lava reveals a new strategy, reports Arnab Dutta.

'Pakistan can certainly contribute to peace in Kashmir'

'Pakistan can certainly contribute to peace in Kashmir'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'...by stopping its promotion of turmoil, its aid and abetment to militancy.' 'Mr Vajpayee paved the road for peace by engaging Pakistan tirelessly while also reaching out to Kashmiri leaders and people at large.' 'Like so often in the past, this government does not have a policy. No consistency in approach.'

Media conspiring with BJP to target us: SP on lawlessness

Media conspiring with BJP to target us: SP on lawlessness

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Under attack from opposition over the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party on Monday accused the media of "targeting" its government under a "conspiracy sponsored by the Bharatiya Janata Party".

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'Amit Shah and his fellow travellers need to realise that India was divided because of competitive communalism of forces like Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim League, prodded, aided and abetted by the colonial power,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Kartarpur went to Pak because of Cong leaders' lack of vision: Modi

Kartarpur went to Pak because of Cong leaders' lack of vision: Modi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Modi took on Gandhi for mocking him for chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' at every meeting. The prime minister said he will continue to do so despite Gandhi's 'fatwa' on it.

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Padmaavat opens under security cover, cinegoers defy threat of violence

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The film faces opposition from fringe Rajput groups, who allege that it distorts history and show Queen Padmavati in "poor light".

She makes 'HISTORY'! Hillary wins Democratic nomination for US president

She makes 'HISTORY'! Hillary wins Democratic nomination for US president

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

After 4,764 party delegates formally backed her, the former US First Lady tweeted, "This moment is for every little girl who dreams big."

Why do we outrage so much about Padmavati?

Why do we outrage so much about Padmavati?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'The mainstream media is alive with discussion of the rights and wrongs of the situation.' 'Mass immolation is being rediscovered as a worthy goal for young women, and we have also consoled ourselves at length with the reflection that Muslims Are Bad while Rajputs Are Good,' says Mihir S Sharma.