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PM to visit Pakistan for Sikh event

PM to visit Pakistan for Sikh event

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Dr Singh has accepted an invitation from the SGPC.

Why Patna Saheb gurdwara will leave you bedazzled

Why Patna Saheb gurdwara will leave you bedazzled

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The centuries-old Takhat Shri Harmandir Saheb Gurdwara at Patna Saheb, the most revered shrine for Sikhs after the Golden Temple in Amritsar, gets a much-needed facelift just before lakhs of devotees arrive to take part in the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh.

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Danti is highly focused on diplomatic entities. It may already have full access to internal networks in Indian government organisations.

Punjab holy book desecration: Situation tense, 2 brothers held

Punjab holy book desecration: Situation tense, 2 brothers held

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The two brothers, identified as Rupinder Singh and Jaswinder Singh, of Panjgrain village of Faridkot, were arrested in connection with the first incident of sacrilege in the state in Bargari village in Faridkot

Trump is not all bad news for India Inc

Trump is not all bad news for India Inc

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Indian firms feared they would lose business if US ratified the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement with 11 other countries.

Villagers begin early harvesting as tension simmers on border

Villagers begin early harvesting as tension simmers on border

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Most villagers decided to stay back to harvest crops, their only source of livelihood.

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

His absence will be felt because of his decision taking ability and rapport with armed forces.

Clash inside Golden Temple on Op Bluestar anniv; 5 injured

Clash inside Golden Temple on Op Bluestar anniv; 5 injured

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

A clash took place inside Golden Temple in Amritsar when a group of youths raised pro-Khalistan slogans, which was opposed by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee volunteers, leaving five persons injured.

Centre not in favour of freeing terrorists convicted in serious charges

Centre not in favour of freeing terrorists convicted in serious charges

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

As the Punjab government sought release of the state's prisoners, the union home ministry on Thursday indicated that legal opinion could be taken in select cases such as old people and those having completed 20 years in prison but not those convicted in serious charges.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Cos take green path to save costs and sustain growth

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

A selection of Indian corporations are cutting costs and contributing to a green economy by embracing clean fuel and India Inc sees a strong business case in adopting renewable energy to power their operations.

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

MFs to Create LONG-TERM Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Students, faculty will now pay a heavy price for plagiarism

Students, faculty will now pay a heavy price for plagiarism

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The new rules come into effect soon.

Akal Takht revokes pardon to Dera chief; Sikh leaders hail decision

Akal Takht revokes pardon to Dera chief; Sikh leaders hail decision

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Various Sikh leaders on Friday hailed the decision of Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikh religion, which annulled its edict of pardoning Dera Sacha Sauda Sect Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

Highest salary offered to IIM-Amritsar graduate is Rs 54 lakh

Highest salary offered to IIM-Amritsar graduate is Rs 54 lakh

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Seven students were made international offers.

Akal Takht upset over jail term to Lt Gen Brar's attackers

Akal Takht upset over jail term to Lt Gen Brar's attackers

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Three Sikh men and a woman, convicted of carrying out a revenge attack on Lt Gen Brar for his role as commander of Operation Blue Star in 1984 were on Tuesday sentenced by a British court to between 10 and 14 years in prison.

These Indian-Americans want Trump as next US president

These Indian-Americans want Trump as next US president

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

'Indian-Americans for Trump 2016' -- which was registered as a political action committee on January 21 with the federal election commission -- aims at garnering support of Indian-Americans to have Donald J Trump become the next president of the United States.

Party all night! But no more 'Sunburn' by the Goa beach?

Party all night! But no more 'Sunburn' by the Goa beach?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The state government has resolved against holding electronic dance music festivals on Goa beaches and suggested a shift in the venue, noting that the mega events cause damage to the coastal areas.

'All political parties work on black money'

'All political parties work on black money'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Jagdish Chhokar, founder-member of the Association for Democratic Reforms says there should be a law to regulate the functioning of political parties.

Budget 2015: Bollywood expects FM to streamline taxes

Budget 2015: Bollywood expects FM to streamline taxes

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Hindi film industry hopes to get some tax relief from the upcoming Budget 2015-16.

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Why are Indian B-schools shutting down?

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The number of management colleges has dropped from 3,609 in 2014-15 to 3,264 in 2017-18.

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The poll promise is an attempt to woo the middle-class and rich voters in the wake of the party's growing unpopularity.

Modi's tour de Punjab: PM pays homage to martyrs, visits Golden Temple

Modi's tour de Punjab: PM pays homage to martyrs, visits Golden Temple

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

"On martyrdom day, I pay my respects to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru who sacrificed their life for the nation," PM said in a statement.

Amidst a swamp, Art of Living sets up India's biggest public event

Amidst a swamp, Art of Living sets up India's biggest public event

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Despite the presence of mosquitoes and reeking fields, workers continue to give shape to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's event where 3.5 million people are expected to convene.

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The emphatic victory in all three municipal corporations in Delhi will enthuse the party to keep its winning trajectory for the next polls, reports Sahil Makkar.

Modicare faces its first hiccup as states show reluctance

Modicare faces its first hiccup as states show reluctance

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The states fear they would end up funding both their own scheme as well as the newly-announced National Health Protection Scheme.

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

CEC Om Prakash Rawat: Right man at right time?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Rawat has a short tenure in his new role, but it is likely going to be an eventful one, reports Sahil Makkar.

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Why AAP could spring a surprise in Punjab

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Punjab has around 19.7 million voters, of whom 53% are below the age of 40 years.

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Babus divided over government's new promotion policy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The new policy would create more vacancies at the Centre, as some who were denied promotions are thinking of returning to their home state, report Sahil Makkar and Ishan Bakshi.

Why India's disaster responders are unhappy

Why India's disaster responders are unhappy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Many in the specialised force feel they are not being treated on par with those in the armed forces. Sahil Makkar reports

The many problems confronting the IITs

The many problems confronting the IITs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Third of faculty positions vacant. One per cent seats empty. New institutes lag in infrastructure, research.

Govt schools in 4 BJP-ruled states to go digital

Govt schools in 4 BJP-ruled states to go digital

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The MHRD plans to track various performance parameters of government school teachers and students through tablets and smartphones, reports Sahil Makkar.

The wake-up call that every consumer needs

The wake-up call that every consumer needs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Pending consumer dispute cases are at an all-time high.

Will SP, BSP come together for 2019 polls?

Will SP, BSP come together for 2019 polls?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Mayawati is now gearing up for a fresh start for the 2019 general election. Unconfirmed reports from the BSP camp suggest she has already reached out to arch-rival Akhilesh Yadav, reports Sahil Makkar.

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

'EC does not have a feeling of helplessness'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'Even if something appears to be wrong, we can always request the government and Parliament to make amends.'

'Economic growth is the means to deliver social justice'

'Economic growth is the means to deliver social justice'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

We have brought about a slew of reforms that would help improve governance and also facilitate industrial growth, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje tells Sahil Makkar.

Patna's MAGNIFICENT Prakash Utsav!

Patna's MAGNIFICENT Prakash Utsav!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Organising the logistics for a festival that attracts nearly 500,000 devotees is not easy.

The cost of demonetisation: Jobless hundreds in Jalandhar

The cost of demonetisation: Jobless hundreds in Jalandhar

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

In the fourth of a six-part series Sahil Makkar finds out how badly Jalandhar's sports goods industry was hit by the note ban and the price it continues to pay.

Helicopters steal leaders' thunder in rural Bihar

Helicopters steal leaders' thunder in rural Bihar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

About 20 helicopters have been pressed into action by parties, with the BJP and its allies using the most.