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Bhima-Koregaon: HC calls Tolstoy's War And Peace objectionable

Bhima-Koregaon: HC calls Tolstoy's War And Peace objectionable

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The judge said 'such books' and CDs prima facie indicated they contained some material against the state.

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Why is RBI copying US Fed?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'India is not so distant from years of high and entrenched inflationary expectations that it should start trying to play games with the economy the way the West's central bankers think they are entitled to,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Hindu body, California educ board reach agreement

Hindu body, California educ board reach agreement

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

As part of a post-judgment agreement, the SBE has agreed to pay part of HAF's legal costs for the 2006 lawsuit.

Closing in on holes in the heart -- finally!

Closing in on holes in the heart -- finally!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

The paediatric cardiac team at the Max Heart and Vascular Institute, Delhi, successfully tested a new form of treatment for Early Eisenmenger Syndrome, caused by a hole in the heart

'Democracy in India is being killed very fast'

'Democracy in India is being killed very fast'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'Investigating agencies are not acting as independent authorities; they have stopped being neutral.'

The use of violence for political gains

The use of violence for political gains

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'There appears to be no end to the errors that our leaders are willing to commit and no risk they are unwilling to run,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

The pandemic's other dangers

The pandemic's other dangers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'Every strongman leader is faced with the same opportunity: Harness the increased societal panic to amass more power,' warns Mihir S Sharma.

The Republic will always remains alive

The Republic will always remains alive

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

As long as even one Indian holds aloft Ambedkar's portrait and recites the Preamble, the Republic remains alive, says Mihir S Sharma.

'This govt is destroying all democratic institutions'

'This govt is destroying all democratic institutions'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'Anybody and everybody who opposes this government for whatever reasons will be branded a terrorist and charged in such a manner that all human rights will be taken away.'

Ranji Roundup: Shreyas Gopal scores ton; Delhi hold edge against MP

Ranji Roundup: Shreyas Gopal scores ton; Delhi hold edge against MP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Saturday.

New RBI Act to boost bank stocks

New RBI Act to boost bank stocks

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Teltumbde won't be arrested till Feb 12: Pune Police to HC

Teltumbde won't be arrested till Feb 12: Pune Police to HC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Teltumbde later termed the police's case against him and several other social activists as 'harassment' and a ploy to 'humiliate' them.

CII takes film delegation to US

CII takes film delegation to US

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

The delegation will participate at the American Film Market.

Hare kanch ki hathkadiyan?

Hare kanch ki hathkadiyan?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

SAG: India pulls ahead of rivals with rich medal haul

SAG: India pulls ahead of rivals with rich medal haul

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

India's total medal count stood at 252 (132 gold, 79 silver, 41 bronze), leaving behind hosts Nepal and Sri Lanka behind. Nepal has won 165 medals (45 gold, 44 silver, 76 bronze) while Sri Lanka have collected 197 medals (36 gold, 68 silver, 93 bronze).

Steel industry to see major growth

Steel industry to see major growth

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

With the demand for steel increasing in China, Indian steel industry is all set to witness significant growth in the near future.

Pahlaj Nihalani sacked as Censor Board chief

Pahlaj Nihalani sacked as Censor Board chief

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Noted lyricist Prasoon Joshi will replace him as the chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification.

Surely, the PM didn't cancel Taseer's OCI!

Surely, the PM didn't cancel Taseer's OCI!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'That would be ridiculous and uncharacteristic of the PM.' 'It is also not how things happen in illiberal States.' 'In such places, lower-level functionaries of every rank and hue seek to ingratiate themselves with the highest authority by going pell-mell after dissenters and outsiders,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

Judges hearing 'BlackFriday' case view the film

Judges hearing 'BlackFriday' case view the film

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Two days back, the judges had asked the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification to file their replies on a petition filed by a serial blast accused against the release of movie.

Judge: Knew Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' was classic

Judge: Knew Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' was classic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Yug Chaudhary, counsel for co-accused Sudha Bahrdwaj, then told the court that the War and Peace that the court had referred to on Wednesday was a collection of essays edited by one Biswajit Roy, and was titled War and Peace in Junglemahal: People, State and Maoists.

All Planning Commission members submit their resignations

All Planning Commission members submit their resignations

Rediff.com19 May 2014

All members of the Planning Commission have submitted their resignations to the Prime Minister's Office paying the way for reconstitution of the institution.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

TCS issue 91% subscribed on Day 1

TCS issue 91% subscribed on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

The much-awaited TCS IPO opened on Thursday, to a lukewarm response. The offer has been subscribed 91.08 per cent on the first day, and most bids are at Rs 775.

Zimbabwe deports British reporter

Zimbabwe deports British reporter

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

Daily Telegraph's Mihir Bose had been ordered out of the country.

The Gandhis cannot rule any more

The Gandhis cannot rule any more

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The Congress will only survive if it can transform into something more like the BJP used to be: A coalition of strong state leaders held together by shared ideology or personal loyalty, suggests Mihir S Sharma.

Economic recovery? Work in progress, says Rajan

Economic recovery? Work in progress, says Rajan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Inflation has remained a major concern.

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'The notion of a single unarmed town challenging the might of the People's Republic is a little absurd,' says Mihir Sharma.

Modi-Shah's biggest political achievement

Modi-Shah's biggest political achievement

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'A unified Hindu votebank -- the creation of the largest and most reliable votebank in Indian politics, ever,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Should India allow foreign money to finance deficit?

Should India allow foreign money to finance deficit?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'If such inflows materialise, what will be the effect on the rupee's value -- and therefore on exports growth, the only sustainable path to recovery?', asks Mihir S Sharma.

How Banerjee-Duflo's economic theory is relevant for India

How Banerjee-Duflo's economic theory is relevant for India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

For Duflo and Banerjee, an important part of their work has been ensuring that the agency of the "beneficiaries" -- usually, in developing countries like India, poorer individuals -- is put at the centre of any policy design. This is a crucial way in which experimental results are often better than large scale data-based inference, says Mihir S Sharma.

Luxury car operators gear up for big, fat Indian wedding season

Luxury car operators gear up for big, fat Indian wedding season

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Each year, at least 10 million Indians marry and the market is estimated at nearly $35 billion, growing at about 25 per cent annually.

How to revive the real estate sector

How to revive the real estate sector

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'The government has to stop trying to fix things for lenders, projects, homeowners and developers and think instead about how to fix the market for houses,' says Mihir S Sharma.

'Modi yet to start delivering on promises'

'Modi yet to start delivering on promises'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

In his book Restart, Mihir Sharma minces no words in pointing out that faulty policies, the lackadaisical attitude of bureaucrats and a few wrong decisions of past governments have hampered India's growth.

What Modi and Shah must worry about

What Modi and Shah must worry about

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'If the BJP becomes the new Congress, then an Opposition within will naturally emerge -- from the right, not the left,' points out Mihir Sharma.

Dhoni takes 'ad break', checks Eden strip ahead of Lanka Test

Dhoni takes 'ad break', checks Eden strip ahead of Lanka Test

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Retired, former Test cricketer Dhoni was in the city for a commercial shoot with another former skipper Kapil Dev.

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

'This team will do things no Indian team has done'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

'They have a belief that they can go and win anywhere.'