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Catering becomes optional in one Rajdhani, Shatabdi Express

Catering becomes optional in one Rajdhani, Shatabdi Express

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Passengers have to specifically opt out from the mandatory food option and catering charges will be excluded from the ticket fare

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived along with his deputy Manish Sisodia, paid tributes to the Mahatma on his birth anniversary.

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Cricket Buzz: Azhar elected president of Hyderabad Cricket Association

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The stylish batsman of yesteryears polled 173 votes while his opponent Prakash Chand Jain got 73 votes. His entire panel won their respective contests.

When the country's doctors went on strike

When the country's doctors went on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Resident Doctors' Association of the AIIMS in Delhi, which earlier decided not to join the strike, announced withdrawal of all non-essential services from noon after a junior doctor at its trauma centre was assaulted in the early hours of Monday.

Over 65% turnout in UP phase-II polling

Over 65% turnout in UP phase-II polling

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The fate of 720 candidates will be decided by 2.28 crore voters

Phase 3: All you want to know about 116 seats

Phase 3: All you want to know about 116 seats

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

In the third phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 23, 116 seats spread across 13 states and two Union Territories, will go to the polls.

NCW insulting me on rape remarks: Mulayam

NCW insulting me on rape remarks: Mulayam

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Irked over the notice sent to him by the National Commission for Women over his remarks on rape, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday accused the NCW of insulting him.

Cong, BJP to Mulayam: Say sorry for rape remarks NOW

Cong, BJP to Mulayam: Say sorry for rape remarks NOW

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Slamming Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav for his rape remarks, the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said that he should immediately apologise and take back his words.

'Members associated with Ford Foundation given AAP tickets'

'Members associated with Ford Foundation given AAP tickets'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

In fresh dissidence in the Aam Aadmi Party, National Council member Ashwini Kumar has alleged that most of the Lok Sabha tickets were "pre-decided" and given to candidates who have an association with Ford Foundation.

Lucknow Central: Farhan & Co power prison drama

Lucknow Central: Farhan & Co power prison drama

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'Low-hanging ambitions and straightforward conflict between negotiators of harm and reform renders Lucknow Central a surprising watchability,' says Sukanya Verma.

Arvind Kejriwal kicks off road show in Uttar Pradesh

Arvind Kejriwal kicks off road show in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday kick-started his three-day-long road show in Uttar Pradesh.

Mobiles, western culture: UP police's BIZARRE reasons for rape

Mobiles, western culture: UP police's BIZARRE reasons for rape

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

After Mulayam Singh Yadav's 'ladke to ladke hain' (boys are boys) remark about rapists, Uttar Pradesh Police has listed mobile phones, western culture and indecent dressing by women as reasons for rape.

'Will any woman accept being called Anarkali?'

'Will any woman accept being called Anarkali?'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'My passion is dancing and music. What is wrong with that?'

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) secretary Rajeev Shukla has said that new stadia will be built in the state to host IPL and limited-over matches while Green Park here will be used solely as a Test venue.

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'While the poor have little say in shaping India's intellectual or public discourse, they do have a significant role in deciding political outcomes,' points out Roshan Kishore.

5 rapes in 36 hours, but UP cops are in denial mode

5 rapes in 36 hours, but UP cops are in denial mode

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

With five rapes being reported over the past 36 hours from different corners of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state seemed to be turning into the country's 'rape province'. Sharat Pradhan reports

Note ban has not affected BJP's plans in UP

Note ban has not affected BJP's plans in UP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Although the Opposition has been making a hue and cry over demonetisation, the BJP's programmes have been attracting crowds.

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

How small entrepreneurs are making it big on Flipkart, Amazon

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The e-commerce story in India has begun to look up.

Boost to SP after it bags 31 of 35 UP council seats, BJP draws a blank

Boost to SP after it bags 31 of 35 UP council seats, BJP draws a blank

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

SP has gained a majority in the 100-member Uttar Pradesh legislative council. The party had earlier faced difficulty pushing through its legislative in the upper house due to lack of numbers.

It's a white Christmas for Himachal and Uttarakhand

It's a white Christmas for Himachal and Uttarakhand

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

This is the first time after 25 years, that Himachal received snowfall on Christmas day, officials said.

Modi has turned 90% people into 'fakirs': Mayawati

Modi has turned 90% people into 'fakirs': Mayawati

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

In a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'fakir' remark, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday said his note ban decision has turned a majority of the country's people into pauper but not him, and it will lead to Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in Uttar Pradesh.

A journey through the works of legendary photojournalists

A journey through the works of legendary photojournalists

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

An exhibition in Bengaluru showcases some of the best photographs by legendary photojournalists, such as James Nachtwey, Sebastiao Salgado and Steve McCurry

Why Rita Bahuguna deserted Congress

Why Rita Bahuguna deserted Congress

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Joining the BJP cannot have been an easy decision for former UP Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi, who grew up with secular values and appears to be a victim of the party's durbar politics. Amit Agnihotri reports.

2 more AAP leaders shown the door for backing Yadav, Bhushan

2 more AAP leaders shown the door for backing Yadav, Bhushan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The party sent the suspension notices to Uttar Pradesh leaders Rakesh Sinha and Vishal Sharma Lathe for openly coming out in support of Yadav and Bhushan.

No truce in sight; Akhilesh, Mulayam fight for 'cycle'

No truce in sight; Akhilesh, Mulayam fight for 'cycle'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The EC has asked both factions to show strength of MLAs, MPs and MLCs supporting them through signed affidavits.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

'RBI won't overcome trust deficit'

'RBI won't overcome trust deficit'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'If Urjit Patel had resigned after the five-state elections results people would have taken a different view. So this was the right time for him to resign.' 'He rightly resigned as he felt the differences with the government were not getting settled.'

Rajasthan: Will BJP's Mission 25 be marred by new candidates?

Rajasthan: Will BJP's Mission 25 be marred by new candidates?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The party's plan to win all 25 seats in Rajasthan may have been affected owing to the decision to field new candidates from five seats. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

States race to meet the smart city deadline

States race to meet the smart city deadline

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir seek more time.

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Talgo trial runs conducted without safety clearance

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

A railway official said the Talgo run was only a trial and, in case of launch of commercial services, clearance from CRS would be taken

EC orders FIR against Yogi Adityanath for hate speech

EC orders FIR against Yogi Adityanath for hate speech

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Two days ahead of bypolls in Uttar Pradesh, the Election Commission on Thursday reprimanded controversial Bharatiya Janata Party MP Yogi Adityanath for "provoking feelings of enmity" during a recent speech in Noida and asked the state poll officials to ensure filing of an FIR against him.

Talgo all set to reach Mumbai from Delhi in less than 13 hours!

Talgo all set to reach Mumbai from Delhi in less than 13 hours!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The train with nine lightweight coaches will start its journey at 7.55 PM from New Delhi station and is expected to reach Mumbai at about 8.31 AM in the morning

Note ban comes as a deep cut for world's diamond polishing hub

Note ban comes as a deep cut for world's diamond polishing hub

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

In the third of a six-part series, Business Standard travels through diamond and textile units in Surat to assess the impact of demonetisation.

Why Modi continues to enjoy wide popular support

Why Modi continues to enjoy wide popular support

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'I have no doubt that the government means well.' 'I am merely curious to know whether my suspicions of it being enthusiastic about shooting first and aiming later are unfounded,' says Aakar Patel.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Stand with people hit by PM's 'thoughtless act': Rahul on DeMo

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

To mark the anniversary of note ban, the Congress was observing a 'black day'.

PHOTOS: Indian students pay silent tribute to victims of Peshawar tragedy

PHOTOS: Indian students pay silent tribute to victims of Peshawar tragedy

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Schools across the country observed a two-minute silence on Wednesday in a show of solidarity with Pakistan following an appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the dastardly terror attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar.

Cobrapost shows brighter side of Indian banking

Cobrapost shows brighter side of Indian banking

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

While the first three parts of the operation, codenamed 'Red Spider', dealt with Indian banks (both private and state-run), the fourth part targeted a couple of foreign banks.