News for 'Mr India'

Ready For Mr & Mrs Mahi?

Ready For Mr & Mrs Mahi?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'There is no cringe shot in the film which could give me a sleepless night.'

'This Election Commission Has To Go!'

'This Election Commission Has To Go!'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'The current Election Commission functions more like a government department than an autonomous body.'

Why This Ex-DGP Joined The RSS

Why This Ex-DGP Joined The RSS

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'When you attend an RSS function, the nation is your first priority.'

Rajiv Gandhi-Bhindranwale meeting was called off twice

Rajiv Gandhi-Bhindranwale meeting was called off twice

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A new book reveals former Congress MP Amarinder Singh's mission to arrange a meeting between Rajiv Gandhi and Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale in the 1980s, along with other anecdotes.

'RSS Wanted To Destroy The Janata Party'

'RSS Wanted To Destroy The Janata Party'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'JP opened up about all the betrayals, the betrayal of the Jan Sangh and the RSS, how they ganged up with Sanjay Gandhi and pulled down the Morarji Desai government, how they destroyed the Janata Party.'

ED registers fresh case against Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 2,929 cr loan fraud

ED registers fresh case against Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 2,929 cr loan fraud

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

An Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), the ED's equivalent for a police FIR, has recently been filed by the federal probe agency, taking cognisance of a CBI complaint registered on August 21, the sources said.

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The DGCA has issued multiple fines and warnings to Air India over the past three years, flagging serious concerns in flight operations, cockpit discipline, and internal accountability.

Why India Needs Trump's Tariffs To Reform Again

Why India Needs Trump's Tariffs To Reform Again

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

India needs another shot of difficult reform, of the kind only possible at gunpoint. Mr Trump holds that gun to our heads now. A drastic reduction in tariff protection, other elements of sarkari wet-nursing will force entrepreneurial India to become competitive again, argues Shekhar Gupta.

'Lie, distortion': Chidambaram rebuts Shah's Afzal Guru execution delay claim

'Lie, distortion': Chidambaram rebuts Shah's Afzal Guru execution delay claim

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Congress leader P Chidambaram has refuted Home Minister Amit Shah's allegations regarding the delay in the execution of Afzal Guru, calling them a 'lie and distortion'.

Trump's Tariffs: No More Protectionism Please!

Trump's Tariffs: No More Protectionism Please!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Brave statements such as we will continue to be the fastest growing large country are of no consolation, because the direction of trade also determines the flow of investment, points out M Govinda Rao.

Bihar polls or Trump tariffs?: Oppn on GST reforms

Bihar polls or Trump tariffs?: Oppn on GST reforms

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Victory wrested from regime that only listens when forced, the TMC said on GST exemption on insurance.

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Mr Trump's actions, because of their extreme nature and the dangerous rhetoric that accompanies them, receive the most attention, points out Mihir S Sharma.

Launch Of Stealth Frigates: Navy Makes History

Launch Of Stealth Frigates: Navy Makes History

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

INS Udaygiri and INS Himagiri marks the first occasion when two frontline surface combatants constructed at two different shipyards were commissioned simultaneously.

I was in the room: Jaishankar on Trump's India-Pak truce claim

I was in the room: Jaishankar on Trump's India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Jaishankar said that the Pahalgam attack "was an act of economic warfare. It was meant to destroy tourism in Kashmir, which was the mainstay of the economy. It was also meant to provoke religious violence because people were asked to identify their faith before they were killed."

BCCI announces latest Bumrah update

BCCI announces latest Bumrah update

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

India stuck to their pre-series decision to field Bumrah in only three Tests and was hence not played in the final Test at the Oval

Canadian gets lifer for killing man acquitted in Air India bombing case

Canadian gets lifer for killing man acquitted in Air India bombing case

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

A Canadian court has sentenced a 24-year-old man to life after he pleaded guilty to the killing of a Sikh businessman, a suspect in the 1985 Air India bombing who was later acquitted, according to local media reports.

Why Oman won't fear Suryakumar Yadav in Asia Cup

Why Oman won't fear Suryakumar Yadav in Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

What would be Oman's plan for Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav when they play the T20 world champions in Asia Cup on September 19?

'Militants, Fundamentalists Are Running The Show In Bangladesh'

'Militants, Fundamentalists Are Running The Show In Bangladesh'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'Militants are taking over the administration. Fundamentalists have been released from jail.'

How Bishan Bedi saved this England player's Test career

How Bishan Bedi saved this England player's Test career

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Amiss recalled that Bedi, apart from himself, made both Prasanna and S Venkataraghavan bowl at him.

'Guru Dutt Taught Us How To Make Films'

'Guru Dutt Taught Us How To Make Films'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'

Asia Team C'ship: India through despite Korea loss!

Asia Team C'ship: India through despite Korea loss!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

India's badminton team lost their Group D tie against South Korea 2-3 in the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship.

'It's Becoming Very Difficult To Deal With America'

'It's Becoming Very Difficult To Deal With America'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'New announcements are made every day which brings tremendous amount of instability and uncertainty.' 'Relying on America has become a big problem.'

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

No experts, clearly, were involved in the design of these new tariffs, which have been the subject of bemused wonderment across the world in how completely they ignore logic, rationality, fairness, and economic theory, observes Mihir S Sharma.

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

'Vijay Won't Fade Away From Tamil Nadu Politics'

'Vijay Won't Fade Away From Tamil Nadu Politics'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'What is worrying other parties is those 10-11 year olds who come for his meetings will cross 18 in the next election. And they will vote for him, and then his vote bank will double.' 'In that case, he will be a very serious player! This is the real scare for other political parties.'

No more talks, just PoK: India's firm global stance on Pakistan

No more talks, just PoK: India's firm global stance on Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Interacting with the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, Banerjee said, "We have been in talks with them (Pakistan) for decades, despite changes in various paradigms and governments. But one thing remains constant, the conflict with Pakistan."

Why I Want Parliament To Call Trump 'Greatest Liar Of The 21st Century'

Why I Want Parliament To Call Trump 'Greatest Liar Of The 21st Century'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

'Ordinary Indians are not happy with the tone and tenor of the American president.'

ICC injects tiny boost for refugee Afghan women cricketers

ICC injects tiny boost for refugee Afghan women cricketers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

The meaning of "domestic opportunities" is still very sketchy as most of these cricketers live in Australia.

'Gen Z Want Radical Change In Nepal'

'Gen Z Want Radical Change In Nepal'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'They mean business, but business as usual is unacceptable to them'

Opposition questions Dhankhar's sudden resignation as VP

Opposition questions Dhankhar's sudden resignation as VP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The opposition has raised questions regarding Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as the vice president, with concerns about the reasons behind his decision and its timing.

Do You Wanna Partner Review: Charming

Do You Wanna Partner Review: Charming

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Do You Wanna Partner is frothy and funny without being loud or crude, which is something so many Indian comedies cannot manage, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Why Do They Use Dunki Route To Leave India?

Why Do They Use Dunki Route To Leave India?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

How have aspirations, ambitions and hopes broken down for these young men from the most advanced parts of India? asks Mihir S Sharma.

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

Pycroft received handshake order just four minutes pre-toss

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Pycroft's decision has not been seen by ICC as a breach of any code of conduct, but as an action he was authorised to take in his remit as a match official deputed to manage the game.

Rahul, India's Understated Mr Reliable

Rahul, India's Understated Mr Reliable

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Rahul has emerged as a beacon of consistency in World Cup 2023.

India crush Macau, storm into quarterfinals

India crush Macau, storm into quarterfinals

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

India secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Macau in their opening group D tie of the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championship.

'Counter-Productive For India To Create Upstream And Downstream Acrimony'

'Counter-Productive For India To Create Upstream And Downstream Acrimony'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'China has thus far been cautious, emphasising its focus on development rather than weaponising water resources.'

'Trump Respects India's Friendship'

'Trump Respects India's Friendship'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'The cooperation in technology is one of the most important aspects of the visit.' 'It will have a long-lasting impact because it will shift the entire paradigm in the context of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.'

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.' 'However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions would violate these rules,' Ajay Srivastava points out.

'New Delhi Can Hobnob With Moscow And Beijing, But...'

'New Delhi Can Hobnob With Moscow And Beijing, But...'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'...it should not delude itself into thinking that India's security or its great-power ambitions will be advanced by those partnerships.'
'Instead, what India should focus on is on riding out the next three-and-a-half years of Trump's presidency with minimal damage to itself.'

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'

'My God, The Number Of Meetings We Had On GST!'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'It was like rigorously preparing for a solid, good exam...' 'I don't know what marks I will get, but I felt the rigorous preparation of an exam.' 'You may sweat, but I feel rejuvenated.'