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Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Will Annamalai's attacks on the DMK revert the anti-BJP feeling in Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

AIB's new show: A Fun Watch!

AIB's new show: A Fun Watch!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

All India Bakchod 's new show is sure to leave you in splits.

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The United Kingdom votes on June 8. A quick guide to the post terror election.

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

How Karnataka Results Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The DMK leadership may now have to deal with a demand for more seats from its Congress ally in the Lok Sabha polls, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

2017: The Year of Elections

2017: The Year of Elections

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

5 states that contribute just under a fifth of the Lok Sabha's seats will go to the polls early this year.

Historic win for BJP in Gujarat; Cong posts worst performance

Historic win for BJP in Gujarat; Cong posts worst performance

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

In winning a seventh term, the BJP also matched the Left Front's feat in West Bengal.

Lingayats hold key for 50 seats in Kittur Karnataka region

Lingayats hold key for 50 seats in Kittur Karnataka region

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party had won 30 of the total 50 seats in the region in the 2018 assembly polls, followed by Congress 17, Janata Dal-Secular 2, and others (KPJP-Shankar) 1.

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

'There aren't many takers for Khalistan now'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'Many times when Khalistan slogans are raised, it is from those who feel alienated, not because they want a separate state.'

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Sharad Pawar quits as NCP chief, then says 'will rethink'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Pawar also announced a panel of senior party leaders to draw a future course of action. Party workers and leaders, however, demanded that Pawar withdraw his decision.

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Neither the ruling DMK nor the fractured AIADMK Opposition anticipated that an assembly by-election would put them both to test, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

PSU Disinvestment: Modi Missing The Bus

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'Inter-ministerial coordination, information on the proposed PSUs, and due diligence are taking longer than expected to conclude the process.'

8 new ministers in Modi cabinet have criminal cases, says NGO report

8 new ministers in Modi cabinet have criminal cases, says NGO report

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Eight of the newly inducted ministers in the Union cabinet have criminal cases against them, a report released by election watchdog Non-Governmental Organisation's on Monday said.

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Pakistan EC disqualifies former PM Imran Khan for 5 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Election Commission on Friday disqualified former prime minister Imran Khan for five years in the Toshakhana case for hiding proceeds from the sale of gifts he received from foreign leaders.

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

'Perhaps the government should explain how the same scientific temper, which authored a precise landing for Chandrayaan-3, finds the periodic table and the theory of evolution not good enough for inclusion in the educational curriculum,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

In RS, Modi thumps chest, says he alone is more than a match for entire Oppn

In RS, Modi thumps chest, says he alone is more than a match for entire Oppn

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Amid slogan shouting by MPs from the Trinamool Congress, the Congress and other opposition parties from the Well of the House, Modi began replying to the debate on the motion thanking the President for her address to the joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the start of the Budget Session, and accused the Congress of adopting only 'tokenism' to solving problems the country faced.

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

'BJP's washing machine': Oppn reacts to Maha upheaval

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Opposition parties on Sunday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party after Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar and eight others were inducted into the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, saying the ruling party's 'washing machine' has resumed its operation to clean tainted leaders and it was an 'ED-facilitated power grab'.

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'

Imran Khan's close aide raided hours after his ouster

Imran Khan's close aide raided hours after his ouster

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Dr Arsalan Khalid had worked as the focal person for Khan on the digital media team since 2019.

At Rs 644 cr, BJP has lion's share of donations in Gujarat

At Rs 644 cr, BJP has lion's share of donations in Gujarat

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

As Gujarat braces for an election this year, it would be interesting to see the donations received by the political parties in the state, and the list of candidates who have a criminal background, says Vicky Nanjappa

3 Faces That Defined Politics In 2022

3 Faces That Defined Politics In 2022

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The coming year will be one that will test sabka vishwas to the utmost, predicts Aditi Phadnis.

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Why's Stalin Backing Arrested Minister?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

At the end of the day, Stalin expressing solidarity with an arrested colleague is one thing, especially if he too felt that the minister had been wronged, but for him to retain the person in office sets a bad precedent, which would not go unnoticed by voters, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

'If US has a conflict with China, where's India going to be?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'And if the United States, at that time, perceives India to have welched on the deal, not been our friend, when we did so much to make it a friend, that's trouble.'

6 years of GST: Rs 1.5 trillion monthly tax revenues becomes 'new normal'

6 years of GST: Rs 1.5 trillion monthly tax revenues becomes 'new normal'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Six years after the rollout of the biggest indirect tax reform in India, Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue of Rs 1.5 lakh crore every month has become a new normal and tax officers are focusing on dealing with fraudsters who are adopting newer modus operandi to game the system, causing loss to the exchequer. To apprehend black sheep, who operate as syndicates and create fake entities on the basis of forged documents to claim input tax credit (ITC), tax officers have started using data analytics, artifical intelligence and machine learning aiming to curb evasion, which was over Rs 3 lakh crore since inception of GST. It was over Rs 1 lakh crore in 2022-23. Thinktank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said the most critical pending GST reform is upgradation of GST Network to prevent fake supplies and fraudulent claims of Input Tax Credit (ITC).

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rahul sought Europe, US intervention in India: BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Congress slammed Ravi Shankar Prasad, accusing him of distorting, twisting and lying "with a straight face".

Include only clean MPs in Cabinet, NGOs' request to Modi

Include only clean MPs in Cabinet, NGOs' request to Modi

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Hoping that the 14th Prime Minister will provide clean and exemplary governance, the National Election Watch and Association for Democratic Reforms wrote to the Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, requesting him not to induct those who had criminal cases registered against them into Parliament and his Cabinet.

How Rahul Gandhi's constituency reacts to his LS disqualification

How Rahul Gandhi's constituency reacts to his LS disqualification

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

On the third day after Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Wayanad seat, Youth Congress was organising a night march.

'The quality in IPL was reason it took off'

'The quality in IPL was reason it took off'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Shastri reminisced the first day of the IPL.

'Terrorism in Kashmir can be eliminated...'

'Terrorism in Kashmir can be eliminated...'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'...only if we sort it out with Pakistan.'

Those who raised anti-national slogans at JNU deserve jail: Shah

Those who raised anti-national slogans at JNU deserve jail: Shah

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party chief also said that Ram temple will be built in Ayodhya in four months.

SAFF Cup: Pakistani scribe slammed for sexist comments

SAFF Cup: Pakistani scribe slammed for sexist comments

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The video sparked a debate on social media about the reporter's line of questioning.

Fadnavis-Ajit govt ended President's rule in Maharashtra: Pawar

Fadnavis-Ajit govt ended President's rule in Maharashtra: Pawar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday that the Bharatiya Janata Party's attempt to form a government with his nephew and Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar had one benefit, as it ended President's rule in Maharashtra in 2019.

Why Jats Want CM Post In Rajasthan

Why Jats Want CM Post In Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The Jats are a political force in Rajasthan and the community's presence in 85 assembly constituencies may tilt the balance in electoral politics.

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of America." "After long quarrels, it is finally getting close to being over." George Joseph hears from voters.

Bangladesh players go on strike before India tour, BCCI to 'wait and watch'

Bangladesh players go on strike before India tour, BCCI to 'wait and watch'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Indian Cricket Board feel that President-elect Sourav Ganguly's cordial relations with both players and officials in Bangladesh cricket might help in salvaging the situation.

It will take 346 years for you to match your MP's assets

It will take 346 years for you to match your MP's assets

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

The average assets of an MP are now 345.8 times that of an annual income of a tax-filing individual, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself. Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon.