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National interest must guide your every decision, Modi tells bureaucrats

National interest must guide your every decision, Modi tells bureaucrats

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged bureaucrats to make national interest the sole basis of their every decision, saying the country has put its faith in them and they must uphold that trust.

Unnecessarily making allegations against me: P T Usha

Unnecessarily making allegations against me: P T Usha

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

IOA president P T Usha firmly refuted allegations made by treasurer Sahdev Yadav regarding financial loss incurred by the body due to its contract renegotiation with Reliance Industries Limited

What to do with treasures found in Kerala temple?

What to do with treasures found in Kerala temple?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

A national religious council should manage temples and places of historical and cultural relevance to the followers of all Indian religions, says Pramod Kumar Buravalli.

The American who rescues Indian treasures!

The American who rescues Indian treasures!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'Cultural property crimes have been linked, by the United Nations and others, to terrorism.' 'These links show the perpetrators to be associated with major criminal and terrorist networks like ISIS.

'We Have To Defeat The BJP'

'We Have To Defeat The BJP'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The Congress has proposed AAP should contest five seats while the Samajwadi Party and Left parties could contest one seat each.

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

After Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha were spotted together on several occasions, rumours linking them have been doing the rounds.

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

'I was scared to hit Shah Rukh'

'I was scared to hit Shah Rukh'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

'I thought I was the action hero, but Shah Rukh is the number one action hero of the country today.'

How to Build Your Retirement Corpus

How to Build Your Retirement Corpus

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Building your Retirement Nidhi is your Karmayoga, ensuring a Golden Yug where you can truly enjoy the fruits of your labour, says Vatsal Ramaiya as he explains how Rs 15,000 per month can help build a Rs 7 crore corpus.

Williamson steps down as NZ captain

Williamson steps down as NZ captain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Kane Williamson has stepped down as captain of New Zealand's white-ball teams

'She didn't even smile': Bindra predicted Manu's medal

'She didn't even smile': Bindra predicted Manu's medal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Bindra praised Manu for patching up with coach Jaspal Rana and for working in tandem for her success.

Govt asks Raj Bhavans to invite Olympians, student toppers for At Home

Govt asks Raj Bhavans to invite Olympians, student toppers for At Home

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Those whose names were mentioned during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat radio broadcast, swacchagrahi or foot soldiers who have played a key role in cleanliness drives and women sarpanches (village heads) are also part of the list shared by the Union ministry of home affairs to be invited for the function.

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

ndia will not get a better opponent than New Zealand, which is not a fancied side like its Trans-Tasman neighbour. But the two-time runners-up are as tough as nails.

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

ED didn't search Kejriwal's PA's house, just sat in living room: Atishi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The 'panchnama' document showed that the ED team took with it just two Gmail account downloads and three family phones from Kumar's house, Atishi claimed.

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

'BCCI Should Save Gaekwad'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

'Any cricketer from any country should be helped by his Board, but Anshu's case must be taken up on priority and treated as paramount.'

Murray's Wimbledon night-time drama ends on a cliff-hanger

Murray's Wimbledon night-time drama ends on a cliff-hanger

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Murray must come back on Friday to earn a spot in the third round after an epic battle with Greek powerhouse Stefanos Tsitsipas

Hindu petitioner seeks court nod to 'purify' Mathura's Shahi Idgah

Hindu petitioner seeks court nod to 'purify' Mathura's Shahi Idgah

Rediff.com23 May 2022

The petitioner submitted an application in the court of the Civil Judge on Monday seeking permission for 'purification' of the sanctum sanctorum of the Keshav Dev temple, which he claimed was inside the mosque, his counsel said.

Why Rahul made Ahmed Patel Congress treasurer

Why Rahul made Ahmed Patel Congress treasurer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Rahul is going about the restructuring of the Congress leadership in a gradual, deliberate fashion: No sudden jerks, no abrupt moves. So while seniors like Janardan Dwivedi were edged out, Ahmed Patel has been retained.

Uproar over PT Usha's 'My way or the highway' approach

Uproar over PT Usha's 'My way or the highway' approach

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The feud between Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha and revolting Executive Council members took another ugly turn after a dozen of them shot off a letter to senior IOC official Jerome Poivey accusing the legendary athlete of running the organization in an "autocratic" manner.

Goyal appointed Deputy Leader of House in Rajya Sabha

Goyal appointed Deputy Leader of House in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The two-time Rajya Sabha MP will be succeeding Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, who has been elected to the Lok Sabha.

I-T tribunal junks Cong plea to stop action against bank accounts

I-T tribunal junks Cong plea to stop action against bank accounts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'How can one expect fair elections in such a situation when funds to the tune of Rs 270 crore have been freezed or taken away by the Income Tax authorities from Congress party's accounts'

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Cong files complaint over statements targeting Rahul

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Congress on Wednesday filed a police complaint over the recent statements of leaders belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) targeting Rahul Gandhi.

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

SEE: Gambhir's heartfelt tribute to KKR fans

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Gambhir, who recently stepped down as KKR's coach after leading them to their first title in a decade, posted an emotional farewell message.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Indian football is in a mess, there is politics in the sport: Bhutia

Indian football is in a mess, there is politics in the sport: Bhutia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Former captain Bhaichung Bhutia demanded the resignation of All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Dravid's advice to Gambhir: Smile through tough times

Dravid's advice to Gambhir: Smile through tough times

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Gambhir was left visibly moved as Dravid reflected on his successful tenure and offered words of wisdom for the new role.

Wrestling Federation of India exempts Olympic quota winners from trials

Wrestling Federation of India exempts Olympic quota winners from trials

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India on Tuesday decided to exempt all six Olympic quota winners from selection trials.

'Ganguly's four-nation tournament will be a flop'

'Ganguly's four-nation tournament will be a flop'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Former Pakistan skipper Rashid Latif believes the four-nation tournament proposal revealed by BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will f'lop' like the Big Three model. The former Pakistan wicketkeeper saw it as an attempt by the formidable trio of India, Australia and England to isolate other member nations.

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

Cage's Book of Secrets picking up

Cage's Book of Secrets picking up

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Book of Secrets on its way to be the highest grossing film of Nicolas Cage's career.

Artistes: 'Musicians like Pt Ravi Shankar are rarely born'

Artistes: 'Musicians like Pt Ravi Shankar are rarely born'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Artistes across the spectrum on Wednesday mourned the demise of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh describing him as a national treasure and a global ambassador of India's cultural heritage.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

Turmoil in hockey: Tirkey, Singh deny rift in joint statement

Turmoil in hockey: Tirkey, Singh deny rift in joint statement

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Wednesday denied outgoing CEO Elena Norman's assertion of a rift between them, saying that they are "united" and working in the best interest of the sport.

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

BJP 1st list: Bansuri Swaraj makes poll debut; Bidhuri, Lekhi dropped

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of former Union minister Sushma Swaraj, will contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from the New Delhi seat and incumbent MP Manoj Tiwari from Northeast Delhi as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday announced the names of five candidates from the national capital, dropping four MPs -- Meenakshi Lekhi, Harsh Vardhan, Parvesh Verma and Ramesh Bidhuri.

ALL about Indian Idol 12 finale

ALL about Indian Idol 12 finale

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

As Indian Idol reaches its finale on August 15, the show's host is shooting non-stop for the event.

Mamata urges PM Modi to allow Ganguly to contest ICC polls

Mamata urges PM Modi to allow Ganguly to contest ICC polls

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'But for reasons not yet known, Jay Shah is still continuing as the BCCI secretary while Sourav Ganguly has been removed from the position. Our grievance is why Sourav Ganguly was let go from BCCI. We want to know on whose order it was done. We believe that there was injustice done to Ganguly.'