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Former Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala turns investor, joins Dallas Venture

Former Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala turns investor, joins Dallas Venture

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

As a venture partner, DVP said that Neemuchwala would be bringing deep technology expertise and invaluable experience of building businesses.

Greg Chappell hails King Kohli

Greg Chappell hails King Kohli

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Chappell credited Kohli's intensity for bringing about a paradigm shift in Indian cricket.

Harivansh goes on 1-day fast over Oppn's 'humiliation'

Harivansh goes on 1-day fast over Oppn's 'humiliation'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

He announced his 24-hour fast in a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, speaking at length about his anguish over the ruckus in the House during the passage of two farm bills on Sunday.

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.

PHOTOS: Vajpayee's memorial inaugurated; Prez, PM offer floral tributes

PHOTOS: Vajpayee's memorial inaugurated; Prez, PM offer floral tributes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Meanwhile, a 25-feet high statue of Vajpayee will be installed in Uttar Pradesh government secretariat in Lucknow

Omar on Bhushan's comment: No referendum needed in J&K

Omar on Bhushan's comment: No referendum needed in J&K

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday made it clear that reduction of footprints of security forces and phased withdrawal only needs a "courageous statesman" and not referendum.

PM releases Rs 100 commemorative coin in memory of Vajpayee

PM releases Rs 100 commemorative coin in memory of Vajpayee

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Vajpayee's long-time associate and Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and BJP president Amit Shah were also present at the event.

The damage caused by Farooq Abdullah

The damage caused by Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'The problem with such ill-considered remarks is that they give the BJP an opportunity to push ahead with its nationalist agenda which includes depicting its opponents as seditionists,' observes Amulya Ganguli.

'Big Three' get 78th Masters under way in bright sunshine

'Big Three' get 78th Masters under way in bright sunshine

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

In front of a huge crowd, the 'Big Three' of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player launched the 78th Masters on Thursday while Adam Scott prepared to begin his title defence later in the day.

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Former Israeli President Shimon Peres 'serious but stable' after stroke

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

He won the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize for his work in reaching an interim peace agreement with the Palestinians.

Parliament mourns Narasimha Rao

Parliament mourns Narasimha Rao

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

A two-minute silence was observed in his memory and the two Houses, which were on their last day of the winter session, adjourned sine die as a mark of respect.

Shah Rukh on Vajpayee: 'I have lost a part of my childhood'

Shah Rukh on Vajpayee: 'I have lost a part of my childhood'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'He was one of India's greatest leaders loved and respected by all. He will be missed.'

Election Special: Would you vote for Bachchan, Katrina, Sunny Leone?

Election Special: Would you vote for Bachchan, Katrina, Sunny Leone?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Don't know about you, but these stars will definitely make for good politicians, we think!

When Yeddyurappa quit like Vajpayee

When Yeddyurappa quit like Vajpayee

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Vajpayee had resigned just 13 days after being in power due to lack of numbers.

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

BJP hails PM's address, Cong says it 'lacked vision'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

BJP president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the prime minister shared his vision and commitment for the development of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region and and urged them 'to be a part of this historic journey'.

PM to attend Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew's funeral

PM to attend Singapore founder Lee Kuan Yew's funeral

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the funeral of Singapore's founder and first Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on March 29.

'BJP is not banking on Hindu voters'

'BJP is not banking on Hindu voters'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'Whether the Hindu voter will vote for us or not, we can't say, can we?'

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

It is entirely conceivable that Modi began realising at some point that it will be a liability for India if he is seen as Trump's fellow traveller, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Armstrong ineligible for Austin swim event

Armstrong ineligible for Austin swim event

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

American cyclist Lance Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, is ineligible for a masters swimming competition in Texas, the event's sanctioning body said on Thursday.

Modi's Dream India: Building India with 'good' Hindus and Muslims

Modi's Dream India: Building India with 'good' Hindus and Muslims

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

In an obvious bid to cast himself in a new statesman-like mould, Gujarat Chief Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi on Saturday stressed upon the need for India to rise above politics of caste and religion and to build a nation with equal participation of both Hindus and Muslims. Sharat Pradhan reports.

Obama extends rare gesture for PM

Obama extends rare gesture for PM

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

In the rarest of the rare gesture, US President Barack Obama personally walked down to the White House portico to see off Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after a meeting with him at the Oval Office.

Mandela still critical, family discusses 'delicate matters'

Mandela still critical, family discusses 'delicate matters'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Relatives of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela Tuesday gathered at his rural ancestral home in Qunu to discuss "delicate matters" relating to the 94-year-old leader who is battling for his life at a hospital.

Pranab da held my hand and guided me like a father, says PM Modi

Pranab da held my hand and guided me like a father, says PM Modi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Modi releases a photo book, 'President Pranab Mukherjee - A Statesman' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Proud to hand over legacy of Indian jersey to future generations: Dhoni

Proud to hand over legacy of Indian jersey to future generations: Dhoni

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

The Indian team's new 2019 World Cup jersey was launched by sporting apparel giants Nike in the presence of former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, current skipper Virat Kohli, his Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane and young turk Prithvi Shaw.

Why not try the VAT model with farm laws?

Why not try the VAT model with farm laws?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

If eight states could join the VAT system much after the rollout date and after seeing how it works, why can't the same apply to states opposed to the farm laws, asks A K Bhattacharya.

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Modi's spectacular tour de force

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'Howdy Modi is an unforgettable celebration of the crowning of Modi as a world statesman,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Bengaluru's north emerging as knowledge hub

Bengaluru's north emerging as knowledge hub

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Four aerospace manufacturing companies, including Boeing, Airbus and Bombardier have come forward to set shop at the aerospace park, close to Bangalore International Airport.

'Modi is considered either a mass murderer or a messiah'

'Modi is considered either a mass murderer or a messiah'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times, about Modi's vision, his psyche and his future that seems to be intricately linked with the future of India.

Mandela's memory fading, says close friend

Mandela's memory fading, says close friend

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former president and the anti-apartheid hero who returned home after a brief hospitalisation at the weekend, was doing okay but that his memory had faded, a close friend said.

Prep for Trump's India visit shows slave mentality: Sena

Prep for Trump's India visit shows slave mentality: Sena

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Taking a dig at the construction of a wall on a plot having several slum structures in Ahmedabad ahead of Trump's visit there, the Sena said the US president's trip would neither stop the fall of rupee's value in forex market nor offer betterment to those (slum dwellers) behind the wall.

How Gandhi and RSS co-exist in Modi's conciousness

How Gandhi and RSS co-exist in Modi's conciousness

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The prime minister has followed a dual strategy. He is invoking Gandhi to project himself as a statesman and yet, because he is essentially a politician, he has to take the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh along as well

What former captain Amritraj has to say about the Bhupathi-Paes row

What former captain Amritraj has to say about the Bhupathi-Paes row

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'All Mahesh needed to do was send an e-mail to Leander that he was not being considered in final four and mark a copy to AITA'

I will surely go to Delhi:  Modi tells Gujarat

I will surely go to Delhi: Modi tells Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Fresh from the hat-trick in the assembly polls, which pitch-forked him in the BJP's prime ministerial candidates' race, Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said if he had committed any mistake, he seeks forgiveness from the people.

Imran Khan is Pak army's 'proxy', best time for talks: Mehbooba Mufti

Imran Khan is Pak army's 'proxy', best time for talks: Mehbooba Mufti

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Mehbooba said there was a huge difference between former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's regime and the current one under PM Narendra Modi.

Why Hamid Ansari is the best person to be Vice President

Why Hamid Ansari is the best person to be Vice President

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Exactly 50 years after late philosopher-statesman Dr S Radhakakrishnan's feat, Hamid Ansari on Tuesday emulated his footsteps by getting a second term as Vice President, a position into which he had seamlessly transformed from diplomacy and education.

Hamid Ansari set to get second term as Vice President

Hamid Ansari set to get second term as Vice President

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

Hamid Ansari may not have made it to Rashtrapati Bhavan but he may become the second Indian to get a consecutive term as vice president.

Narendra Modi is part asset, part liability

Narendra Modi is part asset, part liability

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Narendra Modi has not yet shown signs of being a likely statesman or leader of vision and wisdom. We must avoid a judgement on his suitability till we have seen more of him as a leader outside Gujarat, says B Raman

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor.

PM announces new fund to fight Covid, you can donate

PM announces new fund to fight Covid, you can donate

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'This fund will enable micro-donations as a result of which a large number of people will be able to contribute with smallest of denominations,' a statement said. People can visit www.pmindia.gov.in to make contributions using credit and debit cards, UPI, net banking and RTGS or NEFT, it said.

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The humiliating rebuff given to the power brokers in Delhi in Kerala's local body election carries a big message: Malayalis thoroughly disapprove of the Modi government's shenanigans to misuse central agencies to destabilise a genuinely popular state government, notes M K Bhadrakumar.