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Meet the Love Commandos

Meet the Love Commandos

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Despite dire threats to life and property, they have brought together over 50,000 lovers under one roof across India.

Bihar on flood alert post cyclone Phailin

Bihar on flood alert post cyclone Phailin

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Bihar government has sounded alert in 28 flood-prone districts following a warning issued by Indian Meteorological Department in the wake of Cyclone Phailin that pounded Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

At Congress meet, Sonia accuses Modi of lies and U-turns

At Congress meet, Sonia accuses Modi of lies and U-turns

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

She accused the Narendra Modi government of engaging in a "dangerous duplicitous game.

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

Best states to invest in India, Gujarat tops

Best states to invest in India, Gujarat tops

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand will have to do a significant amount of catching up.

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

In the first of a two-part series, Business Standard examines the impact of the upcoming summer on agriculture and drinking water supply.

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Only 0.33 per cent Indians have had COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'It might get worse. We don't really know what is it that is resulting in the high value of R now.'

Xiaomi has big plans to overtake Samsung

Xiaomi has big plans to overtake Samsung

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Starts second unit at Sri City, raises retail reach seven-fold; evaluating 2 new categories for 2017

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

Post-Bihar polls, ally worries for TN's Dravidian parties

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

While the DMK fears that the Congress with its poor strike rate will pull it down in the 2021 state elections, like it did five years ago, the ruling AIADMK is worried that the BJP may ultimately do a Bihar on it, relegating it to second place in Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Sonia can't deliver. Dr Singh is past. Rahul is a failure: BJP

Sonia can't deliver. Dr Singh is past. Rahul is a failure: BJP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

With reports suggesting a rift between the Congress and its ally Nationalist Congress Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday dubbed the United Progressive Alliance as a "sinking ship" which is being deserted by its allies.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Authorities also said the recovery rate of COVID-19 patients was improving consistently in India and it was in a much better position in handling the pandemic, which has seen more than 63 lakh people testing positive for this virus since its emergence in China last December and over 3.7 lakh having lost their lives.

Why farmers are looking at drought-resistant crops

Why farmers are looking at drought-resistant crops

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

They are worried at more than one forecast of a possibly weak monsoon, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.

Rajya Sabha MP, close to Jagan, indicted in US

Rajya Sabha MP, close to Jagan, indicted in US

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

US indicts Rajya Sabha MP K V P Ramachandra Rao, a close associate of Y S Rajasekhara Reddy and his son Jaganmohan Reddy, in bribery and corruption case.

CTL: Mumbai Masters beat Punjab Marshalls to finish second

CTL: Mumbai Masters beat Punjab Marshalls to finish second

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Mumbai Tennis Masters overcame Punjab Marshalls 29-20 in the inconsequential final North Zone round robin match of the Champions Tennis League at the Kalina University Sports Complex on Monday.

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Rediff.com13 May 2018

The sky turned cloudy around 4:30pm and gusty winds swept the national capital.

Bodies of 9 soldiers likely to be brought to Delhi on Monday

Bodies of 9 soldiers likely to be brought to Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

The bodies of nine Siachen bravehearts, who were buried alive in an avalanche, are likely to be brought to New Delhi on Monday.

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Obamas get a crash course on Indian culture

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The Obamas got a glimpse of Indian culture and ethos at Rajpath on Monday

Sops to farmers is not 'dole' but mark of respect for 'anna daata', says Goyal

Sops to farmers is not 'dole' but mark of respect for 'anna daata', says Goyal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Insisting that PM Modi has consistently cared for the farmers, Goyal said the Rs 75,000 earmarked for paying Rs 6,000 per annum to each of 12 crore farmers is not one time but a 'sustainable' provision.

Rogan josh, galauti kebabs for Obamas @ presidential banquet

Rogan josh, galauti kebabs for Obamas @ presidential banquet

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The very best of Indian cuisine was served to the Obamas at the presidential banquet

'There are a lot of sick men in my country'

'There are a lot of sick men in my country'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

'Our parents are failing in bringing up our sons properly. It has nothing to do with the police, nothing to do with the criminal justice system; it has to do with you and I.'

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

It rained investments on India as the Make In India programme, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a focus on the manufacturing sector, raked in Rs 15,20,000 crore in committed investments.

'We will lick the Chinese!'

'We will lick the Chinese!'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'The Chinese -- up to the highest leadership -- will avoid a conflict because they know they will be badly licked.' 'The reputation they have painstakingly built over the last two-three decades of being a global power will be destroyed.'

Why West Bengal is lagging behind other states

Why West Bengal is lagging behind other states

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

West Bengal was the second-most industrialised state in terms of value added and first in terms of number of factories and employment even in the mid-1960s. With a severe and long process of deindustrialisation, it lost its primacy.

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Panasonic to make India a regional hub from next month

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Currently, Panasonic India comes under the company's Singapore-based establishment. Other global regions of the Japan-based firm are based out of Japan, North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Tuesday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Assam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a huge public function at Khanapara field.

How GST changed Indian politics

How GST changed Indian politics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Shadow of elections may overshadow political consensus at GST Council meetings.

Why the no-trust motion fell flat

Why the no-trust motion fell flat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'The debate, by being mostly in Hindi, lost much of its educative relevance to the southern states.' 'All the prime minister's debating skills and oratorical prowess went over the heads of the South Indian audience,' points out B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

Mixed pace but steady poverty decline

Mixed pace but steady poverty decline

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Majority of 'Bimaru' states register faster fall in rural poverty, while pace mostly other way round for others

What does 2019 hold for Narendra Modi?

What does 2019 hold for Narendra Modi?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The numbers, however, look very good for Modi. We could say it is his election to lose, rather than the Opposition's to win, says Aakar Patel.

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Radhakishan Damani is the only billionaire to see his wealth grow by around 20% during the lockdown.

Sensex gains 86 points, Nifty ends above 9,100; aviation stocks fly high

Sensex gains 86 points, Nifty ends above 9,100; aviation stocks fly high

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices outperformed to gain 0.6% and 1.1%, respectively

'Maoists ONLY seek a marriage of convenience with anti-India groups'

'Maoists ONLY seek a marriage of convenience with anti-India groups'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Indian intelligence agencies have often claimed that left-wing extremists are trying to make inroads in the militancy-hit regions of north-east to foment further unrest. But Jaideep Saikia, noted terrorism and conflict analyst, claims, "People who speak of Maoism taking roots in the north-east have not read history".

'Congress losing due to 'rent a cause' approach'

'Congress losing due to 'rent a cause' approach'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Left has ideologically become irrelevant globally, says the finance minister.

Did IMD get monsoon wrong, again?

Did IMD get monsoon wrong, again?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rains have been 5% below normal so far, but Met department sticks to its forecast

ONGC may start commercial production of shale gas next year

ONGC may start commercial production of shale gas next year

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs last month allowed ONGC and Oil India Limited to tap shale resources in blocks allotted to them on a nomination basis.

Modi needs to remember negativism doesn't sell

Modi needs to remember negativism doesn't sell

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

BJP strategists need to remember even at this late hour that 'negativism' sells when you are in the Opposition as the Indian voter has mostly voted anti-incumbency, and not when you are in power. You still needed to highlight your achievements and promises, and let the voter draw his conclusions, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

J&K: Army jawan killed, 4 civilians die in crossfire

J&K: Army jawan killed, 4 civilians die in crossfire

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Local residents started pelting security personnel with stones, leading to clashes, they said, adding that some civilians were injured.

#WheelchairWarrior: This 26 yr old's courage will amaze you

#WheelchairWarrior: This 26 yr old's courage will amaze you

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Specially abled Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta talks about how he wants to make his life a message to all the 'wheelchair warriors'.