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BJP's 'look east' politics may come at a cost

BJP's 'look east' politics may come at a cost

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Even as the BJP makes inroads into previously unfamiliar territories in eastern India, the party will have to be wary of losing out elsewhere, says Amulya Ganguli.

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The indefinite economic blockade by United Naga Council since November 1, 2016 in Manipur against the state government's decision for creation of seven new districts has severely hit supply of essential commodities, including fuel.

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'The home minister of India has given his assurance to the MP of Lakshadweep.'

Sehwag, Gambhir and Yuvraj fail in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Sehwag, Gambhir and Yuvraj fail in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Virender Sehwag's wretched run in domestic cricket continued as the veteran opener failed to open his account but Delhi did manage to comfortably beat Punjab by four wickets to notch up their maiden win in the North Zone leg of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

No Human Rights Commission in 10 states

No Human Rights Commission in 10 states

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

The Centre has issued advisories from time-to-time to all these states and the states had generally cited paucity of funds and lesser number of complaints of human rights that does not justify setting up a full-fledged commission.

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case, says lawyer.

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea resume 3G services in all circles

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea resume 3G services in all circles

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Telecom operators Vodafone and Idea Cellular on Monday said they will resume 3G services in circles where they don't have spectrum through intra-circle roaming (ICR) pacts with other operators.

Will this management graduate hit a 'sixer' in Rae Bareli?

Will this management graduate hit a 'sixer' in Rae Bareli?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Aditi, a management degree holder from North Duke University, North Carolina, returned to India in 2013 and since then has been working for the constituency nurtured by his father, Akhilesh Pratap Singh, the sitting MLA.

The old world charm of Belgaum

The old world charm of Belgaum

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Belgaum, located at about 2,500 feet above sea level, is a quaint little town in Karnataka nestled at the foothills of the Western Ghats.

India to set foot on the Arctic for first time

India to set foot on the Arctic for first time

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The debut Arctic Expedition by Indian scientists was expected to enrich the treasure of knowledge on polar sciences, which provide a key to secrets of the origin of the earth and the life around

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The BRICS also called upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism including countering radicalisation and blocking terror financing sources.

BJP readies for 2019, eyes 115 seats in 6 states

BJP readies for 2019, eyes 115 seats in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The seats identified are from Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Northeast.

She's a biker. A single mom. And she does not believe in stereotypes

She's a biker. A single mom. And she does not believe in stereotypes

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'Belonging to a Muslim family, I obviously had my own set of issues to deal with but I don't remember my father saying 'no' to anything.'

Naga rebels bar ex-CM

Naga rebels bar ex-CM

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

The NSCN-IM is expected to ensure that a 'friendly' government comprising people, who will abide by its whims and fancy, is installed in Kohima after the polls.

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

When Dilip Kumar almost got arrested

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Malavika Sangghvi gives us fascinating glimpses from Dilip Kumar's life.

'Healthy food can be tasty too'

'Healthy food can be tasty too'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai kick-off campaign against Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai kick-off campaign against Haryana

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Fixtures for the 2013-14 season.

Mumbai told to stay indoors as heavy rainfall expected

Mumbai told to stay indoors as heavy rainfall expected

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The CM said he spoke to the Mumbai Police Commissioner and was informed that traffic has been diverted at 25 places.

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

How to keep mosquitoes away: 6 things to do

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Mosquitoes are not strong flyers and hence keeping the air circulated with the use of a fan is a good way to avoid getting bitten and also makes it difficult for them to fly close to you.

How India consumes tobacco: PART 2

How India consumes tobacco: PART 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

In the second part we will explain the ways of tobacco use and its consequences.

ISL Draft: Lyngdoh, Anas Edathodika join 'Crorepati Club'

ISL Draft: Lyngdoh, Anas Edathodika join 'Crorepati Club'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Defender Anas Edathodika and midfielder Eugeneson Lyngdoh emerged as costliest picks for an identical Rs 1.1 crore by new outfit Jamshedpur FC and two-time champions ATK respectively in the Indian Super League domestic players draft in Mumbai on Sunday.

Not a good Honeymoon, this!

Not a good Honeymoon, this!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Reema Kadgi's new film is a sore disappointment.

'Insulting' question prompted me to plan surgical strikes: Parrikar

'Insulting' question prompted me to plan surgical strikes: Parrikar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

The Goa chief minister said, "The surgical strikes against militants in PoK was planned 15 months in advance."

Navy helicopter wreckage located; one survives

Navy helicopter wreckage located; one survives

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Naval rescuers located the wreckage of the Kamov-28 helicopter on Tuesday in the slopes of the densely forested Western Ghats, north-east of Belgaum and were pleasantly surprised to find a survivor Sandeep Singh.

Nearly half of India is rain-deficient!

Nearly half of India is rain-deficient!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Close to half the country is experiencing deficient rains and the shortage for the figure has gone up to 16 per cent.

'I was too foreign looking for Bollywood'

'I was too foreign looking for Bollywood'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The gorgeous Karan Kapoor will be back in India soon. Very soon!

India's only live volcano is active again

India's only live volcano is active again

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

India's only live volcano in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which had started showing activity in the year 1991 after being dormant for over 150 years has once again started spewing ash, researchers at Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography said on Friday.

Meet the lady officers making naval history

Meet the lady officers making naval history

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'Not everybody gets the opportunity of having a working desk inside a helicopter from where you can control torpedoes and weapons.'

Sotheby's to sell Tata Housing's villas

Sotheby's to sell Tata Housing's villas

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Sotheby's International Realty was founded in 1976.

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

What it takes to be a model! Indian beauty queen tells all

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

LFW model Aradhana Buragohain details the pressure she is under to look good.

Sporting coach, players injured in accident

Sporting coach, players injured in accident

Rediff.com26 Jan 2005

The coach and ten players of Goan football club Sporting Club de Goa were injured when their team bus, on way to the airport, overturned at Kolkata.

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Indian football team has re-entered the top-100 of the FIFA world rankings and is now placed at 99th at the latest chart released on Thursday.

Dirty Tricks, Anyone?

Dirty Tricks, Anyone?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

Smriti Irani spots camera hidden in changing room!

Smriti Irani spots camera hidden in changing room!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Trying on clothes at an outlet of a reputed garment brand at Candolim village near Panaji, a vigilant Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday spotted a hidden camera positioned to record inside the small room, raising an alarm after which Goa Police registered a case against the staff for voyeurism.

Jaitley is Modi-Shah's go-to man for Lok Sabha poll

Jaitley is Modi-Shah's go-to man for Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

From handling the party organisation, finalising candidates, shooting the breeze with the media to pow-wows with diplomats and liaising with the PMO -- Arun Jaitley is the BJP's chief backroom manager in this election, reports R Rajagopalan.

ISL: Chennaiyin edge Pune City to seal semi-final spot

ISL: Chennaiyin edge Pune City to seal semi-final spot

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Chennaiyin FC rode on Jeje Lalpekhlua's 64th minute strike to beat Pune City FC by a solitary goal and book a semi-final spot in the Indian Super League football tournament in Pune on Saturday.

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats spread across 14 districts in north and central Gujarat, in the final phase of the polls, where 2.22 crore people are eligible to exercise their franchise.

'December 1 is inspired by a newspaper report'

'December 1 is inspired by a newspaper report'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'Just like Smita Patil was unsuitable for glamour roles, I believe Nivedita is a lot in the Smita Patil mould,' P Sheshadri tells Srikanth Srinivasa/ Rediff.com

Feature-packed Renault Triber is a good city car

Feature-packed Renault Triber is a good city car

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The Renault Triber is an ideal vehicle which has enough buff in its looks and enough practical space for a family of 5 to go out on a weekend getaway, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

'Left is not right for any part of India': BJP reacts to poll results

'Left is not right for any part of India': BJP reacts to poll results

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders were enthused after they ousted the Left government in Tripura and scored positively in Nagaland too. Here are reactions from the party leaders.