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BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma cries foul over final NRC

BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma cries foul over final NRC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

In a series of tweets, the senior leader of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party also alleged that the legacy data were manipulated for including names of doubtful persons as alleged by many.

No Vijay Hazare, Duleep Trophy tournaments this season

No Vijay Hazare, Duleep Trophy tournaments this season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The BCCI is mulling November 19 as the tentative date for start of domestic season with Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament but Indian players in various IPL teams won't be able to play first few rounds due to quarantine protocols in place.

North India likely to have harsher winter: IMD

North India likely to have harsher winter: IMD

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Scores of people die every year due to cold waves that sweep across the north Indian plains.

'Tarun Gogoi played the role of healer in Assam society'

'Tarun Gogoi played the role of healer in Assam society'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

'Gogoi will be remembered as someone who recovered Assam as a state, as a people and society from the fear of insurgency that had struck the state from the 1980s till 2000.'

Ganguly set to be new BCCI president

Ganguly set to be new BCCI president

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The 67-year-old Patel had played 21 Tests for India with little success but was a stalwart for Karnataka at the first class level.

Every Indian must salute these patriots

Every Indian must salute these patriots

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

BharatShakti.in Founder Nitin A Gokhale pays homage to Mr E N Rammohan and Colonel M B Ravindranath, two genuine Indian heroes who sadly passed into the ages on Sunday

Maximum billing disputes against these mobile operators

Maximum billing disputes against these mobile operators

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Customers of Vodafone, Idea Cellular, Tata Teleservices and BSNL in some circles have reported maximum discrepancies in their phone bills, according to a latest report by telecom regulator TRAI.

3 big-ticket divestments: Govt to sell stake in BPCL, SCI, Concor

3 big-ticket divestments: Govt to sell stake in BPCL, SCI, Concor

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

At the same time, the Cabinet approved reducing government's stake in select PSUs such as IOC to below 51 per cent while continuing to retain management control.

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Assam calling Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

In photos: Priyanka Chopra as Assam Tourism's new ambassador.

How BJP could have avoided CAA storm

How BJP could have avoided CAA storm

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

'The majoritarian solution is what the BJP always prefers.' 'But this solution suffers from a major weakness: It ignores subjective preferences which can be important and non-negotiable,' points out T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

PIX: Ranbir, Abhishek, John meet the Ambanis

PIX: Ranbir, Abhishek, John meet the Ambanis

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

A look at the pictures!

'My vision for India is where every citizen is equal in the eyes of one law'

'My vision for India is where every citizen is equal in the eyes of one law'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

How many who celebrate India's Republic Day and Independence Day know that the Indian tri-colour was first unfurled in Moirang in Manipur by the Indian National Army in 1944?

Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Addicted to gadgets? Try these 5 vastu tips

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

According to vastu shastra there are various factors that contribute to gadget addiction and reduces communication and harmony among the members in family or an organisation:

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

'China may resort to new types of warfare'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'

We are all Americans!

We are all Americans!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What Kamala Harris' rise and rise underscores is that our old ways of identifying the Indian-American Diaspora need to change...' 'None of this detracts from her Indian-American identity, which makes us feel as if we are Americans too,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

What will BJP's conquest of the East mean?

What will BJP's conquest of the East mean?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The party is better at winning elections than at governance and it remains intent on pushing ahead with its trademark social and political agenda observes T N Ninan.

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Lt Gen Bipin Rawat to be the new army chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Lt General Rawat belongs to the famous 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles. He is the current vice chief of army staff of Indian Army.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut in Abu Dhabi

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

Can the Indian Super League reignite India's passion for the beautiful game?

Can the Indian Super League reignite India's passion for the beautiful game?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

India's new soccer league with its cast of celebrity owners, experienced foreign managers and a sprinkling of high-profile players will kick off on Sunday, igniting hopes of waking the country from its football slumber.

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Gen Rawat must remember that loose lips sink ships

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Chiefs of Army Staff in India have not been tactful about politicians. But they have stayed clear of politics, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Chennaiyin rise to the cause as Goa lose again

Chennaiyin rise to the cause as Goa lose again

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Brandon Fernandes returned to the side as Goa coach Juan Ferrando named three changes to the line-up that lost against ATK Mohun Bagan with Aiban Dohling and Jeorge Ortiz being the other two.

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Mathai George George Muthoot joined the family business as an office assistant and in 1979 he became the managing director and group chairman in February 1993.

Gujarat provides best ecosystem for start-ups

Gujarat provides best ecosystem for start-ups

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged start-ups to focus on three Ps - product, process, people - for building Aatmnirbhar Bharat.

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Sports Shorts: Serena starts clay campaign with win

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Though MEA did not clarify the individuals being referred to, it is being seen as a reference to US lawmakers critical of India on the issue of the Delhi violence.

Cong to strongly oppose CAB in Parliament

Cong to strongly oppose CAB in Parliament

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The Bill seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan escaping religious persecution there.

Govt's non-lapsable funds promote corruption: Ex-CAG Mehrishi

Govt's non-lapsable funds promote corruption: Ex-CAG Mehrishi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Former CAG Rajiv Mehrishi says Centre has held back a report he submitted to the President, to end what he called "a nightmare of accounts that militates against good governance".

Drones dropping bombs very serious threat: BSF DG

Drones dropping bombs very serious threat: BSF DG

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

He said the force, which guards over 6,300 km of India's land border with Pakistan in the west and Bangladesh on the east, is faced by four main challenges on the security front.

Gambhir richest among LS candidates in Delhi

Gambhir richest among LS candidates in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The cricketer-turned-politician, who will be making his electoral debut from East Delhi, has shown an income of nearly Rs 12.40 crore in the income tax returns filed for 2017-18.

Can you help these 500 nowhere people?

Can you help these 500 nowhere people?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'It is a ticking time bomb if the authorities don't come forward to help these hapless people.'

COVID crisis: PM readies roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat

COVID crisis: PM readies roadmap for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

India's goal of self-reliance has been paramount in the policy and practice of the country. The COVID-19 crisis gave us lessons on how to speed up efforts in that direction, he said.

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Poll results will help expedite economic reforms: India Inc

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The mandate will help further the development agenda in these states, with good governance and policy reforms taking centrestage

Govt won't touch Article 371: Shah assures Northeast

Govt won't touch Article 371: Shah assures Northeast

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Shah also said that no 'illegal migrant' will be allowed to stay in the country and that the National Register of Citizens exercise in Assam was completed in 'time-bound manner'.

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court heard that the attacker, Karl Anderson, had 25 convictions for 37 offences, including football-related violence, the BBC reported. The 29-year-old will pay a 100 pound ($134) fine.

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

Why India must not tinker with B'desh border deal

Why India must not tinker with B'desh border deal

Rediff.com6 May 2015

By revising the India-Bangladesh land boundary agreement, the NDA is going for short-term gains and losing the long-term perspective, says Gautam Sen.

The Soldier's Dilemma

The Soldier's Dilemma

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

'Chowkidar' a coward who runs away from debate: Rahul

'Chowkidar' a coward who runs away from debate: Rahul

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'The chowkidar took away your money by demonetisation and GST. The keys to the banks were handed over to thieves like Anil Ambani'