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A mountain of challenges awaits new UP CM

A mountain of challenges awaits new UP CM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Nazarwala, who predicted a triple century for the BJP in the UP elections, lists the challenges that await the new chief minister.

BJP likely to elect UP CM on March 18

BJP likely to elect UP CM on March 18

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

"Party's central observers -- Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu and national general secretary Bhupendra Yadav -- will be present at the meeting on Saturday at 5 pm," UP BJP general secretary Vijay Bahadur Pathak said.

Differently-abled, not different

Differently-abled, not different

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

For teams that work on projects to make art, culture and travel accessible to the differently-abled, the experience of seeing faces light up is reward in itself.

Politics may not be Rahul's calling, but it's in his blood

Politics may not be Rahul's calling, but it's in his blood

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Congress scion will step into his mother Sonia Gandhi's shoes as the party president next week.

K'taka poll: How Congress, BJP are battling it out online

K'taka poll: How Congress, BJP are battling it out online

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

While the Congress has found success in scoring over the BJP on Twitter and Facebook, it has failed to match the Sangh Parivar's finesse at utilizing WhatsApp as its primary medium to send its message across to the Karnataka electorate, reports Archis Mohan.

The brave Indian doctor who treated Ebola in Africa

The brave Indian doctor who treated Ebola in Africa

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Dr Kalyani Gomathinayagam, a young Indian doctor who volunteered to spend four weeks in west Africa helping those suffering and dying of Ebola, speaks to Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com why she took on an assignment many would shy away from.

'I want both my parents to win this election'

'I want both my parents to win this election'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'People want to see Mr Sinha win again because he has always been there for Patna whether he has been a leader or not.' 'Even when he was an actor, he was a proud Bihari.' 'He is not doing it because he only wants to win an election, he wants to do it because he really loves Bihar.'

UP Polls Phase 7: All roads lead to Varanasi

UP Polls Phase 7: All roads lead to Varanasi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

On the eve of the final phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections, Rediff.com's Aslam Hunani reviews the political landscape in the epicentre and beyond.

Kashmir unrest: All party resolution appeals for peace, dialogue

Kashmir unrest: All party resolution appeals for peace, dialogue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

A unanimous statement of the delegation appealed to the people of the state to shun the path of violence and resolve all the issues through dialogue and discussion.

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

With Donald Trump the appeal has to be to his business instincts in which his personal interests seem to play a significant role, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

Cong should not feel apologetic about the 1991 reforms: Jairam Ramesh

Cong should not feel apologetic about the 1991 reforms: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

During the Congress regime, India did witnessa slew of reforms which are now taken up by the Modi government too.

The great Indian debate: Do mobile towers really cause cancer?

The great Indian debate: Do mobile towers really cause cancer?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Mobile tower radiation reaching us is more than a thousand times weaker than that from the handsets we use and the Indian standards are 10 times more stringent than the global norms recommended by the World Health Organisation, points out T V Ramachandran.

This engineer wants every child to play

This engineer wants every child to play

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Vikas Plakkot, founder of Just For Kicks (JFK) is using using the game of football to develop life skills for students in low-income schools in India.

Will Prashant Kishor be third time lucky?

Will Prashant Kishor be third time lucky?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Here's an analysis of the style and strategy of the man who did the magic for Narendra Modi and then Nitish Kumar and whom the Congress has now hired.

10 tips to raise funds online

10 tips to raise funds online

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Understand the donors and target audience.

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'Gandhi turned his life into a counter-intuitive experiment in old ideas like non-violence and swadeshi.' 'He offered numerous universal ideas that talk to the human condition.' 'His ability to take risks was outstanding,' says Sopan Joshi, explaining why the Mahatma's ideas are as relevant as ever.

'Gandhi should have won the Nobel Prize'

'Gandhi should have won the Nobel Prize'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Only 15 people of Indian origin have won the coveted prize. Hoping to correct this situation soon, India has embarked on the most intense dialogue with Nobel Foundation till date.

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The ministry of electronics and IT has started probe into hacking of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's official Twitter account.

All about getting corporate India GST-ready

All about getting corporate India GST-ready

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The time the companies have to get ready for GST is 6 to 12 months.

How to avoid a two-and-a-half front war

How to avoid a two-and-a-half front war

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

'When war is thrust on you as in 1962 and 1965 or is tempting as in 1971, ensure that all other fronts are kept quiet, leaving your army free to deal with one,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Besieged by the BJP, Left struggles to stay alive

Besieged by the BJP, Left struggles to stay alive

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

As the BJP snaps at its heels, can the Communists stay relevant in the electoral game?

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

'Digital payments have become a fashion statement'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

N Sundaresha Subramanian digs deeper into what Catalyst, an Indo-US project, brings to the payments ecosystem.

In the line of fire: '5 architects of Congress' poll debacle'

In the line of fire: '5 architects of Congress' poll debacle'

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Disappointed and angry Congress members are likely to train their guns on Rahul Gandhi's team of advisors for inept handling of the 2014 Lok Sabha poll campaign, says Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal

To each his NAMO

To each his NAMO

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

B S Prakash talked to a number of professionals, some already a part of the PM's team and others outside, as to what Narendra Modi's success and stature means for their careers or their dhanda.

Why 2015 will be a make-or-break year for Modi Sarkar

Why 2015 will be a make-or-break year for Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

2015 will be a real test for Modi govt.

A fake encounter of justice?

A fake encounter of justice?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

An accused D G Vanzara gets bail months after Modi emerges as PM and hails it is as a return of 'Achche Din' while the blind-folded lady justice, almost mocks the rest of us, by suggesting that nobody is guilty for the cold blooded killing of Ishrat Jahan, Kauser Bi and the 2,000 odd innocent people in Gujarat, says Shehzad Poonawala.

This start-up believes in skilling India's youth

This start-up believes in skilling India's youth

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Medha is an organisation created with the idea of bringing in better employment opportunities and life for educated youth.

When the parent comes out of sub-brands' shadows

When the parent comes out of sub-brands' shadows

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

UTC India is playing up the umbrella brand of Carrier and OTIS to push integrated services.

The mother who has won India's heart

The mother who has won India's heart

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Single mother Gauri Sawant hopes to change the way people view transgenders in India.

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

When Moshe and Netanyahu visited Moshe's old home

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

'The Indian and Israeli rabbis were singing a small departure song for brave little Moshe, who had spent many, likely, heartbreaking but bittersweet hours at this home of his babyhood, looking at the drawings his mother had made for him, that were still up in his room.'

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Two youngsters and their passion for cow dung

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'There are 25 million farmers in India with at least 2 to 3 cows each.' 'If all them use biogas to cook, millions of LPG units and firewood can be saved.'

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

The business of Indian diplomacy is business

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Making it easier to do business is a key element of our strategy, says Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar.

Ram Madhav: From RSS pracharak to Modi's 'ambassador at large'

Ram Madhav: From RSS pracharak to Modi's 'ambassador at large'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

From planning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign trips to playing a key role in the Jammu and Kashmir elections, former RSS spokesperson Ram Madhav is become increasingly important in the BJP

Is Bollywood responsible for Mumbai's runaway kids?

Is Bollywood responsible for Mumbai's runaway kids?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Hepzi Anthony takes a look at the procedures the government has put in place to streamline the process of handling runaway children

'Rao overestimated his clout with the RSS'

'Rao overestimated his clout with the RSS'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

'He depended too much on assurances given by sadhus and sants. He may not be culpable, but he was wholly responsible for December 6, 1992.' 'While Manmohan Singh came to reforms out of conviction, Rao came to reforms out of compulsion. If the compulsion had not been there, I don't know how he would have responded.'

Exclusive:'This is a visit the President has been anticipating'

Exclusive:'This is a visit the President has been anticipating'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'The threat that India faces and the threat the United States faces is not just to the homeland, but to our people and to our institutions wherever they may be.' In an exclusive conversation with Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com, US Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Desai Biswal outlines the importance of Prime Minister Modi's visit for America.

Kal Penn: I would love to shoot five Bollywood films simultaneously

Kal Penn: I would love to shoot five Bollywood films simultaneously

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

'...But my strong suit will not be dancing,' Kal Penn tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com, in the concluding part of the interview.

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