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Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Ayodhya case: SC says ASI report not ordinary opinion

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The ASI, which had found artefacts, idols, pillars and other remains, stated in its report about the existence of a massive structure beneath the 'alleged Babri Masjid'.

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The Muslim parties also attacked 2003 ASI report which had found certain remains, idols and artefacts suggesting existence of a structure before Babri Masjid.

Tharoor stands by 'Hindu Pak' remark; Cong urges caution, BJP seeks apology

Tharoor stands by 'Hindu Pak' remark; Cong urges caution, BJP seeks apology

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The ruling party sharply countered the comment, saying the Congress had "demeaned and defamed" Hindus of India.

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'Today when people are fighting to get their salary, you are telling them you will privatise airports!'

The problem of Pragya Thakur

The problem of Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'Mahatma Gandhi, even for those on the extreme Hindu Right who believe he founded the politics of Muslim 'appeasement', is suicidal to target,' asserts Shekhar Gupta.

At LSE, Rahul says Rafale deal was changed to favour an industrialist

At LSE, Rahul says Rafale deal was changed to favour an industrialist

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Gandhi has been attacking the BJP government for allegedly inking the deal at a much higher price than the one the previous United Progressive Alliance regime had negotiated to benefit 'one businessman'.

What it takes to be a Dangal wrestler

What it takes to be a Dangal wrestler

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

'Some of the good wrestlers are making really good money.' 'If you look at their lifestyles, they are no less compared to our cricketers.'

Military not getting its due share: Army chief

Military not getting its due share: Army chief

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Citing China's example, he said a powerful military will enhance India's strategic clout.

Staffing industry wants end to tax woes

Staffing industry wants end to tax woes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Indian Staffing Federation says their demand assumes significance as the formal sector will grow after demonetisation and the segment will play a crucial role in that.

'Amit Shah has accomplished Sardar Patel's unfinished task'

'Amit Shah has accomplished Sardar Patel's unfinished task'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'Nehru's hegemonic politics has been responsible for many ills, which undoubtedly includes Kashmir'

Jubilation across northeast as citizenship bill not tabled in RS

Jubilation across northeast as citizenship bill not tabled in RS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Celebrations erupted across Assam with opponents of the bill bursting crackers, distributing sweets and breaking into frenzied dancing on the streets.

Sonia answers Modi: Nehru's criticism based on falsehood

Sonia answers Modi: Nehru's criticism based on falsehood

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Amid Narendra Modi's attack on Jawaharlal Nehru, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said that criticism of the first prime minister by some forces was based on "innuendo, insinuation and falsehood aimed at character assassination".

Friends, family, admirers bid goodbye to Khushwant Singh

Friends, family, admirers bid goodbye to Khushwant Singh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Prolific author and journalist Khushwant Singh's body was consigned to flames today at the Dayanand Mukthidham electric crematorium here on a quiet evening amidst the presence of family members, close friends and well-wishers.

Uma Bharti says Ganga will be the cleanest river by October 2018

Uma Bharti says Ganga will be the cleanest river by October 2018

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti on Monday dismissed concerns over alleged slow progress in the Centre's Namami Gange programme saying that the NDA government has resolved to make the river as "one of the cleanest" in the world by October 2018.

BCCI complies with national anti-doping agency

BCCI complies with national anti-doping agency

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The BCCI had been vehemently opposed to signing up with NADA, claiming that it is an autonomous body, not a National Sports Federation and does not rely on government funding.

Ram temple issue: SC rejects pleas for urgent hearing

Ram temple issue: SC rejects pleas for urgent hearing

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The bench then said that it was not going to fast track the matter.

Why one can't be an RSS pracharak and a disciple of Patel simultaneously

Why one can't be an RSS pracharak and a disciple of Patel simultaneously

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Utkarsh Mishra explains what Sardar Patel thought and said about the RSS.

'Jinnah is an excuse to win 2019 polls'

'Jinnah is an excuse to win 2019 polls'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

'Nobody in AMU supports Jinnah's two-nation theory.' 'It is shameful we are debating Jinnah and not education or employment.'

Ram Mandir issue: Parties don't want Swamy as negotiator

Ram Mandir issue: Parties don't want Swamy as negotiator

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Dismissing the role of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy as negotiator for the Ram temple issue, the main parties to the case on Thursday demanded setting up a panel of Supreme Court judges to initiate the talks in the vexed matter.

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

She lamented the fact that people were being viciously attacked for holding different beliefs in the "prevalent atmosphere of intolerance".

The Kapil Dev interview you must read!

The Kapil Dev interview you must read!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

'Today's cricketers are amazing, they know everything, but still you find a few cricketers, they have a talent, but their mind is not there.'

A morning with the first Indian in space

A morning with the first Indian in space

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The remarkable story of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, will be seen in a film featuring Aamir Khan.

'Muslims refuse to be known as opponents of Hindutva'

'Muslims refuse to be known as opponents of Hindutva'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'The anti-Muslim discourse creates an atmosphere of fear.'

What's all this talk about the Indus Water Treaty?

What's all this talk about the Indus Water Treaty?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

A simple explainer to the Indus Water Treaty.

'Had New Delhi trusted us, Kashmir would not have been in this mess'

'Had New Delhi trusted us, Kashmir would not have been in this mess'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

'The root of the Kashmir problem lies in Partition. To solve the issue, we have to begin from there and settle it forever.'

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

'I was not a PM afraid of talking to the press'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Several Congress leaders interpreted it as a dig at Prime Minister Modi who is yet to address a single press conference in his 54-month tenure.

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