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Rahul, Mamata lead fractured opposition, demand PM's resignation

Rahul, Mamata lead fractured opposition, demand PM's resignation

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Unfazed by the absence of leaders of the Left, the Janata Dal-United, the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee along with some regional parties on Tuesday sought to put up a united face raising the pitch against demonetisation by demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

How to de-stress at work

How to de-stress at work

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The most common mistake people make is trying to do everything on their own.

Mourinho blames referee for Chelsea's White Hart Lane pain

Mourinho blames referee for Chelsea's White Hart Lane pain

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Jose Mourinho added another entry to his extensive personal diary of conspiracies on Thursday when, after Chelsea were ripped apart 5-3 by Tottenham Hotspur, he blamed the defeat on a penalty that was not given.

Three legal precedents that may impact arrested activists' case

Three legal precedents that may impact arrested activists' case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

N Sathiya Moorthy goes back in time to dig up three cases that may not have any citation in legal text-books or lawyers' ready-reckoners quoted before courts but which may still have a bearing on the current case against the arrested activists.

Desi who designed this Michelle dress wants to style Modi

Desi who designed this Michelle dress wants to style Modi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Would love to design for the PM, says designer Bibhu Mohapatra.

5 ways to make a long distance relationship work

5 ways to make a long distance relationship work

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Make the most of what you have, says Divya Nair.

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Though General Naravane's visit will not deal with 'impermanent' issues like the changing stands of politicians, it will certainly reinforce the deeper 'permanent' links between the people of Nepal and India. Time will hopefully tackle the present impermanence of the Sino-Nepalese romance, notes Claude Arpi.

Hot pics: How celebs holiday

Hot pics: How celebs holiday

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Going by they photos it looks like they're surely having an amazing time!

Sonam enjoys London, before going to Cannes!

Sonam enjoys London, before going to Cannes!

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

NIA raids 27 places in Delhi, Valley in terror-funding probe, seizes Rs 2.2 cr

NIA raids 27 places in Delhi, Valley in terror-funding probe, seizes Rs 2.2 cr

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

During the operations, that began in the morning, houses and business establishments of those suspected of channelising funds to fuel secessionist and anti-India activities were searched, an NIA spokesman said.

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It turns 20 and Mumbai will celebrate, says Avantika Bhuyan.

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

When Cauvery lost out to Cricket

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Cauvery matters to Chennai-ites, but not at the cost of cricket, or its home team, or its favourite captain, reports A Ganesh Nadar after watching Tuesday night's zinger of a game between CSK and KKR.

Burari deaths: Self-styled god woman Geeta questioned by cops

Burari deaths: Self-styled god woman Geeta questioned by cops

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Geeta told the police she had nothing to do with the deaths and had never even exchanged an SMS with any of the family members, a fact confirmed by the call details of the cell phones recovered by the police from an almirah in the house on July 1.

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

This 10 year old is the youngest Indian TEDx speaker

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Ishita Katyal, the youngest TEDx licensee ever from Asia impressed the world with her ideas at the TED Youth conference held in New York, November 14.

Like the Dangal poster?

Like the Dangal poster?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Not Siddaramaiah, it's 'seeda rupaiya' govt: Modi in Karnataka

Not Siddaramaiah, it's 'seeda rupaiya' govt: Modi in Karnataka

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

He said it should not be allowed to continue 'even for a minute'.

'Every order now comes from the PMO'

'Every order now comes from the PMO'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'There is no senior bureaucracy functioning now; these people only obey.' 'This is only a command and control kind of governance.'

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

In Mysuru, PM Modi flays 'govt of commission' in Karnataka

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Addressing a BJP rally, Modi said after he levelled the "10 per cent commission" charge against the Siddaramaiah dispensation recently, he received many calls, with people disputing his information about the cut it received, and claiming it was much more.

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neerja Palisetty's Sutrakaar Creations combines paper with post-consumer waste to promote fair trade, craft empowerment, zero-waste, and ethical fashion.

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This is perhaps for the first time the CBI raided a serving police chief of a state.

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

HC reserves order on Karti's bail plea

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

During the arguments, the ASG said FIPB officials have also been interrogated and all of them are holding high offices in their respective fields.

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

No home food for Karti, medicines allowed only on prescription.

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

I was told my papa died in a war called Kargil

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'The death certificate which I once read even states the date, 6 August, but I know that already.' 'Every year, we observe paath at the local gurdwara for which we need to take leave from school. The leave form always says 'attending father's death anniversary'. 'I always dread this day -- the long walk from my desk to the teacher's table with my diary in hand and in it a handwritten note dripped with sadness despite its curt language.' 'What generally follows is pity on my teacher's face, a deep sigh of sympathy and a sad pat on the back.' A moving excerpt from Gurmehar Kaur's memoir Small Acts Of Freedom.

This Winter Session, it's been all shouting and hardly any work

This Winter Session, it's been all shouting and hardly any work

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

With only one day left, the Winter session of Parliament is on the verge of a washout as it failed to transact any business again on Thursday.

It was a 'war-like situation', says HC on Dera violence

It was a 'war-like situation', says HC on Dera violence

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The bench, comprising acting Chief Justice S S Saron and Justices Surya Kant and Avneesh Jhingan, directed that no FIR registered by the two states during the episode shall be cancelled without the permission of the high court.

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Why did Indrani send her driver to Lonavla?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

As the weeks go by in this trial, it has emerged that Shyamvar Rai is that rare species of driver whose knowledge of distances, directions and routes surprisingly would not even fill the back of a postage stamp.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC refuses to interfere with arrests of 5 activists

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC refuses to interfere with arrests of 5 activists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The apex court also rejected the plea to appoint a Special Investigation Team for probe.

10 things we love about Twinkle Khanna

10 things we love about Twinkle Khanna

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Here's how Mrs Funnybones gives us major #lifegoals!

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2017

.. And other memorable couple outings at Cannes Film Festival.

The Priyanka Chopra you didn't know

The Priyanka Chopra you didn't know

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Priyanka Chopra's mother Madhu opens up about her famous daughter.

Russi Mody: An affable and polite leader

Russi Mody: An affable and polite leader

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Russi Mody could cut across hierarchy to communicate what he wanted.

5 crazy things I have done with friends

5 crazy things I have done with friends

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Conversations with her bestie in the bathroom and other Dosti tales from Tista Sengupta.

Rahul mimics Modi; says he instils fear among people

Rahul mimics Modi; says he instils fear among people

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Taking an apparent dig at Modi, Gandhi satirised a song, saying "Aapka toh lagta hai bas yahi sapna, ram ram japna garibo kaa maal apna (It seems your only dream is to take away money from poor while chanting the name of Ram)".

Zomato wants to be the Google of food

Zomato wants to be the Google of food

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Ramping up globally, the Indian restaurant search service is going as local as possible in its markets to improve its brand's stickiness.

Gandhis can expect more fire in Parliament over Agusta deal

Gandhis can expect more fire in Parliament over Agusta deal

Rediff.com5 May 2016

If Wednesday was any indication, the rest of the Parliament session will see the two sides scoring brownie points against each other, and the Gandhis can expect more enemy fire directed at them, says Rashme Sehgal.

'Nehru was as much to blame as Jinnah for Partition'

'Nehru was as much to blame as Jinnah for Partition'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

'Nehru had multiple chances to make compromises, that would have preserved a united India, and he chose not to,' Nisid Hajari tells Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com

'I'd love to play Amitabh Bachchan's daughter'

'I'd love to play Amitabh Bachchan's daughter'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

'Masaan went to Cannes, got a standing ovation, won awards. I want the people of India to watch my film. Finally, it is happening!'

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

Why didn't anyone ask where Sheena was?

Why didn't anyone ask where Sheena was?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Not Mekhail. Not Rahul. Not anyone. 'Wouldn't someone have asked?' Indrani asked.