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Protesting farmers vow to hold tractor parade on Jan 26

Protesting farmers vow to hold tractor parade on Jan 26

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Darshan Pal Singh said their proposed parade will be called "Kisan Parade" and it will be be held after the Republic Day parade.

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

General Rawat hints at a major change in India's defence thinking

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'It is crucial today to realise where we have reached in this 15 year-period in order to fully and properly assess the profundity of what General Rawat has said,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Modi will solve Naga issue'

'Modi will solve Naga issue'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'PM Modi is not taking Kashmir's stance as far as the Naga issue is concerned.'

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

What the UK is getting out of the Serum Institute is what India is losing. And the responsibility of the Indian State ought to have been to dictate where Serum Institute's vaccine doses should go, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

'His statement is almost like him making a threat to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'It is a very irresponsible statement.' 'He is saying all the wrong things.'

Jaishankar, Wang agree to hotline for 'timely' communication

Jaishankar, Wang agree to hotline for 'timely' communication

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

India has told China that disengagement at all friction points is necessary to contemplate de-escalation of troops in eastern Ladakh even as the foreign ministers of the two countries agreed to establish a hotline for "timely" communication and exchange of views.

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In a short span of time, with the help of Amazon, Cloudtail was able to devise a model that could protect it from the vagaries of online retail business.

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A culture of science and innovation must be embedded in society wherein people not only use new technology but understand it as well. Without this, obscurantism and blind faith can sit side by side with digital technology and, in fact, use the same technology to reinforce their hold on people, says Shram Saran.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Of Indira, Of India!

Of Indira, Of India!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

'It is from her that present-day political stalwarts continue to draw lessons on testing the limits of Constitutional democracy, and whose slogans even her party's staunchest opponents imitate even after over 30 years of her death,' says Veenu Sandhu.

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Hyderabad-born Nadella says it's not the AI engine, but the teams that build it as well as the algorithms to make it intelligent have to be diverse and inclusive, so that the solutions they build do not show up any sort of 'unconscious bias' that they may have.

Justice Lokur disappointed at Dec 12 Collegium decision not being made public

Justice Lokur disappointed at Dec 12 Collegium decision not being made public

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

A row erupted after the Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi-headed five-judge Collegium in a fresh resolution on January 10 recommended the elevation of Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice Sanjiv Khanna to the Supreme Court bypassing the seniority of several judges.

India's Governance Problem and how it can be solved

India's Governance Problem and how it can be solved

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'The Constitution must reflect the reality of mature states because otherwise it is the Centre that will become irrelevant,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

The Dilemma Ali Fazal is Struggling With

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'There is a part of me that says it is a great time to tell stories from my own land.' 'But then opportunities are coming my way from all over the world.' 'So one foot is here and one foot is in the West.'

India, Japan and the China threat

India, Japan and the China threat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.' 'In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives but only opportunities,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

India accelerates Iranian port project after US-Iran thaw

India accelerates Iranian port project after US-Iran thaw

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

India's involvement in the port development was not strictly under the international sanctions that had been imposed on Iran.

Photos: Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput make a grand runway debut!

Photos: Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput make a grand runway debut!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Is there more to come from the 'it' couple?

Why did Dr Singh walk into Modi's web?

Why did Dr Singh walk into Modi's web?

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Appraising Rediff.com about the meeting, a source close to Dr Singh said Modi sought Dr Singh's advice on the economy and foreign policy. Dr Singh told Modi that he concurs with the Reserve Bank of India's concerns about the Indian economy.

No tie-up with Samajwadi Party for UP polls: Congress

No tie-up with Samajwadi Party for UP polls: Congress

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Amidst indications that Samajwadi Party leader and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is warming up to the idea of an alliance with Congress, UP PCC President Raj Babbar on Monday said his party will contest alone in the state and described such talks as "hypothetical".

Why is Modi telling us to remember something we haven't been allowed to forget?

Why is Modi telling us to remember something we haven't been allowed to forget?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Have we been allowed to forget Partition? Isn't Partition the reason many Hindus cannot bring themselves to trust Muslims? So many Muslims born after 1947 have told me with anguish: "How long will we be blamed for Partition?" notes Jyoti Punwani.

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

Triple talaq to stay; don't care about Pakistan: Muslim law board

Triple talaq to stay; don't care about Pakistan: Muslim law board

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board on Thursday said there was no scope of change in the triple talaq system and rejected the suggestion by some community outfits for building a consensus on making a three-month period mandatory before finalisation of divorce.

What the lockdown could have avoided

What the lockdown could have avoided

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'As 1.3 billion people wait for our prime minister to tell us what to do and then vanish again from our television screens, it is worth noting that this is not how the rest of the world is being led,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

Paine hints at fiery Test after Gabba boycott threat

Paine hints at fiery Test after Gabba boycott threat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Paine admitted that there will be an element of uncertainty associated with the Brisbane Test if India, a powerful cricket board, wants to press the pressure button.

'India lucky to have a stand-in captain like Rahane'

'India lucky to have a stand-in captain like Rahane'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'I would say Rahane is aggressive in his own quiet way'

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

According to sources, all private offices will work from home and only government offices and essential services will be open.

Reuben Singh is London's 'Rolls-Royce King'

Reuben Singh is London's 'Rolls-Royce King'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The London-based CEO of alldayPA and Isher Capital has been making waves on Instagram with his Rolls-Royce collection.

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A u-turn by the BJP will be an apocalyptic occurrence in Indian politics and society, argues Amulya Ganguli.

PM trashes politics over vaccine, says he went by scientists' advice

PM trashes politics over vaccine, says he went by scientists' advice

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Health practitioners who have been vaccinated against coronavirus or have administered the shots to others took part, sharing their first-hand experiences.

JD-U expels CM Manjhi for 6 years, demands trust vote in 48 hrs

JD-U expels CM Manjhi for 6 years, demands trust vote in 48 hrs

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The Bihar CM has been expelled for anti-party activities.

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Whether Lord Ram is a historical person is not the subject before the court.' 'The court was asking every time if can anyone show the exact birthplace of Lord Ram on the basis of documents.' 'I have shown that on the basis of documents. And these documents are not (based) on my beliefs.'

Minister who called Kalam 'nationalist despite being Muslim' gets his Delhi house

Minister who called Kalam 'nationalist despite being Muslim' gets his Delhi house

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Kalam was staying at the 10 Rajaji Marg residence after his eventful term as President ended in 2007.

US rules out special envoy to mediate between India, Pak

US rules out special envoy to mediate between India, Pak

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The United States has rejected the idea of appointing a special envoy to resolve differences between India and Pakistan, saying American ambassadors in the two nations have reached out to the host governments to encourage dialogue while ruling out any change in its Kashmir policy.

Delhi to be locked down from 6 am on Monday

Delhi to be locked down from 6 am on Monday

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Dairies, milk plants, grocery shops, chemists and petrol pumps, ATMs, e-commerce services of essential items like food and medicines will remain open, he said.

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

India had 14 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities, the World Health Organization reveals.

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'You may be an MP or an MLA; when we go to Bengal, we go as cadre.'

If I was spreading terror, I would have made a few lakh terrorists by now: Naik

If I was spreading terror, I would have made a few lakh terrorists by now: Naik

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on Sunday claimed that there has been no misuse of funds by his banned NGO and rejected all allegations of involvement in terror-related activities.

Watching the watchmen

Watching the watchmen

Rediff.com2 May 2018

While it's important for the courts to enjoy public trust, says Mitali Saran, the only way to protect the institution is to scrupulously prove its credibility.

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Questions remain over why ONGC personnel ignored Tauktae warning

Rediff.com20 May 2021

It looks unlikely that a proper plan was in place or else the deaths could have been averted, reports Jyoti Mukul.