News for 'Progressive Punjab'

How companies are wooing workers with phones, freebies

How companies are wooing workers with phones, freebies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Companies are sending representatives to Bihar, UP, Jharkhand and Odisha to persuade workers to join them.

Fire devastates PCA lounge

Fire devastates PCA lounge

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

The air-conditioned lounge at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium was completely damaged after a fire gutted it on Saturday afternoon.

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

'Practise what you preach': Rahul targets PM over PNB fraud

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

PM started 'Make in India' but every product in market is Make in China: Rahul

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

2019 is more 2004 than 2014

2019 is more 2004 than 2014

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

'There's nothing in the 2019 campaign air, the chunavi hawa that tells you it's a wave election, for anyone,' argues Shekhar Gupta.

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The Right to Read programme hopes to cover 100,000 schools, covering 15 million students.

Congress set to lead next ministry in Manipur

Congress set to lead next ministry in Manipur

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Congress ally in outgoing Secular Progressive Front government, Communist Party of India, won two seats. The two parties did not contest the Assembly elections as allies this time.

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.

Kejriwal's dangerous rhetoric on EVMs

Kejriwal's dangerous rhetoric on EVMs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

It would be far more sensible for AAP to build on what they have achieved than to destroy what credibility they have by floating wild conspiracy theories, says Sankrant Sanu.

BJP tells Badal to keep the peace

BJP tells Badal to keep the peace

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Rajnath Singh was flooded with question on the Dera controversy and he had to be careful not to say anything that would embarrass Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal.

Will the 1984 victims ever get justice?

Will the 1984 victims ever get justice?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

'The BJP has the opportunity to undo a lot of the damage that we have suffered as a society which looks away from mass violence.'

10 Women have their say on Women's Day

10 Women have their say on Women's Day

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Some of Bollywood's amazing women shared some amazing words on Women's Day.

'Detect every probable COVID-19 case'

'Detect every probable COVID-19 case'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'If done well, the containment measures can help minimise the impact of the epidemic.'

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Maharashtra should also refuse CAA implementation: Pawar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

He questioned why only migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be given citizenship under the amended law and not the Sri Lankan Tamils.

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Subdued I-Day celebration across states amid pandemic

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Official celebrations in most states were restricted to unfurling of the national flag and chief ministers and governors addressing the people, with fewer guests in attendance.

Cold wave continues in north; 8 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Cold wave continues in north; 8 killed in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Intense cold wave continued unabated in north India on Saturday as fog-related incidents claimed eight lives in Uttar Pradesh and disrupting traffic movement in several parts of the region.

Nair, Verma take Karnataka on the threshold of Ranji final

Nair, Verma take Karnataka on the threshold of Ranji final

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Karnataka have almost sealed their spot in the final of the Ranji Trophy after only 36.1 overs of play was possible against Punjab in the penultimate day of their semi-final match during which they consolidated their lead to 177 runs.

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Shooting down own chopper was big mistake: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Disciplinary action is being taken against two officers in the shooting down of the chopper.

Gowda, Manpreet, Johnson disappoint on Day 1 of track and field

Gowda, Manpreet, Johnson disappoint on Day 1 of track and field

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Indians had a disappointing outing on the opening day of the track and field events at the Rio Olympics, Vikas Gowda, Manpreet Kaur and Jinson Johnson failing to progress to the next round, on Friday.

26/11 attacks mastermind files petition in UN to drop terrorist tag

26/11 attacks mastermind files petition in UN to drop terrorist tag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah head has hired Lahore-based law firm -- Mirza and Mirza Law Associates -- to file the petition.

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

IMD sticks to above normal monsoon forecast

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

July and August are expected to receive 107 per cent and 104 per cent of rainfall

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Utkal Tubers is selling potato seeds in new areas and seizing the opportunity to create a Rs 100-crore firm.

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Sowing seeds for fries and profits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Utkal Tubers is selling potato seeds in new areas and seizing the opportunity to create a Rs 100-crore firm.

Part 2 of Budget session: Productivity in LS at 4%, RS at 8%

Part 2 of Budget session: Productivity in LS at 4%, RS at 8%

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Budget session of Parliament was the least productive since the year 2000.

RBI did not audit PNB during NiMo scam, says CVC

RBI did not audit PNB during NiMo scam, says CVC

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'There are so many issues that the CVC is examining both with reference to the PNB and RBI,' K V Chowdary said.

Namdhari, MPT in last 16

Namdhari, MPT in last 16

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Man arrested for selling 'Om' inscribed shoes in Pakistan

Man arrested for selling 'Om' inscribed shoes in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

It is unethical and highly immoral to insult any religion, either of a minority or majority, he said in a statement.

'Need to be mentally tougher for international cricket'

'Need to be mentally tougher for international cricket'

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Rishi Dhawan has realised that international cricket demands unwavering mental toughness and he would like to believe that he has overcome the mental demons of the Australia tour ahead of a crucial trip to Zimbabwe next month. Dhawan, despite only playing a couple of games for Kings XI Punjab this IPL, has managed a spot in the second string squad for the three ODIs and two T20 Internationals in Zimbabwe, beginning June 11. "I did not get to do much in IPL but I was expecting to be picked. I had done well in Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare and I was confident that I will be rewarded for consistent performances in domestic cricket," Dhawan told PTI on Wednesday. The poster boy of Himachal cricket might be a consistent performer on the domestic cricket but he did not take much time to realise that playing for India is a different ball game.

Singh's tryst with India

Singh's tryst with India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Centre 'snatched away' Amethi, Raebareli projects: Rahul

Centre 'snatched away' Amethi, Raebareli projects: Rahul

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

"I do not mind if attacks are made on me but what pains me is that Modiji snatched the food park from Amethi...it was meant to transform Amethi and Raebareli," he said.

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Top moments that defined IPL 2019

Rediff.com15 May 2019

From Captain Cool losing his, well, cool to Rabada's super over, and Malinga's unbelievable bowling for the cup, IPL 2019 was not short of magical moments. Here are a few.

Daredevils fret over Zaheer, Shami's fitness

Daredevils fret over Zaheer, Shami's fitness

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Veteran pace bowler Zaheer Khan's fitness issues have been under the scanner since joining Delhi Daredevils ahead of the ongoing eighth edition of the IPL and the franchise insists that he and Mohammed Shami are still not fit for selection.

Post-poll results, will 19 Raj Bhavans be vacated?

Post-poll results, will 19 Raj Bhavans be vacated?

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Fearing what lies ahead if the Congress led United Progressive Alliance loses power, it is believed that 19 governors appointed by it are considering putting in their papers. Karnataka's Hansraj Bhardwaj has already submitted his papers and is awaiting clearance from the party high command, reports a correspondent.

IPL PHOTOS: Pune dampen Delhi's hopes in rain-hit match

IPL PHOTOS: Pune dampen Delhi's hopes in rain-hit match

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Adam Zampa and Ashok Dinda claimed three wickets each as Rising Pune Supergiants outclassed Delhi Daredevils by 19 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-hit match in the Indian Premier League, in Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday.

The fragility of faith

The fragility of faith

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'Faith, and the notion that it has been 'outraged', is used to justify the most outrageous, illiberal and regressive acts,' notes Shuma Raha.

Writers step up protest, 1 quits Sahitya Akademi, 3 more return award

Writers step up protest, 1 quits Sahitya Akademi, 3 more return award

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Three eminent writers from Punjab announced that they were returning their Sahitya Akademi awards, while Kannada writer Aravind Malagatti resigned from the body's general council, joining the growing protest by litterateurs over "rising intolerance" and "communal" atmosphere.

Names of 5 new governors finalised, BJP veteran Ram Naik to get UP

Names of 5 new governors finalised, BJP veteran Ram Naik to get UP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

In fresh trouble for former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, the Election Commission on Sunday slapped a showcause notice on him for failing to lodge his election expenses as per law in a paid news case and asked him why he should not be disqualified.

Madhya Pradesh upset Delhi

Madhya Pradesh upset Delhi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2004

Sonu Razak's 17th minute strike helped Madhya Pradesh beat Delhi 1-0 in the Santosh Trophy football tournament.

Anti-India meeting greets cricketers

Anti-India meeting greets cricketers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

The Jamaat-ud-Dawa, parent unit of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, organised an anti-India meeting a stone's throw away from a reception hosted for Indian cricketers by Punjab province CM.