News for 'Public Grievances'

Saamna office stone-pelting: Cartoonist regrets hurting Maratha sentiments

Saamna office stone-pelting: Cartoonist regrets hurting Maratha sentiments

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The rallies have evoked huge response, compelling all political parties to take note the grievances of the community, a dominant force in the state.

Woman with skin disorder denied massage at Pune spa

Woman with skin disorder denied massage at Pune spa

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The elderly woman said she has been living with the condition for last 40 years and except a similar incident during her school days, she never experienced the discrimination which she faced at the spa.

This land is your land

This land is your land

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

This is a sensible solution for several reasons.

How a collector's online popularity earned him politicians' wrath

How a collector's online popularity earned him politicians' wrath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

When he took over as the district collector of Kozhikode, Prasanth Nair perhaps had little inkling that being active on the social media could earn him the wrath of politicians, says Venu Muruvelil

Cracks deepen in NDA over land bill

Cracks deepen in NDA over land bill

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

SAD and Paksha have written to the panel headed by S S Ahluwalia that "not an inch" of land should be acquired without the consent of farmers.

Centre steps in as Mamata vs WB Governor row flares up

Centre steps in as Mamata vs WB Governor row flares up

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

In his separate telephone conversations with Tripathi and Banerjee, the home minister took stock of the prevailing situation in the riot-hit area.

Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy identifies LeT as potential threat to US

Trump's new counter-terrorism strategy identifies LeT as potential threat to US

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Trump said that the US will defeat its enemies with the full force of American might.

Trump, who once called Mexican immigrants rapists, is going to Mexico

Trump, who once called Mexican immigrants rapists, is going to Mexico

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Trump is widely reviled in Mexico, where his plans for a border wall have been taken as an insult and revived deep grievances over sovereignty and mutual respect that have historically dogged the country's relationship with the United States.

Cauvery row: SC raps Karnataka, Tamil Nadu over violence, orders for peace

Cauvery row: SC raps Karnataka, Tamil Nadu over violence, orders for peace

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The apex court directed the two states to ensure there is no violence, agitation, destruction and damage to properties following its order on Cauvery water sharing and asked them to maintain peace, calm and dignity for law.

Selja attacked; Haryana Congress battle gets ugly

Selja attacked; Haryana Congress battle gets ugly

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

'I can't say who is to blame for this incident; it could be anybody. I leave it to you and the people to decide,' Selja told Rediff.com, adding this was the first time she has been attacked in her career.

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'It should be of concern that some youth in Kashmir have started raising Daesh flags along with those of Pakistan.'

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

They are marching towards Delhi as part of the Bharatiya Kisan Union's protest call over demands ranging from farm loan waiver to cut in fuel prices

Bhagwat demands law for Ram temple construction

Bhagwat demands law for Ram temple construction

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

In his annual Vijayadashmi address, the RSS chief also spoke about "urban maoism", the Sabarimala row and the need to strengthen the country's borders.

Use of internet services of offshore firms by officials 'serious': HC

Use of internet services of offshore firms by officials 'serious': HC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Delhi high court on Monday termed as "serious" the use of internet services provided by offshore firms by government officials in communicating on sensitive issues and asked the Centre to come up with the e-mail policy.

Focus on incentives to flush out black money is crucial: Rajan

Focus on incentives to flush out black money is crucial: Rajan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Rajan said expecting the government to provide all solutions wasn't right.

Yogi's pet projects: Tall promises, slow delivery

Yogi's pet projects: Tall promises, slow delivery

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Beyond announcements and optics, key projects have hardly moved under the Yogi government, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.

India Gate goes orange for UN's violence against women

India Gate goes orange for UN's violence against women

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

As part of a global 'Orange the World' campaign, the iconic India Gate on Wednesday lit up in the colour orange celebrating the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women.

Saradha scam: ED arrests Sudipta Sen's absconding wife, son

Saradha scam: ED arrests Sudipta Sen's absconding wife, son

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday night arrested the wife and son of the alleged kingpin of the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam accused Sudipta Sen in a money laundering case.

Woman cop transferred after spat with Haryana minister

Woman cop transferred after spat with Haryana minister

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Official sources said the government has decided to transfer Kalia from her current post as Fatehabad SP, adding formal orders will be issued soon.

Nitish, Kejriwal tear into Modi govt, say people will give befitting reply

Nitish, Kejriwal tear into Modi govt, say people will give befitting reply

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumr on Thursday jointly attacked the Centre calling it "anti-poor and anti-farmer" and asserted that the people will give it a "befitting reply".

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The IIM-B's 'Karnataka innovation report' has become the basis for the Congress party's election narrative, particularly to distinguish it from the 'Gujarat model of development', reports Archis Mohan.

America won't stop India from more such strikes

America won't stop India from more such strikes

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

'The interests of the United States and India are sharply aligned on the issue of Pakistan-based terrorism.'

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Neglect of 1992 scam led to Mallya, Modi frauds

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'The Modi government has been taking credit for improvement in respect of the ease of doing business in India.' 'But when I look at the scams I cannot help feeling that it is too easy to do business with banks in India, if one is a Harshad Mehta, Vijay Mallya or Nirav Modi and their tribe,' says former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

How best to protect your identity from thieves

How best to protect your identity from thieves

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Documents such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, I-T return papers, which are used for KYC, can get leaked from a number of sources. Other prominent sources are the direct sales agents and photocopy shops, say Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Kejriwal unwell, please let him rest, tweets AAP

Kejriwal unwell, please let him rest, tweets AAP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who took over the reins two days ago, is suffering from fever and cold and will not attend office on Monday. Kejriwal was scheduled to chair a meeting of Delhi Jal Board officials to discuss ways to provide free 700 litres of water per household as promised by him.

How to Raise A Happy Child

How to Raise A Happy Child

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

We all want the same things for our children. We want them to grow up to love and be loved, to follow their dreams, to find success. Mostly, though, we want them to be happy. But just how much control do we have over our children's happiness? A must read from Lachmi Deb Roy's Are You Overparenting? Why Doing Everything Possible Harms Your Child.

Sports Shorts: I-League to approach court if ISL is made top league

Sports Shorts: I-League to approach court if ISL is made top league

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Why the no-trust motion fell flat

Why the no-trust motion fell flat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'The debate, by being mostly in Hindi, lost much of its educative relevance to the southern states.' 'All the prime minister's debating skills and oratorical prowess went over the heads of the South Indian audience,' points out B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

United Bank of India declares Vijay Mallya as wilful defaulter

United Bank of India declares Vijay Mallya as wilful defaulter

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

United Bank's exposure to Kingfisher Airlines was around Rs 350 crore (Rs 3.50 billion)

Face-off averted, Congressmen agree on generational change

Face-off averted, Congressmen agree on generational change

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Young Congress secretaries submit grievance letter to AICC general secretary Janardan Dwivedi, but keep language temperate as directed by party president Sonia Gandhi. Renu Mittal reports

Keep the faith, say Delhi's anti-corruption officers

Keep the faith, say Delhi's anti-corruption officers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

With anti-corruption phone calls tapering and political capital eroding, the Aam Aadmi Party government needs the Anti-Corruption Branch to deliver on promises of a corruption-free Delhi. Upasna Pandey reports.

On the dusty road again: Rahul marches 8 km in Rajasthan

On the dusty road again: Rahul marches 8 km in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The Congress VP attacked the PM and said that the party would not let the BJP proceed on the land bill.

UPSC: No change in pattern, CSAT to stay

UPSC: No change in pattern, CSAT to stay

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The central government has decided to retain the civil services aptitude test and set the qualifying limit at minimum 35 per cent.

We attempt to be an informed, adaptive regulator: Rajan

We attempt to be an informed, adaptive regulator: Rajan

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Governor said RBI does not limit itself too much when there is uncertainty.

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Leading Malayalam film actress Shweta Menon, who was allegedly molested by Congress Member of Parliament N Peethambara Kurup at the President's Boat race event at Kollam two days ago, on Sunday gave her statement on the incident to police.

All you wanted to know about the food security bill

All you wanted to know about the food security bill

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Sakshi Balani presents an FAQ on the Food Security Bill that was passed by Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Rs 18,000 crore: Kashmir business losses since August 5

Rs 18,000 crore: Kashmir business losses since August 5

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

'The economy of Kashmir has collapsed.'

Vikas? Major Economic Reforms? Naah!

Vikas? Major Economic Reforms? Naah!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'It is clear that economic policy and reform under this administration will always be afterthoughts, something to be carried out only when no other political concern intervenes -- when, in other words, the government feels safe and comfortable enough to take a moderate risk,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Why India Inc is defensive when it comes to reporting frauds

Why India Inc is defensive when it comes to reporting frauds

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The onus is on companies to put in place a vigil mechanism to detect and deter fraud.

Tanushree Dutta: '#MeToo will never die'

Tanushree Dutta: '#MeToo will never die'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'Because of the impact the movement has had, people will think twice before misbehaving because you don't know who will turn out to be another Tanushree Dutta.'