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Greenpeace decries move to muzzle dissent in democracy

Greenpeace decries move to "muzzle" dissent in democracy

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Greenpeace on Friday termed as part of "relentless onslaught" by the government cancellation of its FCRA registration that barred the environmental organisation from receiving foreign funds and said those in power cannot "muzzle" dissent in a democracy.

I like going to temples, will continue to do so: Rahul

I like going to temples, will continue to do so: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

He accused the BJP of creating friction between communities and 'igniting' fire and ramped up his attack on the PM.

Rahul will lead Congress to victory in 2019 polls: Ahmed Patel

Rahul will lead Congress to victory in 2019 polls: Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

'Gujarat poll results have boosted the morale of Congress workers, not only in Gujarat but all over India'

Rahul meets protesting TN farmers, slams PM

Rahul meets protesting TN farmers, slams PM

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Why PM has given debt relief to richest people, and not to the people who have built this country, he said.

World Chess Championship: Carlsen outwits Anand to win Game 6

World Chess Championship: Carlsen outwits Anand to win Game 6

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen outwitted India's Viswanathan Anand to win the sixth game of the World Chess Championship in Sochi on Saturday.

White House receives petition seeking to declare Pakistan a 'terror sponsor'

White House receives petition seeking to declare Pakistan a 'terror sponsor'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Another petition claiming that India is "involved in spreading terrorism in its adjoining countries" has been submitted on the White House website.

Leaders pay tribute to Nehru on 126th birth anniversary

Leaders pay tribute to Nehru on 126th birth anniversary

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

On Children's Day, the President showered his blessings and wishes on children, saying that the future of the nation depends on them.

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 2, World Chess Championship

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 2, World Chess Championship

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

The moves in the second game of the FIDE World Chess Championship match between India's Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen of Norway in Chennai, on Sunday.

Rahul visits Deonar ground, slams PM over Swachch Bharat

Rahul visits Deonar ground, slams PM over Swachch Bharat

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

This dumping ground should be closed down and some strategy must be found out (to resolve the issue). Only talking of Swachch Bharat and doing Swachch Bharat are two different things. It is a sad affair," he said.

Farmer taking away cot is 'thief', but Mallya a 'defaulter'? Rahul

Farmer taking away cot is 'thief', but Mallya a 'defaulter'? Rahul

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

At a 'Khaat Sabha' in Sant Kabirnagar district on Wednesday, Rahul referred to the incident of locals taking away the cots brought for the meeting, saying, "Our opponents see farmers as poor persons but I always feel that farmers are the real power of Hindustan."

Row over Rahul 'dodging question' over Congress's economic policies

Row over Rahul 'dodging question' over Congress's economic policies

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The controversial interaction took place on Thursday when Rahul began taking questions from the audience.

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rahul woos Patidars, invokes legacy of Sardar Patel

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Gandhi said if the Congress was voted to power, his party's government would function from Gujarat and not on orders from Delhi.

Assam lynching: 23 arrested; citizens' outrage continues

Assam lynching: 23 arrested; citizens' outrage continues

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

A day after violent protests in the state capital, a silent sit-in demonstration was organised on Monday against the brutal killing of the two men in Karbi Anglong.

BJP takes potshots at Rahul for wearing jacket worth Rs 70,000

BJP takes potshots at Rahul for wearing jacket worth Rs 70,000

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

A belated comeback to Rahul Gandhi's 'suit boot' jibe over Modi's infamous monogrammed suit.

Won't let them break your homes again: Rahul to Shakur Basti dwellers

Won't let them break your homes again: Rahul to Shakur Basti dwellers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Flanked by security and chanting Congress supporters, Rahul inspected the slum area and also interacted with affected families who told him of their woes, while a massive crowd followed him.

Rahul visits rain-hit Tamil Nadu, says 'not the time for politics'

Rahul visits rain-hit Tamil Nadu, says 'not the time for politics'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The Congress leader also handed over relief material to affected people.

Reliance owes a whopping Rs 1,576 crore to Mumbai firm

Reliance owes a whopping Rs 1,576 crore to Mumbai firm

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

A total of over Rs 1,641 crore of premium is pending against five lease holders of MMRDA

#Rahulstumped: How students embarrassed Rahul in Bengaluru

#Rahulstumped: How students embarrassed Rahul in Bengaluru

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Gandhi asked the students whether 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' ('Clean India Mission') was working, to which most replied in a resounding 'yes'.

'Power of truth being replaced by truth of power'

'Power of truth being replaced by truth of power'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi attacked the Modi government of forcing everyone into silence at a function to re-launch the National Herald newspaper.

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Ladakh Stand-off: Be prepared to meet fire with fire

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'India in 2020 is a lot better prepared than in 1962.' 'It is no longer a pushover; and anything other than a crushing Chinese military victory will be a major loss of face for China,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan in the first of a three part column.

When I make a commitment, I fulfil it: Rahul on appearing in court

When I make a commitment, I fulfil it: Rahul on appearing in court

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Despite being exempted from appearing in court, Rahul made showed up for the defamation case.

World Jr Chess: Rout's winning run halted by top seed Goryachkina

World Jr Chess: Rout's winning run halted by top seed Goryachkina

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Padmini Rout's unbeaten run was halted by top seed Aleksandra Goryachkina in the eighth round of the LIC World Junior Chess Championships, at the Hotel Hyatt, in Pune, on Tuesday. After a day's rest, the girls' section was dominated by the higher-rated Russians in the fray, with Daria Pustovoitova defeating Anna Iwanow of Poland. Both the Russian girls and Anna Iwanow of Peru jointly lead the girls' section in the 77-player event with 6.5 points each.

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Congress gets slammed over 'chaiwala' meme on PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The meme contained photographs of Modi, United States President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May engaged in a conversation.

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 5, World Chess Championship

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 5, World Chess Championship

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

The moves in the fifth round of the World Chess Championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, with analysis and quotes.

IPL 2020, Week 5: All the Hits & Misses

IPL 2020, Week 5: All the Hits & Misses

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the fifth week of IPL 2020.

Rahul accuses PM, Shah of being 'beneficiaries' of Jay's business

Rahul accuses PM, Shah of being 'beneficiaries' of Jay's business

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Theft has taken place in front of the eyes of the chowkidar. But you are silent, Rahul said.

More veterans got ministerial berths than young faces

More veterans got ministerial berths than young faces

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

At 35 years, April 1981 born Anupriya Patel, who comes from electorally crucial Uttar Pradesh, is the youngest face to be inducted in the Modi government.

Rahul 'padyatra': Modi govt trying to snatch farmers' land for corporates

Rahul 'padyatra': Modi govt trying to snatch farmers' land for corporates

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Gandhi kicked off his 15-km padyatra from Koritical village in Adilabad district to highlight the problems faced by farmers.

Aping TN, Congress opens Indira canteens in Karnataka

Aping TN, Congress opens Indira canteens in Karnataka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The canteens would provide breakfast at Rs 5 and lunch and dinner at a cost of Rs 10.

Rahul calls PM old, says they will form government of young people

Rahul calls PM old, says they will form government of young people

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

"This government will make the state -- the factory of the world. Products with 'Made in Uttar Pradesh' embossed on them will be made available throughout the world," said the vice president of the Congress.

They've all the time for GST, not a minute for farmers: Rahul

They've all the time for GST, not a minute for farmers: Rahul

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

He said that the voices of the weak, did not reach the BJP and the RSS.

Cong demands SC-monitored CBI probe into Vyapam scam

Cong demands SC-monitored CBI probe into Vyapam scam

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Terming the spate of deaths associated with the Vyapam scam as "extremely intriguing and deeply suspicious", Congress today demanded a Supreme Court monitored CBI investigation into the matter.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Why Dhoni's World Cup place is in doubt

Why Dhoni's World Cup place is in doubt

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

With his strike dipping alarmingly in the last one year, Mahendra Singh Dhoni faces a tough battle to retain his place for the 2019 ODI World Cup. Rajneesh Gupta presents the complete statistical picture.

How Rahul can upstage Modi

How Rahul can upstage Modi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

'Even if Rahul doesn't emerge with flying colours -- at least initially -- during the jousts with the media, he will at least be posing a kind of challenge which will not be to Modi's liking,' feels Amulya Ganguli.

Democracy going through darkest hours under Modi government: Rahul

Democracy going through darkest hours under Modi government: Rahul

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Presiding over the meeting of the Congress Working Committee in the absence of party chief Sonia Gandhi, the party vice president charged that, "hiding behind the cloak of national security, civil society is being intimidated for asking questions."

Elekshun Gupshup: Will 'PM' Modi keep away from Adani?

Elekshun Gupshup: Will 'PM' Modi keep away from Adani?

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Pathan brothers turn down Congress ticket; Rahul's impersonal ways; Modi on DD; RaGa's loss, NaMo's gain. All this and more from the election battlefield.

Gorakhpur a govt-made tragedy: Rahul after meeting bereaved families

Gorakhpur a govt-made tragedy: Rahul after meeting bereaved families

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had hit out at the Congress vice-president, saying the 'yuvraj' sitting in Delhi cannot make Gorakhpur 'a picnic spot'.

The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'It has even been suggested that Modi and Amit Shah, however grudgingly, harbour admiration for her controlling streak and steely resilience,' says Sunil Sethi.