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Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Muslim expert to teach yoga to BJP president

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A Muslim yoga expert will teach yoga to BJP president Amit Shah at a special yoga camp in Patna on June 21 to mark the International Yoga Day celebrations. M I Khan Reports.

SpiceHealth, AAI in blame game over Covid fiasco at Amritsar airport

SpiceHealth, AAI in blame game over Covid fiasco at Amritsar airport

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

SpiceHealth had on January 6 and January 7 tested 469 passengers who arrived on two charter flights from Italian capital Rome and found 298 of them to be COVID-19-positive.

Wheat MSP hiked by Rs 105/quintal

Wheat MSP hiked by Rs 105/quintal

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The decision will help farmers earn an additional income of Rs 62,635 crore

20,000 weddings, Sri Sri fest; Delhi braces for major traffic snarls

20,000 weddings, Sri Sri fest; Delhi braces for major traffic snarls

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Major arterial roads in south and east Delhi are expected to witness severe traffic snarls for the next three days in view of the 'World Culture Festival', events hosted by the Radha Soami Satsang Beas, and more than 20,000 weddings scheduled in the city on Friday.

TN assembly sentences scribes to imprisonment

TN assembly sentences scribes to imprisonment

Rediff.com7 Nov 2003

Speaker K Kalimuthu issued arrest warrants against editor N Ravi, executive editor Malini Parthasarthy, publisher S Rangarajan, chief of bureau V Jayant and special correspondent Radha Venkatesan.

Gaitonde to Raza: The 10 costliest Indian paintings

Gaitonde to Raza: The 10 costliest Indian paintings

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The 'Artery Top 500 Works' list features the most expensive Indian works of art that have been sold so far. Their collective realised price? $367.9 million! As the demand and value of Indian artists grows internationally, we look at the record setters.

Why BJP snagging Duraisamy from DMK is not a big thing

Why BJP snagging Duraisamy from DMK is not a big thing

Rediff.com23 May 2020

V P Duraisamy's exit will in no way upset the poll scene in western Tamil Nadu, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The handicapped cyclist who campaigns for Modi

The handicapped cyclist who campaigns for Modi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Although his left hand is paralysed, Bijay Kumar Shahu dressed in stylish biking gear has cycled over 1,500 kilometres across 11 districts and 25 Vidhan Sabha constituencies to campaign for the BJP.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Padma Vibhushan for this year has been awarded to a total of seven prominent personalities, while 16 have been given the Padma Bhushan, 118 have been given the Padma Shri on the 71st Republic Day this year, they said.

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

Union minister Upendra Kushwaha skips NDA get-together in Bihar

Union minister Upendra Kushwaha skips NDA get-together in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

A statement issued by his party said'NDA will achieve spectacular success in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls in Bihar if these are fought projecting Kushwaha as the leader of the coalition.'

Nitish's absence at Yoga day celebrations raises eyebrows

Nitish's absence at Yoga day celebrations raises eyebrows

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

With the matter snowballing into a political controversy, both the Janaat Dal-United and the BJP tried to play down the issue.

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Penultimate phase of LS polls ends with 63% voting

Rediff.com13 May 2019

BJP candidate was attacked in West Bengal, EVM glitches were reported in New Delhi.

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Smriti Irani dropped from BJP's National Executive body

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Hema Malini and Shaina NC have also been omitted from the group.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

Modi tsunami sweeps Bihar; RJD scores 0 for 1st time

Modi tsunami sweeps Bihar; RJD scores 0 for 1st time

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The Congress, which had fought nine, lost all but managed to retain Kishanganj.

BJP deploys big guns as Delhi campaign enters last lap

BJP deploys big guns as Delhi campaign enters last lap

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

The BJP odeployed all its big guns -- from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to party chief Amit Shah

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

He dropped those perceived to be non-performers or whose integrity came into question, and also where it was felt they needed to learn a lesson or two in humility.

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Portfolios announced: Rajnath gets Home, Sushma MEA, Gadkari transport

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has come out with a communiqu announcing distribution of portfolios of the ministers sworn-in on Monday in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers:

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Modi accused opponents of trying to pit one section against the other while his government is working towards taking all people along

No entry in Bihar: Manjhi warns seven Union ministers

No entry in Bihar: Manjhi warns seven Union ministers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Known for railing up controversies, Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was back in the game again on Wednesday evoking sharp criticism after he charged the Centre with ignoring the interest of the state and said seven union ministers from the state would not be allowed entry if they failed to bring desired assistance for the region.

Campaign ends for last round of Bihar polls

Campaign ends for last round of Bihar polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Curtains came down on Tuesday evening on campaigning for 57 seats going to poll in the fifth and last phase of bitterly-fought Bihar assembly elections on November five, with acrimonious exchanges provoking showcause notices from the Election Commission to top leaders of rival alliances.

At Rs 72.10 cr Jaitley is richest minister; Modi has assets of Rs 1.26 cr

At Rs 72.10 cr Jaitley is richest minister; Modi has assets of Rs 1.26 cr

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assets worth Rs 1.26 crore while Defence and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stands out as the richest minister with assets totalling Rs 72.10 crore.

Don't rely on his ministers! The difference will have to be Modi

Don't rely on his ministers! The difference will have to be Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2016

If the Modi government is going to set new benchmarks of performance, don't expect the majority of his dozen-odd ministers-who-matter with economic portfolios to be making the difference, says T N Ninan.

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

I want to finish terror, Oppn wants to finish me: Modi in Patna

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

The statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he claimed.

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

Why Modi chose Dineshwar Sharma as his point man for J&K

Why Modi chose Dineshwar Sharma as his point man for J&K

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'The government is in no hurry to talk to the separatists and would like to approach the Kashmiri people directly through various other organisations.' 'Officials in charge of J&K affairs at the Centre are clear that there would be no let up in the operations against terrorists,' reveals BharatShakti.in founder Nitin A Gokhale.

Khadi on the ramp

Khadi on the ramp

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

With capes, garara pants and dungarees, three designers are taking khadi to luxurious heights.

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Most, save Jaitley and Venkaiah Naidu, were silent on Bihar polls; it was business as usual for the PM.

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

'A remake is a remake even if the producer spends crores'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Popular Kannada comedian Sadhu Kokila talsk about the success of his latest directorial venture, Super Ranga.

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

85 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle songs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Take a look at the list and sing along!

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

2 army men, among 5, selected for Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'With Tanu Weds Manu, I discovered myself.'

ABVP's fight for the next generation

ABVP's fight for the next generation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

BJP-supported students' union, aided by a friendly government, is aggressively settling historical scores with Leftist students' organisations.