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The real culprits behind India's Partition

The real culprits behind India's Partition

Rediff.com24 May 2018

AMU has once again been pulled into a crossfire of crass political opportunism. In these post-truth times, that the university also had political stirrings not subscribing to the Muslim League is chosen to be forgotten, says Mohammad Sajjad.

5 things Modi needs to do quickly

5 things Modi needs to do quickly

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'The monumental first Modi wrought in 2014, followed by the miracle in Uttar Pradesh, is not a matter for celebration, but an ominous warning of the perils ahead.' 'There are 5 areas which Modi has to address immediately and relentlessly if he has to live up to all that the people are taking him for,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Learning Partition's history from Amit Shah... What next?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'Amit Shah and his fellow travellers need to realise that India was divided because of competitive communalism of forces like Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim League, prodded, aided and abetted by the colonial power,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

'National Award is a fitting tribute to Kanche'

'National Award is a fitting tribute to Kanche'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'Though Kanche is set in pre-independence period, nothing much has changed. Bigotry and hatred are increasing but love always prevails, making things better.' National award winning filmmaker Krish talks about his film.

Sebi rejects consent settlement plea of SBI, 24 others

Sebi rejects consent settlement plea of SBI, 24 others

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Without giving specific details, Sebi said that SBI was being probed for 'alleged violation of regulations' contained in as many as 11 sections, sub-sections and clauses, including those related to the Code of Conduct, of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Debenture Trustees) Regulations.

IPL probe: BCCI suggests three-man committee to Supreme Court

IPL probe: BCCI suggests three-man committee to Supreme Court

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Faced with a credibility crisis arising out of the IPL spot-fixing and betting scandal, the BCCI has suggested to the Supreme Court a three-member committee made up of eminent persons to probe the corruption case on the directives of the apex court.

Criminal Justice: More than just a whodunit

Criminal Justice: More than just a whodunit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

At its core, Criminal Justice is a tale of small miscalculations leading to grave consequences, feels Sreehari Nair.

'We are not worried about Raabta's box office'

'We are not worried about Raabta's box office'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

'Some asked why Budapest?' 'I had two relatively new actors and a limited budget; Budapest gives you a rebate.' 'We have spent around Rs 32, 33 crores, which is very good.'

Box Office: Badlapur fares below average

Box Office: Badlapur fares below average

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The dry spell at the box office continues.

Governments must listen to voices from the past

Governments must listen to voices from the past

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'In economic matters governments should not take sides based on religion and caste,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

FIRST LOOK: Emraan and Vidya in Humari Adhuri Kahani

FIRST LOOK: Emraan and Vidya in Humari Adhuri Kahani

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Over half of Plan panel staff to be farmed out

Over half of Plan panel staff to be farmed out

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

New body to replace Plan panel might retain 40% of existing staff

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Code share is a commercial agreement between two or more airlines that share the same flight, with all the partnering airlines able to sell seats on that particular flight.

Swaraj writes to Aziz; rejects Pak allegations

Swaraj writes to Aziz; rejects Pak allegations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Reacting sharply, India on Saturday dismissed Pakistan's allegation of 'breach of trust' over the killing of Pakistan Rangers and asked it to adhere to the mechanisms that have been evolved to ensure peace and tranquility on the International Border and Line of Control.

Review: Swargathekkaal Sundaram is avoidable

Review: Swargathekkaal Sundaram is avoidable

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Swargathekkaal Sundaram is one more addition to the heap of films that leave hardly anything to be remembered,

'Modi must recognise this huge blot...'

'Modi must recognise this huge blot...'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'In the three years since 2014 social tyranny has become a very real problem.' 'The government has denounced this tyranny -- once in a while.'
'But its supporters in North India bash on regardless,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Not comfort books, I need comfort writers

Not comfort books, I need comfort writers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

How many times can you read the same book? Instead, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan turns to different books by same writers for comfort.

Deceased SAI athlete had told her mother about harassment by seniors

Deceased SAI athlete had told her mother about harassment by seniors

Rediff.com8 May 2015

While, Geeta, the mother of the deceased rower, Aparna, disclosed details given by her daughter before her demise, news from the Alapuzha Medical college Hospital states that the three other athletes' conditional critical but stable

The art of getting out hit wicket

The art of getting out hit wicket

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Modi is not being consistent with his past record of caution.' 'Has something changed in the way Modi does things?'

Why the Orlando massacre won't be the last

Why the Orlando massacre won't be the last

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

62 mass murders carried out with firearms across 30 US states. Of these, 12 were in schools, 19 at workplaces, the other 31 cases took place in shopping malls, restaurants, government buildings and military bases. The average age of the killers was 35, with the youngest only 11 years old. B S Raghavan on how the killings will continue until America confronts the urgent need for gun control.

Have we stopped responding to movies?

Have we stopped responding to movies?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'If you can tell the quality of a movie-watching experience, only and only by referring to set standards, you *aren't really* going to the movies,' argues Sreehari Nair.

Shah Rukh wraps up Gauri Shinde's film

Shah Rukh wraps up Gauri Shinde's film

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Just when I thought I was superior to the Americans...

Just when I thought I was superior to the Americans...

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

'Watching American protesters get their act together so quickly and so forcefully only reminds me of all the resisting that Indians should have been doing for the last three years,' says Mitali Saran.

Mr Modi, it's time you reformed the IAS!

Mr Modi, it's time you reformed the IAS!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Contrary to the popular belief that the IAS cadres manage the country - they are actually required to manage politicians, most of whom do not pass any sort of muster, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Bombay House turns evangelist for new Tata products.

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The 23-year-old girl was found sitting alone on the Samjhauta Express by the Pakistan Rangers 15 years ago at the Lahore railway station.

All you need to know about employee bonds

All you need to know about employee bonds

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

If an employee bond is used to ensure that the employee never leaves, then it is illegal.

What the fiddich! Why are books so fat?

What the fiddich! Why are books so fat?

Rediff.com20 May 2017

When size matters. Just as scotch bottles have become bigger, novels have also become fatter.

Govt to reverse brain drain, bring back NRI scientists

Govt to reverse brain drain, bring back NRI scientists

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approached about a dozen well-known scientists from across the world in an effort to bring them back to various departments under the ministry, said Jitendra Singh, minister of state (independent charge) for science and technology.

Rupee dives to historic low of 61.80, rebounds as RBI steps in

Rupee dives to historic low of 61.80, rebounds as RBI steps in

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Fag-end dollar selling by exporters helped the rupee to recover lost ground and settle at the day's high of 60.77, a gain of 11 paise. The rupee earlier touched an intra-day low of 61.21 on July 8.

Privatisation, India style

Privatisation, India style

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Over the years India's governments have turned several public goods into private ones, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

'She was like an elder sister to us'

'She was like an elder sister to us'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It feels like a part of me is going away with her death.'

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

They're so bad, they're good!

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Jobs! An interview all youngsters must read

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'Don't waste your time in doing long pointless graduation courses.' 'Try and get into an apprenticeship or a job after Class 10 or Class 12, as there is always time to get back to academics and learn new skills.'

Health insurance grid might cut costs for getting covered

Health insurance grid might cut costs for getting covered

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The first step that has been taken by IIB is to bring out unique identity numbers for hospitals.

FIRST LOOK: Sonam Kapoor's swag in Dolly Ki Doli

FIRST LOOK: Sonam Kapoor's swag in Dolly Ki Doli

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

'Governors come and governors go'

'Governors come and governors go'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'When there is no middle ground possible between the government and the governor, the governor has to go.'

'I love making people laugh'

'I love making people laugh'

Rediff.com15 May 2018

'There are times in your life where you have to pause a little bit.' 'The kids are growing up, and I want to be with them.'

Bollywood autobiographies are the best!

Bollywood autobiographies are the best!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'Bollywood's 'no prisoners taken' honesty comes as a big surprise.' 'I cannot think of a single judge, politician, sportsperson or bureaucrat being so forthright in their opinion of their contemporaries,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Jet Airways COO quits in eighth top-level exit

Jet Airways COO quits in eighth top-level exit

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Karnik was mandated to oversee commercial and sales functions of the airline. He took over from Hameed Ali, who joined the airline's board.