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Nitish, Lalu break bread, to contest Bihar polls in alliance

Nitish, Lalu break bread, to contest Bihar polls in alliance

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Bihar's ruling JD-U and Lalu Prasad's RJD on Sunday decided to contest the state assembly elections in alliance and constitute a six member committee to finalize seat-sharing.

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

How the teams fared at IPL Auction

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

A total of 62 players were sold at the auction for the 13th edition with the eight franchises spending a total of 1.403 billion rupees ($19.73 million). Australia's Pat Cummins became the most expensive overseas buy ever in the Indian Premier League when the Kolkata Knight Riders paid a staggering Rs 15.50 crore ($2.18 million) for the fast bowler in Thursday's auction in Kolkata on Thursday.

Poll drubbing may not change anything in Congress

Poll drubbing may not change anything in Congress

Rediff.com24 May 2014

More and more Congressmen are breaking their silence and coming out in the open blaming party vice president Rahul Gandhi for the poll drubbing. Renu Mittal reports.

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Big winners and losers in 2019 polls

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Counting's underway and the fate of the candidates is awaited. As we wait for the results with bated breath, here's how your heavyweights are faring for now.

Why Vasundhara Raje refused to share stage with Modi in Rajasthan?

Why Vasundhara Raje refused to share stage with Modi in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Among political party big-wigs who have held rallies in Rajasthan, Bhartiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has done it the maximum number of times.

How forces are keeping VIPs safe during poll campaign

How forces are keeping VIPs safe during poll campaign

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The Special Protection Group, the National Security Guard, the Central Reserve Police Force, the Central Industrial Security Force and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police are ensuring a watertight VIP security cover everyday to politicians campaigning across the country.

Shiv Sena has a history of flirting with 'frenemies'

Shiv Sena has a history of flirting with 'frenemies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Besides late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and former prime minister Indira Gandhi, NCP president Sharad Pawar also figured in the posters.

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Is the Taj Mahal turning yellow?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The NGT has asked the Centre to respond to the plea of an environment enthusiast alleging that large-scale burning of municipal solid waste in Agra was turning the Taj Mahal yellow.

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Curator Daljit Singh has retired a happy man after 22 years of service to Indian cricket. The groundstaff are no longer seen as gardeners and are getting due respect, a change that pleases him the most.

Going strong, BJP set to achieve 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan

Going strong, BJP set to achieve 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The BJP candidates are on the winning trail, outdoing their opponents with thumping leads. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports.

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action.

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Sports Shorts: MMA's McGregor announces shock retirement

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Conor McGregor said on Tuesday he was retiring from the sport, five months after losing to Khabib Nurmagomedov in a controversial title fight

New threat for BJP in Gujarat

New threat for BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

If the Anandiben Patel administration was shaken by the Patidar agitation, the Vijay Rupani government would have to deal with the Jignesh Mevani-led Dalit movement.

LS polls: BJP to field Yeddyurappa from Shimoga

LS polls: BJP to field Yeddyurappa from Shimoga

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its second list of candidates for the Lok Sabha polls. The Election Commission has cleared 52 candidates of which 20 are from Karnataka.

Action time for Shah Rukh Khan!

Action time for Shah Rukh Khan!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

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

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Keeping in view the approaching Lok Sabha elections, the All Indian Congress Committee has appointed a battery of high-profile spokesmen for the Congress to showcase the achievements of the last 10 years of United Progressive Alliance government and publicise the various sectors where the UPA has performed. Renu Mittal reports

Youth Congress suspends 3 members for slaughtering calf in public

Youth Congress suspends 3 members for slaughtering calf in public

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The action came a day after party vice president Rahul Gandhi condemned the public slaughter of the animal.

'Modi sees himself as a man of destiny'

'Modi sees himself as a man of destiny'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

'Modi wants to go down in history not necessarily as India's first overtly Hindu RSS pracharak prime minister, but as a world statesman who built the idea of India as a great nation.'

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Bottom-placed Royal Challengers, Daredevils seek revival

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Royal Challengers and Delhi Daredevils, desperate for a victory under their belt, will try to outdo each other in Saturday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

PM to set up panel to look into simultaneous polls

PM to set up panel to look into simultaneous polls

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Most of the parties supported 'one nation one election', says defence minister Rajnath Singh.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

'BJP may behave like Trump in America'

'BJP may behave like Trump in America'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

'The sadhus and sanyasis of UP are not for any economics.' 'They only know the religious agenda and the RSS will support them.' 'Modi does not have full control of the party at the ground level like Indira Gandhi had.'

Will Antony deliver the bitter pill for Congress?

Will Antony deliver the bitter pill for Congress?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Since two weeks now, A K Antony has been meeting Congress leaders across India to pinpoint reasons behind the party's abysmal performance in Lok Sabha elections.

Is Congress facing another humiliating defeat in Rajasthan?

Is Congress facing another humiliating defeat in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

P B Chandra finds out if the 'Modi wave' is sweeping the desert state as party workers have been claiming since the Bharatiya Janata Party's thumping victory in the assembly polls last year.

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

'Sourav always showed faith in me'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The one thing that a cricketer aspires for is earning the respect of the dressing room and that respect is earned only when any player puts his hand up in adverse conditions and does his job for the team.'

Cong rules out supporting Kejriwal against Modi in Varanasi

Cong rules out supporting Kejriwal against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Narendra Modi could be in for a tough fight in Varanasi with the Congress declaring its resolve to put up a formidable candidate against the Bharatiya Janata Party's PM nominee in the Lok Sabha polls and ruling out support to the Aaam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal.

'People don't trust Modi anymore'

'People don't trust Modi anymore'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'Modi's charisma has started fading.'

'In 2019, we will see how to defeat the BJP'

'In 2019, we will see how to defeat the BJP'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

'The Congress will never change its ideology, but to fight this new kind of propaganda politics, we have to prepare ourselves.'

AIB's new show: A Fun Watch!

AIB's new show: A Fun Watch!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

All India Bakchod 's new show is sure to leave you in splits.

IPL preview: Winless MI take on formidable RCB in high-octane clash

IPL preview: Winless MI take on formidable RCB in high-octane clash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

If MI have their problems to sort out, having lost at the death in all three games so far, RCB too have their own shortcomings to address with only one win in three games under their belt.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

BJP leaders observe day-long fast to protest Parliament washout

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Shah said the Opposition's 'irresponsible' conduct caused a loss of over Rs 333 crore of public money and the ruling National Democratic Alliance MPs' decision to forgo their salaries was a 'call of conscience'.

Rogan josh, galauti kebabs for Obamas @ presidential banquet

Rogan josh, galauti kebabs for Obamas @ presidential banquet

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The very best of Indian cuisine was served to the Obamas at the presidential banquet

Sanjay Nirupam gets reprieve over articles on Nehru, Sonia

Sanjay Nirupam gets reprieve over articles on Nehru, Sonia

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Congress had last month issued a show-cause notice to the magazine's editor Nirupam.

#Boys2Men: Style tips from these influential Indians

#Boys2Men: Style tips from these influential Indians

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The good folks at GQ honoured the 50 most influential young Indians recently. And we took notes from the red carpet. We bring you some dos (and a couple of don'ts)

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'No question of their winning.'

Cong-RJD-LJP alliance final in Bihar: Ram Vilas Paswan

Cong-RJD-LJP alliance final in Bihar: Ram Vilas Paswan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Shedding his discomfort with the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday announced that the two parties, along with the Congress, would contest the next Lok Sabha elections jointly in Bihar.