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Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

Coalgate and India's crony capitalism

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court judgement will hopefully ensure that those in power and authority will hesitate before allotting precious natural resources that belong to each and every citizen of the country in an arbitrary and corrupt manner, says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A total of 1,177 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Bilaspur special train, which departed at 4 pm, while 1,122 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Dibrugarh special train that departed at 4:45 pm.

Super Filmi Week: Judwaa 2, Padmavati and Spyder!

Super Filmi Week: Judwaa 2, Padmavati and Spyder!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Prepping for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmavati, remembering Rajesh Khanna and Raaj Kumar's exclusive tramp club and picking Ranbir Kapoor's best performance in my Super Filmi Week.

Reading the signals from the TN tax raids

Reading the signals from the TN tax raids

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

In private, AIADMK spokespersons say that the raid on Chief Secretary P Ramamohana Rao might be aimed at weakening the AIADMK, and demotivating the party from selecting/electing Jayalalithaa's confidante, Sasikala Natarajan, as her successor -- first as party head then possibly in the government, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Nitish-Lalu together sought religion-based quotas in 2005: Modi

Nitish-Lalu together sought religion-based quotas in 2005: Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Fuelling further the bitter quota debate in Bihar polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused his rivals Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad of having come together in July 2005 to demand a review of the policy to provide for religion-based reservation.

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

India's 'fastest-growing' GDP stats: What's the truth?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The slowdown is especially pronounced in rural areas, which have suffered two consecutive dry years.

Is the AIADMK heading for yet another split?

Is the AIADMK heading for yet another split?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The fracas between Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and his deputy O Panneerselvam on Monday over who will be projected as the CM candidate in next year's assembly polls not only points to a possibility of another vertical split in Tamil Nadu's ruling party but will also come as sweet music for the opposition DMK which in the past stood to gain from the AIADMK's squabbles, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bypoll blow to BJP: Opposition wins 12 of 15 seats, including Kairana

Bypoll blow to BJP: Opposition wins 12 of 15 seats, including Kairana

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The opposition parties snatched the high-profile Kairana LS seat in from BJP with a united force.

Leadership tussle in AIADMK sounds bugle for TN assembly polls

Leadership tussle in AIADMK sounds bugle for TN assembly polls

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Though EPS has sworn peace for now, or so it seems, his camp is said to be considering the possibility of calling an early meeting of the party's general council, to get a mandate in his favour before things went out of control. Ground-level indications are that OPS had lost his limited base, which alone had forced him to patch up with the other, reportedly at the instance of the BJP ally at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rajan's physical production in Maha court not feasible: Court

Rajan's physical production in Maha court not feasible: Court

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar said this after the agency informed the court that there was a "serious life threat" to Rajan from various underworld mafia groups and intelligence inputs have been received in this regard.

Why are Bihar's Muslims frightened?

Why are Bihar's Muslims frightened?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Cracks in the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar is frittering away the ground gained in social justice and contributing to increasing polarisation in the state, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Govt elevates Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to SC ignoring row

Govt elevates Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to SC ignoring row

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

With the two appointments, the strength of the top court will rise to 28 with three vacancies.

Now 'dal' is a poll issue in Bihar

Now 'dal' is a poll issue in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The rising price of pulses has become a hot issue during the Bihar assembly polls.

Age no bar: This 96-year-old student wants to be an economist

Age no bar: This 96-year-old student wants to be an economist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

When most nonagenarians are content to pass their time in their neighbourhood's gardens, Raj Kumar Vaishya, 96, has enrolled himself in the Patna-based Nalanda Open University to pursue his lifelong dream of earning a masters in economics, reports MI Khan.

Some Mumbai cops have links with Dawood: Chhota Rajan

Some Mumbai cops have links with Dawood: Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

In an explosive claim, arrested underworld don Chhota Rajan on Tuesday alleged that some officials in the Mumbai police are working with India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim.

BJP wins two-thirds majority in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls

BJP wins two-thirds majority in Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Overcoming anti-incumbency factor, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday secured a two-thirds majority in the Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh winning 165 seats in the 230-member House.

SC defers hearing on BCCI's review plea against Lodha reforms

SC defers hearing on BCCI's review plea against Lodha reforms

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's petition seeking review of the court verdict validating Lodha Panel recommendations.

Amitabh Bachchan for President? No way!

Amitabh Bachchan for President? No way!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

With the images of Rajendra Babu, Radhakrishnan, K R Narayanan, V V Giri and Kalam in my mind, the image of my beloved hero dancing ungainly to 'Merey angney main tumharra kya kaam hai', doesn't make a smooth transition, says Sudhir Bisht.

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Renaming Akbar Road: History's latest battle

Rediff.com30 May 2016

'I have only this to say to those who talk about Mewar rulers and Akbar's brutality -- do you expect a king to not expand his kingdom?' 'You have entire cities named after Muslim rulers. It's time our heroes got their due.'

Sprinter Merlin Joseph creates new national record in 100m; Dutee takes gold

Sprinter Merlin Joseph creates new national record in 100m; Dutee takes gold

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Railways sprinter Merlin K Joseph smashed the 13-year-old national record in women's 100m race in the semi-finals on Sunday, but could manage only a bronze in the finals on the second day of the 53rd National Open Athletics Championships in Ranchi.

Justice R M Lodha sworn in as 41st CJI

Justice R M Lodha sworn in as 41st CJI

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court, was on Sunday sworn in as the 41st Chief Justice of India by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Note ban puts BJP/RSS on back foot in UP

Note ban puts BJP/RSS on back foot in UP

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

'Initially, most people willingly stood for hours in queues to withdraw cash because they believed that after 50 days, black money would come out, some big men would be punished and perhaps jailed. Again, nothing happened.' 'Now the talk is that small people have been punished while the rich and the powerful have got away.' 'The RSS is not going out of its way to counter the view. Let the BJP explain.'

I'm not scared of any threat from rival gang: Chhota Rajan

I'm not scared of any threat from rival gang: Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

An officer within the Indonesian police was quoted by NDTV saying that Rajan is very scared, constantly smoking and doesn't talk to people.

'17 hits in 3 years is a record no one else has achieved'

'17 hits in 3 years is a record no one else has achieved'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

'It is ironic that the guy who set the standard of stardom was forgotten. It was his death that made us remember him again.'

Lalu's security downgraded, son threatens to 'skin PM Modi'

Lalu's security downgraded, son threatens to 'skin PM Modi'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

There is a conspiracy to get Lalu murdered, but we will give a befitting reply to the centre, said Tej Pratap.

Sharmila Tagore: I was an accidental actress

Sharmila Tagore: I was an accidental actress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

'I kept telling myself I'd quit after every film. I saw myself in my first Hindi film Kashmir Ki Kali and I didn't like myself. I said, one more film and I'm done. But it continued.' Sharmila Tagore gets candid on her 70th birthday.

India's super rich now have a new toy to play with

India's super rich now have a new toy to play with

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Stressed asset funds could offer higher returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but holding period will be longer due to the risky underlying assets

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Ram Nath Kovind is the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader and second Dalit in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

TN crisis: Numbers in OPS camp swell; rattled Sasikala rallies troops

TN crisis: Numbers in OPS camp swell; rattled Sasikala rallies troops

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

In a major boost to Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, three All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Members of Parliament, state School Education Minister K Pandiarajan and veteran AIADMK leader and spokesman C Ponnaiyan on Saturday joined his dissident camp.

Arnia encounter: 5 civilians, 3 jawans among 12 dead

Arnia encounter: 5 civilians, 3 jawans among 12 dead

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Security forces' operation to eliminate the militants in Pindi Kathar area of R S Pura in Jammu and Kashmir is still in progress.

India downgrades monsoon forecast, stokes drought fears

India downgrades monsoon forecast, stokes drought fears

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The arrival of the June-September rains has been delayed.

Dire warning over warming: Did it cause Kedarnath disaster?

Dire warning over warming: Did it cause Kedarnath disaster?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The IPCC has blamed man-made emissions for warming of the globe and long term climate change. Limiting climate change, therefore, will require substantial and sustained reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. This is the message to politicians and policy makers of the world, says Dinesh C Sharma

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Justice R M Lodha: Law is in his DNA

Justice R M Lodha: Law is in his DNA

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Justice Lodha's attribution of guilt to the owners of teams, rather than to individuals, has laid out the law of command and responsibility, responsibility by virtue of ownership of shareholding, team membership and holding out to be the face of the team, says Indira Jaising.

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Why BCCI's top officials are in trouble yet again...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued show cause notice to Board of Control for Cricket in India's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary to explain why its order on the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee recommendations has not be implemented so far.

8-year-old killed in celebratory firing by SP workers

8-year-old killed in celebratory firing by SP workers

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The victim, Sami, who was passing by Kairana area in a rickshaw, was hit during the firing by SP workers on Sunday.

Farmer suicide: Kejriwal apologises, says he couldn't sleep in the night

Farmer suicide: Kejriwal apologises, says he couldn't sleep in the night

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal apologises for not stopping the event and making a speech after the incident.

Rich tributes paid to Ambedkar, Modi calls him 'yug purush'

Rich tributes paid to Ambedkar, Modi calls him 'yug purush'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The 124th birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on Tuesday was observed with traditional fervour across Maharashtra.

How Girvi villagers recall Chhota Rajan

How Girvi villagers recall Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

What once used to be a hut in this village in Faltan tehsil of Satara district in western Maharashtra has been replaced by a mansion, the best in the vicinity.

Cong snub to BSP: Priyanka meets Bhim Army chief at hospital

Cong snub to BSP: Priyanka meets Bhim Army chief at hospital

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Azad was taken into custody by police on Tuesday for violating the model code of conduct.