News for 'Rajesh H Gandhi'

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

'Politicians have to stand tall in a crisis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'It is the moment where compassion and empathy must supersede our identity, politics, or our ambitions.'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

'Not one rupee has come to states to fight COVID'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'The stimulus packages, sector reliefs, loans etc are coming to industry, but state governments have not got any money from GST, no money from excise, no money from any income source.'

6 killed, 34 injured in cooking gas cylinder explosion

6 killed, 34 injured in cooking gas cylinder explosion

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Six persons were killed and 34 others, including four children, seriously injured when a cooking gas cylinder exploded in East Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area on Monday night.

What will the India of 2022 look like?

What will the India of 2022 look like?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'As we reach 2022 we are creating a very new, different India where the Citizenship Amendment Act will be passed, NRC will be pushed through, Article 370 scrapped...'

Intolerance has been around for decades: Tom Alter

Intolerance has been around for decades: Tom Alter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'Intolerance is in our blood. Every person has some level of intolerance. One can't get rid of it, but one has to check and control it for the sake of a peaceful society and country,' says actor Tam Alter.

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

'During the war, we reached 40 km into Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'My brave JCO managed to get to the gun, sit on top of the dead man and fired away at the attacking aircraft till they melted away into the darkness.'

AAP MLAs case: HC restrains EC from announcing bypolls

AAP MLAs case: HC restrains EC from announcing bypolls

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The HC refused to stay the Centre's notification disqualifying the 20 MLAs.

EC says NITI Aayog VC violated poll code

EC says NITI Aayog VC violated poll code

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

In a communication sent to Kumar, the EC asked him to be cautious in future while making statements.

Cric Buzz: Sivaramakrishnan, Chauhan, Khurasiya apply for selector's post

Cric Buzz: Sivaramakrishnan, Chauhan, Khurasiya apply for selector's post

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the cricket field.

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Speak in one voice in times of external threat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'It is nobody's contention that uncomfortable questions regarding national security should not be raised. But that is a topic for another day and another time when the immediate threat has faded,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Coronavirus cases climb to 107 in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Amid rising coronavirus cases in India, the government has asked people not to panic, saying no community transmission of the virus has been observed and there has only been a few cases of local transmission so far and that it is "not a health emergency" in India at present.

The Pilot who helped drive Congress to victory in Rajasthan

The Pilot who helped drive Congress to victory in Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The 41-year-old 'young gun' travelled the length and breadth of the state to strengthen the party at the grassroots level and ensure its comeback.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

'BJP won't reach magic figure'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'No question of their winning.'

Bombay HC upholds RERA

Bombay HC upholds RERA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The bench, headed by Justice Patil, however, allowed a significant leeway for the developers in the judgment by permitting the state-level RERA Authority and the Appellate Tribunal to consider delays on a case-to-case basis, and not to cancel such projects or developers' registration in cases where the delay was caused due to "exceptional and compelling circumstances."

Nikhat selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers

Nikhat selected for boxing trials of Olympic qualifiers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Nikhat from Telengana was handed the fourth spot in the 51 kg category which already has the six-time World Champion MC Mary Kom, RSPB's Jyoti Gulia and Haryana's Ritu Grewal as other contenders.

Assault on Kerala actress: Accused seek anticipatory bail

Assault on Kerala actress: Accused seek anticipatory bail

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The anticipatory bail pleas are likely to come up for hearing on Tuesday.

The mother of all fashion shows!

The mother of all fashion shows!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

25 designers presented their work at the grand finale show of the 25th edition of the India Fashion Week.

Ranji roundup: Retiring Gambhir hits century in final game

Ranji roundup: Retiring Gambhir hits century in final game

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Gautam Gambhir scored the 43rd and final first-class century of his career as Delhi ensured at least three points by virtue of first innings lead against Andhra on the third day of their Group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy.

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

'Wayanad will be Rahul's Waterloo'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Unlike the LDF and NDA nominees who are at ground zero and campaigning hard every day, the Congress candidate's campaign is undertaken in absentia, dependent on an army of local and imported from the rest of Kerala Congresswomen and men.

Ranji roundup: Jaffer first batsman to go past 11,000 runs

Ranji roundup: Jaffer first batsman to go past 11,000 runs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Veteran Wasim Jaffer became the first batsman to reach the landmark of 11,000 runs in Ranji Trophy during Day 2 of Nagpur's Group A match against Baroda on Wednesday.

Two Shiv Sena MLAs suspended for anti-toll protest

Two Shiv Sena MLAs suspended for anti-toll protest

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The ongoing agitation in Kolhapur against levy of toll found its echo in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Monday with two Shiv Sena members of legislative assembly from the area being suspended and physically evicted for disrupting the proceedings.

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

The Maoist threat in Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The NDA candidate tells the Election Commission that the Maoists plan to kidnap him.

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

President Pranab's daughter to make election debut on Cong ticket

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

She will contest from the prestigious Greater Kailash constituency in South Delhi where Congress was defeated by AAP's Sourav Bhardwaj in the assembly polls in 2013.

Ranji: Shreyas keeps Mumbai afloat; Delhi in trouble

Ranji: Shreyas keeps Mumbai afloat; Delhi in trouble

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Shreyas Iyer was the lone ranger as his unbeaten 191 helped Mumbai to 328/6 in their Group A Ranji Trophy cricket match against Gujarat in Hubballi on Wednesday. At stumps on the third and penultimate day, Mumbai trailed Gujarat by 109 runs with four wickets remaining in the first innings. Gujarat were all out for 437 in their first essay after Priyank Kirit Panchal slammed 232.

'For the BJP this seat is meant for political tourism'

'For the BJP this seat is meant for political tourism'

Rediff.com10 May 2014

The Congress campaign is muted in Varanasi, but the party is hoping that anti-Modi votes and caste combinations will help Ajai Rai, the only local candidate in the fray. A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com reports from the Congress campaign headquarters.

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Decide on FIRs against Mishra, others by Thursday: HC to police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the 'instigators of violence' to get away and said they should act as per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

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

Cong's Ajay Rai files nomination from Varanasi

Cong's Ajay Rai files nomination from Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

The nomination process began in Varanasi for the most keenly watched Lok Sabha elections, with Congress candidate Ajay Rai, who is pitted against BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal, filing his papers after offering liquor to Lord Kaal Bhairav as per local tradition.

Bonanza for travellers as airlines slash fares

Bonanza for travellers as airlines slash fares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Domestic budget carriers SpiceJet, Indigo and GoAir have rolled out another sale offer with fares starting from Rs 1,699 for a limited period on domestic routes.

Kalikho Pul wins trust vote in Arunachal assembly

Kalikho Pul wins trust vote in Arunachal assembly

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

New Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul on Thursday proved his majority on the floor of the assembly with the support of 40 MLAs.

The 92-year-old civic warrior

The 92-year-old civic warrior

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Kamakshi Paatti, a sprightly nonagenarian, has the Chennai civic corporation on its toes.

A morning with the first Indian in space

A morning with the first Indian in space

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The remarkable story of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, will be seen in a film featuring Aamir Khan.

The price we pay for swanky airports in India!

The price we pay for swanky airports in India!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Private airports are much better but because of poor regulation, the tariffs have shot up.

'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.'

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

Stand by remarks against RSS, ready to face trial: Rahul to SC

Stand by remarks against RSS, ready to face trial: Rahul to SC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

"I will never take my words back. I stood by it yesterday, I stand by it today and I will stand by it in future. I am ready to go to trial," said the Congress vice president.

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Indians target of home invasions in New Jersey

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Residents anxious after masked gunmen break into 4 desi homes in New Jersey, many disappointed over the police's response to the violent crimes. Arthur J Pais reports from New Jersey.

Dynasty politics: Sons, daughters contesting at least 50 LS seats

Dynasty politics: Sons, daughters contesting at least 50 LS seats

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

From President Pranab Mukherjee's son Abhijit to Rahul and Varun Gandhi, at least 50 parliamentary constituencies will be contested by 'sons and daughters' of politicians of various parties during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.