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ReadersReview: Article 15: 'Absolutely compelling'

ReadersReview: Article 15: 'Absolutely compelling'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

What Readers thought of Article 15.

How Modi scored an own goal

How Modi scored an own goal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'The Modi government's greatest blunder is to exploit sensitive external relations in its domestic politics,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Infinite Analytics CEO Akash Bhatia and Lead Scientist Joseph Kibe reveal how AI reads Wikipedia index noise to pull out the winners.

Greek crisis: An opportunity for Indian investors?

Greek crisis: An opportunity for Indian investors?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Neither India nor China will be badly affected by Grexit.

Why we should not trust party spokespersons on television

Why we should not trust party spokespersons on television

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

These chat show performers contribute to the noise, not clarity, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

We do well because we don't think of competition: Jeff Bezos

We do well because we don't think of competition: Jeff Bezos

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The chief executive of the e-commerce giant is making his second visit to India -- the first since Amazon entered this market.

Can Rita Bahuguna succeed where her father failed?

Can Rita Bahuguna succeed where her father failed?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Sudhir Bisht recalls the battle of 1984, in which UP's strongman H N Bahuguna was felled by Bollywood superstar turned political novice Amitabh Bachchan.

Review: Why the OnePlus 6 is worth its price

Review: Why the OnePlus 6 is worth its price

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

OnePlus is raising the bar every iteration and OnePlus 6 defines it all.

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan welcomed the apex court's order and urged people to abide by the SC guidelines and 'give green Diwali and our environment a chance'

'Hindu nation is an existential notion'

'Hindu nation is an existential notion'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Till 2000, K N Govindacharya, former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh pracharak, was considered the Bharatiya Janata party's chief ideologue. Govindacharya, who now heads the Rashtriya Swabhiman Andolan, which opposes anti-people policies of governments, tells Sahil Makkar and Archis Mohan the Narendra Modi-led government is still in the election mode.

EPL Briefs: Ibrahimovic back at Manchester United

EPL Briefs: Ibrahimovic back at Manchester United

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Manchester United on a year-year contract "to finish what I started," the 35-year-old announced in a club statement on Thursday.

Thanks to Rajini, next TN poll could spin on 'spirituality'

Thanks to Rajini, next TN poll could spin on 'spirituality'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2017

Rajinikanth's personal trait can become a political issue if he enters politics and could get translated as sympathy if not support for the BJP, which can cut both ways, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

The silent giant of the stock market

The silent giant of the stock market

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The stocks Radhakishan Damani enters or exits are closely watched by fund managers, says Joydeep Ghosh.

I feel ashamed, says Mourinho after FA Cup drubbing

I feel ashamed, says Mourinho after FA Cup drubbing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

A bemused Jose Mourinho described Chelsea's performance as unacceptable and a disgrace after the Premier League leaders slumped to a 4-2 home defeat against third-tier Bradford City in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.

Indian shooters in Rio: Will Jitu open medal campaign?

Indian shooters in Rio: Will Jitu open medal campaign?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A star-studded Indian shooting contingent will begin their Rio Olympics campaign on Saturday with in-form Jitu Rai hoping to launch the country's medal haul in an event which will also see his more illustrious senior colleague Abhinav Bindra aiming to end his glorious career on a high.

'Pakistan has to be given the message that we will keep hitting you'

'Pakistan has to be given the message that we will keep hitting you'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

'A conventional war is not in fashion today and not seen as being able to deliver the objective.' 'Perhaps surgical strikes that are deeper, this time not on Pakistan's terrorist facilities, but on Pakistan army facilities.' 'The nation has to be prepared for losses.' 'War is not something that can be pussyfooted around.' 'If we go for limited number of posts in Kashmir, these are very difficult posts to capture and very difficult operations.' 'Be prepared for 200 to 300 killed.'

History will not be kind to the 'outlaws of Parliament', says Jaitley

History will not be kind to the 'outlaws of Parliament', says Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley accused Congress of setting a wrong precedence for future opposition parties by continuously disrupting Parliament.

7 SIP mistakes you must avoid

7 SIP mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

It is often said, learn from your mistakes. We can twist that saying a little; learn from your mistakes and people who make mistakes. You do not have to make the mistakes to learn from them, says Priyanka Chakrabarty.

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

BJP sinks AAP, Congress in Delhi civic polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The results are being seen as a ringing endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and a reflection of his unmatched popularity.

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Tough UP battle makes BJP relook at Ram Janambhoomi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

SP-Congress alliance is likely to consolidate Muslim vote in their favour.

What went wrong with the people's car called Nano

What went wrong with the people's car called Nano

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Nano remains a cautionary tale of misplaced ambitions and a drag on profit.

'Problems must be resolved via dialogue'

'Problems must be resolved via dialogue'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

'Neither State should take the matter into a terrain that involves tension -- and certainly not war.'

8 reasons what went wrong for BJP in Gujarat

8 reasons what went wrong for BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

'The BJP must realise that a resurgent Rahul Gandhi will take the battle straight into its camp.' 'He is not going to be held back by the misdeeds of UPA 1 and 2, so there is no point harping on them,' says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Clinton, Trump make final appeals before D-Day

Clinton, Trump make final appeals before D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump burned the midnight oil on Monday in a star-studded climax to one of the most consequential election campaigns in US history.

Is only Delhi's air polluted?

Is only Delhi's air polluted?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

'The answer is no, the entire country's is.' 'So why such obsession with Delhi?' 'But the most powerful people in India live here: The prime minister, civil servants, Supreme Court judges, MPs, diplomats, dadas of the media...' 'If they can't deal with their own problem, what chance does the rest of the country have, with its foul air, dying rivers, frothing lakes, and crumbling mountains?' says Shekhar Gupta.

The man who will run the 2019 election

The man who will run the 2019 election

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

'Do you think Indian voters are so immature that they can be impressed or won over by such freebies before the elections?' Election Commissioner Sunil Arora asks A K Bhattacharya.

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

CarDekho team drove the facelifted version of Audi's immensely popular compact luxury sedan - A3 in Germany

Like Queen Elizabeth, Sonia Gandhi should continue

Like Queen Elizabeth, Sonia Gandhi should continue

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'It seems to me that bringing Rahul in now would be like throwing petrol on the flames consuming Congress,' says Aakar Patel.

Rajapaksa's loss can be Modi's gain

Rajapaksa's loss can be Modi's gain

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Dealing with the Sirisena government in Sri Lanka, says G Ganapathy Subramaniam, is a lot easier for India than engaging with the Rajapaksa regime.

'Why aren't men allowed to cry?'

'Why aren't men allowed to cry?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'Woman need to be respected much more in our country. But choices should be allowed for women as well as men. I don't care about the box office collections of Ki & Ka; I care about the thoughts and conversation that it brings on. Every actor has that one film in their filmography where they pushed the envelope further.' Arjun Kapoor takes on new challenges with Ki & Ka.

It's high time the Congress reinvents itself

It's high time the Congress reinvents itself

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The party has to stop gazing fondly at the trophy shelf of its past, and start envisioning and working toward a future palatable to new generations.

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Finalists in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed and the stunning images have to be seen to be believed.

Harsh truths about child labour in India

Harsh truths about child labour in India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

If gender disparities are eroded with more women being better-educated, that pool also becomes smaller.

'If the velvet glove comes off, the iron fist will show'

'If the velvet glove comes off, the iron fist will show'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'The thin line is a permanent dilemma with soldiers. You have to appreciate that in that dilemma and chaos there are officers who stand and lead their men.

If you're upset, Mr Prime Minister, don't bottle it up

If you're upset, Mr Prime Minister, don't bottle it up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A strong leader, known for his strong speeches, uses his communication skills to guide and heal. He does not wait for 10 days to comment, provoking a worried President to speak instead-not once, but twice.

Review: Mirzapur is *not* a Gangster Drama...

Review: Mirzapur is *not* a Gangster Drama...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

...But a comedy about Class Wars. Sreehari Nair tells us why.

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Has a smaller engine taken away the reasons to love the F-Type or given us brand new one? Read on to find out

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Janmejaya Sinha lays down Urjit Patel's agenda - cleaning up bank balance sheets, evaluating robustness of CPI and pushing for digitisation in financial services.

Is Court the most sophisticated Indian film ever?

Is Court the most sophisticated Indian film ever?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Chaitanya Tamhane's National Award-winning film seems more relevant today than when it released, says Sreehari Nair.

Tendulkar's farewell Test: Relive the maestro's exit!

Tendulkar's farewell Test: Relive the maestro's exit!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Final Test: Exit Sachin Tendulkar, by writer-journalist Dilip D'Souza, is a close scrutiny of the batting legend's last Test, against the West Indies, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai, last November.