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Film shows us how bad our mindset is: Delhi gang rape victim's dad

Film shows us how bad our mindset is: Delhi gang rape victim's dad

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

The father of the Delhi gang rape victim said people should see the documentary, India's Daughter, because it "holds up a mirror to our society".

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

'The Mahagathbandhan is for personal survival'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

'The Opposition has no option but to make it an 'All versus One' fight to even think about winning.'

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The differences between the US and China over rival free trade agreements being floated by them threatened to derail the APEC Summit which got off to a colourful start in Beijing China on Monday.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Buying time at Wuhan

Buying time at Wuhan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Wuhan meetings signify an incremental shift in China's position on India as well as each country buying time for the next phase of bilateral relations, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

From free Wi-Fi to Ram Mandir: BJP releases UP poll manifesto

From free Wi-Fi to Ram Mandir: BJP releases UP poll manifesto

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Saturday released the party's manifesto for Uttar Pradesh assembly elections promising to make efforts to ensure construction of Ram temple under constitutional provisions if voted to power.

Modi compares Arunachal to Switzerland, slams China

Modi compares Arunachal to Switzerland, slams China

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday denounced China's 'expansionist attitude' over the neighbour's claim on Arunachal Pradesh and said that the security of the border state, surrounded by foreign countries on three sides, should be of prime concern to the central government.

The new faces of Kashmir's protests are a problem for India

The new faces of Kashmir's protests are a problem for India

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Girls in the Kashmir valley hurling defiance at the security forces will detract from the legitimacy of India's response and its standing in the world, says Ajai Shukla.

A 5-point action plan to make Digital India a reality

A 5-point action plan to make Digital India a reality

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Rajeev Chandrasekhar discusses five issues pivotal for the success of Digital India

'We must question how we are bringing up our sons'

'We must question how we are bringing up our sons'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'It is not about women today; it's about men.' 'We need to focus our energy on a war footing on men.' 'Let us start with a boy who is 10 years old.' 'If you don't concentrate on your son, the safe spaces for women will shrink further.'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'There are so many dimensions to history that we need to attend to: We need more space for local and regional histories; we need to delve into the histories of particular communities; we need to emphasise gender history and environmental history.' 'We need to think about India's history beyond India's current borders.'

'So you've come to arrest me for Gandhi's murder?'

'So you've come to arrest me for Gandhi's murder?'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'There was the indisputable fact that Savarkar knew Godse, Apte and Karkare well, he had corresponded with them closely, and funded their extremely provocative newspaper, and they looked up to him as their icon.'

Congress stakes claim to Sardar Patel's legacy; slams Modi

Congress stakes claim to Sardar Patel's legacy; slams Modi

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Congress on Tuesday accused Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to appropriate Sardar Patel's legacy, which "belongs to Congress", and reminded that Patel had said that it was the "communal poison of RSS" which killed Mahatma Gandhi.

How will Britain behave with Modi?

How will Britain behave with Modi?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The best message the Prime Minister could bring to London is that he will return to India to focus on economic matters. Britain, on its part, should ensure that it addresses matters that concern India, instead of engaging in pomp during his visit, says Adam Roberts.

Why are soft skills so important?

Why are soft skills so important?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

What differentiates one person from another is how well they can effectively utilise their skill and knowledge.

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

How 'Feluda' will detect COVID-19 in minutes

Rediff.com5 May 2020

'This health emergency has brought a lot of people together with the common purpose of getting Feluda to play detective as quickly as possible.' 'As a scientist, if we can make a small difference in people's lives, we are happy'

Hate speech is not freedom of expression: Jaitley vs Yechury in RS

Hate speech is not freedom of expression: Jaitley vs Yechury in RS

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The CPI-M leader also demanded the setting up of a House Committee to examine the latest developments in various central universities.

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Muslim role in Indian politics needs to be re-defined

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'They must take the bull of conservatism within their own ranks by its horns as much as they need to speak out against the fallacies of the non-Hindutva (or 'Muslim-friendly') political forces as well,' argues Mohammad Sajjad.

Row after Maharashtra CM funds dancers' Bangkok visit from relief fund

Row after Maharashtra CM funds dancers' Bangkok visit from relief fund

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The sanction of Rs 8 lakh from Maharashtra Chief Minister's Relief Fund for a dance troupe's visit to Thailand has sparked a row with the opposition questioning the BJP-led government's "priorities" at a time when the state is reeling under severe drought.

SC declines Kanhaiya's bail plea to HC, says intervention will set a 'dangerous precedent'

SC declines Kanhaiya's bail plea to HC, says intervention will set a 'dangerous precedent'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The SC transferred the bail plea of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar to the Delhi HC and asked it to expeditiously deal with the matter.

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

TN's Pepsi-Coke boycott could hit Rs 1500 cr of business

TN's Pepsi-Coke boycott could hit Rs 1500 cr of business

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Traders' body says retailers have supported boycott; eateries, supermarkets seek more time to decide.

The Red Earth that made Kanhaiya Kumar

The Red Earth that made Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'The blood that runs in the veins of our family can never be anti-national.' 'They called Kanhaiya a traitor for questioning the Indian Army. Do they know that our cousin was killed by militants in Manipur while serving with the CRPF?' Archana Masih/Rediff.com travelled to the land of Lal Salam, Lal Sitara and comrades to find out what moulded India's most talked about student leader, Kanhaiya Kunar.

Modi needs to remember negativism doesn't sell

Modi needs to remember negativism doesn't sell

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

BJP strategists need to remember even at this late hour that 'negativism' sells when you are in the Opposition as the Indian voter has mostly voted anti-incumbency, and not when you are in power. You still needed to highlight your achievements and promises, and let the voter draw his conclusions, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

'Chanting Ambedkar's name makes Dalit leaders cross over to BJP'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Why Dalit leaders cross over to the BJP

How to prepare for your university interview

How to prepare for your university interview

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Genuineness and humility will work in your favour.

4 years after December 16 rape, another woman raped in moving car

4 years after December 16 rape, another woman raped in moving car

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Sources said that the woman was waiting for a taxi near AIIMS when a cab driver offered her lift to Noida on Thursday. Midway, the driver stopped the car at a secluded place near Moti Bagh in South Delhi and allegedly raped her.

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting the entry of people from seven Muslim-majority nations widened the rift between the Trump administration and several leading American companies.

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Loss of faith in the fairness of the system and the perception that one cannot expect justice are the first few steps to the slippery slope of anarchy,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

An actress we want to see in more films

An actress we want to see in more films

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'My work hasn't reached many people, and I hope that changes.'

The Zomato boomerang

The Zomato boomerang

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'For the likes of Zomato or Swiggy or Foodpanda or similar others, the customer has been sensitised for all times to the perils of the food pack being pilfered.' 'An important matter of trust has been exposed. And that really has been the biggest downer of this entire episode,' points out marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

BJP people were involved in the Dadri incident, alleges Rahul

BJP people were involved in the Dadri incident, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday dismissed prime minister's remarks on the Dadri lynching incident.

Why is Nitish Kumar helpless?

Why is Nitish Kumar helpless?

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Rampant crime challenges the chief minister's promise to maintain law and order. But some say there are other forces at play.

'We can create a more equal world'

'We can create a more equal world'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan introduced their daughter Maxima to the world with a beautiful and thoughtful letter.

'Kejriwal may have the mandate but he has lost the road map'

'Kejriwal may have the mandate but he has lost the road map'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

'Swaraj Samvad sees itself in the role of a watchdog in Delhi,' Professor Anand Kumar tells Rediff.com.

Are we destroying leadership at the IITs?

Are we destroying leadership at the IITs?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

'As engineers, as alumni and as Indians, we should be concerned about today's leadership that is making tomorrow's leaders at our IITs,' says Air Marshal P V Athawale PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd).

Budget 2018: An Exercise in Mindlessness

Budget 2018: An Exercise in Mindlessness

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

'In the final analysis, all Budgets everywhere are like the schemes hatched by A A Milne's lovable Winnie-the-Pooh.' 'They may be well-intended, but often go awry.' 'Although Pooh and his friends agree that he 'has very little brain', he is occasionally acknowledged to have a clever idea, usually driven by common sense.' 'This Budget at a first glance does not appear to belong to that latter category,' says economist Shreekant Sambrani.

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Elphinstone Road: One week after the stampede

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Rediff.com captures the mood among the people at Elphinstine Road railway station, a week after 23 people died in a stampede at a footover bridge.