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Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Sushma Swaraj: 'One of my favourite politicians'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Swaraj was admitted to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) following a deterioration in her health. She passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.

When Sushma became a 'Gandhi'

When Sushma became a 'Gandhi'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

The BJP leader was referred to as 'Smt Sushma Gandhi' in an NDA press release.

Despite cap on pricing import of medical devices rises

Despite cap on pricing import of medical devices rises

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The growth in imports was led by product categories such as diagnostic items, ultra-sonogram machines, MRI and ECG apparatus, syringes with needles, suture needles, digital thermometers, malaria diagnostic kits, and hearing aids.

Sonia speaks to Pawar, authorises 3 leaders to hold talks with NCP

Sonia speaks to Pawar, authorises 3 leaders to hold talks with NCP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Ahmed Patel also is learnt to have held telephonic conversation with Pawar over working out modalities with the NCP on government formation.

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Tributes pour in for Lata Mangeshkar from Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, eminent personalities, politicians described Lata Mangeshkar as the "nightingale of the subcontinent"

Another co-operative bank in trouble, this time in Bengaluru

Another co-operative bank in trouble, this time in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

After the Reserve Bank of India restricted the Sri Guru Raghavendra Co-operative Bank from doing business with immediate effect and capped the withdrawal limit at Rs 35,000, depositors on Tuesday queued up outside the bank's branches in Bengaluru. The regulatory body said the bank will continue to undertake banking business with restrictions until its financial position improves.

How dhakis breathe life into Durga Puja

How dhakis breathe life into Durga Puja

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The sound of the dhak is an essential part of Pujo celebrations, says Indrayanee Mukherjee.

Women to be recruited in military police corps

Women to be recruited in military police corps

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Their role would range from probing rape and molestation cases to assisting the Army wherever required.

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

A Chinese invasion, albeit with a difference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Oppo's FDI application approved for single-brand retail trading

Letter by Congress leaders unfortunate, says Gehlot

Letter by Congress leaders unfortunate, says Gehlot

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Gehlot said Sonia Gandhi should continue to lead the party and if she has made up her mind, then Rahul Gandhi should come ahead and be the Congress president as the country faces the biggest challenge to save its democracy.

Sonia spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in

Sonia spends quiet 73rd birthday; wishes pour in

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Gandhi had decided not to celebrate her birthday because of rape incidents and assaults on women in the country.

Padma Awards 2013: The Winners

Padma Awards 2013: The Winners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Noted physicist Yash Pal and space scientist Roddam Narasimha were among those chosen for this year's second highest civilian honour of Padma Vibhushan while yesteryear cine stars late Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Rahul Dravid were selected for Padma Bhushan.

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Padma Vibhushan for Gen Rawat, Kalyan Singh; Padma Bhushan for Azad

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The Padma Bhushan was conferred on 17 personalities including N Chandrasekharan, chairman of Tata Sons, Krishna and Suchita Ella of Bharat Biotech, Cyrus Poonawalla, Satya Nadella, chairman of Microsoft, Sunder Pichai, chairman of Google.

ICSE TOPPER: Comparison makes you feel inferior

ICSE TOPPER: Comparison makes you feel inferior

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Shalaka Kulkarni from Thane, who topped the Class 10 ICSE exam stresses on the importance of time management and insists that self-study is the best way to prepare.

P Chidambaram's mother passes away

P Chidambaram's mother passes away

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram's mother Lakshmi Palaniappan died on Friday. She was 92, her family said.

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Pranav Dhanawade, a school cricketer from Kalyan - on the outskirts of Mumbai, has scripted history by becoming the first batsman to score more than 1,000 runs in an innings.

Padma Awards 2011: The winners

Padma Awards 2011: The winners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

President Pratibha Patil has approved the conferment of Padma Awards 2011. This year the President has approved 128 awards, including one duo case (counted as one) and 12 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs/ Posthumous. These comprise 13 Padma Vibhushan, 31 Padma Bhushan and 84 Padma Shri Awards. There are 31 ladies among the awardees.

PHOTOS: Modi, Pranab, Sonia pay tribute to Sheila

PHOTOS: Modi, Pranab, Sonia pay tribute to Sheila

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Modi, who was accompanied by Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party president Manoj Tiwari, said Dikhsit made a noteworthy contribution to the development of the national capital.

Text of Advani's 'regret' letter to Sonia Gandhi

Text of Advani's 'regret' letter to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

What did LK Advani tell Sonia Gandhi in his letter that has the BJP so worked up?

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Farewell, Victor of the Battle of Basantar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Lieutenant General Walter Anthony Gustavo Pinto was known for his dynamic, bold and aggressive leadership in the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 War. Lieutenant General B T Pandit -- who was awarded a Vir Chakra for his courage during that battle -- salutes the Victor of Basantar who passed into the ages last week.

Why Diana Edulji wants CEO Johri to quit BCCI

Why Diana Edulji wants CEO Johri to quit BCCI

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji's views did not change even after Board of Control for Cricket in India CEO Rahul Johri was exonerated of sexual harassment charges on Wednesday.

Raj govt brings 3 bills to negate impact of Centre's farm laws

Raj govt brings 3 bills to negate impact of Centre's farm laws

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The move comes after the Punjab assembly earlier this month adopted a resolution against the farm laws and unanimously passed four bills to counter the Centre's contentious legislations.

No tarmac access for Lalu Yadav, wife at Patna airport

No tarmac access for Lalu Yadav, wife at Patna airport

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The move comes after the ministry of civil aviation wrote a letter to the BCAS informing that it had decided to revoke permission granted in 2009 allowing Lalu Yadav and his wife's vehicle to drive up to the tarmac.

HP government to honour Khali

HP government to honour Khali

Rediff.com6 May 2008

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to honour World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler Daleep Singh Rana alias Khali. "The state will honour Khali, a native of Sirmaur district," Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal's office told PTI on Tuesday.

Cyclone Ockhi: 357 fishermen from TN and Kerala rescued, says defence minister

Cyclone Ockhi: 357 fishermen from TN and Kerala rescued, says defence minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2017

Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places in north Lakshadweep during the next 12 hours.

PHOTOS: Rahul, Priyanka attend prayer meeting for CRPF jawans

PHOTOS: Rahul, Priyanka attend prayer meeting for CRPF jawans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Rahul and Priyanka paid tributes to the slain soldier. They were also seen consoling the members of the bereaved family.

Several Cong leaders backs Gandhi family for top post

Several Cong leaders backs Gandhi family for top post

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Several leaders, including many MPs, wrote to Sonia Gandhi, either calling for her to continue or urging Rahul Gandhi to take charge.

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The project will house 3,000 residential units across 10 towers in the first phase on a 20-acre land parcel that Raymond owns in Thane

Sushma Swaraj first woman to get best MP award

Sushma Swaraj first woman to get best MP award

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj on Thursday became the first woman lawmaker to receive an outstanding parliamentarian award.

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Probe 'suspicious black trunk' in PM's chopper: Congress to EC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The Congress suggested there was cash stashed in the trunk.

Rahul, Priyanka detained on way to meet Hathras victim's family

Rahul, Priyanka detained on way to meet Hathras victim's family

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Rahul Gandhi also fell down in the melee after police tried to stop him and his supporters from proceeding on the Yamuna Expressway.

BJP faces flak for free Covid vaccine promise in Bihar

BJP faces flak for free Covid vaccine promise in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the BJP, saying one has to refer to the state-wise election schedule to know when one will have access to the vaccine. The BJP, however, said health is a state subject and its manifesto is for Bihar, not for the entire country, where it has promised that the state will buy the vaccine for its people.

Kalyan boy becomes first batsman to score 1000 runs

Kalyan boy becomes first batsman to score 1000 runs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Mumbai schoolboy Pranav Dhanawade etched his name in the annuls of local cricketing history when he scored a staggering unbeaten 652 runs from just 199 balls in an inter-school cricket tournament organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association on Monday.

Alert: Courses in dance, sound recording

Alert: Courses in dance, sound recording

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Alert: Courses in dance, sound recording

Time to forgive, forget: Kumaraswamy on Sitharaman's itinerary row

Time to forgive, forget: Kumaraswamy on Sitharaman's itinerary row

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sitharaman and Karnataka minister Sa Ra Mahesh were locked in an exchange of words over her itinerary.

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The capital recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 92,175. With 61 deaths, the fatalities now stand at 2,864.

Sonia, Rahul write condolence letters to Swaraj family

Sonia, Rahul write condolence letters to Swaraj family

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'In our many years together as colleagues in the Lok Sabha, we developed a warm personal relationship and I feel her loss greatly,' Gandhi said in her condolence letter to Swaraj's husband Swaraj Kaushal.

President, I&B Minister Manish Tewari condole Manna Dey's demise

President, I&B Minister Manish Tewari condole Manna Dey's demise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with I&B Minister Manish Tewari pay tribute to the legendary singer.

Krishna Raj Kapoor passes away

Krishna Raj Kapoor passes away

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'A formidable woman, the Kapoor Khandaan anchor and an amazing human being.'