News for 'Sabarmati'

Modi, Xi ready to take the great leap forward

Modi, Xi ready to take the great leap forward

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

'India stands to gain immensely by forging a developmental partnership with China.' 'While through sustained strategic communication there is scope to steadily expand the commonality of interests between the two countries.' 'This is also a practical way to ensure that differences do not get over-magnified and become disputes,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Go, build the Ram Temple: Congress's Vaghela dares Modi

Go, build the Ram Temple: Congress's Vaghela dares Modi

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Leader of the Opposition in the Gujarat assembly, Shankarsinh Waghela on Wednesday asked Prime Minister elect Narendra Modi to build a Ram temple at Ayodhya within the constitutional framework now that the Bharatiya Janata Party has got an absolute majority, in a speech that was blended with sarcasm and praise.

Gulberg case: Defence seeks leniency in sentencing for convicts

Gulberg case: Defence seeks leniency in sentencing for convicts

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

On Monday, prosecution had sought death penalty for all the 24 people convicted for the gruesome killings.

Post Xi's visit, India to woo Chinese travellers

Post Xi's visit, India to woo Chinese travellers

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Industry insiders expect Chinese tourists coming to India to double in around two years.

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Modi's friend Abe may easily win Japan's election

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'What lies at the core of Abe's stance is Japan's crisis management ability amid the increasingly tense North Korean situation,' says Rajaram Panda.

Modi to do a MSG style event in Shanghai during China visit

Modi to do a MSG style event in Shanghai during China visit

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will do a repeat of his Madison Square Garden act during his next month's visit to China

SC eases bail conditions of Amit Shah in Sohrabuddin case

SC eases bail conditions of Amit Shah in Sohrabuddin case

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday modified its order and exempted Bharatiya Janata Party General Secretary and Gujarat Member of Legislative Assembly Amit Shah from appearing on alternate Saturdays before the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case.

'PM's speech should be matched by action'

'PM's speech should be matched by action'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'The PM should have spoken out much earlier and I would urge him to act, since speaking is not enough.' 'What we are demanding is action.' 'Immediate orders have to be issued by state governments to officials that such incidents should not happen.'

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

Gandhi's charkha sold for 110,000 pounds at UK auction

Gandhi's charkha sold for 110,000 pounds at UK auction

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Mahatma Gandhi's 'charkha' which he used in Yerwada Jail during the 'Quit India Movement' was sold at an auction in the UK for a whopping 110,000 pounds, nearly double the expected price.

Modi govt's Ist year gift: India to overtake China despite slowdown

Modi govt's Ist year gift: India to overtake China despite slowdown

Rediff.com28 May 2015

India likely to overtake China on strong GDP growth.

Why I support Modi's bullet train

Why I support Modi's bullet train

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The critics of Prime Minister Modi's latest project are not looking at the future but living in the past, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

In massive rally, Dalits 'threaten' to show strength in 2017 polls

In massive rally, Dalits 'threaten' to show strength in 2017 polls

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Dalit leaders ask community members to give up disposing dead cattle to 'send a strong message' to the Gujarat government.

Sena's no vote demand: What does Modi's Muslim pal think?

Sena's no vote demand: What does Modi's Muslim pal think?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

'Muslims have been exploited for 65 years. They have been reduced to a community of committees and commissions. Nothing happens. Since 1947 they are worse than Dalits.' 'Muslims voted en-bloc once upon a time. Not now. Muslims are fragmented everywhere. They have the same choices as the Hindus in that area.' 'Muslims are not alienated. The alienation is between the haves and have-nots. Poverty in India has both Hindus and Muslims.'

We are Muslims and we are not terrorists

We are Muslims and we are not terrorists

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

'One can understand this prejudice in the minds of policemen against Muslims, without accepting it. But what tilts the balance disproportionately is the police's blind eye to offences committed in the name of the majority.' says Jyoti Punwani.

How Modi will mark one year of 'Swachh Bharat'

How Modi will mark one year of 'Swachh Bharat'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The PM will spend much of Friday outside Delhi; will devote day attending official events in Jharkhand and a political rally in Banka, Bihar

Batla House case: Suspected IM man convicted for cop's murder

Batla House case: Suspected IM man convicted for cop's murder

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Lone suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Shahzad Ahmad was today convicted in the 2008 Batla House encounter case by a Delhi court for murdering a police inspector and assaulting other officers.

India strikes back with Uighur card. What will China do next?

India strikes back with Uighur card. What will China do next?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

No Indian government has taken on China like this ever before and shows that the three top Indian officials -- Sushma Swaraj, Manohar Parrikar and Ajit Doval - ran into China's Great Wall on the twin questions of Pakistan and terror when they interacted with their Chinese interlocutors In past few days, says Rajeev Sharma.

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

What goodies will Xi Jinping get for India?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Investment announcement for $100 bn over 5 years likely.

Asaram found guilty of raping teen, sentenced to life in jail

Asaram found guilty of raping teen, sentenced to life in jail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Asaram is also facing a rape case in Surat in Gujarat in which the Supreme Court earlier this month gave five weeks time to the prosecution to complete the trial.

'Whatever I am today, it is because of Sir Richard Attenborough'

'Whatever I am today, it is because of Sir Richard Attenborough'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Rohini Hattangady, who played Kasturba in Attenborough's iconic film Gandhi, looks back at the fine director.

India's last terror module shut down, but...

India's last terror module shut down, but...

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Wednesday's arrest of four terror suspects including that of SIMI mastermind Haider Ali signals the end of the road for organised terror modules in India, claims the Intelligence Bureau. But what's worrying is thatthe Al Qaeda and Taliban are taking keen interest in the terror operations in India. Vicky Nanjappa reports

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 16 images

Looking forward to visiting China from May 14, says Modi on Weibo

Looking forward to visiting China from May 14, says Modi on Weibo

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The PM on Tuesday officially announced his visit to China from May 14 to 16.

Govt notifies 33% gas price hike; CNG price rises sharply

Govt notifies 33% gas price hike; CNG price rises sharply

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Companies to hold rates in Delhi until new government is formed.

India builds first 'smart' city as urban population swells

India builds first 'smart' city as urban population swells

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Some experts believe that building new cities may not be the answer to India's swelling urban population.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Acche din have returned, says Vanzara after leaving jail

Acche din have returned, says Vanzara after leaving jail

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Vanzara, an accused in the fake encounter cases of Ishrat Jahan, said good days have returned.

5 things Modi should understand about China

5 things Modi should understand about China

Rediff.com4 May 2015

'While visits and personal meetings are useful, changes of strategic significance have occurred recently, with Beijing trying to take the lead which Modi must take note of.'

Congress bandh hits Gujarat, 1200 workers held

Congress bandh hits Gujarat, 1200 workers held

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

More than 600 people, including Congress leaders and workers, were detained during the bandh call given by the party demanding the resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara's letter.

How Abdul Latif, Gujarat's dreaded gangster, was arrested

How Abdul Latif, Gujarat's dreaded gangster, was arrested

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'When these fugitives flee to Karachi they don't have much to do, but tweedle their thumbs.' 'I have seen a number of criminals coming back to India because they realise they can meet more people over here.' 'After the 1993 blasts, Latif was not mentioned in the chargesheet.' 'He probably felt he could safely return to India.'

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Modi @ Reliance hospital opening: 'Plastic surgeon may have fixed elephant's head on Ganesha'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Describing neonatal and maternal mortality rates as a matter of grave concern, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government wanted to effectively use its 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' campaigns to reach healthcare to the country's poorest of the poor.

Is Art of Living damaging the Yamuna floodplains?

Is Art of Living damaging the Yamuna floodplains?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'Does the government help ordinary citizens like you and me with our marriages, birthdays and anniversaries?' Rashme Sehgal reports on the controversy over the the Art Of Living Foundation's plans for a cultural festival on the Yamuna floodplains.

'Not my Hinduism' should be our slogan

'Not my Hinduism' should be our slogan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'The cow is sacred to many of us, but these killings are definitely not part of the Hinduism we know and practise,' says Jyoti Punwani.

'Dancing breathes new life into me every day'

'Dancing breathes new life into me every day'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'My age? It keeps changing every year. I can't remember it. I don't like ageing at all,' dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai, who passed into the ages on Thursday, told Jasmine Shah Verma in October 2004. Reproduced with kind permission from Harmony - Celebrate Age magazine.

Budget goodies for GIFT City, markets likely

Budget goodies for GIFT City, markets likely

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Ministry considering tax sops for India's first global financial centre, steps to liberalise futures and options markets.

Gulberg Society massacre: Lifer for 11 convicts

Gulberg Society massacre: Lifer for 11 convicts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The court said it has decided to award imprisonment for life without any time frame to the 11, who have been convicted for murder, while requesting the state not to use its power to remit the sentence after 14 years of imprisonment.

Gulberg Society verdict: 24 convicted, conspiracy charges dropped

Gulberg Society verdict: 24 convicted, conspiracy charges dropped

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Of the 24 convicted, 11 have been convicted for murder and 13 for other charges.

Gujarat is holding Modi back

Gujarat is holding Modi back

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

It is Gujarat that is preventing Modi from becoming a pan-India leader. Gujarat wants Modi to be an all-India leader only on its term: As a strong votary of Hindutva. But that very position is a recipe for disaster on the national stage, feels Amberish K Diwanji.