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6.7 Million Indian Children Have Zero Food

6.7 Million Indian Children Have Zero Food

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'The response from the government using words like malicious, deliberate, etc is diverting from the real issue.' 'The indicators related to young children such as stunting or child mortality are a reflection of the social development in the country.' 'That's how we have to look at it and not ignore the issue by denying the data.'

Why Indians Suffer Work Burnout

Why Indians Suffer Work Burnout

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We all work hard and save money, and later spent it in hospitals!'

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'I feel she has some mental disorder. Or, it was an act of pure revenge.'

'Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi'

'Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'It is this fear that is behind all that has happened to Rahul Gandhi.'

'Let public, not foreigners, own public sector banks'

'Let public, not foreigners, own public sector banks'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'What we have to think about is, how to improve the efficiency of public sector banks.' 'You have to make decision-making more prudent, and free from government intervention.'

'What kind of jobs are you talking about?'

'What kind of jobs are you talking about?'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

'On the road, you see only youth in Swiggy, Big Basket and Zomato uniforms.' 'Just now, I had a delivery from Amazon, and do you know what his qualification was? He was an engineering graduate!' 'The Ola driver who took me to the airport had an MCom degree. 'Where is the match between education and employment?'

'BJP has unleashed central agencies on their political opponents'

'BJP has unleashed central agencies on their political opponents'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'Our views are different on fundamental matters right from the question of citizenship, all the way up to what the character of the Government should be, how a democracy should function and whether investigation agencies should be allowed to function independently.'

Why I Joined The BJP

Why I Joined The BJP

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'It will be the end of the Congress after the Lok Sabha election.' 'Many Congressmen and even Communists will move to the BJP.'

'A $5 trillion economy won't be a dream'

'A $5 trillion economy won't be a dream'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

'We have 750 districts across the country, and each district can create one cluster like Tirupur on any product of their choice.' 'This way, we can even have $3 trillion in exports.'

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

'Why Do We Need Cities Where People Travel Long Distances?'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'In the larger cities, we can see that 12%-20% of the population making use of the metros. I don't think it is happening in the smaller cities.'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

'CUET is going to be problematic'

'CUET is going to be problematic'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

'CUET follows multiple choice questions which are very superficial, and don't test a student's understanding or ability to express or analyse.' 'This is not a good way to select students for undergraduate courses.'

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'When manufacturing or even services cannot generate the kind of employment they are looking for, they prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed.'

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'India should respect Maldivian nationalism and their desire to be not over-dependent on India.' 'India should not behave like a big brother towards Maldives as many times, we tend to behave like that.'

'The Kuno project is doomed to fail'

'The Kuno project is doomed to fail'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

'The space required for wild cheetah populations to thrive was grossly under-estimated.' 'Cheetahs, because of their social system and ecologically fragile nature, live at only 1 cheetah per 100 sq kms even in the best habitats of Africa.'

'We Are Building Products For The World'

'We Are Building Products For The World'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'

'CUET is a good and welcome idea!'

'CUET is a good and welcome idea!'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'We have to provide opportunities for those students who are willing to move for studies and later on for employment, and CUET is one such opportunity.'

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Israel should stop water supply to the people who want to destroy us.' 'It is not Israel's responsibility to take care of the people who want to kill Israelis.'

'My boyfriend shouted, terrorists... terrorists...'

'My boyfriend shouted, terrorists... terrorists...'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'We were shaking with fear whenever we heard a gunshot somewhere and we could hear gun shots all around us.' 'We thought they would come near us soon.'

'Biren Singh must step down and President's rule imposed immediately'

'Biren Singh must step down and President's rule imposed immediately'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'The central government can stop further destruction... if they have the political will to do so.'

'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

'No basis in the claim that poverty is down to 5%'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'Without a poverty line, how are we to know whether poverty is the same, or it has come down or it has gone up?'

Making Drones For India's Villages

Making Drones For India's Villages

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'From our survey we found that there was a problem in the agricultural sector and drones could solve the problem.'

'Modi will have no answers to Rahul Gandhi's questions'

'Modi will have no answers to Rahul Gandhi's questions'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'We have made a pledge; those who kicked Rahul Gandhi out of the house he had lived for 19 years, will be kicked out from the corridors of power.'

'I have never used a teleprompter'

'I have never used a teleprompter'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'In Hindi, Mr Modi is unequalled as an exceptionally accomplished orator.'

'They killed babies, they raped women. They kidnapped whoever they saw'

'They killed babies, they raped women. They kidnapped whoever they saw'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Everyone I know has somebody kidnapped or murdered by the terrorists.'

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The benchmark was set by Dr Sarabhai.' 'If there is a problem, everybody would be encouraged to come up with a solution.' 'The final solution will be the result of all the inputs.' 'This is passed on through time.' 'Even today, you see that nobody wants to take particular credit on a success.'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

'Inflation likely to average above 7% in Q2 and Q3'

'Inflation likely to average above 7% in Q2 and Q3'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'The FY2023 inflation outcome is likely to exceed the RBI's current forecast by a wide margin.'

'This exposes the real face of the BJP'

'This exposes the real face of the BJP'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'This is the real purpose behind the arrest, and it is not about controlling corruption.' 'It is like taking Amit Shah into custody before the 2024 elections.' 'How will it affect the BJP's election machinery?'

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Meet Iris, India's first AI teacher

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'To tell you the truth, we did not expect Iris to make such waves, to get so much attention.'

'Praful Patel was almost in tears'

'Praful Patel was almost in tears'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'Praful Patel said his residential building was sealed, and the investigative agencies have shifted their office to his house, and that he was in a helpless condition.'

'You don't need a face to match Modi'

'You don't need a face to match Modi'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'What you need is a credible Opposition, a credible platform to persuade people to believe that it can replace this government.'

'Democracy is at risk, its pillars are getting weakened'

'Democracy is at risk, its pillars are getting weakened'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

'I wonder how people who come to power through democratic means turn out this way.' 'But people of India are strong, and those who think they can hoodwink people, are mistaken.' 'You can fool some people for some time, but not all people, all the time.'

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

'BJP Has 6,000 Crores To Spend On Elections'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'Not even a single rupee from the electoral bonds should be allowed to be used in the election.' 'If it is used in the election, it will taint India's electoral process itself.'

'Budget has not touched upon unemployment at all'

'Budget has not touched upon unemployment at all'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'One of the biggest employment generators, the MSMEs, have not got much from the government.'

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'We thought all the Jews in the world could live securely in today's world, and that feeling is broken.'

The Supreme Court Redefines Family!

The Supreme Court Redefines Family!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

'Nobody expected it to become a landmark judgment.' 'Because the Supreme Court has expanded the definition of family and included single parents, same sex parents, etc, the scope of looking at families has enhanced.'

'Rahul Gandhi is a big reason for Congress debacle'

'Rahul Gandhi is a big reason for Congress debacle'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Somehow, Rahul Gandhi is not able to connect with the youth of the country.' 'While Modiji is 72, Rahul is only 52.' 'But the popularity of the prime minister among the young population is a lot more than Rahul's.'

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

'Congress has tied its present and future to one family, but India has moved on'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'Modiji has a vision for the country, not just to fight the elections but about achieving certain goals for the country.' 'Congress does not even have a vision for 25 days.'

'Jail was like a pathashala'

'Jail was like a pathashala'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'It taught me how to be resilient, how to be strong and how to be courageous.'