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Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Restoration of peace and the normal routine of daily life, compared to the past, stands out as its most significant achievement, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs, four years after the abrogation of Article 370.

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Kite-Flying To Spymaster

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Ravi Sinha is described as "highly tech-savvy", and credited with infusing modern technology in the field of intelligence collection.

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Imran Khan supporters clash with police, foil his arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Scores of PTI workers and policemen suffered injuries in the violent clashes. So far, no casualty has been reported.

COVID-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in traffic congestion

COVID-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in traffic congestion

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Mumbai saw an average 46 per cent decline in congestion during the morning rush hour on Tuesday. New Delhi's data also showed an average 34 per cent decline in congestion during morning.

Mob torches 20 homes of Hindus, damages 66 in Bangladesh

Mob torches 20 homes of Hindus, damages 66 in Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A group of assailants has set on fire at least 29 homes of Hindus in Bangladesh over an alleged blasphemous social media post amidst protests by the minority community against temple vandalism incidents during the Durga Puja celebrations last week, media reports said on Monday.

PIX: Argentina and Mexico fans' rivalry rocks Qatar

PIX: Argentina and Mexico fans' rivalry rocks Qatar

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Argentina and Mexico fans lit up the World Cup on Saturday with their vast and vociferous followings creating a thunderous atmosphere in and around Qatar's Lusail Stadium.

Rib injury rules Jadeja out for remainder of IPL 2022

Rib injury rules Jadeja out for remainder of IPL 2022

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out of the remainder of the IPL due to a rib injury

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Scenes from the post triumph celebrations after Australia won its first T20 World Cup championship at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Sunday.

Row over MP Congress leader's 'kill Modi' tirade

Row over MP Congress leader's 'kill Modi' tirade

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

A senior Congress leader in Madhya Pradesh has made a controversial remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking people to be prepared to "kill" Modi to save the Constitution and the future of minorities and Dalits.

Trollers, meet Hanan Hamid, the showstopper

Trollers, meet Hanan Hamid, the showstopper

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Hanan Hamid walked the ramp wearing a traditional half-saree to promote Khadi products here.

Uma Bharti throws cow dung at liquor shop in MP town; not stone, she says

Uma Bharti throws cow dung at liquor shop in MP town; not stone, she says

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti threw cow dung at a liquor shop in Orchha town of Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district, amid her demand for total prohibition in the party-ruled state.

From toolkit to andolanjeevi to Thunberg and Rihanna, protests saw it all

From toolkit to andolanjeevi to Thunberg and Rihanna, protests saw it all

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The protests against farm laws saw a fair share of controversies as well with climate activist Greta Thunberg and pop sensation Rihanna making their way to India's prime time debates and terms such as 'toolkit' and 'andolanjeevi' entering the Indian political lexicon.

How a call from Facebook foils man's suicide bid

How a call from Facebook foils man's suicide bid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The man said that he was under severe financial distress for a few months because of lockdown and decided to end his life.

AAP set to end BJP's 15-year reign over MCD

AAP set to end BJP's 15-year reign over MCD

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The results of this election, largely touted as a three-cornered contest among a spirited AAP, a confident BJP and a hopeful Congress, may have ramifications beyond the national capital.

9 Tips To Get Hired In 2022

9 Tips To Get Hired In 2022

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Job searching is a game of numbers: The more energy you invest and the more cold networking e-mails you send, the more options you open up for yourself, advises Lalit Singh, co-founder and CTO, Meraqui, a human capital services company.

Did Modi Slip Up On Dynasty Politics?

Did Modi Slip Up On Dynasty Politics?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The PM is seen as slipping up in confidence levels as aired by his 'exposure' of the BRS on a crucial issue as alliance negotiations, which is not done under normal circumstances, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why the Dhoni phenomenon gets bigger and better

Why the Dhoni phenomenon gets bigger and better

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Scenes from the legend's IPL 2019 campaign...

Politicians being used as props on TV shows: Khurshid

Politicians being used as props on TV shows: Khurshid

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Union Minister of Law and Justice Salman Khurshid while speaking at the Editors Guild conference in New Delhi said that many in the government do not understand how to deal with social media. Priyanka reports

BJP leader among 6 arrested for anti-Muslim slogans

BJP leader among 6 arrested for anti-Muslim slogans

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

A video showing anti-Muslim slogans being raised during a protest at Jantar Mantar here was widely circulated on social media, following which the Delhi Police registered a case in connection with the matter on Monday.

China's Communist Party begins key Congress amid stir against zero Covid policy

China's Communist Party begins key Congress amid stir against zero Covid policy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Except for 69-year-old Xi, all top officials including the number two leader in the Chinese leadership hierarchy Premier Li Keqiang will be replaced in the massive reshuffle to follow during the week.

Iran arrests footballers in raid at party

Iran arrests footballers in raid at party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The YJC news agency said the gathering was a birthday party, and added that all those detained had been released except one person, who is not a soccer player.

Soren 'missing', ED team camps at his house, seizes BMW

Soren 'missing', ED team camps at his house, seizes BMW

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The agency seized a Haryana-registered BMW car from Soren's residence apart from some documents recovered by them during the search conducted at the house, sources said.

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'When you do some job for a few hours, you are hardly earning enough to survive.'

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

44 people killed, 100 hurt in suicide attack at Pak political party's meeting

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The explosion took place at 4 pm at the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl workers' convention in Khar, the capital of Bajaur tribal district.

UP PFI head, 30 others arrested for violence during anti-CAA protests

UP PFI head, 30 others arrested for violence during anti-CAA protests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Wasim, UP PFI head, was arrested for masterminding the violence, police said. 33 FIRs have been filed in Lucknow and 150 people have been arrested so far.

EC allots new names to rival Sena factions, torch symbol for Uddhav

EC allots new names to rival Sena factions, torch symbol for Uddhav

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Election Commission on Monday allotted 'flaming torch' (mashaal) election symbol to the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena, rejecting their claim to the 'Trishul' citing religious connotation.

Chelsea complete Sterling signing; Raphinha joins Barca

Chelsea complete Sterling signing; Raphinha joins Barca

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

England forward Raheem Sterling joined Chelsea on a five-year contract from Manchester City, the two English Premier League clubs announced on Wednesday.

Ludhiana court blast accused held in Germany

Ludhiana court blast accused held in Germany

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

A police officer said that during the investigation names of two suspects residing in Pakistan and Germany, both from banned Sikh organisations, have emerged.

No large I-Day gatherings, honour COVID warriors: Centre to states

No large I-Day gatherings, honour COVID warriors: Centre to states

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The measures include maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks, proper sanitisation, avoiding large congregations, protecting vulnerable persons and follow all COVID-19 guidelines issued by the ministries of health and home, it said.

Docs advise Sonia to shift out of Delhi in view of pollution

Docs advise Sonia to shift out of Delhi in view of pollution

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Gandhi may shift to either Goa or Chennai for a few days, sources said.

Why IIM-Lucknow grads are celebrating!

Why IIM-Lucknow grads are celebrating!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

147 domestic and international recruiters -- including Ola, Amazon, Flipkart and Xiaomi -- hired all 460 graduates.

BharatPe vs Kotak Bank: MD Ashneer Grover on voluntary leave

BharatPe vs Kotak Bank: MD Ashneer Grover on voluntary leave

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

BharatPe co-founder and managing director Ashneer Grover, who was recently embroiled in a controversy over purportedly using abusive language against Kotak Mahindra Bank staff, has taken a voluntary leave till March-end. Grover informed the company's Board about his decision to proceed on leave earlier in the day, as per a statement issued by the fintech company on Wednesday. "For now, the Board has accepted Ashneer's decision which we agree is in the best interests of the company, our employees and investors, and the millions of merchants we support each day," it said. It added that the company will continue to be led by its CEO Suhail Sameer and its management team.

Security upped at Delhi borders ahead of 'chakka jam'

Security upped at Delhi borders ahead of 'chakka jam'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

After the Republic Day violence, the Delhi Police has deployed additional measures, including tightening security and intensifying vigil across the city and its border points.

Tharoor, Rajdeep, 5 others booked for sedition, insulting religion

Tharoor, Rajdeep, 5 others booked for sedition, insulting religion

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The FIR was lodged at the Sector 20 police station in Noida following a complaint by a resident who alleged that "digital broadcast" and "social media posts" by these people were responsible for the violence during a tractor rally by farmers in the national capital. The journalists named in the FIR are Mrinal Pande, Rajdeep Sardesai, Vinod Jose, Zafar Agha, Paresh Nath and Anant Nath.

PIX: Footballers forced to sleep on airport floor

PIX: Footballers forced to sleep on airport floor

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Aubameyang used social media to highlight their plight after arriving at Banjul airport on Sunday, ahead of Monday's Group D clash in the Gambian capital.

Conversion Row Rears Its Ugly Head In Tamil Nadu

Conversion Row Rears Its Ugly Head In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

As of now, there is nothing to suggest that the 'Michaelpatti episode' has the potential to polarise Dravidian Tamil Nadu on religious lines, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'I failed 2 start-ups and lost Rs 2 crores. Pls help'

'I failed 2 start-ups and lost Rs 2 crores. Pls help'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Chandu Nair advises entrepreneurs and enterprises about how to create and build their business.

Meet Akshata, UK's first Indian First Lady

Meet Akshata, UK's first Indian First Lady

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

At the time of the media maelstrom around her non-dom status, she hit back at implications that it was in some way indicative of her stronger bond with India than the UK.

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Singapore-based fashion technology startup Zilingo on Friday said it has sacked Indian-origin co-founder and CEO Ankiti Bose following an independent forensic audit into complaints of serious financial irregularities. On March 31, Bose was placed under suspension following complaints of alleged discrepancies in the company accounts. "Following an investigation led by an independent forensics firm that was commissioned to look into complaints of serious financial irregularities, the company has decided to terminate Ankiti Bose's employment with cause, and reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action," Zilingo said in a statement.