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Row breaks out over 'fixing' of Chhattisgarh assembly bypoll

Row breaks out over 'fixing' of Chhattisgarh assembly bypoll

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

An audio clip of Chhattisgarh CM's son-in-law, Congress' Ajit Jogi and his son Amit, points at their involvement in "fixing" the by poll to an assembly seat last year.

2015 Rewind: Historic year for Sania

2015 Rewind: Historic year for Sania

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Sania Mirza savoured a historic 2015 as she became the first female player from India to win a women's doubles Grand Slam title on way to becoming World No 1 even as Yuki Bhambri presented himself in a new 'avtar', raising hopes on the otherwise barren singles circuit.

'SC judgment is neither novel nor landmark'

'SC judgment is neither novel nor landmark'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Former chief information commissioner Satyananda Mishra says the Supreme Court order to frame guidelines for civil servants to insulate them from political interference is a mere elaboration of reports of committees constituted by the central government.

Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Anthony Bourdain thought vada-pao was so good that all other Indian food could be dismissed. He was not wrong, says Aakar Patel.

Miami Open: Djokovic moves into quarters with win over Thiem; Halep ousted

Miami Open: Djokovic moves into quarters with win over Thiem; Halep ousted

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Photos from the matches played at the Miami Open on Tuesday

Bopanna back in Davis Cup squad, Bhupathi ignored

Bopanna back in Davis Cup squad, Bhupathi ignored

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Rohan Bopanna returned to the country's Davis Cup squad after a two-year gap as AITA named a six-member team on Saturday, for the Asia/Oceania Group I contest against Chinese Taipei, starting January 31 in Indore.

Few lessons other brands must learn from the Maggi controversy

Few lessons other brands must learn from the Maggi controversy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Reputed brands must learn few lessons from the ongoing Maggi controversy.

Review: Mulk screams so bad it mutes its distinct voice

Review: Mulk screams so bad it mutes its distinct voice

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Mulk gets a lot of things right, including its vision of the country as a place where underneath the punctilious, forced-secular surface there are volatilities waiting to go off,' says Sreehari Nair.

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Sports Shorts: Big 3, Murray to play in ATP Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Somnath Chatterjee's advice for India

Somnath Chatterjee's advice for India

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

'We have to find a way out of this confrontational politics.'

A nominee is not a legal heir

A nominee is not a legal heir

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Only in case of equities will the nominee will automatically get the money.

Sports Shorts: Growth solid, hope Olympiad will demonstrate it, says Anand

Sports Shorts: Growth solid, hope Olympiad will demonstrate it, says Anand

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Why did G K Pillai not object then?

Why did G K Pillai not object then?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

'Even though he knew full well that the manipulation went against the facts as he knew them, Pillai nonchalantly contented himself with stating that since the file came from the minister himself, he just passed it on as it was,' says B S Raghavan.

The nadir of governance and the destruction of institutions

The nadir of governance and the destruction of institutions

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The Indian Army seems to be the new target of attack. The news leaks, of origin unknown, have been attempting to target individuals inconvenient to the government. In the bargain, mutual trust between individuals and institutions has been severely strained, says Colonel (retd) Anil Athale.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer outclasses Dzumhur, Nadal cruises

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer outclasses Dzumhur, Nadal cruises

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Roger Federer began his 63rd consecutive Grand Slam tournament with a majestic 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 first-round win over little-known Bosnian Damir Dzumhur at Wimbledon in London, on Tuesday.

'Bishop Mulakkal must be removed from his post'

'Bishop Mulakkal must be removed from his post'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'The problem is not lack of evidence, but the unholy alliance between political parties and church authorities.' 'If you are raising a voice against the priest, you and your family will suffer.'

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.

Sasikala paid Rs 2 cr to get VIP treatment in jail, says officer

Sasikala paid Rs 2 cr to get VIP treatment in jail, says officer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

DG (Prisons) rejected allegations, saying action will be taken against DIG D Roopa.

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Soccer Extras: United's Bailly out for four months

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sheena Bora Trial: The driver says bye

Sheena Bora Trial: The driver says bye

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Tuesday was the last that Courtroom 51 saw of Shyamvar Rai, accused No 3 and approver in the Sheena Bora murder trial. True to form, Rai's final hours in the witness box were rather acrimonious. His cross-examination at several points turned downright ugly.

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The home ministry conveyed to the PMO that there was no shortage of rations at any post in paramilitary forces and quality check is being conducted regularly.

Don't divide the army, Mr Defence Minister

Don't divide the army, Mr Defence Minister

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Internal simmering in the army has come to a boil after the government tries to retain a discriminatory promotions policy.

The man who's driving Uber in India

The man who's driving Uber in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Amit Jain tells Shyamal Majumdar about his dream to make Uber the 'safest place in the city'

Whose year will it be in 2016?

Whose year will it be in 2016?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Whose political stock is likely to rise and which leader is most likely to make an impact in the coming year?

Why widespread hunger persists in India

Why widespread hunger persists in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

No large nation has done less to feed its millions of poor than India has in the past decade or two since the beneficial effects of the Green Revolution wore off.

Did Jinnah's marriage shape his politics?

Did Jinnah's marriage shape his politics?

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'If Ruttie had been alive, Jinnah would never have turned communal.'

Generals, quotas damage the army

Generals, quotas damage the army

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A soldier cannot justifiably demand faster, easier promotions based on frequent field tenures

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Football Extras: US women's soccer players sue federation for gender discrimination

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

GST: These 27 items just got cheaper!

GST: These 27 items just got cheaper!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Small and medium enterprises had complained of tedious compliance burden under the Goods and Services Tax

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Stalling the introduction of better emission standards is based on specious logic, especially in a country that has 13 of the world's most polluted cities.

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

How much do you know about Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal?

Hashimpura killings: The trial to nowhere

Hashimpura killings: The trial to nowhere

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Right from the beginning, the State abdicated its responsibility in fixing the blame for the Hashimpura massacres or getting justice for the victims.

Weekend getaways: All you need to know about India's best wine trails

Weekend getaways: All you need to know about India's best wine trails

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

It's time to eat, drink and be merry.

Modi is the only equal among the unequal

Modi is the only equal among the unequal

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

'His politics is pure power politics. It's defined by the struggle that he has gone through.' 'Like Indira Gandhi, he is always suspicious about the people who surround him, he is lonely as he does not trust anyone. And he will not allow anyone to challenge his superiority, be it individual or institutions,' says Ashutosh.

Now, soldiers can complain directly to the Army chief

Now, soldiers can complain directly to the Army chief

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

We would like that people come directly to us rather than resorting to the social media or other means, Gen Rawat said.

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Viveat Susan Pinto & Niraj Bhatt in conversation with Nirvik Singh, chairman and CEO, Grey Group.

Pan-Tamil issues have long since outlived their electoral utility

Pan-Tamil issues have long since outlived their electoral utility

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

As political rivals clamour to retain their pan-Tamil credentials, the BJP may use the 'nationalist' card to even the odds in its favour, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Has Mumbai turned into a small town?

Has Mumbai turned into a small town?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Any city that imposes a ban on food of any kind to appease the sensibility of a particular religion has lost any right to be called cosmopolitan and progressive, feels Tanmaya Nanada

'If the velvet glove comes off, the iron fist will show'

'If the velvet glove comes off, the iron fist will show'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'The thin line is a permanent dilemma with soldiers. You have to appreciate that in that dilemma and chaos there are officers who stand and lead their men.

Sharath finishes 6th at Asian Cup TT

Sharath finishes 6th at Asian Cup TT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Sharath Kamal settled for a creditable sixth spot after going down against South Korean Kim Minseok in a thriller at the 28th Asian Cup table tennis tournament in Jaipur on Saturday.