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Tilak, Washington Pray For T20 Success

Tilak, Washington Pray For T20 Success

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Ahead of the India's opener against Australia, Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma visited the Simhachalam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Vishakhapatnam.

Subramanian Swamy believes he will be a better FM than Jaitley

Subramanian Swamy believes he will be a better FM than Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

"I am an economist. He is a lawyer. How can he be better than me," Swamy, whose antagonism for Jaitley is open, said at an event in New Delhi on Saturday.

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman, observes Divya Nair.

Indian archers shine bright in Asia Cup

Indian archers shine bright in Asia Cup

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The archers have also confirmed 10 more medals including at least three gold on Sunday.

If I disregard discipline there would be a bloodbath: Swamy

If I disregard discipline there would be a bloodbath: Swamy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

"People giving me unasked for advice of discipline and restraint don't realise that if I disregard discipline there would be a bloodbath," he tweeted in an obvious attack on Jaitley.

Chubby at 29, Fit at 41: Meet body builder Sonali Swami

Chubby at 29, Fit at 41: Meet body builder Sonali Swami

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

One look at her pictures an your jaws will drop forever.

BJP upset over Swamy's tirades against Jaitley, top babus

BJP upset over Swamy's tirades against Jaitley, top babus

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

There is concern in the organisation and the leadership over the unbridled criticism aimed at the Finance Ministry.

Congress attacks Subramanian Swamy's cavalcade with eggs, ink

Congress attacks Subramanian Swamy's cavalcade with eggs, ink

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Police used mild force to disperse the protesters in which some of them received minor injuries.

Bigg Boss 10: Has Swami Om gone for good?

Bigg Boss 10: Has Swami Om gone for good?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Bigg Boss ordered Manveer to pack Swami Om's bags. Does that signal a surprise eviction, wonders Divya Nair.

Ram temple trust seeks FCRA nod to accept foreign donations

Ram temple trust seeks FCRA nod to accept foreign donations

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Swami Giri said the trust has so far collected more than Rs 3200 crore in donations from individuals and organizations within the country.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

BJP following Congress' 'outdated China policy: Swamy

BJP following Congress' 'outdated" China policy: Swamy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Swamy said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should convene a conference of "insiders" to draw up a new policy especially after the recent Lakhvi episode.

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

Opportunistic 'INDI alliance' failed: Modi

Opportunistic 'INDI alliance' failed: Modi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exuded confidence that people have voted in record numbers to re-elect the National Democratic Alliance government and said the 'opportunistic INDI Alliance' failed to strike a chord with the voters who rejected their 'regressive politics'.

SC to hear Swamy's plea on Ram Temple construction

SC to hear Swamy's plea on Ram Temple construction

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Swamy has contended that the pendency of the appeals in the SC has restricted his fundamental right to worship and enjoy dignity of life.

Swamy raises red flag against GST body

Swamy raises red flag against GST body

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

He also pointed out that the home ministry was neither consulted, nor did it give the necessary security clearance

Cong urges EC to stop Modi's meditation telecast, says it's poll code breach

Cong urges EC to stop Modi's meditation telecast, says it's poll code breach

Rediff.com30 May 2024

A delegation of Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, Abhishek Singhvi and Syed Naseer Hussain met the Election Commission and handed over a memorandum with complaints of alleged model code violations by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Swamy meets Rajapaksa, discusses Tamil issue

Swamy meets Rajapaksa, discusses Tamil issue

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy met Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo and requested him to mobilise other Tamil parties in the northern province besides the dominant Tamil National Alliance to achieve political reconciliation.

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'Are we expected to merely sit outside and applaud when the prime minister installs the idol of Ram Lalla?

SRK, Suhana, Nayanthara Visit Tirupati

SRK, Suhana, Nayanthara Visit Tirupati

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

After seeking blessings at the Vaishno Devi temple, Shah Rukh Khan visited Tirupati and offered prayers at the famous Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple.

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Jagadish and Anukumar were taken into custody from the district headquarters town of Chitradurga by a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dinakar.

From YSRCP to Mumbai Indians: Rayudu's unexpected move

From YSRCP to Mumbai Indians: Rayudu's unexpected move

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Ambati Rayudu clarified the swift exit from Andhra Pradesh's ruling party, YSRCP, just ten days after joining.

HC disqualifies JD-S MLA for poll malpractice, grants 1-month time to appeal

HC disqualifies JD-S MLA for poll malpractice, grants 1-month time to appeal

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The court, however, kept the disqualification in suspension for one month, allowing Swamy to file an appeal in the Supreme Court.

Tharoor knows who murdered Sunanda, says Swamy

Tharoor knows who murdered Sunanda, says Swamy

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday said that former Union minister Shashi Tharoor was aware as to who was involved in the murder of his wife Sunanda Pushkar and added that the police should question the Congress leader.

Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Rediff.com20 May 2024

They then vandalised the premises, breaking CCTV cameras and locking the main gate before leaving, he said.

Team Anna behaving like Naxals: Swamy

Team Anna behaving like Naxals: Swamy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy on Thursday alleged that Team Anna was behaving like "naxalites" as they were "not keen on solutions" and instead bent on dragging the issue of corruption.

Bigg Boss 10: What, really, is Om Swami's strategy?

Bigg Boss 10: What, really, is Om Swami's strategy?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

And why was he crying?

Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

As per the Ministry sources, a special request was made by the BCCI to the sports ministry to include Shami's name as he didn't originally feature in the list of the country's second-highest sporting honour.

Intruders sat quietly in visitors gallery, jumped down suddenly

Intruders sat quietly in visitors gallery, jumped down suddenly

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Visitors at the public gallery of Lok Sabha on Wednesday said the two protesters who jumped into the House's chamber were sitting quietly and disrupted the proceedings "all of a sudden".

Swamy meets CBI Director over black money

Swamy meets CBI Director over black money

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy on Monday met Central Bureau of Investigation director and demanded registration of cases against Indians who have allegedly stashed away money in foreign banks.

Relief for Chidambaram, court dismisses Swamy's plea

Relief for Chidambaram, court dismisses Swamy's plea

Rediff.com4 Feb 2012

In a huge relief for Union Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram, a special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Saturday dismissed a petition by Janata Party President Dr Subramanian Swamy seeking to make Chidambaram a co-accused in the 2G spectrum case.

Why should I dislike Chidambaram?: Swamy

Why should I dislike Chidambaram?: Swamy

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

'He has said he was my student at Harvard. I don't recall that. I guess he must have been a poor student. If he had been a good student, I would have remembered him.' Dr Subramanian Swamy, outspoken and controversial, as always.

The Illusion Of LAC Disengagement

The Illusion Of LAC Disengagement

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Disengagement from the LAC will remain a chimera because China has given enough indications that the PLA will not move back any more. China has even deployed drones to monitor and deny any patrolling by Indian troops even in the buffer zones which are all in Indian Territory, explains Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Swamy attacks Jung, says he takes instructions from Ahmed Patel

Swamy attacks Jung, says he takes instructions from Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

He made the attack on Jung while joining a protest by BJP MP Maheish Girri, who demanded an apology from CM Kejriwal for linking him to the murder of an NDMC official.

'Modi's Speech Is A Response To Congress Obsession With Vote Bank Politics'

'Modi's Speech Is A Response To Congress Obsession With Vote Bank Politics'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The Congress wants to distort the very fabric of Indian society because they are obsessed with vote bank politics.'

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the disqualification of Janata Dal-Secular MLA D C Gowrishankar Swamy from the Tumkur Rural constituency in Karnataka and allowed him to contest the upcoming assembly polls in the southern state.

Sunanda probe: HC dismisses Swamy's plea, calls it 'political interest litigation'

Sunanda probe: HC dismisses Swamy's plea, calls it 'political interest litigation'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The court said the petition by Swamy cannot be entertained as a PIL.

Indian compound mixed team enters final

Indian compound mixed team enters final

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Priyansh advanced to the compound mixed team final, confirming India's second medal, while Deepika Kumari brightened the country's gloomy recurve campaign, reaching to her second successive Archery World Cup semifinals after her comeback in the Stage 2 of the event, in Yecheon on Friday.

Swamy uses small bank licences to fire at Rajan again

Swamy uses small bank licences to fire at Rajan again

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The BJP MP said the guidelines for grant of licences were 'brazenly flouted'.

Prof Shoma Sen walks out of prison after 6 years

Prof Shoma Sen walks out of prison after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case accused and former Nagpur University professor Shoma Sen was released from a prison in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, an official said.