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Vimal Kumar 'pivotal' to Saina's resurgence

Vimal Kumar 'pivotal' to Saina's resurgence

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal feels that year 2015 is one of the best of her career but rued that a series of injuries affected her chances of winning more titles.

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

'Mughals had nothing to do with Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

'William Mustoe, the director of horticulture during British rule, named the Presidential Palace garden after the Mughals.' 'He simply kept the name because it was made on the pattern of a Mughal garden.''He simply kept the name Mughal gardens because it was made on the pattern of Mughal garden.'

5 lessons you can learn from Sharad Pawar

5 lessons you can learn from Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

There are many life lessons to be learnt from the way Sharad Pawar handled the Maharashtra political crisis.

'BJP's downfall has come now'

'BJP's downfall has come now'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'The people of Jharkhand know that Modi is not going to become chief minister, so why should they vote for the BJP?'

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf traces the journey of PM-CARES from its founding to finally admitting it is not a government fund.

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'The BJP is the most progressive force within Hinduism today.'

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Veteran doctor and educationist from Karnataka Belle Monappa Hegde and archaeology legend B B Lal were also given the Padma Vibhushan awards.

'Govt wants disruption of Parliament'

'Govt wants disruption of Parliament'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

'The PM says he believes in discussion and debate, then why are discussions and debates not being allowed in Parliament?'

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Modi, who will be addressing the General Debate for the first time in five years, has a packed bilateral and multilateral agenda beginning September 23 till September 27.

When will Indian doubles players become world beaters?

When will Indian doubles players become world beaters?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Seasoned shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa is impressed with the progress made by India's doubles players on the Pro circuit but says they will take some time to develop into world beaters.

'Akhilesh became a Twitter politician, he was busy tweeting'

'Akhilesh became a Twitter politician, he was busy tweeting'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'Akhilesh did politics like Rabi and Kharif crop which come once a year. Politics is not seasonal, you have to harvest your field all through the year and only then you get a good crop' Political analyst lists 12 reasons why Akhilesh Yadav lost the UP elections.

Inconsistent world-conqueror Sindhu, fast-rising Lakshya steer Indian badminton in 2019

Inconsistent world-conqueror Sindhu, fast-rising Lakshya steer Indian badminton in 2019

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

PV Sindhu finally fetched India its first ever World Championships gold in the sport but spent rest of the year struggling for form.

'My conscience didn't allow me to take the award'

'My conscience didn't allow me to take the award'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

'Farmers must get Maximum Support Price instead of Minimum Support Price.'

Campaign ends for first phase of Bihar elections

Campaign ends for first phase of Bihar elections

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The BJP's quest for dominance over the states political scene, evident from a seat-sharing deal as part of which it clinched nearly as many constituencies as the Janata Dal-United its senior partner so far- resonated during the election campaign.

Sindhu, Srikanth lead India's charge for elusive gold at Asian Games

Sindhu, Srikanth lead India's charge for elusive gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

In-form PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to break new grounds as they spearhead India's charge for an elusive gold at the 18th Asian Games badminton event which begins with the team competitions, in Jakarta, on Sunday.

The BJP leader who quit over Delhi riots

The BJP leader who quit over Delhi riots

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

'Modi should arrest Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra and Parvesh Sharma.' 'These leaders were instigating mobs and spreading hatred and they must be thrown in jail.' 'I had seen dreams of a new India under Modi, but now I am disillusioned with him.'

Separatist Geelani snubs Pak, turns down invite for Eid Milan

Separatist Geelani snubs Pak, turns down invite for Eid Milan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

In a surprise snub to Pakistan, hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani decided to "boycott" the Eid Milan being hosted by Pakistan high commissioner Abdul Basit in Delhi on July 21, making it the first time that he has turned down such an invite.

'There is no need for Parliament, BJP should lock this Parliament'

'There is no need for Parliament, BJP should lock this Parliament'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'A country cannot be run on lines that everyone should be in agreement and those who disagree should be silenced.' 'If this is how they look at democracy, then I can only wish good luck to the future of parliamentary democracy in India.'

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

'Punjab police put PM's life in danger'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'The PM of India was 20 km away from the Pakistan border and he is one of the persons under extreme threat from that country and they put his life in danger.'

Why Mamata left the Congress!

Why Mamata left the Congress!

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'Mamata wanted the Congress in alliance with the BJP in Bengal against the Left Front government.' 'Pranab Mukherjee opposed it, stating it would amount to compromising on secularism.' 'In 2021, Mamata defeats the BJP and becomes a champion of secularism.'

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Viral Acharya is the eighth economist to quit since the Modi government took office.

PM gifts Rani Lakshmibai's petition to Abbott

PM gifts Rani Lakshmibai's petition to Abbott

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gifted Australian lawyer John Lang's 1854 petition on behalf of Rani Lakshmibai against the East India Company to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott.

Coach Gopi confident of rich medal haul at Badminton World C'ships

Coach Gopi confident of rich medal haul at Badminton World C'ships

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Confident about their preparation for the upcoming World Championships, India's chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand said the home shuttlers have the best chance of winning multiple medals at the prestigious tournament next month.

Digital India, Virtual Reality

Digital India, Virtual Reality

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Why is the government unwilling to disclose the winners of its DigiDhan Yojana?

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

'Is Kharge What Young India Needs?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'Dr Shashi Tharoor by far is a much better choice.'

Sindhu hopes to be fit in time for CWG

Sindhu hopes to be fit in time for CWG

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

P V Sindhu hoped to regain peak fitness before the start of individual events and assured India will return with multiple medals.

India, Japan sign MoU to turn Varanasi into a 'smart city'

India, Japan sign MoU to turn Varanasi into a 'smart city'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

This will serve as framework for Smart heritage city programme between the two countries

'Will Kejriwal allow Mann to run Punjab?'

'Will Kejriwal allow Mann to run Punjab?'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'Had the Congress made Sidhu its CM face, they would have won 80 out of 117 seats.'

Govt exploring public financing for road projects: Gadkari

Govt exploring public financing for road projects: Gadkari

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Speaking during the Question Hour, the road transport and highways minister said the country has set several world records in road construction despite COVID-19. The construction of Zoji La tunnel on the Srinagar-Leh highway will be completed before 2024, while another Z-Morh tunnel will be completed in the next three months, he added.

Looks like it's going to be India day in Sydney!

Looks like it's going to be India day in Sydney!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The Indian diaspora in Australia will seek to recreate the Madison Square Garden magic when they will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sydney on Monday in the country's largest indoor arena.

No stopping Super Sindhu at World Tour Finals

No stopping Super Sindhu at World Tour Finals

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu continued her unbeaten run while debutant Sameer Verma also qualified for the knockout stage with a straight-game win in his last Group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals.

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

'I stayed like a common prisoner and did not ask for any privileges'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The place I used to sleep in the jail had a big window high up on the opposite side, where at sunrise and sunset time a bird would drop in every day.' 'It could be an eagle or a peacock. And sometimes a monkey.' 'Those moments calmed you, brought hope...'

Why did PM not protest use of 'India-administered J&K' by US, asks Congress

Why did PM not protest use of 'India-administered J&K' by US, asks Congress

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Azad asked why none of the ministers have issued a single statement of apology or the protest?

10 reasons why Jitin Prasada matters for the BJP

10 reasons why Jitin Prasada matters for the BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Can Jitin Prasada retain the BJP's Brahmin vote in UP?

'No one will dare to hold the BJP flag in Punjab'

'No one will dare to hold the BJP flag in Punjab'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

'BJP leaders are trying to save their lives in Punjab.'

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar to travel to Pakistan on March 3

Foreign Secretary Jaishankar to travel to Pakistan on March 3

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The visit comes seven months after India cancelled foreign secretary-level talks.

'This is an election gimmick'

'This is an election gimmick'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

'This is how Narendra Modi-Amit Shah rule. They are now announcing that these arrested Naxalites want to kill Modi.'

BlackRock to host global investors meet in India next year

BlackRock to host global investors meet in India next year

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

World's largest asset manager Blackrock will host a global investors meet in India next year, CEO Laurence Flik conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Sadik encounter case: Court notice to CBI on bail plea of cop

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad on Monday issued notice to the investigating agency on a bail plea filed by retired police officer I A Syed, an accused in the 2003 Sadik Jamal alleged fake encounter case.

IBM keen on participating in Smart Cities, Digital India projects

IBM keen on participating in Smart Cities, Digital India projects

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

US-based global technology giant IBM expressed keen interest in participating in India's newly-launched initiatives like Smart Cities and Digital India.