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Will legalise MSP for crops if ....: Kharge amid farmers' Parliament march

Will legalise MSP for crops if ....: Kharge amid farmers' Parliament march

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Kharge also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the people should not believe Modi's "guarantees".

SP leader's tea-seller remark is 'anti-poor': Modi

SP leader's tea-seller remark is 'anti-poor': Modi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party led by its prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on senior Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal after he mocked Modi's credentials for leading the country saying a tea-seller cannot make a good prime minister.

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

A Muslim man used to work on the tandoor at my restaurant. But due to this issue, I asked him to leave. Because people can make an issue over it. We don't want such trouble here

Assam's 1994 fake encounter case settles with compensation for kin victims

Assam's 1994 fake encounter case settles with compensation for kin victims

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Seven accused army personnel, including a major general and two colonels, escaped from any punishment even though a military court initially and a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry found they were involved in the alleged crime.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

Do public sector boards serve any purpose?

Do public sector boards serve any purpose?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

These boards need to function efficiently to maximise the wealth of the nation.

Youth Are 83% Of The Unemployed

Youth Are 83% Of The Unemployed

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'The youth is stressed and students are depressed.'

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The welfare schemes of the government, particularly Lakshmir Bhandar, have had a major impact on the electoral outcome.

Is Rishi Sunak Taking Jewellery Making Lessons?

Is Rishi Sunak Taking Jewellery Making Lessons?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Britain's political pundits don't believe Rishi Sunak and his Conservative party will win next year's general election, so we wonder if the Stanford grad is preparing for a post election career.

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

On June 26, for the likes of me, the music died. Any impression of potential change held forth by the outcome of the 2024 general election, was vaporised, reveals Shyam G Menon.

Modi began personal attacks: Mani Shankar Aiyar on tea-vendor jibe

Modi began personal attacks: Mani Shankar Aiyar on tea-vendor jibe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Congress MP Mani Shankar Aiyar, who stirred up a controversy with his "tea-vendor" taunt against Narendra Modi, on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate of starting personal attacks against leaders and said he had only given a "fitting reply".

Why didn't chowkidar...: Kharge on Modi's Adani-Ambani charge

Why didn't chowkidar...: Kharge on Modi's Adani-Ambani charge

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Alleging that the BJP would end democracy if it was not voted out, Kharge said it was because of this democracy that a tea-seller's son could become the prime minister of India and he, the son of a labourer, could become the president of the opposition Congress.

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Referring to the ED's claim about the politician eating mangoes, sweets, aalo-poori etc regularly, he said these were provided to him only a few times.

Only Arunachal seat where non-tribals hold the key

Only Arunachal seat where non-tribals hold the key

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Of the 20,831 voters in this assembly constituency, an overwhelming majority of around 18,000 are not tribals.

School student killed in clashes at Assam tea estate

School student killed in clashes at Assam tea estate

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

A school student was killed and 14 others, including nine policemen, were injured in a clash which led to police firing in a tea estate in Assam's Jorhat district, police sources said on Monday.

MNS activists serve black tea to protest fuel price hike

MNS activists serve black tea to protest fuel price hike

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The demonstration was staged at the Alka Talkies Square in Pune where the women lit the earthen stove fire using wood and kerosene and offered the tea without milk to the bystanders, even as party workers raised anti-government slogans denouncing the fuel price hike.

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'The Opposition will continue to be attacked through misuse of agencies, civil society will be force-marched towards extinction and India's plummeting on global indices will continue.' 'Minorities and especially Muslims will continue to have open season declared on them. Institutions will continue their decline,' predicts Aakar Patel.

Discontent grows within Trinamool, BJP in Bengal

Discontent grows within Trinamool, BJP in Bengal

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Discontentment seems to be increasing by the day in sections of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal with several leaders of both camps expressing displeasure over the selection of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

What Delhi duties does Modi plan for Shivraj Singh?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Speaking at a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Harda on April 24, Modi praised Chouhan saying the two had served together in the party organisation and also as chief ministers.

Macron may stop for roadside chai in Jaipur, pay through UPI

Macron may stop for roadside chai in Jaipur, pay through UPI

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

French president Emmanuel Macron arrived on Thursday in a decked-up Jaipur city, where he will spend several hours savouring the sites -- and perhaps some roadside chai -- before engaging in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening India France ties.

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The TDP and JD-U will have a lot to answer inside Parliament, day after day, session after session, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

200 tea stalls in Tamil Nadu to be named after Narendra Modi!

200 tea stalls in Tamil Nadu to be named after Narendra Modi!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

A newly formed 'apolitical' organisation of youths in Tamil Nadu -- NaMo Peravai (NaMo Movement) -- has planned to name 200 tea stalls in the state after the Gujarat chief minister.

PHOTOS: Modi's Vadodara nomination backed by tea vendor, royal

PHOTOS: Modi's Vadodara nomination backed by tea vendor, royal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday filed his nomination from the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat making a pitch for "good governance" and emphasising his links with the region.

Pawar would 'love to have tea with Bal Thackeray'

Pawar would 'love to have tea with Bal Thackeray'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Friday said that he 'would love to have a cup of tea with Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray' during UPA presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee's visit to Mumbai next week.

New citizenship law insult to Savarkar's views: Uddhav

New citizenship law insult to Savarkar's views: Uddhav

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

When asked about implementation of the CAA in Maharashtra, Thackeray said that will be dependent upon the ruling of the supreme court.

Nitish attends function with Union minister, Tejashwi absent

Nitish attends function with Union minister, Tejashwi absent

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Amid speculation that he may do yet another volte face and return to the National Democratic Alliance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday visited Buxar district, bordering Uttar Pradesh, to attend a function where senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey was also present.

TMC 'looted' central funds through 'fake job cards': Modi

TMC 'looted' central funds through 'fake job cards': Modi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Giving a clarion call to defeat the Mamata Banerjee-led party in West Bengal, the prime minister while addressing a mega rally in Siliguri said, "The road to oust the corrupt TMC government from West Bengal will open from the Lok Sabha polls."

Nishad Party chief who eyed dy CM's post settles for MLC seat

Nishad Party chief who eyed dy CM's post settles for MLC seat

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Nishad party president Sanjay Nishad, who had demanded deputy chief minister post but settled with his nomination as an MLC, thanked the BJP on Monday and said his party will ensure the NDA's victory in next year's Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.

Modi can only sell tea, says Mani Shankar Aiyar; then retracts

Modi can only sell tea, says Mani Shankar Aiyar; then retracts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

In remarks that are likely to stoke a controversy, Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Friday mocked Narendra Modi's prime ministerial ambitions and said a place will be identified for the Gujarat chief minister to distribute tea in New Delhi.

Telangana candidates make dosas, perform street dances

Telangana candidates make dosas, perform street dances

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

From making dosas at a roadside eatery to trying out skills using a pair of scissors at a hair cutting saloon, politicians leave no stone unturned to impress voters during the run-up to the upcoming Telangana assembly polls.

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

History Unfolds At Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

With the strain and anxiety of the longest Lok Sabha polls now behind the leaders, governance, with consensus, is the next step.

Oppn boycotts Lok Sabha proceedings against Adhir's suspension

Oppn boycotts Lok Sabha proceedings against Adhir's suspension

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Opposition parties of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) boycotted Lok Sabha proceedings on Friday to protest the suspension of Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from the House.

Diabetic Kejriwal eating mangoes, sweets to get bail: ED

Diabetic Kejriwal eating mangoes, sweets to get bail: ED

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

This is being done to make grounds for medical bail, the ED told the court

Rs 2 lakh to anyone who bought tea from Modi: Digvijaya Singh

Rs 2 lakh to anyone who bought tea from Modi: Digvijaya Singh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The Congress leader claimed that Modi himself had "once admitted" he was a matriculate but was now claiming to be a graduate.

Dhoka: Round D Corner Review

Dhoka: Round D Corner Review

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

At no point in Dhoka: Round D Corner does the tension build up as it goes quickly from thriller to unintentional comedy, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in the hill station air and vintage locale.

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Recipe: The JRD Club Sandwich

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Treat yourself to two of Chef Satish Arora's signature five-star dishes.

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.

Maha BJP chief under fire over 'manage journalists' audio clip

Maha BJP chief under fire over 'manage journalists' audio clip

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

These "instructions" were purportedly given by Bawankule in Ahmednagar where he was addressing a gathering of BJP workers on the management of poll booths.