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Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Did Modi Inspire This Grammy Win?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Now, no one can stop me from making music till the day I die.'

Malabar Exercise: Samudramanthan Message to China?

Malabar Exercise: Samudramanthan Message to China?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Although the Malabar is a routine exercise which has been carried out for several years now, security experts attach a lot of traction to it in view of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, observes Rup Narayan Das.

6 Parenting Tips that Work!

6 Parenting Tips that Work!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

While it is good to appreciate how others manage, set your own goals as a family, says Fatema Agarkar.

What will Maharaj do after Maharaja is sold?

What will Maharaj do after Maharaja is sold?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

There is no reason for keeping an entire ministry with a total staff strength of 2,300, just for the oversight of a few aviation sector laws and regulatory bodies, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Mamata playing politics with the dead: Modi

Mamata playing politics with the dead: Modi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Modi later contended at a rally at Gangarampur in Dakshin Dinajpur, that Banerjee has been abusing him almost every other day as he raises questions on Trinamool Congress track record of "corruption".

US lawmakers ask Pak to avoid aggression against India

US lawmakers ask Pak to avoid aggression against India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

They also asked Pak to take 'demonstrable action' against terrorist groups within its territory.

Restore Art 370 in J-K: Amit Shah dares Rahul

Restore Art 370 in J-K: Amit Shah dares Rahul

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

No PM ever dared to take the decision. It was Modi with his 56-inch chest who made the move, said Shah.

Farm bills need of 21st century, mandis & MSP will stay: PM

Farm bills need of 21st century, mandis & MSP will stay: PM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Attacking critics, he said a "clique" of people exploited farmers for long as they remained in shackles of rules regulating the sale of their produce and stated that this needed to change, which his government has done.

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

China eyes excellence at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

China has smothered most outbreaks within its borders, keeping new case numbers low.

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Set your personal work aside during your work hours. Or else, it may lead to delays and slips in your deliverables at work.

Why India Must Salute The Soldier's Wife

Why India Must Salute The Soldier's Wife

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'These ladies have sacrificed their husbands so that you can celebrate your birthday parties and anniversaries.' 'It is your moral duty to treat them right and with respect.' 'When they visit a bank or a hospital, they should not be made to stand in queue, but treated like Presidents or prime ministers.'

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

'We try to find the extraordinary in the ordinary'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

'We like to look at a screenplay as a spiral staircase.' 'You never know what awaits at the next turning.'

'Putin is a goonda'

'Putin is a goonda'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Sholay wallah kahani hai: 'Gabbar Singh aayega, Gabbar Singh aayega.' 'But what is inside Gabbar Singh nobody knows.'

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'If it hits the right notes, actors will start trusting me with new stories.'

Don't need 'poster boy', will fight all polls solo: Shiv Sena

Don't need 'poster boy', will fight all polls solo: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

The Sena also said that forming a partnershipwith the BJP means "killing your own freedom of janadhar."

IAS officer: How can I be a Godse-wadi?

IAS officer: How can I be a Godse-wadi?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'It is a travesty that I have to prove my commitment to Gandhi and to this country.'

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Why did Kerala governor fast against dowry?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'What we see today is bargaining.' 'The man's family sets a price for him and then they start bargaining.' 'He is sold to the family that offers the highest price.' 'In this market, a woman is just a commodity to be sold because if she remained at home, it is a humiliation for the family.'

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

'Scanty, sketchy evidence': Court grants bail to Disha Ravi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Ravi was arrested by a Cyber Cell team of the Delhi Police from Bengaluru and brought to Delhi. She was currently in police custody.

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists including Rajdeep Sardesai in connection with first information reports lodged against them for their alleged 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally on the Republic Day.

Myanmar allows traffic rights to Indian airlines

Myanmar allows traffic rights to Indian airlines

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

At present, there is no direct air connectivity between India and Myanmar.

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An SIT officer probing the murder case said the investigation is in final stage and a chargesheet will be filed in two months.

Does Biden trust India?

Does Biden trust India?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Blinken visit indicated that the Biden administration is still somewhat tentative about the specifics of its relations with India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has served multiple stints at India's embassy in Washington, DC.

Restore safeguards of Art 370 but within Constitution

Restore safeguards of Art 370 but within Constitution

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Armed forces and the police can only ensure that violence is kept under control but for any kind of lasting peace, politicians will have to find an answer to the perception that the Indian State is anti-Islam. Therein lies the biggest challenge to the Modi government, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retired).

Will your TV viewing bills actually come down? No, says Crisil

Will your TV viewing bills actually come down? No, says Crisil

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Based on current pricing, the monthly TV bill can go up by 25 per cent from Rs 230-240 to around Rs 300 per month for viewers who opt for the top 10 channels, but will come down for those who opt up to top 5 channels, Crisil senior director Sachin Gupta has said.

Govt lends HELP to revive oil sector

Govt lends HELP to revive oil sector

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The pricing and marketing freedom for exploitation would be capped by a ceiling price.

With an eye on China, India-Vietnam vow to work for prosperous Indo-Pacific

With an eye on China, India-Vietnam vow to work for prosperous Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Modi said both sides expressed commitment for an open, efficient and rules-based regional architecture and to expand bilateral maritime cooperation further.

Dalit scholar Anand Teltumbde sent to NIA custody; Navlakha arrested

Dalit scholar Anand Teltumbde sent to NIA custody; Navlakha arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Teltumbde, Navlakha and nine other civil liberties activists have been booked under the stringent provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for having alleged Maoist links and conspiring to overthrow the government.

Motera is done, what will Tuesday bring?

Motera is done, what will Tuesday bring?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Both countries are closer than before due to these two leaders's public display of mutual connectivity and warm exchanges of words, but how it will help India to serve its interests will be known on Tuesday.

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The episode of Lord Rama's pursuit to catch the golden deer was selected for the robotic application and a total of four leather puppets -- Lord Rama, Goddess Sitha, Lakshmana and the Deer -- were automated.

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'We must not forget who we are and what courage and bravery were shown by our ancestors to bring us closer to the freedom we enjoy today,' says Tarun Vijay after attending the Gudi Padwa in Goa.

Rajasthan Crisis: Explained: Anti-Defection Law

Rajasthan Crisis: Explained: Anti-Defection Law

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

A major drawback of the Anti-Defection Law is the lack of precise definition of defection itself, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

From Twitter to Facebook to Spotify, everyone it seems is clambering aboard the social audio bandwagon. Neha Alawadhi reports.

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'

America's race bitterness erupts in India's communal bitterness

America's race bitterness erupts in India's communal bitterness

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'India shares the world's pain, but India's pain is not the world's.' 'Little that occurs here is even reported abroad,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Thousands out to protest Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The protesters poured into the city from different parts of the state, particularly the Vokkaliga stronghold of Old Mysuru region, in response to "Raj Bhavan Chalo" call given by various outfits of the community.

Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Quad nations vow better cooperation to check Chinese influence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In his opening remarks at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo of the Quadrilateral coalition, also known as 'Quad', External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remained committed to a rules-based world order, respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and peaceful resolution of disputes.

BJP controls Facebook, says Rahul; Prasad hits back

BJP controls Facebook, says Rahul; Prasad hits back

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'Losers who cannot influence people even in their own party keep cribbing that the entire world is controlled by the BJP and RSS'

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Kamala Harris: Lessons on Democracy on Besant Nagar Beach

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Whatever be Kamala Harris's preference for her identity, many Indians in the US will rally around her as she is the first person with Indian blood in her veins to get close to the White House, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

We are proud of Kanhaiya, says kin visiting JNU

We are proud of Kanhaiya, says kin visiting JNU

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

An uncle and brother of Jawaharlal Nehru University students union president Kanhaiya Kumar, who is in jail in connection with a sedition case, have said the kind of support students and global intellectuals have shown for him makes them proud of the Bihar boy.

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

I-Day Speech: Why was Modi silent about China?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'He spoke about 20 jawans in Ladakh, but he couldn't even name China.' 'He said the world had seen what had been achieved, even though we Indians don't know because Modi has himself said that nothing had happened and nobody had come,' points out Aakar Patel.