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Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

"Is this where our country is headed? Had we dreamt of a country where there was no space for dissent, where only the rich and powerful are heard and where the poorest and most vulnerable are oppressed? Where there once was law, there is now only darkness," he said in the video in Urdu.

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Modi said there has been a 'silent revolution'.

'Big jolt to govt': Oppn welcomes SC order on J-K

'Big jolt to govt': Oppn welcomes SC order on J-K

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

"Modiji reminded that nation bows before Constitution and not him!"

Police registers FIR over Aadhaar data breach, names scribe

Police registers FIR over Aadhaar data breach, names scribe

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

UIDAI Deputy Director B M Patnaik informed the police that an input was received from The Tribune that the newspaper purchased a service being offered by anonymous sellers over WhatsApp that provided unrestricted access to details of any of the more than 1 billion Aadhaar numbers created in India, the police said on Sunday.

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

10 ways in which Modi changed my life for the better

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf lists 10 ways in his life has improved under the first Modi Sarkar.

'Kangana is nothing like what people perceive her'

'Kangana is nothing like what people perceive her'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

'She was the captain of the ship, so she had to handle every character well.' 'She took care of everyone.'

CBI books Bhupinder Singh Hooda in fresh land acquisition case

CBI books Bhupinder Singh Hooda in fresh land acquisition case

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The case is understood to be related to the alleged irregularities in land allotment in 2009, sources said.

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

'I'm being called a Pakistani whore'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'If this is the India you're talking about, where there is no space for minorities, where you have hate, where people can enter universities and beat students up, let me be anti-national.' 'I'll carry that as a badge of honour.'

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The travel ban is the third version of a contentious policy that Trump first sought to implement a week after taking office in January.

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Congress releases manifesto, vows to waive farm loans

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot said the manifesto was prepared after taking opinions through multiple platforms such as social media.

'Others have rights too': Shaheen Bagh mediators meet protesters

'Others have rights too': Shaheen Bagh mediators meet protesters

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Sadhana Ramachandran and Sanjay Hegde speaking to the protesters said, "The Supreme Court has upheld your right to protest. But then other citizens also have their rights and it should also be maintained."

Why Poonam Mahajan wants NRI MPs in the Lok Sabha

Why Poonam Mahajan wants NRI MPs in the Lok Sabha

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

BJP leader Poonam Mahajan explains why she believes that NRIs joining Parliament will strengthen democracy.

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Why has Mumbai's cyber police taken no action against these WhatsApp groups who everyday, commit offences under the Indian Penal Code? The police cannot be unaware of their existence, observes Shruthi Marathe.

Four years of Modi govt: Hyper-active yes, but...

Four years of Modi govt: Hyper-active yes, but...

Rediff.com26 May 2018

'Nationalism built on divisiveness cannot strengthen the country, or help the economy improve its performance,' points out T N Ninan.

For Urmila it's all politics and no movies... for now

For Urmila it's all politics and no movies... for now

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The star-turned-politician said that she isn't approaching her stint in politics as a star, but would rather be known as a people's representative.

Don't observe Valentine's Day: Pakistan president

Don't observe Valentine's Day: Pakistan president

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Hussain said that a blind following of western traditions will lead to a degradation of "our values

'I get comfortable with anything that is not me'

'I get comfortable with anything that is not me'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'As long as you are moving, it's all right.' 'You are going to fall, you are going to have to pick yourself up and sometimes, it will hurt.' 'Sometimes, you would just want to lie there and look at the fan.'

Can a citizen's petition under Article 32 be discouraged?

Can a citizen's petition under Article 32 be discouraged?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The right conferred by Article 32 has been considered as a part of the 'basic structure of the Constitution', and thus cannot be taken away by anybody, not even by amending the Constitution.'

Rahul Gandhi attacks govt over net neutrality issue

Rahul Gandhi attacks govt over net neutrality issue

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Rahul Gandhi took a dig at PM Modi, saying his 'Digital India' scheme cannot become a "euphemism" for an Internet controlled by large remote corporations.

In Shikaripura, discussions centre around Yeddyurappa's 'fading glory'

In Shikaripura, discussions centre around Yeddyurappa's 'fading glory'

Rediff.com1 May 2018

In BS Yeddyurappa's constituency, Shikaripura, many question BJP's 'sidelining' of its chief ministerial candidate.

How Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook and his purpose in life

How Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook and his purpose in life

Rediff.com26 May 2017

In his address to the Harvard class of 2017, Thursday, he shared his Harvard memories and spoke about finding purpose and meaning in one's life.

Bulandshahr rape: SC asks CBI to serve notice to Azam Khan for his remarks

Bulandshahr rape: SC asks CBI to serve notice to Azam Khan for his remarks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

While issuing a notice, the apex court pulled up both the Samajwadi Party-led state government and Azam Khan for their unwarranted comments.

NaMo, India's first social media PM

NaMo, India's first social media PM

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'With changing times, elections no longer are won by giving subsidies, doles and gifts before and after.' 'Entitlements, rightful gains of growth and economic development and the like are becoming important for increasingly conscious and demanding voters, especially younger voters,' points out Bheemaiah Krishnan Ravi.

'Shooting Star Trek is very unique'

'Shooting Star Trek is very unique'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'You are working with the best of the lot.' 'The best part is that they treat you equally, unlike in India.'

Hyd: Scribes and parties condemn police action over DGP episode

Hyd: Scribes and parties condemn police action over DGP episode

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Political parties and the journalists unions which kept quiet over the arrest of two reporters in connection with the report on the Director General of Police V dinesh Reddy's visit to a godman in the old city of Hyderabad have swung into action after the police booked cases against the editor and resident editor of The Hindu newspaper.

After 'Hindu Pakistan', now Tharoor slams BJP with 'Taliban in Hinduism' jibe

After 'Hindu Pakistan', now Tharoor slams BJP with 'Taliban in Hinduism' jibe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Who has given them the right to decide that I am not a Hindu like them'

Too busy to exercise? The excuse killer is here!

Too busy to exercise? The excuse killer is here!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Apple Watch Series 3 is a promising health and fitness companion.

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Balbir's death marks end of hockey's golden era

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If Dhyan Chand's wizardry was a source of joy in a colonised India, Balbir Singh Sr's artistry was an inspiration for an India trying to find its bearings post-independence.

India keen to take ties with ASEAN to new heights

India keen to take ties with ASEAN to new heights

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Giving a fresh impetus to its ties with ASEAN, India today said it would soon draft a five-year action plan starting 2016 for enhancing connectivity and cooperation in diverse areas and hoped the long-delayed free trade pact on services and investment will be signed later this month.

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

India, Japan agree to initiate 2+2 dialogue

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

During the 13th annual summit, the two prime ministers reviewed developments in bilateral relations and explored new areas of cooperation, focusing on shared vision for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, where China is flexing its muscles.

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Naveen Babu doesn't understand importance of Ayushman Bharat: PM in Odisha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The PM alleged that a 'PC' (percentage commission) culture has become the state government's identity.

'A person who has understood Islam will never become a fundamentalist'

'A person who has understood Islam will never become a fundamentalist'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'When you have the freedom to have mosques, the freedom to have madrasas and the freedom to pray, why should you turn to terrorism?' 'Both mother and father are equally important to every person. Similarly, both our country and religion are important for a citizen.' 'I would say that terrorism has no religion. A small segment of people from all religions are terrorists.'

Bhubaneswar: PM holds roadshow amid chants of 'Modi, Modi'

Bhubaneswar: PM holds roadshow amid chants of 'Modi, Modi'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Defying the security cordon, Modi even got off his vehicle a couple of times, walked to the people waiting for him.

Why Modi played the Baloch card

Why Modi played the Baloch card

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Modi talking about Balochistan, PoK and Gilgit is a tectonic shift in India's policy towards Pakistan, says Abhay Jere.

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Tablighi Jamaat avoided confrontation, stayed clear of conversion of non-Muslims, abjured politics and focused only on religious attainment. >A fascinating excerpt from Ziya Us Salam's Inside The Tablighi Jamaat.

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Bangladesh foreign, home ministers cancel India visit over CAB

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The foreign minister said he has other engagements in Bangladesh while the home minister cancelled the visit due to ongoing protests against CAB.

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Andreessen made a objectionable tweet about India after Trai ruled against Facebook's free but restricted internet programme

'SC verdict on activists' arrest unfortunate and unexpected'

'SC verdict on activists' arrest unfortunate and unexpected'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere in the arrest of five rights activists in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence case and declined to appoint a SIT for probe into their arrest.

'No one is interested in you unless...'

'No one is interested in you unless...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

...'You create your own success.'

Secularism under threat like never before: Nayantara Sahgal

Secularism under threat like never before: Nayantara Sahgal

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Noted writer Nayantara Sahgal, who recently returned her 'Sahitya Akademi' Award over the Dadri lynching case, has said secularism is under threat like never before and that individual freedom and rights have to be protected even these are guaranteed in the Constitution.