News for 'Traitors'

Should the Opposition make Kejriwal its leader?

Should the Opposition make Kejriwal its leader?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'He is wily and has everything that a political leader needs to succeed at that level.' 'He would be outstanding as a counter to Modi in the Lok Sabha, if he had the Opposition benches behind him,' says Aakar Patel.

BJP suspends youth wing leader who announced reward for 'cutting Owaisi's tongue'

BJP suspends youth wing leader who announced reward for 'cutting Owaisi's tongue'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Dwivedi, son of BJP's district unit president of Allahabad Ramraksha Dwivedi, had reportedly announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for chopping off the tongue of Owaisi and called the AIMIM chief a 'traitor' who has no right to live in India.

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

What landmark can the BJP rename after Naipaul?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Will the BJP now replace a Muslim name for a street or a railway junction with Naipaul's name?' 'It is the least the party can do for its sole Nobel Prize-winning admirer,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Uttar Pradesh has been turned into 'Islamic State': Sena

Uttar Pradesh has been turned into 'Islamic State': Sena

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The Shiv Sena also demanded that those who allowed the concert to take place should be booked for anti-national activities.

One of Mother India's finest servants

One of Mother India's finest servants

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Naresh Chandra was most certainly among the greatest patriots two generations of Indian strategists have seen.

Bigg Boss 11: How Akash sent Hina to jail

Bigg Boss 11: How Akash sent Hina to jail

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Hina cries. Vikas plots. Arshi accuses. Rohan Shinde brings you the latest Bigg Boss update.

Police and the phenomenon of Muslim hatred

Police and the phenomenon of Muslim hatred

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'In UP, the CM actually announced that his administration would 'take revenge' against rioters.' 'That must have been music to his police force's ears for it substantiated what the police always do: Take revenge on an entire community for the violence of a few,' points out Jyoti Punwani.

Taj Mahal was made by blood and sweat of Bharat Mata's sons: Yogi

Taj Mahal was made by blood and sweat of Bharat Mata's sons: Yogi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

UP CM said 'it does not matter who built it and for what reason; it was built by blood and sweat of Indian labourers'.

BJP slaps show cause notice on Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

BJP slaps show cause notice on Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday slapped a show cause notice on party's Unnao MP Sakshi Maharaj asking him to explain why action should not be initiated against him for his controversial remarks in the recent past.

BCCI clears Shami of match-fixing charges, hands central contract

BCCI clears Shami of match-fixing charges, hands central contract

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

BCCI cleared India speedster Mohammed Shami's central contract after its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) exonerated him of corruption charges levelled by his wife Hasin Jahan.

NSCN-K threatens to destabilise North-East India

NSCN-K threatens to destabilise North-East India

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Security forces in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh have mounted vigil in areas where the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagalim (Khaplang) led by Burmese-origin Naga S S Khaplang has strong influence.

Ready to face any probe over Jaya's death: Sasikala

Ready to face any probe over Jaya's death: Sasikala

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Sasikala said that she was looking for an "explanation" why Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao refused to give her an audience despite many requests.

'Headlines like 'Endulkar' hurt deeply and retirement crossed my mind'

'Headlines like 'Endulkar' hurt deeply and retirement crossed my mind'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Sachin Tendulkar has recollected how disappointed they were after the shock first round exit during the 2007 World Cup and how he was hurt when people questioned the commitment of the Indian players.

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

From belonging to an endangered tribe, somewhere along the line I had turned into a dangerous species myself; a lying, scheming traitor, who had let the country down -- in short, an anti-national, says Durba Dhyani.

Kejriwal threatened to quit if Bhushan-Yadav were not removed

Kejriwal threatened to quit if Bhushan-Yadav were not removed

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on threatened to resign and lashed out at its founder-members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, moments before they were sacked from the National Executive, accusing them of engaging in "anti-party" activities.

If you give a pass to bad behaviour, you subvert the gender cause

If you give a pass to bad behaviour, you subvert the gender cause

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

'Ms Williams has had multiple on-court implosions in the past and got penalised for them, too.' 'She cried sexism this time perhaps because she knew the atmosphere was ripe for it,' notes Shuma Raha.

Hurt Sonu Nigam quits Twitter after singer Abhijeet's account was suspended

Hurt Sonu Nigam quits Twitter after singer Abhijeet's account was suspended

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Nigam, posted a barrage of 24 tweets to say he is quitting Twitter.

'IS bomber' kills at least 50 at Turkey wedding

'IS bomber' kills at least 50 at Turkey wedding

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the IS extremist group was the "likely perpetrator" of the bomb attack in Gaziantep.

Any danger to whistleblower Stepanova not an IOC issue: Bach

Any danger to whistleblower Stepanova not an IOC issue: Bach

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova may be in danger after her revelations on doping in her country that triggered a massive scandal and forced her to flee, but it is not the International Olympic Committee's responsibility, the IOC said on Saturday.

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Bollywood's history of blackmail

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's tryst with blackmail!

Lessons from Gauri Lankesh's murder

Lessons from Gauri Lankesh's murder

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'Once you set up a tweet-storm of vilification, labelling individuals anti-nationals, traitors, blasphemous, and foreign agents, you are creating enough justification for somebody with a gun to kill, or for a mob to lynch,' warns Shekhar Gupta.

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This is the second major ceasefire violation along the IB this month and came despite Director General Military Operations of the two countries agreeing, on May 29, to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".

After saffron Holi, saffron Onam isn't far

After saffron Holi, saffron Onam isn't far

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Tarun Vijay on why the victory in Uttar Pradesh belongs to Narendra Modi and the road ahead.

Dabholkar murder: Hindu outfit member named as key conspirator

Dabholkar murder: Hindu outfit member named as key conspirator

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Dabholkar was shot dead on August 20, 2013 near his home in Pune, while he was on a morning walk.

'Kejriwal ruthlessly stifles voices of dissent'

'Kejriwal ruthlessly stifles voices of dissent'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Terming as "unconstitutional and illegal" Aam Aadmi Party's national council meeting where they were ousted from a key panel, dissidents Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan on Saturday did not rule out taking legal recourse against their removal.

'I am an India lover'

'I am an India lover'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

'In my heart, I'm quite patriotic.'

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Vanzara returns home after 9 yrs, announces entry into public life

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Retired Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, who is out on bail in Ishrat Jahan alleged fake encounter case, on Friday returned home after nine years and announced that he will enter public life.

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

How Shehla Rashid became a firebrand youth leader

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Shehla doesn't and has never shied away from talking the tough talk and walking the tough walk, says Gurmehar Kaur.

'If US commandos can kill Osama in Pak, why can't India get Dawood?'

'If US commandos can kill Osama in Pak, why can't India get Dawood?'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Shiv Sena takes a swipe at NCP chief Sharad Pawar and ally BJP over the surrender offer of India's most wanted.

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Modi using development as buzzword to mask communal agenda: Sonia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

She lamented the fact that people were being viciously attacked for holding different beliefs in the "prevalent atmosphere of intolerance".

Gujarat Verdict: It's Rahul vs Modi in 2019

Gujarat Verdict: It's Rahul vs Modi in 2019

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

'It will not be a battle of unequals as it may have been thought a few months ago, but one on more or less a level playing field.' 'The Gujarat outcome cannot but breathe new life into the Congress for having almost succeeded in bearding the lion in its den,' says Amulya Ganguli.

BOO! Every Hindu woman must produce 4 kids, says BJP's Sakshi Maharaj

BOO! Every Hindu woman must produce 4 kids, says BJP's Sakshi Maharaj

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Sakshi Maharaj, Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament from Unnao, has stirred a hornet's nest yet again by saying that Hindu women should produce at least four children in order to protect the Hindu religion.

Is the Taj safe?

Is the Taj safe?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

'Given the growing animus against the Mughals in the Sangh Parivar, only a brave person will be ready to bet that no harm will ever be done by Hindutva storm-troopers to the Taj,' says Amulya Ganguli.

BJP attacks Modi-baiter cop Sreekumar, rakes up ISRO spy case

BJP attacks Modi-baiter cop Sreekumar, rakes up ISRO spy case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday alleged that former Gujarat DGP R B Sreekumar levelled charges of fake encounters against the Narendra Modi's government as a quid pro quo for the UPA dispensation giving him a clean chit in ISRO spy case "fabricated" by him.

Taj towers above all controversies

Taj towers above all controversies

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'How better can we depict the Mughal heritage?'

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

"Features of the Bill are anti-people and anti-Constitution...it is a very dangerous act," the fiery TMC MP said.

Why Rita Bahuguna deserted Congress

Why Rita Bahuguna deserted Congress

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Joining the BJP cannot have been an easy decision for former UP Congress chief Rita Bahuguna Joshi, who grew up with secular values and appears to be a victim of the party's durbar politics. Amit Agnihotri reports.

Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai assaulted outside Madison Square Garden

Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai assaulted outside Madison Square Garden

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Leading television anchor Rajdeep Sardesai was roughed up by pro-Modi supporters outside the Madison Square Garden in New York, shortly before the prime minister's address.

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

'This is the price you pay for speaking out against Modi'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

'This is a political case and police is being used here right from the day one.'

Student Of The Year

Student Of The Year

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Shekhar Gupta has a question for Kanhaiya Kumar, but a bigger, more vital, one for the honourable judge.