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German kids surprise Vajpayee

German kids surprise Vajpayee

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Vajpayee arrives in Germany

Vajpayee arrives in Germany

Rediff.com27 May 2003

Vajpayee hospitalised, to undergo tests

Vajpayee hospitalised, to undergo tests

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

As per the advice of doctors, 84-year-old Vajpayee is being admitted at AIIMS for routine follow up and investigations, a release issued by the former prime minister's office said.

'Vajpayee was the greatest of our prime ministers, second only to Nehru'

'Vajpayee was the greatest of our prime ministers, second only to Nehru'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'It will be a long time before we will see the likes of Vajpayee again.'

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Why Talks With Naga Groups Have Stalled

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

'People's expectations were very high.' 'We felt both sides had understood each other.' 'But the removal of Article 370 triggered apprehensions within the Naga people.'

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

Vajpayee rules out greater Nagaland

Vajpayee rules out greater Nagaland

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

He said there is no political consensus for changing the boundaries of states in the Northeast.

Vajpayee's health improving, says BJP

Vajpayee's health improving, says BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's health is improving and he will be completely fit by the time the Lok Sabha elections will be held, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lalji Tandon said in Lucknow on Monday."There are a few months left for the (Lok Sabha) poll. By the time it will be held, Vajpayee will be completely fit," he said.

Team India wear black armbands as mark of respect to Vajpayee, Wadekar

Team India wear black armbands as mark of respect to Vajpayee, Wadekar

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

The Indian cricketers wore black arm bands on the first day of the third Test against England in Nottingham on Saturday as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and former captain Ajit Wadekar.

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Thousands of mourners jostled and some clambered on trees to capture the moment on their phones as former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cortege left the Bharatiya Janata Party's headquarters for Rashtriya Smriti Sthal.

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Vajpayee's ashes taken to state capitals for 'asthi kalash yatra'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah handed over urns containing the ashes of the late leader to the party's state unit chiefs.

Vajpayee holds talks with Karzai

Vajpayee holds talks with Karzai

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Vajpayee is understood to have extended India's continued support to the rebuilding of Afghanistan.

Sharon invites Vajpayee to Israel

Sharon invites Vajpayee to Israel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

In his invitation the Israeli prime minister told his Indian counterpart that he would be 'among friend' in Israel.

Mo-Sha Are Indispensable For RSS

Mo-Sha Are Indispensable For RSS

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Occasional lovers' tiffs have marked the history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Vajpayee declines Pak PM's invitation

Vajpayee declines Pak PM's invitation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

He also said the issue of terrorism figured when his Pakistani counterpart Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali spoke to him over telephone on Monday night.

Vajpayee's speeches gave Advani inferiority complex

Vajpayee's speeches gave Advani inferiority complex

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Tuesday said he suffered from an inferiority complex due to the oratorical skills of his party colleague Atal Bihari Vajpayee and now has the same problem when he hears Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj.

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The long term trends on violence in Kashmir are positive and India must secure these gains further, asserts Aakar Patel.

Vajpayee, a friend of Bangladesh, to be honoured

Vajpayee, a friend of Bangladesh, to be honoured

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A foreign ministry spokesman familiar with the process said Bangladesh will hand over Vajpayee's "Friends of Bangladesh Liberation War Award" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to the country from June 6.

Vajpayee admitted to hospital, stable

Vajpayee admitted to hospital, stable

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Tuesday admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences after he complained of giddiness.

PM wishes Vajpayee on 92nd birthday, lauds his contribution

PM wishes Vajpayee on 92nd birthday, lauds his contribution

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

Modi, who was accompanied by BJP president Amit Shah, also met the family members of the former prime minister, who completed 92 years on Sunday and is ailing for a few years now.

Modi's new council of ministers 9 short of maximum

Modi's new council of ministers 9 short of maximum

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The Modi government had touched the maximum strength of 78 in 2021 after expansion, but the outgoing council of ministers had 72 members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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.

Vajpayee to be conferred Bharat Ratna on March 27

Vajpayee to be conferred Bharat Ratna on March 27

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Departing from the protocol, President Pranab Mukherjee will visit the former PM's residence to confer upon him the prestigious award.

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

"Everything may look normal in Kashmir. Everything may look normal here. We may be celebrating the victory, although of course some people believe that that victory or that success of 2024 was perhaps only marginal, perhaps a lot more needs to be done," he said.

Nitish, Naidu hold key to Modi 3.0 as BJP falls short of majority

Nitish, Naidu hold key to Modi 3.0 as BJP falls short of majority

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With the Bharatiya Janata Party falling short of a majority in the Lok Sabha and needing the National Democratic Alliance partners to form the government at the Centre, Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United head Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party's N Chandrababu Naidu have emerged as potential kingmakers.

Musharraf surprised over Vajpayee's reaction

Musharraf surprised over Vajpayee's reaction

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

The Pakistani leader said he had decided to cut short his stay in Agra twice after the Indians had "backed out" of what had been agreed earlier. However, he had been persuaded by his diplomats not to do so.

Vajpayee leaves Damascus

Vajpayee leaves Damascus

Rediff.com16 Nov 2003

Atal 'Biryani' Vajpayee

Atal 'Biryani' Vajpayee

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

It took hours of patient explaining to convince my three-year-old it was 'Bihari' and not 'Biryani.'

Atal Bihari Vajpayee turns 82

Atal Bihari Vajpayee turns 82

Rediff.com25 Dec 2006

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh set aside political differences to call on him and greet him on the occasion.

Sangma meets Vajpayee

Sangma meets Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Jan 2004

Inspired Vajpayee pursues weight loss

Inspired Vajpayee pursues weight loss

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Vajpayee has apparently resolved that if they can undertake arduous campaigns then so should he, the first step in any plans is a complete makeover, that is to lose weight.

Vajpayee in Moscow

Vajpayee in Moscow

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

World's 12th Longest Sea Bridge In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The 6-lane bridge spanning approximately 22 km can accommodate 70,000 commuters daily at a speed of 100 kmph.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

George Kurian has been with BJP since its founding in 1980

George Kurian has been with BJP since its founding in 1980

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

A ministerial berth for Kerala BJP general secretary George Kurian in the third Narendra Modi government is indeed a reward for a loyal party worker who has been active in the saffron party movement post-Emergency in the late 1970s.

Vajpayee lacks guts!

Vajpayee lacks guts!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

Brajesh Mishra was Vajpayee's troubleshooter

Brajesh Mishra was Vajpayee's troubleshooter

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

India's first National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra, who died in New Delhi on Friday night, was a pivotal figure in shaping foreign policy during National Democratic Alliance government and a troubleshooter of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Babri probe:'Vajpayee indictment will help Advani'

Babri probe:'Vajpayee indictment will help Advani'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Anupam Gupta, counsel for Liberhan Commission from 1999 to 2007, said Vajpayee cannot be indicted because he was neither given notice or summoned.