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'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena attacks Citizenship Bill

'Invisible Hindu-Muslim partition': Sena attacks Citizenship Bill

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

'If someone is trying to do a vote bank politics under the garb of the CAB then it is not in the interest of the country'

Free our citizen or ties will suffer: US warns Pak

Free our citizen or ties will suffer: US warns Pak

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

The United States has conveyed a veiled threat to Pakistan that their bilateral defence cooperation can come under a cloud if the standoff on the issue of double murder-accused US national Raymond Davis' immunity persists.

Violence during Pune farmers' stir planed: Chavan

Violence during Pune farmers' stir planed: Chavan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan on Friday said that the violence witnessed during the farmers' protest in Maval taluka of Pune district on Tuesday was "pre-planned".

Chidambaram takes on Pakistan at SAARC meet

Chidambaram takes on Pakistan at SAARC meet

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India on Saturday said that no country can escape its responsibility by blaming non-state actors for terrorist activities emanating from its soil.

'Far from truth': Govt on Amnesty's 'witch-hunt' claims

'Far from truth': Govt on Amnesty's 'witch-hunt' claims

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The MHA said all the "glossy statements" about humanitarian work and speaking truth to power are nothing but a "ploy to divert attention" from their activities which were in clear contravention of laid down Indian laws.

Did R Ashwin criticise AIADMK chief Sasikala in tweet?

Did R Ashwin criticise AIADMK chief Sasikala in tweet?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Ace Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is now in a wave of a storm for what appeared to be criticising the government of Tamil Nadu.

Aus state empowers cops to demand removal of burqa

Aus state empowers cops to demand removal of burqa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The state cabinet approved a new legislation to bolster police powers during routine car stops after a recent case of a Muslim woman who was acquitted when a judge ruled that she could not be positively identified because she was wearing a burqa. Though the New South Wales government is refusing to give details on the new laws, ABC reported that it provides that anyone who refuses show their face to police could be jailed up to a year or fined Australian dollars 5,500

Stand firm against Team Anna, CWC tells govt

Stand firm against Team Anna, CWC tells govt

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

There was veiled criticism of the Manmohan Singh government by members of the Congress Working Committee for allowing Anna Hazare and his team to hijack a democratically elected government, and for the use of pressure and the threat of fasts to ensure that the government acted as per their diktat.

CPI slams govt for exempting CBI from RTI purview

CPI slams govt for exempting CBI from RTI purview

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Criticising the government for exempting the Central Bureau of Investigation from the purview of the Right to Information Act, Communist Party of India General Secretary A B Bardhan on Thursday accused the Centre of putting a veil of secrecy on its 'wrongdoings'.

Sell the rupee for dollar

Sell the rupee for dollar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Real issue at the moment is low demand in recessive economies.

'Chowkidar chor hai campaign is insult to watchmen'

'Chowkidar chor hai campaign is insult to watchmen'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

In a unique outreach with about 25 lakh security via an audio conference, he said vested interests were indulging in a misinformation campaign targeting the watchmen as they "want to abuse me".

WTF(ashion)! Barbie doll or foam queen?

WTF(ashion)! Barbie doll or foam queen?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The most wacky and outrageous looks from the China Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2017.

Revenge can't be on mind when you take on Kiwis: Kohli

Revenge can't be on mind when you take on Kiwis: Kohli

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Lauding the affable demeanour of the Kane Williamson-led side, Kohli said they are great ambassadors for the sport.

FLOTUS forgoes headscarf in Saudi Arabia, sparks outrage

FLOTUS forgoes headscarf in Saudi Arabia, sparks outrage

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Did Saudi state television blur Michelle Obama's face?

First look: Wills' and Kate's wedding ensembles!

First look: Wills' and Kate's wedding ensembles!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Here's what the bride and groom wore for their sensational wedding!

Modi takes a dig at Rahul on 'hero' remark

Modi takes a dig at Rahul on 'hero' remark

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Modi, without naming Rahul, said 'working for people's right is our duty and Hazare is not trying to become a hero by launching such a campaign'.

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Temple priest performed a 'purification' ritual for an hour before the doors were opened again.

#ParisFashionWeek: 16 fab looks every girl MUST see

#ParisFashionWeek: 16 fab looks every girl MUST see

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Tiered short dress, sailor sleeves, fairy tale gowns -- the show covered it all.

Now, EU asks Pak to bring 26/11 culprits to book

Now, EU asks Pak to bring 26/11 culprits to book

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The European Union on Friday joined India in pressing Pakistan to "expeditiously" bring the perpetrators, authors and accomplices of the 26/11 terror attacks to justice, as they expressed concern at the "continuing existence" of safe havens, including in the cross-border dimension.

Quebec MP revives niqab controversy

Quebec MP revives niqab controversy

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Many Muslim women in Canada have claimed that they can't remove their veil even while voting. In the bill introduced in the House of Commons February 11, Blaney has asked that everyone be required to show his/her face before voting without referring to the Islamic head covering.

PHOTOS: Murray marries girlfriend Sears

PHOTOS: Murray marries girlfriend Sears

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

British tennis star Andy Murray married his fiance Kim Sears in a traditional Scottish ceremony in a cathedral in Dunblane, Scotland on Saturday.

'Lukaku needs new boots sponsor so he can start scoring again'

'Lukaku needs new boots sponsor so he can start scoring again'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Mourinho takes a veiled jibe at Lukaku

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

The HARD-HITTING RELEVANCE of Govind Nihalani's Party

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Every day a Party unfolds on social media where armchair activists, politically charged influencers, trend pundits, gyaan givers and troll armies change the world in their heads but remain clueless about the nation's grassroots reality, feels Sukanya Verma.

World AIDS Day: Myths about HIV causes, symptoms

World AIDS Day: Myths about HIV causes, symptoms

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

To mark World AIDS Day today, we bring you the most common myths regarding causes and symptoms of HIV.

Corruption booms in India as we depend on 'fixers'

Corruption booms in India as we depend on 'fixers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Policy decisions should be undertaken after they have been thrashed out in public space by professionals, not by civil servants and politicians, says Shubhashis Gangopadhyay.

Sonia can become PM in 24 hours: Cong on Sushma's jibe

Sonia can become PM in 24 hours: Cong on Sushma's jibe

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The Congress dismissed as "very, very immature" Sushma Swaraj's remarks on Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin, saying the Congress chief can become the prime minister "tomorrow if the party decides" and she doesn't need anyone's approval.

Don't test my patience, Jagan tells Congress bosses

Don't test my patience, Jagan tells Congress bosses

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

"A lot of injustice is being done to my ardent supporters like Konda Surekha (former minister who quit in protest against not making Jaganmohan chief minister) and Ambati Rambabu (former MLA who was suspended from party). I am unable to tolerate this. I don't know how long I will continue to be restrained like this," Jagan told a public meeting in Kakinada town.

Won't tolerate challenge to India's sovereignty: Modi after meeting Trudeau

Won't tolerate challenge to India's sovereignty: Modi after meeting Trudeau

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Modi and Trudeau held extensive talks, exploring ways to boost ties in several key areas, including trade and energy.

PM should stop thinking people are fools: Priyanka

PM should stop thinking people are fools: Priyanka

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Literally testing the waters in the politically crucial state, Priyanka Gandhi, who is in charge of eastern UP for the party, travelled about 100 kilometres on the Ganga over three days, ending Wednesday in Varanasi.

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Which way is Pakistan headed?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

With the maulana fully committed and PML (N) cadres prepared to court arrest, this would be the first time where both Punjabis and Pakhtuns would be standing up against the Pakistan army, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Pak bluffs on tackling terror: Report

Pak bluffs on tackling terror: Report

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Pakistan continues to bluff India and the world over action against the Jamaat-ud-Daawa, as even though the terror group has been included in the Punjab province government's list of 23 banned extremist organisations working under the veil of new names, it would not face the same restrictions like others in the group.

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