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'PV': A scholar, a statesman

'PV': A scholar, a statesman

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

A statesman, scholar and linguist Pamulaparti Venkata Narasimha Rao will be remembered for several firsts to his credit during an eventful five years as prime minister in the last decade that saw India take a new economic path.

AP minister's husband gunned down

AP minister's husband gunned down

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Alliance with BJP still on, but will fight for AP rights: TDP

Alliance with BJP still on, but will fight for AP rights: TDP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

State Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu also told reporters that TDP has decided to 'expose' the Centre on what it has done or not done to the state -- as promised in the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014 -- by putting out relevant facts and figures before the people.

World Cup snub still hurts Laxman

World Cup snub still hurts Laxman

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Laxman believes best is yet to come

Laxman believes best is yet to come

Rediff.com25 Jan 2004

"I can do much better than this," Laxman said after scoring his third century in the VB tri-series.

2 judges take charge in SC, strength increases to 31

2 judges take charge in SC, strength increases to 31

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Justices Rajesh Kumar Agarwal and Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana assumed charge as Supreme Court judges, taking the apex court's strength to 31 including Chief Justice P Sathasivam.

Togadia quits VHP after his nominee loses presidential race

Togadia quits VHP after his nominee loses presidential race

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Togadia said he would go on an indefinite fast from Tuesday to push the Hindutva cause.

How India plans to improve global university rankings

How India plans to improve global university rankings

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Government gives 60 institutes freedom to fix courses, collaborate with foreign peers.

Won't give up, says Naidu as cops lock gates of his house

Won't give up, says Naidu as cops lock gates of his house

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Party leaders and workers who were on their way to Naidu's residence were stopped by police and taken into preventive custody.

Bandh in Andhra; bus services suspended, schools shut

Bandh in Andhra; bus services suspended, schools shut

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Parallel to this, the ruling Telugu Desam has been organising rallies across the state in solidarity with its MPs.

From Gandhidham to Atlanta: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

From Gandhidham to Atlanta: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Bachchans invest $250K in Singapore firm for minority stake

Bachchans invest $250K in Singapore firm for minority stake

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Meridian Tech Pte has its development centre in Hyderabad.

Sheila Dikshit moves HC to save herself

Sheila Dikshit moves HC to save herself

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Appearing before a bench of Chief Justice N Venkata Ramana and Justice Pradeep Nandrajog, Additional Solicitor General Siddharth Luthra mentioned the plea saying, "There is an urgency in the matter and let it be heard today itself".

5 things you didn't know about Grammy winner Ricky Kej

5 things you didn't know about Grammy winner Ricky Kej

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Fun facts you should know about the latest Indian Grammy winner!

Sharwanand shoots for his 25th film

Sharwanand shoots for his 25th film

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Flashback: The Indians who have won the Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rights activist Kailash Satyarthi is the eight Indian to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Rediff.com takes a look at other Indians or Indian-origin people, who have been awarded the honour.

India Open: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

India Open: Contrasting wins for Sindhu, Srikanth

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Former champions P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton scoring contrasting victories, in Delhi, on Wednesday. Si

Govt must do something or our sons will keep dying: Father of slain army captain

Govt must do something or our sons will keep dying: Father of slain army captain

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The slain officer's father said he had nothing to say to the government nor did he have any hope from them.

Abhijit's Nobel and the challenges ahead

Abhijit's Nobel and the challenges ahead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The fruition of Nobel's hope lies in the response of a caring government that can rise above politics and propaganda, not in the frenetic raptures of a public that worships fame for fame's sake,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

AP speaker disqualifies 15 rebel MLAs from Congress, TDP

AP speaker disqualifies 15 rebel MLAs from Congress, TDP

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

Fifteen rebel members of Legislative Assembly belonging to Andhra Pradesh's ruling Congress and main opposition Telugu Desam Party were today disqualified for voting in favour of a no-confidence motion moved by TRS against the Kiran Kumar Reddy government in March this year.

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats on Friday

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats on Friday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Elections for 19 Rajya Sabha seats spread across eight states will be held on Friday with the contest in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan promising to be a close affair between the BJP and the Congress.

Rio laurels trigger ownership battle for Sindhu, some Google her caste

Rio laurels trigger ownership battle for Sindhu, some Google her caste

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

While Pusarla Venkata Sindhu was aiming to earn a gold for her country in the Rio Olympics, back home thousands of kilometres away many were, shockingly, fighting to stake claim over her.

Sindhu is the Vitamin India needs

Sindhu is the Vitamin India needs

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Thank you, Sindhu, for inspiring us with your passion.

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

RS polls: Digvijaya, Scindia sail through, YSRC's clean sweep in AP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Veteran Congress leader Digvijaya Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party candidates Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sumer Singh Solanki on Friday won Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh.

All you need to know about Nipah virus

All you need to know about Nipah virus

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Here is all you need to know about the virus, its symptoms and how you can prevent it.

Cash-for-vote scam accused Revanth Reddy released from jail

Cash-for-vote scam accused Revanth Reddy released from jail

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

A day after getting bail from Hyderabad high court, Telangana TDP MLA A Revanth Reddy and two others were on Wednesday released from Cherlapally Central Prison in Hyderabad, with scores of cheering supporters of Reddy raising slogans and waving Telugu Desam flags.

Vizag gas leak: 'Fear hangs over the city'

Vizag gas leak: 'Fear hangs over the city'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

'All the animals -- buffaloes and dogs -- in the proximity of the factory are dead.' 'The situation is so serious that almost one lakh people from nearby localities have moved to safer places fearing the after-effects of the gas leak.' 'There is lot of panic.'

AP, Telangana in ownership battle for Sindhu

AP, Telangana in ownership battle for Sindhu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Both states try to outsmart each other in felicitating the shuttler.

Trouble for Congress in Telangana as 12 MLAs join TRS

Trouble for Congress in Telangana as 12 MLAs join TRS

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Unless the merger is reversed, the Congress is set to lose its Opposition Party status in the state assembly.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Naidu inducts son, 4 YSRC turncoats in AP cabinet

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

One of the dropped ministers, Bojjala Gopala Krishna Reddy, resigned from his assembly membership.

It's very cold in Shillong, Dr Kalam told family a day before his death

It's very cold in Shillong, Dr Kalam told family a day before his death

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The former president called up his family in Rameswaram on Sunday to ask about his elder brother's health

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Math anxiety? How parents can help

Math anxiety? How parents can help

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Talk to them. Address their fears and engage them in interesting activities at home.

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and forty-three Padma Shri awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

'The virus can't survive infinitely'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'When the virus, in a way, tires itself out, because it is not finding any more people to attack or keep itself viable, that is when the peak actually has been reached and you are on the downward limb (of the curve).'

Naidu as VP nominee balances north-south politics of NDA

Naidu as VP nominee balances north-south politics of NDA

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

He has served BJP in several capacities, will also be a saviour for the NDA in the Rajya Sabha, where they are still in minority.

7 Indian Americans charged with kickback and bribery scheme

7 Indian Americans charged with kickback and bribery scheme

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The defendants charged with paying the bribes and kickbacks are Sarvesh Dharayan, Sanjay Gupta, Venkata Atluri, Rangarajan Kumar, Vadan Kumar Kopalle and Daren Siriani.

The GenNext takeover of TDP

The GenNext takeover of TDP

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Will N Chandrababu Naidu's son Lokesh be able to manage the old guard the way his father did?