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PM credits 'silent' women voters with BJP's Bihar win

PM credits 'silent' women voters with BJP's Bihar win

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Addressing BJP workers at a felicitation function after the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in Bihar elections and various bypolls, he asserted that the only mantra for his party's victory was 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas and sabka vishwas' and also launched a veiled attack on the West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress, saying those who cannot challenge the saffron party democratically have resorted to 'murdering' its workers to realise their goals.

What makes Modi tick?

What makes Modi tick?

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The answer has two components: as a leader with a vision who can carry the masses and his ability to realise his vision through his decision-making and executive skills, says Col R Hariharan.

'India first or family?' Modi attacks Cong at war memorial launch

'India first or family?' Modi attacks Cong at war memorial launch

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

In his hard-hitting speech at a gathering of ex-servicemen, the prime minister referred to the Bofors scam, AgustaWestland chopper scam, Rafale issue and inordinate delays in procurement of critical military platforms and ammunition by previous government.

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Both Houses have been witnessing a ruckus over the Rafale fighter jet deal and Cauvery river issue, among other matters.

Vikas won, so did Gujarat: PM Modi

Vikas won, so did Gujarat: PM Modi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The PM also said the results proved that there is a strong support for "politics of good governance and development".

ASK ANU: 'My wife is possessive, insecure'

ASK ANU: 'My wife is possessive, insecure'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Lessons for companies that acquire land for huge projects

Lessons for companies that acquire land for huge projects

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Promoters have not proved they mean well for the community.

UP Election 2017: Inside the Samajwadi Party 'war room'

UP Election 2017: Inside the Samajwadi Party 'war room'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

As Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criss-crosses Uttar Pradesh to drum up support, the ruling party's hi-tech 'war room' in Lucknow is working round-the-clock as his "eyes and ears" to breathe life in his hectic electioneering by updating him on all key developments.

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at 93

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Vora was admitted to the Escorts Hospital in Okhla a few days ago with a urinary infection. He also had a lung infection and was put on ventilator support, his family said.

Post Corona: Welcome to the Same Old World

Post Corona: Welcome to the Same Old World

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'And as we sit (or sleep) out the nightmare, there is feverish speculation about what the post-Corona world might look like,' mulls Hasan Suroor.

Amit Shah steers clear of Vyapam; eulogises party's virtues

Amit Shah steers clear of Vyapam; eulogises party's virtues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

"There are around 1,600 parties in the country but very few of them work on principles of internal democracy. The BJP is the only party where internal democracy is practiced effectively and I am proud of it," Shah said in Mumbai.

Tamil Nadu fishermen held by Bangladesh authorities

Tamil Nadu fishermen held by Bangladesh authorities

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

A group of 26 fishermen, 24 from Tamil Nadu and one each from Yanam and Kerala have been detained by Bangladeshi authorities and an appeal to bring them back has been made to the state and Union governments, an NGO for fishermen welfare has said.

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

This is one of the rare cases where Google has been penalised for unfair business ways, even as it has been under probe in several countries.

How the Muzaffarpur sex scandal was unearthed

How the Muzaffarpur sex scandal was unearthed

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'Nobody in our team had any idea that these things will come out.' 'We need to do a social audit of all the shelter homes across the country.'

Aaditya elevated as Sena 'leader'; becomes part of core team

Aaditya elevated as Sena 'leader'; becomes part of core team

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

With the new post, the Thackeray junior, 27, who already heads Yuva Sena, will now be a part of the Sena's core team.

The Mask India Project's success story

The Mask India Project's success story

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'

Ideal tips to secure your special child's financial needs

Ideal tips to secure your special child's financial needs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Parents should secure thier special child's future.

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Two reasons why Bihar win was important for the BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

This was a difficult election to win, but the Modi card, the caste divide and the division in the Opposition vote bank helped overcome many challenges.

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'The high court notice could go some way in easing the vitiated civil-military relationship, and the trust deficit between civil servants and the military.'

How TN is observing Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary

How TN is observing Jayalalithaa's birth anniversary

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

From planting seedlings to holding feasts and shutting down 500 liquor shops, Tamil Nadu government is going all out to uphold Jayalalithaa's fame on her 69th birth anniversary.

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Manthara wants Kaikeyi to make her son Bharat king of Ayodhya, instead of Rama.' 'She fuels hate and mistrust in her queen, much like what many modern-day viziers are doing, whipping up venom and frenzy among an entire nation,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

EC to parties: Now explain your dreams before you sell them

EC to parties: Now explain your dreams before you sell them

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Political parties can no longer make tall promises on freebies in their election manifestos as they will now have to explain the rationale of their pledges and ways and means of meeting the financial requirements.

'Peter is the silent killer of Sheena Bora'

'Peter is the silent killer of Sheena Bora'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

CBI Special Prosecutor Bharat B Badami presents the first part of his arguments countering Peter Mukerjea's November 2018 bail plea.

Digital transformation? Cost could be more than $100 trillion!

Digital transformation? Cost could be more than $100 trillion!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

According to the research, the digital transformation comes with its own share of risks.

Why Modi needs to worry

Why Modi needs to worry

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The winds of nationalism laden with religion will now yield to those of concern over the stalled economy, unemployment, and a general malaise and unhappiness, predicts Shekhar Gupta.

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

In tribute to Gandhi, PM moots 'Einstein challenge' in NYT op-ed

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The op-ed ends with a call to the world to work shoulder to shoulder to end hate, violence and suffering.

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

'NDA has misused its mandate; they aren't bothered about people's problems'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

After snapping his political alliance with the ruling National Democratic Alliance at the Centre, N Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, speaks to B Dasarath Reddy on what he now has in mind.

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Big changes happened in country in 100 days: Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

The PM asserted that 'we know how to take challenges head-on'.

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Congress-JD(S) reach power sharing deal, announce tie-up for 2019

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Congress has conceded the plum Finance portfolio to its junior partner, resolving a thorny issue, after its president Rahul Gandhi intervened and spoke to Kumaraswamy.

Tejaswi takes on critics, says don't judge a book by its cover

Tejaswi takes on critics, says don't judge a book by its cover

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

With his appointment as Deputy chief minister in Bihar government drawing criticism, RJD chief Lalu Prasad's son Tejaswi on Saturday took on his detractors, asking them "not to judge a book by its cover" and vowed to increase the value of 'Brand Bihar' so that Nitish Kumar "is proud" of him.

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Is Nirav Modi a Suicide Risk?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The British home secretary has granted permission for jeweller Nirav Modi's extradition to India. During their arguments in a London court, his lawyers claimed Modi suffers from mental illness and is a suicide risk if he was sent to Mumbai's Arthur Road jail. A fascinating excerpt from Danish Khan and Ruhi Khan's Escaped: True Stories Of Indian Fugitives In London.

Jayalalithaa to be sworn in as CM on May 23

Jayalalithaa to be sworn in as CM on May 23

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah on Saturday invited Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to form the government after she apprised him of her election as leader of All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam Legislature Party.

Opinion: Why you should not donate to government funds

Opinion: Why you should not donate to government funds

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'These days, you could give the money to your maid or the person who comes to collect your garbage or your watchman; they are struggling to make ends meet.' 'You could help a friend whose business is at risk due to the lockdown and the struggling economy.' 'Even if you lend money to someone in this crisis, it will be more useful to the economy than parking your money in some government fund,' says Praful Nikam.

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The bill, Trump said, 'would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in half a century'.

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore granted interim bail to Saeed and his aides -- Hafiz Masood, Ameer Hamza, and Malik Zafar -- until August 31 against surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each, Dawn newspaper reported.

To glorify one family, deliberate attempts made to belittle contributions of others: PM

To glorify one family, deliberate attempts made to belittle contributions of others: PM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Modi accuses Congress of spreading 'lies, confusion and pessimism'

He betrayed the AAP movement: Kejriwal on sacked minister

He betrayed the AAP movement: Kejriwal on sacked minister

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

In a video message, Kejriwal asserted that he will prefer to die than stray from AAP's principles, adding the same rule will apply to himself and all other senior leaders.

Strong army necessary for peace, says Modi

Strong army necessary for peace, says Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he has accorded highest priority to the modernisation of defence forces as strong security was necessary for an atmosphere of peace, amity and harmony in the country.