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BJP has suffered political untouchability in Kerala, says PM Modi

BJP has suffered political untouchability in Kerala, says PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the BJP has emerged as the "third force" in Kerala that will replace the two fronts in the next year's assembly elections.

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

They don't know what Rs 6,000 means for farmers: PM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Speaking at the inauguration and laying of foundation schemes of various schemes, Modi said, Leh and Ladakh will also be benefited by this.

Why Nehru had set up the Planning Commission

Why Nehru had set up the Planning Commission

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The 64-year-old Planning Commission, a vestige of the socialist era, will soon become history.

A career in HR: How you can be a people's person

A career in HR: How you can be a people's person

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

An HR person's job is all about talent management.

Why Gujarat loss is still a victory for Congress

Why Gujarat loss is still a victory for Congress

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The Rahul-led campaign not only recorded its best assembly performance in the state since 1995, but also matched the BJP blow for blow in planning and execution.

BJP rejects reports of Shah promising Ram Temple before 2019

BJP rejects reports of Shah promising Ram Temple before 2019

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

In a tweet, the party said Ram Temple was not on the agenda of Shah during his one-day trip to Hyderabad.

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

'BJP and Modi are not invincible'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The Bihar verdict has shown that the people of Bihar don't desire to go back to the mandir-masjid rhetoric.' 'Jobs, wages and development are the aspiration of the people of Bihar and we hope the next government will keep that in mind.'

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"No problem is insurmountable," Shaheen Mistri tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Hardly a drop to drink, but water not a poll issue for Dravidian majors

Hardly a drop to drink, but water not a poll issue for Dravidian majors

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

At first look, the reader would be aghast at the similarities in the DMK and AIADMK's manifestos, wondering if the same hand had drafted both. Yet, when it comes to drinking water and irrigation supplies, both parties are equally silent on the subject -- as if summer did not exist, as didn't water scarcity, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

I sold Assam tea, have special bond with this state: Modi

I sold Assam tea, have special bond with this state: Modi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

The PM also took a swipe at 79-year-old Gogoi who had called the assembly election as a direct fight between him and Modi, saying he can only pay his respects to the elderly leader.

How our netas reacted to the Budget

How our netas reacted to the Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Following the Budget being announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, leaders across the political spectrum provided their views.

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'

'Scrapping Article 35A will pave the way for disintegration of J&K'

'Scrapping Article 35A will pave the way for disintegration of J&K'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

'Article 370 is a 'temporary' provision which should be made 'permanent' to assure special status to J&K.'

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a package of Rs 80,000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir.

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Flowing from an inadequate understanding of Tamil history and politics is an urban elitist mindset that does not seem to be able to touch and feel the real angst of the larger Tamil-speaking masses, cutting across the social and economic status of the individual, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Two families have looted J-K, time to vote them out: Modi

Two families have looted J-K, time to vote them out: Modi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Asserting that he had deep affection for Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday vowed to fulfil the "dream" of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee based on "democracy, humanity and Kashmiriyat" that has made a "special place" in the hearts of people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Experts list few things that will be different in FY16

Experts list few things that will be different in FY16

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

India will have to devise policies to ensure overall growth in FY16.

No better time to be young than now: PM at Bhutan varsity

No better time to be young than now: PM at Bhutan varsity

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Addressing the students of the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu, Modi asked them to work hard and take the Himalayan nation to great heights.

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Needed: Urgent solutions to defend India well!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'While all would agree on the need to be ready to launch cross-border strikes on terror camps, there is sharp disagreement on how best to do it.' 'Through IAF fighters, or surface-to-surface missiles?' 'Or should army Special Forces be created to do the job?' 'If air strikes are the agreed priority, additional funding must be made available for the purchase of fighters and missiles.' 'If it is to be Special Forces, the army must be facilitated in raising a Special Forces Command,' notes Ajai Shukla.

'What is the Modi government afraid of?'

'What is the Modi government afraid of?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'By transferring the case to the NIA without the Maharashtra government's consent clearly indicates they want to play mischief.'

Why Modi govt has failed to build a skilled workforce

Why Modi govt has failed to build a skilled workforce

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The shortage of skilled workers in India is one of the country's biggest challenges.

Modi is the hero, mobile phone is the heroine in UP

Modi is the hero, mobile phone is the heroine in UP

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

'Narendra Modi is single-handedly changing the formula to win elections. With money, human resources, mobile technology, the Internet, advance planning and tremendous confidence, he has spread his image more in UP villages than in urban areas.' Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt reports from Lucknow on how Team Modi is changing the rules of the election game.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The court also directed that police officers, who were earlier appointed as nodal officers to deal with incidents of mob lynching, would be now responsible to deal with cases of alleged assault on Kashmiris.

Govt must discipline the spending habits of Union ministries

Govt must discipline the spending habits of Union ministries

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

There are some 20-odd schemes with this default provision, or something close to it.

Religion should be delinked from terror: PM in Malaysia

Religion should be delinked from terror: PM in Malaysia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Addressing the Indian diaspora on the second day of his three-day visit to Malaysia, Modi said India draws strength from its diversity and that his government is working to create an environment where enterprise flourishes and everybody gets basic needs like roof, sanitation, water, health care and education.

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The role of AI spans coaching, performance, learning, engagement and career growth.

Modi@Make In India: No time for incremental change. We want a quantum jump

Modi@Make In India: No time for incremental change. We want a quantum jump

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who envisioned Make In India last September was at his eloquent best as he made a fervent plea to global businesses to come Make In India.

The clock in Kashmir has been reset to 1993

The clock in Kashmir has been reset to 1993

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

'This was the worst phase yet in the state's human rights history.' 'Notorious interrogation centres were set up, large numbers died in firing on civilian mobs.' 'This is what today's generations might identify better as the Haider phase in Kashmir's history,' says Shekhar Gupta.

5 ways to reduce farm distress

5 ways to reduce farm distress

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'By 2020 around 34% of India's population will be in the 15-34 age group.' 'More than 70% of them live in rural areas.' 'Their energy and enthusiasm need to be tapped in order to meet their aspirations and transform agriculture and the rural economy,' says P K Joshi.

Islamic heritage founded on principle of love, devotion: PM in Kazakhstan

Islamic heritage founded on principle of love, devotion: PM in Kazakhstan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

On the second leg of his trip to Central Asia, Narendra Modi makes quite an impression in Astana, as he talks about terror and trade, films and the future

Not Modi but people of India are 'disruptor-in-chief': PM

Not Modi but people of India are 'disruptor-in-chief': PM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

For its development, India needs a movement akin to the freedom movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.

'For every litre of petrol/diesel you have a huge state tax'

'For every litre of petrol/diesel you have a huge state tax'

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Finance Minister Piyush Goyal: 'I hope the Congress governments and other states like West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Telangana will support our effort to bring petrol and diesel into the GST regime.'

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Ulema as Hindutva's foot soldiers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Ulema have come out as villains against Indian secularism, impeding the secular united resistance against violent Hindutva that is backed by ministers in the government,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

How Bihar changed under Nitish Kumar

How Bihar changed under Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

What is Change really like in Bihar? Once seen as India's basket-case, what is its turnaround story like?

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

Use tech as a means to development, not destruction: PM in Dubai

Use tech as a means to development, not destruction: PM in Dubai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2018

Modi highlighted the importance of assimilating technology with governance to ensure equitable growth and prosperity for all.

Druggies in Punjab spend Rs 2.5 crore a day on drugs!

Druggies in Punjab spend Rs 2.5 crore a day on drugs!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

2.3 million people are opioid-dependent. 860,000 people are opioid users. 123,000 people are heroin-dependent.

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

'If Facebook were a country, it would be the third most populous one and the most connected.'

What we need to do in Kashmir. Now!

What we need to do in Kashmir. Now!

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The escalating situation in the Kashmir valley is the vanguard actions of global jihad, says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd). And in this battle, he believes, perception management operations will be just important as operations to neutralise the terrorists.