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Vote for change, vote for Modi: Advani

Vote for change, vote for Modi: Advani

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Days after ending the row over his parliamentary seat that brought to fore strains in his relations with Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani on Monday kicked off the campaign for Lok Sabha polls, saying the party's PM nominee would revive the process of development started by Atal Behari Vajpayee.

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party government's first 100 days in power in Delhi have been a mixed bag

Sabarimala doors open, 30-year-old woman with family at Pamba

Sabarimala doors open, 30-year-old woman with family at Pamba

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

However, the woman told police that she was not keen to visit the shrine and admitted that she had come to Pamba following pressure from her husband.

Expenses drive hole in Railway's austerity plan

Expenses drive hole in Railway's austerity plan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2003

Climbing down from its austerity drive, Railway Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday pegged working expenses of the Railways higher at Rs 39447.14 crore (Rs 394.47 billion) for 2003-04

RK Nagar bypoll ends with record 77.68% turnout

RK Nagar bypoll ends with record 77.68% turnout

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

The 2015 RK Nagar bypoll, in which Jayalalithaa was elected by a huge margin of 1.5 lakh votes, had witnessed a record 75% turnout

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Lack of privacy law reason behind WhatsApp petition

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Hearing from Apr 18 by five-judge SC bench against WhatsApp, FB move; Centre, Trai also summoned

New home insurance plans are much better

New home insurance plans are much better

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Insurers cover the house on market value, and not on construction cost. They also don't insist on bills when giving the policy

China, the nuclear hypocrite, preaches to India, the nuclear model State

China, the nuclear hypocrite, preaches to India, the nuclear model State

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

'This was undoubtedly a premeditated strategy to thwart India's entry into the NSG.' 'If India hopes to be a major player, it must use its rising clout on the world stage to influence amenable members of the group to alter such discriminatory practices and ensure fair rules of engagement,' says Vivek Gumaste.

Mumbai airport's T2 terminal to open on Wednesday

Mumbai airport's T2 terminal to open on Wednesday

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Prithviraj Chavan will inaugurate the elevated road linking the western express highway to T2 on Wednesday morning.

People with big surnames came and went, but India couldn't develop: PM

People with big surnames came and went, but India couldn't develop: PM

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

The Congress hit back saying the PM could not mislead the people by 'lying' as he had been 'exposed'.

Wait for CAG report, says govt as Cong steps up Rafale heat

Wait for CAG report, says govt as Cong steps up Rafale heat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Chidambaram said he feels that Dassault 'is laughing all the way to the bank', as the NDA government gave a 'gift'.

Tough rules against graft made many come on one platform: Modi on his 4 yrs

Tough rules against graft made many come on one platform: Modi on his 4 yrs

Rediff.com26 May 2018

He said that his govt is moving on the correct path and the people have put their seal of approval on it.

Mumbai Metro project commissioning further delayed

Mumbai Metro project commissioning further delayed

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The commissioning of the 3-km Versova to Azad Nagar stretch of Mumbai Metro-I project will not be operational from September, as the Central Railway Safety Commissioner's approval is still awaited.

Kerala budget leaked on social media, claims Oppn

Kerala budget leaked on social media, claims Oppn

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The budget, presented by Finance Minister Thomas Issac, focused on infrastructure development, strengthening of social welfare measures, steps to enhance safety of women, giving impetus to public education and health. It is the second budget by the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF after it came to power last year.

'Everyone wishes to make a good film'

'Everyone wishes to make a good film'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Theatre director, Joy Matthew has made a comeback to films after 26 years and he is busy like never before.

How to profit from your vacant property

How to profit from your vacant property

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rental real estate aggregators can help you earn Rs 3,000-5,000 rent daily

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Davis Cup at Wankhede or hockey matches at Eden Gardens?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

If the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decides to follow the recommendations on reforms suggested by the Justice RM Lodha committee, one could soon find stadiums in Pune, Nagpur, and Rajkot hosting Indian hockey team's 'Test' matches or tennis team's Davis Cup games.

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

BCCI should implement Lodha recommendations, Bedi and Azad tell Supreme Court

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Former Indian team captain Bishan Singh Bedi and ex-cricketer Kirti Azad on Thursday batted in the Supreme Court for implementation of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee's recommendation on structural reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

'There is a dangerous political vacuum in Kashmir'

'There is a dangerous political vacuum in Kashmir'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

'When those who took oath in the name of the Indian Constitution are not acceptable, where do the other Kashmiris stand?'

Realtors shrink size of apartments to make it affordable

Realtors shrink size of apartments to make it affordable

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Real estate developers are increasingly reducing the size of apartments to make these affordable at a time when property markets are going through a prolonged slowdown.

Why changes were needed in the land acquisition law

Why changes were needed in the land acquisition law

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

A picture has been created that present government is anti-farmer, which is absolutely wrong, says BJP MP Bhupender Yadav.

Look what's trending on TV!

Look what's trending on TV!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

These are the television shows that will crackle and pop a lot longer than anything you'll get your paws on.

Modi-Shah meets their match in Mamata

Modi-Shah meets their match in Mamata

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'If Mr Modi and Mr Shah have made a poisonous, polarising campaign their brahmastra for 2019, Mamata Banerjee is showing them its limitations,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Hopes for GST rise as Rajya Sabha to debate bill for 4 hrs

Hopes for GST rise as Rajya Sabha to debate bill for 4 hrs

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Select committees of the House have already submitted their reports

NDA leaders to discuss strategy for Parliament's winter session

NDA leaders to discuss strategy for Parliament's winter session

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The NDA leadership is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss a Parliament floor strategy for what is expected to be a difficult winter session for the government.

7th Pay Commission=Rs 24,325-crore impact on railways

7th Pay Commission=Rs 24,325-crore impact on railways

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The amount constitutes 45 per cent of the railways' total wage bill.

Tips to treat 6 summer skin problems

Tips to treat 6 summer skin problems

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The scorching summer season is approaching, and it brings along several skin problems. Are you geared up to fix them yet?

'So you've come to arrest me for Gandhi's murder?'

'So you've come to arrest me for Gandhi's murder?'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

'There was the indisputable fact that Savarkar knew Godse, Apte and Karkare well, he had corresponded with them closely, and funded their extremely provocative newspaper, and they looked up to him as their icon.'

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

How the Supreme Court became 'lions under the throne'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The Supreme Court of India became "lions under the throne" when Jawaharlal Nehru brought in the fourth amendment in 1955, says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Braving the wasteland: Live out your Mad Max fantasy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Thousands of cosplayers came together in the southern California desert to celebrate the Wasteland Weekend.

Lok Satta releases 'people's manifesto' for AP, Lok Sabha poll

Lok Satta releases 'people's manifesto' for AP, Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Eradication of corruption, free healthcare, basic amenities, education for every student including computers literacy, formed the 12-point election manifesto of the Lok Satta Party for the general and Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections.

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.

Govt to hand over 14 more domestic airports to pvt parties

Govt to hand over 14 more domestic airports to pvt parties

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The government which is proceeding with privatising six airports including those at Kolkata and Chennai, intends to give away 14 more to private parties for operation and development during the 12th Plan period, Rajya Sabha was told on Tuesday.

Want PM Modi to tell me what my fault is: Kirti Azad

Want PM Modi to tell me what my fault is: Kirti Azad

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

"I hope the prime minister will listen to my plea and do justice," Azad said.

MNS workers attack toll booths after Raj's diktat; MLA held

MNS workers attack toll booths after Raj's diktat; MLA held

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

At least half a dozen toll plazas were vandalised on Monday by suspected Maharashtra Navnirman Sena activists in Thane after party chief Raj Thackeray asked workers not to pay toll tariff and "crush" the toll gates.

Go only for finished flats till May 2017

Go only for finished flats till May 2017

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

After coming into effect, the Real Estate Regulation Act will ensure that developers are unable to take home buyers for a ride

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Wuhan Revisited: One year after the Modi-Xi Summit

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

'From Doklam to Wuhan and the return of the India-China relationship to its previous equilibrium is indeed a major contribution of President Xi and PM Modi. Without any doubt they deserve the kudos for their sagacity and their wisdom,' says Ambassador Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China during the Wuhan summit.

Time to focus more on inequality than growth

Time to focus more on inequality than growth

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

A new study shows that the bottom half of the population enjoyed only 15 per cent of national income in 2013-14, down sharply from 24 per cent in the early 1980s.

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Bigg Boss 12: Guess who the surprise package is?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Bigg Boss 12 doesn't boast of a remarkable line-up but there are a few eye-catching inclusions that should keep the show in the news for the next few months, feels Sukanya Verma.

Home ministry to establish SMART police stations in every state

Home ministry to establish SMART police stations in every state

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Taking cue from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pitch for SMART policing, the Home ministry has decided to establish one such model police station in each state and has asked the state governments to submit their proposal by January 31, 2015.