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Passions run high at Anna Hazare's protest site

Passions run high at Anna Hazare's protest site

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Tricolours, Anna caps, patriotic songs -- a day-long protest by Anna Hazare at Jantar Mantar on Sunday demanding justice for whistleblowers, who were killed, fighting corruption, had all its usual ingredients.

Why pass a completely USELESS bill, asks Team Anna

Why pass a completely USELESS bill, asks Team Anna

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

A day after Anna Hazare called off his agitations on Lokpal, Team Anna on Thursday admitted that his fast did not create the desired pressure on government and said there was no point in passing this "completely useless" bill.

Denied HC relief on arrest, Kejriwal to move SC

Denied HC relief on arrest, Kejriwal to move SC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Failing to get any reprieve from the Delhi high court, the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will move the Supreme Court soon against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate and maintained the excise policy case was the 'biggest political conspiracy of the country' to finish the party.

Review: Anna Bond is strictly for Puneeth fans

Review: Anna Bond is strictly for Puneeth fans

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Anna Bond is Puneeth's film all the way. Cinematographer Satya Hegde's frames are superb and tight.

Team Anna must await passage of Lokpal bill: Govt

Team Anna must await passage of Lokpal bill: Govt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Ahead of Anna Hazare's dharna in New Delhi on Sunday, government on Friday said Team Anna should await the passage of the Lokpal Bill before going ahead with any agitation on the issue.

Team Anna on indefinite fast from July 25

Team Anna on indefinite fast from July 25

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Team Anna members like Arvind Kejriwal and Gopal Sisodia and others will launch an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 25 as part of the agitation to press for the bill, Rai told media persons.

Team Anna to get new mascot in Kejriwal

Team Anna to get new mascot in Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

For the first time, Team Anna will have a new mascot in its posters with Arvind Kejriwal's images being used in campaign material seeking support for its indefinite fast from July 25.

Anna writes to PM; supporters held near PM's home

Anna writes to PM; supporters held near PM's home

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Amid continuing deadlock between government and Team Anna Hazare on Lokpal, the Gandhian on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue.

I don't need Team Anna's certificate, retorts Nitish

I don't need Team Anna's certificate, retorts Nitish

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reacted sharply to Team Anna's remarks on state government's draft bill on Lokayukta, describing it a "copy" of the Centre's Lokpal draft, by saying that he did not require a certificate from any one.

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Lashing out at Abhishek Singhvi on the draft Lokpal Bill, Team Anna on Wednesday accused the Congress leader of disrespecting Parliament by going against its commitment of including lower bureaucracy and Citizens' Charter in the ambit of the ombudsman.

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Iga Swiatek's hopes of landing another 'Sunshine Double' ended in a 6-4, 6-2 fourth round loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday as the world number one joined third seed Coco Gauff in making an early exit from the Miami Open.

Team Anna seeks justice for slain IPS officer

Team Anna seeks justice for slain IPS officer

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Team Anna will launch a three-day fast in Bhopal demanding justice for IPS officer Narender Kumar, who was killed by the mining mafia, and passing of a strong law to protect whistle blowers.

'Need Jan Lokpal': Team Anna 'exposes' defence scams

'Need Jan Lokpal': Team Anna 'exposes' defence scams

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

In its first press meet ever since the second phase of the budget session began in the Parliament a few days ago, Team Anna on Thursday laid out how it plans to exert pressure for a strong and independent Jan Lokpal Bill.

No point opposing Lokpal Bill after Anna's consent: Khurshid

No point opposing Lokpal Bill after Anna's consent: Khurshid

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday slammed Aam Admi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal for his opposition to the Lokpal Bill even after anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare supported it.

Anna's life in your hands, Kejriwal tells Hisar voters

Anna's life in your hands, Kejriwal tells Hisar voters

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The keenly watched by-election in Hisar has turned into a war of words between Team Anna and the Congress. Though the anti-corruption crusader is not present in Hisar, his posters and 'Main-Anna-Hoon' caps are as visible as the campaign posters of the three main candidates in the election, reports Sahim Salim.

Energy from urine? IIT-Palakkad researchers show how

Energy from urine? IIT-Palakkad researchers show how

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Palakkad (IIT-Palakkad) have introduced a pioneering method of generating renewable energy from human urine.

Anna Hazare to rally against privatisation

Anna Hazare to rally against privatisation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare on Wednesday said he would rally against the government's decision of privatisation and opening of retail sector to foreign markets.

Hope Anna will end fast after appeal by Parliament

Hope Anna will end fast after appeal by Parliament

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

With the Lok Sabha unanimously making an appeal to Anna Hazare to end his fast, Finance Minister and government interlocutor Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday hoped that the social activist will listen to this message.

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Close to half of the total 543 Lok Sabha seats are bracing for multi-cornered fight this time, making the contest way more interesting and intense than it was in the 2019 elections.

Forget votes if no Lokpal Bill, Anna tells Congress

Forget votes if no Lokpal Bill, Anna tells Congress

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

After having shaken up the United Progressive Alliance government through his fast at the Ramlila Grounds, Anna Hazare has now decided to focus on the Congress party as his enemy number 1.

Management lessons to learn from Anna Hazare's village

Management lessons to learn from Anna Hazare's village

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A set of 'uncertified' managers in Ralegan Siddhi, social activitist Anna Hazare's hometown, have been giving management lessons to many B-school students and corporate employees over the years. Read on to find out how they are doing it.

NRIs take to the streets to support Anna Hazare

NRIs take to the streets to support Anna Hazare

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The San Francisco Bay Area unit of India Against Corruption on Monday slammed the arrest of activist Anna Hazare. Nearly 150 members of the Indian American community gathered at the Civic Centre Plaza in Los Angeles to show their support to Anna Hazare on the eve of Independence Day.They expressed their support for Hazare and the millions of Indians who are demanding the Jan Lokpal Bill to end corruption in India.

Anna Hazare has taken supari: Padamsinh Patil

Anna Hazare has taken supari: Padamsinh Patil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Padamsinh Patil, accused in the Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case and who is currently out on bail, said the social activist Anna Hazare has taken 'supari' (contract) to defame him.

Anna Kournikova, Enrique Iglesias's romance on the rocks?

Anna Kournikova, Enrique Iglesias's romance on the rocks?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and former tennis star Anna Kournikova's love life is on the rocks after 12 years of being together.

Govt regains grip over Anna issue, thanks to PM

Govt regains grip over Anna issue, thanks to PM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

I applaud him. I salute him, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Parliament on Thursday while speaking on Anna Hazare and the issue of corruption.

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Wednesday's Vikravandi by-election has become a referendum on the Stalin government, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Narayanasamy is a LIAR: Anna Hazare

Narayanasamy is a LIAR: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Narayanasamy had recently said that Hazare's close aide Arvind Kejriwal had discarded the bill that was earlier presented by the government, which had also been allegedly approved by the anti-graft crusader.

Anna issue: Cong fears losing the battle for minds

Anna issue: Cong fears losing the battle for minds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The team that is forming the strategy to take on Anna Hazare is so confused and incoherent that in spite of Team Anna's few missteps, the UPA government is unable to counter them. Says a senior minister and a leader with political sense, "We are worried about losing the battle for minds." Sheela Bhatt reports.

JUST IN: Anna relents, accepts 15-day fast offer

JUST IN: Anna relents, accepts 15-day fast offer

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Civil society activist Kiran Bedi, in a tweet early morning on Thursday said that social activist Anna Hazare has accepted the Delhi police offer of a two-week fast at Ramlila Maidan.

The Anna wave not ready to stop

The Anna wave not ready to stop

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

The Anna wave not ready to stop

Anna's health improves, ignores pleas to end fast

Anna's health improves, ignores pleas to end fast

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

There was minor improvement in Anna Hazare's health on Wednesday as his fever subsided to 100 degrees from 102 degrees on Tuesday night even as his close associates continued to press him to end his fast.

Lokpal should have independent probe wing: Team Anna

Lokpal should have independent probe wing: Team Anna

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

As he prepares to go on a three-day fast for a strong Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare and his team on Sunday shot off an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and MPs urging them to make the best possible law which includes provisions for an independent investigative wing for the ombudsman.

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal instead of 5 kg rice

Karnataka govt starts cash disbursal instead of 5 kg rice

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday launched payment of cash in lieu of the additional 5 kg of rice to beneficiaries under the government's 'Anna Bhagya' scheme.

Why Anna Hazare's movement is first of its kind

Why Anna Hazare's movement is first of its kind

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

I am amazed that Anna had been able to achieve what no political party or movement has ever before been able to do -- create a national focus, says Col R Hariharan

UPA, BJP, Team Anna quibble over voting resolution

UPA, BJP, Team Anna quibble over voting resolution

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Sharp differences broke out among Team Anna, the government and the Opposition on Friday over the wording of the resolution for the debate in both Houses of Parliament on various drafts of the Lokpal Bill

Why Dalits are not enthusiastic about Anna Hazare

Why Dalits are not enthusiastic about Anna Hazare

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Babasaheb Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution, and so Dalits have an emotional attachment to the Constitution. If a movement sets itself above the Constitution and challenges democracy, a key pillar of the Constitution, Dalits will refuse to support it, says Bhanwar Megwanshi

PM acted on Anna issue after Sonia's intervention

PM acted on Anna issue after Sonia's intervention

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Highly placed sources in the Congress party state that on the Anna Hazare issue, the government began moving only after party chief Sonia Gandhi's intervention made through Rahul Gandhi.

Rickshaw puller in Bihar on fast to support Anna

Rickshaw puller in Bihar on fast to support Anna

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Mazloom Nadaf, an old, frail rickshaw puller and Right to Information Act activist in Bihar's Madhubani district, has been on fast for the last six days in support of social activist Anna Hazare's demand for a strong Lokpal in the country.

Team Anna members are agents of Opposition: Cong

Team Anna members are agents of Opposition: Cong

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

With Team Anna asking people not to back their party in Hisar Lok Sabha bypolls, chief ministers of three Congress-ruled states and senior leaders on Monday hit back at the Jan Lokpal Bill champions, dubbing them as agents of Opposition "trying to grind their own axe in the guise of fighting graft".

Karnataka: 6 children of Cong ministers in fray

Karnataka: 6 children of Cong ministers in fray

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

With six children of Karnataka ministers in the Lok Sabha poll arena, the campaign scene is getting spiced up in the high-stakes elections for the ruling Congress in the state.