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Veteran politician N D Tiwari dies on his 93rd birthday

Veteran politician N D Tiwari dies on his 93rd birthday

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The politician was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital on October 26. He was suffering from fever and pneumonia.

Asics Gel-Nimbus 21: The best shoe for a marathon

Asics Gel-Nimbus 21: The best shoe for a marathon

Rediff.com10 May 2019

It will be my top pick when I graduate to a half-marathon, says Veer Arjun Singh.

At Rs 40k, Blaupunkt's 4k TV is a good deal but...

At Rs 40k, Blaupunkt's 4k TV is a good deal but...

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Its overall picture quality is nowhere close to what Samsung, Sony or even Lloyd 4K TVs offer, says Veer Arjun Singh.

'What's the big deal in using the word 'Saali'?'

'What's the big deal in using the word 'Saali'?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Arunoday Singh talks about his upcomimg film Yeh Saali Zindagi.

Indian prodigy sues Hong Kong police chief for prejudice

Indian prodigy sues Hong Kong police chief for prejudice

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

A 12-year-old prodigy is suing the police for discriminating against his Indian race after he was arrested for assaulting a woman when, according to him, he was the one being beaten, South China Morning Post has reported.

Mulayam's house arrest: SP disrupts LS proceedings

Mulayam's house arrest: SP disrupts LS proceedings

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The alleged house arrest of Mulayam Singh Yadav by the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh generated heat in the Lok Sabha on Monday with Samajwadi Party members disrupting proceedings leading to two adjournments.

CWC reshuffle: Wasnik, Azad, Soni retain posts

CWC reshuffle: Wasnik, Azad, Soni retain posts

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

The much-awaited reshuffle of the Congress hierarchy, which took place today, saw the exit of veteran Arjun Singh and six others from the Congress Working Committee (CWC) and two general secretaries Mohsina Kidwai and V Narayanasamy, who was recently made Minister of State in PMO.

Is the Lloyd ULED smart TV worth Rs 2.39 lakh?

Is the Lloyd ULED smart TV worth Rs 2.39 lakh?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The beautifully designed Lloyd ULED TV stands up to tech giants

This 50-inch LED costs just Rs 40,000... And it's worth it

This 50-inch LED costs just Rs 40,000... And it's worth it

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

The TV has a slim LED screen that offers good viewing angles. It is fit to be mounted on the wall or placed on its feet in a spacious bedroom, says Veer Arjun Singh.

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Avita Liber series is trendy, powerful and efficient for its price, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Minor reshuffle of CWC, AICC

Minor reshuffle of CWC, AICC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

The Congress Working Committee and the All India Congress Committee secretariat were on Friday reconstituted by Sonia Gandhi, who dropped veterans like Arjun Singh and Mohsina Kidwai and G Venkatswami, who attacked her recently, and inducted new faces in the hierarchy.

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Why Veer Arjun Singh has fallen in love with the latest Bose headphones.

Skullcandy fan? What you need to know about Riff headphones

Skullcandy fan? What you need to know about Riff headphones

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The Riff gets grace marks for charging so quickly - 0 to 100 in less than an hour - and giving a competitive 9-10 hours of playback, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A host of additional features makes the A9G more premium and very useful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Rahul gets in as a member of Jawahar Bhavan

Rahul gets in as a member of Jawahar Bhavan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

The Jawahar Bhavan Trust has been reshuffled.

Former Union ministers Arjun Singh, M L Fotedar and Mohsina Kidwai have retired as trustees.

Ahmed Patel, Sonia Gandhi's political secretary, has relinquished the post of secretary to the trust; he remains a trustee.

Arjun working  on another reservation game?

Arjun working on another reservation game?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

After lying low for some time now, veteran congress leader Arjun Singh, who created a nationwide furore after asking for reservation for backward class students in higher education, is once again out to create trouble for the party leadership.

MP CM's office returns RTI on Anderson's escape

MP CM's office returns RTI on Anderson's escape

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The Madhya Pradesh chief minister's office has returned a Right To Information application seeking details of the escape of the then Union Carbide Corporation chairman Warren Anderson from India.The office returned the application of social activist S C Agrawal, claiming that there was no position of a 'central public information officer' in the office of the chief minister.

Bhopal tragedy: 'Act against those who are here'

Bhopal tragedy: 'Act against those who are here'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Thursday night suggested that the government, instead of trying to bring back former Union Carbide CEO Warren Anderson, should ensure action against those who had enabled him to leave India in 1984 after the Bhopal gas leak tragedy.

We don't know who allowed Anderson to leave: PC

We don't know who allowed Anderson to leave: PC

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The government on Thursday said there were no records of calls made by home ministry officials before the exit of former Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson from India in December, 1984 and on the 'safe passage' assurance reportedly given to him. A day after Congress leader Arjun Singh sought to point fingers at P V Narasimha Rao for the exit of Anderson, an accused in the Bhopal gas disaster case, Home Minister P Chidambaram also gave a clean chit to Rajiv Gandhi.

Bhopal case: Arjun absolves Rajiv, blames Rao

Bhopal case: Arjun absolves Rajiv, blames Rao

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Congress leader Arjun Singh finally broke his silence over the Bhopal gas tragedy on Wednesday during a rare appearance in the Rajya Sabha. The septuagenarian leader, who was the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh when the Bhopal gas tragedy took place, arrived in a wheel chair soon after Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad initiated a discussion on the issue. "I felt that Union Carbide CEO) Warren Anderson should be arrested," he said.

Column: Educating Kapil

Column: Educating Kapil

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

A nation must educate its own, foreigners can only help at the margin.

Sony HT-S20R Review

Sony HT-S20R Review

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

This is a great value product and a roomful of surround sound that a single soundbar below Rs 50,000 just can't deliver.

Will give appropriate reply at right time: Arjun

Will give appropriate reply at right time: Arjun

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Veteran Congress leader Arjun Singh who was Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister at the time of the Bhopal gas disaster in December 1984 today said he would give "appropriate reply at an appropriate time" on the issue.

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Nubia Red Magic 3S is delightfully designed and immensely powerful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

How Cong plans to 'manage' Bhopal issue

How Cong plans to 'manage' Bhopal issue

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Despite the attempts made by the opposition to keep the Bhopal tragedy alive, the Congress leadership has made efforts to put a deliberate closure on the issue.

'Anderson sent out due to law and order situation'

'Anderson sent out due to law and order situation'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Battling charges over escape of Warren Anderson days after the Bhopal tragedy, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday sought to give a new spin on the issue, saying Arjun Singh took the decision on then Union Carbide chief executive officer's exit keeping in view the law and order situation.

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

For Rs 14,900 (Rs 18,900 with the wireless charging case), they are a great gadget, says Veer Arjun Singh, but he has a few concerns.

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Is it a smartwatch or an upgraded fitness band? Veer Arjun Singh finds out.

We may never know who ordered Anderson's release

We may never know who ordered Anderson's release

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The mystery about who facilitated the escape of Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson's from the country after the Bhopal gas tragedy may never be solved.

Arjun breaks silence on Bhopal case

Arjun breaks silence on Bhopal case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

Senior Congress leader Arjun Singh, who is in the eye of a storm over the issue of safe passage given to the then Union Carbide Corporation chairman Warren Anderson in the wake of the Bhopal gas tragedy, has sought to lob the ball in the Centre's court and the party declined to join issue.

Interview: Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Interview: Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Just months before the deadly gas leak in Bhopal killed 15,000 people, journalist Rajkumar Keswani had warned that the 'city stood on the edge of a volcano'. He speaks of his 26-year battle to get justice for the victims.

'Got a call from CM's office to fly out Anderson'

'Got a call from CM's office to fly out Anderson'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

With the circumstances under which Warren Anderson was flown out in a state plane after the gas disaster coming under scrutiny, a former Madhya Pradesh aviation official says he received a call from the then Chief Minister Arjun Singh's office to arrange for his departure.

RSS files defamation suit against Arjun

RSS files defamation suit against Arjun

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Arjun Singh had suggested the organisation's involvement in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Samsung Tab S4: Will it make you dump your phone, tablet and laptop?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The AMOLED screen at a resolution of 2560x1600 is vivid and offers deep blacks, says Veer Arjun Singh

At Rs 14k, Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good budget phone

At Rs 14k, Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good budget phone

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Samsung Galaxy M30 is a good-looking phone with a good screen, battery and camera, says Veer Arjun Singh.

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

25 STRIKING FRAMES of Hum

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Agneepath, Hum and Khuda Gawah are a testament to the Bachchan-Mukul Anand actor-director chemistry. Of the three, Hum is a natural crowd-pleaser, says Sukanya Verma.

'Centre not happy with IIM-A fee hike'

'Centre not happy with IIM-A fee hike'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

IIM-Indore chairman L N Jhunjhunwala said, "Neither the Centre nor the Union HRD minister Arjun Singh were happy with the IIM-A's step to hike its fees". He said since the country is undergoing election process, the government was unable to take any decision on the issue, Jhunjhunwala told PTI on Monday.

Over 62% turnout in 5th phase; violence in J&K, Bengal

Over 62% turnout in 5th phase; violence in J&K, Bengal

Rediff.com6 May 2019

With this phase, election will be over in 424 seats and polling in the remaining 118 seats will be held on May 12 and 19.

Abhishek shoots World Cup gold, bags Olympic quota

Abhishek shoots World Cup gold, bags Olympic quota

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Abhishek Verma secured India's fifth Olympic quota place in shooting after winning the 10m air pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Cup, in Beijing, on Saturday. Participating in his maiden International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup final, the Indian led the field throughout the men's 10m air pistol final to clinch the top spot with a total score of 242.7.

India unveils $10 laptop!

India unveils $10 laptop!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The 'world's cheapest laptop', developed in India, was unveiled by Union Minister for Human Resources Development Arjun Singh at the Tirupati temple on Tuesday evening.