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Exclusive! Arvind Kejriwal: How Parliament can change

Exclusive! Arvind Kejriwal: How Parliament can change

Rediff.com13 May 2012

There is no mechanism for the people to intervene in the affairs of Parliament, to direct it to enact laws on particular subjects, to prevent it from passing certain other kind of laws. The People are supreme, not Parliament. But unfortunately, in India, the People do not have any control, whatsoever, on the functioning of Parliament, says Arvind Kejriwal. Exclusive to Rediff.com

Hockey team finally gets its due

Hockey team finally gets its due

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

A series of felicitations, including an invitation from President Pratibha Patil, awaits the Asia Cup winning team.

This engineer's workout pix will make your jaws drop

This engineer's workout pix will make your jaws drop

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Nidhi Mohan Kamal, 35, is a vegan and a successful entrepreneur too.

Railways to get first dedicated corridor for freight train

Railways to get first dedicated corridor for freight train

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The 190-km railway line will be between Dadri in Uttar Pradesh and Phulera in Rajasthan, which fall under the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

President confers Bharat Ratna on former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was on Friday conferred with the Bharat Ratna.

Sachin's nomination 'dirtiest play' of Cong: Thackeray

Sachin's nomination 'dirtiest play' of Cong: Thackeray

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Commenting on the nomination of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Sunday said it was the "dirtiest play" of Congress.

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'Two years ago, had I been given even a tiny hint that my genes were tipping the scale for the development of a disease that would lock me into my body, unable to move or breath normally on my own, I would have been sad, and probably mad.' 'So now I'm running as fast as I can -- from my wheelchair.' P Rajendran on the amazing but brief life of Rahul Desikan, medical pioneer.

Apple patents tech for deactivating cameras at live concerts

Apple patents tech for deactivating cameras at live concerts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The system uses infrared signals to send messages to your phone to tell it to shut down video recording.

PM seeks support from all parties in Parliament

PM seeks support from all parties in Parliament

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Expressing regret over the fact that Parliament was not functioning smoothly despite the government's best efforts, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday sought constructive cooperation from all parties to make the House live up to the role the founding fathers envisioned for it. "It is unfortunate that despite our best efforts, Parliament has not been running smoothly," Dr Singh said while giving the K Karunakaran Award to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

'Indian Navy is confident of rising to any challenge'

'Indian Navy is confident of rising to any challenge'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'The Indian Navy has sufficient combat power in areas of interest to India that can quickly scale up operations if the need arises.' 'This includes all the choke points leading into the Indian Ocean as also areas within.'

Magsaysay honour for Goonj's Anshu Gupta, AIIMS whistle-blower Sanjiv Chaturvedi

Magsaysay honour for Goonj's Anshu Gupta, AIIMS whistle-blower Sanjiv Chaturvedi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Anushu Gupta is being recognised for "his creative vision in transforming the culture of giving" in India and Sanjiv Chaturvedi for 'Emergent Leadership'

Hyderabad best tourist city in India

Hyderabad best tourist city in India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

At a function in Delhi where Tourism and Culture Minister Jagmohan on Friday presented the National Tourism Awards for 2003, Kerala was adjudged the best state for tourism-related programmes.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fashion diaries: Rosie's red gown vs Chloe's revealing dress

Fashion diaries: Rosie's red gown vs Chloe's revealing dress

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Take a look at the good, bad and ugly style looks of the week.

PM calls report alarmist; Antony calls it baseless

PM calls report alarmist; Antony calls it baseless

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Terming as "alarmist" a media report that the Army moved two units towards Delhi in January without informing the government, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said such reports "should not be taken at face value".

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Six Indian-American students have grabbed top positions in a competition of young innovators.

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

'The heavens are lucky to have you'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'He was in form right to the very end.'

How long should we take care of Kasab: R R Patil

How long should we take care of Kasab: R R Patil

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil on Wednesday said there should be a timeframe to award punishment in terror cases and sought to know for how long the government should take care of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, facing death penalty in the 26/11 case.

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

'Contempt of my conscience': Prashant Bhushan won't apologise

'Contempt of my conscience': Prashant Bhushan won't apologise

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bhushan said as an officer of court he believes as a duty to speak up when he believe there is a deviation from its sterling record.

Advani chosen as outstanding parliamentarian

Advani chosen as outstanding parliamentarian

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

The Outstanding Parliamentary Awards for the years 2000, 2001 and 2002 have been given Arjun Singh Jaswant Singh and Manmohan Singh respectively.

Padma Shri a special feeling for Dravid

Padma Shri a special feeling for Dravid

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Rahul Dravid will be receiving the prestigious Padma Shri award from President Abdul Kalam at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Wednesday.

Mr Modi, please heed loss of morale in armed forces

Mr Modi, please heed loss of morale in armed forces

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

'The non-implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission, almost a year after it was implemented for civilians, is gradually beginning to hurt morale in the armed forces,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

'Writing is an art, a craft and an expression with limitless potential to evolve'

'Writing is an art, a craft and an expression with limitless potential to evolve'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'This may seem like a lyrical lamenting of a writer, but it is the sad reality in and outside the industry. In films, nine out of 10 times the writer's name is not mentioned in posters, publicity or even reviews.' Screenwriter Anjum Rajabali and actress-writer Preeti Mamgain hope to make way for Bollywood's writers.

Kingfisher has Rs 40 crore in tax dues: CBEC

Kingfisher has Rs 40 crore in tax dues: CBEC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The company's net loss widened to Rs 444.26 crore (Rs 4.44 billion) for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, due to high fuel costs and weaker rupee from Rs 253.69 crore (Rs 2.53 billion) in the October-December quarter in the last fiscal.

Ponting is Player of the Year

Ponting is Player of the Year

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Various ministries analysing Shunglu report: PM

Various ministries analysing Shunglu report: PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said the Shunglu Committee report on alleged irregularities in the conduct of Commonwealth Games was being analysed by various ministries.

Why a former ISRO chairman backs Modi

Why a former ISRO chairman backs Modi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'Modiji's programmes are efficient and with foresight, and needed for the country.' 'I also like his way of functioning. So, in whatever way I can, I would like to contribute.'

'India should aim double digit medals in 2020 Olympics'

'India should aim double digit medals in 2020 Olympics'

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Indian Olympic Association President Narinder Batra today said that the country should aim to win 'double digit' medals at the Tokyo Olympics

Maruti 'Swift'ly making history

Maruti 'Swift'ly making history

Rediff.com6 May 2006

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

The legend who inspired 3 Idiots

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

What Telecom Man reveals about India's business-politics links

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'It's the brazen corruption involving politicians that makes you sit up years after the event,' notes Nivedita Mookerji after reading B K Syngal's Telecom Man.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Suspended St Stephen's student moves court

Suspended St Stephen's student moves court

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The student moved court seeking a stay on the action even as a section of students requested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not to be the chief guest at the college's graduation day function.

When Gavaskar saved a family from a mob during the Bombay riots

When Gavaskar saved a family from a mob during the Bombay riots

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, who was known to take on the pace-battery of West Indies bowlers during his playing days with aplomb, also showed "courage" to save a family during the 1993 Bombay riots.

Nitish's shocker: Bihar to be dry state from April 2016

Nitish's shocker: Bihar to be dry state from April 2016

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The Bihar CM also said that those villages which will help in the campaign against liquor will be awarded.

'Jaitley was so much larger than people around him'

'Jaitley was so much larger than people around him'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Kirron Kher, actress-turned-politician, recounts how it was Jaitley who made her contest the elections from Chandigarh. Speaking to Rediff.com's Savera R Someshwar, the Chandigarh MP talks of the BJP stalwart's generosity and how he was the focal point of any place he was at.

1984 riot victims' lawyer honoured in US

1984 riot victims' lawyer honoured in US

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

The Lt-Governor also presented him with a state commendation certificate for human rights advocacy.