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Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The variety of options combined with global student mix makes it an apt destination for international students.

'BJP has promised to look into Gorkhaland demand'

'BJP has promised to look into Gorkhaland demand'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'Winning this election will take us a step closer to realising our dreams'

We can bring constructive change in India after 182 days: Modi

We can bring constructive change in India after 182 days: Modi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

In a statement signalling a change of regime at the Centre in the coming months, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said in Gandhinagar on Friday that the country is looking forward to a "constructive" change within the next 182 days.

Applying for a passport? Read this first

Applying for a passport? Read this first

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Applying for a passport is no longer the nightmare it used to be, thanks to the government outsourcing parts of the process. But there still are things you need to know before you take the plunge.

'NEP may be fantastic, but who will pay teachers?'

'NEP may be fantastic, but who will pay teachers?'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

What does the National Educational Policy 2020 mean for students, parents and teachers?

'The fight has gone out of Bhansali'

'The fight has gone out of Bhansali'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

'He has poured his blood, sweat and tears in Padmavati.' 'Now he has left the matter in the hands of his producers.'

Why late BCCI boss Dalmiya's widow is 'hurt' by SC observations

Why late BCCI boss Dalmiya's widow is 'hurt' by SC observations

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya's widow Chandralekha, on Saturday, said she has been 'deeply hurt' by the Supreme Court's observations on her late husband during the hearing on Justice R M Lodha-led committee recommendations to revamp cricket.

Maya gags UP babus to address people's needs on time

Maya gags UP babus to address people's needs on time

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

With the state assembly elections knocking at her doors, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has now turned her attention to the basic needs of the people.

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The counting for all five states will be held on March 11.

This man believes Modi's degrees are fake

This man believes Modi's degrees are fake

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Roshan Shah, a Canadian citizen and an Overseas Citizen of India, filed a Right to Information application in Gujarat in 2013 to demand that Narendra Modi, then the Gujarat chief minister, make his educational qualifications public.

Pre 1971 Bangladeshi settlers are Indians: HC

Pre 1971 Bangladeshi settlers are Indians: HC

Rediff.com21 May 2014

In a historic judgement, the Meghalaya High Court has said that Bangladesh nationals who have settled in this north eastern state before March 24, 1971, should be treated as Indians and they be enrolled in the voters' list.

On Planet Nihalani, reality is defamation

On Planet Nihalani, reality is defamation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The most unusual howls of protest from Bollywood have shown that even people known for party drugs draw the line somewhere, says Mitali Saran.

Censor Board bans Sunny Deol's film on Varanasi's dark side

Censor Board bans Sunny Deol's film on Varanasi's dark side

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The film courted controversy when its trailer got leaked on the internet.

'Kashmir can't be reduced to a lab experiment'

'Kashmir can't be reduced to a lab experiment'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Nobody can control Kashmir and what happens here.' 'Even a government with a full sweeping majority and strong mandate hasn't been able to control the state.'

Journalist Ravish Kumar wins 2019 Magsaysay award

Journalist Ravish Kumar wins 2019 Magsaysay award

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

In electing Kumar to receive the 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award, the board of trustees recognises his unfaltering commitment to a professional, ethical journalism of the highest standards; his moral courage in standing up for truth, integrity, and independence; and his principled belief that it is in giving full and respectful voice to the voiceless, in speaking truth bravely yet soberly to power, that journalism fulfills its noblest aims to advance democracy, the award citation said.

Karnataka assembly poll ends with 70% turnout

Karnataka assembly poll ends with 70% turnout

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Counting of votes will take place on May 15.

How Congress's gang of 4 unseated BJP in MP

How Congress's gang of 4 unseated BJP in MP

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'From 10 am on Tuesday to 3 am this morning, we must have made not less than a thousand phone calls.' 'We kept fighting till the end and we did not leave the room till we got 113 certificates.' 'Two-three losses would have changed the game and the BJP wanted to become the largest party which they did not become.'

UPSC 2018: How to apply for vacant posts

UPSC 2018: How to apply for vacant posts

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

March 29 is the last date to submit your application.

Oppn flays Yogi govt after Centre faults UP's move to include 17 OBCs in SC

Oppn flays Yogi govt after Centre faults UP's move to include 17 OBCs in SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

The state government had on June 24 directed district adminstration to issue SC certificates to 17 OBCs -- Kashyap, Rajbhar, Dhivar, Bind, Kumhar, Kahar, Kewat, Nishad, Bhar, Mallah, Prajapati, Dhimar, Batham, Turha, Godia, Manjhi and Machua.

9 articles in Raigarh papers found to be paid news: EC

9 articles in Raigarh papers found to be paid news: EC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

State Election Commission has found nine articles in local newspapers as "paid news" during Chhattisgarh assembly polls and directed that expenses incurred in publishing them be added to poll expenditure of parties and candidates concerned.

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

'Congress is more responsible for Ram mandir than BJP'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'We all know that when the Babri Masjid was demolished, P V Narasimha Rao was prime minister.' 'He did not do anything to stop the demolition.'

Jayapal makes eleventh hour bid to nullify Trump's presidency

Jayapal makes eleventh hour bid to nullify Trump's presidency

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The attempt by Jayapal, a first-time Congresswoman who was elected from Seattle in the general elections, was shot down by an irked Vice President Joe Biden, who told her that it was all over.

What the Raksha Mantri must do

What the Raksha Mantri must do

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Ajai Shukla presents an action plan for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to fix the systemic weaknesses in defence.

J-K can only be ruled by a Muslim chief minister: PDP MLA

J-K can only be ruled by a Muslim chief minister: PDP MLA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

A People's Democratic Party member of Legislative Assembly has stoked controversy by saying that only a Muslim can become the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, a view from which his party quickly distanced itself.

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Why Nitish sacked Prashant Kishor, Pavan Varma

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'Both Pavan Varma and Prashant Kishor questioned the party president in a public forum.' 'That is why we had to show them the door.'

'We will wait for the government to deliver, or else...'

'We will wait for the government to deliver, or else...'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

West Pakistan refugees say they are willing to give Prime Minister Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah time to come good on their promise.

Eyeing polls, Centre woos Gujarat riot victims

Eyeing polls, Centre woos Gujarat riot victims

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The state government has also been told to identify uninsured commercial and residential property that was damaged in the violence and send the list to the Centre so that it could pay compensation.

Rahul set to take over Congress's reins on December 16

Rahul set to take over Congress's reins on December 16

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The 47-year-old scion of the Nehru-Gandhi family will face the daunting task of restoring lost glory to the party whose fortunes have been dwindling in the recent past.

Why cows have become a problem in UP

Why cows have become a problem in UP

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Hordes of cows rampage through the fields, eating everything in sight. This is after the UP government banned slaughter of cattle. As a result, farmers whose cows become old and are a liability simply sets them loose.

60 lakh fake voters in MP, claims Congress; EC orders probe

60 lakh fake voters in MP, claims Congress; EC orders probe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Soon after a Congress delegation approached it on the issue, the poll panel formed two teams to probe the allegations.

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani new censor board chief, 9 more members named

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani new censor board chief, 9 more members named

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani was today appointed as the new censor board chairman along with nine other members, many of whom have a Bharatiya Janata Party connection, days after Leela Samson resigned as its chief alleging interference by the government in its matters.

The man who hopes to do better than Modi

The man who hopes to do better than Modi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'When Modi was CM, Gujarat won 128 seats.' 'Now he is PM. Modiji is revered by people in Gujarat.' 'So as PM he will get 150 seats,'

Want to work with the government of India?

Want to work with the government of India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The ministry will engage 30 young graduates, postgraduates and PhD-holders in the fields of urban planning, urban design, engineering, information and technology, urban mobility, finance, social sector, and environmental issues.

'Some Censor Board members are misusing their authority. It shames me'

'Some Censor Board members are misusing their authority. It shames me'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

'There are problems related to the Indian film industry that I'd like to address rather than to keep harping on the negative zone of hurdles in film certification,' Minister for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore tells Subhash K Jha.

'BJP must become a more mainstream party'

'BJP must become a more mainstream party'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

'If the BJP wins UP and one or two other states, it could get emboldened and press ahead with its reckless agenda, as well as its divisive agenda.' 'If the BJP fails to form the government in UP and suffers a setback in Punjab and maybe one other state, it could go either way: It could become more reckless or pull back, pause and take stock, moderate its position.'

Environmentalists see red over green sops

Environmentalists see red over green sops

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Under the proposed amendment to the environment clearance law, industries can expand simply by certifying that they are not polluting. Among the sectors that will benefit from this procedure are mining, power and petrochemicals, a range of manufacturing industries, in addition to dredging, shipping, port development, building and construction and industrial estates.

EC to meet web sites about social media posts

EC to meet web sites about social media posts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The Election Commission has called for a meeting with websites on November 18 to discuss the use of social media by political parties and candidates in the ongoing five-state elections.

It's raining freebies in Karnataka

It's raining freebies in Karnataka

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

Aspiring candidates, desperate to buoy up their popularity in the run-up to the polls, have begun to break every stereotype to market themselves. From distributing insurance certificates to women voters to lending heavy earth-moving equipment to farmers for levelling their lands, the candidates are coming up with novel ideas to outsmart their political rivals.

Hegde says Gandhi's struggle for freedom was drama; BJP issues notice

Hegde says Gandhi's struggle for freedom was drama; BJP issues notice

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

A senior BJP leader said its top brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is 'upset' with the sixth-term Lok Sabha MP, who was a minister in the first Modi government, and the Karnataka leader has been asked to take remedial measures, including tendering an apology.

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

In the Modi government, he was the mentor -- he groomed half a dozen of those who became ministers. Some remembered, others did not -- Jaitley seemed to care little. Aditi Phadnis reports.