News for 'civilisation'

'Time to reinforce civilisational values,' President Mukherjee

'Time to reinforce civilisational values,' President Mukherjee

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

President Mukherjee warned that "worst impulses of intolerance" are confronting the world and the time has come to reinforce civilisational values that bind us together.

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Modi was born on September 17, 1950 in a small town in Gujarat.

Criminalising marital rape will destroy marriages, govt tells SC

Criminalising marital rape will destroy marriages, govt tells SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Opposing the criminalisation of marital rape, which is sought by many petitioners before the apex court, the Centre has filed its preliminary counter affidavit in the top court.

Diplomatic Expulsions: Games Nations Play

Diplomatic Expulsions: Games Nations Play

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

India and Canada have mutually beneficial political and economic linkages. The two countries should get together and find a solution. The expulsion war should, in the meantime, be a guarantee against any deterioration of the situation, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, the first Indian head of mission to be ever expelled by any country.

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Her comments come a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Geneva that roughly 75 percent of the "disengagement problems" with China are sorted out but the bigger issue has been the increasing militarisation of the frontier.

'Lies, cheats, rapes': Indian-origin entrepreneur vs Elon Musk on Trump

'Lies, cheats, rapes': Indian-origin entrepreneur vs Elon Musk on Trump

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

In a post on X, Khosla said that it is hard for him to support someone like Trump, a Republican, who has "no values, lies, cheats, rapes, demeans women", and "hates immigrants" like him.

Bodh Gaya attack: An affront to Indic civilisational spirit

Bodh Gaya attack: An affront to Indic civilisational spirit

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Bodh Gaya emerged as a centre that encouraged a continuous dialogue of civilisation, it has enabled India to re-forge her age old linkages with countries, who derived inspiration from Buddha's message of compassion. It is this dialogue that was sought to be interrupted by the dastardly attack, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Indian Institute of India (IIT) Bombay has imposed a fine of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students, who performed a play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the Ramayana in a bad light, a fellow student said on Thursday.

Intolerance to artistic expression doesn't suit India, says Kerala HC

Intolerance to artistic expression doesn't suit India, says Kerala HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The court made the observation while hearing a plea which claimed that the depiction of a Bible concealing a gun in the Malayalam action movie Antony denigrates Christianity.

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Are we to believe that coordinated moves by the Canadian and US authorities are no longer taking place?', asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Enough is enough': Why President Droupadi Murmu is 'outraged'

'Enough is enough': Why President Droupadi Murmu is 'outraged'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Declaring that 'enough is enough', President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said it is time for India to wake up to the 'perversion' of crimes against women and counter the mindset that sees women as 'less powerful, less capable, less intelligent'.

Sitharaman expects India to become a developed nation by 2047

Sitharaman expects India to become a developed nation by 2047

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the government is close to reaching saturation in implementing social sector schemes designed to provide basic necessities to the poor. Addressing the students of Hindu College on the occasion of its 125th anniversary, she said the time has come for India to become economically 'aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant) and march forward to becoming a developed nation by 2047. Regretting that 60 years since Independence passed without any sense of urgency, Sitharaman said, "We have laid the material foundation for a Viksit Bharat" and empowering people by providing basic necessities to all.

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'As a child, I didn't even know that he was an IPS officer... It was much later when I came back to India'

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Jaishankar: India open to talk terror with Pak in a 'civilised' manner

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

He said that if there are issues that need to be talked about, it is between India and Pakistan.

No ceasefire, it's a call for surrender: Netanyahu

No ceasefire, it's a call for surrender: Netanyahu

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

On Monday night Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a press conference in English for the foreign media in which he said that Israel's war in Gaza is a fight for civilisation and against barbarism.

History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'

Narendra Modi: Voice of India's civilisational aspiration

Narendra Modi: Voice of India's civilisational aspiration

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

U R Ananthamurthy's assertion of leaving the country if Modi is voted to power is an affront to the deep sense of the Indian voters who have time and again shown a certain sagacity and wisdom of judgement. It certainly shows a 'corruption of the mind' on his part and not on the one he chooses to irrationally oppose, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

Andhra CM compares Jagan to 'drug lord Pablo Escobar'

Andhra CM compares Jagan to 'drug lord Pablo Escobar'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Naidu claimed that he never saw such a situation like how it was when Reddy, the YSRCP chief, ruled during the past five years.

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

'Space Transportation Has To Be Like Booking A Cab'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'We started AgniKul to show that space transportation should be as simple as road transportation.'

When Justice Ahmadi Sentenced Terrorists To Death

When Justice Ahmadi Sentenced Terrorists To Death

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Determined not to be arm-twisted into delaying the execution, he decided to hold a late night hearing at his residence. In the pitch blackness of the night, the original verdict was upheld. The next morning, on 9 October 1992, General Vaidya's assassins were hanged until death.

7 world leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

7 world leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Modi is likely to hold separate bilateral meetings with the foreign leaders.

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Protestors burn US flag, raise Palestine's as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pro-Palestinian protestors on Wednesday lowered an American flag and burned it down a few blocks away from the US Congress and hoisted a Palestine flag in its place.

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

'Independence Without Safety Means Nothing'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'I humbly request the government to create safe spaces for ALL women, the strictest of punishment and the swiftest justice.'

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Will it happen for us, asks JNU VC on SC relief to Setalvad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Pandit, who was appointed as the JNU VC in February last year, said some people opposed her decision to put the national flag and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo on the varsity premises.

'We can use India's many languages to fight the battle for civilisation'

'We can use India's many languages to fight the battle for civilisation'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

'But we don't use our languages for that; we use them to create distances between ourselves,' says writer Jerry Pinto.

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

About 140 people out of 193 who were admitted to various government medical facilities after they consumed the spurious liquor on Tuesday night were currently stable, Kallakurichi district collector M S Prasanth said.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

Confident that Ram mandir consecration will...: Modi

Confident that Ram mandir consecration will...: Modi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Modi's remarks came in response to President Droupadi Murmu's two-page letter to him ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' at the Ram temple.

HC imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on man for making Lord Hanuman his co-litigant

HC imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on man for making Lord Hanuman his co-litigant

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The Delhi high court has imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on a man who made Lord Hanuman his co-litigant in a plea concerning the possession of a private land having a temple of the deity.

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

'We're Not Anti-Nationals'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

'We are not secessionists, we want to coexist with our countrymen but not on the terms that will strip us off our dignity and a right to peaceful existence.'

Will Budget Cause Trouble For Modi?

Will Budget Cause Trouble For Modi?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Union Budgets are often used as political instruments and that was the intention of this government too.' 'But while the exercise has settled two fronts, it has left open several others and this has the potential to aggravate with time,' predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

If Modi can stop wars, then why is he unable to...: Priyanka

If Modi can stop wars, then why is he unable to...: Priyanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Targeting Modi over inflation, Priyanka called him a "mehengai" man.

Separatists in Canada crossing 'big red line': Indian envoy

Separatists in Canada crossing 'big red line': Indian envoy

Rediff.com8 May 2024

"Indians will decide the fate of India, not the foreigners," Verma told the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, a prominent think-tank.

HC relief for Union minister Shobha Karandlaje over cafe blast remarks

HC relief for Union minister Shobha Karandlaje over cafe blast remarks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Justice Krishna S Dixit, presiding over a single judge bench, issued notice to the parties concerned and paused the ongoing investigation.

Ahead of poll call EC flags paid news, religious appeal

Ahead of poll call EC flags paid news, religious appeal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission on Friday asked parties and their leaders to refrain from seeking votes on the basis of caste, religion and language, and not insult the devotee-deity relation or make any suggestion of a divine censure.

Separatist ideology 'dead' in J-K, people reaise it as futile: Sajad Lone

Separatist ideology 'dead' in J-K, people reaise it as futile: Sajad Lone

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Lone, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Baramulla constituency, said one of the reasons he wants to go to Parliament is to strive and advocate for the same set of laws for the children of Kashmir and the rest of the country.

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The top court said a considerable amount of direct control is exercised by the client over the manner in which an advocate renders his services during the course of his employment.

Like Nalanda, India must remain a melting pot of civilisations

Like Nalanda, India must remain a melting pot of civilisations

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Universities must be the bastions of free speech and expression. It must be the arena where diverse and conflicting schools of thought contend. There should be no room for intolerance, prejudice and hatred within the spaces of this institution. Further, it must act as flag-bearer for the coexistence of multiple views, thoughts and philosophies, says Pranab Mukherjee.