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Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'A perception has been built in our country that whatever Modi says you cannot challenge that.'

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Hindus from Pak celebrate, newborn named 'Nagrikta'

Hindus from Pak celebrate, newborn named 'Nagrikta'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In the Majnu Ka Tila area in New Delhi, Children carrying tricolour burst crackers and shouted 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

COVID-19: The threat from people with no symptoms

COVID-19: The threat from people with no symptoms

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Testing is a very good strategy if only symptomatic people are transmitting the disease.' 'Here asymptomatic people, with minimum, trivial symptoms, are transmitting too.' 'Testing, treating, tracing contacts and quarantining them -- yes, it will work up to a certain extent.' 'But more important is physical distancing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and cocooning, protecting with reverse quarantining the most vulnerable people, senior citizens, people with other major medical problems.' 'To me, that makes much more sense.'

'Saifai Bollywood bash more important for SP than riot victims'

'Saifai Bollywood bash more important for SP than riot victims'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress on Thursday slammed the Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh for holding celebrations at party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's native village of Saifai while the victims of the Muzaffarnagar riots reportedly suffer under adverse weather conditions at relief camps in the state.

SC seeks Shahabuddin's reply on plea against his bail

SC seeks Shahabuddin's reply on plea against his bail

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan told the SC that Shahabuddin is a 'class-A history-sheeter who cannot be reformed'.

Mumbai Police encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma acquitted

Mumbai Police encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma acquitted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

However, another senior cop and accused Pradeep Suryawanshi who was leading the encounter team was convicted for murder of Ram Narayan Gupta, a suspected aide of gangster Chhota Rajan. Twenty others, including 13 policemen, were also convicted for various charges

CBI terms Ishrat encounter fake, but spares Modi, Amit Shah

CBI terms Ishrat encounter fake, but spares Modi, Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has found that Ishrat Jahan and her accomplices were killed in cold blood so that the Gujarat Police could show a major hit.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.'

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Soleimani Killing: Lessons for India to learn

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Drone warfare has come to stay.' 'India should exploit the expected Reaper acquisition from the US to build an effective counter terror campaign,' argues Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

F1: Hamilton claims Vettel broke the safety car re-start rules

F1: Hamilton claims Vettel broke the safety car re-start rules

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Mercedes driver told reporters he would seek a clarification from race director Charlie Whiting ahead of the next race in Spain.

'Revocation of Article 370 game-changer for the ages'

'Revocation of Article 370 game-changer for the ages'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

'Washington's silence about India's Article 370 move tells us all we need to know: It doesn't want to rock the boat of a relationship that has navigated some choppy waters but remains a highly important one.'

Getting ready for Covid-19

Getting ready for Covid-19

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Infectious disease is a given of humankind. There will always be another around the corner.'

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Already 'severe', Delhi's pollution to enter 'emergency' zone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, the overall air quality of the national capital docked at 376 at 8:30 am on Tuesday.

What Ashwini Ponnappa will do after lockdown ends

What Ashwini Ponnappa will do after lockdown ends

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'Head out!' 'It has been a long time that we have not met family and friends.'
And, run to the court.'

India needs to adapt to the world of tomorrow

India needs to adapt to the world of tomorrow

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

In another 2-3 weeks, coronavirus will chariot India to overtake the United States. In March, Modi had exhorted the nation to celebrate India's impending success over the virus by clanging metal plates. Make no mistake, India is losing this momentous war under his captaincy, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Baby dies in Railways demolition drive in Delhi slum; probe ordered

Baby dies in Railways demolition drive in Delhi slum; probe ordered

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

A baby died in Shakur Basti area in West Delhi where a demolition drive was carried out by railways, triggering an angry reaction from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who slammed the railways and suspended three officials for "failing to arrange" food for those evicted.

'Chappal Chor Pakistan' protest in US over Jadhav family visit

'Chappal Chor Pakistan' protest in US over Jadhav family visit

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Braving freezing cold, the protesters also brought along sandals to give them to the Pakistani embassy officials.

'All border situations were resolved through diplomacy'

'All border situations were resolved through diplomacy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'I am not minimising either the seriousness or the complex nature of the current situation.' 'Naturally, we have to do what it takes to secure our borders.' 'We are talking to the Chinese, both through military channels and diplomatic ones.'
'In fact, they work in tandem.' 'When it comes to finding a solution, this must be predicated on honouring all agreements and understandings.' 'And not attempting to alter the status quo unilaterally.'

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'People accused of mass murder and worse are let out on medical grounds.' 'Saibaba is now 100% handicapped, and has committed no murder, yet he is not allowed to come out.'

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Is there a way out of the gloom and doom?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The government has said it has kept its powder dry to fight the true battle against the debilitating influence of the pandemic.' 'The release of the shocking economic data this week should act as the fuse for using that powder now.' 'Further delays will make the battle that much harder,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

'India is likely to succeed in this war'

'India is likely to succeed in this war'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'At the same time, if we are a little careless, we will run into trouble. No doubt about that.'

7 things you should never do before a workout

7 things you should never do before a workout

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Follow these seven rules which will save you from injury and also ensure a more effective workout session

Congress protected 1984 riots accused: Modi in Punjab

Congress protected 1984 riots accused: Modi in Punjab

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Modi also attacked the Congress for charging him with corruption in the Rafale deal.

Hey! Heard anything about the farmers?

Hey! Heard anything about the farmers?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

'I can barely see anything in the news about the farmer protests, and all I've seen of Nirav Modi is that he can't come home because he's busy, and that the CBI is writing letters begging him to please at least call the Indian embassy, no?'

India slaps anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel wire rods

India slaps anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel wire rods

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The department of revenue in a notification on Wednesday said anti-dumping duty is being imposed for six months on the import of wire road of alloy or non-alloy steel from China.

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Apples, almonds, walnuts from US to attract 50% higher tax

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The US side had pushed for removal of price caps on medical equipment such as coronary stents and a commitment by India to reduce trade imbalance

What was Sanjay Raut doing at a Jamaat rally?

What was Sanjay Raut doing at a Jamaat rally?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

'It was a reaffirmation of his party's unrelenting defiance of its erstwhile ally, the BJP; an attempt to forge a new relationship with the community the Shiv Sena had always targeted; and a pointer towards the political imperative of taking everyone along if the fight against the ruling party had to succeed,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

Citing murder of Indian-origin cop, Trump seeks border wall funding

Citing murder of Indian-origin cop, Trump seeks border wall funding

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

"This is a humanitarian crisis. A crisis of the heart, and a crisis of the soul," Trump said in his maiden prime-time address from his Oval Office.

Banganapalle mango gets GI tagged to Andhra

Banganapalle mango gets GI tagged to Andhra

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The Andhra Pradesh government is now the registered proprietor of the GI tag for the mango variety often hailed as "the king of fruits".

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

PHOTOS: Stunning life under the ocean wave

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

There's some amazing stuff beneath the water. For proof, look no further than the annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.

Who will blink first? Xi or Modi?

Who will blink first? Xi or Modi?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'There is a compulsion to look hard, decisive, and risk-taking; start something; and then conclude it in a way you can claim victory.' 'That is not such an easy option against China,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Expert tips to care for your body

Expert tips to care for your body

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Occupational therapist Dr Indu Tandon tells you how to take care of your spine, joints and bones.

The Mitrokhin Revelations

The Mitrokhin Revelations

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Is govt's $60 billion agri exports target feasible?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Aiming to push India into the list of the top 10 agri export nations, the policy has been backed by the Prime Minister's Office

The top monthly income plans

The top monthly income plans

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

MIPs can add significant value and investors must consider making allocations in line with their risk appetite.

Shelter for homeless: SC gives Centre 10 days

Shelter for homeless: SC gives Centre 10 days

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to convene a meeting of chief secretaries of all the states within 10 days to find out the steps taken by them so far to provide shelter to homeless persons.

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Landing a plane at the world's highest airfield

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The sortie had to be executed in good weather and in sub-zero temperatures, which meant it was to be accomplished by mid or third week in May before the earth heated up and the monsoon clouds made things difficult.