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'Congress manifesto dangerous and unimplementable'

'Congress manifesto dangerous and unimplementable'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Finance Minister and senior party leader Arun Jaitley said the Congress does not deserve "even a single vote" for its promises, such as doing away with sedition law.

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

His comment hat many of the people present at the funeral of the Mumbai blasts convict after he was hanged are "potential terrorists", sparking outrage.

Congress best equipped to lead alliance against BJP: Tejashwi

Congress best equipped to lead alliance against BJP: Tejashwi

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The RJD chief also hailed the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party alliance in Uttar Pradesh.

May admits no support for 3rd vote on Brexit bill

May admits no support for 3rd vote on Brexit bill

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

In a statement to formally update parliament on her European Council meeting last week where the EU agreed to a short delay to the March 29 Brexit deadline, the British PM said she remained committed to "guarantee Brexit" even if it isn't as initially planned for this Friday and would continue to lobby MPs to get the support required for another vote on the withdrawal agreement agreed with the European Union.

RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

RS okays extension of Prez Rule in J&K, Shah attacks Nehru again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government has no other option but to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir as the Election Commission wants to hold assembly elections in the state by the end of 2019.

Samajwadi Party races against time, patch-up efforts fail

Samajwadi Party races against time, patch-up efforts fail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

A defiant Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said, "We are going for polls... Will return again."

'No ifs, no buts, Kanhaiya Kumar will contest from Begusarai'

'No ifs, no buts, Kanhaiya Kumar will contest from Begusarai'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'The Congress agreed to it, but the RJD has some problem with Kanhaiya.'

Will support Centre in 'healing wounds of Kashmir': Congress

Will support Centre in 'healing wounds of Kashmir': Congress

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The Congress emphasised that there can be no talks with Pakistan at the 'moment' when it is 'waging a war of words'.

The Collegium has not entirely freed judges from dependence on the government

The Collegium has not entirely freed judges from dependence on the government

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'There is one weapon in the government's armoury which impacts the independence of the judiciary, and which has not been affected by the collegium system.' 'It is post-retirement employment with the government. 'This is because some judges -- but not all -- are offered post-retirement employment by the government, and it has often been feared that judges close to retirement might decide cases so as to please the government in order to get a favourable post-retirement position,' says Abhinav Chandrachud.

How to handle your appraisal better

How to handle your appraisal better

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Be realistic with your appraisal expectations and do not sound greedy.

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Getting sanctions waiver on S-400 deal won't be easy, say experts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Friends of India in the US hope that New Delhi will receive a presidential waiver, given that Trump Administration has recognised India as a major defence partner and is in advance stage of selling billions of dollars' worth of equipment to India in the next few years.

Hurriyat dismisses ex-RAW chief's claims as 'bundle of lies'

Hurriyat dismisses ex-RAW chief's claims as 'bundle of lies'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Hurriyat said Dulat's "primary goal was to defame the Kashmir freedom movement and spread lies about it".

Mamata born rebel, has an aura impossible to ignore, says Pranab

Mamata born rebel, has an aura impossible to ignore, says Pranab

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Pranab recalled how she once stormed out of a meeting, leaving him feeling "humiliated and insulted".

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.

Climate meet: Developing nations put their foot down

Climate meet: Developing nations put their foot down

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The 54-page Paris agreement draft had been scaled down to 50.

On day 2 of review, Jaitley bullish on keeping fiscal deficit down

On day 2 of review, Jaitley bullish on keeping fiscal deficit down

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Finance ministry tells PM fiscal deficit target will be met, capex expenditure won't be cut and GDP growth will surpass 7.5%.

NDA got Rafale jets 20% cheaper than UPA: Jaitley

NDA got Rafale jets 20% cheaper than UPA: Jaitley

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Mr Rahul Gandhi himself has given seven different prices in different speeches with regard to the Rafale, that is the 2007 offer.

'No one is interested in you unless...'

'No one is interested in you unless...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

...'You create your own success.'

India's First Surgical Strike

India's First Surgical Strike

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Shastri told General Chaudhuri, 'I want to reach Lahore before they enter Kashmir'.' 'Today, many regard this initiative of Shastri as the first surgical strike.' A revealing excerpt from Dr Sandeep Shastri's Lal Bahadur Shastri: Politics And Beyond.

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Did Jinnah not want Partition?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

'Jinnah developed a belief that Gandhi had stolen the tag of the leader of the Indian people from him and that he later used religion to reduce Gandhi's idea of a united India to naught was his revenge.'

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

Alok Verma shunted out as CBI chief

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

He has been removed from the high-profile post on the charges of corruption and dereliction of duty making him the first chief in the history of the agency to face such action.

Govt hard-pressed to end deadlock over Insurance Bill

Govt hard-pressed to end deadlock over Insurance Bill

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The National Democratic Alliance government is keen on the passage of the Insurance Bill before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US to send out a message that economic reforms are back on track in India. Anita Katyal reports

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

It looks like Hindi, which faces political opposition at the front door, is entering Tamil Nadu through the kitchen, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

StartUpIndia: 'Hope we can build a nation of micro entrepreneurs'

StartUpIndia: 'Hope we can build a nation of micro entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Start Ups have to be really careful of the kind of talent they bring in, and the tone and culture they set.' 'It's absolutely crucial that the people we hire are motivated go-getters who can align with the company's long-term goals, culture and values.'

Row erupts over Pranab attending RSS event

Row erupts over Pranab attending RSS event

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Former Union minister C K Jaffer Shareif, in a letter to Mukherjee, expressed surprise over the move and said he like other secular people was 'stunned' to hear about his attending the RSS function.

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess. In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.

AAP's Somnath Bharti faces arrest over attempt to murder wife

AAP's Somnath Bharti faces arrest over attempt to murder wife

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed Aam Aadmi Party MLA and former law minister Somnath Bharti's anticipatory bail plea.

Why Sajjan Jindal now wants to make cars

Why Sajjan Jindal now wants to make cars

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'We will have a well-designed product, and not a compromise.' 'We will make a completely contemporary vehicle, in keeping with consumers' aspirations, not like the Nano, which disappointed them,' Sajjan Jindal tells Shreekant Sambrani.

IOC sets IOA Oct 31 deadline to set house in order

IOC sets IOA Oct 31 deadline to set house in order

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The International Olympic Committee has told the Indian Olympic Association to sack "charge-framed" officials through constitutional amendments by October 31 and conduct fresh elections by December 15 if it wants to return to the Olympic fold.

ASUS Zephyrus: The world's thinnest gaming notebook is coming to India

ASUS Zephyrus: The world's thinnest gaming notebook is coming to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

And here's 6 things you need to know about it.

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indians felt that if they acceded to Chinese claims in Ladakh, Beijing would simply be emboldened to press for further concessions in the future. A revealing excerpt from India And The Cold War.

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

What will Modi, Xi discuss one on one?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'The need of the hour is to build on the positives and control the negatives,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

5 reasons why there is 'war' between West Indies players and Board

5 reasons why there is 'war' between West Indies players and Board

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The impasse between the West Indies squad for the World Twenty20 and the region's cricket board appeared no closer to resolution on Wednesday with both sides sticking to their positions.

Muslim no-show at JD-U event leaves Nitish and Co worried

Muslim no-show at JD-U event leaves Nitish and Co worried

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Minority conference organised by the JD-U turned out to be a poor show with few from the Muslim community attending it, exposing the falling credibility of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as a secular leader, says M I Khan.

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Can Shaktikanta Das be a peacemaker between RBI, govt?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

If the new governor can think out of the box even as he signals that he can bat for the RBI cadre and respect its institutional memory, that will go a long way in getting out of the current impasse.

'Government websites hold so much unprotected data'

'Government websites hold so much unprotected data'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Gulshan Rai talks to Surabhi Agarwal about the tussle with social media companies over sharing data, Section 66a of the Information Technology Act and his new job.

Secret Trump server communicating with Russian bank?

Secret Trump server communicating with Russian bank?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

The Trump Organisation has a secret server registered to Trump Tower that has been covertly communicating with a Russian bank, a media report said, in the latest allegation of questionable links between Donald Trump and Russia just a week ahead of the presidential polls.

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Please note: Life after vaccine won't be normal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'Essentially there are three things the government should be doing: Identify who you are going to get your vaccine from, figure out how you are going to pay for it, and figure out how you're going to deliver it and to whom.'

Chhattisgarh: Mahendra Karma's wife fights to redeem chequered legacy

Chhattisgarh: Mahendra Karma's wife fights to redeem chequered legacy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

For Mahendra Karma's wife, the November 11 election is a battle to redeem the legacy of the 'Bastar Tiger' who founded the Salwa Judum and was considered a symbol of the tribals' fight back against Maoists before he was killed along with top Chhattisgarh Congress leaders in May.