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Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Ahead of the 2019 elections, the race for consolidating the Dalit vote-bank has intensified among all the political parties, more so in Uttar Pradesh, where the community comprises almost 21 per cent of the population.

South Africa's Staniforth to coach Indian hockey goalkeepers

South Africa's Staniforth to coach Indian hockey goalkeepers

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Former South Africa player David Staniforth has been appointed goalkeeping coach and strategic analyst of India's senior and junior men's hockey teams.

Free public discourse from violence: Prez Mukherjee in last address to nation

Free public discourse from violence: Prez Mukherjee in last address to nation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

In his final address, the president said that the soul of India resided in "pluralism and tolerance.

Stalin bats for Rahul Gandhi as next PM to defeat 'fascist Modi govt'

Stalin bats for Rahul Gandhi as next PM to defeat 'fascist Modi govt'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Sonia Gandhi hit out at the BJP for being determined to destroy constitutional values.

How NOT to workout in the summer

How NOT to workout in the summer

Rediff.com13 May 2019

It is important that you listen to your body and understand the difference between getting too sore and doing just what is right, says Shrey Khanna.

Jairam Thakur picked to be new Himachal CM

Jairam Thakur picked to be new Himachal CM

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Thakur's name was proposed by Suresh Bharadwaj and Mahender Singh and seconded by other members.

Despite 3-0 lead, Kohli to go hard against Sri Lanka in last two ODIs

Despite 3-0 lead, Kohli to go hard against Sri Lanka in last two ODIs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

India has taken an unassailable lead in the One-Day International series against Sri Lanka, but skipper Virat Kohli insists his team will not let the intensity slip in the last two matches.

Now resentment in K'taka BJP unit over appointments of office bearers

Now resentment in K'taka BJP unit over appointments of office bearers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

After the Congress and the Janata Dal-United discontent now appeared to be brewing within the Bharatiya Janata Party against state President B S Yeddyurappa over the appointment of party office bearers.

7 trends that are changing your smartphones

7 trends that are changing your smartphones

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Let us take a look at some of the most important parameters that have completely transformed smartphones in the last few years.

South likely to remain BJP-mukt for now

South likely to remain BJP-mukt for now

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Telangana is on Amit Shah's radar.

Must read: 5 books to kickstart your career in 2018

Must read: 5 books to kickstart your career in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Learn how to solve problems, build networks and become a smart leader.

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Why getting the 'right' price for Air India will be a tough task

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

If the government is asking a maximum price for Air India but asks to keep old personnel, it will not match.

The incredible lightness of being

The incredible lightness of being

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Pilates, a fitness system that focuses on stretching to help the muscles find their balance, is becoming popular. The author tries it out.

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

'There's a huge need for advancements in current security incident logging and monitoring practices.'

'I won't allow any man to bring me down, ever'

'I won't allow any man to bring me down, ever'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'Maybe the man-woman love is not destined to happen for me.' 'Whether it is my career or my personal life, I can't afford to make wrong moves when God has given me a second chance,' Manisha Koirala tells Subhash K Jha.

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

6 Samsung Galaxy phones to watch out for

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

This is how the South Korean electronics major plans to indulge its Indian fans

Smart strategies that India Inc adopted to beat slowdown in 2014

Smart strategies that India Inc adopted to beat slowdown in 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

After two years of growth in the 4 per cent to 5 per cent range, the gross domestic product is expected to increase more robustly in 2015, growing to an expected 6.4 per cent.

5 trendy smartphones launched this November

5 trendy smartphones launched this November

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The best in their class, all these five offer premium quality, exciting features that suit different budgets

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

When China protested strongly over the August decision on J&K -- not once but twice -- we ignored it. And to compound matters, we simply turned our back and walked over to the 'Quad' alliance with the US, upgrading it to ministerial level, and thereafter began following the American footfalls on Taiwan and COVID-19 to taunt and humiliate Beijing, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'BJP workers should not be ignored'

'BJP workers should not be ignored'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

'When people in the Opposition join a ruling party, their intentions will always be looked down with suspicion.' 'The people who have been loyal to the party and have helped it strike roots feel wronged against when such instances happen.' 'They feel sidelined and neglected despite their loyalty to the party.'

Why are our students so angry?

Why are our students so angry?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'Their brave resistance keep our hopes alive that this youth upsurge is strengthening India's democracy and pluralism,' states Mohammad Sajjad.

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

It rained investments on India as the Make In India programme, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a focus on the manufacturing sector, raked in Rs 15,20,000 crore in committed investments.

2020 will be the year of the economy, but...

2020 will be the year of the economy, but...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Neither Modi nor the BJP have lost control over the minds and votes of their original supporters due to their tremendous political ability to play upon baser communal instincts.' 'But this buoyant support will melt away if the economic scenario remains depressing.' 'That makes 2020 an interesting year to watch out for,' notes Sheela Bhatt.

Asia's nuclear stockpile is worryingly growing

Asia's nuclear stockpile is worryingly growing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

China will be the nuclear threat of most concern to New Delhi for at least another decade, the latest report by the Arms Control Association says.

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

CEO Shashi Arora discusses his roadmap for Airtel Payments Bank with Karan Choudhury.

Naxals' nefarious plans set C'garh police on high alert

Naxals' nefarious plans set C'garh police on high alert

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The ultras for the first time this season put up pamphlets, banners and flags on Thursday, appealing to people to observe Maoist week -- from July 28 to August 3.

What Parrikar needs to focus on in 2017

What Parrikar needs to focus on in 2017

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

'The defence minister needs to focus on human resources-related issues at the same pace in 2017 as he did on acquisitions in 2016,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

TCS to hire 55,000 employees this fiscal

TCS to hire 55,000 employees this fiscal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) said it will hire 55,000 employees this fiscal, including 25,000 freshers.

Why status quo by RBI disappoints India Inc

Why status quo by RBI disappoints India Inc

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The rate cut, the industry chambers argued, could have given a positive signal to the manufacturing sector, which is undergoing difficult times.

Bhagwat's message to Modi

Bhagwat's message to Modi

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'By holding forth on Swadeshi economics, Bhagwat is showing his intent to fight back,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Honda CB Unicorn 160: The long term report

Honda CB Unicorn 160: The long term report

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Over 10,000 km in a year but the bike still offers adequate amount of power on tap and a fuel efficiency figure to keep the pocket happy, says Naveen Soni

Game of Chinese checkers in the Pacific

Game of Chinese checkers in the Pacific

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of US forces in the Pacific, told the Shangri-La Dialogue, a high-level defence forum in Singapore, that PLA navy had started "reciprocating" US navy's tactics of sending ships and aircraft into the 200-nautical-mile zone off China's coast.

The trainer behind Katrina Kaif's FABULOUS figure

The trainer behind Katrina Kaif's FABULOUS figure

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

This celebrity trainer worked with Katrina Kaif to achieve her Sheila ki jawaani look.

'BJP will get 35% vote in Bengal'

'BJP will get 35% vote in Bengal'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

With a substantially weakened Left Front and the Congress, political observers say the anti-Trinamool vote will go to the BJP.

No rift in the RSS, says ousted Goa chief

No rift in the RSS, says ousted Goa chief

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

He was reacting to the statements of senior local RSS leaders Ratnakar Lele, Datta Bhikaji Naik and others who called his decision to form a 'Goa Prant' of RSS, separate from the Konkan Prant, as 'unfortunate'.

The modern relevance of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay

The modern relevance of Saratchandra Chattopadhyay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Saratchandra wrote when India was under British raj, but his concerns were contemporary.

Fitness over form: Fit-again Rahane gets priority over Nair

Fitness over form: Fit-again Rahane gets priority over Nair

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'I feel one game doesn't overshadow two years of hard work from another player. You need to understand what Jinks (Ajinkya Rahane) has done for the team over the past two years'

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Job losses: The gig economy is coming

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Sudipto Dey discusses the changing nature of jobs with Paul Dupuis, who recently took charge as India head of HR services major Randstad.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Indian employers reported the strongest hiring plans while the weakest Asia Pacific forecast was reported in mainland China.