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Opposition likely to announce vice prez candidate to keep unity

Opposition likely to announce vice prez candidate to keep unity

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Every party had been asked to give in their suggestions during the meeting.

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

The dark side to 100% electrification of India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

India has achieved 100 per cent electrical connectivity, but 100 per cent electrification remains a long-drawn task, says Shreya Jai.

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Modi asks BJP workers to ensure Advani's victory

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

In a show of unity, Narendra Modi on Saturday asked party workers to ensure victory of Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L K Advani by a "huge margin" from the constituency and recalled the "illustrious" political career of the party veteran.

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Soon, a portal to help pensioners get digital life certificates

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

A pension disbursing bank can access the portal to get digital life certificate.

The man who cracked the Rs 3,700 crore online scam

The man who cracked the Rs 3,700 crore online scam

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

With just 10 detectives under his leadership and in about three weeks' time, Senior Superintendent of Police of Uttar Pradesh's Special Task Force Amit Pathak cracked an online digital racket that swindled 600,000 people and is now worth Rs 3,700 crore and counting.

Ranji quarters: Vinay, More rescue Karnataka on Day 2

Ranji quarters: Vinay, More rescue Karnataka on Day 2

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Former captain Vinay Kumar hit an unbeaten 83 and shared a crucial 97-run stand for the last wicket Ronit More (10) to help Karnataka take a 39-run first innings lead against Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi close in on win; Jadeja stars for Saurashtra

Ranji Trophy round-up: Delhi close in on win; Jadeja stars for Saurashtra

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

A summary of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday

The A-Z of 2018

The A-Z of 2018

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The year gone by, decoded by Shuma Raha.

Development is the solution to all problems: PM in Varanasi

Development is the solution to all problems: PM in Varanasi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at previous governments, saying they seemed to hate development and "looted" public money to win elections.

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

No more Gandhi tags on schemes, Modi looks for new names

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The move is aimed at reflecting the diversity of India and highlighting the contribution of prominent personalities.

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday enjoyed a boat ride with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Ganga with a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the temple city.

'BJP is practising saam, daam, dand, bhed'

'BJP is practising saam, daam, dand, bhed'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

'The BJP is trying to bribe or unleash the income tax authorities (on us).'

Time to rename India

Time to rename India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'It would be nice if we could all just take a deep breath and focus on the only feeling that really matters, and for which previous generations worked a very long time at great cost: Freedom,' says Mitali Saran.

Ranji Trophy: Rasool five-for leaves the match in balance

Ranji Trophy: Rasool five-for leaves the match in balance

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Jammu and Kashmir skipper Parveez Rasool continued his brilliant all-round performance with a five-wicket haul as their Ranji Trophy quarter-final match seemed headed for an exciting finish with Punjab leaving them with a target of 324 for a historic victory in Vadodara.

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

PNB scam: CBI seeks details of nostro transactions from 5 banks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

The agency on Monday questioned three general managers of the Punjab National Bank who have handled the -International Banking Division and Treasury department of the bank, officials said without revealing their identity.

Getting married? Join this unique charity drive

Getting married? Join this unique charity drive

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Using the western concept of a wedding registry, many couples are directing the attention of their friends and relatives to a donation registry and encourage them to give directly to their favourite charity in lieu of a gift.

Three legal precedents that may impact arrested activists' case

Three legal precedents that may impact arrested activists' case

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

N Sathiya Moorthy goes back in time to dig up three cases that may not have any citation in legal text-books or lawyers' ready-reckoners quoted before courts but which may still have a bearing on the current case against the arrested activists.

'Fear, greed and cowardice have crept into BJP'

'Fear, greed and cowardice have crept into BJP'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'There is no internal democracy in the BJP now.' 'Nobody discusses and hears problems of groups who oppose the leader.' 'The party is busy praising only one leader.'

Left pushes for 'anti-communal' front, TDP stays away

Left pushes for 'anti-communal' front, TDP stays away

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Telugu Desam Party leader Chandrababu Naidu's failure to communicate to the Communist Party of India - Marxist that he would attend the proposed anti-communalism convention on October 30 suggests he is actively considering joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party in a post-poll alliance.

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

'In a party that has disciples, Jaitley was Modi's personal friend'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'Amit Shah and Modi have a disciple and guru relationship. But Modi and Jaitley's relationship was based on friendship. That's the difference.'

In I-day speech, Modi hails India's rise under his govt

In I-day speech, Modi hails India's rise under his govt

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The prime minister highlighted the gains made during his last four years vis-a-vis the previous governments to suggest that he has lived up to the promise of hope he had offered to the electorate in 2014.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal rout Hyderabad in 3 days

Ranji Trophy: Bengal rout Hyderabad in 3 days

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Meet Adityanath's deputies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Like Modi, Keshav Prasad Maurya worked at tea stalls. Dinesh Sharma, on the other hand, is a professor at Lucknow university.

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'The Mughals became completely Indian in every sense and united the vast Indian subcontinent, not only territorially, but also the hearts and minds of people with multiple religio-cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversities' 'The Mughals, arguably, made India an enviable superpower in the then world.' 'Are the Hindutva rulers of today scared of acknowledging Mughal accomplishments?' asks Mohammad Sajjad.

Sachin's first speech in Rajya Sabha drowned out by Congress members

Sachin's first speech in Rajya Sabha drowned out by Congress members

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Tendulkar was slated to initiate a short duration discussion on the right to play and the future of sports in India, which was disrupted by the protests that led Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu to adjourn the House for the day.

Gaya blasts: Investigators rely on CCTV footage for leads

Gaya blasts: Investigators rely on CCTV footage for leads

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Bihar police have said they have the entire footage and this could help investigators crack the case.

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

After PM's blooper, power being rushed to Nagla Fatela

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Nagla Fatela, the village Prime Minister said had finally got electricity, is still without power, as are 1,282 other habitats in this UP district. Now, officials are scurrying to realise Modi's claim.

India summons US envoy, expresses shock over diplomat's arrest

India summons US envoy, expresses shock over diplomat's arrest

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Deploring the arrest of Deputy Consul General in New York, Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Friday summoned United States Ambassador Nancy Powell to convey India's "shock" over "absolutely unacceptable" treatment meted out to the senior Indian diplomat.

When will this hatred end?

When will this hatred end?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Junaid was my son. He was son and brother also to the people on the train compartment of his last journey. He was son or brother also of those at the railway station where he breathed his last breath. This moving excerpt from Harsh Mander's Partitions Of The Heart: Unmaking The Idea Of India reveals why we must immediately end the hatred surging across north India before it consumes us all.

Ranji Roundup: Karun Nair ton puts Karnataka ahead

Ranji Roundup: Karun Nair ton puts Karnataka ahead

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Karun Nair returned to form with a patient hundred as Karnataka set a stiff target of 380 for Hyderabad on the third day of their Group 'A' Ranji Trophy encounter.

The BJP's Naam Hatao Campaign

The BJP's Naam Hatao Campaign

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

'Modi has become confident enough not only to look forward to a second term in 2019, but also to celebrate the 75th year of India's Independence in 2022.' 'It will be in the fitness of things if the vestiges of the past are swept away and the country is reminded that the 1,200 years of 'slavery' under the Muslims and the British were a bad dream.' 'And what better way to achieve this objective than by rubbing out the names of the invaders?' says Amulya Ganguli.

Vajpayee, first non-Congress PM to complete full term, is no more

Vajpayee, first non-Congress PM to complete full term, is no more

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

He was admitted to the AIIMS on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.

Dissent on IAS officers' pay, position parity in bureaucracy

Dissent on IAS officers' pay, position parity in bureaucracy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The chairman of the committee, A K Mathur, sought abolishment of the two-year edge accorded to the IAS officers for empanelment, compared to other services, saying it was an 'archaic concept'.

Why the 7th Pay panel report made some people unhappy

Why the 7th Pay panel report made some people unhappy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Currently, an IAS and IFS officer are accorded a pay advantage or financial edge.

PMO shifts to Kerala for 48 hours

PMO shifts to Kerala for 48 hours

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

After terror attack, Mumbai red alert, a large posse of officials to fly down with PM, reports Archis Mohan.

Review: Raja Natwarlal's music grows on you slowly

Review: Raja Natwarlal's music grows on you slowly

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Since debutant Yuvan Shankar Raja brings in a new sound with this album, he deserves a few hearings.

Ranji Trophy: Five-star Anureet helps Railways earn vital three points

Ranji Trophy: Five-star Anureet helps Railways earn vital three points

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Railways seamer Anureet Singh's five-wicket haul kept them in the hunt for the quarter-finals as they got three crucial points against Jammu and Kashmir by virtue of a first innings lead in a rain-curtailed Group B league match of the Ranji Trophy, in a home tie in New Delhi on Saturday.

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

BJP slams Nitish for joining hands with 'jungle raj' RJD

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Amid chalking out plans for its Mission 175 for the Bihar Assembly polls due next year, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday threw a challenge to former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to dissolve the House.

Review: Ungli begins with a bang and that's about it!

Review: Ungli begins with a bang and that's about it!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Much as you try to like this film, you end up feeling sad as the Ungli turns limp, says Prasanna D Zore.

Kalam made us believe the sky was never too high

Kalam made us believe the sky was never too high

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'As a nation we came up short, but that did not deter Kalam. He made it his life mission to exhort the young to greatness.'