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'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

'PM is taking revenge for his embarrassments by amending RTI'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'This is not Ahmedabad Gymkhana but people's house'

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Oppn corners govt in RS on handling farm protests, BJP defends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a vociferous attack on the Centre over its handling of the farmers' agitation, callings its dialogues with the protestors 'monologues', even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party defended the new laws asserting that its government is committed to the welfare of peasants and increase their incomes.

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The external affairs minister said all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan can be discussed only bilaterally.

Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis expecting second child

Olivia Wilde, Jason Sudeikis expecting second child

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Privilege motion against Sushma for 'misleading information'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The motions were moved over misinformation on PM Modi's Lahore visit and the Bandung Conference.

Gibbs statement shocks Crookes

Gibbs statement shocks Crookes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

The former South Africa cricketer said he had given evidence to the King Commission and was cleared of wrong-doing in the match-fixing episode.

Cricketer dies after being hit by ball

Cricketer dies after being hit by ball

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

A 44-year-old cricketer died after being hit in the chest by the ball at a village match at Porthleven, Cornwall.

Monty has the 'appeal'

Monty has the 'appeal'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Cricket fans across the world find Monty very appealing.. but that's the problem, critics say he is appealing too much.

More grief for captain Kohli after Lord's debacle...

More grief for captain Kohli after Lord's debacle...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday lost his number one position in the ICC Test rankings for batsmen, dropping to second after a forgettable performance in the second Test against England.

Top industry honchos make beeline for Mamata's meet

Top industry honchos make beeline for Mamata's meet

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's maiden visit to the financial capital Mumbai drew an enthusiastic response from India Inc with industry captains queuing up to attend the meeting called by her.

Syed Modi badminton tourney: Srikanth, Kashyap, Sindhu in 2nd round

Syed Modi badminton tourney: Srikanth, Kashyap, Sindhu in 2nd round

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Top Indian shuttlers, including K Srikanth and Parupalli Kashyap in men's singles and P V Sindhu in women's singles, advanced to the second round after easy victories on the first day of the main draw in the Syed Modi International Badminton tournament, in Lucknow, on Wednesday.

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Salman, Priyanka among 12 Indian Entertainment Leaders

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Guess who else features on the Variety500 list?

An honest look at lying on the job

An honest look at lying on the job

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Don't lie to yourself. Chances are you've told a full-on fib or a half-truth, and so has your boss

Opposition to meet on Tue; also to move EC over VVPATs

Opposition to meet on Tue; also to move EC over VVPATs

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Opposition leaders will also meet the Election Commission and raise the issue of tallying the paper trail of votes with the electronic voting machine figures as directed by the Supreme Court.

CBI team goes to question Kolkata Police chief, detained by cops

CBI team goes to question Kolkata Police chief, detained by cops

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

There were conflicting reports about some CBI officers being arrested.

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Abhijit Banerjee's Dhoti Chic

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

'The bhadralok would have earlier baulked at the very idea of wearing a coloured dhoti; now, with Dr Banerjee wearing, it is quite likely to be the hot fashion item during Durga Puja next year,' says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Panesar is the highest rated England spinner

Panesar is the highest rated England spinner

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The 25-year-old moved into the top ten of the LG ICC rankings for the first time in his career and is now the highest rated England spinner since Derek Underwood in 1977.

Police jeep used to distribute food at BJP rally in J&K, probe on

Police jeep used to distribute food at BJP rally in J&K, probe on

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The rally was addressed by BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav.

The man behind a thousand tunes

The man behind a thousand tunes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2007

An excerpt from lyricist Sameer's biography, A Way With Words.

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Its passage in the Lok Sabha is all but certain due to the massive majority the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have, and the Union government is confident of its passage in the Rajya Sabha as well with the support of several non-aligned regional parties which have often joined the treasury benches in the past.

New rock guitar god is Indian shishya

New rock guitar god is Indian shishya

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Meet Derek Trucks.

'Even a butcher is shy' of Modi: Lalu

'Even a butcher is shy' of Modi: Lalu

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Attacking Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday said that "even a butcher is shy" of the BJP leader who was aiming to become the Prime Minister of the country.

The reason for England's undoing?

The reason for England's undoing?

Rediff.com17 May 2006

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

The Chhichhore Review

The Chhichhore Review

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.

Tirkey gains from old foe Knox

Tirkey gains from old foe Knox

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

India captain Dilip Tirkey says Australian trainer Derek Knox's assistance helped him regain fitness after a long lay-off from the game.

Ghana seek first for Africa v Brazil

Ghana seek first for Africa v Brazil

Rediff.com26 Jun 2006

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Coronavirus cases up to 283; restrictions imposed in many states

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Four people have died including one each in Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra.

Oppn parties meet Prez, seek revocation of CAA

Oppn parties meet Prez, seek revocation of CAA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Congress president Sonia Gandhi led the delegation. She said Modi government was 'shutting down' people's voices and bringing legislations which are not acceptable to them.

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

MPs in self-isolation after Raje, son announce meeting Kanika Kapoor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Singh was among the many MPs who attended a breakfast meeting hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 18 as well as a Parliamentary panel meeting on transport, tourism and culture attended by around 20 MPs on Wednesday. Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said in a tweet, 'This government is putting us all at risk. The PM says self-isolate yourself but Parliament is on.'

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The two bills -- Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 -- were passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday.

At all-party meet, leaders assure govt of support in anti-terror action

At all-party meet, leaders assure govt of support in anti-terror action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj briefed them about the operation that destroyed Jaish-e-Mohammed's terror training camp in Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The government assured the Opposition that reservation to Anglo-Indians will be considered later.

TMC condemns CBI search at party MP's Delhi residence

TMC condemns CBI search at party MP's Delhi residence

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The Trinamool Congress condemned a Central Bureau of Investigation search at the party's Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Debabrata Bandopadhyay's residence in Delhi today saying that the central agency was being used by the Bharatiya Janata Party government with a motive of political vendetta against the main opposition parties.

Justice Ganguly rules out resignation from WBHRC

Justice Ganguly rules out resignation from WBHRC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Notwithstanding the growing clamour for his resignation as chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission, former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly on Tuesday ruled it out.

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"Today, we stand united in solidarity with our security forces in fighting terrorism and in defending the unity and integrity of India."

Justice Ganguly, accused of sexual harassment, should quit: Trinamool

Justice Ganguly, accused of sexual harassment, should quit: Trinamool

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Trinamool Congress on Wednesday demanded the resignation of former Supreme Court Judge Ashok Ganguly as chairman of West Bengal Human Rights Commission in the wake of the allegation of sexual harassment by a woman law intern.

Mumbai unable to host Asian snooker

Mumbai unable to host Asian snooker

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The inability to find a sponsor forced the Maharashtra Billiards and Snooker Association to call of the event.