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The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'It has even been suggested that Modi and Amit Shah, however grudgingly, harbour admiration for her controlling streak and steely resilience,' says Sunil Sethi.

Lok Sabha needs this Sansad Ratna

Lok Sabha needs this Sansad Ratna

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Will voters in Ernakulam take to the Communist MP who asked 447 more questions and took part in 162 more debates than your average MP? Will Arun Jaitley's wish come true? Krishna Prasad, the renowned journalist and Outlook magazine's former editor-in-chief, reports from Kochi.

New price regime: Govt extends deadline to drug makers by 30 days

New price regime: Govt extends deadline to drug makers by 30 days

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Firms are mandated to change prices of medicines within 45 days of NPPA's notification.

The Congress is dying because its Team-B is rebelling

The Congress is dying because its Team-B is rebelling

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

'The Congress has become two distinct parties, one of the durbar, the other of the field and if they keep drifting apart, death is a certainty,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Vodafone indecisive on conciliation talks: Chidambaram

Vodafone indecisive on conciliation talks: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

The Finance Ministry has already circulated a draft Cabinet note withdrawing the conciliation offer to Vodafone to resolve the Rs 20,000-crore (Rs 200-billion) tax dispute case.

'We are deeply hurt by this stepchild treatment'

'We are deeply hurt by this stepchild treatment'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'It seems to us that bureaucracy is again at its best machination to delay, dilute and finally destroy our most legitimate, already sanctioned scheme of OROP.' The letter the Veterans sent the prime minister.

NEET will be held on May 1, SC refuses to modify its order

NEET will be held on May 1, SC refuses to modify its order

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

The first phase of the single entrance test National Eligibility Entrance Test for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses across the country will be held on May 1 .

Shoe hurled at Rahul during roadshow; he pins the blame on BJP-RSS

Shoe hurled at Rahul during roadshow; he pins the blame on BJP-RSS

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

A shoe was hurled at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday during his roadshow in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.

All-party delegation has mammoth task after losing credibility: Omar

All-party delegation has mammoth task after losing credibility: Omar

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said such efforts have lost credibility as there has hardly been any follow-up after similar visits in the past.

Who did you vote for? Why?

Who did you vote for? Why?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

In the crazily complex cauldron that is India, where caste, community, class and cash are just the primary ingredients, no one has yet come up with a fool-proof method to ascertain how voters make up their minds, on which button to press, in the privacy of their 'confessional' booths, notes Krishna Prasad.

'If farmers' demands are not met, govt will suffer'

'If farmers' demands are not met, govt will suffer'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

'Till the time the Modi government is ruling, they will write off loans of corporates and give opportunities to rogue businessmen to run away, so we will have to come again and again on the roads to demand our just rights.'

Meerut woman who took on goons accuses police of harassment

Meerut woman who took on goons accuses police of harassment

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Accusing police of harassment, the woman who took on a group of attackers singlehandedly on a busy street, on Sunday said the cops were dilly-dallying in acting against the accused and threatened to commit suicide if she does not get justice.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

PHOTOS from the Wimbledon Championships matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday

Trinamool to approach SC to hold panchayat polls before Ramzan

Trinamool to approach SC to hold panchayat polls before Ramzan

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

The ruling Trinamool Congress said it was contemplating to appeal in the Supreme Court to hold the panchayat polls in West Bengal before Ramzan, a day after the apex court rescheduled the dates and directed that it be held in five phases from July 11.

Adarsh scam: PAC slams defence ministry, Maharashtra govt

Adarsh scam: PAC slams defence ministry, Maharashtra govt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A Parliamentary panel on Monday rapped the defence ministry and the Maharashtra government on the Adarsh Housing Society scam, saying there was "monumental failure" at all levels of governance with certain officials abusing their position.

Adarsh a 'monumental failure' of governance: PAC

Adarsh a 'monumental failure' of governance: PAC

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

A parliamentary panel has rapped the Defence ministry and the Maharashtra government for "monumental failure" at all levels of governance with certain officials abusing their position leading to the Adarsh Housing Society scam.

How to protect your family wealth

How to protect your family wealth

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Ring fence your family's assets with a trust as this ensures fewer disputes, advises Sandeep Nerlekar.

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra's Kar Gayi Chull is the latest song to praise Bollywood's heroines.

Jats call off quota agitation after meeting Haryana CM Khattar

Jats call off quota agitation after meeting Haryana CM Khattar

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

"Centre and state will soon begin the process of giving reservation, following the Delhi High court order," Khattar told reporters in a joint press conference along with All India Jat Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti chairperson Yashpal Malik.

'I missed acting!'

'I missed acting!'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'When you have a kid at home, it takes up all your time. I would rather spend time with my child than spend hours waiting in a van for a shot. I am happy -- and excited -- to be back but I am also happy that I had a sabbatical.' Lara Dutta Bhupati discusses her upcoming work.

India Inc's hopelessness with Modi is justified

India Inc's hopelessness with Modi is justified

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The earlier government was blamed for non-performance, the current one will be rightfully blamed for mismanagement

Nitish kicks off JD-U's poll campaign with 'Sankalp' rally

Nitish kicks off JD-U's poll campaign with 'Sankalp' rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Blowing the bugle for the 2014 Parliamentary elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday hit out at the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for dilly dallying on granting special category status to the state.

Economic Survey unlikely in February

Economic Survey unlikely in February

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Survey likely to be tabled in July by the new government.

We want to show Congress a mirror in Delhi: BJP

We want to show Congress a mirror in Delhi: BJP

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Accusing the Sheila Dikshit-led government of failing to fulfil its promises made in Congress manifestos in the past, Delhi BJP on Sunday said the assurances made by the party were not more than a "bundle of lies."

Zahida Amin: The new face of Kashmir

Zahida Amin: The new face of Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

'Zahida Amin and her group of village women have gained a better understanding of India.'

SC refuses to change order, says NEET exam to be held as scheduled

SC refuses to change order, says NEET exam to be held as scheduled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The order implied that all government colleges, deemed universities and private medical colleges would be covered under NEET and those examinations which have already taken place or slated to be conducted separately stand scrapped.

Mulayam embarrasses son Akhilesh and aide Azam Khan in public

Mulayam embarrasses son Akhilesh and aide Azam Khan in public

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Azam Khan, the most powerful minister in his cabinet, were left embarrassed by Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav at a function at the CM's residence in Lucknow.

10 people who'll prove Delhi is India's food capital

10 people who'll prove Delhi is India's food capital

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Mouthwatering pani puris, delicious jalebis, parathas, chole bhature, gulab jamuns and motichoor ladoos...these foodies in the capital are serenading our taste buds and how!

TMC to contest alone in Lok Sabha polls: Mamata

TMC to contest alone in Lok Sabha polls: Mamata

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Kickstarting her party's Lok Sabha campaign from a mammoth rally in Kolkata, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her party would go it alone in the polls and renewed her call for a federal front.

Azam calls upon madrasas to help make Mulayam PM

Azam calls upon madrasas to help make Mulayam PM

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav's craving to get the country's top job once again came to the fore on Tuesday, when prominent Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan openly called upon madrasas of the state to strive towards making the Samajwadi Party supremo the next prime minister.

Review: <i>Bajaatey Raho</i> doesn't meet expectations

Review: Bajaatey Raho doesn't meet expectations

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Bajaatey Raho had a whole lot of potential but failed to realise it, writes Paloma Sharma.

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Ranji Roundup:Ranji Roundup: Abhimanyu, Tiwary stage Bengal strong fightback

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Wednesday

Super Filmi Week: When Akshay met a scientist fan

Super Filmi Week: When Akshay met a scientist fan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

What did Sukanya Verma's Super filmi week look like? Read on...

Nitish Kumar only bats for himself

Nitish Kumar only bats for himself

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'Nitish Kumar has only done what any smart politician will do in his place,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

The Zomato boomerang

The Zomato boomerang

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'For the likes of Zomato or Swiggy or Foodpanda or similar others, the customer has been sensitised for all times to the perils of the food pack being pilfered.' 'An important matter of trust has been exposed. And that really has been the biggest downer of this entire episode,' points out marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail sees his mum for the last time

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail sees his mum for the last time

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Mekhail hopped off the bench in a hurry and turning his back to Indrani, stood at the window. Indrani ignored him too. Mekhail is getting married later this year. His mother will, of course, not be in attendance. Nor, of course, would he want her to be there, if she could.

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Toxic smog suffocates Delhi; schools shut, construction halted

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The air quality in Delhi is turning worse, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said.

Tiger Shroff, Fawad, Humaima: The best Bollywood debuts of 2014

Tiger Shroff, Fawad, Humaima: The best Bollywood debuts of 2014

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

A look at the fresh faces in Bollywood that stood out this year!

Travel 2015: So many places, so little time!

Travel 2015: So many places, so little time!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

In a first of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Here's a look at Aamir's unique avatars, where he's not playing the usual cop or college-goer, no matter how well (or how often) he's performed. And also where what he plays is as attention grabbing as how he plays it, no matter how lousy the film.