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'It is climate change time for corporate India'

'It is climate change time for corporate India'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'There are companies that are losing and there are companies that are rising.' 'And the companies that are losing are positioning it as an economic slowdown.'

Gauri Lankesh: The fighter who did not wait for deliverance

Gauri Lankesh: The fighter who did not wait for deliverance

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'Gauri was a woman of great integrity and few people know how modestly she lived, generously sharing the little she had.' 'Her only asset was the home her mother built.' 'But she had even bigger riches -- her capacious heart,' remembers former husband and close friend, Chidanand Rajghatta.

Modi is a leader with 'plan of action': Tulsi Gabbard

Modi is a leader with 'plan of action': Tulsi Gabbard

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to America, United States Congress member Tulsi Gabbard on Sunday described him as 'man on a mission' and as leader with 'plan of action' for India.

Delhi HC expresses concern over Blue Whale challenge

Delhi HC expresses concern over Blue Whale challenge

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The bench said it can understand children getting influenced, but why were adults getting involved in it.

Nehru missing from MU course book since last 3 yrs

Nehru missing from MU course book since last 3 yrs

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The book 'Modern Indian Political Thought', for MA course under the Distance Learning Programme, meant for the upcoming academic year, is not yet available in the market.

'Breaking news on television is a joke'

'Breaking news on television is a joke'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

'There is too much news about film stars. There is too much fawning over wealth and power. There is a grey area between seriousness and triviality in news reporting now.' 'Mumbai is still a magnet. All the politicians have property in Mumbai. Politicians are the biggest racketeers here.' Olga Tellis, the legendary reporter who completed 50 years in journalism, tells A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com about her life and experiences.

Dinakaran stuns AIADMK, wins RK Nagar bypoll

Dinakaran stuns AIADMK, wins RK Nagar bypoll

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Fighting as an independent, Dinakaran was up against ruling AIADMK's E Madhusudanan and DMK's N Maruthu Ganesh.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

Any one of us can be arrested at any time

Any one of us can be arrested at any time

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

'India may well be a religious country, but that is precisely why we need to avoid criminalising blasphemy,' argues Mihir S Sharma.

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Amarinder would hold the portfolios of General Administration, Personnel, Home Affairs and Justice, Vigilance and other departments not assigned to any other minister.

Grown-ups, it's never too late to colour

Grown-ups, it's never too late to colour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Colouring books for adults are helping people loosen up and rediscover their childhood.

I will miss you, my brother...

I will miss you, my brother...

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'Rajan epitomised the best of his generation -- veneration for knowledge, for old fashioned morality of honesty and modesty.' Economist Devaki Jain, Padma Bhushan, salutes her brother who passed into the ages last week.

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

PV Sindhu, Depika Padukone ensured Indian representation on the global front.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 25 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

How Choksi mentored his nephew Nirav Modi

How Choksi mentored his nephew Nirav Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Building a global brand was Choksi's idea, which Modi borrowed from him.

Katara murder: HC upholds life sentence for Yadav brothers

Katara murder: HC upholds life sentence for Yadav brothers

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of three convicts, including Vikas Yadav, son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav, for the abduction and murder of Nitish Katara in 2002, saying it was a case of "honour killing".

'Rising oil price is an important risk factor for India'

'Rising oil price is an important risk factor for India'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Demonetisation was not a good idea and the time should have been utilised instead to fine-tune the Goods and Services Tax before it was introduced, said Gita Gopinath, John Zwaanstra Professor of International Studies and of Economics at Harvard University, in an interview with Advait Rao Palepu.

Zakir Naik was elected to AMU's chief council in 2013

Zakir Naik was elected to AMU's chief council in 2013

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

At that particular time, Naik was largely considered a non-controversial figure.

For Muslims, election results will always be a defeat

For Muslims, election results will always be a defeat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

'The BJP is spreading slow poison in India. The effect will not be seen now, but after 10 years you will see it for sure.'

'Not able to grieve as world sees us as family that practices occult'

'Not able to grieve as world sees us as family that practices occult'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Dismissing reports of the Burari family practising superstitious rituals, Vishakha said all the cousins were excited about Priyanka's (one of the victims) wedding and "things like registers with notes on salvation" never came up for any discussion among them.

PHOTOS: Inside the Nehrus' homes

PHOTOS: Inside the Nehrus' homes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

A rare glimpse into Anand Bhavan and Swaraj Bhavan, where the seeds of Indian Independence were sown. Kind courtesy: Architectural Digest India.

RSS a 'club of bachelors', can't teach on producing children: MIM leader

RSS a 'club of bachelors', can't teach on producing children: MIM leader

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Owaisi on Monday termed the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as a 'club of bachelors'

Aadhaar not mandatory for bank accounts, phones... for now

Aadhaar not mandatory for bank accounts, phones... for now

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The deadline of March 31 has been postponed till the apex court delivers its final judgment.

India may grow at 6% in 2014-15: Harvard professor

India may grow at 6% in 2014-15: Harvard professor

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

As per the Economic Survey for 2013-14, India's gross domestic product growth rate will improve to 5.4-5.9 per cent in the current fiscal after remaining at sub-5 per cent level for past two years.

NSA Ajit Doval defends Yakub's execution, slams Tharoor

NSA Ajit Doval defends Yakub's execution, slams Tharoor

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval defended death penalty where "larger interest of the nation" is involved and deprecated those who questioned the execution of 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakub Memon.

'Indian economy is best performer in the world'

'Indian economy is best performer in the world'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'When I came here in 2002, I said you can grow at 8%.' 'And I was told that was crazy, and (now) here we are.'

Darwin vs Satyapal: Who's right?

Darwin vs Satyapal: Who's right?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

'What would be questioned next?' 'Will the Copernicus theory of the sun being the centre of the universe, or Newton's theory of gravity?' asks Veena Mani.

No need of revealing identity of rape victims for public sympathy: HC

No need of revealing identity of rape victims for public sympathy: HC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The court also said that under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, even intermediaries like social media platforms Google, Facebook and Yahoo could be held liable for penal action for display and circulation of photos and name of the victim by others.

Will build Ram temple without your help: Hindu leaders tell govt

Will build Ram temple without your help: Hindu leaders tell govt

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Hindu religious leaders have said that they will construct the Ram temple at the "Lord's birthplace" in Ayodhya without any political assistance if the Supreme Court gives order in their favour.

The Forgotten Army review

The Forgotten Army review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'What was previously buried in the sands of time now gets buried by the weight of banality,' notes Sreehari Nair.

Modi@1: Ten things I learned this past year

Modi@1: Ten things I learned this past year

Rediff.com22 May 2015

For the past, blame the Congress. For the present, blame the Congress. For everything, blame the Congress. But for your future, vote BJP.

Kathua rape: SC warns Jammu lawyers for 'obstructing process of law'

Kathua rape: SC warns Jammu lawyers for 'obstructing process of law'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Delhi high court restrained the media from revealing the identity of the victim by any means.

Meet the Dashavatar

Meet the Dashavatar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Glimpses of the Dashavatar, a popular art form from Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.

Delhi HC restrains Metro staff from going on midnight strike

Delhi HC restrains Metro staff from going on midnight strike

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The Delhi government had earlier threatened to impose the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) to ensure smooth functioning of the Metro and appealed to the employees not to resort to strike.

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

What does Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee thinks about India's education sector?

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years ago.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

'Our ancient texts should not be disregarded,' says ISRO chief

'Our ancient texts should not be disregarded,' says ISRO chief

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar on Saturday said its ancient texts which could yield vital knowledge, if verified, studied and researched properly, should not be disregarded.

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Yogi visits Taj Mahal, calls it a gem, sweeps road outside

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Over 14,000 policemen were deployed across the city for the security of Adityanath.