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Global Parli brings hope to parched Beed

Global Parli brings hope to parched Beed

Rediff.com22 May 2018

'We are not promising prosperity to these villagers. Instead, the focus is on self-sufficiency.'

Two years after Mufti: Mehbooba firmly takes charge

Two years after Mufti: Mehbooba firmly takes charge

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

However, not an inch of movement has taken place on the implementation of the 'Agenda of Alliance', the manifesto of the PDP-BJP coalition government. Unless the BJP plays ball, the PDP will be in serious trouble, warns Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

BJP national executive to focus on expanding base in 7 states

BJP national executive to focus on expanding base in 7 states

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Expansion of the BJP's base in the South, will be the main focus of the party's two-day national executive meeting

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Uber is present in over 250 cities in 50 countries.

Vijayakanth expels partymen who wanted alliance with DMK

Vijayakanth expels partymen who wanted alliance with DMK

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Ten senior DMDK functionaries on Tuesday raised a banner of revolt against the party high command's decision to align with the PWF for the May 16 assembly polls, virtually giving an ultimatum to Vijayakanth to reverse his decision by noon on Wednesday.

Sena-BJP ties hit rock bottom as Fadnavis completes 1 year

Sena-BJP ties hit rock bottom as Fadnavis completes 1 year

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The unfolding scenario has thrown up doubts in the minds of people whether the government will be able to complete its tenure.

Britain's Nigel Farage quits as leader of pro-Brexit party

Britain's Nigel Farage quits as leader of pro-Brexit party

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Farage, 52, said he felt he had done all he could to achieve a vote for the United Kingdom to leave the EU in a referendum on June 23 and now he wanted "his life back".

In Delhi, Mamata Banerjee tries to build an anti-BJP front for 2019

In Delhi, Mamata Banerjee tries to build an anti-BJP front for 2019

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

"All opposition parties should work together. It should be a one-to-one fight against the BJP. All opposition parties should help the strongest one in the state against the BJP," Banerjee said.

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

On International Tiger Day, India is still a long way from making sure that the future of our national animal is safe.

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The ban restricts entry of people from Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Venezuela.

Mehbooba's fears about BJP are not unfounded

Mehbooba's fears about BJP are not unfounded

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

'Her tussle is a different ballgame from what it was when Farooq Abdullah and Rajiv Gandhi were the main players at the two ends of the power game.' 'The shadow of the party in power in New Delhi over J&K affairs in 1987 was not as menacing as it is in 2018,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the doyen of Kashmir commentators.

BJP declines to relax Sena stare-down

BJP declines to relax Sena stare-down

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Emboldened by general and state poll results, and Narendra Modi's appeal among voters, the Bharatiya Janata Party has declined former senior ally Shiv Sena's face-saving terms

Infosys Q3 profit up 7% at Rs 3,465 cr, beats estimates

Infosys Q3 profit up 7% at Rs 3,465 cr, beats estimates

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Consolidated net profit rose to Rs 3,465 crore in its fiscal third quarter to December 31.

Here's what Bopanna learnt after winning French Open mixed doubles

Here's what Bopanna learnt after winning French Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Basking in the glory of his first Grand Slam title win, Rohan Bopanna says his mixed doubles title triumph at the French Open has strengthened his belief that "one should never give up on dreams".

Haryana Khaps want strict law against female foeticide

Haryana Khaps want strict law against female foeticide

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Breaking from tradition, two women were among those who presided over the largely male-dominated Mahapanchayat.

Fadnavis@1: Restless, insecure, leader

Fadnavis@1: Restless, insecure, leader

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Devendra Fadnavis -- who completes a year as Maharashtra's chief minister this weekend -- knows his rivals in the party remain hungry for power and want to seize every opportunity to pull him down, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

BJP wins Maha polls; time to face the challenges

BJP wins Maha polls; time to face the challenges

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

New government will have to mobilise money to complete pending irrigation, infra projects

Sonia praises PM after Rahul's ordinance bombshell

Sonia praises PM after Rahul's ordinance bombshell

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

In an apparent attempt at assuaging his feelings in the wake of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's denunciation of the government, Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi on Sunday praised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying schemes launched under his leadership have helped millions of people from the marginalised sections.

He may not bleed, but periods matter to this man

He may not bleed, but periods matter to this man

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Women should stop being ashamed of their periods. They should start celebrating it, feels Nishant Bangera.

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Meet India's 'barefoot' lawyers!

Meet India's 'barefoot' lawyers!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Geetanjali Krishna looks at how one organisation's unique idea is helping marginalised communities to gain legal access.

How Gujarat battle is preparing Congress for 2019 war

How Gujarat battle is preparing Congress for 2019 war

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The party's research department is quietly collecting data, facts and figures to puncture the Modi government's claims on the note ban, the goods and services tax, and the economic growth.

Afridi not in favour of Salman Butt's return for World T20

Afridi not in favour of Salman Butt's return for World T20

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi does not seem to be in favour of tainted cricketer Salman Butt making a comeback to the national team. A source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) told PTI that Butt, who completed a five-year ban for spot-fixing last September, was in contention for an immediate comeback to international cricket but Afridi showed his reluctance. "Butt met with chief selector Haroon Rasheed last night in Lahore. The situation is that members of the Pakistan team have also indicated they have no problems with Butt joining the team but Afridi is not in favour of his inclusion," the source said. The source also said that the selectors were considering opener Butt for the World T20 after the team's dismal batting performance in the Asia Cup in Bangladesh. "The selectors are desperate to find a solution to the opening problem in the Pakistan team and will also certainly recall experienced opener Ahmed Shehzad. Salman Butt is also under consideration," the source said.

IIFCO ranked 1st among world's largest agri cooperatives

IIFCO ranked 1st among world's largest agri cooperatives

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

IFFCO beat competition from among the 523 cooperatives from 30 counties that were surveyed for the agriculture and food industries sector.

Modi slams Rahul, says he is proud of ideology

Modi slams Rahul, says he is proud of ideology

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial Narendra Modi on Saturday hit back at Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi for attacking him on his links with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, saying he was "proud" of the ideology and the principles based on the "altar of sacrifice and service".

'The common man does not elect the PM'

'The common man does not elect the PM'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

'One big leader said you might get 3 lakh votes and still lose.' 'I said if I do I will make sure you are sleepless because it will be me and three lakh people.'

Amit Shah elected unopposed as BJP president for a 2nd term

Amit Shah elected unopposed as BJP president for a 2nd term

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

As per reports, nominations for the party national president will be filed between 10 am to 1 pm on Sunday. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be done on the same day.

'Pinning all the blame on Rahul is simplistic, unfair'

'Pinning all the blame on Rahul is simplistic, unfair'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'I would personally like to see Rahul Gandhi continue as party president.' 'I genuinely believe he has far more to offer to the party still, particularly in leading us in these challenging times that we find ourselves in.'

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Akhilesh, the man to watch out for

The bumpy road ahead for Sasikala

The bumpy road ahead for Sasikala

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

From being compared to her 'elder sister' in every which way, to winning an election as a legislator, to awaiting the Supreme Court's verdict, the AIADMK leader has several challenges awaiting her.

'If a company can get FDI, an NGO too can get foreign funds'

'If a company can get FDI, an NGO too can get foreign funds'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'The government is using the Intelligence Bureau to go after NGOs.' 'It is not only the NDA, the UPA also didn't like NGOs.' 'NGOs predominantly work with the poor. So, when you cancel an NGO, the affected are the poor, the Dalits, the tribals, the street children and the marginalised.'

'Amit Shah has accomplished Sardar Patel's unfinished task'

'Amit Shah has accomplished Sardar Patel's unfinished task'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'Nehru's hegemonic politics has been responsible for many ills, which undoubtedly includes Kashmir'

'Start Up India' action plan on January 16: Modi on 'Mann ki Baat'

'Start Up India' action plan on January 16: Modi on 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The PM said the programme will be designed to suit Indian conditions and focus would be on ensuring benefits for the youth from the lowest strata of the society.

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

More than 25 years after the Babri Masjid was destroyed, another generation proclaims its commitment to building a Ram temple.

In a year, bank fraud doubles

In a year, bank fraud doubles

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Maharashtra and West Bengal lead the way in bank fraud.

Yasin Bhatkal arrest: End is near for IM's most dreaded Darbhanga module

Yasin Bhatkal arrest: End is near for IM's most dreaded Darbhanga module

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The arrest of Yasin Bhatkal comes as a huge relief to the Bihar police, who expect to now crackdown down on active terror units in the state, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

AAP to restructure party, says Kejriwal

AAP to restructure party, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Faced with severe criticism, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced significant restructuring of the party from the grassroots to the national level and tried to reach out to dissidents, admitting he too makes mistakes.

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The long road to Russia 2018 kicks off in the outposts of Asia on Thursday with the world's worst international team, Bhutan, making their World Cup qualifying debut and eyeing a first win of any sorts since 2008.

BJP deploys big guns as Delhi campaign enters last lap

BJP deploys big guns as Delhi campaign enters last lap

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

The BJP odeployed all its big guns -- from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to party chief Amit Shah

Dhinakaran sounds LS poll bugle early, confuses rivals

Dhinakaran sounds LS poll bugle early, confuses rivals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

TTV Dhinakaran's call to the Congress to break up with the DMK and tie up with him, is aimed at consolidating the traditional anti-BJP votes. The stronger message is to all anti-BJP constituencies in the state, especially the minorities and traditionally aligned sections of the Dalit community, that he could be trusted to take forward an 'anti-Hindutva' agenda more seriously than anyone else, the DMK included, says N Sathiya Moorthy.