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Anna Hazare fasts in police detention

Anna Hazare fasts in police detention

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The Hazare Team said the Gandhian was on fast and was not even taking water after he was taken to a police facility in north Delhi.

Hazare to expand core team

Hazare to expand core team

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

In a bid to rejuvenate his movement, Anna Hazare on Friday decided to expand his core team by inviting prominent citizens like former Army chief Gen V K Singh besides considering formation of anti-corruption centres at district level.

Anna Hazare is our guru: Kejriwal

Anna Hazare is our guru: Kejriwal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

A day after Team Anna vertically split on the question of taking a political plunge, Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said Anna Hazare's decision to part ways was "shocking" but he will always be respected "our guru".

Anna Hazare given 'Z' category after life threat

Anna Hazare given 'Z' category after life threat

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The Maharashtra government has further beefed up the 'Z' security cover of social activist Anna Hazare in view of letters threatening him with dire consequences.

Kejriwal meets Hazare, gets a taunt in return!

Kejriwal meets Hazare, gets a taunt in return!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal met Anna Hazare on Saturday night shortly after which the Gandhian had a jibe at the Delhi chief minister saying some people take bungalows despite having promised not to do so.

Scrap Hazare, Duleep and Deodhar Trophy this season: Jaffer

Scrap Hazare, Duleep and Deodhar Trophy this season: Jaffer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Wasim Jaffer wants a rejigged domestic season to ensure that the players get enough breaks and are not rushed into tournaments.

Anna Hazare sits on indefinite hunger strike for Lokpal

Anna Hazare sits on indefinite hunger strike for Lokpal

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The social activist has been pressing for setting up of the Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the states, besides implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report, which has suggested ways to address the agrarian distress.

'Hazare never got ruffled'

'Hazare never got ruffled'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

Why Hazare will not attend Kejriwal's swearing-in

Why Hazare will not attend Kejriwal's swearing-in

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Anna Hazare is yet to receive an invitation for the swearing-in ceremony of the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi but would not attend even if he got one owing to ill-health.

Shami Cheers Bengal

Shami Cheers Bengal

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

IMohammed Shami stole the show off the pitch as he returned to his old hunting ground.

Tendulkar's RS nomination puzzles Anna Hazare

Tendulkar's RS nomination puzzles Anna Hazare

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare on Aurangabad said in Aurangabad that he was puzzled by the nomination of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar to the Rajya Sabha.

Bombay HC dismisses petition against Hazare

Bombay HC dismisses petition against Hazare

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Refusing to grant any relief, the Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a public interest litigation filed by a Pune-based activist seeking investigations into Anna Hazare's Hind Swaraj Trust.

Hazare meets ailing Ganga activist

Hazare meets ailing Ganga activist

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Adding another issue to his agenda, Anna Hazare on Monday rose in support of a movement to save the Ganga by visiting activist G D Aggarwal who was flown to New Delhi for treatment after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike in Varanasi to save the river.

Arrested MLA gets five-star treatment: Hazare

Arrested MLA gets five-star treatment: Hazare

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Anna Hazare has alleged that MLA Suresh Jain, who was arrested in connection with the Jalgaon Housing scam, was getting "five-star" treatment and demanded an inquiry against jail authorities.

Anna Hazare reaches Delhi for treatment

Anna Hazare reaches Delhi for treatment

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Sunday reached Delhi for further treatment in a super-speciality hospital as he was suffering from persisting cough and back-pain.

Anna Hazare loses 4.25 kg; Sena, MNS ask govt to save his life

Anna Hazare loses 4.25 kg; Sena, MNS ask govt to save his life

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Hazare began his fast on January 30 at his native Ralegan Siddhi village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, demanding appointment of anti-corruption watchdogs at the Centre and in Maharashtra and resolution of farmers' issues.

Vijay Hazare: Bhuvneshwar, Shaw hope to impress selectors

Vijay Hazare: Bhuvneshwar, Shaw hope to impress selectors

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan and Suryakumar Yadav will look to impress the selectors when the Vijay Hazare Trophy -- the domestic one-day competition -- kicks off on Saturday.

Vijay Hazare: Karnataka seal last-8 berth

Vijay Hazare: Karnataka seal last-8 berth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Devdutt Padikkal continued his terrific form ahead of the IPL with a third successive century as the defending champions stormed into the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals

Saddened by allegations against Kejriwal, says Anna Hazare

Saddened by allegations against Kejriwal, says Anna Hazare

Rediff.com7 May 2017

Anna Hazare said, "What I am seeing on the television makes me sad. I have been fighting for the last 40 years, Kejriwal also came along with me. Ousted Aam Aadmi Party leader Kapil Mishra's allegations against Kejriwal are really saddening."

Why Anna Hazare is a lonely, forgotten man today

Why Anna Hazare is a lonely, forgotten man today

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'Hazare has only himself to blame for getting isolated. He was blind to the fact that Kejriwal and Bedi were capitalising on his success.'

Anna Hazare on 'maun vrat'

Anna Hazare on 'maun vrat'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

As controversy dogs his team, social activist Anna Hazare went into silence mode on Sunday beginning an indefinite 'maun vrat' at his native village in Maharashtra for 'atma shanti' (peace of soul).

Team Hazare slams PM's 'insensitive' comment

Team Hazare slams PM's 'insensitive' comment

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Reacting strongly to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement that hunger strikes were not a way to solve the problem of corruption, activist Anna Hazare's team on Monday called him an "insensitive" person.

Take a look at Delhi's star-studded Vijay Hazare team

Take a look at Delhi's star-studded Vijay Hazare team

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Pant is part of the Indian Test squad and may not be available after the first few games while Dhawan is expected to play all matches.

Hazare's Lokpal version unacceptable: Sibal

Hazare's Lokpal version unacceptable: Sibal

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Union minister and a key member of the Lokpal bill drafting committee Kapil Sibal on Thursday said that Team Hazare's version of the legislation was unacceptable, as some of its provisions were against the basic tenets of the Constitution.

Hazare's condition stable, say doctors

Hazare's condition stable, say doctors

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Anna Hazare, who was admitted in a hospital in Gurgaon after he ended his 12-day fast for a strong Lokpal Bill, is stable and moving towards normalcy, doctors said on Monday.

Anna Hazare broadens scope of agitation

Anna Hazare broadens scope of agitation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

At about 2 pm on August 20, anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare completed 100 hours of his indefinite fast. The 74-year-old Gandhian chose the moment to address the mammoth crowd gathered at the Ramlila Ground who had come from different parts of the country to express their support for Anna Hazare's cause.

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

As an Indian captain, he will enjoy his little piece of history and no one can take that away from him.

Hazare, Kejriwal accused of insulting tricolour

Hazare, Kejriwal accused of insulting tricolour

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

A case has been filed in a Bihar court against activist Anna Hazare and his aide Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly insulting the national flag during a television show. The case was filed by lawyer Sudhir Kumar Ojha against Hazare and Kejriwal in the court of the chief judicial magistrate in Muzaffarpur district. In his complaint, Ojha claimed that Hazare unfurled the national flag in the night during a TV programmme.

Anna Hazare admitted to Pune hospital

Anna Hazare admitted to Pune hospital

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Gandhian and social activist Anna Hazare, who suffers from osteoarthritis, has been admitted to a city hospital for treatment and rest, hospital authorities said on Wednesday.

Govt's informal proposal to fasting Hazare

Govt's informal proposal to fasting Hazare

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The government has sent a proposal to social activist Anna Hazare through informal channels that he should drop his fast and they would pass the Lokpal Bill in Parliament and make it a law by January 26, 2012, with certain suitable amendments which may find all around acceptability.

Anna Hazare shown black flags in Nagpur

Anna Hazare shown black flags in Nagpur

Rediff.com16 May 2012

An agitation was also held outside Chitnis Park Stadium at Mahal area where he was supposed to address a public rally in the evening as a part of his ongoing statewide tour. Some youth threw anti-Hazare handbills near Panchsheel Cinema in Ramdaspeth area.

'Anna Hazare IS the movement'

'Anna Hazare IS the movement'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Akhil Gogoi, an RTI activist from Assam, has been part of activist Anna Hazare's inner circle since the last two years. In an interview with rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, he explains how the core members of Team Anna swung into action and carried the movement forward when Hazare and his aides Kiran Bedi, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia were arrested by the Delhi police on August 16. Akhil is one of the 22 members who form the core group of Team Anna.

Anna Hazare ends day-long fast

Anna Hazare ends day-long fast

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Anna Hazare and his supporters, on Wednesday evening, ended their day-long fast to protest the police crackdown against yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his followers at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. Hazare ended the fast at 6 pm.

Hazare to tour Maharashtra on Lokayukta issue

Hazare to tour Maharashtra on Lokayukta issue

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare will undertake a month-long statewide tour from May 1 to create public awareness on the need for a strong Lokayukta legislation in Maharashtra.

Team Hazare backs Baba Ramdev's campaign

Team Hazare backs Baba Ramdev's campaign

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday backed yoga guru Ramdev baba on his decision to go for fast against corruption.

Vijay Hazare: Shaw hits record score by captain in List A cricket

Vijay Hazare: Shaw hits record score by captain in List A cricket

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

For the record, the highest List-A score is 268 by Ali Brown.

Lalu objects to Hazare's remarks on MPs

Lalu objects to Hazare's remarks on MPs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Monday slammed Anna Hazare's comment against MPs and said the use of such language could lead the nation towards anarchy.

Jaffer slams 'unfit' pitches in Vadodara for Hazare trophy

Jaffer slams 'unfit' pitches in Vadodara for Hazare trophy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Jaffer took to Twitter to vent out his frustration.

Anna Hazare's hunger strike continues for second day

Anna Hazare's hunger strike continues for second day

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

From the appointment of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states, giving pension to farmers whose age is more than sixty years, his demands are diverse this time.

Nitish Kumar backs Anna Hazare's 'jantantra rally'

Nitish Kumar backs Anna Hazare's 'jantantra rally'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has supported anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare's 'jantantra rally' that began in Patna on Wednesday. Kumar also noted that such rallies were needed to awaken the people of the country.