News for 'intolerance'

Mehbooba lashes out at those saying 'go to Pakistan'

Mehbooba lashes out at those saying 'go to Pakistan'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Amid the 'intolerance' debate, PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, a constituent of ruling the NDA, on Friday lashed out at those saying "go to Pakistan", asserting that the "nation owns us and we own the nation".

Aamir's remarks only bring down India and Modi's image: Govt

Aamir's remarks only bring down India and Modi's image: Govt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The government on Tuesday termed as "misplaced" superstar Aamir Khan's comments on growing intolerance, saying such statements only bring disrepute to the country as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kerala as dear to me as Varanasi: Modi in Guruvayur

Kerala as dear to me as Varanasi: Modi in Guruvayur

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

The country has seen that "people are God" in elections, the PM said.

Modi@3: Congress announces campaign to expose 'failure' of government

Modi@3: Congress announces campaign to expose 'failure' of government

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Ahead of completion of three years of the National Democratic Alliance, the Congress young brigade alleged that the government has failed on various counts including on issues like dealing with Pakistan, Kashmir policy, internal security, women safety and rising cases of rapes, atrocities on Dalits, high petrol and diesel prices, besides generation of jobs.

Winter session unlikely to see GST breakthrough

Winter session unlikely to see GST breakthrough

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

With tempers rising on intolerance, it will be hard to run House proceedings.

5 reasons why the lotus failed to bloom in Bihar

5 reasons why the lotus failed to bloom in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Rediff.com lists five reasons for BJP's defeat in the Bihar assembly elections

'Brands need to be brave'

'Brands need to be brave'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'When there are people who hate brands, it shows they are standing for something.' 'If you are trying to be everything to all people, you are failing.' 'Brands should be brave enough and take more stands on issues.'

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

It is entirely conceivable that Modi began realising at some point that it will be a liability for India if he is seen as Trump's fellow traveller, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Writers returning awards a 'manufactured revolt': Arun Jaitley

Writers returning awards a 'manufactured revolt': Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'Is this protest real or a manufactured one? Is this not a case of ideological intolerance?" the finance minister writes in a Facebook post.

India abstains from UN vote, LGBT community slams PM Modi's silence

India abstains from UN vote, LGBT community slams PM Modi's silence

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

"India not supporting it in UN shows you are homophobic and a biphobic. I demand the prime minister to break his silence to speak about an inclusive society. Any kind of fundamentalism and criminalism is unacceptable."

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

8 Tips to Get Rid of a Headache

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Missing meals, eating at odd times, and other poor dietary practices are all tell-tale causes of that dull, throbbing sensation in your head, says nutritionist and wellness coach Pooja Bhargava.

Protests mean sedition: Top quotes from Rahul's Lok Sabha speech

Protests mean sedition: Top quotes from Rahul's Lok Sabha speech

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Congress vice president takes on Prime Minister during intolerance debate in Lok Sabha.

Now in India, protest means sedition, says Rahul in Parliament

Now in India, protest means sedition, says Rahul in Parliament

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Congress vice president takes on Prime Minister during intolerance debate in Lok Sabha.

Yogendra Yadav detained on way to meet farmers protesting in TN

Yogendra Yadav detained on way to meet farmers protesting in TN

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Yadav said he had come for conducting a fact finding about acquisition when he was stopped from proceeding.

'Karnataka govt will deal with rioters with iron hand'

'Karnataka govt will deal with rioters with iron hand'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka said the 'traitors,' who perpetrated the riots would be dealt with an iron hand and steps would be taken to ensure that such incidents do not recur.

CEOs caught in sexual harassment cases

CEOs caught in sexual harassment cases

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Less than 1% cases in India are recorded as employers/owners usually sack the complainants; give negative feedback to the complainant during background checks.

Chetan Bhagat faces backlash over 'what do historians do' tweet

Chetan Bhagat faces backlash over 'what do historians do' tweet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The author's remarks come in the light of more than 50 historians, including the noted Romila Thapar, voicing their protest against the "highly vitiated atmosphere prevailing in the country, characterised by various forms of intolerance".

SRK should have displayed patriotic credentials; returned from US: Sena

SRK should have displayed patriotic credentials; returned from US: Sena

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Reacting to Khan's detention at a US airport, for the third time in seven years, Sena said despite this "common occurrence," the "tolerant actor" goes to the US repeatedly.

Parrikar stands his ground on jibe at Aamir Khan

Parrikar stands his ground on jibe at Aamir Khan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The Union minister also alleged that many people were creating an atmosphere of hatred against the BJP and have sympathy for anti-social elements.

Oh, these self-appointed custodians of Islam and AMU!

Oh, these self-appointed custodians of Islam and AMU!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The hounding of former AMU students by some alumni over their 'wining and dining' during Ramzan is deeply disturbing, says AMU Professor Mohammad Sajjad. 'Intolerance, irrationality, bigotry, religious/sectarian hatred, and all such pernicious tendencies must be fought and resisted, more particularly by university campuses, in order to build a better society.' 'Have we, as academics, failed, and that too, quite miserably?' he asks. 'I feel like confessing and saying yes, we have indeed failed.'

72% Indian Americans plan to vote for Biden: Survey

72% Indian Americans plan to vote for Biden: Survey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

"Contradicting the emerging narrative, Indian-Americans remain committed to the Democratic Party. Nearly three-quarters of registered Indian-American voters intend to support Joe Biden this Fall, compared to just 22 per cent for Donald Trump," it said.

Living up to his record, Vijayvargiya likens Shotgun to 'a dog'

Living up to his record, Vijayvargiya likens Shotgun to 'a dog'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Earlier, the BJP leader had to take back his tweets saying Shah Rukh's soul is in Pakistan.

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Biden-Harris will make US socialist country: Republican leaders

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

On the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday, senior party leaders during their prime-time address said that the future of America was in danger if the November 3 polls resulted in the defeat of US President Donald Trump.

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Seoul said North Korea launched the missile apparently to 'provoke' Trump.

The BEST and WORST of 2020

The BEST and WORST of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mediums may change, formats may alter but one thing remains constant -- audience making their likes and dislikes abundantly clear.

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Catch all the live debates from Parliament as the winter session begins

DMK's Stalin backs controversial Tamil novelist

DMK's Stalin backs controversial Tamil novelist

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Backing beleaguered Tamil writer Perumal Murugan, who has withdrawn himself from literary world after a controversy over one of his novels, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Treasurer M K Stalin on Friday said the former was being "targeted and hounded" by "intolerant people".

Dadri lynching: Meat in freezer was beef, says new report

Dadri lynching: Meat in freezer was beef, says new report

Rediff.com31 May 2016

In a fresh twist in the Dadri lynching case, a report prepared by a forensic lab in Mathura has concluded that the meat found in the victim's house was beef, eight months after the attack set of a fierce debate over intolerance.

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Patanjali can sell Coronil but not as cure to COVID-19: AYUSH

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The company claimed that the AYUSH ministry has "categorically agreed" that Patanjali had "appropriately worked on COVID-19 management".

Poem from the Anda Cell: I Refused to Die

Poem from the Anda Cell: I Refused to Die

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The sad thing is that They don't know how to make me die

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Kerala hails Pinarayi, sends Modi a message

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The humiliating rebuff given to the power brokers in Delhi in Kerala's local body election carries a big message: Malayalis thoroughly disapprove of the Modi government's shenanigans to misuse central agencies to destabilise a genuinely popular state government, notes M K Bhadrakumar.

What's Neena Gupta doing in Mukteshwar?

What's Neena Gupta doing in Mukteshwar?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'If we are forced to be confined indoors for a month or two months, it's not such a big deal. It's not like we are in jail.'

End of an era in Bihar politics

End of an era in Bihar politics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

It is now a different time in Bihar. It is a different place -- one in which Raghuvansh Prasad Singh's options are very limited, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Snapdeal faces flak for Aamir Khan's statement

Snapdeal faces flak for Aamir Khan's statement

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The company roped in Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador in March.

Ahead of winter session, govt calls all-party meeting today

Ahead of winter session, govt calls all-party meeting today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan will also hold a meeting with leaders of all political parties on Wednesday evening to seek their cooperation in proper functioning of the House.

After Panama Papers, decision on Big B as face of Incredible India delayed

After Panama Papers, decision on Big B as face of Incredible India delayed

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The final decision was supposed to be taken this month, however, it has been postponed.

Artists condemn attack on Husain's exhibition

Artists condemn attack on Husain's exhibition

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

"It is blatant intolerance and disgusting fanaticism," Soli J Sorabjee, former Attorney General and an art lover, told PTI after taking a round of the exhibition -- India in the Era of Mughals -- which ended in New Delhi on Friday.

Adityanath's comments on Shah Rukh uncalled for, says BJP

Adityanath's comments on Shah Rukh uncalled for, says BJP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The BJP on Wednesday strongly disapproved of its MP Adityanath's controversial comments comparing Shah Rukh Khan with Pakistani terrorist Hafiz Saeed.

One man can't have all the answers, Rahul attacks Modi in Bengaluru

One man can't have all the answers, Rahul attacks Modi in Bengaluru

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

On the eve of Winter session of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that the Congress "strongly" believed that the government should reach out to the Opposition on certain issues.

Want to get more likes on Facebook? Stop doing this!

Want to get more likes on Facebook? Stop doing this!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Avoid doing these things that make people dislike you immediately.