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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.

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.

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.

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I cure back pain?

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I cure back pain?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Why the BJP must stand up to fake protests

Why the BJP must stand up to fake protests

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

'While the government must be relentless in its efforts to curb unruly elements to ensure secular harmony and protect its goal of national development,it must not lose the moral high ground by giving in to the antics of the anti-nationalist lobby.' 'They must be countered and relegated to the dustbin of history,' says Vivek Gumaste.

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

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.

This govt is stupendously stupid: LGBT activists on UNHRC absention

This govt is stupendously stupid: LGBT activists on UNHRC absention

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Adopting an evasive approach, India on Friday abstained from a United Nations Human Rights Council vote to appoint, for a period of three years, an Independent Expert to help protect the rights of homosexuals and transgenders worldwide.

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.

'Modi government does not understand the ABCD of science'

'Modi government does not understand the ABCD of science'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'We are moving away from the path of democracy and towards Hindu religious dictatorship,' scientist P M Bhargava, who announced his decision to return the Padma Bhushan, tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com

What has India not given to Aamir Khan, asks BJP

What has India not given to Aamir Khan, asks BJP

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

With actor Aamir Khan joining the intolerance debate, BJP today insisted that some isolated extreme incidents should not be allowed to define India and took a dig at his wife's suggestion to leave India, saying people move out for many reasons, including for saving taxes.

'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.

'Time to reinforce civilisational values,' President Mukherjee

'Time to reinforce civilisational values,' President Mukherjee

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

President Mukherjee warned that "worst impulses of intolerance" are confronting the world and the time has come to reinforce civilisational values that bind us together.

'Sustained onslaught has put Indian democracy on notice'

'Sustained onslaught has put Indian democracy on notice'

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Ashwani Kumar, in a lecture at the prestigious Trinity College, Dublin, said the recent incident of "oppressive enforcement" of the colonial law of sedition against students protesting in university campuses has raised several questions about the future of India's liberal democracy.

Big warnings from 2015 to save the environment

Big warnings from 2015 to save the environment

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Another catastrophe awaits us - living in a more inequitable, insecure, and intolerant world.

Is India Most Racist country in the world?

Is India Most Racist country in the world?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

A study on global social attitudes claims that India and Jordan are the least tolerant populations in the world. On the other hand, the survey found the United States, Britain, Canada and South America among the least racist.

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.

Greenpeace loses Indian registration

Greenpeace loses Indian registration

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Greenpeace's registration to operate in India has been cancelled, the environmental group said on Friday, marking yet another action which, it alleged, came under the directions of the Union home ministry as part of the crackdown on NGOs.

Emergency mindset still seen in Cong: Advani

Emergency mindset still seen in Cong: Advani

Rediff.com25 Jun 2005

"If you are intolerant towards an opposition, if you are intolerant towards dissent, dissidence, then I would say it is the Emergency mindset which is reflecting itself," Advani said.

Let's not prevent each other from speaking our minds: Rajan

Let's not prevent each other from speaking our minds: Rajan

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

'Democracy is India's greatest strength.'

UP court admits petition seeking sedition trial against Rahul

UP court admits petition seeking sedition trial against Rahul

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

An Allahabad court has admitted a petition seeking trial of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on charges of sedition for his opposition to the police action against students of the Jawaharlal Nehru who had taken part in a demonstration where "anti-national" slogans were allegedly raised.

Now, Naseeruddin Shah takes on Aamir Khan

Now, Naseeruddin Shah takes on Aamir Khan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Naseeruddin Shah has unshakable faith in the Indian democratic system.

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.

Controversial endorsers who lost big advertisement deals

Controversial endorsers who lost big advertisement deals

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Looking at the response time, brands are proactively snapping ties with celebrities in the face of controversy.

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.

I'm a patriot first: Hooda slams Cong on Art 370 stand

I'm a patriot first: Hooda slams Cong on Art 370 stand

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Continuing his tirade against the Congress leaders, he said that like others, he never compromises when it comes to patriotism and self-respect.

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".

How the government suppresses dissent

How the government suppresses dissent

Rediff.com30 May 2013

The mother of intolerance is the Union home ministry, run by ultra-conservative bureaucrats who are inclined to take a hard line on matters ranging from fighting insurgencies to putting citizens under surveillance to outlawing dissident groups, says Praful Bidwai.

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.'

Football Extras: USA's Morgan scores 100th to down Aus

Football Extras: USA's Morgan scores 100th to down Aus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

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

Leaked report reveals aggressive Islamist agenda in UK schools

Leaked report reveals aggressive Islamist agenda in UK schools

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A leaked investigation report into an alleged plot to takeover school syllabus in some of Britain's schools has found attempts by extremists to introduce an "intolerant and aggressive Islamist ethos."

Aamir Khan no longer brand ambassador for 'Incredible India'

Aamir Khan no longer brand ambassador for 'Incredible India'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan ceases to be the mascot for government's Incredible India campaign as the contract for it has expired.

Steve Jobs: Art of turning smallest ideas into life-changing products

Steve Jobs: Art of turning smallest ideas into life-changing products

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Steve Jobs (1955-2011) showed what it takes to turn the smallest of ideas into life-changing products, says Prasanto K Roy.

Culture has become the new target of terror: Rushdie

Culture has become the new target of terror: Rushdie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

In an Exclusive Interview with CNN-IBN's Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose, one of the greatest contemporary literary voices Salman Rushdie and internationally acclaimed film maker Deepa Mehta talk about the new form of intolerance towards writers, artists and filmmakers in India.

Assam Cong chief urges Pranab Mukherjee to reconsider decision to attend RSS event

Assam Cong chief urges Pranab Mukherjee to reconsider decision to attend RSS event

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Ripun Bora in a letter wrote, "It is very surprising that you (Mukherjee) are going to attend the meeting of such an organisation which is totally opposed to the Congress's ideology of secularism, which is not only the basic foundation of the Constitution but also the social fabric of our nation."

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.

'We must support Muslims': Pichai responds to Trump's vitriol

'We must support Muslims': Pichai responds to Trump's vitriol

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Google's India-born head Sundar Pichai has come out in support of Muslims saying it is important to have a diverse mix of voices.