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'India can never be Congress-mukt'

'India can never be Congress-mukt'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

'...because the party is based on the Constitution.'

'Whenever Mamata opens her mouth, only lies can be heard'

'Whenever Mamata opens her mouth, only lies can be heard'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

'Now that there is an election in the offing, she is repeating the same old promises. Does she think the people of Bengal are fools to fall for her lies?'

'In Kerala, people do not vote for the same party again'

'In Kerala, people do not vote for the same party again'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

'Once I went to meet an MLA with a complaint, but he refused to even listen to me.' 'I was insulted. That is when I decided not to vote for anyone.'

Few scandalous biz tycoons who made it big, ran it and got screwed

Few scandalous biz tycoons who made it big, ran it and got screwed

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Indian business, on quite a different trajectory from its global counterpart, remains relatively insulated from any kind of backlash.

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

MUST READ: The Narendra Modi Interview

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on range of issues -- from Rafale deal to Ram temple and triple talaq.

'I can make Dawood confess in 5 minutes'

'I can make Dawood confess in 5 minutes'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Former supercop Rakesh Maria on the challenges of fighting crime.

Meet Kejriwal's trusted men

Meet Kejriwal's trusted men

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Aam Aadmi Party spokespersons, Ashutosh, Ashish Khetan and Raghav Chadha, are adept at turning issues on their head and putting up a good offence in their defence.

Next Goa government will be under Parrikar's leadership: Shah

Next Goa government will be under Parrikar's leadership: Shah

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

"The people of Goa demand that we should send Parrikar back to the state," Shah said.

More facts on Rafale deal will be out soon: Rahul

More facts on Rafale deal will be out soon: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The political row over the Rafale deal intensified on Tuesday with the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party trading barbs over it.

Roaming charges will not pinch us hard, thank you Rahul Khullar!

Roaming charges will not pinch us hard, thank you Rahul Khullar!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Telecom subscribers had it good during Rahul Khullar's watch as Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) chairman.

'Rs 77,000 cr bank loan fraud took place under Modi'

'Rs 77,000 cr bank loan fraud took place under Modi'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'Last year, Rs 20,000 crore was ripped off from the banking system.' 'The situation has deteriorated under the Modi government.'

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Wipro, HCL in race for Sebi's fraud detection system upgrade

Wipro, HCL in race for Sebi's fraud detection system upgrade

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Wipro, HCL in race for Sebi's fraud detection system upgrade,

Politics is not rocket science: V Balakrishnan

Politics is not rocket science: V Balakrishnan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Interview with V Balakrishnan, Former CFO and board member of Infosys and AAP leader

Why is BJP's most vocal leader quiet these days?

Why is BJP's most vocal leader quiet these days?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Sushma Swaraj has fought battles fearlessly, lost a few, and won many. By rights, according to many, she is the one who should have been declared the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate for this year's general elections. But that didn't happen. Is that why she is so quiet these days?

'Dignity for labour' has to be entrenched in the minds of Indians: Modi

'Dignity for labour' has to be entrenched in the minds of Indians: Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

He said the country has all the capabilities it needs, it just needs opportunities now.

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

A schizo polity called Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.

Do Indian stand-up comics make money?

Do Indian stand-up comics make money?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

It turns out that there is serious money in funny business these days!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.

Modi tears into PM, FM: 'They have DESTROYED the country'

Modi tears into PM, FM: 'They have DESTROYED the country'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Storming the capital with a whirlwind campaign, Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram and alleged that they have ruined the country with their "bookish knowledge".

Modi's latest allies in Rahul-bashing: Mosquitoes!

Modi's latest allies in Rahul-bashing: Mosquitoes!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

In a remark that is likely to trigger another war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the mosquitoes of Bundelkhand region for daring to bite Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi.

FIFA boss Blatter promises to root out any wrongdoing in football

FIFA boss Blatter promises to root out any wrongdoing in football

Rediff.com28 May 2015

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, who is standing for re-election as FIFA president on Friday, added that the investigations will help to reinforce measures world soccer's governing body has already taken.

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

A slowdown is evident.

Lotus blooms in Rajini's hint of water politics

Lotus blooms in Rajini's hint of water politics

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Rajini's call may now force other political parties, including the DMK and the Congress, who are in alliance talks already, to come up with water proposals of their own in their poll manifesto. In a way, this may be a 'tactical victory' for Rajinikanth, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Satyam fine is a wake-up call for independent directors

Satyam fine is a wake-up call for independent directors

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Corporate lawyers say the fine on independent directors will make them more cautious and some will be wary of taking assignments from companies with low corporate governance standards.

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

NSEL investors' forum wants strong action by govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

In the interview to Business Standard last week, Chary had stated that the government's proposal to merge was unwarranted and that FTIL shareholders did not benefit from higher dividends from NSEL.

'It's strange CBI is asking for evidence after 4 years'

'It's strange CBI is asking for evidence after 4 years'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'Why didn't the CBI ask for the evidence earlier?' 'Why has it suddenly becoming imminent.'

How the #DeepState works: Did the Congress 'steal' the 2004, 2009 polls?

How the #DeepState works: Did the Congress 'steal' the 2004, 2009 polls?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Did we miss the DeepState's Brazil Model in action in India in 2004 and 2009, asks Rajeev Srinivasan.

How a junior engineer in UP got a post tailor-made for himself

How a junior engineer in UP got a post tailor-made for himself

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Suspended Noida engineer-in-chief Yadav Singh faces a CBI probe into alleged corruption on a PIL accusing him of amassing huge property disproportionate to his known sources of income.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Indrani was cheering Pasbola on from the back, with little, happy whoops, that she muffled with her chunni. Indrani was in her element on Friday. The defence's cross-examination was clearly going her way and Indrani was delighted.

'People have accepted corruption as the new normal'

'People have accepted corruption as the new normal'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Political economist Jayanta Roy Chowdhury analyses the 2016 West Bengal assembly election results.

Guns, thieves and a ghost

Guns, thieves and a ghost

Rediff.com7 May 2016

We get tangled up in our own crooked web on purchases, and the murky arms bazaar knows it, says Shekhar Gupta.

Congress MP gives privilege notice against Modi for comments against Sonia

Congress MP gives privilege notice against Modi for comments against Sonia

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Congress MP Shantaram Naik on Monday gave notice of breach of privilege against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikkar to Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari on a day Congress created a ruckus in Parliament against Modi's comments in an election rally against Sonia Gandhi on the VVIP chopper deal.

Modi picks man from Manmohan's PMO as private secretary

Modi picks man from Manmohan's PMO as private secretary

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

In a curious turn of events on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked Rajeev Topno, a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service officer from the Gujarat cadre and a part of the Prime Minister's Office under former PM Manmohan Singh, as private secretary.

In Naxal hotbed, PM initiates projects worth Rs 25,000 cr

In Naxal hotbed, PM initiates projects worth Rs 25,000 cr

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Projects include steel plant & railway line; Modi's visit first by a PM to the tribal belt in 30 yrs

Justice R M Lodha sworn in as 41st CJI

Justice R M Lodha sworn in as 41st CJI

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha, the seniormost judge of the Supreme Court, was on Sunday sworn in as the 41st Chief Justice of India by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Confusion over shades of blue in notice against Lalit Modi, jokes Jaitley

Confusion over shades of blue in notice against Lalit Modi, jokes Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Breaking his silence, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday came out in strong defence of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in the 'Modigate' saying she acted "bona fide" and with "good intentions" and the entire government and party were one on the issue.

US is concerned about India's taxation policy, IPR issues'

"US is concerned about India's taxation policy, IPR issues'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Modi is practical person... If he comes in, he will revive the economy and create jobs, says Sanjay Suri.

Hindalco yet to get any coal, even 8 years later

Hindalco yet to get any coal, even 8 years later

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Aditya Aluminium project ready but clearances still stuck for mine

Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Meet Akhilesh Yadav's brains trust

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Every day when Akhilesh returns after a joust with political adversaries to his Camelot, which is Lucknow's 5, Kalidas Marg, it is time to hold court with advisors and loyalists.