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P A Sangma to rejoin NCP

P A Sangma to rejoin NCP

Rediff.com5 May 2005

NCP spokesman D P Tripathi said Sangma would also be attending the party's National Convention, which will be held in Surat on June 10.

Sudip Bandopadhyay to join Congress

Sudip Bandopadhyay to join Congress

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

'I have decided to return to my parent party Congress with my supporters at a function in Kolkata on August 20, the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi,' the expelled Trinamool Congress leader said.

The India that loves joint families AND Valentine's Day

The India that loves joint families AND Valentine's Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

We Indians simply cherry-pick those aspects of other cultures we like and reject what we consider unsuitable. Most of us recognise it as globalisation, says Kanika Datta.

Chennai Super Kings look to keep the momentum going against Lahore

Chennai Super Kings look to keep the momentum going against Lahore

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Riding high on a comfortable win over Dolphins in their last encounter, Chennai Super Kings will look to keep the momentum going when they lock horns with Lahore Lions in the Champions League T20.

Former Himachal speaker joins BJP

Former Himachal speaker joins BJP

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

Senior congress leader Gulab Singh Thakur was nominated as the BJP’s candidate for the upcoming polls in Himachal Pradesh.

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Cattle sale ban: FM tries to allay fears; Meghalaya BJP leader quits

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Jaitley insisted the new central notification will not interfere with state laws on slaughtering animals.

Samata rebel, Raghunath Jha, joins RJD

Samata rebel, Raghunath Jha, joins RJD

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Jha arrived at the RJD headquarters in Patna in a procession and joined the party in Yadav's presence.

Educationist Ashok Agarwal quits AAP, says it's directionless

Educationist Ashok Agarwal quits AAP, says it's directionless

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

In a jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party, educationist and child rights lawyer Ashok Agarwal on Tuesday quit the party, saying it has become "directionless" and functions like a private limited company.

Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that the chief minister was manhandled during the "pre-planned" protest.

Reservations in cricket: Not a bad idea

Reservations in cricket: Not a bad idea

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

'We should be open to looking at Ramdas Athavale's suggestion of reservations. India will not be unique if it chooses to do this, says Aakar Patel.

Bravo Jonny! Bairstow, the hero of topsy-turvy England-NZ series

Bravo Jonny! Bairstow, the hero of topsy-turvy England-NZ series

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

England's Jonny Bairstow steered his side to a three-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final game in Durham on Saturday.

Alleged Al Qaeda terrorist joins RJD

Alleged Al Qaeda terrorist joins RJD

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Mohammed Afroze shot into limelight after being arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Raj Singh Dungarpur joins BJP

Raj Singh Dungarpur joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2003

"The adulation and admiration for Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and total belief in the philosophy of the BJP prompted me to join the party," the former BCCI president told PTI.

AAP more comfortable on streets than secretariat: BJP

AAP more comfortable on streets than secretariat: BJP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The BJP on Sunday accused Delhi's Law Minister Somnath Bharti of "racism" and wondered if the dharna planned by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to demand suspension of some police officials is a ploy for "a way out of the government and get back to the streets".

ISL: Goa plunder Kerala Blasters to reach semis

ISL: Goa plunder Kerala Blasters to reach semis

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Reinaldo da Cruz Oliveira struck a hat-trick as FC Goa secured their place in the semi-final of the Indian Super League (ISL) with a record 5-1 win over Kerala Blasters, in Kochi on Sunday.

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Zurich Classic: Anand beats Nakamura for sole lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Viswanathan Anand made another strong comeback, defeating Hikaru Nakamura of the United States in the fourth round of the Zurich Chess Classic on Wednesday.

AAP's LS strategy: Nationwide membership drive from Jan 10

AAP's LS strategy: Nationwide membership drive from Jan 10

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday ruled out contesting all 545 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, but will field candidates in maximum number of seats and announced a nationwide fortnight campaign for enrolling new members from January 10.

PHOTOS: Kuldeep 'tricks' as India down Aus by 50 runs, lead series 2-0

PHOTOS: Kuldeep 'tricks' as India down Aus by 50 runs, lead series 2-0

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane struck sublime half-centuries before Australia staged a strong fightback to bowl India out for 252 in the second One-Day International, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Jadeja, Ashwin wrap up Mohali Test in 3 days

Jadeja, Ashwin wrap up Mohali Test in 3 days

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

India's Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin thrived on a spinners' paradise in Mohali, bamboozling South Africa's batsmen in the first Test to secure a 108-run victory with more than two days to spare on Saturday.

Andhra CM declares open revolt: We will defeat Telangana Bill

Andhra CM declares open revolt: We will defeat Telangana Bill

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Throwing a direct challenge at the Congress high command, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Saturday said that he would ensure the defeat of the AP Reorganisation Bill 2013 when it comes up for passage in the state assembly.

Sanjay Singh rejoins Congress

Sanjay Singh rejoins Congress

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

He had unsuccessfully contested against Sonia Gandhi in the 1999 Lok Sabha election from Amethi.

'If the Modi magic is working, why does BJP need Kiran Bedi?'

'If the Modi magic is working, why does BJP need Kiran Bedi?'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party is merely replicating our agenda, which show the bankruptcy of ideas, credibility and leadership in the party, Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashutosh tells Rediff.com's Upasna Pandey.

Trinamool MP Somen Mitra to quit party, rejoin Cong

Trinamool MP Somen Mitra to quit party, rejoin Cong

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Dissident Trinamool Congress MP Somen Mitra on Friday said he has decided to leave the party and go back to the Congress, while stating he would resign from his Lok Sabha membership first.

England to land Euro 2016 knockout blow?

England to land Euro 2016 knockout blow?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

If England win their Euro 2016 last-16 clash on Monday they can add the prized scalp of Iceland to those of Paraguay, Belgium, Cameroon, Denmark, Ecuador and Spain - the only teams they have beaten in a tournament knockout game since 1966.

Ashok Pradhan joins Samajwadi Party, attacks BJP

Ashok Pradhan joins Samajwadi Party, attacks BJP

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

In a setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party days ahead of the April 10 elections in Gautam Budh Nagar, former Union minister and senior leader Ashok Pradhan on Tuesday joined the Samajwadi Party, claiming that there was "trade" of Lok Sabha tickets in the saffron party.

Krishna Poonia set to join Congress

Krishna Poonia set to join Congress

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Ace discus thrower Krishna Poonia is expected to join the Congress Party on Wednesday, at a rally in Rajasthan, where she is also likely to contest in the upcoming state Assembly elections, slated for December 1.

No question of quitting Cong: Karunakaran

No question of quitting Cong: Karunakaran

Rediff.com12 Apr 2003

Asked whether Pawar was not alluding to the possibility\n\nof Karuanakran quitting the Congress when he referred to 'a\n\nsenior leader from Kerala', Karunakaran quipped by saying "did\n\nhe say the seniormost leader?"

Party overrode my view, tweets angry Sushma over Sreeramalu's entry

Party overrode my view, tweets angry Sushma over Sreeramalu's entry

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Venting her grouse over entry of Badava Shramika Raitha Congress president B Sreeramalu in the Bharatiya Janata Party, senior leader Sushma Swaraj on Friday night said he was taken in despite her "stiff opposition".

Stop analysing Kohli's leadership skills: Gavaskar

Stop analysing Kohli's leadership skills: Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Gavaskar urged the pundits to stop analysing Virat Kohli's leadership skills so early in his career.

Review: Welcome Back music is worth a listen

Review: Welcome Back music is worth a listen

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The Welcome Back soundtrack keeps the fun element intact, says Aelina Kapoor.

BJP should invite VK Singh, Bedi to join them: Swamy

BJP should invite VK Singh, Bedi to join them: Swamy

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday said former Army chief Gen V K Singh and Anna Hazare's aide Kiran Bedi should be invited to join the party, a day after the former IPS officer endorsed party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Review: Aranmanai disappoints

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Director Sundar C lets his fans down with his clich supernatural thriller Aranmanai, rants S Saraswathi.

Will AAP's broom sweep out BJP, Congress in Karnataka?

Will AAP's broom sweep out BJP, Congress in Karnataka?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Over 100,000 members have joined the party's state unit, says Praveen Bose

Anand crushes Carlsen, jumps to joint third in Norway Chess

Anand crushes Carlsen, jumps to joint third in Norway Chess

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Five-time World champion Viswanathan Anand defeated reigning World champion Magnus Carlsen to jump to the joint third spot after the end of the fourth round of Norway Chess tournament, in Stavanger.

Talks to pacify Rane fail, Sonia's intervention to be sought

Talks to pacify Rane fail, Sonia's intervention to be sought

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

A day after Konkan strongman Narayan Rane quit the Maharashtra cabinet, efforts to persuade him to take back his resignation failed on Tuesday and the matter would now be referred to Congress president Sonia Gandhi for resolving it.

Shami, Dinda help Bengal stun star-studded Tamil Nadu in quarters

Shami, Dinda help Bengal stun star-studded Tamil Nadu in quarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Pacers Mohammed Shami and Ashok Dinda shared seven wickets between them to trigger a collapse that saw Bengal beat Tamil Nadu by 77 runs and storm into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare One-Day tournament.

Review: Kuch Kuch Locha Hai's music is average

Review: Kuch Kuch Locha Hai's music is average

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Kuch Kuch Locha Hai music tapers down at the end but on the strength of its first few numbers, it manages to stay afloat.

Indian-origin German MP raided over child pornography charge

Indian-origin German MP raided over child pornography charge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

An Indian-origin German lawmaker's residence and offices have been raided on suspicion of possessing or attempting to acquire child pornography, a media report said on Wednesday.