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What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

It is in circumstances like this that the Constitution becomes extremely important. It reminds us that we have a commitment towards higher human values to fulfil, a path to get back to, suggests Shyam G Menon.Else, we risk being rudderless in an ocean of money and majoritarianism, suggests Shyam G Menon.

NSA Menon: Not desirable for India to be a superpower

NSA Menon: Not desirable for India to be a superpower

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

NSA Menon's wisdom says that the idea to be superpower is not really desirable, it is better to be different. Sheela Bhatt reports.

Indian NSA Menon meets Iranian President

Indian NSA Menon meets Iranian President

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran and India need to help spread justice in the world as the duo share humane perspectives on international affairs. Ahmadinejad spoke in a meeting with India's National Security Advisor Shiv Shankar Menon on Monday in Tehran.

Spotted: Malayalam actor Biju Menon in a Dubai mall

Spotted: Malayalam actor Biju Menon in a Dubai mall

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Reader Asha has sent us a photograph.

Menon likely to meet China's next premier Li Keqiang

Menon likely to meet China's next premier Li Keqiang

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon on Monday held talks in Beijing with senior Chinese diplomat and his counterpart for the boundary negotiations Dai Bingguo and discussed wide-ranging bilateral issues.

NSA Menon in Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders

NSA Menon in Beijing for talks with Chinese leaders

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

In the first high-level Sino-India contact since the once-in-a-decade leadership change in the ruling Communist Party of China, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon arrived in Beijing on Sunday for wide-ranging talks on bilateral ties, including the vexed border issue.

Swetha Menon: I am born sexy

Swetha Menon: I am born sexy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

The actress talks about going glamorous and her role Rathinirvedam.

NSA Menon in Sri Lanka for high-level talks

NSA Menon in Sri Lanka for high-level talks

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Menon, who arrived in Colombo by a special flight just after midnight on Thursday night, is scheduled to meet President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his younger brothers Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of Economic development; and Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Defence Secretary, officials said.

Shiv Shankar Menon to be new foreign secretary

Shiv Shankar Menon to be new foreign secretary

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

He replaces Shyam Saran, who has been designated as India's special envoy for the Indo-US nuclear deal.

Family Star Review: Vijay Devarkonda Can't Save This Romance

Family Star Review: Vijay Devarkonda Can't Save This Romance

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

There is only so much that Vijay Deverakonda is allowed to work on from a clueless script that bounces from one wrong choice to another, observes Arjun Menon.

It's Raining Bharat Ratnas!

It's Raining Bharat Ratnas!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

In the 76 years since India gained independence, 53 recipients of the Bharat Ratna have been there. That's less than one every year, which is a healthy ratio given there is the sanctity of this gem of an award to preserve. But four recipients for the year were announced in a few days in addition to one announced earlier. That took the total number in 2024 to five in less than a month, the highest for any year, post-Independence, notes Shyam G Menon.

Pramodh Menon gets new post at Cisco

Pramodh Menon gets new post at Cisco

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Cisco Systems on Wednesday announced the appointment of Pramodh Menon as vice president-channels, India and SAARC.

26/11 response: NSA Menon wanted LeT HQ in Muridke targeted, but...

26/11 response: NSA Menon wanted LeT HQ in Muridke targeted, but...

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

India would have responded differently to "Pakistan-sponsored" Mumbai terror attacks had there been a different "mix of people" at the helm, according to former foreign secretary and national security advisor Shivshankar Menon.

Ahead of PM's Pak statement, Menon briefs MPs

Ahead of PM's Pak statement, Menon briefs MPs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon on Wednesday briefed Congress Members of Parliament about various aspects of the Indo-Pak joint statement issued at Sharm-el Sheikh, hours ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention on the issue in Parliament. Menon briefed a group of party MPs from both the Houses on the technical details of the statement so that they were aware of all the details of the communique before the discussion on the issue, sources said.

Anoop Menon and Jayasurya team up for Trivandrum Lodge

Anoop Menon and Jayasurya team up for Trivandrum Lodge

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Director V K Prakash along with Anoop Menon and Jayasurya come together for the third time for Trivandrum Lodge.

Gautham Menon: I love making love stories

Gautham Menon: I love making love stories

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

The filmmaker talks about his trilingual project Neethane Enn Ponvasantham.

Pak rejects Menon's remarks on ISI

Pak rejects Menon's remarks on ISI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Pakistan on Friday rejected India's charge that Inter Services Intelligence was involved in the Mumbai terror attacks, alleging that it was a "manifestation of undisguised hostility" and "smear campaign" against Islamabad.

Time Running Out For INDIA Alliance

Time Running Out For INDIA Alliance

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Every passing day featuring parties within the INDIA alliance sniping at each other at state level is bad publicity for the alliance particularly given the proximity of the 2024 general elections, asserts Shyam G Menon.

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Leading Malayalam film actress Shweta Menon, who was allegedly molested by Congress Member of Parliament N Peethambara Kurup at the President's Boat race event at Kollam two days ago, on Sunday gave her statement on the incident to police.

First woman CJ of J-K heads Manipur rehab panel

First woman CJ of J-K heads Manipur rehab panel

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Appointed as the first female head of the state judiciary on August 3, 2018, she retired on December 8, 2020.

Menon discusses reconciliation efforts with Sri Lanka

Menon discusses reconciliation efforts with Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Sri Lanka on Friday briefed India about steps being taken towards political reconciliation with ethnic Tamils, amid a growing unease over the slow pace of reforms to enable devolution of power to the war ravaged north.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap.

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Kejriwal could have easily deputed someone to step in as chief minister, but being the authoritative and self-centered personality that he is, he chose not to do it.' 'If the AAP loses Delhi, where it has a huge majority, the only one to blame would be Kejriwal,' asserts Ramesh Menon.

Menon in Kabul to ensure its assets' safety

Menon in Kabul to ensure its assets' safety

Rediff.com13 Jul 2008

Amid threats of fresh attacks on Indian assets in Afghanistan following the deadly suicide bombing at its embassy, Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon arrived in Kabul on Sunday to discuss ways to revamp security to thwart designs of the Taliban and its mentor Inter Services Intelligence.

Like Gautam Menon's Neethaane En Ponvasantham trailer?

Like Gautam Menon's Neethaane En Ponvasantham trailer?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Have a look at the trailer and tell us!

Mediators begin talks to secure Menon's release

Mediators begin talks to secure Menon's release

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Talks between Maoist-handpicked mediators and those of the Chhattisgarh government commenced on Thursday to end the hostage crisis involving Sukma Collector Alex Paul Menon who was abducted on Saturday, official sources said.

From Ekta Kapoor to Gautham Menon- Pallavi Subhash debuts in Tamil film

From Ekta Kapoor to Gautham Menon- Pallavi Subhash debuts in Tamil film

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Pallavi will be make her debut opposite Silambarasan in Gautham Menon's untitled film.

NSA Menon in US to prepare for strategic talks

NSA Menon in US to prepare for strategic talks

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Menon reached Washington late Thursday night, several hours after his scheduled arrival, due to inclement weather in the region because of which his flights had to be diverted.

N-deal: Foreign Secretary Menon meets IAEA chief

N-deal: Foreign Secretary Menon meets IAEA chief

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

Menon is expected to press India's case for allowing it to have civil nuclear cooperation with the international community. He is likely to cite India's impeccable track record on the non-proliferation front despite being a non-signatory to the NPT.

Top SA honour for V K Krishna Menon

Top SA honour for V K Krishna Menon

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

The South African government has decided to confer 'Order of the Companions of O R Tambo', one of its highest civilian awards, on late diplomat and former Indian defence minister V K Krishna Menon. The award is given in recognition of non-South Africans' contribution in the struggle against apartheid and to restore a democratic society in the country.

NSG meeting constructive and useful: Menon

NSG meeting constructive and useful: Menon

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

India on Friday described as "constructive and useful" the two-day meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers Group in the run-up to securing a clean exemption for conducting international nuclear commerce.

Raghu Menon takes over as Air India chief

Raghu Menon takes over as Air India chief

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Raghu Menon, special secretary and financial advisor in the civil aviation ministry, has been appointed the chairman and managing director of Air India, ending weeks of speculation over the issue.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the name of Menon, a 1974 batch IAS officer of the Assam-Nagaland cadre, after a keen race for the top job in the National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL), which runs the merged national carrier.

Just What Is Vidya's Neeyat?

Just What Is Vidya's Neeyat?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Vidya Balan showed off her new film, Neeyat, to members of the film industry at a special star-studded screening in Mumbai.

Budget 2024: What hotel, travel industries want from Sitharaman

Budget 2024: What hotel, travel industries want from Sitharaman

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Hospitality and travel sector players on Tuesday demanded infrastructure status for the hotel industry besides measures such as tax exemption on LTA annually to boost domestic tourism ahead of the Union Budget. They also recommended removal of the current TDS levied on automated bookings for internal or closed user groups such as business travel platforms and reducing the total number of licenses required to establish a hotel. "A full-blown infrastructure status for the hotel sector and further rationalisation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and a Central single window clearance for hotel projects are some of the major expectations from the Budget 2024," Roseate Hotels & Resorts CEO Kush Kapoor said in a statement.

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

How India Almost Gave Away Parts Of J&K To Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

India agreed to give up the Poonch salient as well as Uri. To the north India also proposed to give up land in the Gurez sector giving the entire Neelam/Kinshanganga valley to Pakistan. In return India sought control of the post dominating Kargil town, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The self-employed should invest in the National Pension System, a government-backed, low-cost retirement avenue where they can choose the mix of debt and equity that is right for them.

The Goat Life Review: Prithviraj Is Terrific In Blessy's Survival Epic

The Goat Life Review: Prithviraj Is Terrific In Blessy's Survival Epic

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Aadujeevitham marks a new direction for Malayalam cinema, where ambition meets resources and the right people, all in favour of stories that deserve to be told on the biggest stage of them all, notes Arjun Menon.