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Time to move on from mandir-masjid saga

Time to move on from mandir-masjid saga

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Applying balm on the wounds of the two religious groups is a better course of action for the rulers. Common sense dictates the verdict be accepted in good grace by all sides, suggests Virendra Kapoor.

'Playing the character of Kamala Rani was emotionally draining'

'Playing the character of Kamala Rani was emotionally draining'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Actress Archana describes how tough it was to shoot for Kamalatho Naa Prayanam.

SC-appointed Amicus to discuss state Interim Appeals

SC-appointed Amicus to discuss state Interim Appeals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Narsimha will meet representatives of various BCCI state units to discuss the multiple Interim Appeals (IA) before the next apex court hearing on Thursday, April 25. He is expected to submit a report on the matter on that day.

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.

Overnight coup proves to be failed gambit for BJP

Overnight coup proves to be failed gambit for BJP

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Political watchers believe that there is little denying the loss of face the party has suffered in its bid to rule India's richest state.

Of all assembly polls since 2014, these are most important

Of all assembly polls since 2014, these are most important

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'The confidence of the Opposition will go up and alliances will be easier to form if it becomes apparent that the BJP is losing ground in the north of India,' says Aakar Patel.

Matang Sinh's security withdrawn

Matang Sinh's security withdrawn

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Security to controversial politician Matang Sinh, who was arrested by CBI in connection with Saradha scam, has been finally withdrawn.

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.' 'Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.' 'What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?'

President Pranab confers Padma awards 2013

President Pranab confers Padma awards 2013

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday conferred the Padma awards on several eminent personalities including industrialist Adi Godrej, Olympic medal winners Yogeshwar Dutt and Vijay Kumar, actor Nana Patekar and designer Ritu Kumar.

Can't have gladiator type sport in India: SC on Jallikattu

Can't have gladiator type sport in India: SC on Jallikattu

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Questioning the Centre for its notification allowing use of bulls in events like Jallikattu, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said India cannot "import Roman gladiator type sport".

Manmohan Singh's biggest failure in reviving the economy

Manmohan Singh's biggest failure in reviving the economy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

When the prime minister thanked his predecessor during his Independence Day speech, it was significant because it was Dr Singh's final acknowledgement that political support for reform is essential.

'If Godse a patriot, is Mahatma Gandhi anti-national?'

'If Godse a patriot, is Mahatma Gandhi anti-national?'

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Here are some of the reactions to Pragya Singh Thakur's remarks that Godse was a deshbhakt.

'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Speaking at a seminar in New Delhi, Madhav stressed that culture and religion have been the major aspect of ties between India and Southeast Asia

Oppn puts 11-point demand charter before govt

Oppn puts 11-point demand charter before govt

Rediff.com22 May 2020

These parties also asked the Centre to present a revised comprehensive economic package that will be a 'true stimulus' and sought reversal of all unilateral policy decisions, especially pertaining to labour laws, as they put forth a 11-point demand charter before the government during a virtual meeting, called by the Congress to discuss the situation arising out of the pandemic as well as the lockdown.

When Thatcher praised Rajiv, Manmohan for liberalisation

When Thatcher praised Rajiv, Manmohan for liberalisation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Margaret Thatcher had once hailed former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's vision for India's economic liberalisation, which was "boldly initiated" by the then finance minister Manmohan Singh.

'No out-of-court settlement of Ayodhya dispute with Modi, Yogi at helm'

'No out-of-court settlement of Ayodhya dispute with Modi, Yogi at helm'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The Babri Masjid Action Committee meeting was held against the backdrop of the apex court recently asking parties involved to sit together and arrive at a consensus on the issue, which has been dragging on for decades.

Muslim outfits doubt possibility of out-of-court settlement

Muslim outfits doubt possibility of out-of-court settlement

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

"Let them hear us, we are prepared. But we are not ready for out-of-court settlement," Jilani said.

Why Modi chooses protectionism over pragmatism

Why Modi chooses protectionism over pragmatism

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'There can be no dispute over the adverse impact such a policy will surely have on India's manufacturing competitiveness,' notes A K Bhattacharya.

Rao put on temporary pacemaker

Rao put on temporary pacemaker

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao was put on a temporary pacemaker after he experienced "severe disturbances" in heartbeat early on Saturday.

Bhatkal made 27 calls from prison, no mention of ISIS, say officials

Bhatkal made 27 calls from prison, no mention of ISIS, say officials

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Telangana prison officials denied reports that the jailed operative had called his wife using a mobile phone.

Why Rahul made Ahmed Patel Congress treasurer

Why Rahul made Ahmed Patel Congress treasurer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Rahul is going about the restructuring of the Congress leadership in a gradual, deliberate fashion: No sudden jerks, no abrupt moves. So while seniors like Janardan Dwivedi were edged out, Ahmed Patel has been retained.

Three more MLAs walk out of BJP in Karnataka

Three more MLAs walk out of BJP in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

In continuing desertions from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka, three more Members of Legislative Assembly on Thursday quit the party, apparently to join other parties before the assembly elections in May.

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Given that the RGF is a family-controlled trust, why would the Congress defend it every time someone accuses it of wrong-doing?' asks Virendra Kapoor.

Former Union minister Sukh Ram rejoins Congress

Former Union minister Sukh Ram rejoins Congress

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

"For me, it is like homecoming," said the 93-year-old who returned for the second time to the Congress which he had last left ahead of the 2017 assembly elections to join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

If we feel ignored, that's exactly what the Chinese want

If we feel ignored, that's exactly what the Chinese want

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Seeing a sinister design behind every Chinese utterance will only make it more difficult to negotiate a settlement

Sasikala allowed only 2 visitors in 1 month, but she meets 12

Sasikala allowed only 2 visitors in 1 month, but she meets 12

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief VK Sasikala has met visitors 12 times in a month at the Parappana Agrahara central jail in Bengaluru.

Think the unthinkable: Can Rahul be PM in 2019?

Think the unthinkable: Can Rahul be PM in 2019?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

'If on the back of the resentment against the Modi government, on the very outside chance that the Congress emerges as the single largest party in May 2019, will Rahul Gandhi become prime minister?' 'Or will he do a Sonia and appoint someone else?' asks T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

K'taka: 2 BJP ministers quit, set to join Congress

K'taka: 2 BJP ministers quit, set to join Congress

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Ruling the Bhartiya Janata Party suffered a fresh setback in poll-bound Karnataka with two more ministers quitting the Jagadish Shettar cabinet on Thursday, amid indications that they would join the Congress.

10 photos that capture Karnataka's beauty

10 photos that capture Karnataka's beauty

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Our readers have shared some stunning pictures of India. You can share yours too at #India-Photos!

Nikesha Patel: Om 3D is a love triangle

Nikesha Patel: Om 3D is a love triangle

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

After a sabbatical, the actress is back to doing a Telugu films.

'The mosque should be rebuilt by Government of India'

'The mosque should be rebuilt by Government of India'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'If the blatant criminal act of destroying a place of worship is to be rewarded by giving the whole land to those who committed that act, then it raises lots of questions.'

Veteran politician N D Tiwari dies on his 93rd birthday

Veteran politician N D Tiwari dies on his 93rd birthday

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The politician was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital on October 26. He was suffering from fever and pneumonia.

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

It was a many splendoured political career, which ended at the presidential palace. But the prime minister's post eluded him, even though it was a position he openly aspired for.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Since 1979, the BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate from any parliamentary seat from the state.

Padma Awards 2013: The Winners

Padma Awards 2013: The Winners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

Noted physicist Yash Pal and space scientist Roddam Narasimha were among those chosen for this year's second highest civilian honour of Padma Vibhushan while yesteryear cine stars late Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Rahul Dravid were selected for Padma Bhushan.

Some truths investors won't tell FM on his Singapore trip

Some truths investors won't tell FM on his Singapore trip

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

India needs administrative reforms that make it easy for investors to do business in the country. Currently, it is more difficult to do business in India than in Rwanda, Pakistan, Nepal, Kenya, Nigeria and Bangladesh.

2 killed, 13 injured in explosion at Gulf Oil Corporation factory

2 killed, 13 injured in explosion at Gulf Oil Corporation factory

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

A fire, which broke out after the explosion has been controlled.

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks to hold or exit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

'Delhi Metro broke my pessimism about India's future'

'Delhi Metro broke my pessimism about India's future'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'It is like an island of excellence'.

The murky world of Matang Sinh

The murky world of Matang Sinh

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

'During his stint as MoS in the Narasimha Rao PMO, Matang Sinh developed contacts in the bureaucracy which stood him in good stead even when out of power.'