News for 'november-14'

The 'Bhishma Pitamah' of Indian Justice

His approach to issues once prompted jurist Fali S Nariman to declare, 'When Krishna Iyer speaks, the nation listens.'

Ceasefire violations, child abuse cases... What Parliament discussed on Friday

Before Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was proceedings were disrupted by a relentless Opposition over the demonetisation issue, other topics such as compensation for military personnel, counterfeit notes were spoken of. Here's what happened in Parliament.

It's possible! Reversing diabetes before it takes hold!

Just by making a few simple changes in your diet and lifestyle you can reverse diabetes and avoid the many problems that come with being diabetic.

Modi is prepared to stake his personal reputation when national interests so dictate

'The book has immense value because it reveals the inner workings of the think-tank which appears to provide facts and insights to Modi, though he himself takes the final decisions and articulates them in his characteristic rhetorical style,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?

If November 9 ushers in a Hillary Clinton presidency, you can bet your last dollar that Huma Abedin will be back at POTUS' side.

India, China moving in right direction? Both must be more proactive

The ecosystems of India and China today jostle against one another across Asia and much of the world.

Multiple crisis and what lies ahead for the global economy

Global economy will have to grapple with few tough situations in 2015.

In memory of Abdul Kalam, a true hero

People like Dr Kalam teach us to dream and to chase our dreams. It is their humility that they wore on their sleeves that makes them truly great people. While we weep for a true Ratna that has left us on Monday, let us be happy that we lived in a period when he was alive and with us, says Rediff.com reader M C Sujil Bose.

Congress crisis: Looking for icons from decades ago

To look for lessons from Nehru's life to find a way out of the Congress' quagmire is probably futile, says Rahul Jacob

'My uncles Chiranjeevi, Nagababu, Pawan Kalyan supported me'

The film releases today.

'They are going to hang my husband as a lesson to others'

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com meets the shattered families of the five Tamil fishermen sentenced to death by a Sri Lankan court for alleged drug smuggling. Most feel the men are being made an example of to scare off other fishermen from straying into Sri Lankan waters.

'Modiji, do not test our patriotism'

'If standing in a bank or ATM line is a test of patriotism, why is not a single leader standing in that queue too?'

'I still have Rs 85 cash left'

Rediff readers share their Cash Crisis experiences.

Pedalling for hope

'It is a fact that we are all wired internally to give and share. What holds us back is the glue of inertia,' says Jasmeet Gandhi as he sets out on a 1,000 kilometre cycling journey to raise money for children afflicted with eye cancer.

Ranveer: Al Pacino can't do what Govinda can

Ranveer Singh praises his Kill Dil co-star Govinda talks about his bald look for Bajirao Mastani.

'Countries that forget their history cannot have a future'

Mahesh Rangarajan, director of the historic Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in New Delhi, tells Sheela Bhatt how the first prime minister will always remain relevant, and the efforts being made to keep his legacy alive.

What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation where he announced the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight on November 8-9.

Why we can and should debate Article 370

Article 370 is an anachronistic decree that has outlived its utility, militates against India's sovereignty, and discriminates against both Indians and Kashmiris by mutually excluding each other from syncretic growth. It is redundant, can be debated and constitutionally discarded, says Vivek Gumaste.

'My manager is madly in love with me'

Rediff.com's Love Guru has answers to all your relationship problems.

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Aaj ka taaza khabar

Children's Day Quiz: Can you identify these prodigies?

Did you know the world's youngest director is an Indian?

'I am a villager, but does that change reality?'

'I would like to request the AERB, UCIL and DAE to introspect. The world is changing, so is India. The wave of development and modernity will not stop for those who continue to live in the past. The future belongs to the youth who believe in the values of honesty, transparency and efficiency.'

The first Gandhi-Nehru to be grilled on TV gets my vote

'Rahul Gandhi was not wrong in invoking the 2002 Gujarat riots but when Arnab Goswami threw the curve ball of judicial clean chit to Modi, he did not know what to say. A better-prepared man would have come back that it was not a question of judicial clean chits but about owing up moral responsibility, would have even cited AB Vajpayee's own rajdharma plea,' argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

The moments that shaped 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.

Cash Crisis: Day 8: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!

The house where Nehru lived

On the occasion of the first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's 125th birth anniversary, Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com visits his residence of 16 years, and comes away marvelling at his enduring legacy.

'That's Tendlya. Kaay ahe to!'

'When he cover drives, who the hell cares about where the ball pitched? I only know that he seems to move so lazily and has all the time in the world to make incredibly elegant and powerful strokes. He has something that other don't...'

As the Master announces his retirement from the game after his 200th Test, we republish another Master -- Varsha Bhosle -- on Sachin Tendulkar.