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PM declassifies 100 files on Netaji Subhas Bose

PM declassifies 100 files on Netaji Subhas Bose

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

The files, digitised and given "preliminary conservation treatment" by the National Archives of India, were released on the birth anniversary of Netaji.

'I will show you 100 Somalias in Attapady'

'I will show you 100 Somalias in Attapady'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

'The condition of some of the Adivasi hamlets is worse than Somalia, worse than what the prime minister described.' 'There are instances when Adivasis have to demolish the hut they live in to bury the dead as they do not have any other place to bury their dear ones.' 'There are tens of thousands of Adivasis who do not have land, a house or even good food to eat.' 'What kind of human development are you talking about?'

'Am I being punished for exposing corruption?'

'Am I being punished for exposing corruption?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Yadav, who came in the limelight with his video on the quality of food being served to the Army, said that post revelations made by him, he is being subjected to torture and that no heed has been paid to the concerns raised by him.

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'The prospect is of a self-confident and self-sustaining India will make it a more effective player in the global arena,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out delivering the Sardar Patel Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

Home Ministry launches Twitter account, gets more than 7,000 followers

Home Ministry launches Twitter account, gets more than 7,000 followers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Union Home Ministry on Thursday got a new handle on micro-blogging site Twitter -- @HMOIndia - to ensure a transparent and responsive government.

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

FULL TEXT of PM Modi's I-Day address

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Following is the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 73rd Independence Day.

Stop moaning and groaning about pitches: Sir Viv tells England

Stop moaning and groaning about pitches: Sir Viv tells England

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Richards also feels that batters need to prepare themselves for these conditions rather than complaining about the spinning conditions.

Battle for Delhi is as tough online as it is on the ground

Battle for Delhi is as tough online as it is on the ground

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Social media teams of the Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress are trying to engage with the voter on Facebook, twitter and Whatsapp as they try to set the agenda in the online space. Upasna Pandey/Rediff.com reports.

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Jaitley colluded with Mallya, says Rahul; BJP hits back

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The BJP threw a counter punch, claiming that the Gandhi family tried to help Mallya's floundering Kingfisher Airlines in 2011-12.

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rafale deal textbook case of criminal misconduct, say Sinha, Shourie

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The trio also accused PM Modi of single-handedly changing the parameters of the deal.

WTH! Mumbaikar files RTI asking if India is prepared for a zombie attack

WTH! Mumbaikar files RTI asking if India is prepared for a zombie attack

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

One of the questions in his application was 'Can we do it without Will Smith?'

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rain havoc continues in Kerala, all 5 gates of Idukki reservoir opened

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

For the first time in the last 26 years, a shutter of the Cheruthoni Dam was opened on Thursday.

'We're with you': Rahul tells flood-hit Wayanad

'We're with you': Rahul tells flood-hit Wayanad

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

He told flood affected people at Meppadi and Kaithapoil that as their representative, he has spoken to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi "to ask for help for this region from the state and Central governments."

5 things about Sreesanth that have nothing to do with cricket

5 things about Sreesanth that have nothing to do with cricket

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

He's a serial entrepreneur, has delved into politics and a fitness freak.

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Suspect all, fix all.' 'It is this mindset that begins at the very top of an establishment and then trickles down and across,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Confessions of a 'Khan Market gang' member

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'If Khan Market today -- a neon-drenched spectacle of blingy shops and pricey eateries -- is what it is, it's not due to the dramatic shift in political dispensations, but because free-market India is another country,' notes Sunil Sethi.

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'The attacks made clear to all the Gulf States that Pakistan was the nursery and sanctuary of extremist violence and that this violence threatened all the countries in the region.'

'India should start thinking about having its own crypto exchange and crypto currency'

'India should start thinking about having its own crypto exchange and crypto currency'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'India should start leveraging rather than banning crypto.'

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rift in Censor Board: Ashoke Pandit dubs Pahlaj Nihalani a 'tyrant'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Ashoke Pandit took to Facebook to slam Nihalani, saying Anushka Sharma's NH10 was a victim of his 'crass functioning'.

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Behind the movement are shock-workers functioning quietly to ensure that a seemingly spontaneous, apolitical, grassroots mobilisation sustains itself without dribbling into chaos or violence. Sai Manish lists some of them.

Police goes for foolproof security measures for all Delhi churches

Police goes for foolproof security measures for all Delhi churches

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

All 240 churches in the city have been identified and assessed for their foolproof security arrangements in the wake of recent attacks on them, and the Delhi Police have also plotted the buildings on a map for a holistic view.

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

An Indian-origin teacher has been suspended after a video of a controversial classroom stunt that shows her firing a water gun at an image of President Donald Trump and yelling "die" went viral online.

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Faceless Ambedkarite groups from across the country are running BSP's election war rooms, writes Archis Mohan.

Indian sets Guinness yoga record in Hong Kong

Indian sets Guinness yoga record in Hong Kong

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Yogaraj C P performed yoga continuously for 40 hours non-stop, demonstrated more than 1,500 'asanas'.

Humour finds its way through coronavirus stresses

Humour finds its way through coronavirus stresses

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Subtle and sharp, sarcastic and self-deprecating. And sometimes just downright rude. There are wife jokes, husband jokes, boss barbs, Modi jibes, weight gain worries and the inevitable China insults. Humour in all forms is the panacea it seems for people around the world who are united in their need to laugh or at least crack a smile in these troubled times.

BJP gears for May 23, begins prep for D-day

BJP gears for May 23, begins prep for D-day

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The party workers were busy overseeing the preparations for the D-Day and said the exit polls had underlined what they were always confident about.

Jaitley, Rahul Gandhi slug it out on Rafale deal

Jaitley, Rahul Gandhi slug it out on Rafale deal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

Congress has repeatedly alleged a "scam" in the purchase of Rafale fighter jets claiming the cost per aircraft in 2012 was agreed at Rs 526.10 crore while the one signed by the Modi government costs 7.5 billion (Rs 1,670.70 crore per aircraft).

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The American funnyman speaks to Ranjita Ganesan about his first brush with 'Hindutva trolls' and regular run-ins with Trump trolls.

2016 will be a good year for Amit Shah and the BJP

2016 will be a good year for Amit Shah and the BJP

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

'In the medium term, the advantage is still with the BJP.' 'One reason for this is Shah's talent. He is a terrific organiser and builds his strategies around the grassroots worker,' says Aakar Patel.

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) as his panel swept all six posts in a tension-ridden election of the state body.

Raj minister in trouble for abusing former PM Manmohan singh

Raj minister in trouble for abusing former PM Manmohan singh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria kicked up a storm when he hurled an abusive word at former prime minister Manmohan Singh while comparing him to his successor Narendra Modi.

The A-Z of 2018

The A-Z of 2018

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The year gone by, decoded by Shuma Raha.

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

What does the government have against Nude and S Durga?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Every time a filmmaker wishes to explore history or religion on his or her terms, self-appointed experts and limelight-seeking zealots swoop in to protest, says Sukanya Verma.

India reintroduces onion export price to help curb inflation

India reintroduces onion export price to help curb inflation

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India on Tuesday set a minimum export price for onions of $300 per tonne to discourage overseas shipments amid an inflation scare that threatens to stoke public anger over rising prices at local food markets.

Diwali illuminates India

Diwali illuminates India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

People visited their kith and kin, exchanged festive greetings and sweets while social media, including the likes of WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter, was flooded with Diwali messages as many took the virtual route to convey their wishes.

Twitter accounts of Anupam Kher, Ram Madhav, Kiran Bedi, Swapan Dasgupta hacked

Twitter accounts of Anupam Kher, Ram Madhav, Kiran Bedi, Swapan Dasgupta hacked

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Twitter said its, "Teams are working to resolve an issue affecting a small number of Indian users".

Letter bomb hits BJP; party veteran says scams have made heads bow in shame

Letter bomb hits BJP; party veteran says scams have made heads bow in shame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

In the first sign of discontent in the Bharatiya Janata Party, senior leader Shanta Kumar has dropped a letter bomb demanding a 'Lokpal' in the party to tackle the cases of corruption like Vyapam which has "made all of us bow our heads in shame".

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Foreign aid for Kerala: Union minister appeals to make 'one-time exception'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

National Disaster Management Authority had in 2016 suggested assistance offered as a goodwill gesture 'may' be accepted.

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

March 6, 1971: Gavaskar rewinds his 'nervous' Test debut

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Sunil Gavaskar completed 50 years of his association with Indian cricket on Sunday -- five decades in which he has remained ever-relevant taking on a variety of roles.

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

'Understand the immense pressure': Rahul writes back to Parrikar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Parrikar said he received Gandhi's visit in the spirit of India's healthy political tradition of rising above bipartisan considerations and wishing even opponents a quick recovery from any ailment.