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Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Modi's poll pitch: Decide what kind of pradhan sevak you want

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

"Will anybody want a servant that who is on vacation when needed at home? And nobody knows where he is," he continued.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

Shweta Basu Prasad slams media in open letter

Shweta Basu Prasad slams media in open letter

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The actress released her statement recently, deriding irresponsible reporting of the incident.

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday refused to vacate the stay granted by it last month on Haryana government's decision to grant reservation to Jats.

Jallikattu held in shadow of protests in Tamil Nadu, 3 dead

Jallikattu held in shadow of protests in Tamil Nadu, 3 dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Protesters demanded a permanent solution for holding the sport and raised slogans that an ordinance was only a temporary measure.

Everything you need to know about Dawood's auctioned properties

Everything you need to know about Dawood's auctioned properties

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Everything you need to know about the three properties belonging to Dawood Ibrahim, which were auctioned on Tuesday.

'India cheers for Mary Kom, but doesn't reach out to Irom Sharmila'

'India cheers for Mary Kom, but doesn't reach out to Irom Sharmila'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

'There is a joke that is cracked in hushed tones sometimes in Manipur, what would many of the insurgent outfits do if AFSPA is indeed taken away? What would they fight against?'

Food Security Bill is political gimmick in hurry: Rajnath

Food Security Bill is political gimmick in hurry: Rajnath

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Critical of the hurried clearance of the food security ordinance, Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh said on Thursday the United Progressive Alliance government was just doing a "political gimmick in a hurry" before the 2014 general elections.

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

'It's back to stone age': Kashmir Valley blacked out

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Desolate streets with security personnel and a communications lockdown has left the Valley cut off from the world.

Hafiz Sahab, ISI hand in 26/11... Headley's 5-and-a-half-hour deposition

Hafiz Sahab, ISI hand in 26/11... Headley's 5-and-a-half-hour deposition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative also revealed about his training while he deposed in front of a Mumbai court via video link.

Sheena Bora Trial: Heat and Forgery

Sheena Bora Trial: Heat and Forgery

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Then came the electrifying climax of Tuesday's hearing. Pasbola showed Sharma copies of cheques that had been deposited at the bank with Indrani's signature on them. He accused Sharma of forging Indrani's signature and collecting the money for herself. In the back Indrani stood up in the accused box and very pointedly nodded her head up and down and mouthed, "She did!".

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Sports Shorts: Injury-riled Nadal says he is favourite for Aus Open

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

A rare victory for 'offensive' speech in India

A rare victory for 'offensive' speech in India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

'You can disagree with Dr Ilaiah's analyses of how the caste-based economy works, or with his prescriptions on how to fix it.' 'But a disagreement that is couched in terms of 'offence' given and received shuts down the debate that is essential to build a more just and modern India,' argues Mihir Sharma.

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

#MeToo: How to deal with sexual harassment at your workplace

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

To prevent being sexually harassed, it is important to first understand where it will happen and who your possible predators are.

'In the milk of OBCs and Dalits, Muslims have added sugar'

'In the milk of OBCs and Dalits, Muslims have added sugar'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'The Congress wants to eat the cake, but does not want to share it.'

Can the NCW make a difference on crimes against women?

Can the NCW make a difference on crimes against women?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

While courts are there to tackle crime and a few non-government organisations support victims of crime, NCW, a body empowered to take suo moto interest in a case, is in between, says Aparna Kalra

Even Islamic countries don't get freedom which Kashmir is enjoying today: Mehbooba

Even Islamic countries don't get freedom which Kashmir is enjoying today: Mehbooba

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The kind of freedom Kashmir is enjoying today is not there even in Islamic countries like Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey and Pakistanis, Mufti said.

JNU students challenge the Indian State, not the government

JNU students challenge the Indian State, not the government

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Do the students who chanted pro-separatist slogans and their teachers/supporters want the army to withdraw from Kashmir or not fight the terrorists?

It's a conspiracy; we'll go to the people's court: Lalu's son

It's a conspiracy; we'll go to the people's court: Lalu's son

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad will appeal in the Jharkhand high court against his conviction in a fodder scam case, his family said on Monday and alleged he had fallen victim to a 'conspiracy' by his rivals.

'The Modi government is lying about OROP'

'The Modi government is lying about OROP'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

'If Modi is talking to every Tom, Dick and Harry, why is he afraid of talking to ex-servicemen?'

Pakistan's desperate moves in Valley

Pakistan's desperate moves in Valley

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Separatists and their wide network must be neutralized for peace in the Valley

Dalit student suicide: Suspension revokes but the storm intensifies

Dalit student suicide: Suspension revokes but the storm intensifies

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The storm over the suicide of a Dalit student in Hyderabad University intensified on Thursday.

Students say PM's remarks 'insulting', vow to step up stir

Students say PM's remarks 'insulting', vow to step up stir

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Voicing "dissatisfaction" over remarks by Modi on Friday at a university in Lucknow, the Joint Action Council spearheading the stir asked if the prime minister would now take action against his ministers.

Sahara offers bank guarantees for Rs 22,500 cr to Sebi

Sahara offers bank guarantees for Rs 22,500 cr to Sebi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Accused of persistent non-compliance, Sahara group on Tuesday offered Sebi fresh bank guarantees for Rs 22,500 crore and help in verifying investors including those the group claims to have already refunded.

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Some questions for Parliament panel to ask RBI guv

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

If the high security notes introduced in 2015 were kept in the system, the pain due to demonetisation can be ameliorated to a certain extent. But unfortunately, such thought process have no place in the hasty demonetisation decision.

'In Kashmir, we're in a tunnel with no light at the end'

'In Kashmir, we're in a tunnel with no light at the end'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

'We have made no effort in recent years to build a national opinion on Kashmir amongst political parties.' 'At least we should speak as one country.' 'It has been a failure of our foreign policy that we have not been able to convince world opinion that something needs to be done about Pakistan.'

BJP leader: Bandaru Dattatreya mishandled the Rohith issue

BJP leader: Bandaru Dattatreya mishandled the Rohith issue

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'Bandaru Dattatreya shouldn't have blindly accepted what the ABVP told him.'

Why Two Leaves symbol is crucial for bypolls to Jaya's seat

Why Two Leaves symbol is crucial for bypolls to Jaya's seat

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

For the AIADMK's cadres, it is much more than an election symbol, they believe the party's electoral chances rest on owning it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Wishlist of an Indian traveller

Wishlist of an Indian traveller

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Hygiene and cleanliness of trains and stations a must

Killings in name of cow unacceptable: Centre

Killings in name of cow unacceptable: Centre

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Most of the opposition parties blamed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliates for the cow vigilantism.

Meet the man who unearthed the fodder scam

Meet the man who unearthed the fodder scam

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Rumour has it that former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad had once misbehaved with Amit Khare, the then district commissioner of Chaibasa in south Bihar, in full public view. The incident was enough to enrage the strong lobby of Indian Administrative Service officers to take on the all-powerful chief minister.

Post-merger too, Jaya's party will be at sea

Post-merger too, Jaya's party will be at sea

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

To elect, or re-elect a chief minister, the AIADMK needs to call only the MLAs for a meeting. But to elect a new general secretary, it would have to conduct direct elections with all registered cadres participating and voting. And that is just the beginning of its problems, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Don't compromise our soldiers' fighting spirit

Don't compromise our soldiers' fighting spirit

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Unfortunately, by presuming guilt of the Army personnel in the Chattergam incident, for what is at worst an honest error, made in good faith, the ability of the military leadership to impose the fighting spirit necessary in their men to curb militancy stands seriously compromised.

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

2018: Year of reckoning for India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.

'The L-G is playing a dangerous game'

'The L-G is playing a dangerous game'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

In an interview with Rediff.com Puducherry CM spoke about his plans for the state, Rahul Gandhi and his daily friction with the lieutenant governor.

Triple talaq: The rot runs deep

Triple talaq: The rot runs deep

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Most incidents of triple talaq are eloquent examples of the failure of Muslim society to instil in its men the teachings of the Quran; instead, they end up relying on the Quran's interpretation by local maulanas, says Ziya US Salam.

Parliament's extended winter session off to a stormy start

Parliament's extended winter session off to a stormy start

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The extended Winter session of Parliament got off a stormy start on Wednesday with uproar over the Telangana and caste-reservation issue stalling proceedings.

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'We feel there is definitely something murky in the system.' 'Will anyone believe that Nirav Modi will go to a branch and bribe a low-level officer?' 'Just look at the people with whom he had moved around.'

Pakistani Punjab must pay the price for terror

Pakistani Punjab must pay the price for terror

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

'The target for all our counter-terror operations ought to be Pakistani Punjab's population,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Acid attacks in India are NOT gender biased

Acid attacks in India are NOT gender biased

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Acid attacks are heinous crimes in nature, but they are more than just being gender biased.