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Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Behind Paresh Rawal's rise is the wife

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

How Swaroop Sampat paved the way for hubby in the BJP.

Iceland shaping up to be a true fan favourite at World Cup

Iceland shaping up to be a true fan favourite at World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Iceland's president Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson has told Reuters that he wants even more soccer fans from around the world to join "Team Iceland" and share the joy as his tiny nation makes its World Cup debut in Russia.

'Naxals can sense the end is near'

'Naxals can sense the end is near'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

'Maoists are enraged that the media is reporting the truth.' 'They want to physically isolate the media and psychologically isolate the villagers who have found the confidence to speak to the press about the real situation.' 'Like terrorism ended in Punjab, Naxalism will end in Chhattisgarh,' the AIIMS doctor-turned IPS officer and SP of Dantewada tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

India's capital is Patna...

India's capital is Patna...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

That's what teachers are telling students in many Indian schools.

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Meet Atishi, Kejriwal's brain trust

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The AAP leader, who has been recently in the news for supposedly dropping her second name, has been active in reforming the education and health sector.

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Why Amit Shah needs Uma Bharati in MP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Bundelkhand is thought to be an area where Mayawati has some influence. Both Amit Shah and Shivraj Chouhan believe every weapon in the arsenal must be used to ensure victory.

Why 2019 is different from 2014

Why 2019 is different from 2014

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'In 2019, in Modi we have a leader who has not shied away from showcasing a robust and aggressive response to the Pulwama and Uri attacks,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Modi attacks Congress in Gujarat, says he sold tea, but not nation

Modi attacks Congress in Gujarat, says he sold tea, but not nation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the upcoming assembly election is a fight between trust on development and dynastic politics.

B'desh PM Zia set for maiden India trip

B'desh PM Zia set for maiden India trip

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Zia, elected for a second term in 2001, was making her first bilateral visit to India eight months before her tenure ends.

SRK, Naseer, Dharmendra: Vote for your favourite onscreen coach!

SRK, Naseer, Dharmendra: Vote for your favourite onscreen coach!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Take this fun poll!

Transgender scripts history, wins Raigarh mayoral election

Transgender scripts history, wins Raigarh mayoral election

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

A transgender on Sunday scripted history by winning the mayor's election in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh municipal corporation, defeating his nearest rival from Bharatiya Janata Party.

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

India now One Nation with One Constitution: PM on I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.

The chequered history of Congress coalitions

The chequered history of Congress coalitions

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

After Bihar elections, Rahul Gandhi's go-it-alone strategy seems to have taken a back seat.

Ex-army chief Gen JJ Singh joins SAD, to take on Amarinder

Ex-army chief Gen JJ Singh joins SAD, to take on Amarinder

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Singh, who also served as the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, joined the SAD on Saturday evening in the presence of party president and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.

Lalu in Muzaffarnagar: Modi, Kejriwal nothing in front of Rahul

Lalu in Muzaffarnagar: Modi, Kejriwal nothing in front of Rahul

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

On a visit to relief camps of riot victims in Muzaffarnagar, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday blamed both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party for the communal violence here even as he heaped praise on Rahul Gandhi, saying Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal were nothing in front of the Congress vice-president.

Battle for 2014: Tech-savvy BJP vs tardy Congress

Battle for 2014: Tech-savvy BJP vs tardy Congress

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

With hi-tech Narendra Modi at the helm of Bharatiya Janata Party's election campaign, its Mission 272 plus is all set to cash in on the popularity of the Internet and the social media. The Congress has a lot of catching up to do. Anita Katyal reports

'Deprived' minorities will see growth under UP govt: Naqvi

'Deprived' minorities will see growth under UP govt: Naqvi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

The BJP does 'empowerment and not appeasement,' Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi asserted.

Kareena, Katrina, Abhishek: WORST of IIFA fashion? VOTE!

Kareena, Katrina, Abhishek: WORST of IIFA fashion? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Here's the worst fashion missteps at the IIFA over the years.

Why younger BJP leaders are miffed with Joshi

Why younger BJP leaders are miffed with Joshi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Younger party leaders are livid with the Murli Manohar Joshi-headed manifesto drafting committee for not taking their suggestions, reports Archis Mohan.

Had Modi been a CEO, he would be fired

Had Modi been a CEO, he would be fired

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

'The world's economy is booming and growing at 3%. But even in this environment, India's growth has declined.' 'This is because of the deliberate slowing down induced by eccentric actions like demonetisation,' argues Aakar Patel.

Punjab recommends death penalty for drug smuggling

Punjab recommends death penalty for drug smuggling

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The recommendation is being forwarded to the Union government.

RSS flays Vajpayee for Gujarat remarks

RSS flays Vajpayee for Gujarat remarks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2004

The outfit's chief also took the English press to task for apparently keeping the Gujarat riots 'alive'.

In Bihar, BJP's war machines versus Nitish's rag-tag coalition

In Bihar, BJP's war machines versus Nitish's rag-tag coalition

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party claims it has over six lakh committed workers in Bihar, a team of 10 deployed for each of the 62,200 polling booths.

How IITians helped engineer AAP's win

How IITians helped engineer AAP's win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

'This exercise helped the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders reach out to more voters and at the same time, fine tune the poll strategy.'

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Here's the full text of President's address with a word cloud.

Sanath Jayasuriya: Dancing with Madhuri

Sanath Jayasuriya: Dancing with Madhuri

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Madhuri praised him in Sinhalese, saying, 'Gondhak hundai (Very good)', which instantly made Sanath smile.

BNP leaders arrested in B'desh, anti-govt protest continues

BNP leaders arrested in B'desh, anti-govt protest continues

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Bangladesh's main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party's three top women leaders were arrested on the second day of the 'democracy march' on Monday, as clashes erupted inside the supreme court premises between pro- and anti-government lawyers.

Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Kejriwal faces protests from Delhi to Punjab

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that the chief minister was manhandled during the "pre-planned" protest.

US designates Hizbul chief as global terrorist

US designates Hizbul chief as global terrorist

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

As a consequence of this designation, US citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with Salahuddin and all of Salahuddin's property and interests in property subject to United States jurisdiction are blocked.

'PM is not bigger than India; hope he learns some lessons'

'PM is not bigger than India; hope he learns some lessons'

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Leaders from the Opposition celebrated after the BJP strong man resigned on the floor of the assembly.

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Amit Shah dares Rahul to clarify his stand on OBC bill, NRC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Shah attended a function on renaming of Mughalsarai junction after Pt Deendayal Upadhyay.

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Amarinder would hold the portfolios of General Administration, Personnel, Home Affairs and Justice, Vigilance and other departments not assigned to any other minister.

BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

BJP's poster boy Parrikar returns as Goa CM

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Parrikar was first elected to the Goa assembly in 1994. He served as he leader of the opposition from June to November 1999.

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Demolished Babri mosque in 17 mins, how long for ordinance? Raut

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will visit Ayodhya on Saturday amid a clamour among Hindu outfits for bringing an ordinance to build Ram Temple.

Former Infosys CFO Balakrishnan joins AAP

Former Infosys CFO Balakrishnan joins AAP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

A chartered accountant by training, Bala understands the nuances of electoral politics.

54% electricity stolen or lost in Bihar: Piyush Goyal

54% electricity stolen or lost in Bihar: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Bihar's demand for electricity was assessed at 2,994 MW

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

With 'Jai Bhim-Jai Mim' can Owaisi woo Uttar Pradesh?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Bhim denotes Dalit icon Bhimrao Ambedkar, while Mim denotes the letter 'M' in the Urdu alphabet; the party used the slogan effectively in the 2014 Maharashtra assembly elections

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The chief minister skipped meals and remained awake the entire night on a makeshift dais along with some senior ministers and party members.

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Friction with telcos fuels Prasad's exit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Performance is considered a major reason why Ravi Shankar Prasad might have had to leave telecom.