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How Narendra Modi rules by changing the laws

How Narendra Modi rules by changing the laws

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Modi has started changing laws that go against him. In last state assembly session he introduced three bills to change the prevailing legal provisions that were inconvenient to him, says Vidyut Joshi.

PM's diplomacy class for Congmen: 'We act without talking'

PM's diplomacy class for Congmen: 'We act without talking'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Talking to some 80-plus Congressmen in a closed-door meeting at Jaipur on the sidelines of the party's Chintan Shivir, Dr Singh reportedly said that India should not be sentimental in diplomacy and use wisdom.

PIX: Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson watch Singh is Bliing

PIX: Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson watch Singh is Bliing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Incredulous Oprah sheds trademark warmth for Armstrong

Incredulous Oprah sheds trademark warmth for Armstrong

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Incredulous, attentive and direct, Oprah Winfrey dug into the psyche of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong on Thursday, calling him out as a bully and a brazen liar after he admitted to years of systematic doping.

Ileana D'Cruz bags a Jackie Chan film

Ileana D'Cruz bags a Jackie Chan film

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Titled King Fu Yoga, the film also stars Sonu Sood in a central role.

PIX: Vidya Balan, Gauahar watch Begum Jaan

PIX: Vidya Balan, Gauahar watch Begum Jaan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

A look at the arrivals.

SpiceJet in talks with Tigerair for stake sale

SpiceJet in talks with Tigerair for stake sale

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

No-frills carrier SpiceJet is in active discussions with Singapore-based budget carrier Tigerair for a possible stake sale even as they are set to sign a code share agreement soon.

How price rise has eaten into aam aadmi's monthly budget

How price rise has eaten into aam aadmi's monthly budget

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Common people are gasping under the pressure of price rise.

How a funny video changed my life

How a funny video changed my life

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Diya Parakh tells us how her videos are making people laugh.

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'

Ferrari denies involvement in Armstrong's doping scheme

Ferrari denies involvement in Armstrong's doping scheme

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Italian doctor Michele Ferrari denied on Tuesday accusations from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) that he masterminded a doping programme for American cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Corruption in India Inc alarmingly high

Corruption in India Inc alarmingly high

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Corporate corruption in India is not just about bribing bureaucrats to bypass laws; it's about accounting frauds, kickbacks and cybercrime.

Dropping of ministers joint decision of PM, Sonia: Congress

Dropping of ministers joint decision of PM, Sonia: Congress

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Dropping of P K Bansal and Ashwani Kumar from the Union Cabinet was the "joint decision" of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi, the Congress said on Sunday dismissing reports that the action was at the insistence of the party president.

Punish EVERYONE behind Sarabjit's death: Pak media

Punish EVERYONE behind Sarabjit's death: Pak media

Rediff.com3 May 2013

The murder of Indian death row convict Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistani jail has the potential to impact bilateral relations and authorities must punish everyone responsible for his death, the Pakistani media said on Friday. News of the brutal attack on Sarabjit in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail last week and his death on Thursday figured on the front pages of most Pakistani dailies.

Why jewellers are returning to the unorganized sector

Why jewellers are returning to the unorganized sector

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

They are now scaling or shutting down their businesses because they can't compete with untaxed grey market gold. India's gold smuggling has increased significantly since the import duty was increased in the Union Budget 2019 in contravention with the broader market expectations of a cut.

Man who wants to destroy world's financial system

Man who wants to destroy world's financial system

Rediff.com1 May 2013

From North American gamblers to Indonesian housewives and Indian salesmen, all got hooked to Sergey Mavrodi scheme.

Parl session: BJP to raise chopper deal, Shinde's remarks

Parl session: BJP to raise chopper deal, Shinde's remarks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The upcoming Budget Session of Parliament is set to be stormy with BJP on Monday announcing that it would raise issues like the VVIP chopper deal and Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's remarks on saffron terror.

Hockey Qualifiers: Mandeep's brace saves India the blushes

Hockey Qualifiers: Mandeep's brace saves India the blushes

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Mandeep Singh struck twice as a below-par India struggled past minnows Russia 4-2 in the first-leg of the two-match hockey 2020 Olympic Qualifier, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

London increase 40 per cent more police for marathon

London increase 40 per cent more police for marathon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Britain is increasing police numbers by 40 per cent for Sunday's London marathon as part of an effort to reassure competitors and spectators after bombs devastated the Boston race on Monday.

Insult to the people: Cong on EU MPs in Kashmir

Insult to the people: Cong on EU MPs in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The Congress on Tuesday stepped up its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party government for allowing European Union MPs to visit Kashmir while denying permission to Indian parliamentarians, and termed it a "national embarrassment".

After 'goonda' remark, Maya calls SP men 'terror' elements

After 'goonda' remark, Maya calls SP men 'terror' elements

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday branded rival Samajwadi Party leaders as "terror elements" addressing their objection to being called "goondas" even as she pressed for imposition of President's Rule in Uttar Pradesh.

As prices hit 7-year-high, Indians sell record amount of old gold

As prices hit 7-year-high, Indians sell record amount of old gold

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Consumers during the quarter sold 37.9 tonnes of old gold, which is the highest quarterly sale after September 2016, when old gold sale, or scrap supply, was 39 tonnes.

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Sindhu mourn demise of Sridevi

Tendulkar, Sehwag, Sindhu mourn demise of Sridevi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

'It is hard to digest that Sridevi is no more'

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'I did not find anything atrociously out of place about the depiction of the IAF's image,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

14 hurt in police firing in Assam's silk town

14 hurt in police firing in Assam's silk town

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

The army was deployed and indefinite curfew clamped on Saturday in the silk town Sualkuchi in Assam's Kamrup (rural) district following protests against use of artificial silk during which 14 persons were injured in a police firing.

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'This is not a time for bruised egos, face, shows of state power, petulance, or PR spin. It is a time for big-tent action across a table -- no matter how acrimonious -- with transparency, and with the media present,' notes Vijay Verghese.

1993 blasts: SC upholds death for Yakub, 5-yr jail for Dutt

1993 blasts: SC upholds death for Yakub, 5-yr jail for Dutt

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Actor Sanjay Dutt will have to undergo a jail term of more than three years, after the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld his conviction in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, which, it said, was organised by underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and others with the involvement of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence.

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

ASK ANU: 'I feel suffocated. I want to be happy'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

In her weekly column, mental health guru Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take charge of your life.

Not changing permanent residency rules in J-K, says governor

Not changing permanent residency rules in J-K, says governor

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The governor's remarks came in reply to a letter by National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah earlier in the day, expressing concern over the reports of changes proposed to the procedure of granting permanent residence certificates in the state.

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected on Saturday as a FIFA Council member. He is the first Indian to make it to the prestigious panel.

Depositories to get penal powers for demat discrepancies

Depositories to get penal powers for demat discrepancies

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The move will help to curb fraudulent borrowing and trading

'India first' is my definition of secularism, says Modi

'India first' is my definition of secularism, says Modi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Denied a visa to visit the United States, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took to video conferencing to address Indian-American community, saying his idea of secularism is "India First".

FS Jaishankar meets Trump's transition team during US visit

FS Jaishankar meets Trump's transition team during US visit

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup also welcomed appointment of South Carolina's Indian-American Governor Nikki Haley as US ambassador to the United Nations.

PIX: Bipasha-Karan party with Shilpa, Tabu

PIX: Bipasha-Karan party with Shilpa, Tabu

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

A look at the star arrivals.

Rail Budget 2013: Railway stocks fall

Rail Budget 2013: Railway stocks fall

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Expectations of muted expenditure on railway infrastructure and the assumption that there would be no further fare hikes may have contributed to the fall, according to analysts.

Unplanned pregnancy? Here's how to cope with it

Unplanned pregnancy? Here's how to cope with it

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Why abortion isn't always the easiest thing to do.

Now, a book on capital markets in Braille!

Now, a book on capital markets in Braille!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

The Calcutta Stock Exchange inaugurated a book on capital markets -- Taking Stock -- in Braille.

IN PICS: Couples lock lips to break record

IN PICS: Couples lock lips to break record

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

With a day to go for Valentine's, these couples try to break the world record for the longest kiss in Pattaya.

Shyamal & Bhumika at LFW: Make way for the Queen of Bollywood!

Shyamal & Bhumika at LFW: Make way for the Queen of Bollywood!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Fearless Kangana Ranaut reigns over this Wonderland.

India to name squad for Australia series on Sunday

India to name squad for Australia series on Sunday

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

India is all set to announce its squad for the upcoming four-Test series against Australia when the selection committee meets at the Cricket Centre in Mumbai on Sunday.