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Modi only indulging in PR: Rahul Gandhi

Modi only indulging in PR: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Rahul Gandhi on hit the campaign trail in Delhi, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of resorting to "personal PR" without delivering anything concrete in 8 months and favouring only a few industrialists.

BJP launches manifesto for municipal polls in UP

BJP launches manifesto for municipal polls in UP

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The manifesto promises better drinking water facilities, better street lights, free community toilets, provision of pink toilets for women, grant of Rs 20,000 for construction of personal toilets, provision of adarsh nagar panchayat, e-tendering and provision of kanji house for stray animals.

Nitish 'back-stabbed' Bihar; Lalu poisoning it: Modi

Nitish 'back-stabbed' Bihar; Lalu poisoning it: Modi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Kickstarting the National Democratic Alliance's poll campaign in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday focussed his attack on former Bharatiya Janata Party ally and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, accusing him of "back-stabbing" the people of the state and alleging that there is some problem with his "DNA".

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Know how 18-year-olds in Australia celebrate when they complete their schooling?

Is Rani Mukerji on a yo-yo diet?

Is Rani Mukerji on a yo-yo diet?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The actor may have given many new mums fitness goals, but has her weight gain spiraled back again, questions Zofeen Maqsood.

Sports Shorts: We will have Olympics next year, says Coates

Sports Shorts: We will have Olympics next year, says Coates

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Russia asks World Athletics to postpone decision on possible expulsion.

Video of Jayalalithaa in hospital surfaces day before RK Nagar bypoll

Video of Jayalalithaa in hospital surfaces day before RK Nagar bypoll

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

In the video, the former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo is seen holding a glass and drinking from it, while reportedly watching TV.

Modi slams cow vigilantes, again: 'Fake gau rakshaks want to fuel tension'

Modi slams cow vigilantes, again: 'Fake gau rakshaks want to fuel tension'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Beware of fake cow vigilantes, says PM Modi

'Jennifer's death destroyed Shashi Kapoor'

'Jennifer's death destroyed Shashi Kapoor'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The death of his beloved wife was a blow Shashi Kapoor never recovered from, reveals Aseem Chhabra.

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

When 17 million Indians seek their fortune abroad it only means people are losing faith in the government's ability to honour its promises, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Wall collapse in Tirupur, 27 feared dead

Wall collapse in Tirupur, 27 feared dead

Rediff.com23 May 2007

16 bodies have been removed so far from under the debris and rescue efforts were on to look for those possibly trapped in the rubble, police said.

How Manmohan put himself in an impossible situation

How Manmohan put himself in an impossible situation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

His current predicament stems from a combination of personal failing and circumstance

Now Modi 'desires' swachh government offices by August 15

Now Modi 'desires' swachh government offices by August 15

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The Union government has decided to continue up to August 15 the "cleanliness drive" in all central government offices, public sector institutions, including banks and other departments as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi "desired" so.

'Govt must not throw away money to corporates'

'Govt must not throw away money to corporates'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

'You can't take money from Shaktikanta Das (the RBI governor) and give it to Nirmala Sitharaman (the Union finance minister). She will blow it away on Modi.'

Need to move from past to solve Cauvery water row

Need to move from past to solve Cauvery water row

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court and its committees, the two states and the central government must become objective and take the present and not just the past in mind.

Chennai moral police, beware!

Chennai moral police, beware!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Chris Gayle to take legal action over reports of indecent exposure

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Under-fire Chris Gayle has sought the services of a leading Australian lawyer to start defamation proceedings against Fairfax Media over allegations that the West Indian cricketer indecently exposed himself to a woman in Sydney during the World Cup last year. The allegations came to the fore following Gayle's widely-criticised live interview with Ten Sports' female presenter Mel McLaughlin while playing for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League.

HC asks govt about steps taken on epidemics

HC asks govt about steps taken on epidemics

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

HC asks Maharashtra about steps taken to prevent epidemics

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

5 likely GST changes after 2019 polls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

After the 2019 election, one thing is sure: GST will see a number of changes, explains Indivjal Dhasmana.

'No policy to encourage household saving in Budget'

'No policy to encourage household saving in Budget'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'The household sector, which is still the largest contributor of financial savings, has been experiencing a decline in the last six years, and it has fallen below 8% of GDP.'

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Nirmala Sitharaman gets defence, Piyush Goyal gets railways

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Indian Navy teams join Lanka flood rescue ops; toll reaches 193

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Indian contingent of more than 300 navy personnel was assisting in the relief, with divers searching the brackish waters and medical teams seeing patients in makeshift tents set up at shelters.

18 lakh Indians have glaucoma. Have you checked your eyes yet?

18 lakh Indians have glaucoma. Have you checked your eyes yet?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

If not treated early, it could lead to partial or full blindness.

Once Congress' go-to man, Gurudas Kamat lost out in the end

Once Congress' go-to man, Gurudas Kamat lost out in the end

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Once he towered over the Congress' Mumbai unit, its crucial link with New Delhi, but towards the end he became a nowhere man, says N Suresh.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Elitism, populism, meritocracy...

Elitism, populism, meritocracy...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the angst-ridden discourse of the day.

Want a good appraisal? Pick up a broom

Want a good appraisal? Pick up a broom

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan -- or Clean India Mission -- was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2.

This can help you fight sexual harassment at work

This can help you fight sexual harassment at work

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

SHe-box deals with complaints from women employees in both public & private sectors.

What will India do if mobs rule the day?

What will India do if mobs rule the day?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Governments forget that no matter how cunning they are, eventually they cannot ride on anarchy,' says Shuma Raha.

Belfast bids farewell to George Best

Belfast bids farewell to George Best

Rediff.com4 Dec 2005

Tens of thousands turned out to pay their final respects to the football legend, who died last week after losing a battle with alcoholism.

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

AAP demanded that BJP leaders Parvesh Verma and Manoj Tiwari be barred from campaigning for their remarks against the Delhi CM. The EC later issued a notice to Verma for calling Kejriwal a 'terrorist'.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

3-year-old Sherin laid to rest in private ceremony

3-year-old Sherin laid to rest in private ceremony

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Sherin, reported missing on October 7, was found dead in the culvert under a road about 1 kilometre from her home in suburban Dallas on October 22.

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

COVID-19: 'My job is to save and help people'

COVID-19: 'My job is to save and help people'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'This is a long haul, god knows where it will end.' 'So it is best to conserve all the funds right now for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.'

Consider moving IPL out of Mumbai and Pune, HC tells BCCI

Consider moving IPL out of Mumbai and Pune, HC tells BCCI

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Bombay High Court has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) if it could shift IPL matches out of Pune and Mumbai, and also asked it to reply by Wednesday.

Sena plays name game with Aurangabad in drought-hit Marathwada

Sena plays name game with Aurangabad in drought-hit Marathwada

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

In drought-hit Marathwada region, the focus has shifted to renaming the city of Aurangabad, with BJP and Shiv Sena raising a pitch to rename the city as 'Sambhajinagar'.

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In his fresh letter to Modi, Kejriwal urged him to end IAS officers' strike so that he can attend a meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday.

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.