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Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

"As far as the demands of some students to shift the NIT campus out of Srinagar is considered, let me make it clear that it won't be possible," she said.

Why students unions at universities must not be curbed

Why students unions at universities must not be curbed

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The State is trying to curb the students movements, therefore, there are suspicions against some of the Subramanian report on education's recommendations, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Pawar and Pawar versus Prithviraj Chavan

Pawar and Pawar versus Prithviraj Chavan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

There is quiet a bit of history behind NCP chief Sharad Pawar's recent outburst about the Maharashtra chief minister, says Neeta Kolhatkar

Madurai collectorate uses social networking to address citizen woes

Madurai collectorate uses social networking to address citizen woes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

To make it simpler for the citizen to file his petition, the Madurai collectorate has started to use social networking in a big way, and has set up a team that scours through the various petitions filed online and take necessary action, reports A Ganesh Nadar

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Meet the new faces in Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rediff.com gives you a look at newbies in the Council of Ministers

The boom and bust of mining in India

The boom and bust of mining in India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Goa Foundation started filing writ petitions before the Bombay High Court from 1992 onwards against several mining companies.

Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan to be axed from AAP decision-making body?

Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan to be axed from AAP decision-making body?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Differences in the Aam Aadmi Party were wide open on Monday with the leadership said to be preparing for a crackdown on dissidents like Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav at the national executive meeting on Wednesday when they could be removed from the party's apex decision-making body political affairs committee.

All the perks of being a car owner, none of the pain

All the perks of being a car owner, none of the pain

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Drivezy is helping people share their vehicles.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

Ryan murder: Trustees refused advance bail; more arrests likely

Ryan murder: Trustees refused advance bail; more arrests likely

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The Gurugram Police detained and questioned Harpal Singh, a gardener at the Ryan International School.

It's time for Raje to deliver on promises

It's time for Raje to deliver on promises

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

She needs to find innovative ways to at least match the growth during Gehlot's rule.

'What civil service expects will be a test for Modi'

'What civil service expects will be a test for Modi'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Naresh Chandra, former cabinet secretary, diplomat and well-known strategic thinker, tries to explain what the Modi government is up to and assesses what will work and what may not work and why. He spoke to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com, also, on diplomatic issues.

Rahul, Modi sweat it out to become aam aadmi's messiah

Rahul, Modi sweat it out to become aam aadmi's messiah

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

However, Rahul is clearly behind Modi in the race for the aam aadmi. Anita Katyal reports.

'BJP worker' arrested over attack on Rahul's convoy

'BJP worker' arrested over attack on Rahul's convoy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Congress accused the BJP and RSS of being behind the 'murderous attack' on Gandhi.

On poll eve, Indian envoy warns: No more negative attacks

On poll eve, Indian envoy warns: No more negative attacks

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

'Indians go to vote next week -- the world's oldest democracy should both celebrate and perhaps analyse this event and its implications.' Dr S Jaishankar, India's ambassador to the US, offers prescriptions for India-US ties.

Govt nod likely to e-ballot for NRIs

Govt nod likely to e-ballot for NRIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Days after extending more benefits to Persons of Indian Origin, the government is set to accept the recommendations of a committee which has favoured voting for Non-Resident Indians through electronic means.

Scribe burning case: SC seeks response from Centre, UP on PIL

Scribe burning case: SC seeks response from Centre, UP on PIL

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

An application filed by a Lucknow scribe has claimed that the son of slain journalist, Jagendra Singh, was pressurised and threatened by the alleged killers of his father, following which he had written a letter to his lawyer on July 23 wishing to withdraw the petition.

Insurance portability can be tricky for you

Insurance portability can be tricky for you

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Most customers still don't understand this concept and are unable to benefit from it.

How swachh is Narendra Modi's business 'abhiyan'?

How swachh is Narendra Modi's business 'abhiyan'?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Indian business has many legitimate grievances against the political class for not delivering an optimal business environment.

Assam: OIL incurs Rs 200 cr loss due to bandhs, blockades

Assam: OIL incurs Rs 200 cr loss due to bandhs, blockades

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

There were about 290 bandhs, blockades called by numerous organisations during fiscal 2012-13.

5 things Modi needs to do quickly

5 things Modi needs to do quickly

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'The monumental first Modi wrought in 2014, followed by the miracle in Uttar Pradesh, is not a matter for celebration, but an ominous warning of the perils ahead.' 'There are 5 areas which Modi has to address immediately and relentlessly if he has to live up to all that the people are taking him for,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

RTI will apply to BCCI: Justice Mudgal

RTI will apply to BCCI: Justice Mudgal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will have to come under the ambit of Right to Information Act if it wants to use 'India' as its national team's name, Justice Mukul Mudgal, who headed the committee constituted to draft the Sports Development Bill 2013, said on Monday.

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

'I want to assure the country that no country, no government can tolerate anybody taking the law into their hands, whether it is an individual or a group.'

4 tips to avoid insurance frauds

4 tips to avoid insurance frauds

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Here are some simple points to remember...

Expert tips to crack IBPS clerk exam

Expert tips to crack IBPS clerk exam

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

In an online chat with readers, Amit Jaiswal, head of academics, MockBank.com offered advice on how to crack the examination.

'I live in the present, have to correct the past and move to the future'

'I live in the present, have to correct the past and move to the future'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

'Whatever happens in Delhi happens in India,' says Kiran Bedi.

'60% of MLAs and MPs are there because of Sasikala'

'60% of MLAs and MPs are there because of Sasikala'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

'A person who came to take care of Jayalalithaa's personal needs slowly took control of her political life.'

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Why it is difficult to predict Punjab polls this time

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Even as there is a strong anti-incumbency mood in Punjab, the multi-cornered contest has made the 2017 assembly polls prediction more difficult.

Lethal IM doesn't solely depend on Pakistani support

Lethal IM doesn't solely depend on Pakistani support

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

A new report says Indian jihadis, including the Indian Mujahideen, are significantly more lethal as a result of external support, primarily from Pakistan. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Rahul Gandhi and the Art of Vacationing

Rahul Gandhi and the Art of Vacationing

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The party has tried to downplay its vice-president's sudden move, saying he is the leader and will come back soon to play a pro-active role in party affairs

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

I Ramamohan Rao, former principal information officer of the Government of India, reminisces the day Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her bodyguards.

SP on brink of split, Akhilesh releases parallel list of candidates

SP on brink of split, Akhilesh releases parallel list of candidates

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

In an open rebellion that could split the ruling Samajwadi Party, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday night "declared" his own candidates for 235 seats against the official list announced by his father and SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav for the upcoming assembly polls.

Lift AFSPA, ban pellet guns, Opposition suggests at all party meet on Kashmir

Lift AFSPA, ban pellet guns, Opposition suggests at all party meet on Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

It was also suggested that an all-party delegation should visit Kashmir to assess the situation but the government did not make commitments regarding any of their demands.

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

How 23 new banks will make an impact in India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The niche banks - small finance and payments banks -have been set up to further the regulator's objective of deepening financial inclusion.

3 questions Yakub Memon's execution left behind

3 questions Yakub Memon's execution left behind

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

'The nation State can thrive if all communities believe they have a stake in it; that their interests will be safeguarded; that there will be no discrimination; that there will be justice.' 'The political leadership of this country needs to decide whether it wants to mitigate these challenges to the nation by making necessary correction or whether it wants to ignore these questions that Yakub's noose has left behind,' says Ankur Bhardwaj.

It's time India moved beyond bijli, sadak, pani

It's time India moved beyond bijli, sadak, pani

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Climate change, air quality, nutrition, even connectivity are joining the political agenda, and it will force a shift in policies.

'Anarchist' AAP out to destroy the system: Khurshid

'Anarchist' AAP out to destroy the system: Khurshid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

In a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Wednesday accused it of being an "anarchist out to destroy the system" and has got some of the "worst, stinking, third grade people" across the country.

Health insurance cos can no longer reject claims arbitrarily

Health insurance cos can no longer reject claims arbitrarily

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

To plug claims mismanagement, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is bringing reforms in the mediclaim segment.

Inoperative PF accounts to earn interest from April 1

Inoperative PF accounts to earn interest from April 1

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The decision will benefit over nine crore such account holders having total deposit of around Rs 32,000 crore.

Things you should know before buying a health policy

Things you should know before buying a health policy

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Health insurance has almost 23 per cent market share in the general insurance space.