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Police to perform last rites of Patna blasts suspect

Police to perform last rites of Patna blasts suspect

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

After the family refused to claim the body of Ainul Ansari alias Tarique, a suspect in the serial bomb blasts in Patna who succumbed to his injuries at a hospital, the railway police has decided perform his last rites in a day or two, police officials said on Monday.

Why everyone's going ga-ga about Sacred Games' Kuckoo

Why everyone's going ga-ga about Sacred Games' Kuckoo

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Kubbra Sait's role as a sexy transgender is the heart of Sacred Games.

Prosecutors want Pistorius to be convicted of murder

Prosecutors want Pistorius to be convicted of murder

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The Paralympic gold medallist was freed on parole last month after serving a fifth of the prison term given to him for the "culpable homicide" of Reeva Steenkamp, who he killed on Valentine's Day 2013.

Railways to expand FDI participation list, identify 50 projects

Railways to expand FDI participation list, identify 50 projects

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

"Call it a craze, fever or national interest but HSR is our window to the outside world."

10 things we STILL love about Jab We Met!

10 things we STILL love about Jab We Met!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The zesty one-liners, for starters.

India Inc young guns ape Gates, Jobs in vocal rivalry

India Inc young guns ape Gates, Jobs in vocal rivalry

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

For the traditionalists, wars on Twitter and Facebook smack of immaturity.

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Modi said bribery was not possible as the money was transferred directly into accounts of the beneficiaries.

Can Modi unshackle Indian genius?

Can Modi unshackle Indian genius?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Rajeev Srinivasan on how India has continued to disappoint, but could outdo Singapore one day.

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

A day in the life of a Dharavi COVID-19 Warrior

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Manjula Chimbalkar, a health coordinator from Mumbai's COVID-19 hotspot Dharavi, speaks about her concerns and fears

Yes, Rahul can, and Rahul must!

Yes, Rahul can, and Rahul must!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Rahul Gandhi has the potential to grow into a good, effective, leader of the Opposition provided he puts his heart and soul into it, with a willingness to learn, says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant who worked closely with India's first three prime ministers.

Just as in 2004, Modi will have to make a choice

Just as in 2004, Modi will have to make a choice

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

I do not understand Narendra Modi's mantra of 'development'. Specifically, I do not see many of his models as indicators of development that are relevant to me, says Gautam Rakshit.

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

'COVID-19 will be a year-long struggle'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Predictions are that numbers will continue to rise till May end and maybe in the first half of June will be our peak.'

Better to sell pakodas than to beg: Amit Shah counters Congress

Better to sell pakodas than to beg: Amit Shah counters Congress

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

He also lashed out at the Congress for its opposition to the GST and for dubbing it as 'Gabbar Singh Tax'.

'The Modi government is in panic mode'

'The Modi government is in panic mode'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

'Modi and his team have read the message from the ground.' 'People have started questioning what they have achieved by putting Modi in power.'

'Modi needs another 10 years'

'Modi needs another 10 years'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'I say Modi was India's last chance.' 'Because the kind of work this government has done -- I'm talking about physical delivery -- is fantastic, like no time in our history.'

'Pistorius should get house arrest, community service'

'Pistorius should get house arrest, community service'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

South African track star Oscar Pistorius should serve three years of partial house arrest and community service for the negligent killing of his girlfriend, a witness said on Monday at the first day of the athlete's sentencing.

Isn't it time to get rid of Air India?

Isn't it time to get rid of Air India?

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'It goes without saying that Air India has now no imaginable reason to exist.'

Those who lost polls still engaging in vote-bank politics: PM

Those who lost polls still engaging in vote-bank politics: PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

In a veiled attack on Congress and Samajwadi Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused them of continuing to practice vote-bank politics to divide society and asserted that disturbance of peace and harmony will not be tolerated.

Why did Modi follow this man?

Why did Modi follow this man?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Akash Jain's tweet about his sister's wedding card, which features the Swachh Bharat logo, was retweeted by the Prime Minister, catapulting Jain to instant fame. And the excitement hasn't quite worn off yet.

Will Rajinikanth align with Modi in Tamil Nadu?

Will Rajinikanth align with Modi in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'The feeling is that Rajinikanth is pro-Modi than anti-Modi.'

Pokemon Go will bring people together. Really?

Pokemon Go will bring people together. Really?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Niren Bhavanani tells us why Pokemon Go is officially more popular than Tinder.

Awesomesauce! 30 new words added to Oxford dictionary

Awesomesauce! 30 new words added to Oxford dictionary

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

It's time to upgrade your vocabulary too!

Rahul's fit, rejuvenated, look is such a winner!

Rahul's fit, rejuvenated, look is such a winner!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

'His poise and body language were 'cool. He brought a whiff of fresh air to our television screens, a welcome break from not-so-fit loud politicians and male anchors,' says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Meet Modi's new ministers

Meet Modi's new ministers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Here are their short profiles.

Modi shares stage with Paswan in Muzaffarpur, calls Nitish a 'hypocrite'

Modi shares stage with Paswan in Muzaffarpur, calls Nitish a 'hypocrite'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Sharing the stage with foe-turned-friend Ram Vilas Paswan, Narendra Modi on Monday attacked Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying Bihar has become a safe haven for terrorists as he has failed to act tough in his bid to win over Muslim votes.

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.

Modi rally blast: NIA arrests two more in UP

Modi rally blast: NIA arrests two more in UP

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Continuing with the leads provided by the arrested people, National Investigation Agency on Tuesday arrested two more persons from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the blasts outside the rally of the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on October 7.

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.

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'Through a translator, I was able to speak with several of the detainees from India who are seeking asylum.' 'I was saddened to hear the detainees tell us that they are being confined in their cells for up to 22 to 23 hours a day.' 52 Indian are among the 121 asylum-seekers held in an Oregon prison. Rediff.com Senior Contributor Pottayil Rajendran reports from New York on the case that is making headlines in America, India, indeed around the world.

Why should Sanju take pangas?

Why should Sanju take pangas?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Why do the biggest, most talented and successful film-makers of India suck up to the establishment so breathlessly, asks Shekhar Gupta.

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Why Congress will face defeat in 2019

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Modi should not feel shy of proclaiming as the meaning of secularism regard for all religions in proportion to their numbers in tune with the spirit of democracy and adopting it as State policy,' says B S Raghavan.

Modi, a modernist whose motivation is very Indian

Modi, a modernist whose motivation is very Indian

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

'For a vision to manifest in action one should know the path. Modi knows the path. That is why he repeatedly exhorted that he wanted the support of every political party, the industrialists, the Indians abroad, the youth, women, parents... practically his agenda involved every Indian. He wants to make every Indian a stake-holder in India's progress and he thinks that it is possible,' says Ram Madhav.

45 Indians in Forbes list of under-30 achievers

45 Indians in Forbes list of under-30 achievers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Forbes 5th annual '30 Under 30' list features 600 women and men.

Big loss! IM terrorist escapes from Mumbai police custody

Big loss! IM terrorist escapes from Mumbai police custody

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Afzal Usmani, an accused in 2008 Ahmedabad and Surat blast cases, escaped from the MCOCA court in Mumbai on Friday.

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.

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Red Fort gets adopted by Dalmia Bharat group

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Conglomerate has become the first corporate house in India's history to adopt a historical monument, in a Rs 250 mn contract spanning five years.

Three game-changing ideas that India ever had in past 50 years

Three game-changing ideas that India ever had in past 50 years

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The greatest progress on civil rights in the United States since Abraham Lincoln was under the Southern Democrat Lyndon Johnson, the past master of wheeling and dealing in Congress.

Review: Talvar is haunting

Review: Talvar is haunting

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Well done, Team Talvar. Savera R Someshwar applauds the film.

After the stick, PM may offer carrots on Sat

After the stick, PM may offer carrots on Sat

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Sops for middle class, poor and farmers on cards.

Planning Commission is dead, long live the new Plan!

Planning Commission is dead, long live the new Plan!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Plan Panel was set up by a simple government resolution in March 1950 had withstood many political and economic upheavals.