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Pawar may head JPC to probe pesticides in colas

Pawar may head JPC to probe pesticides in colas

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Leader of opposition Sonia Gandhi, deputy leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, Shivraj Patil, and Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Vijay Kumar Malhotra and former minister Shanta Kumar may also be part of the committee.

Delhi Dazzlers crush Imphal Rangers

Delhi Dazzlers crush Imphal Rangers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2005

Gurcharan Singh scored three goals as Delhi Dazzlers outplayed Imphal Rangers 5-2 in the Tier II Premier Hockey League match.

Meet the Magsaysay Award winner

Meet the Magsaysay Award winner

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

India emerging as vaccine hub

India emerging as vaccine hub

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

Ayodhya to Colombo: What's inside the Ramayana Express

Ayodhya to Colombo: What's inside the Ramayana Express

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

From Lord Ram's birthplace to where Sita was held captive by Ravana, this trip will be full of mythical stories.

One day I want to become India coach: Ganguly

One day I want to become India coach: Ganguly

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Ganguly said he's definitely interested in the India coach's job but not at the moment as his plate is full.

144 minors were detained in J-K post Art 370 move: Report

144 minors were detained in J-K post Art 370 move: Report

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

When the matter came up for hearing before the top court on Tuesday, the bench said that it has received a report from the Juvenile Justice Committee of the high court, in which the averments regarding alleged detention of minors have been denied.

The man who will replace Amit Shah in 6 months

The man who will replace Amit Shah in 6 months

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

J P Nadda is a man to watch in the BJP.

Cricket Buzz: Gill's fifty puts India 'A' in control

Cricket Buzz: Gill's fifty puts India 'A' in control

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Young Shubman Gill was back in form with an unbeaten 66 after India 'A' bowlers set the platform, dismissing South Africa 'A' for 164 on the first day of the Unofficial Test.

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Azad suspension: Swamy asks if cricket within party discipline

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy questioned the party's decision to suspend Kirti Azad over the DDCA row.

Analysis: Why Shastri was retained by Kapil-led CAC

Analysis: Why Shastri was retained by Kapil-led CAC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

India captain Virat Kohli had also made it clear that he and the team will be happy if Shastri was retained.

'Was not part of drafting': Govindacharya dissociates from BJP veterans

'Was not part of drafting': Govindacharya dissociates from BJP veterans

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Former RSS ideologue K N Govindacharya on Tuesday sought to dissociate himself from the criticism by the BJP elders against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Bihar polls, and said the senior leaders should have discussed the matter internally.

BJP defends Modi, Shah from attack by party veterans

BJP defends Modi, Shah from attack by party veterans

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Seeking to defend its leadership from the attack by its veterans, the BJP said the "healthy precedent" of collective responsibility for poll defeats was set by Vajpayee and Advani.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union territory going to polls in the last and final phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on May 19, 2019.

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench will be headed by Justice N V Ramana and also comprise Justices S K Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.

Veteran labour leader Sharad Rao passes away

Veteran labour leader Sharad Rao passes away

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Rao was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2014.

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Why I quit BJP and joined tractor protest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

'A perception has been built in our country that whatever Modi says you cannot challenge that.'

'Terrific mandate of 2014 is being wasted day after day'

'Terrific mandate of 2014 is being wasted day after day'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'Whoever whispered in his ears that go for demonetisation, misled him completely' and the PM lacked the sagacity to know that it would not work, Yashwant Sinha tells Archis Mohan.

Food subsidy bill rises 20% in April-January

Food subsidy bill rises 20% in April-January

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Food subsidy bill rises 20% in April-January

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Has anyone seen Mumbai as Sudhir Patwardhan has?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

It is impossible for Mumbaikars not to glimpse themselves or someone they know in Sudhir Patwardhan's paintings.

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The list of the prestigious Padma Awards 2016 awardees is out and superstar Rajnikanth is set to be honoured with the nation's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

Pak can't weaken India, forces given free hand to retaliate: Modi

Pak can't weaken India, forces given free hand to retaliate: Modi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

"Our neighbouring country thinks such terror attacks can weaken us, but their plans will not materialise," he said at a function to flag off a new semi-high speed train from Delhi to Varanasi.

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'The farm bills will not bring in corporate zamindari'

'Just like food and water, people need privacy'

'Just like food and water, people need privacy'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

'Transparency is us watching the government and not the government watching us'

Govt likely to finalise list of new Governors on Wednesday

Govt likely to finalise list of new Governors on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The Centre is expected to finalise the list of Bharatiya Janata Party veterans to be appointed as Governors to fill up vacancies in various Raj Bhawans on Wednesday.

The secret to being memorable!

The secret to being memorable!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Engage, don't entice, advises advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Azadgate: BJP margdarshaks get into a huddle

Azadgate: BJP margdarshaks get into a huddle

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party veterans L K Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Shanta Kumar and Yashwant Sinha, who had virtually revolted after Bihar poll debacle, met in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the suspension of MP Kirti Azad and issues related to party leadership.

Dissent should be raised within party, not publicly: Naidu to veterans

Dissent should be raised within party, not publicly: Naidu to veterans

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

"Party is taking note on what is being said by whom. They have not come out against Narendra Modi, they have just made a comment on our strategy about Bihar. The section of media has highlighted it as a headline," Union urban development minister said.

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'We must not forget who we are and what courage and bravery were shown by our ancestors to bring us closer to the freedom we enjoy today,' says Tarun Vijay after attending the Gudi Padwa in Goa.

Supertstar Rajinikanth awarded Padma Vibhushan

Supertstar Rajinikanth awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the film industry.

Congress has become a laughing club, Modi says in Himachal

Congress has become a laughing club, Modi says in Himachal

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Modi said it was time to rid 'Devbhoomi', or the land of the gods as Himachal Pradesh is known, of monsters.

So what happens when Anandiben turns 75?

So what happens when Anandiben turns 75?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

In the wake of recent resignation of Union Minister Najma Heptulla due to the undeclared age bar of 75 years for ministers put by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, now speculations are rife in Ahmedabad on the fate of Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel, who will touch the line in November.

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

With Rahul showing a significant lead over Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi in opinion polls across southern India but lagging in the north, the Congress believes his contesting from the south will help galvanise cadres.

Modi sounds poll bugle, slams UPA over Kashmir policy

Modi sounds poll bugle, slams UPA over Kashmir policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Virtually launching the party's campaign for 2014 elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday talked about the need to "heal the wounds" of Kashmiris and connect its aspiring youths with the national mainstream for the development of the state.

Himachal a hard nut for BJP, Congress

Himachal a hard nut for BJP, Congress

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The BJP is the frontrunner, but incumbent Virbhadra Singh is the most popular chief ministerial candidate.

SC reserves order on pleas challenging Aadhaar

SC reserves order on pleas challenging Aadhaar

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The judgment was reserved after a marathon hearing which went on for 38 days spanning four months.

Names of 5 new governors finalised, BJP veteran Ram Naik to get UP

Names of 5 new governors finalised, BJP veteran Ram Naik to get UP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

In fresh trouble for former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan, the Election Commission on Sunday slapped a showcause notice on him for failing to lodge his election expenses as per law in a paid news case and asked him why he should not be disqualified.