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What Modi-Shah plan to do next

What Modi-Shah plan to do next

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Modi and Shah's next focus will be South India, and the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. Shah is unlikely to abdicate control over the party even after he joins the government. Modi and Shah both know only too well that the party makes the government, and not the other way round.

McDonald's opens restaurant in Kerala

McDonald's opens restaurant in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

With this launch, McDonald's reaffirms its promise to expand and grow in the Southern states, Amit Jatia, vice-chairman, Hardcastle Restaurants Private Ltd, a Master Franchisee for West and South India operations of McDonald's Restaurants, told reporters on Thursday.

Tracing the chequered life of V G Siddhartha

Tracing the chequered life of V G Siddhartha

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Coming from a family that has a 140-year history of growing coffee, Siddhartha, 59, initially dabbled in stock trading and wanted to work as an investment banker in Mumbai after completing his Master's in Economics from Mangalore University.

Chidambaram not the first neta to be put behind bars

Chidambaram not the first neta to be put behind bars

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Following are the names of some high-profile people who have been put behind the bars

When the South rose against Hindi

When the South rose against Hindi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'In the hands of a majoritarian government, with utter contempt for the cultural plurality and diversity of our great nation, the pipe dream of making Hindi the sole official language takes on nightmarish proportions.'

The reality of India's demographic bomb

The reality of India's demographic bomb

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

India's rapid economic progress over the past two decades masks its abysmal performance on social indicators.

Lankan Tamil ISI agent's arrest shows Pak's agenda for south

Lankan Tamil ISI agent's arrest shows Pak's agenda for south

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The arrest of Arun Selvarajan is another reminder of how the ISI is trying to push its south India agenda.

Arjuna Awardee began life as a carpenter

Arjuna Awardee began life as a carpenter

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

S Bhaskaran is the first bodybuilder to be presented the Arjuna Award in 20 years.

BJP corners more than 50% vote share in several states

BJP corners more than 50% vote share in several states

Rediff.com23 May 2019

As per the preliminary estimates, the BJP has significantly improved its national vote share from 31.34 per cent in 2014 to a new record high, while there appeared to be only a marginal change in case of the Congress from its 19.5 per cent score of the last elections.

South-based firms saw fund infusion of $6.5 billion since 2014

South-based firms saw fund infusion of $6.5 billion since 2014

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

A steady demand environment, prudent debt management and faster absorption of office space gave them an edge over others.

South will play key role in voting out Modi: Tharoor

South will play key role in voting out Modi: Tharoor

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Congress candidate from Thiruvanathapuram said that the Centre has ignored the concerns and aspirations of southern states and that Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from the south has made a very effective outreach.

McDonald's goes healthy; cuts salt, oil and fats in menu

McDonald's goes healthy; cuts salt, oil and fats in menu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Oil content in mayonnaise slashed by 40 per cent, milk used in ice-creams 96 per cent fat-free, all wraps made of whole grain.

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The input was sent through diplomatic channels to the island nation after a through investigation pertaining to the IS case in Coimbatore was carried out by the NIA.

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Gorgeous Indian destinations, coming up!

'Under Modi, the middleman has disappeared'

'Under Modi, the middleman has disappeared'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

'In Rajiv Gandhi's time, out of every Re 1 spent by the government only 15 paisa reached the public.' 'At this moment, I cannot say that the entire Re 1 reaches the common man's pocket, but yes, two-thirds of that money definitely reaches the common man.' 'And the rest of the money will also reach soon.'

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Meet the 5 richest MPs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

A mix of industrialists and businessmen, who have inherited riches or rose from humble backgrounds and even endured boom and bust cycles, the top five MPs are illustrative of how the political stock of the wealthy is increasing rapidly.

Pakistan army takes U-turn; says 'only 1' Indian pilot in its custody

Pakistan army takes U-turn; says 'only 1' Indian pilot in its custody

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Earlier, Pakistani military spokesperson Major General Asif Ghafoor claimed that two Indian Air Force pilots were arrested. One pilot is injured and has been shifted to a hospital, while another one is unhurt, the spokesman had said.

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

How Hindi conquers other Indian languages

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

It looks like Hindi, which faces political opposition at the front door, is entering Tamil Nadu through the kitchen, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Massive response for 2nd Indian F1 Grand Prix

Massive response for 2nd Indian F1 Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

With just two months left for the F1 Indian Grand Prix, organisers have sold 21,000 tickets, with the maximum sale coming from South India where more than 6000 fans have bought the entry tickets.

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.'

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Kerala flood hits spice market; shortage in supply pushes up prices

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

At Delhi's markets, cardamom, pepper selling at double their recent rates

As India player I've travelled unreserved in train: Mithali

As India player I've travelled unreserved in train: Mithali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

The Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj today recalled her journey to the top and revealed that as an Indian player she had travelled unreserved in a train.

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Airports infrastructure in take-off mode with the entry of Adani, Tata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

With passenger growth pegged at 14 to 15 per cent, airport infrastructure could be a make or break business for both new players and incumbents.

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

'Congress is not serious about its fight against BJP'

Rediff.com5 May 2019

'The Congress's arrogance and unrealistic claims have weakened the anti-BJP movement at the national level.'

Tomato prices go through the roof

Tomato prices go through the roof

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Farmers shifted to other vegetables as they could not realise price in past 9 months

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Aamir, Salman, Shah Rukh's 50s problem

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Why do Hindi cinema superstars flounder in their fifties, asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'You cannot say everybody connected with modern medicine is a doctor'

'You cannot say everybody connected with modern medicine is a doctor'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

'We are warning that if you get these 3.5 lakh additional non-medical people with licence, our infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate will deteriorate'.

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

How UltraTech Cement can become market leader in north India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

UltraTech currently has 19% market share with Shree Cement commanding 22% of the market

What Rahul and Priyanka are planning next

What Rahul and Priyanka are planning next

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Will Priyanka contest against Modi in Varanasi? Will Rahul also contest from Karnataka? Rasheed Kidwai -- Sonia Gandhi and the Congress party's biographer -- reveals what is churning in the Congress.

'Rahul is trying to play a communal game'

'Rahul is trying to play a communal game'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

'They thought he can separate the Muslim votes and win, but the Kerala mind is completely different.' 'It is a secular mind because Hindus, Christians and Muslims live together.' 'We don't like somebody coming from outside, contesting in our state, winning and going and avoiding us.'

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.

2019 is India's Deng Xiaoping moment

2019 is India's Deng Xiaoping moment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

'The return of India to its own civilisational values can never endanger freedoms as pluralism is the bedrock of our culture,' assert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Spicejet launches Monsoon Sale -- Rs 1,999 a ticket!

Spicejet launches Monsoon Sale -- Rs 1,999 a ticket!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The fresh round of discounted fares is applicable for three days starting Tuesday on all SpiceJet flights from eight cities in South India.

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Homemaker to Muscle Mom!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Mamatha, a 'simple, hard working village girl', battled stereotypes, shaped her body and confidence to become one of India's top bodybuilders.

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Karwaan review: Great vibe, dull trip

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Detours and stopovers to cancelled weddings, random goons, Mere Mehboob-style coy romances, run-ins with exes and premature exchange of opinions, personal life and preconceptions make Karwaan wander off in a medley of much ado about nothing,' says Sukanya Verma.

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Allegations of strains on democratic and constitutional institutions across the board, security threats from outside, a greedy Opposition inside, were all a part of the package then as now, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Won't let Karnataka's development journey to be trampled on: Modi

Won't let Karnataka's development journey to be trampled on: Modi

Rediff.com15 May 2018

"This is an unparalleled and unprecedented win," he said.

Happy birthday, Chennai!

Happy birthday, Chennai!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

A name that kindles the old world charm, 'Madras,' in its latest avatar Chennai, turned 375 on Friday as festivities marked the birthday of this historic coastal city in South India.

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

EC to decide on release of Modi biopic on Friday

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The biopic was originally set to release on April 12, but its producers had advanced it by a week, claiming 'public demand'.