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'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

'Judicial reform isn't a political issue yet'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'It is the common people, not lawyers and judges, who are the stakeholders of the judiciary.'

'5G services likely in 50 top cities by March 2023'

'5G services likely in 50 top cities by March 2023'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Telecom gear makers, who are in talks with telcos, say that if all goes well, they are ready to roll out the first phase of 5G services from October this year and cover the country's top 30-50 cities (in limited areas) by March 2023. The gear makers expect the telecom companies to give them a heads-up about their plans as well as the equipment required by July, and have promised deployment in three to four months after that. India's main telecom gear suppliers are Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung.

Who Are India's 'Unemployed'?

Who Are India's 'Unemployed'?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

An overwhelming proportion of the unemployed declare their nature of occupation as students. In the quarter ended December 2021, 77% of the unemployed who were actively looking for jobs were students. This syncs well with another data, that 77% of the unemployed are between 15 and 24 years of age, reveals Mahesh Vyas.

Amid crisis in Delhi, AAP eyes Uttar Pradesh

Amid crisis in Delhi, AAP eyes Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party is looking at taking a plunge into the political cesspool of Uttar Pradesh, where state assembly elections are to be held in 2017.

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed to people to celebrate Hindu new year Ugadi and 'Hosa Tadaku' festivals peacefully without disturbing law and order.

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

The Mystery of Narayana Murthy's Retail Biz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In a short span of time, with the help of Amazon, Cloudtail was able to devise a model that could protect it from the vagaries of online retail business.

I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

I need Nitish govt for development: PM writes to Bihar

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

In his four-page letter in Hindi, the PM said that better infrastructure and rule of law are imperative for social and economic prosperity and only the NDA can provide that in Bihar.

Govt launches pension plan for informal workers

Govt launches pension plan for informal workers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Goyal also announced hiking of tax free gratuity to Rs 30 lakh from existing Rs 20 lakh for employees having service of more than five years.

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

In one case, the folks at SWAN discovered that of the Rs 1,500 they'd transferred as relief in the account of a stranded worker, the bank had deducted Rs 800 as penalty for not having minimum balance!

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

How people struggle for a living in India

How people struggle for a living in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

India's streets are bustling with small businesses.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Daily wage workers battle for survival in COVID-19 days

Daily wage workers battle for survival in COVID-19 days

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

India has been put in lockdown to halt the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. People have been told to stay indoors, but for many daily-wage earners this is not an option.

Rath Yatra: Top officials rush to Puri, curfew-like shutdown imposed

Rath Yatra: Top officials rush to Puri, curfew-like shutdown imposed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Chief Secretary A K Tripathy and Director General of Police (DGP) Abhay rushed to the pilgrim town to make the necessary arrangements. "The DGP and I are rushing to Puri to take stock of the situation as per the direction of the chief minister. We will camp there," Tripathy said.

BJP blocking six anti-corruption bills: Rahul

BJP blocking six anti-corruption bills: Rahul

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of blocking passage of six anti-graft bills by Parliament, which form part of the government's anti-corruption framework.

When a feminist turns right

When a feminist turns right

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Madhu Kishwar, noted activist, has raised eyebrows with her stand on Narendra Modi, another instance of her long insistence on questioning of peer opinion, notes Aparna Kalra.

When a feminist turns right

When a feminist turns right

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Madhu Kishwar, noted activist, has raised eyebrows with her stand on Narendra Modi, another instance of her long insistence on questioning of peer opinion.

Recipe: Zelda Pande's Pav Bhaji

Recipe: Zelda Pande's Pav Bhaji

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

You would be surprised how wonderful homemade Pav Bhaji tastes and you can monitor the salt and butter.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

So cute! These celebs adopted strays

So cute! These celebs adopted strays

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Adoptathon is one of Asia's largest annual stray adoption camp.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! The Lord is back

Ganpati Bappa Morya! The Lord is back

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

We bring you a sneak-peak of the action unveiling on the streets of Mumbai

Bollywood celebrates Eid through its movies!

Bollywood celebrates Eid through its movies!

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Eid-ul-Fitr has been celebrated in a big way in Hindi films.

Fruits, vegetable retailing in Fresh trouble

Fruits, vegetable retailing in Fresh trouble

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Corporate retailing of fruits and vegetables - once a domain of street side vendors - seems to be facing more troubles.

Vegetables, ice-creams and now DVDs on carts

Vegetables, ice-creams and now DVDs on carts

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

"The response to these carts have been pleasing, we are planning to increase the number of carts to over 2,500 in this fiscal. It not only takes the product to the consumer right at his doorstep but also provides good employment opportunities," says G Dhananjay, chief operating officer of Moser Baer's entertainment division. As prices of DVDs and VCDs reach levels comparable to vegetables, the company is aggressively pushing its DVDs in the market.

Crores of Indians have no income today

Crores of Indians have no income today

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Money must be produced constantly.' 'This need is driving people to find work, and for many of them, it is working for a living for the first time in their lives,' observes Aakar Patel.

1 killed, 35 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

1 killed, 35 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The attack took place at 1:20 pm in Hari Singh High Street market area.

The Best Food Photographs

The Best Food Photographs

Rediff.com4 May 2022

'In today's world, more than ever, we feel the need for comfort, for love. There is so much to reassure us here -- the beautifully captured billowing embrace of the smoke, the golden light, the subject's expression as he prepares the food for sharing.'

8 pix that capture the essence of Chhath Puja

8 pix that capture the essence of Chhath Puja

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

As Chhath Puja draws to a close tomorrow, we bring you some pics of the festival.

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.

An app for women's safety in a city

An app for women's safety in a city

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

A new mobile app is allowing women to identify safe zones in a city with the help of crowd-sourced audits

Who's the tallest of them all?

Who's the tallest of them all?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

'All statue-building is an exercise in hubris, but Mr Adityanath's enterprise begs a question: Can a state with rampant child malnutrition and 325 children dying in a Gorakhpur hospital afford Rama's benediction?' asks Sunil Sethi.

'AAP used guerrilla and ambush techniques against me'

'AAP used guerrilla and ambush techniques against me'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

AAP's campaign against me was unethical and false, says Kiran Bedi

Video: Mumbai reacts to Modi's war on black money

Video: Mumbai reacts to Modi's war on black money

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

When Hitesh Harisinghani and Jahnavi Patel hit the streets of Mumbai after Modi's demonitisation announcement, here's what they found.

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

India Is Paying The Price For Politics Of Hate

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If you love India, you cannot weaponise religion to stay in power, asserts Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Culinary Culture, which is spearheading the venture, will bring globally-ranked chefs to India as well as take local chefs abroad so they can work at world-ranked eateries.

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

A Moveable Feast of Kebabs and Sweets

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Anita Aikara encounters a culinary adventure on an iftar food walk.

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

Opposition should help pass bills on which there's consensus: Rahul

Opposition should help pass bills on which there's consensus: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Interacting with representatives from NGOs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday asked opposition parties to fix a date to help government pass bills on which there is general consensus.