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DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The decision was taken at the executive council meeting of the university, sources said.

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The MLAs of the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition in Jharkhand on Tuesday arrived in Raipur by a chartered flight in a bid to thwart the Bharatiya Janata Party's possible attempt to poach them, and moved into a nearby luxurious resort.

'Make India safe for our children'

'Make India safe for our children'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'Child rape and sexual abuse have become a moral epidemic that haunts our nation and we can no longer remain silent spectators.'

Netaji's statue at India Gate a 'nice gesture': Daughter

Netaji's statue at India Gate a 'nice gesture': Daughter

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

"I am very happy about the decision. It is very good location. I am certainly glad that his statue would be put up at such a prominent place. What surprises me is it came all of a sudden now. One might have prepared a bit earlier, but better late than never, I must say. I hope that the controversy about the tableau can also be put to rest in a satisfactory manner," Bose-Pfaff told PTI over the telephone from Germany, where she lives.

In Durga Puja speech, PM talks of women empowerment

In Durga Puja speech, PM talks of women empowerment

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Noting that Goddess Durga was worshipped as a symbol of 'Shakti' (strength), Modi said his government was consistently working for the empowerment of women.

Sushant Singh Rajput's unfulfilled dreams

Sushant Singh Rajput's unfulfilled dreams

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant once shared his dreams with the world. While he managed to fulfill some, he had wanted to do so much more.

Yoga can help breast cancer patients, says study

Yoga can help breast cancer patients, says study

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

A research conducted by the University of Texas's M D Anderson Cancer Center in collaboration with the Bangalore-based Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana says yoga offers benefits to women undergoing radiation therapy for treating breast cancer.

Remembering the THREE 9/11s

Remembering the THREE 9/11s

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The world remembers Osama bin Laden's 9/11. But it ought to pay heed to the previous two 9/11s, associated with the messages of Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi, say Sudheendra Kulkarni and Radha Viswanathan

Criminal plaint against Gadkari over Vivekananda remark

Criminal plaint against Gadkari over Vivekananda remark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

A complaint was filed on Tuesday in a local court seeking penal action against Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari for "hurting" religious sentiments of lakhs of followers of Swami Vivekananda by comparing him with mob boss Dawood Ibrahim.

Mamata 'shocked' at rejection of Bengal R-Day tableau

Mamata 'shocked' at rejection of Bengal R-Day tableau

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Banerjee also said that no reason was cited for the tableau's rejection, a decision, which she said had 'pained' people.

Modi UNVEILS his vision for India to Delhi students

Modi UNVEILS his vision for India to Delhi students

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Asserting that there is an overwhelming feeling of pessimism in India, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the biggest challenge is to use human resources to its full potential.

Don't misquote tweets for TRPs, Modi fumes at media

Don't misquote tweets for TRPs, Modi fumes at media

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Peeved over reports that quoted his remarks out of context, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the media not to 'misquote' his tweets.

'Gadkari's plight akin to Advani's post Jinnah comment'

'Gadkari's plight akin to Advani's post Jinnah comment'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray likened BJP president Nitin Gadkari's plight after his remarks on Swami Vivekananda to that of L K Advani, who had to step down as chief of the saffron party following his comments hailing Pakistan founder Mohammed Ali Jinnah as secular.

Sonia defamed Gujarat by questioning development: Modi

Sonia defamed Gujarat by questioning development: Modi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Continuing his tirade against the Congress president, Narendra Modi on Friday said Sonia Gandhi "defamed" Gujarat with her statement that there had been no development in the state after he became the chief minister.

Our beheaded troops: What would Vivekananda have done?

Our beheaded troops: What would Vivekananda have done?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

To me, admiring Vivekananda also means being aggressive against those who have wronged us, especially those who are unrepentant like Pakistan, says Tarun Vijay.

RSS' Gurumurthy tries to defuse tension within BJP

RSS' Gurumurthy tries to defuse tension within BJP

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The regret expressed by Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari's on his remark on Swami Vivekananda ahead of the party's core committee meet eased tensions among its members.

Budget 2013: Nothing much for the common man

Budget 2013: Nothing much for the common man

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

The Budget presented by the FM was expected to be highly populist in nature, but on the contrary it has turned out to be broadly one, that is expected to push for higher growth.

'International leader' Rahul can contest in Italy: Modi

'International leader' Rahul can contest in Italy: Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Taking a jibe at Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi is just not a national leader but an 'international leader' and can contest election in Italy also.

Modi gifts books on Vivekananda, copy of Bhagawad Gita to Abe

Modi gifts books on Vivekananda, copy of Bhagawad Gita to Abe

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Warm vibes between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe were at display on Saturday as the Indian leader arrived in Kyoto on five-day visit with an aim of raising the ties to a new level.

Solar power for urban poor in Kolkata

Solar power for urban poor in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The project would cost Rs 315,000 of which the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency would bear 30 per cent subsidy and the remaining would be funded by Tech Mahindra.

Netaji's legacy party exploited for political reasons: Daughter

Netaji's legacy party exploited for political reasons: Daughter

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Amid a controversy over the rejection of West Bengal's tableau for the Republic Day parade themed on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and his Indian National Army, his daughter Anita Bose Pfaff said on Monday the legendary freedom fighter's legacy has often been 'partly exploited' for political reasons.

Mahatma's grandson: I am against the construction of any statue, whether Patel or Gandhi

Mahatma's grandson: I am against the construction of any statue, whether Patel or Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'These were great people who lived and died attempting to create a world of love, compassion and understanding, and not one of hate, prejudice and competition,' says Arun Gandhi, the Mahatma's grandson.

Hazare threatens fast unto death for Lokpal bill

Hazare threatens fast unto death for Lokpal bill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Veteran social activist Kisan Baburao alias Anna Hazare is going on fast unto death at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from March 5 to press for Parliament to enact the 'Jan Lokpal bill' drafted by former Supreme Court Judge Santosh Hegde to effectively tackle corruption in the government.

'The stink at Gandhiji's birthplace angered me'

'The stink at Gandhiji's birthplace angered me'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

In our Independence Day Special on the India You Didn't Know, Kiran Bedi remembers the time she had to go to court to get Kirti Mandir, Gandhiji's birthplace in Porbandar, cleaned.

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Guv stages unprecedented walkout amid high drama at TN assembly

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday staged an unprecedented walkout from the state assembly following a face-off with Chief Minister M K Stalin over the former's customary address to members of the house in its first session of the year.

The communal polarisation of Kerala's voters

The communal polarisation of Kerala's voters

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

There was a clear polarisation of Christian and (especially) Muslim votes in favour of the UDF. This caused enough misgivings to start a consolidation of Hindu votes behind the LDF, says T V R Shenoy.

Yoga in America: A checkered history

Yoga in America: A checkered history

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

If you thought Swami Vivekananda was the first one to suggest yoga to Americans, think again, says Arthur J Pais.

Marigolds, Hanumans at Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Marigolds, Hanumans at Amit Shah's Kolkata road show

Rediff.com14 May 2019

It was a sea of saffron in Kolkata on Tuesday when Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah held a roadshow taking the battle against arch-rival Trinamool Congress to Mamata Banerjee's den. BJP supporters chanted "Jai Shri Ram" as activists dressed up as Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman walked along, not often seen on the streets of the city of Kolkata. Shah meandered through Kolkata on a truck, decked up with marigold, as the crowd carried BJP flags.

Reaching out with a truckload of notebooks

Reaching out with a truckload of notebooks

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

A group of students at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is working to motivate and inspire young minds.

IIT meet: A star-studded affair

IIT meet: A star-studded affair

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The 7th global conference with the theme, entreprenurship and innovation in a global economy, took place from October 9 to October 11. The graduates from the Indian Institute of Technology are spread across the globe but nowhere have they made as much name and and impact as in the US.

Of Brazil and memories of another Cup

Of Brazil and memories of another Cup

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

A young school boy is enraptured by tales of Brazilian soccer magic and falls in love with the joga bonito -- the beautiful game and the men in yellow. M P Anil Kumar travels back in time.

RATE PM Modi's address to the US Congress

RATE PM Modi's address to the US Congress

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

How do you rate PM Modi's speech at Capitol Hill?

Abe invokes Vivekananda

Abe invokes Vivekananda

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

The Japanese PM referred to Emperor Ashoka, Gandhiji, Jawaharlal Nehru reflecting the close ties between the two countries

The building blocks of financial planning: 1

The building blocks of financial planning: 1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

In a five-part weekly series that begins today we explain the first of the five building blocks of financial planning.

Sri Ramakrishna temple moves to Chicago suburb

Sri Ramakrishna temple moves to Chicago suburb

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

The Sri Ramakrishna Universal Temple has relocated to the Chicago suburb of Homer Glen, honouring the memory of the historic speech made by Swami Vivekananda in the city, 115 years ago.

Lies being spread about revision of textbooks, says Karnataka minister

Lies being spread about revision of textbooks, says Karnataka minister

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Strongly defending the move to revise school textbooks, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh on Monday alleged that confusion is unnecessarily being created among the people and students, along with attempts to create communal hatred by spreading falsehood.

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A group of Kashmiri students of the Swami Vivekananda Subharti University in Meerut have been booked for sedition by the Uttar Pradesh government after they allegedly cheered for the Pakistan cricket team against India in the Asia Cup match between the two sides.

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Braveheart bus driver looks back on 26/11

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Hidden, crouching in the darkness, Santosh pulled out his cell phone and called his family. They were angry that he was not home yet. "Leave the bus," said his mother sternly. "Just come back home. There is no need to put your life at risk." They believed that, when your time was up, no one could prevent death; but they thought he was being unnecessarily stupid...

Modi's spiritual break, bonds with monks as 'ghar ka ladka'

Modi's spiritual break, bonds with monks as 'ghar ka ladka'

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Taking a brief spiritual break, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited two famous shrines of West Bengal -- Belurmath, with which he has an emotional connect as he had tried in vain to join its order thrice.