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First break alliance, then attack Modi: BJP charges back at Sena

First break alliance, then attack Modi: BJP charges back at Sena

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

BJP hit back at Thackeray's criticism of PM Modi over the poll rout in Delhi.

Big men to settle Dutch v Czechs

Big men to settle Dutch v Czechs

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

Meet Jeakson Singh, India's first goal-scorer at a FIFA World Cup competition

Meet Jeakson Singh, India's first goal-scorer at a FIFA World Cup competition

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'It was a nice experience and I felt on cloud nine when I scored the goal'

Original 9/11 plot called for 10 hijackings

Original 9/11 plot called for 10 hijackings

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

Besides New York and Washington, the tallest tower in Los Angeles was also on a list of targets discussed by Mohammed and Osama bin Laden back in 1996.

10 English mistakes Indians make

10 English mistakes Indians make

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Even the best learners tend to stumble upon grammatical errors.

Karlovic slays Roddick

Karlovic slays Roddick

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Deve Gowda rules out BJP-JDS alliance after PM Modi's praise

Deve Gowda rules out BJP-JDS alliance after PM Modi's praise

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Gowda said that the JDS has only joined hands with the BSP which will continue in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Yao spurs China to giant upset

Yao spurs China to giant upset

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Yao Ming netting 27 points as his team beat Serbia and Montenegro 67-66 to knock the world champions out of the tournament.

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

With new icon Modi, BJP has moved away from Vajpayee: Cong

With new icon Modi, BJP has moved away from Vajpayee: Cong

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

In the midst of the poll heat, the Congress has heaped praise on A B Vajpayee to attack Narendra Modi, asking how can a person whom the tallest leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party "wanted removed" as the chief minister in the wake of Gujarat riots be the party's PM candidate.

Federer makes short work of Karlovic

Federer makes short work of Karlovic

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

The defending champion easily won his fourth round match against Croatian Ivo Karlovic at Wimbledon.

The ministers who matter more to Modi

The ministers who matter more to Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi involves junior ministers in the decision-making process and holds a meeting of the Council of Ministers every last Saturday of the month, but there is a group of ministers that he reaches out to more often.

Briton first to fly microlight around Everest

Briton first to fly microlight around Everest

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Forty-six-year old Richard Meredith-Hardy took off from a base camp 25 kilometres away.\n\n

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'As long as people are eating we will be there,' Rebel Foods CEO Jaydeep Barman tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

Raje leaves Delhi without meeting BJP top brass

Raje leaves Delhi without meeting BJP top brass

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Raje, who has been facing mounting opposition pressure to quit in connection with the 'Lalitgate', arrived around 9:30 am.

Embattled Raje in Delhi, may meet BJP leaders

Embattled Raje in Delhi, may meet BJP leaders

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Raje is likely to meet the BJP top brass amidst mounting opposition pressure for her resignation.

How Modi outwitted Rao's Babri Masjid calculation

How Modi outwitted Rao's Babri Masjid calculation

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

'He failed to foresee that the campaign of hatred need not be continuous; a sporadic, scattered campaign is enough.' 'What was important is to keep the pot boiling, not let it overflow like happened during the masjid-mandir days,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Why was this billionaire arrested?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It is not every day that one of the planet's richest men is arrested by his government.

Freedom Tower plan for WTC site

Freedom Tower plan for WTC site

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

Oram makes big impression

Oram makes big impression

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The ministers who have Modi's ear

The ministers who have Modi's ear

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Nitin Gadkari is the rising star, Arun Jaitley commands respect while minister of state Dharmendra Pradhan seems to be the PM's new favourite.

BJP's great gamble: Party opts for OBC Maurya in UP, Yeddyruppa in Karnataka

BJP's great gamble: Party opts for OBC Maurya in UP, Yeddyruppa in Karnataka

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced a major organisational reshuffle in the party, appointing Hindu hardliner Keshav Maurya and former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa as state party presidents in Uttar Pradesh and Karntaka respectively.

No quarter given in world's highest polo match

No quarter given in world's highest polo match

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

Locals believe polo was born in their land and it remains an obsession today.

True tribute to Sardar Patel: Withdraw Kashmir from UN!

True tribute to Sardar Patel: Withdraw Kashmir from UN!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

'It is time India withdraws the complaint from the UN and fully integrates the state of J&K into the Indian Union,' recommends Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Pakistan bowler Irfan suspended for year over spot-fixing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been suspended for a year and fined 1 million rupees ($9,500,00) after failing to disclose two approaches made by bookmakers during this year's Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday.

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He blamed policies of the Congress-led governments for the Kashmir issue remaining unresolved.

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's the most anticipated debut of a Seattle building since the first visitors rode elevators to the top of the Space Needle 56 years ago. Welcome to the Seattle Spheres -- Amazon's trio of steel-and-glass buildings crammed with more that 400 different plant species, which will officially open on January 30. Take a tour of the one-of-a-kind-building where the workers of the online retail giant will chill in a rainforest.

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

Alyque, Advertising Man of the Century

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'What fascinated me always was Alyque's ability to think in the vernacular despite his South Bombay and genteel upbringing,' notes Sandeep Goyal. 'Lalitaji or Hamara Bajaj were obviously not birthed in the hallowed environs of the Bombay Gymkhana.'

7 reasons why Meghalaya is a cheap, perfect, holiday

7 reasons why Meghalaya is a cheap, perfect, holiday

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

You won't regret planning your next trip to this hilly north-eastern state.

7 breathtaking waterfalls near GOA you cannot miss

7 breathtaking waterfalls near GOA you cannot miss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Plan your day trekking, camping, swimming, bird-watching around these spots.

'Atalji loves to laugh his heart out'

'Atalji loves to laugh his heart out'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'He has sacrificed a lot. Always done something for others. But never asked for anything in return.'

What next for IL&FS?

What next for IL&FS?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The board will first need to unpack IL&FS - it has 169 group companies with 24 direct subsidiaries, 135 indirect subsidiaries, six joint ventures and four associate companies, says Amit Tondon.

Mirnyi slays Karlovic

Mirnyi slays Karlovic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Mirnyi will now play Swede Jonas Bjorkman in the fourth round on Monday.\n\n

Welcome to the Museum of selfies

Welcome to the Museum of selfies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Get your selfie sticks out, because believe it or not, there's now a museum of selfies!

Why did Modi not visit Surat?

Why did Modi not visit Surat?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Despite receiving so much love from Gujarat, Modi didn't bother to visit the bereaved parents of those 22 children who lost their lives in Surat, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Modi: The Mission Impossible Man

Modi: The Mission Impossible Man

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'The story of how Modi won a re-election in the face of severe agrarian crisis, mounting unemployment, looming economic crisis, is the story of how the power of the message can be put to devastating effect in the hands of a strong leader,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Why Nehru is worth remembering this Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'India's first and longest-serving prime minister created -- or at the very least imagined -- a modern, democratic nation-State of the 20th century,' says Sunil Sethi.

Modi NOT FIT to be prime minister: JD-U

Modi NOT FIT to be prime minister: JD-U

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Endorsing Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's views against Narendra Modi, the Janata Dal - United on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party leader was not fit to be the prime minister and his arrival on the national stage has resulted in focus shifting from burning issues to non-issues.

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Pitroda apologises for 1984 remark; Cong distances itself

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The remarks reflect the "arrogance" of the Congress, he said addressing a poll rally on the last day of campaigning for the sixth phase in Haryana's Rohtak.