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Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

Sai's Take: What I learnt from Modi's Express interview

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Modi's interview style is distinct, and alas one that is increasingly being followed by others as well, notably by the man who is out to challenge him, Rahul Gandhi.' 'This may appear aggressive and combative to readers and viewers, but the fact is that sometimes it becomes unclear as to who is interviewing who,' discovers Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Wave of grief as mortal remains Ladakh martyrs reach home

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

In heart-wrenching scenes reminiscent of the aftermath of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, coffins of soldiers arrived in several states for the last rites with full military honours.

200 killed, 1,300 hurt as 7.5 magnitude quake jolts Pakistan

200 killed, 1,300 hurt as 7.5 magnitude quake jolts Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

At least 200 people were killed and more than 1,300 others injured today as a powerful 7.5- magnitude earthquake -- the strongest in 10 years --rocked Pakistan, sending severe shock waves as far as Punjab and PoK.

#LongWeekend: 6 unusual getaways you must try

#LongWeekend: 6 unusual getaways you must try

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

The best part -- these trips don't require an airline ticket!

But where is the heart to fight the Maoists?

But where is the heart to fight the Maoists?

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The State must stand as a solid tower of confidence to provide a guarantee of safety to its citizens and instill fear in the hearts of offenders. But where is that State, asks Tarun Vijay

Heed the lessons from the lynching

Heed the lessons from the lynching

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

'For years, a whispering campaign against the non-Nagas -- and occasional violence -- has dominated the local discourse, but Farid Khan's lynching was unprecedented in its ferocity.'

'You can't sustain a campaign of hate'

'You can't sustain a campaign of hate'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

'You can't go on creating division and rhetoric of hate.' 'It comes to roost. We are seeing the first glimpses of that in the state elections.'

Why NaMo, Rahul, Kejri etc MUST watch Newton

Why NaMo, Rahul, Kejri etc MUST watch Newton

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'Will anything change for you after the election?' And the man said 'Kuch nahin badlega.' And he had a smile on his face. He knew nothing was going to change.

The Gujarat I saw

The Gujarat I saw

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

There have been significant changes in Gujarat, says Uttam Ghosh, as he captures the state in his camera.

Now, Naxals recruiting school children in Chhattisgarh

Now, Naxals recruiting school children in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Maoists have constituted 'Baal Action Teams' to deploy school children in different capacities in their attempt to regroup the child cadres and boost their perceived military strength.

Jharkhand has been looted shamelessly: Modi

Jharkhand has been looted shamelessly: Modi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Kicking off Bharatiya Janata Party's poll campaign in Jharkhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched an attack on the state government over the issue of development and asked the people to free the state from dynastic rule to end corruption.

No respite from cold wave in North India, 3 die in UP

No respite from cold wave in North India, 3 die in UP

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Three persons died due to severe cold in north India where icy winds swept through most parts and mercury plummeted by several notches.

Will farmers' issues derail BJP's campaign in MP?

Will farmers' issues derail BJP's campaign in MP?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's task is to live down the hype and address the nitty-gritty, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

REVEALED: How two women entered Sabarimala temple

REVEALED: How two women entered Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

After several women were prevented from entering the Sabarimala shrine after the Supreme Court verdict upheld their right to do so, Bindu and Kanakadurga managed the seemingly impossible. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com finds out how they did it.

Meet Pad Didi

Meet Pad Didi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Maya Vishwakarma gave up her job as a scientist in California to make 'No Tension' sanitary pads for tribal women who have never used one before.

These views will take your breath away!

These views will take your breath away!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Breathtaking views of some of the world's most scenic landscapes have been showcased at this year's Epson International Pano Awards. In its eighth year, the event pays homage to the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest competition for panoramic photography. The competition was stiff with 5,377 entries from 1,322 photographers in 71 countries this year, battling it out for the top spots in five categories, for several special awards, and for some of the $50,000 in cash and prizes offered. The organisers were kind enough to share some of the winners and top scorers here.

What will Pranab Da see at the RSS HQ in Nagpur?

What will Pranab Da see at the RSS HQ in Nagpur?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'If the RSS should be saluted for choosing such a scholarly statesman to address its highly trained cadre, one must also praise Pranab Da's sagacity for having gracefully accepting the invitation, thus disapproving any ideological apartheid,' says former BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

I'm in politics for the long run: Urmila

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'I never do anything half-hearted.' 'So, if I've taken the plunge in politics I'm in it for good, for the long run and I will definitely do a world of good.'

Living on the river in Arunachal

Living on the river in Arunachal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Siang is a dramatic river that flows through a beautiful land. Rafting on it is a rare pleasure the state offers tourists, says Ajai Shukla.

After 2 years in power, BJP turns pan-Indian

After 2 years in power, BJP turns pan-Indian

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The Congress has been reduced to a C player in national politics thanks to its inability to read the pulse of the people, says Rashme Sehgal.

2016 Sony World Photography Awards: 16 breathtaking shots

2016 Sony World Photography Awards: 16 breathtaking shots

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

With barely weeks left to enter the 2016 Sony World Photography Awards, the world's biggest photography competition, photographers from around the world, including India, have been submitting some of the most stunning images -- many capturing breathtaking shots of mother nature at her finest.

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

'There are so many schemes announced for the benefit of farmers, women and less privileged sections of our society. But how many of these are being availed of?'

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

This PadMan from Jharkand has a message for Modi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Menstruation is not a disease. Yet, in villages, women die due to poor hygiene during their periods.

The BEST Films of 2017

The BEST Films of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Check out which movies made Sreehari Nair's list.

Review: Naku Penta Naku Taka disappoints

Review: Naku Penta Naku Taka disappoints

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Naku Penta Naku Taka is a disappointment considering the promise it carried.

Sonia misled women in name of security: Modi

Sonia misled women in name of security: Modi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Raking up the December 16 gang rape case and the infamous Tandoor murder case, Narendra Modi on Friday attacked Sonia Gandhi over the issue of security of women and said women are not even safe in the Congress.

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

From her thoughts on a black woman becoming First Lady to marital struggles with her husband Barack, Michelle Obama hasn't held back in her memoir, which is being praised as honest and telling, Becoming.

Review: The real tragedy of Mirzya is...

Review: The real tragedy of Mirzya is...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The film sacrifices sense for style, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

'Men worship Durga, but don't respect their own women'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sharmila Nair's campaign '18 Shades of Black' is inspiring Indian women to talk about the restrictions they faced while growing up and encouraging people to find solutions.

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

No place for 'middlemen' in my govt, every paisa reaches poor: Modi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Modi said bribery was not possible as the money was transferred directly into accounts of the beneficiaries.

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

At 19, he quit everything to work in a tribal village for free.

'Challenges don't matter; your junoon does'

'Challenges don't matter; your junoon does'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Meet Namrata Jain, the first UPSC topper from Naxal-affected Dantewada

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

VOTE for the BEST Bollywood lawyer!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Before Akshay Kumar takes centrestage in the courtroom this Friday, here's looking at filmi lawyers before him.

'Zaira Wasim episode is taking Islam backward'

'Zaira Wasim episode is taking Islam backward'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Why should she involve Islam in it?' 'We are living in a secular democracy and she has the right to do what she wants. but why bring Islam into it?'

Lies being spread on land bill by 'perverted minds': Modi

Lies being spread on land bill by 'perverted minds': Modi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Only national service can save the nation, and not politics: Modi

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Alien, dog, disco fighter: Aamir Khan's unique avatars!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Here's a look at Aamir's unique avatars, where he's not playing the usual cop or college-goer, no matter how well (or how often) he's performed. And also where what he plays is as attention grabbing as how he plays it, no matter how lousy the film.

'Sushant and I have a khatta-meetha equation'

'Sushant and I have a khatta-meetha equation'

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'We are caring and sweet to each other.' 'We do have our tiffs, arguments on everything; neither of us agrees to be wrong.'

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

#MustSee: 12 things from NYFW that rocked the Internet

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A look at some interesting moments from the 10-day fashion gala in New York.

Review: A Death in the Gunj: Minor achievement, minor disappointment

Review: A Death in the Gunj: Minor achievement, minor disappointment

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Despite its many problems, A Death in the Gunj is an important work says Sreehari Nair.

Modi@1: #HASHTAGS that trended

Modi@1: #HASHTAGS that trended

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Here's a look at some of the hashtags that trended during the first year of the Modi regime.