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India protests against mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

India protests against mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The protesters carried banners and placards reading "Shame on Pakistan" and "We will expose the real face of Pakistan". Some of the banners and placards urged Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to protect the gurdwara, one of the holiest sites in Sikhism.

Pre-school brands make their presence felt

Pre-school brands make their presence felt

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Pre-school brands have now become a popular trend with parents with higher disposable income and exposed to international educational trends turning to branded players. Once a largely untouched arena by the corporate world, the pre-school space has increasingly seen a spate of forays by new entrants, all hoping to capture a pie of this growing revenue stream in the changing economic scenario.

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Sujatha Gidla's scathing observations about Mahatma Gandhi and other highlights from Jaipur Literature Festival 2018.

Maoists were conspiring to kill Modi, says Elgar Parishad chargesheet

Maoists were conspiring to kill Modi, says Elgar Parishad chargesheet

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The larger conspiracy of Communist Party of India-Maoists was to overthrow the democratic system in the country, and the accused were working in that direction, the chargesheet claimed.

Bolt reigns supreme after 200m world record

Bolt reigns supreme after 200m world record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Jamaica's Usain Bolt shattered his own 200 metres world record in Berlin on Thursday to win gold at the world championships in a breathtaking 19.19 seconds and secure his place as the greatest sprinter ever seen. One year exactly after he posted 19.30 seconds at the Beijing Olympics to beat Michael Johnson's "untouchable" 19.32 from the Atlanta Games, he sliced another 11 hundredths of a second off just as he did in Sunday's 100 when he ran 9.58.

'Patriotism is bigger than love'

'Patriotism is bigger than love'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'You cannot show that you give out your country's secrets to a terrorist just because you are in love.'

MFs pare down stake in 34 auto stocks

MFs pare down stake in 34 auto stocks

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Among the stocks that have seen the largest cut by MFs, the DVR shares (shares with differential voting rights) of Tata Motors have seen a cut of 243 basis points (bps) in MFs' stake.

Naveen Patnaik: Calm visage masks nerves of steel

Naveen Patnaik: Calm visage masks nerves of steel

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Patnaik's image of a "clean and honest" politician is widely regarded as the reason why he was able to withstand a spirited challenge thrown by the Bharatiya Janata Party, analysts say of perhaps the lone regional satrap who cannot even properly speak the language of his native state.

'In the case of reservations, there is no exit'

'In the case of reservations, there is no exit'

Rediff.com30 May 2008

'If you want to know the discontented youth of India, you have to only look at the Maoist, Naxalite movements. The attitude of the State is, crush the movement. I would say 'no' to this. They are our children. I wouldn't equate Naxalism or Maoism in India with terrorism'

The Covid doctor who became a patient

The Covid doctor who became a patient

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'When we go to war, we also take our families.' 'It's not just fighting the war ourselves, but our families are doing that too. And that's the biggest sacrifice.'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

'My Muslim-ness did not matter, my professional competence did'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

At an online book release event, former vice president Hamid Ansari lays to rest the controversies surrounding his tenure.

Bajirao Mastani: The Grandeur of Movie Manufactured History

Bajirao Mastani: The Grandeur of Movie Manufactured History

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Bajirao Mastani has the potential to do for Maratha 'history' what Mughal-e-Azam did for Mughal 'history', says Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

BJP's Big Problem: No economic thinkers

BJP's Big Problem: No economic thinkers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'How do you deliver wealth when you don't have the slightest idea about it?' asks T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

6 booked for denying drinking water to Dalit officer

6 booked for denying drinking water to Dalit officer

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The officer, Dr Seema, said she had gone to the village on the directions of the DPRO to review developmental works.

Petition in US court to designate RSS as terror group

Petition in US court to designate RSS as terror group

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A Sikh rights group has filed a lawsuit asking a federal court in New York to designate Bharatiya Janata Party's ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as a "foreign terrorist organisation".

Congress to bank on Mahatma Gandhi to ensure 'BJP-free India' in 2019

Congress to bank on Mahatma Gandhi to ensure 'BJP-free India' in 2019

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The party will launch its 'Sevagram Se Sangram' likening its fight against Modi-led government to the freedom struggle against the British.

Mental Hai Kya must change its title!

Mental Hai Kya must change its title!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The recently released poster Mental Hai Kya is like an abuse aimed at those who are fighting a disorder that demands support and social understanding, says Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.

ATP Finals: Federer opens with win over American Sock

ATP Finals: Federer opens with win over American Sock

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The 36-year-old was given a thorough workout by Sock although had he been a little more clinical the scoreline would have been more heavily-weighted in his favour.

Financial crisis hits 'Words of the Year'

Financial crisis hits 'Words of the Year'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

It seems that the global financial crisis has been finally brought to book.

'When #MeToo broke in India, I felt liberated'

'When #MeToo broke in India, I felt liberated'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'Nobody can put back and seal what the movement has unleashed -- conversation, awareness and support.'

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'Maybe the BJP believes, in the post-poll scenario, it will have the might to foist, anybody endorsed by the RSS, upon Bihar,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

How Congress support for Sena will affect BJP and national politics

How Congress support for Sena will affect BJP and national politics

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

By ending the Shiv Sena's political untouchability, the Congress is creating a level playing ground for itself in the political battle of Hindu identity, explains Sheela Bhatt.

Army plays the saviour in flooded Bihar villages

Army plays the saviour in flooded Bihar villages

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Purnea town is Bihar has given refuge to thousands of flood-affected victims in the last few days. While the town has remained untouched by Kosi's rampage, most areas surrounding it have been flooded."The last time we witnessed floods in Purnea was in 1987. All the surrounding areas were also flooded. But we haven't experienced floods since then," says Manoj Chaudhary, a resident of Purnea.

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

There is a high demand for IT professionals who can envision, design and develop applications for the future.

Now book remotest Indian hotel online

Now book remotest Indian hotel online

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Indsoft has launched Lomanika.com, a website that provides access to remotest hotel in India.

Positive Budget with some negative backlog

Positive Budget with some negative backlog

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The best part of Budget 2009 is that it has made it very clear that GST will come in April 2010 and it will be a dual GST. The other good part of the Budget is that it has left the duty of customs, excise and service tax untouched.

Pak insurgents step up attacks

Pak insurgents step up attacks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

Battles rage in remote tribal areas; Pak forces feel the heat

US House passes resolution on Dalit woes

US House passes resolution on Dalit woes

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The resolution now goes to the US Senate for a concurring vote.

Let Centre decide on Gujjar status: BJP

Let Centre decide on Gujjar status: BJP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

The word Gujjar has become untouchable for the Bharatiya Janata Party to such an extent that the party leaders shy away from mentioning the word itself, leave alone the question of saying something on it.

10 Reasons We Love Jackie Shroff!

10 Reasons We Love Jackie Shroff!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

On his 60th birthday, we recall the 10 times Hindi cinema's beloved Bhidu was the epitome of cool.

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Win 5 of these 9 states and rule India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'UP, Maharashtra, AP (including Telangana), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, MP, Bihar, Karnataka and Kerala.' 'We chose these nine not only as being among the biggest, but also because in these states radical change is possible,' explains Shekhar Gupta.

Sensex, Nifty turn cautious, end flat

Sensex, Nifty turn cautious, end flat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Heavyweights such as Coal India, L&T and SBI ran up losses, taking cues from overseas markets.

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

COVID-19 in India: Nobody is really in control

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

When BJP leaders, including Mr Modi's number two, Amit Shah, use the pandemic to launch an assault on state governments run by opposition parties, or to topple them, they are exploiting a grave crisis in cynical political self-interest, notes Shekhar Gupta.

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

BJP will have to treat Nitish with kid gloves

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Nitish Kumar will be the chief minister only till the time the BJP wishes, points out Ramesh Menon.

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Why you must watch Sonchiriya

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Sonchiriya is that rare Bollywood film, one that soars wildly above others in its genre, notes Ritwik Sharma.

My week as a COVID-19 patient

My week as a COVID-19 patient

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Kunal Patil, a photojournalist based in Mumbai, who was treated to Sri H N Reliance Foundation Hospital after he tested positive for the dreaded virus, says he feels fortunate to come out of this nightmare.

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

I want to make this clear again that the CAA is not about taking away anybody's citizenship, but about granting citizenship, Modi said.

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'This is about reviving this country as a centre of Hindutva at Ayodhya.'

Small savings schemes turn unattractive, PF to earn more

Small savings schemes turn unattractive, PF to earn more

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Post office savings of 1, 2 and 3 year term deposits and 5-year recurring deposit currently fetch 8.4 per cent interest per annum.

Whitlock bags historic gymnastics golds; Biles shines again

Whitlock bags historic gymnastics golds; Biles shines again

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Max Whitlock ending the long wait for a champion by claiming victory in the floor exercise and pommel horse finals.