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India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

ISB grads choose to tread own path

ISB grads choose to tread own path

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

While some have to go through the grind, others taste success in their brief stint.

BJP's journey: From 2 seats to winning back-to-back polls

BJP's journey: From 2 seats to winning back-to-back polls

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Few had imagined the BJP would be able to travel this far when it was founded on April 6, 1980.

Germany secure place in Champions hockey final

Germany secure place in Champions hockey final

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Germany defeated Malaysia 3-2 to take an unassailable lead atop the table with 16 points while European champions the Netherlands' hopes of retaining the title appear bleak after a thrilling 3-3 draw Australia.

Discrimination rife in Indian economy

Discrimination rife in Indian economy

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Male graduates applying for private sector jobs in India are far more likely to progress to the next round if they have high-caste Hindu names than if they have surnames associated with dalit (formerly untouchable) or Muslim origins.

Mamata revives grand alliance theory

Mamata revives grand alliance theory

Rediff.com30 May 2007

She said nobody should consider others as political untouchables -- hinting at Congress not agreeing to enter into a political understanding with TC till it snapped ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Arsenal clinch eleven straight wins

Arsenal clinch eleven straight wins

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

Arsenal beat Bolton Wanderers 2-0 at home while Chelsea scored an identical win over Middlesbrough in the EPL.

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

SC to deliver verdicts on Sabarimala, Rafale today

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Thursday its verdicts on a batch of petitions seeking re-examination of its decision to allow entry of women of all age group in Kerala's Sabarimala Temple and a review of its judgment giving a clean chit to the Modi government in the Rafale fighter jet deal with French firm Dassault Aviation.

AOL event should be held on Yamuna's banks again and again, says Delhi minister

AOL event should be held on Yamuna's banks again and again, says Delhi minister

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Based on his '12 years of Yamuna activism', he hit out at people 'who believe' that the river can be revived by 'keeping it untouchable'.

Why you must watch your teen's eating habits!

Why you must watch your teen's eating habits!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Eating too less or binge eating are just subtle hints of eating disorders which may have harmful effects on your teen, says Dr. Atish Laddad.

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Have you ever been to Dharamkot?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Want a detox from the city crowds? Visit Dharamkot and watch the glorious sunset!

Parsis find it tough in Iran

Parsis find it tough in Iran

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

It may be one of the world's oldest religions, but Zoroastrianism is treated with suspicion by Iran's Islamic state, says a report in The Guardian.

'India has failed to uphold Dalit rights'

'India has failed to uphold Dalit rights'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

"The Indian government can no longer deny its collusion in maintaining a system of entrenched social and economic segregation," she said.

Shatrughan meets Nitish Kumar, says he is 'guardian' of Bihar

Shatrughan meets Nitish Kumar, says he is 'guardian' of Bihar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Shatrughan Sinha, MP and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, on Saturday met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar who he described as "guardian of the state", generating speculation in political circles which he downplayed.

Sensex ends down 194 points, Maruti drops 8%

Sensex ends down 194 points, Maruti drops 8%

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

A fresh round of selling in late noon trades saw the index tumble to a low of 19,695 -- down 543 points from the peak. The Sensex finally ended with a loss of 194 points at 19,784. The NSE Nifty ended at 5,869, down 37 points.

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Tennis round-up: Federer battles hard for semi-final spot in Halle

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Cilic marches past Querrey into Queen's semis

Even death fails to redeem them of their tag

Even death fails to redeem them of their tag

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

"The wall was constructed with the support of the church by the upper class members of the church some 20 years ago and nobody has dared to intervene fearing backlash," said Prof Selva Kumar, a local Dalit Christian from Trichy

Top 10 ELSS funds: Save tax, make money

Top 10 ELSS funds: Save tax, make money

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Here's a list of Top 10 ELSS funds in terms of percentage gain in the last one year till September 7, 2007. These funds not only help you make money but also save taxes as per Section 80C.

Juventus have points penalty reduced

Juventus have points penalty reduced

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

'Indian languages carry the legacy of caste'

'Indian languages carry the legacy of caste'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

'The knowledge of English by Dalits will hit at the backbone of the caste system,' says Chandra Bhan Prasad, Dalit activist.

PIX: Alia, Varun, Anushka's FOODILICIOUS moments

PIX: Alia, Varun, Anushka's FOODILICIOUS moments

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Stars caught candid while enjoying delicious food!

NRI doc donates $20 mn to Kerala village

NRI doc donates $20 mn to Kerala village

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

Life for him has come full circle, the paper said - from dire poverty in India to the life style of rich in America and back to his native village where he has traded his Mercedes for a bicycle.

MP: Dalit girl beaten up as her shadow falls on higher caste muscleman

MP: Dalit girl beaten up as her shadow falls on higher caste muscleman

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

In a shocking incident, a minor Dalit girl was allegedly beaten up by higher caste women in Ganeshpura village in Chattarpur district of Madhya Pradesh after the victim's shadow fell on a muscleman belonging to their family, police said on Tuesday.

Bihar's great ghar wapsi: Is the state prepared?

Bihar's great ghar wapsi: Is the state prepared?

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Official figures say 1.8 lakh workers have returned home to Bihar. Unofficially, however, that figure is said to have crossed 3 lakhs. Can Bihar cope?

The root cause of a riot

The root cause of a riot

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Delhi was just one riot. Add Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and you can count a few scores dead. It could, regrettably, be just the beginning of a very long, dark phase for India, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Gandhi the strategist

Gandhi the strategist

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

'Many misunderstood non-violent satyagraha as a passive strategy; it was anything but that,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Hewitt tips Nadal to complete hat-trick

Hewitt tips Nadal to complete hat-trick

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The Australian said he saw nothing to change his opinion that the Spaniard is untouchable at Roland Garros.

BJD returns to power in Odisha for fifth straight term

BJD returns to power in Odisha for fifth straight term

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The Naveen Patnaik-led party bagged 112 of the 146 assembly seats despite the Modi wave in the country.

LS passes amendment to RTI Act, Oppn slams govt

LS passes amendment to RTI Act, Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Rejecting the opposition's charge that the bill will weaken the act, the government said it was fully committed to transparency and autonomy of the institution.

Do you dally over work?

Do you dally over work?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

If you find that you are regularly unable to complete projects on time, you could be a procrastinator.

Ford Fusion: A fun car to drive!

Ford Fusion: A fun car to drive!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

'Modiji should have paid more attention'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

'There is no money with the villagers as there is little work.'

10 things you need to know about Mahashweta Devi

10 things you need to know about Mahashweta Devi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here are 10 things you need to know about veteran writer and activist Mahashweta Devi.

How to get that beard your girl loves

How to get that beard your girl loves

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Mathew John reveals the secret to keeping it stylish and sexy.

Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat among themes for 67th R-Day tableaux

Ambedkar, Swachh Bharat among themes for 67th R-Day tableaux

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A total of 23 tableaux would be on display at the ceremonial parade, with 17 of them belonging to various states and UnionTerritories.

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Agora presents the very best of photojournalism

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From climate change protests to democratic uprisings against biased and violent authorities, it is clear that 2019 was a pivotal year for citizens all over the world. Free-to-use mobile app Agora launched its first #Photojournalism photo competition to give photographers a way to shed light on specific issues. The competition gathered more than 12,321 submissions from amateur and professional photographers all over the world. 'Young guns,' a striking picture of a group of Filipino children playing with dumpsite toy guns collected the most votes in the app, awarding its author @renebernal with a $1,000 cash prize. Take a look at the winners' striking work.

Who are the real Dalits of India?

Who are the real Dalits of India?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005