Aditi Phadnis

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All the Prime Minister's officers

All the Prime Minister's officers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Modi PMO is like none other: It is staffed by people who are so low profile that the only dominant personality is the Prime Minister's.

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'It should be of concern that some youth in Kashmir have started raising Daesh flags along with those of Pakistan.'

'Why do human beings have to clean shit?'

'Why do human beings have to clean shit?'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

'I realised we are not doing scavenging because we are illiterate or poor. We are doing it because of the way society is organised.'

Why AAP must win Punjab

Why AAP must win Punjab

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The party desperately needs another state where, unfettered by the Centre, it can fly its flag.

The Army will always be there to keep the country together

The Army will always be there to keep the country together

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

'Whether Kashmir or anywhere else, whether in peace or in war, pay commissions or no pay commissions, hollowness and shortages notwithstanding, the Indian Army -- and Sekin Fif -- will always be there to keep India together.'

Chidambarams worth Rs 95 crore

Chidambarams worth Rs 95 crore

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Chidambaram showed a total income of Rs 8.58 crore for 2014-15, while his wife Nalini showed income of Rs 1.25 crore for the same period.

Development only way to empower the poor, says Modi

Development only way to empower the poor, says Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The PM spoke about financial inclusion.

Narendra Modi: Governance and that Hindutva image

Narendra Modi: Governance and that Hindutva image

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Narendra Modi seems to prefer that Hindu strongman image remain tucked in reserve, to only come when called; life's been more complicated.

Has the bahubali returned from political wilderness?

Has the bahubali returned from political wilderness?

Rediff.com21 May 2016

The widow of Rajdeo Ranjan, the journalist who was gunned down, has said the killers had a connection with someone in jail.

Assembly Elections: 5 stars who made a difference

Assembly Elections: 5 stars who made a difference

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Here is a closer look at politicos who have emerged victorious in the electoral contest of five state assemblies.

Why Ahmed Patel is so angry

Why Ahmed Patel is so angry

Rediff.com7 May 2016

He is starting to realise that an era is ending. And he is not ready to have a five-decade career besmirched by two alphabets -- AP -- that have cropped up in the AgustaWestland papers, says Aditi Phadnis.

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

'We're doing so much that somebody will always complain'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Anandiben insists her daughter was not involved in any land allocation scandal.

The Panama Papers effect on Pakistan

The Panama Papers effect on Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

How does the country's civilian government reclaim legitimacy after the names of many Pakistanis, including the family members of PM Nawaz Sharif, figured in the leaked documents.

Will Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu do a U-turn on prohibition?

Will Bihar, Kerala and Tamil Nadu do a U-turn on prohibition?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

State after state has imposed an alcohol ban, and has had to retreat, unable to address the financial and administrative fallout. Are we set for more of this cycle, asks Aditi Phadnis.

The implications of a high turnout in Assam

The implications of a high turnout in Assam

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Those who have studied Assam elections say the high turnout has the Congress worried.

NIT ruckus is Mehbooba's first challenge

NIT ruckus is Mehbooba's first challenge

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Mehbooba Mufti is running an alliance that is unnatural -- and one she instinctively militates against. She needs to be responsible in what she says and does -- and her time starts now, says Aditi Phadnis.

Will Manipur be the next blow for Congress?

Will Manipur be the next blow for Congress?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

After Arunachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, discontent is brewing among Congress MLAs in Manipur.

Will 'Captain' be the kingmaker?

Will 'Captain' be the kingmaker?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Why was everyone wooing Vijayakanth and why was he playing hard to get?

Aadhaar cleared through Money Bill route: Why Modi cannot use this option every time

Aadhaar cleared through Money Bill route: Why Modi cannot use this option every time

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The Centre needs to have dialogue with the Opposition instead of letting politics come in the way; it needs to stoop to conquer, says Aditi Phadnis.

EPF tax a fallout of the UPA regime: Pawan Kumar

EPF tax a fallout of the UPA regime: Pawan Kumar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Pawan Kumar, organising secretary of the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), tells Aditi Phadnis it will join forces with other trade unions if necessary to oppose the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) provisions in the Union Budget.

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