All stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF
'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'
Rediff.com1 Jun 2021'The home minister of India has given his assurance to the MP of Lakshadweep.'
'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'
Rediff.com31 May 2021'Before entering Tihar jail, she told us not to worry and that we will together come out of this crisis soon.'
'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'
Rediff.com28 May 2021'No Indian political party functions in a democratic way.'
'People of Lakshadweep are in panic'
Rediff.com25 May 2021'The suppression is mounting and people may react.'
'Muslims in India have never had it this bad'
Rediff.com21 May 2021'Today, there is pervasive fear in society; an uncertainty of what might happen.' 'This has forced Muslims to shrink further into mental ghettos, with many considering extreme measures like pretending to change their identity.'
'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'
Rediff.com21 May 2021'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'
'Salman's career as a hero is over'
Rediff.com19 May 2021'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'
How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal
Rediff.com19 May 2021The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.
How to SPEED UP Covid Vaccination
Rediff.com18 May 2021'Centres like polling booths can be set up for the area till the last adult is vaccinated -- open on all days from 9-9.' 'People should be able to come as per their convenience.'
'Not meeting her father before his death will be a life-long regret for Natasha'
Rediff.com14 May 2021'She said she could have taken so much energy from her father had she got a chance to meet him before his death.'
Why Mamata left the Congress!
Rediff.com7 May 2021'Mamata wanted the Congress in alliance with the BJP in Bengal against the Left Front government.' 'Pranab Mukherjee opposed it, stating it would amount to compromising on secularism.' 'In 2021, Mamata defeats the BJP and becomes a champion of secularism.'
Was Nirav Modi tipped off?
Rediff.com7 May 2021'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.'
'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'
Rediff.com5 May 2021'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.'
Modi's Bengal strike rate: Less than 50%
Rediff.com4 May 2021>The BJP's star campaigner could not help even half the number of candidates for whom he campaigned in his aggressive 'Didi-o-Didi' style in Bengal
What PM and CMs can learn from this Collector
Rediff.com1 May 2021Dr Rajendra Bharud has done what no other district collector in India could do as the pandemic ravaged the nation. He not only made Nandurbar district oxygen surplus, but ensured that the supply of life-saving oxygen remained uninterrupted for patients -- something even Delhi and Mumbai hospitals have not achieved yet.
'Saffron politics is the only future of India'
Rediff.com27 Apr 2021'Even if the BJP does not come to power, the system has changed.'
'Mamata will come to power with vulnerable majority'
Rediff.com23 Apr 2021'Mamata's numbers will reduce this time compared to 2016.'
'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'
Rediff.com16 Apr 2021'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.'
'More efficient use of vaccines is need of the hour'
Rediff.com12 Apr 2021'When there is so much anxiety, the Government of India should assure people on the vaccine issue and help the states demanding more supply that they will be provided the required quantities.' 'Any Centre-state conflict at this point of time is counter-productive and enhances people's anxieties that should be avoided.'
'One Waze cannot shame Mumbai police'
Rediff.com8 Apr 2021'If a politician asks the policeman to do something which is not correct, then why blame the politician?' 'If you do it, then you are equally liable.'