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NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Akhilesh Set To Take Hindutva Approach For 2024 Polls

Akhilesh Set To Take Hindutva Approach For 2024 Polls

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections less than eight months away, the SP is experimenting with yet another template of combining a soft Hindutva tenor with its time-tested Muslim-Yadav combination to reclaim its lost political capital vis-a-vis the BJP.

The Chaiwalas Who Drive An Audi

The Chaiwalas Who Drive An Audi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

This enterprising duo sell tea from the boot of an Audi.

'I'm going nowhere'

'I'm going nowhere'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Chhetri extends stay at Bengaluru FC.

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Unadkat vs Shardul: Who will secure India's WC dream?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

As per ICC rule, every team has to submit its initial squad of 15 by September 5 but the final submission can be done by September 27

'ISRO was their first wife'

'ISRO was their first wife'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'One thing about ISRO is that all the people who work there are passionate about their work.' 'They did not mind spending day and night over there.' 'Even today it is like that.'

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

WTC Final: 'Once in a lifetime moment'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur said the WTC final is a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity.

Unwell Nitish skips Chennai but Friday's Opposition conclave is very much on

Unwell Nitish skips Chennai but Friday's Opposition conclave is very much on

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Ill-health forced Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to cancel his scheduled visit to Chennai on Tuesday, where he was invited by his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin, a key aide of the Janata Dal-United leader said.

Mamata 'shocked' at guv's unilateral announcement of Bengal's foundation day

Mamata 'shocked' at guv's unilateral announcement of Bengal's foundation day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Banerjee pointed out that the pain and trauma of Partition was such, that people in the state have never commemorated any day as foundation day since India's Independence.

Jolt for Uddhav as MLC Manisha Kayande joins Shinde's 'original' Shiv Sena

Jolt for Uddhav as MLC Manisha Kayande joins Shinde's 'original' Shiv Sena

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kayande claimed she waited for a year to see if the Thackeray-led faction would introspect over why party workers were leaving Shiv Sena-UBT.

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

PIX: Parliament moves into its new home

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

In a historic transition, the Parliament moved into a swanky new complex on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter and the introduction of the women's reservation bill taking centre stage.

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

This is what Krishna Rajput did.

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Have to sacrifice: Cong's G Parameshwara on not being made dy CM

Have to sacrifice: Cong's G Parameshwara on not being made dy CM

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Karnataka Congress MLA G Parameshwara, who was reportedly upset over the denial of the deputy chief ministerial post, on Friday said that 'sacrifice' has to be made at 'some point'.

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.

'It is a trauma that we all have lived'

'It is a trauma that we all have lived'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'A large part of this episode has come from my own life, the backlash I faced and my journey after having publicly claimed my identity.'

Siddaramaiah's supporters break into celebration

Siddaramaiah's supporters break into celebration

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Siddaramaiah will be the next CM of Karnataka and D K Shivakumar his deputy, Congress sources in Delhi said on Thursday after the party arrived at a consensus on government formation in the state following hectic parleys.

Himanshi Khurana's Black Style is Kaala Jaadu

Himanshi Khurana's Black Style is Kaala Jaadu

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Himanshi's instafeed is an online how-to-wear-black-and-look-like-a-bigg-boss guide.

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Dev Joshi Is Ready To Go To Space

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'We hear about Chanda Mama from our childhood.' 'I am excited by the idea of seeing it with my eyes.'

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The mixed narratives emerging from Russia undermine Mr Putin's position and authority even more than the actual facts, observes Mihir S Sharma.

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra, Apple CEO Tim Cook and corporate leader Indira Nooyi were among the guests. CEOs of Google, Microsoft and Adobe -- Sunder Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen -- also attended the event.

Congress demands 'white paper' from govt on LAC row

Congress demands 'white paper' from govt on LAC row

Rediff.com30 May 2023

'The performance of any government is benchmarked on five parameters -- India's external security, the state of the economy, social cohesion, internal security, and India's relations with the world or its foreign policy. On each of the benchmarks in the past nine years, the NDA-BJP government has come up completely short'

It's Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar as both NCPs call meet on Wednesday

It's Sharad Pawar vs Ajit Pawar as both NCPs call meet on Wednesday

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the NCP will hold their meetings in Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in south Mumbai and Bhujbal Knowledge City in suburban Bandra, respectively.

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

What should one choose to do, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Modi unveils Mahatma's statue at site of world's first N-attack

Modi unveils Mahatma's statue at site of world's first N-attack

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The location of the bust of Gandhi has been chosen as a mark of solidarity for peace and non-violence.

Centre brings ordinance to control Delhi services, AAP cries foul

Centre brings ordinance to control Delhi services, AAP cries foul

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The ordinance comes a week after the Supreme Court handed over the control of services in the national capital to the Delhi government, excluding those related to police, public order and land.

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Khan was convicted in the Toshakhana case which was filed last year on the complaint of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) which had earlier disqualified him in the same case.

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The child's mom continued to sob and pray. The Vistara staff was valiantly standing by offering as much assistance as they were capable of.

Why Is This Village Up For Sale?

Why Is This Village Up For Sale?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The residents of Phule Malwadi hope this desperate act will draw attention to their problem.

'A Jungle Boogie -- The Real Deal!'

'A Jungle Boogie -- The Real Deal!'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Pandays aka The Travelling Family are making a trip around the world. Three days spent in the Amazon were unforgettable.

'I still live in constant fear'

'I still live in constant fear'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

'The list of betrayals is long.' 'People, who said they were like family, have backstabbed me most.'

Agree to 3 demands by month-end, Pilot, flanked by 15 MLAs, tells Gehlot

Agree to 3 demands by month-end, Pilot, flanked by 15 MLAs, tells Gehlot

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Pilot threatened to launch a massive movement in Rajasthan if action on his demands is not taken.

'I'm not going to abort any stunt on KKK'

'I'm not going to abort any stunt on KKK'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'When I came to India a year ago, all I knew were two words: 'Accha' and 'Namaste'.'

Guess Who Plays Murali In Bio-Pic?

Guess Who Plays Murali In Bio-Pic?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The magnitude of responsibility one has while portraying a real life legend like Mr Muralitharan is not lost on me.'

TMC dominates Bengal rural polls, bags over 30,000 gram panchayat seats

TMC dominates Bengal rural polls, bags over 30,000 gram panchayat seats

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Violence had rocked West Bengal's rural polls on Saturday, leaving 15 people dead while ballot boxes were vandalised, ballot papers torched, and bombs thrown at rivals in several places.

Notice on 'rate card' ads: Cong accuses EC of bias

Notice on 'rate card' ads: Cong accuses EC of bias

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The EC had on Saturday issued a notice to the Karnataka Congress over its "corruption rate card" advertisements published in newspapers in the run-up to the May 10 state polls and sought "empirical evidence" to prove its allegations by Sunday evening.

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

About half of the students, who have been affected by the war, have taken admission to universities in other countries.

Too little, too late, Cong slams all-party meet on Manipur

Too little, too late, Cong slams all-party meet on Manipur

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A host of Congress leaders, including former party chief Rahul Gandhi, criticised the move to convene an all-party meeting in Delhi and at this juncture.

Ex-teachers, students seek DU college principal's apology over harassment

Ex-teachers, students seek DU college principal's apology over harassment

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

They have also raised a host of questions regarding the incident questioning the management's action and reaction in a letter signed by all of them.

Review: The Song Of Scorpions: Masterly Irrfan

Review: The Song Of Scorpions: Masterly Irrfan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Song Of Scorpions is a reminder, if one were needed, that Irrfan was not just a star actor but a true artiste, observes Deepa Gahlot.