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Is Trouble Brewing For Modi In BJP?

Is Trouble Brewing For Modi In BJP?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

As the 240-seater prime minister attempts to moderate his image of hardline hero, he has made room for others to elbow in and that is what is happening. And that it what will continue to happen from inside the BJP, notes Aakar Patel.

Pawar is 'sargana' of corruption, Uddhav 'Aurangzeb fan club': Shah

Pawar is 'sargana' of corruption, Uddhav 'Aurangzeb fan club': Shah

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Shah also challenged the Congress to implement its Lok Sabha election promise of providing Rs 8500 monthly to women in states ruled by the party.

Putin ready to stop war, if these conditions are met

Putin ready to stop war, if these conditions are met

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Ukraine has rejected Putin's demand and termed it a 'complete sham' and 'offensive to common sense'.

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Assembly bypoll results: INDIA bloc wins 10 seats, BJP bags 2

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Voting for the bypolls in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Tamil Nadu were held on Wednesday.

BSP MLAs joining SP an illusion: Mayawati

BSP MLAs joining SP an illusion: Mayawati

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

In a series of tweets, she attacked the SP accusing it of being an expert in "narrow politics".

Dedh Bigha Zameen: Pratik Gandhi's Show All The Way

Dedh Bigha Zameen: Pratik Gandhi's Show All The Way

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Pratik Gandhi once again proves that he is an actor who can bring any character to life with his dedication to his craft and instinctive understanding of what the role requires, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Column: Why Modi Should Not Get 400 Plus Seats

Column: Why Modi Should Not Get 400 Plus Seats

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'Imagine what the BJP's urges would be if India's electorate awarded it truly brute majorities like the 400 plus seats the prime minister called for in the 2024 general elections?' asks Shyam G Menon.

Few chess moves...: Cong on Rahul's Raebareli move

Few chess moves...: Cong on Rahul's Raebareli move

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Rahul is a seasoned player of politics and chess. He makes his moves after careful consideration.

French artist unveils new optical illusion installation in Italy

French artist unveils new optical illusion installation in Italy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

"La Ferita," or "The Wound," scales the Palazzo's Renaissance faade and simulates a giant gaping hole in the front of the building. Inside the architectural tear is an imagined vision of the Palazzo's interior, made real by a black and white photographic collage.

Will Salman Move Out Of Galaxy Apartments?

Will Salman Move Out Of Galaxy Apartments?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Salman would do anything to protect his family. He will do what it takes. Even if it means moving out of his home in Bandra, which he has vowed never to leave.'

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Excise case: Jolt to Sisodia as HC rejects bail pleas in ED, CBI cases

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The high court said he was a very powerful and influential person within the power corridors of the Delhi government as he had the responsibility of 18 portfolios in the city dispensation.

Can BJP breach Gandhi's Raebareli bastion?

Can BJP breach Gandhi's Raebareli bastion?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Several BJP voters say the Ram temple sentiment may give the ruling party a fillip but are also aware of the herculean task at hand and concede that it is a daunting electoral contest for Dinesh Singh, who lost to Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

'Working with Dilip Kumar remains an illusion'

'Working with Dilip Kumar remains an illusion'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'I have admired his performances. To me, they have remained beyond fault.'

Dhoni vs Gaikwad: Who's the cooler captain?

Dhoni vs Gaikwad: Who's the cooler captain?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Fleming clarified that appointing Ruturaj as skipper is a long-term call and not a makeshift decision by the five-time winners.

ED will arrest 4 more AAP leaders in a month if..., claims Atishi

ED will arrest 4 more AAP leaders in a month if..., claims Atishi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The AAP has accused the BJP of wanting to impose President's rule in Delhi by poaching its legislators and breaking the party.

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'I think I have a better DNA than the Left'

Praggnanandhaa checkmates Gujrathi, Gukesh falters

Praggnanandhaa checkmates Gujrathi, Gukesh falters

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa crashed through the defenses of compatriot Vidit Gujrathi but D Gukesh suffered a shock defeat from a position of strength against Czech Republic's David Navara of in the fifth round of the Prague Masters in Prague.

'Strength is not always being Rambo'

'Strength is not always being Rambo'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'I believe true strength is being relaxed, composed and fully aware that nothing, not crutches, not a wheelchair, not any inability or vulnerability -- and certainly not any sitting position can lessen or alter the image of that GIANT that you are on the inside.'

AAP stares at leadership crisis post Kejriwal's arrest

AAP stares at leadership crisis post Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The prospect of the Delhi chief minister's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, who has so far maintained a distance from politics, assuming a new role is also being discussed by people.

Rajini, Kamal are illusions, can't survive in politics: AIADMK

Rajini, Kamal are illusions, can't survive in politics: AIADMK

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Rajini-Kamal duo cannot do harm to the AIADMK-led alliance in the state electorally, Jayakumar said.

The Illusion of Opposition Unity

The Illusion of Opposition Unity

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

There was near unanimity among the guests at the Sibal dinner that the country is ready for a change, that the ruling party has lost popularity. However in the same breath speaker after speaker lamented that without Opposition unity Modi could as well win a third successive term, reveals Virendra Kapoor.

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

The Work-Life Balance Illusion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

To young professionals I would say, work hard, play hard and not be constrained by fads like WLB, says Sudhir Bisht.

Lack of hunger, intensity: Prasad lashes out at 'very ordinary' Indian team

Lack of hunger, intensity: Prasad lashes out at 'very ordinary' Indian team

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Following India's T20I series loss to West Indies, former Indian pacer expressed disappointment with the team's performances, calling it a "very ordinary limited overs side"

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Gujarat was labelled Hindutva's crucible and Modi was to become the chief 'chemist'. A revealing political saga excerpted from Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's The Demolition, the Verdict and the Temple: The Definitive Book on the Ram Mandir Project.

Stop govt guarantee schemes if...: K'taka Cong MLA

Stop govt guarantee schemes if...: K'taka Cong MLA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

While the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party hit out at the MLA and the Congress government, Shivakumar seeking to clarify, said no guarantee scheme will be stopped and it will be continued for five years.

Returning Nadal has zero expectations from himself

Returning Nadal has zero expectations from himself

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'I believe I'm in a different moment, in a separate situation and in an unexplored terrain.'

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Train firing: Sacked RPF cop's bail rejected

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Chaudhary not only killed his senior but also three others of a 'particular community' by making them specific targets, the court said.

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The toughest part is to tackle human behaviour. On the Atal Setu, says Indrajit Gupta, I chose to drive at a consistent speed of 80 kmph in the middle lane. Vehicles on the right lane were clipping along at 150 kmph, way over the maximum permissible limit of 100 kmph. On occasion, I had to slow down or dodge vehicles suddenly pulling into the middle lane from the side.

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

'Terrorist minded person': Victim's kin opposes bail for RPF killer cop

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Dismissed RPF constable Chetansinh Chaudhary, accused of killing his senior colleague and three passengers on a moving train, appears to have harboured "anger and grudge" towards a particular community and showed no remorse for the crime committed, the police said in its response to his bail.

'I embrace each day as it comes'

'I embrace each day as it comes'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Life will test you but if you have resilience and fortitude, the crown will be yours forever,' says Miss World Yukta Mookhey.

BJP's Mission UP: Winning All 80 Lok Sabha Seats

BJP's Mission UP: Winning All 80 Lok Sabha Seats

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The BJP lost 15 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in 2019. Union ministers have been deployed in all 15, tasked with turning the result around.

Dom's Take: The Grand Illusion

Dom's Take: The Grand Illusion

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Dominic Xavier wonders why the government wants to spend so much money on construction at a time when the money could be put to better use to address and alleviate the agony and misery that so many Indians experience each day.

Inclusive growth an illusion, says Plan panel

Inclusive growth an illusion, says Plan panel

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

a nation should ensure that people are compensated adequately for their work by paying the minimum wage.

'For India, Sheikh Hasina is a reliable partner'

'For India, Sheikh Hasina is a reliable partner'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'She delivers on promises, especially on security issues which is a core concern for India.'

When Some Speak For All

When Some Speak For All

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

...close to the 2024 general election. The BJP calling the Congress 'seasonal Hindu' is as laughable as the saffron party sparing itself the title of 'seasonal extreme Hindu.'

How else should one describe its election campaigns of the past years?
It was typically obsessive religion and personality cult with economic development for fig leaf, asserts Shyam G Menon.

Don't be keen on...: Sena-UBT's advice to Oppn leaders

Don't be keen on...: Sena-UBT's advice to Oppn leaders

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Friday made a pitch for unity among opposition parties ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party can be defeated if all key leaders of these political outfits keep aside their ego and stick to their current stance of not keen on becoming the next prime minister.

With World Cups coming up, Ellis to put all eggs in white-ball basket

With World Cups coming up, Ellis to put all "eggs in white-ball basket"

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Australia's fast bowling sensation Nathan Ellis to focus on white-ball cricket ahead of the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Your OTT Date With Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

There's a crazy lot to watch on OTT this week.

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

'Ardh Satya wasn't conceived to showcase Om's talent'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The ending Vijay Tendulkar had written was different.' 'According to him, the film ended with Anant Welankar's suicide.' 'I felt such an ending would be too nihilistic.' 'Bahut zyada defeatist ho jaata.'

Don't harbour unrealistic illusions: China 'warns' India

Don't harbour unrealistic illusions: China 'warns' India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

We strongly urge India to take practical steps to correct its mistake, Wu said.