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Urban India's SELFISH response to migrant distress

Urban India's SELFISH response to migrant distress

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'Politicians's slogans on social distancing, showered like petals from their ivory towers, mock every single moment of pain and distress imposed on the vulnerable down below, at migrant labour stuffed like chickens on goods trucks, trying to get home at all costs,' observes Veenu Sandhu.

How law school alumni helped migrants fly home to Jharkhand

How law school alumni helped migrants fly home to Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Shyel Trehan, an alumna of the 2000 batch of the National Law School, was one of the organisers who managed this near impossible achievement.

Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour

Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The Centre and state governments are struggling to restart at least some industrial activity as it becomes apparent that the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) could be extended beyond April 14, and stocks of essential commodities need replenishing across the country. State governments, particularly those like Delhi that witnessed an exodus of migrant workers after the lockdown was announced, say there are not enough labourers in the city to work in factories and warehouses.

Migrant crisis greatest man-made tragedy in India since Partition: Guha

Migrant crisis greatest man-made tragedy in India since Partition: Guha

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Cautioning that there will be social and psychological consequences for the rest of the country too, Guha said the migrant tragedy could have been averted or at least minimised if Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given them a week's notice to return home before the lockdown kicked in.

Manufacturers now stare at labour shortage

Manufacturers now stare at labour shortage

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The auto ancillary industry - one of the worst hit due to the labour exodus - will need at least three months to get its factories up and running.

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Leadership crisis led to ball-tampering scandal: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes the exodus of experienced players left a void in Australian cricket and this leadership crisis led to the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018.

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

PMO sets up 10 panels to deal with post lockdown situation

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The panel is expected to suggest various relief measures to put economy back on track as soon as possible, the sources said.

With no food or hope, truckers stranded at borders across the country

With no food or hope, truckers stranded at borders across the country

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Some 500,000 drivers and helpers have been left high and dry because of lockdown; many of these trucks are carrying essential goods.

Fear factor drives mass N-E exodus from south India

Fear factor drives mass N-E exodus from south India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Even as the concerning state governments and the central government claim that the exodus of students and other people from north-east from southern states were due to rumour mongering by some vested interests, panic-stricken people continue to rush back home in special trains from Chennai and Bengaluru.

Campaigning in COVID-19 era: BJP's blueprint for Bihar polls

Campaigning in COVID-19 era: BJP's blueprint for Bihar polls

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

While P Muralidhar Rao, BJP general secretary, says, 'Digital electioneering is here to stay until the elections in 2021,' the BJP's rallies in Bihar will not be confined to cyberspace. Its strategists have devised other ways of getting around the hygiene protocol that Covid-19 has entailed.

Malang, Love Aaj Kal, Thappad: Upcoming February Movies

Malang, Love Aaj Kal, Thappad: Upcoming February Movies

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Which films are you looking forward?

COVID-19 deals a deadly blow to small realty players

COVID-19 deals a deadly blow to small realty players

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Experts say that the lockdown and its aftermath will further quicken the consolidation in the real estate sector, which has been taking place since 2012, with more small players going out of the business and bigger, branded players dominating the market.

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Kumar had registered for the Shramik Special train. Everyday, he hoped his phone will ring and he will be asked to come to the station. But, only his landlord's call came everyday asking when he would pay the due rent. Dejected with the wait, Kumar decided to go to the Gurgaon Railway Station where he was refused an entry.

No end to struggle of migrant workers even after reaching home

No end to struggle of migrant workers even after reaching home

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The corona-fuelled lockdown having shattered their dreams, they are now walking, cycling and hitchhiking hundreds of miles under an unforgiving sun blazing down at over 40 degrees to reach their homes in an impoverished Bihar, where an uncertain future awaits them.

'Will salute Amit Shah if he roams freely in Kashmir'

'Will salute Amit Shah if he roams freely in Kashmir'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'First they will say Kashmiris are not good enough to be Indians, then it will be Muslims are not good enough to be Indians, then they will start a conflict within Hindus that Dalits are not Indians'

Millions of job at stake, apparel exporters hit panic button

Millions of job at stake, apparel exporters hit panic button

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Even as the industrial cycle has ground to a halt during the 21-day lockdown, the industry has been hit hard by foreign orders from major clients in the US and Europe being cancelled. Also, a sudden lack of labour has crippled the sector because of a mass exodus of workers from industrial units to the hinterland.

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Rediff.com19 May 2020

However, metro services, schools, colleges, cinema halls and salons will remain closed, the chief minister said. Wearing masks and following social distancing norms are mandatory in the city, Kejriwal said, adding that no activity will be permitted in containment zones, except for essential services.

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

'It will take longest for India's growth to return to pre-Covid levels'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'The outlook for private investment, which has been such a weak link for India for so long, remains challenging.'

Kashmir Pandit tragedy, now on screen

Kashmir Pandit tragedy, now on screen

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'In every film, I have a message and in Shikara, it is, 'Todo nahin, jodo (Unite, don't divide)'.'

Does Modi lack courage about the economy?

Does Modi lack courage about the economy?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'Modi has not lacked courage in the political sphere. It is time he showed it in the economic sphere as well.' 'To do this, he needs to shed the simple-minded nostrums about economic growth and swadeshi that he learnt in the Sangh Parivar,' suggests Virendra Kapoor.

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The actor, who has been catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping stranded labourers, has refuted reports of his political motivations and says his work with the migrants is because of his love for them.

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Images from Day 4 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

How will India's poor cope with this crisis?

How will India's poor cope with this crisis?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Unless the State is a welfare State, unless the State has more welfare measures, it will not be able to deal with these kind of sudden situations.'

Tennis round-up: Tsonga joins exodus of seeds at Queen's

Tennis round-up: Tsonga joins exodus of seeds at Queen's

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The Frenchman, seeded five, had no answer to left-hander Muller's swinging serve as he bowed out 6-4, 6-4.

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

With lakhs of these workers stranded on highways and inter-state bus terminus, the government stepped in and asked states and union territories to immediately set up relief camps for migrant workers and others who are returning to their home states or trying to do so during the nationwide lockdown period.

'Safe zones' set up for fruit dealers in Shopian

'Safe zones' set up for fruit dealers in Shopian

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

These zones are on the main roads of the district and closer to police, army and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force establishments, the official said.

'India in race for worst performing economy in 2020'

'India in race for worst performing economy in 2020'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'India is in a slowdown which most of us have not seen in our living memory.'

Revealed: Politics behind the long walk home

Revealed: Politics behind the long walk home

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The Centre and state governments bonded and then fell apart during the longest lockdown walk.

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

7 things BJP did/said to sway Delhi elections

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The hot money may be on the Aam Aadmi Party winning the Delhi assembly elections, but the Bharatiya Janata Party is not giving up the battle without a fight.

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The 21-day coronavirus lockdown in force since Wednesday has triggered a mass exodus of migrant workers across the country since the last few days.

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 74, including three foreigners, followed by Kerala at 52 including seven foreign nationals.

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Right now, politics is operating in a state of suspended animation. That works to Modi's advantage.'

After exodus, SpiceJet now attracts talent from competitors

After exodus, SpiceJet now attracts talent from competitors

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

40 executives in the middle to senior level are set to join the airline from rival IndiGo.

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

'Shopping for clothes won't be a priority'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'Fear psychosis has gripped the entire world.' 'Nobody is going to enter shops freely in the next 5, 6 months.' 'Secondly, the priority has changed.' 'Now that they have seen the bottom of the economy, people will prefer to save for tomorrow.'

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

What happens when Modi addresses the nation at 8 pm?

What happens when Modi addresses the nation at 8 pm?

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Another 8 pm prime ministerial speech. Will this one too lead to a scramble and chaos like his previous 8 pm telecasts?

'Parinda is a Kashmiri villager's impression of Mumbai'

'Parinda is a Kashmiri villager's impression of Mumbai'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Parinda.

Exodus: Gods and Kings Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Exodus: Gods and Kings Contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Win cool prizes.

Rupee tanks 97 paise to 9-month low on weak macro data

Rupee tanks 97 paise to 9-month low on weak macro data

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Forex traders said a stronger dollar also dragged the rupee down.