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Give Agniveers A Chance!

Give Agniveers A Chance!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Such public domain discussions affect their morale and dedication -- and that, if anything, will definitely affect combat-effectiveness, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).

'Humbug': Doctors warn against cow dung as Covid cure

'Humbug': Doctors warn against cow dung as Covid cure

Rediff.com11 May 2021

A small group of people has been visiting a cow shelter run by Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul Vishwavidya Prathisthanam in Ahmedabad to take the therapy, believing that it increases immunity against COVID-19.

'Gurumurthy must be sacked from RBI'

'Gurumurthy must be sacked from RBI'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

'For a responsible person like him to utter such nonsense is shameful.' 'He is not fit to be a director on the RBI central board.'

'Congress is not afraid of BJP poachers'

'Congress is not afraid of BJP poachers'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'This is a new Congress. Let the BJP be warned.'

Allegations against Teltumbde prima facie true: Court in Elgar Parishad case

Allegations against Teltumbde prima facie true: Court in Elgar Parishad case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The court has also said it does not find the accusations against Teltumbde to be 'inherently improbable' or 'wholly unbelievable', and prima facie he was involved in furthering activities of a banned organisation.

Anand Teltumbde 'active member' of CPI (Maoist): NIA

Anand Teltumbde 'active member' of CPI (Maoist): NIA

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, is an 'active member' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist and 'deeply involved' in furtherance of the outfit's agenda, the National Investigatoin Agency (NIA) has told a special court in Mumbai.

'23 dissenters' feel the heat in the Congress

'23 dissenters' feel the heat in the Congress

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Even though it was stated that no action would be taken against the senior leaders who had written to Sonia Gandhi, they say that the retaliation had already begun, reports Aditi Phadnis

'Accidental Prime Minister is a homage to Dr Singh'

'Accidental Prime Minister is a homage to Dr Singh'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

'We have worked hard to make a big epic homage to a man, scholar and politician, who is misunderstood.'

Vyapam scam: 'People will continue to die'

Vyapam scam: 'People will continue to die'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

'The big fish are still out there and people will continue to die till they are brought to justice.'

Rahul and the politics of humility

Rahul and the politics of humility

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

'His humble words are no substitute for a clear vision for the future of the country. But humility has its own power, its own impact.' 'And it's probably more than that of a monogrammed suit,' says Shuma Raha.

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Review: Gold is let down by Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

It's only when Gold moves away from Akshay Kumar's blundering Bangla and hockey humbug to become a story of grace among go-getters that it comes close to becoming the movie it should have been, says Sukanya Verma.

Lessons from Bollywood: What NOT to do on Valentine's Day

Lessons from Bollywood: What NOT to do on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

10 dating boo boos to avoid on V-Day.

'Nowhere in Islam does it say women should cover their face'

'Nowhere in Islam does it say women should cover their face'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'I don't believe the talk of free will.' 'They are either forced to dress like this, or indoctrinated.'

'I'm certain Pak will not hang Jadhav'

'I'm certain Pak will not hang Jadhav'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

'At some stage they will convert it to life imprisonment or something else,' says Former R&AW officer and author of Mission R&AW R K Yadav.

10 books to look forward to in 2018

10 books to look forward to in 2018

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

There are several books that Aakar Patel wishes were being written but aren't. Fortunately, there's plenty coming up this year that he's eagerly awaiting.

A roundup of all the TAMASHA in Bollywood

A roundup of all the TAMASHA in Bollywood

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Last week in Bollywood -- what stars said and didn't say, did and didn't do.

India must do more to back Balochistan struggle

India must do more to back Balochistan struggle

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

The magnitude of atrocities inflicted by the Pakistani establishment on the Baloch people is unimaginable, says Dr Abhay Jere.

We will field a strong candidate against Modi: Aam Aadmi Party

We will field a strong candidate against Modi: Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday said that they will put up a strong candidate against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Bollywood's hilarious retro moments!

Bollywood's hilarious retro moments!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

These Bollywood gems truly deserve two thumbs up!

Exclusive! In his 90s, his energy could put a 9 year old to shame!

Exclusive! In his 90s, his energy could put a 9 year old to shame!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

'For 87 years of his life, Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar walked the path of fire and taught yoga to people who were not even interested in learning.'

How Congress spokespersons defend the indefensible

How Congress spokespersons defend the indefensible

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

A Ganesh Nadar listens in during Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha's speech to the IMC in Mumbai.

'As a wife, Ram Kapoor's kissing scene with Sakshi Tanwar shocked me'

'As a wife, Ram Kapoor's kissing scene with Sakshi Tanwar shocked me'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

'People, who think Sunny Leone comes with baggage, are all humbug. She has made people look at the porn industry with a lot of respect.' Gautami Kapoor on husband Ram Kapoor, Sunny Leone, and her new TV show, Tere Sheher Mein.

L K Advani: The emperor has no clothes

L K Advani: The emperor has no clothes

Rediff.com9 May 2013

The opposition's anger with the government's conduct has been widely shared by the media. The opposition's minimum demand for allowing the House to function normally was that the law minister should resign, and the railway minister be sacked.

Hyderabad's fish prasadam attracts millions

Hyderabad's fish prasadam attracts millions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Hyderabad's famous Goud family started distributing "fish-prasadam" on Tuesday evening coinciding with the onset of Mirgasirkarti or monsoon season in Andhra Pradesh.

Gadkari blames 'senior leaders' for BJP's plight

Gadkari blames 'senior leaders' for BJP's plight

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

After two successive Lok Sabha election defeats, the Bharatiya Janata Party was in an introspective mood on Wednesday with its president Nitin Gadkari making a blunt speech attacking unnamed leaders for the party's plight, while senior leader L K Advani asked partymen to work for cohesion.

Stay away from Silambattam

Stay away from Silambattam

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Lakshmi Movie Makers's Tamil film Silambattam, directed by debutant director Saravanan, appears to have everything lined up for a B and C Centre win. But if you're a discerning viewer, stay away.

Team India needs a big brother: Dungarpur

Team India needs a big brother: Dungarpur

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The former BCCI president says more than a coach, the team needs someone who can walk up to the players and talk to them.

Ayodhya: 10 reasons why India cannot move on

Ayodhya: 10 reasons why India cannot move on

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

'India does not possess the political leadership with the moral fibre or the necessary willpower among its key battling constituents to create a national reconciliation.'

Politicians care a damn about our money

Politicians care a damn about our money

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

'Whoever lives and works close to New Delhi's seat of power knows what a humbug it is when ministers and political leaders announce that he or she will travel by economy class or, worse, travels by train while living in the cosiest homes and the most secured zones in an insecure India.'

Special: The growth of Sonia, Rahul's 'non-profit' firm

Special: The growth of Sonia, Rahul's 'non-profit' firm

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

How did not-for-profit firm owned 76 per cent by Congress chief Sonia Gandi and her son Rahul possess real estate worth hundreds of crores? N Sundaresha Subramanian and Kavita Chowdhury report

Humdum is not humdrum!

Humdum is not humdrum!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

I have no regrets, says Ajit Jogi

I have no regrets, says Ajit Jogi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

But the former Chhattisgarh chief minister admitted he committed a mistake by not consulting the Congress leadership.

Jobless growth, ha'ah!

Jobless growth, ha'ah!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

The wage data from the latest NSS round throw up some really wonky stuff.

Abuse as argument

Abuse as argument

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

It is only the apex court that can decelerate, though not stop, the march of casteism. Politicians have not opposed and will not oppose the expanding scope of reservations

Review: Luck By Chance

Review: Luck By Chance

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Zoya Akhtar more than lives up to her lineage of visionary sensibilities. Be it in the clarity of her nicely-spread thoughts, the dignity with which she projects the community of strugglers and their unrealised dreams or her perceptive music sense.

Indians, awake!

Indians, awake!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

Flavors elicits and deserves smiles

Flavors elicits and deserves smiles

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

What Amit Shah's fall really means

What Amit Shah's fall really means

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Amit Shah's fall has dented his boss Narendra Modi's eligibility to some day lead non-Congress centrist parties at the Centre. Here lies the real win for the Congress, as this will play as an advantage for its future leadership, says Sheela Bhatt.

Ten Sports told to give live feed to DD

Ten Sports told to give live feed to DD

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Ten Sports to provide live telecast feed of cricket matches between India and Pakistan to Doordarshan.