All stories by Manish Sain
Tharoor says Cong must tweak state, national poll strategy, cites 2019 results
Rediff.com16 Jun 2023He cited the Congress' poor performance in the 2019 general election after victories in assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh the previous year to buttress his point.
Govt has reduced Parliament to 'notice board': Tharoor
Rediff.com20 Jan 2023During a session titled 'Sustaining Democracy; Nurturing Democracy', he claimed that tightening the already stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a way that kept people like Siddique Kappan in jail for two years without bail is one of the many ways the current dispensation has 'managed to depart from the democratic spirit of the Constitution'.
Danish was extraordinarily courageous, says father
Rediff.com17 Jul 2021"He was a very calm and quiet, a very loving son. He loved children a lot. A very emotional person," the retired Jamia professor said a day after the grim news of Danish Siddiqui's death reached Delhi.
Coronavirus leaves Ravana effigy business on last legs
Rediff.com24 Oct 2020Hundreds of artisans every Dussehra would earn enough this season to see them through the entire year. Not this time though with COVID-19 continuing its spread and fear of contracting the disease keeping most people away from festivities.
Why are the TikTokers struggling?
Rediff.com14 Sep 2020Two months after TikTok ban: Influencers busy rebuilding their fan base as homegrown apps enjoy 'gold rush'.
These 'clownselors' heal patients one smile at a time
Rediff.com25 Jul 2019Volunteers dressed as clowns visit hospitals and old-age homes to spread cheer and dispel the gloom of ill health and old age.
What lies ahead for the big cat in the wild, wild world?
Rediff.com28 Jul 2018On International Tiger Day, India is still a long way from making sure that the future of our national animal is safe.
Delhi's Burari deaths put spotlight on occult practices
Rediff.com5 Jul 2018According to experts, religious and spiritual influences can affect life decisions beyond the normal.
Let's talk about post partum depression
Rediff.com11 Apr 2018Contrary to the picture of a mother looking fondly at the child in her arms, experts stress that many women go through severe anger, insomnia, self-loathing and even suicidal thoughts after giving birth.
World Suicide Day: Let them know you are there
Rediff.com9 Sep 2017Compassion and concern from family and friends can help prevent the suicide of a loved one.