All stories by SUJIT CHANDRA KUMAR
'V P Singh is needlessly maligned'
Rediff.com30 Dec 2021'As his close associate Som Pal told me, "Mandal was never V P Singh's brainchild. It was a Janata Party commitment he inherited".' 'He would have done it anyway at some point, but the specific timing of his decision was dictated entirely by political exigency -- his government was threatened.' 'It also turned out to be a game changer in Indian politics.'
Alappuzha Killings Stun Kerala
Rediff.com22 Dec 2021What was shocking was the execution of the killings -- calculated, gory and intended to send a chill down the spine.
Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend
Rediff.com24 Nov 2021Though the bride and groom were Roman Catholics, Engels made it clear that it would not be a church wedding for him.
'We had no intention of giving him any positive vibe'
Rediff.com17 Nov 2021'It is not only the hero who displays guts and cleverness but the villain can also have these traits.'
'Alappuzha may get submerged in 20-25 years'
Rediff.com7 Nov 2021'Because of the melting of ice as well as irresponsible human behaviour such as throwing soil and plastic into the sea, there has been a rise in temperature.' 'I fear there will be direct and dangerous consequences for us.'
'Protecting Mother Earth should become a habit'
Rediff.com24 Oct 2021'When we talk of disaster, it is a combination of hazard and vulnerability.' 'If we reduce vulnerability, it will remain a hazard.'
'There seems to be a threat every time it rains'
Rediff.com19 Oct 2021'We have only ourselves to blame.' 'For selfish reasons and greed, we have obstructed many outlets, preventing the water from flowing out, be it rivers, tributaries or small drainage systems.'