News for '-aatma'

Bipasha: I do not want to be an accessory in a film any more

Bipasha: I do not want to be an accessory in a film any more

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

'I want to do films in which I have something to do. Aatma was the best role I got.' Bipasha Basu gets candid about her new film, and the woman that she is.

FM readies roadmap to boost infrastructure spending

FM readies roadmap to boost infrastructure spending

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked various ministries to try to spend more than their capital expenditure targets as well as explore public private partnerships for viable projects. During a meeting with senior government officials to discuss the infrastructure roadmap, she also urged the ministries and their CPSEs to ensure clearance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) dues at the earliest. This was the fifth review meeting by the finance minister with ministries and departments on the infrastructure roadmap.

'There is no disruption of imports from China'

'There is no disruption of imports from China'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Industry realises we cannot overly depend on imports from anywhere including China.'

Bollywood's GHOSTBUSTERS

Bollywood's GHOSTBUSTERS

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at ghostbusters, who have made quite the impression.

What to expect from a Bollywood Bhoot

What to expect from a Bollywood Bhoot

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Creaking doors, freakish old lady, haveli, white sari... 13 things, says Sukanya Verma, you will find in a Bollywod Bhoot film.

'We are not a one language country'

'We are not a one language country'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'This obsession with 'one' is not good for a country like India.'

'Without creating jobs and output, we are waiting for a disaster'

'Without creating jobs and output, we are waiting for a disaster'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'We first need to acknowledge the truth.' 'We are trying to diminish the problem and say, everything is okay and green shoots are emerging.' 'Imagine you are a doctor and not getting accurate medical reports, how do you diagnose and treat the illness?' 'We are not dealing with a terminal illness here, we are dealing with BP and cholesterol, which are imminently curable.'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'

Audio clip hinting at Yediyurappa's removal goes viral

Audio clip hinting at Yediyurappa's removal goes viral

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party president Nalin Kumar Kateel has dismissed as fake an audio clip that hints at possible leadership change in the state, and said it was not his voice.

Review: Tera Intezaar: What an awful film!

Review: Tera Intezaar: What an awful film!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

There is nothing in Tera Intezaar that keeps you hooked.

After Cong, now BJP moves its MLAs to hotel in Raj

After Cong, now BJP moves its MLAs to hotel in Raj

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

While the Congress has cited alleged poaching attempt as a reason for keeping their MLAs in the hotel, the BJP said they moved theirs to train them on the Rajya Sabha poll process.

Will 2022 see some daunting labour reforms?

Will 2022 see some daunting labour reforms?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Ushering in a big wave of reforms by implementing the four labour codes, setting up the national social security fund to cover over 38 crore informal sector workers and improving the ease of doing business will top the agenda of the labour ministry in the New Year. In a major move, the ministry launched the e-Shram portal on August 26, 2021 for creating a national database of over 38 crore informal sector workers. It will help the government to ensure last-mile delivery of benefits of various social security schemes to the informal-sector workers.

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

'You don't ask someone in ICU to start exercising from the next day'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'Today when people are fighting to get their salary, you are telling them you will privatise airports!'

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'How can we tolerate such high-handedness?'

Affordable rental housing complexes soon for urban migrants, poor

Affordable rental housing complexes soon for urban migrants, poor

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Existing vacant government-funded housing complexes will be converted into Affordable Rental Housing Complexes through concession agreements for 25 years.

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

10 Women We Love

10 Women We Love

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite women on Women's Day.

15 ways to ring in 2021 AT HOME!

15 ways to ring in 2021 AT HOME!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma shares a few ideas on how to celebrate NYE inspired by Hindi films.

'Ban on Chinese imports will cripple economy'

'Ban on Chinese imports will cripple economy'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'The ban on Chinese imports is a suicidal step.' 'This will result not only in economic depression, but in a chaotic situation.'

Have Emraan's thrillers done well at the BO?

Have Emraan's thrillers done well at the BO?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

After impressing with his cop act in Mumbai Saga, Emraan Hashmi returns to his favourite genre -- the suspense thriller -- with Chehre.

'The era of the heroes is over'

'The era of the heroes is over'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'With the media and social media pulling them down every second day, there are no heroes left.' 'What we have are actors and we want to see them play characters which are real, human and identifiable.'

'Government doesn't believe unemployment is a problem'

'Government doesn't believe unemployment is a problem'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Unemployment barely figures in the Budget except as a derived demand from the industry and infrastructure.' 'There is no effort at direct attack on unemployment.'

Indigenous Kakrapar atomic plant-3 achieves criticality

Indigenous Kakrapar atomic plant-3 achieves criticality

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

KAPP-3, the country's 23rd nuclear power reactor, is a 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) designed indigenously, the NPCIL said in a release. The components and equipment for the reactor have been manufactured by Indian industries, and its construction was undertaken by various Indian contractors, it said.

Bipasha: Humshakals was the worst experience of my life

Bipasha: Humshakals was the worst experience of my life

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

Bips discusses the challenges of working on a creature film (admittedly inspired from Godzilla and Jurassic Park but a tad small in scale), her rumoured beau, and why Humshakals failed.

Rasbhari review

Rasbhari review

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

You are neither entertained nor enticed in Rasbhari, complains Joginder Tuteja.

Budget sops may lure Mauritius funds to Gift City

Budget sops may lure Mauritius funds to Gift City

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

As per the Budget proposals, migration of a fund to a fund in IFSC will not be regarded as transfer if done on or before March 31, 2023. Transfer of units will be tax neutral. Grandfathered investments of the fund to continue to enjoy capital gains exemption on future sale by the IFSC fund. There is no impact on carry forward of losses for the investee company.

Bipasha: Everything scares me. I am a fattu!

Bipasha: Everything scares me. I am a fattu!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

'Everything scares me. I am a fattu!' Bipasha Basu tells Patcy N.

Twitterati hail PM for mentioning sanitary napkins in I Day speech

Twitterati hail PM for mentioning sanitary napkins in I Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Under the 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra' scheme, the prime minister said, the government has started giving away sanitary napkins at Re 1 to empower women and keep their health in check.

41 coal blocks on sale for commercial mining

41 coal blocks on sale for commercial mining

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The proposed auction has business-friendly terms and conditions, including reduced upfront amount, adjustment of upfront amount against royalty and liberal efficiency parameters to encourage flexibility to operationalise the coal mines. Besides, 100 per cent FDI through automatic route has been allowed.

Revisiting Classics: Meera: Gulzar's Divine Romance

Revisiting Classics: Meera: Gulzar's Divine Romance

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

At a time when angry young man reigned supreme, the delicacy of Gulzar's Meera was lost on viewers looking for gyaan-free masala.

Bigg Boss 14: 'I don't take shit from people'

Bigg Boss 14: 'I don't take shit from people'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'I give it back.'

'Urine' remarks: Ajit Pawar on day-long 'penance fast'

'Urine' remarks: Ajit Pawar on day-long 'penance fast'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Facing a storm of protest over his "urine" remarks on drought situation in Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar sat on a day-long 'aatma-klesh' (penance) fast at Karad in Satara district Sunday morning.

Northeast has potential to become India's growth engine: PM

Northeast has potential to become India's growth engine: PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Manipur water supply project via video link.

First look: Bipasha HOTS up Maxim cover

First look: Bipasha HOTS up Maxim cover

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

The actress looks superhot on the December issue of Maxim.

Bored? Solve the Alone puzzle, right here!

Bored? Solve the Alone puzzle, right here!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Here's a super fun way to while away your time!

FM urges pvt banks to ensure smooth liquidity for MSMEs

FM urges pvt banks to ensure smooth liquidity for MSMEs

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The finance minister chaired a meeting through video conference with major private banks and NBFCs to ensure effective rollout of ECLGS and uninterrupted liquidity to Indian MSMEs in this difficult time.

PIX: Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh at VB Rajendra Prasad's funeral

PIX: Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh at VB Rajendra Prasad's funeral

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

VB Rajendra Prasad passed away on January 12 of age-related ailments. He was 82.

HOT: Sultry Bipasha reveals her dark side

HOT: Sultry Bipasha reveals her dark side

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

The Aatma star turned up the heat as a showstopper for Shantanu and Nikhil's show.

Review: Newton isn't a movie of answers, but tough questions

Review: Newton isn't a movie of answers, but tough questions

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

While filled with startling insights and questions, and buoyed by terrific performances throughout, Newton suffers from a lack of end-to-end clarity. It is a near-great film but one that for some reason doesn't express itself fully, feels Sreehari Nair.

'Economic package is like an onion'

'Economic package is like an onion'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'You peel one layer, then another layer, then another, but in the end, you will see that there is no onion inside.' 'This package has been packaged well, but there is nothing much inside the package!'