News for '-assi'

AAP's Somnath Bharti assaulted allegedly by BJP workers

AAP's Somnath Bharti assaulted allegedly by BJP workers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti was on Wednesday assaulted allegedly by BJP workers at the Assi ghat in Varanasi when he went there to participate in an election-related programme.

Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Prez palace in Kabul

Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Prez palace in Kabul

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The Taliban has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack on the presidential palace in Kabul where a press conference was scheduled by President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday. Multiple explosions and gunfire were reported near the presidential palace, which is the site for several important organisations.

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Gilberto Fleitas, the head of the investigations unit of the Paraguayan police, said Ronaldinho and his brother were taken into custody just hours after a judge refused to ratify a prosecutor's proposal for an alternative punishment.

In Varanasi, chai pe charcha is just about Modi

In Varanasi, chai pe charcha is just about Modi

Rediff.com7 May 2014

These days, a good dose of Narendra Modi is served along with piping hot cup of tea at Varanasi's favourite melting pot, Pappu ki Adi. Differing voices are silenced at once, discovers Anita Katyal.

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday enjoyed a boat ride with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Ganga with a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the temple city.

Ronaldinho adapting to jail with usual smile, says prison warden

Ronaldinho adapting to jail with usual smile, says prison warden

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Former Brazil and Barcelona player Ronaldinho Gaucho his brother Roberto Assis, who were arrested on Friday for using a false Paraguayan passport, would present their case to a judge on Tuesday.

Nikhil Advani to direct desi Homeland

Nikhil Advani to direct desi Homeland

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Purab Kohli and Satyadeep Mishra play the lead in the desi adaptation of Homeland.

Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Here is a look at the life and career of Jose Mourinho, the charismatic Portuguese manager, who will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after reaching an agreement with the club on Monday to leave three years before the end of his contract:

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Sai's Take: The Akki-Modi Dil ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'So we had Akshay Kumar dressed up like Robert Vadra on his offday, and trying to not look fan-struck...'

Review: My Boss is a loud copy of a Hollywood film

Review: My Boss is a loud copy of a Hollywood film

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Starring Dileep and Mamta Mohandas in the lead the film is just another loud gender war.

Menon discusses reconciliation efforts with Sri Lanka

Menon discusses reconciliation efforts with Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Sri Lanka on Friday briefed India about steps being taken towards political reconciliation with ethnic Tamils, amid a growing unease over the slow pace of reforms to enable devolution of power to the war ravaged north.

US anti-LeT team operates in India, 4 other nations

US anti-LeT team operates in India, 4 other nations

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

United States Special forces teams are currently stationed in five South Asian countries including India as part of the counter-terrorism co-operation with these nations, a top Pentagon commander has disclosed.

Like Gautam Menon's Neethaane En Ponvasantham trailer?

Like Gautam Menon's Neethaane En Ponvasantham trailer?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Have a look at the trailer and tell us!

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Modi@1: All that's changed in Amethi, Rae Bareli, Varanasi, or not

Modi@1: All that's changed in Amethi, Rae Bareli, Varanasi, or not

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Have Amethi and Rae Bareli got rough treatment in the last one year? Has Varanasi become cleaner? Business Standard's Manavi Kapur finds out

India, Russia agreed Afghanistan a serious issue: PM

India, Russia agreed Afghanistan a serious issue: PM

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said both India and Russia are agreed that the Afghanistan problem is a "serious" issue, observing that whatever happens there is of deep interest to them and to all the neighbours of the strife-torn country.

US to send energy expert to help India cut Iran oil imports

US to send energy expert to help India cut Iran oil imports

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The US will send its top energy expert to India next week to help the country reduce dependence on Iranian oil, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said as she lauded the steps taken by New Delhi on the issue.

CBI court rejects Raja's plea to witness 2G scam trial in SC

CBI court rejects Raja's plea to witness 2G scam trial in SC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Former telecom minister A Raja's plea to witness and assist his counsel during the proceedings in the Supreme Court on the 2G scam case was on Friday dismissed by a Delhi court. Raja, in his application, had sought permission to appear and witness the judicial proceedings in the apex court so that he can assist his lawyer Sushil Kumar there.

Satellite town plan to go beyond 2012 deadline

Satellite town plan to go beyond 2012 deadline

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The pilot scheme to develop satellite towns around seven mega cities will spill over to the 12th Plan period (2013 to 2018), as against the original deadline of April 2012.

Say cheese, to these Bollywood stars

Say cheese, to these Bollywood stars

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Here's a look at actors, who have played photographers in films.

Ronaldinho signs for Brazil's Flamengo, says club

Ronaldinho signs for Brazil's Flamengo, says club

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

Former World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has signed a four-year contract with Flamengo in a bid to revive his flagging career and win a place in Brazil's 2014 World Cup squad.

Pak grateful for aid, says US general

Pak grateful for aid, says US general

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

"I think they're impressed. They're grateful. I have seen many occasions when these civilians have approached both the Pakistani military service members as well as our own pilots, crew chiefs, cargo handlers, to express their gratitude, their thanks that someone has come to their assistance," Brigadier General Michael Nagata, the US Defense Representative in Pakistan, said.

CPM for 'coordinated action' against Naxals

CPM for 'coordinated action' against Naxals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Wednesday said the brutal Maoist attack in Dantewada, in which 76 security personnel were killed, is a reminder that no state government can single-handedly tackle Naxal violence and called for a coordinated action by the Centre and the states.

Same name but different era as Toons make return

Same name but different era as Toons make return

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Newcastle United return to the Premier League without their customary big-name managers, high-profile signings and unlikely ambitions after a healthy dose of realism from a year spent in the second division.

India wants US to streamline export controls

India wants US to streamline export controls

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

New Delhi identified the specific barriers which it said were coming in the way of high-technology trade at the day-long seventh meeting of the US-India high-technology cooperation group in Washington.

Censor Board bans Sunny Deol's film on Varanasi's dark side

Censor Board bans Sunny Deol's film on Varanasi's dark side

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The film courted controversy when its trailer got leaked on the internet.

Pak agrees to joint missile inspection with US

Pak agrees to joint missile inspection with US

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The United States has taken 'very seriously' the reports about illegal modifications made in the American-made Harpoon anti-ship missile by Pakistan, to expand capabilities to strike land targets, a potential threat to India, even as Islamabad has agreed to 'mutual inspections'. "This is something that we take very seriously. We have raised the issue with the Pakistani government," said Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P J Crowley.

US Congress delegation meets PM

US Congress delegation meets PM

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The Indo-US relations on Monday came up for review as an American Congressional delegation led by Senator Judd Gregg met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Pic: Sarabjit's family meets Raj Thackeray

Pic: Sarabjit's family meets Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Family members of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian national on death row in a Pakistani prison, on Saturday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray. Sarabjit's sister Dalbir Kaur, her husband Baldev Singh and Sarabjit's daughter Swapandeep Kaur met Raj at his residence in central Mumbai.Describing their plight to Raj, Dalbir alleged that the government was not making the required efforts to seek Sarabjit's release.

Drought: Bihar demands Rs 23,000 cr aid

Drought: Bihar demands Rs 23,000 cr aid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Stressing the role of National Rural Employment Guarantee Act during drought, the chief minister said Bihar might require Rs 23,000 crore -- Rs 10,000 crore under GR, more than Rs 10,000 crore under NREGA and over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) for subsidy on diesel and other farm inputs.

Box Office: Kedarnath opens well

Box Office: Kedarnath opens well

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

'S Asia poses greatest risk to US'

'S Asia poses greatest risk to US'

Rediff.com15 May 2008

An influential US lawmaker, who heads the Congressional Committee that has jurisdiction over matters pertaining to the subcontinent, has warned that South Asia poses the greatest terrorist threat to the United States. Congressman Gary L Ackerman, New York Democrat, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia, declared, "South Asia is arguably the place from which America faces the greatest terrorist threat."

Varanasi: PM holds mega roadshow, performs Ganga Aarti

Varanasi: PM holds mega roadshow, performs Ganga Aarti

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In a show strength, he was joined by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders.

Milan fail to agree Ronaldinho fee

Milan fail to agree Ronaldinho fee

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

AC Milan have failed to agree a transfer fee with Barcelona for Ronaldinho after a preliminary discussion.

Inter considering Ronaldinho bid

Inter considering Ronaldinho bid

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Inter Milan are considering trying to hijack AC Milan's pursuit of Barcelona forward Ronaldinho, Inter president Massimo Moratti said on Sunday. Inter are likely to lose Luis Figo to retirement at the end of the season and another creative player is on their wishlist.

River Ganga: Holy for most, septic almost

River Ganga: Holy for most, septic almost

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

Despite hundreds of crores of rupees being spent to clean the Ganga, the lifeline of north India, pollution levels in the river have reached septic levels at certain points with dissolved oxygen dropping to alarmingly low levels.

Will Ronaldinho join Chelsea?

Will Ronaldinho join Chelsea?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

If a report in a British newspaper is to be believed, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich held talks with the Brazilian's brother last weekend to discuss the transfer.

PIX: Shraddha, Jacqueline get ready for Christmas

PIX: Shraddha, Jacqueline get ready for Christmas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Celebs share their Christmas celebration pictures!

Simmba on way to becoming a hit

Simmba on way to becoming a hit

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Are SEZs a good idea?

Are SEZs a good idea?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

SEZs are business-friendly but not market-friendly. They work against an economic policy that promotes competition.