News for '-broom'

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

BJP, AAP celebrate early Holi with poll victory

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Here are some of the glimpses.

Will AAP's broom sweep out BJP, Congress in Karnataka?

Will AAP's broom sweep out BJP, Congress in Karnataka?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Over 100,000 members have joined the party's state unit, says Praveen Bose

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Fandom of Kejriwal, who led the AAP to a scintillating win in the February 8 polls bagging 62 of the 70 seats, was visible as people chose innovative ways to express their sentiments at the venue that was transformed into a sea of colours as the crowd waved party flags and the tricolours.

'5 saal phir se Kejriwal': AAP celebrates win

'5 saal phir se Kejriwal': AAP celebrates win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Carrying blue and white balloons, buntings and giant cut-outs of their leader Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party workers went into celebratory mode at the party headquarters on Tuesday as trends showed the party was set for a massive victory in the Delhi Assembly polls. Grooving to the tunes of the party's campaign song - 'Lage Raho Kejriwal' - and drumbeats, hundreds of AAP workers celebrated at the party office.

Hayden ready to help solve Australia's batting woes

Hayden ready to help solve Australia's batting woes

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Batting great Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting woes in the ongoing four-Test series if asked.

An old broom can sweep cleaner: Tharoor

An old broom can sweep cleaner: Tharoor

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

India's nominee for the United Nations secretary general's post Shashi Tharoor has rejected the contention that lack of political experience would be a hindrance in performing his duties as the world body's chief.

Gujarat's youths, women support AAP, will win more than 92 seats: Kejriwal

Gujarat's youths, women support AAP, will win more than 92 seats: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

He said the people of Gujarat do not love him, state AAP president Gopal Italia or chief ministerial face Isudan Gadhvi but extending support because they feel AAP can resolve their issues

Modi nominates Ganguly, Mumbai's 'Dabbewale' to take up the broom

Modi nominates Ganguly, Mumbai's 'Dabbewale' to take up the broom

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Taking forward his Swachh Bharat campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday revisited his constituency and lauded people for helping rid the Assi Ghat of mounds of soil and garbage to restore the historical site to its old glory.

AAP will replace Congress nationally: Raghav Chadha

AAP will replace Congress nationally: Raghav Chadha

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

With the Aam Aadmi Party looking set for a clean sweep in the Punjab assembly polls, its leader Raghav Chadha on Thursday said the party will emerge as the national and natural replacement of the Congress in the coming days.

New Army chief wields the broom, reshuffles top generals

New Army chief wields the broom, reshuffles top generals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

The most significant transfers effected by Gen Bikram Singh was that of former Director General Military Operations, Lt Gen AK Choudhury, to an insignificant, non-operational post as General Officer Commanding, Bengal Area, based in Kolkata, reports RS Chauhan

QUIZ: Guess the symbol of the political party

QUIZ: Guess the symbol of the political party

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

A ceiling fan, a bungalow, a broom and a mango -- these are just some of the unusual symbols voters can expect to see on their ballot papers as they head to cast their vote over the coming weeks. As you get ready to exercise your franchise, take the Rediff.com quiz to test your political knowledge. Let's go!

When A President Disliked A PM

When A President Disliked A PM

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

How could a President, seen as a political time-server, have manoeuvred things to a stage where he could strike fear into the heart of a prime minister who, only two-and-a-half years before, had been elected with the largest majority in history?

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Breaks Asian record.

AAP's spectacular debut: Not a 'clean' sweep, but close enough!

AAP's spectacular debut: Not a 'clean' sweep, but close enough!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

When the fledgling Aam Aadmi Party was allotted the 'broom' as its poll symbol just 100 days ago, there may have been ominous signs for the Congress which had ruled Delhi for 15 straight years, if one went by some historic broom lore.

Ross Taylor returns to NZ side after eye surgery

Ross Taylor returns to NZ side after eye surgery

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has returned to side after recovering from eye surgery in late November and will rejoin the Test team for their two-match series against Bangladesh. Taylor had surgery to remove a pterygium, or growth, on his left eye that had affected his vision after the second Test victory against Pakistan in Hamilton. "It's great to have Ross back," New Zealand selector Gavin Larsen said in a statement on Thursday. "He has a phenomenal record that speaks for itself and he's coming off a terrific hundred in his last Test.

BJP's presidential candidate Murmu sweeps temple floor before leaving for Delhi

BJP's presidential candidate Murmu sweeps temple floor before leaving for Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The National Democratic Alliance's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu swept the floor of a Shiva temple in her locality in Rairangpur, in this nondescript, tribal-dominated town in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district at the crack of dawn on Wednesday, ahead of her journey to Delhi.

Ex-army officers, engineers and doctors hold the AAP broom in Raj

Ex-army officers, engineers and doctors hold the AAP broom in Raj

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Until now, a bipolar contest has been taking place in the desert state between the BJP and the Congress, so it will be interesting to see how many AAP candidates taste success in reaching parliament, says Shahnawaz Akhtar.

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka split points after match washed out

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka split points after match washed out

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

At 13:57 local time, the umpires finally decided to officially abandon the match.

Remembering Mother Teresa, 25 Years On

Remembering Mother Teresa, 25 Years On

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Twenty five years after her passing, Mother Teresa's congregation continues to work selflessly in the homes she set up for abandoned babies, leprosy victims and the dying destitute, reports Payal Singh Mohanka.

Bigg Boss 15: Rakhi feels Tejasswi will win

Bigg Boss 15: Rakhi feels Tejasswi will win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Which contestant will be the fifth member to enter the finale week?

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

If Kerala wants to sustain its room for independent thinking and talk back to Delhi when needed, it should put its finances in order. Or - if one takes the North East example - Kerala's political posturing may end up commensurate with its financial dependence on others, suggests Shyam G Menon.

Delayed by roadshow, Kejriwal fails to file nomination

Delayed by roadshow, Kejriwal fails to file nomination

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Scores of supporters walked in the rally holding brooms as he waved to them and flashed the victory sign amid chants of "Acchhe beete panch saal, lage raho Kejriwal" (5 years went well, go on Kejriwal).

Kejriwal undertakes road show to connect with Varanasi voters

Kejriwal undertakes road show to connect with Varanasi voters

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

On the second day of his visit to Varanasi, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday undertook a road show in the rural parts and interacted with villagers, including farmers, in a bid to make inroads in the temple town where he is facing a formidable rival in the Bharatiya Janata Party's Narendra Modi.

De Grandhomme, Raval earn NZ central contracts

De Grandhomme, Raval earn NZ central contracts

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Batsman Neil Broom has also been offered a contract after he was recalled to the national side following a lengthy absence to replace Ross Taylor while he recovered from eye surgery.

PIX: Now, Amitabh Bachchan sweeps the streets

PIX: Now, Amitabh Bachchan sweeps the streets

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Bollywood brigade is out on the streets for a noble cause.

PM Modi lauds Omar for joining 'Swachh Bharat' campaign

PM Modi lauds Omar for joining 'Swachh Bharat' campaign

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appreciated Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for taking up the broom and cleaning a street in Srinagar, saying it was a "wonderful effort" which will strengthen the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign.

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Across Nongriat's double decker root-bridge

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

UNESCO is looking at adding another Indian locale to its prestigious index of World Heritage Sites -- Meghalaya's Living Root-Bridges.

'AAP tries to project itself as a more Hindutva party than the BJP'

'AAP tries to project itself as a more Hindutva party than the BJP'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'Kejriwal tries to project that his party is not Hindu virodhi.'

New Zealand name 9-man core team for India tour

New Zealand name 9-man core team for India tour

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

New Zealand will play three ODIs, starting with the opening match in Mumbai on October 22. It will be followed by three Twenty20s.

Repentant Kejriwal cleans dishes at Golden Temple

Repentant Kejriwal cleans dishes at Golden Temple

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday morning apologised at the Golden Temple for mistakes made by that party that included equating a manifesto with the Guru Granth Sahib and printing its symbol, the broom, on the cover of the document alongside a picture of the holiest Sikh shrine.

PIX: Big B promotes Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

PIX: Big B promotes Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The Bollywood superstar participated in the event along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

These 10 images prove that it's an odd, odd world out there...

Kohli, Thakur participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Kohli, Thakur participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

India's Test captain Virat Kohli and BCCI President Anurag Thakur swept the stands at the EdenGardens as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Sunday.

On the Goddess trail in Mumbai

On the Goddess trail in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Arundhuti Dasgupta maps a trail from the southernmost tip to its suburbs.

Paralympics: Bhavinaben enters TT semis, assured bronze

Paralympics: Bhavinaben enters TT semis, assured bronze

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Bhavinaben Patel scripted history on Friday, becoming the first Indian table tennis player to secure a medal in the Paralympics after entering the semi-finals with a stunning straight-game win over world No. 5 Borislava Peric Rankovic of Serbia in the women's singles Class 4 event, in Tokyo. The 34-year-old won her quarter-final 11-5, 11-6, 11-7 in 18 minutes.

PHOTOS: It's music, masti for AAP

PHOTOS: It's music, masti for AAP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

AAP supporters broke out into song and dance outside the AAP offices.

Muggles, enter the magical world of Harry Potter

Muggles, enter the magical world of Harry Potter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Potter fans, here is an exhibition that will leave you spellbound!

Aam Aadmi Party celebrates, Congress licks wounds, BJP introspects

Aam Aadmi Party celebrates, Congress licks wounds, BJP introspects

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Waving brooms (the Aam Aadmi Party's election symbol) and placards, jubilant supporters of the party on Sunday converged outside its office in large numbers after its impressive performance in the Delhi assembly election.

Remarkable Stoinis century not enough for Australia

Remarkable Stoinis century not enough for Australia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Marcus Stoinis scored his maiden one-day century but it was not enough to give an undermanned Australia an astonishing victory in the opening match of their one-day series against New Zealand at Eden Park on Monday.

Williamson equals Crowe record for most Test tons, thwarts Proteas

Williamson equals Crowe record for most Test tons, thwarts Proteas

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Williamson had moved to 148 at stumps with Mitchell Santner on 13, the home side holding a seven run lead over South Africa's first innings of 314.