News for '-chandra-shekhar'

Real reason behind Bandhan Bank's rising NPA

Real reason behind Bandhan Bank's rising NPA

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Over 75 per cent of the bank's Rs 175 crore NPA arises from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Why SAIL chief opposes sharing profits from mines

Why SAIL chief opposes sharing profits from mines

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Last week, Chandra Shekhar Verma did something rather uncharacteristic for a state-owned company chieftain, especially one reputed to be a stickler for rules. The Steel Authority of India (SAIL) chairman - its youngest ever - openly criticised the government.

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

'Sabarmati ke Sant' an insult to armed revolutionaries: Anil Vij

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

The minister said the lyrics of the song did not make any mention of the large number of freedom fighters who launched an armed struggle to free the country.

Seven persons drown after boat capsizes

Seven persons drown after boat capsizes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The boat carrying 15 people capsized in the Ganga river while it was travelling towards the Karsaura Ghat. Eight of the occupants were rescued.

Court modifies bail order, allows Aazad to visit Delhi

Court modifies bail order, allows Aazad to visit Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Aazad may visit Delhi for medical reasons and election purposes. The court had earlier restrained him from visiting Delhi for four weeks and directed him to not hold any 'dharna' till the elections in the national capital.

Aazad seeks relaxation in bail conditions; visits Jama Masjid

Aazad seeks relaxation in bail conditions; visits Jama Masjid

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Out on bail, the Bhim Army chief said 'it will be shameful if I don't call him out for saying that those indulging in violence can be identified by their clothes itself'.

How Bandhan Financial plans to run a unique bank

How Bandhan Financial plans to run a unique bank

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Bandhan Financial Services, which was given a banking licence on Wednesday, hopes to come up with a unique business model, with a mix of doorstep and retail banking.

SC on quota: Anti-quota students celebrate

SC on quota: Anti-quota students celebrate

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The students also demanded the immediate resignation of Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh for putting the government in this shameful position.

Shekhar lived by his principles, almost always

Shekhar lived by his principles, almost always

Rediff.com8 Jul 2007

The image that he had of a man of principles suffered a dent when he split with V P Singh and formed a minority government in 1991 with Congress support, only to be pulled down within a few months

Kidney scam: Technician's statement recorded

Kidney scam: Technician's statement recorded

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

A technician, who worked for kidney thugs involved in the multi-crore organ transplant racket, on Monday recorded his statement before a Delhi court following the CBI's claim that he wanted to admit his guilt in the case.

Review: Patre Loves Padma

Review: Patre Loves Padma

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Patre Loves Padma has lots of weak points. Other than melodious music composition by Arjun and good cinematographic work by Cine Tech Soori, this movie has nothing going for it.

Meet the men behind Akhilesh's UP election charge

Meet the men behind Akhilesh's UP election charge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

For the first time, Akhilesh is leading the SP almost single-handed into a major election, but he is not the only one running the show Shikha Shalini reports.

Fresh chargesheet against Telgi

Fresh chargesheet against Telgi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed another chargesheet against Abdul Karim Telgi, prime accused in the fake stamps racket, and four others for making and selling counterfeit government stamps.

NCDEX, Intel to set up rural info kiosks

NCDEX, Intel to set up rural info kiosks

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

The Community PCs' will keep farmers informed about the prices of various commodities in wholesale markets.

Sunil Dutt's Delhi home 'illegally occupied'

Sunil Dutt's Delhi home 'illegally occupied'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

298 quarters are illegally occupied.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

Shaheen Bagh mediators file report in sealed cover in SC

Shaheen Bagh mediators file report in sealed cover in SC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Former Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah had earlier told the top court that the protest was peaceful and inconvenience being caused to commuters was due to barricades "unnecessarily" put by police on roads far away from the site.

US-based FIS pips Infy, TCS to get Bandhan bank contract

US-based FIS pips Infy, TCS to get Bandhan bank contract

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Bandhan expects to commence banking operations in 2015, by opening nearly 600 branches targeting 10 million customers.

PHOTOS: PM serves langar at Golden Temple

PHOTOS: PM serves langar at Golden Temple

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

"Modi is the first prime minister of the country who served langar to the devotees in the GoldenTemple," Chief Information Officer Gurbachan Singh said.

Ganguly, Gokhale leap into joint lead

Ganguly, Gokhale leap into joint lead

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

The duo joined overnight leaders Pavel Kotsur, Saidali Iuldachev and Serik Temirbaev at the top after the penultimate round in the Parsvanath chess tournament.

Bihar politician shot dead

Bihar politician shot dead

Rediff.com16 Jul 2006

Baidyanath Prasad was a senior Janata Dal-United leader.

Quota: Kanpur varsity students join strike

Quota: Kanpur varsity students join strike

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The hunger strike by the students of IIT, Kanpur, entered the third day on Monday with a group of students from the Kanpur University joining them in their protest against the passage of reservation in higher education bill in the Lok Sabha.

Bandhan's Ghosh must act fast on a succession plan

Bandhan's Ghosh must act fast on a succession plan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

In any case, Ghosh could take lessons from the best professionally managed companies all over the world that always groom the CEO successors well in advance.

Why doesn't Sinha ask his son to quit the government?

Why doesn't Sinha ask his son to quit the government?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Just as the mighty Bhim sacrificed his son Ghatotkach and Arjun sacrificed his son Abhimanyu in the battle against Kauravas, Yashwant Sinha must ask his son Jayant to sacrifice his ministerial office, says Sudhir Bisht.

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

India can't afford a Punjab in unrest

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The Sikhs, especially in Punjab, are already angry and frustrated, cautions Shekhar Gupta.

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Modi needs to listen to our economists

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

We have a government with an extremely weak economic team advising a PM who hardly pays attention to their thoughts, says Jayanta Roy.

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Harivansh goes on 1-day fast over Oppn's 'humiliation'

Harivansh goes on 1-day fast over Oppn's 'humiliation'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

He announced his 24-hour fast in a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, speaking at length about his anguish over the ruckus in the House during the passage of two farm bills on Sunday.

What Defeat in UP Will Mean for Brand Modi

What Defeat in UP Will Mean for Brand Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Any defeat for the BJP now would imply that anti-incumbency against Modi has set in, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Delhi University VC suspended over 'dereliction of duty'

Delhi University VC suspended over 'dereliction of duty'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Tyagi is possibly the first Delhi University VC to face suspension. University officials said such an action had not been taken against any VC in at least three decades.

If not Rahul, who can lead the Opposition?

If not Rahul, who can lead the Opposition?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'It is entirely possible that Sonia Gandhi wants her son to be prime minister.' 'If so, it is game, set and match to the BJP,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

Robert Vadra's custodial interrogation required: ED to HC

Robert Vadra's custodial interrogation required: ED to HC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

"Not confessing" to allegations against him does not mean he was not cooperating, Vadra's lawyer said.

Has Sachin Pilot's ambition cost him dear?

Has Sachin Pilot's ambition cost him dear?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'The BJP may well be his ultimate destination.' 'In the process, he has probably shot himself in the foot.' 'It is unlikely that either Scindia or Pilot will be anything other than a No 3 or a No 4 in the Modi-Shah dispensation,' predicts Amulya Ganguli.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Unnao: Murder case booked, no apparent injury marks on girls' bodies

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Police on Thursday registered a case of murder into the deaths of two teenage girls whose bodies were found in a field in Unnao even as a post-mortem revealed no injury marks.

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad during his retirement speech in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday summed up his more than four-decade-old political career in few Urdu couplets and a brief speech.

Why Gadkari Needs to be Heard

Why Gadkari Needs to be Heard

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Nitin Gadkari has a message as much for his party as much purportedly it is for the Opposition. Listening to him, whatever be his reasons and motives, will help, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Man shot at while cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Aligarh

Man shot at while cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Aligarh

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Following the violence, the administration also suspended internet services in Aligarh till midnight as a precautionary measure.

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Governor Caught In Centre-Tamil Nadu Crossfire

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The DMK feels its genuine gestures have had no bearing on the governor's politico-administrative conduct, which is 'more political and politicised than administrative and Constitutional', observes N Sathiya Moorthy.