News for '-gala'

Are you ready for Rani, the judge?

Are you ready for Rani, the judge?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The actress is all set to judge contestants on the new reality show, Dance Premier League.

Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts 8,000 for PM's swearing-in

Rashtrapati Bhavan hosts 8,000 for PM's swearing-in

Rediff.com30 May 2019

In a grand ceremony with overtones of a United States presidential inauguration, heads of state and government, India Inc honchos, opposition leaders, Bharatiya Janata Party members and showbiz stars rubbed shoulders as they watched President Ram Nath Kovind administer the oath of office to India's 58 new ministers.

FIFA unveils 2010 World Cup mascot

FIFA unveils 2010 World Cup mascot

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

FIFA unveiled Zakumi, the official mascot of the 2010 football World Cup, in Johannesburg at a television gala broadcast nationwide.

The united colours of Make In India

The united colours of Make In India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

From home-made Dhanush howitzers to mine-protected vehicle to rock bands to folk dances to foreigners posing with Indian artistes to gigantic dumping trucks to families having a gala time, Rediff.com brings you all the action on Day Two of the Make In India Week.

'You cannot take risks playing a cricketer'

'You cannot take risks playing a cricketer'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Rani Mukherji on Dil Bole Hadippa and walking the red carpet at Toronto.

Winners at Cannes

Winners at Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Who won and who lost out at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival.

'Dil Bole Hadippa is a cut or two above the routine masala films'

'Dil Bole Hadippa is a cut or two above the routine masala films'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Anurag Singh opens up about the Shahid Kapoor-Rani Mukherji starrer and it's reception at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Andhra CM son-in-law's religious meet draws flak

Andhra CM son-in-law's religious meet draws flak

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

Evangelist Anil Kumar aka Benjamin Komanapally's debut in Secunderabad bore all the hallmarks of a gala event. A sprawling parade ground packed with nearly 1.5 lakh people, a 250-member choir and guests including Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy, his wife and only daughter.After it was revealed that Anil Kumar was the chief minister's son-in-law, the TDP and BJP demanded an inquiry into the source of funding for such large-scale publicity.

IPL-2 kicks-off with grand parade in SA

IPL-2 kicks-off with grand parade in SA

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

Two days before the actual action gets underway, the second Indian Premier League got off to a rousing start in Cape Town on Thursday, with some of the best cricketers and Bollywood stars lending sheen to the gala event. A colourful tableaux of eight IPL franchisees passed the city centre, with fans lining up either side of the roads to get a glimpse of the cricket and entertainment glitterati converged in South Africa for the 59-match carnival, starting on Saturday.

Rubbing shoulders with Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan

Rubbing shoulders with Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Rannvijay, who will be seen in Vipul Shah's London Dreams starring Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan and Ghajini star Asin Thottumkal, said he had a gala time working with Salman and Ajay.

Mancini in talks with Galatasaray: Turkish club

Mancini in talks with Galatasaray: Turkish club

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is in talks with Galatasaray to take over from Fatih Terim who was sacked as coach this week, the Turkish club said on Sunday.

Imran booked for forcing police to release his party workers

Imran booked for forcing police to release his party workers

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Opposition leader and Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf chief Imran Khan has been booked for forcing police to release his party workers arrested in violation of Section 144 in Islamabad, officials said on Monday.

The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The locally-produced BMW X5 is one of the best selling models for the car-maker in the domestic market, and the latest version of the SUV will compete with the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90, Range Rover Velar, Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7.

Guess who is India's footballer of the year?

Guess who is India's footballer of the year?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Mohun Bagan and India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua was declared winner of the 'Indian Player of the Year' award by the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) at its annual awards function held at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai. The 25-year-old from Mizoram, who made his international debut in 2012 and came through the junior ranks, received the highest number of votes from fellow professional footballers, beating the challenge from the short list of India captain Sunil Chhetri, Bikash Jairu, David Lalrinmuana and Dhanachandra Singh, to win the coveted award. Jeje, incidentally, was the winner of the FPAI's Junior Indian Footballer of the Year award in 2011, AIFF Emerging Player of the Year award in 2013 and the 2015 Indian Super League Emerging Player of the League award while representing franchise outfit Chennayin FC, the eventual champions, on loan from Bagan.

Gay runs year's fastest 100m

Gay runs year's fastest 100m

Rediff.com11 Jul 2009

Tyson Gay ran a world leading 9.77 seconds to win the 100 metres at Rome's Golden Gala on Friday and show Olympic champion Usain Bolt that he will not surrender his world sprint titles without a fight next month. The American had to be in good form to see off Bolt's Jamaican compatriot and former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell, who ran 9.88 despite saying beforehand was not fully fit after suffering an ankle injury over two months ago.

David Bowie's superstar life, in pictures

David Bowie's superstar life, in pictures

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A walk down the memory lane through pictures!

PHOTOS: ISL 3 off to colourful, star-studded start

PHOTOS: ISL 3 off to colourful, star-studded start

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

The third edition of the Indian Super League got off to a colourful start with a star-studded opening ceremony even as the fans, wearing their passion for the game on their sleeves, descended at the Indira Gandhi International Stadium to witness the gala ceremony.

West Coast Pratham fundraisers rake in $1 mn

West Coast Pratham fundraisers rake in $1 mn

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Fundraising dinner galas by three chapters of Pratham on the West Coast recently raised more than $1 million for the social service agency's education projects for disadvantaged children in India.

Asian-American council honours Vaz, Pandey

Asian-American council honours Vaz, Pandey

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Two Indian-Americans were among seven people selected by the Asian American Heritage Council of New Jersey for its 2008 achievement awards. IT entrepreneur Dr Rajan Vaz will receive the President's Award while Dr Ramesh Pandey, president of the Ayurvedic University, will receive the award reserved for a person from the Indian community. The awards will be presented at a gala banquet scheduled at the Meadowlands Sheraton, East Rutherford.

Stage set for launch of GST at midnight

Stage set for launch of GST at midnight

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The transition to a single, nationwide tax on goods and services will streamline business and boost the economy by tearing down barriers between 31 states and union territories.

Govt-backed athletes should set up academies, centres: Sports Min

Govt-backed athletes should set up academies, centres: Sports Min

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Touched with Paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu's gesture to donate Rs 30 lakh from his prize money to his school, Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Monday said that all athletes backed by the government should try to set up academies or centres of their own to inspire the youth. Mariyappan, who scripted history at Rio Paralympics after winning a gold medal in high jump, has donated Rs 30 lakh from his 2 crore prize money towards his government school in Tamil Nadu.

Watch out! Grey is back this summer

Watch out! Grey is back this summer

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The top six fashions trends to watch out this summer!

Antonio turns bullfighter to help Syrian kids

Antonio turns bullfighter to help Syrian kids

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The actor walked the ramp to help raise money for Syrian children affected by the ongoing conflict.

'Wear what you want' says Ashley Graham

'Wear what you want' says Ashley Graham

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Don't miss the hottest buzz from the world of fashion and entertainment.

Taliban threatens Art of Living volunteers in Pak

Taliban threatens Art of Living volunteers in Pak

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The Art of Living said on Tuesday its faculty members and volunteers in Pakistan have been receiving threat letters and calls from the Taliban for over two months, accusing them of "conspiring against Islam".

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The US president's four-day tour will feature talks with British PM Theresa May, tea with the Queen, and mass protests including a giant Trump baby blimp being flown over Westminster.

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave a clarion call for a "global people's movement" to bring about a behavioral change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to more than double India's non-fossil fuel target to 400 gigawatts.

Hamilton receives winner's trophy

Hamilton receives winner's trophy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Lewis Hamilton received his trophy as Formula One's youngest champion on Friday and the 23-year-old said he has fulfilled a childhood dream. Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa, beaten by a single point after winning his home race last month, celebrated his team's constructors' crown.

Power supply to Imran's house cut over non-payment of bills

Power supply to Imran's house cut over non-payment of bills

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Power supply to cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan's palatial residence was cut off by a Pakistani firm over non-payment of electricity bills amounting to over Rs 1,00,000.

All the hottest supermodels in one place!

All the hottest supermodels in one place!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The amfAR Milano held its sixth annual gala during Milan fashion week to raise funds for AIDS research. And here's who attended it!

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Vikram win top awards

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Vikram win top awards

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Stars on Day 2 of SIIMA in Singapore!

Scarlett Johansson engaged!

Scarlett Johansson engaged!

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Scarlett Johansson is all set to tie the knot with fellow actor and boyfriend Ryan Reynolds.

Mithun says yes to ICL

Mithun says yes to ICL

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

A fortnight after the gala launch of King Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders team for the multimillon dollar Indian Premier League, rival Zee-promoted Indian Cricket League has roped in 'Mithun Dada' to be the franchisee owner of one of its sides 'Kolkata Tigers'.

Mamata meme: SC grants bail to BJP activist

Mamata meme: SC grants bail to BJP activist

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Sharma was arrested on May 10 by the West Bengal Police under section 500 (defamation) of the IPC and under other provisions of the Information Technology Act on the complaint of a local Trinamool Congress leader Vibhas Hazra.

Kalam to attend India-Canada Foundation ceremony

Kalam to attend India-Canada Foundation ceremony

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Former president Dr Abdul Kalam has accepted an invitation of the Canada-India Foundation (CIF) to be the chief guest at their gala dinner on April 18 at Toronto's 'Liberty Grand' when this newly minted advocacy group will award Sam Pitroda their 'Chanchlani Global Indian Award'. The award will be in the form of a unique trophy accompanied with $50,000 that will go to the charity of the award recipient's choice, said CIF Convener Ajit Someswar.

Powell pulls up injured in Rome

Powell pulls up injured in Rome

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell's Olympic preparations suffered a slight setback on Friday when he pulled up in his heat of the 100 metres at Rome's Golden Gala with a groin strain. The former world record holder finished fifth in the heat despite pulling up abruptly at the end and qualified for the final with a time of 10.19 seconds.

Fun, frolic and fireworks at Harry-Meghan's wedding

Fun, frolic and fireworks at Harry-Meghan's wedding

Rediff.com20 May 2018

After having one of the most fabulous weddings, with modern touches, Prince Harry and Meghan -- the Duke and Duchess of Sussex -- danced the night away at their second wedding reception at Frogmore House.

Manmohan Singh honours economist Padma Desai

Manmohan Singh honours economist Padma Desai

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh joined former Russian Premier Yegor Gaidar and Nobel laureates on Thursday to compliment Padma Desai, described as 'An economist's economist' by Nobel laureate Paul Samuelson.

Mamata to take oath with 41 ministers tomorrow

Mamata to take oath with 41 ministers tomorrow

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The new faces in the state cabinet include former Indian cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Shovandeb Chattopadhaya, Kolkata Mayor Shovan Chatterjee, Abani Mohan Joarder, Abdur Rezzak Mollah, Suvendu Adhikari, Rabindranath Ghosh, Churamani Mahato, James Kujur, Siddikullah Choudhury, Asima Patra, Ghulam Rabbani, Zakir Hossain, Sandhya Rani Tudu, singer Indranil Sen, Tapan Dasgupta and B Hansda.