News for '-kavita'

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

I don't want to cross swords with Anna Hazare: Digvijay

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh talks to Kavita Chowdhury about his role as AICC in-charge of Uttar Pradesh in the run-up to the 2012 assembly polls.

The madness before the storm

The madness before the storm

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Because there is no calm before Lakme Fashion Week begins! :-)

Flirty summer styles on the LFW catwalk!

Flirty summer styles on the LFW catwalk!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Designer Priyadarshini Rao launched her new label Mineral with a spring/summer showing at the LFW today. Check it out.

Ronjan Sodhi named for Khel Ratna; Arjuna for Kohli, Sindhu

Ronjan Sodhi named for Khel Ratna; Arjuna for Kohli, Sindhu

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Shooter Ronjan Sodhi picked for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the selection committee.

Gold for grapplers Tomar, Satyawart, Ritu Phogat at Singapore event

Gold for grapplers Tomar, Satyawart, Ritu Phogat at Singapore event

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Rio Olympian Sandeep Tomar, Amit Dhankar and Satyawart Kadian have bagged gold medals in their respective men's freestyle categories at the Commonwealth Wrestling championships in Singapore.

'No more Maa Exchange for me in future!'

'No more Maa Exchange for me in future!'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Avinash Mukherjee and Ishita Panchal narrate their experiences on the show, along with their mothers.

Activists urge for unconditional talks with Naxals

Activists urge for unconditional talks with Naxals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

The Dantewada bloodbath of Central Reserve Police Force jawans has shocked civil society. Most feel a dialogue between the government and non-governmental organisations could have reaped better results than the violent route the government has pursued against the Naxalites.

Neha Dhupia and sensual style at Fashion Week

Neha Dhupia and sensual style at Fashion Week

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Kavita Bhartia's sensual garments and showstopping entry by Neha Dhupia had everyone sit up and take notice at the WLIFW.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty celebrates sister Shamita's birthday

PIX: Shilpa Shetty celebrates sister Shamita's birthday

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

A look at the party pictures.

Will India's track and field athletes live up to expectations?

Will India's track and field athletes live up to expectations?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

For a discipline that has given Indian athletes only the Olympian's tag, the country's track and field participants will begin their campaign in the Rio Olympics on Thursday, with little hope to break the 116-year-old medal jinx.

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Varun, Alia at Mirchi Music Awards

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Varun, Alia at Mirchi Music Awards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

A look at the celebs on the red carpet.

LFW: Dia, Zayed sizzle for Rocky S!

LFW: Dia, Zayed sizzle for Rocky S!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Rocky S put up a great showing at Lakme on Day Four -- don't miss it!

What Satish Kaushik has in common with Aamir Khan

What Satish Kaushik has in common with Aamir Khan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

B-town actors who became dads in their late 40s and 50s!

'We aren't encouraging people to kill their husbands'

'We aren't encouraging people to kill their husbands'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'There are a lot of women out there in abusive marriages.'

Commonwealth Games images: Day 5

Commonwealth Games images: Day 5

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

Images from Day 5 of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.

Cricket is strangling other sports

Cricket is strangling other sports

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

'Why this disproportionate support for cricketers, who make a thousand times what a track-and-field medallist makes?'

Asiad: Sreedharan gets silver in 5000m

Asiad: Sreedharan gets silver in 5000m

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Preeja Sreedharan and Kavita Raut clocked their personal bests to clinch the silver and bronze respectively in the women's 5000m final of the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Friday.

He's suing his parents for giving birth to him... Here's why.

He's suing his parents for giving birth to him... Here's why.

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Raphael Samuel has invited much ridicule and abuse, as well as bits of admiration, on social media, reports Ritwik Sharma.

Images: Sreedharan, Sudha lead India's gold rush

Images: Sreedharan, Sudha lead India's gold rush

Rediff.com21 Nov 2010

Images from day ten of the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, on Sunday.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Varun at an awards show

PIX: Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Varun at an awards show

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Check out the arrivals.

How police searched for Karkare's missing jacket

How police searched for Karkare's missing jacket

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The Mumbai police was aware of its mistake much before it came to light. They knew that it was a highly sensitive issue so they made a tremendous effort to locate the jacket.

Boney, Jahnvi, Khushi accept Sridevi's National Award

Boney, Jahnvi, Khushi accept Sridevi's National Award

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The action comes alive in New Delhi.

'I took to running as I can do it barefooted'

'I took to running as I can do it barefooted'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Born to a poor family in a non-descript village in Nashik district of Maharashtra, pursuing athletics was the only choice left for Kavita Raut.

Harminder gives India 2nd athletics medal

Harminder gives India 2nd athletics medal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

Harminder Singh on Saturday became the first Indian to win a medal in a walk race in the history of the Commonwealth Games, a day after Kavita Raut won the first-ever women's track medal, but their compatriots disappointed in other athletics events.

Raut creates history with 10,000m bronze

Raut creates history with 10,000m bronze

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Kavita Raut on Friday created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual medal in track events of the Commonwealth Games as she bagged the bronze in 10,000m.

CWG update: Raut wins 10,000m bronze

CWG update: Raut wins 10,000m bronze

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Kavita Raut on Friday became the first Indian woman to win an individual medal in track events of the Commonwealth Games as she bagged the bronze in 10,000m race at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

'BJP leaders broke promises': Martyr's kin go on hunger strike

'BJP leaders broke promises': Martyr's kin go on hunger strike

Rediff.com19 May 2017

As Akhilesh did not visit martyr's family, BJP leaders during assembly polls made it a political issue.

Mary Kom punches her way into World C'ship semis

Mary Kom punches her way into World C'ship semis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

M C Mary Kom (48kg) remained firmly on course for a historic fifth successive gold by advancing into the semi-finals along with Kavita (+81kg), to assure India two medals at the sixth Women's World Championship in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Wedding diaries: Age is no bar for Shahid, Riteish, Saif

Wedding diaries: Age is no bar for Shahid, Riteish, Saif

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Love does conquer all in Bollywood.

The healthy way to keep gym germs at bay

The healthy way to keep gym germs at bay

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

You visit them to keep fit, but gym germs can actually cause a health setback if you're not careful.

Atishi breaks down over obscene pamphlets; Gambhir seeks proof

Atishi breaks down over obscene pamphlets; Gambhir seeks proof

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The East Delhi AAP candidate said that "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her was distributed in the constituency by her Bharatiya Janata Party rival Gautam Gambhir.

New Delhi: Karkare's wife calls on Sonia

New Delhi: Karkare's wife calls on Sonia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Kavita Karkare and Smita Salaskar, the widows of slain Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare and encounter specialist Vijay Salaskar, on Monday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi and apprised her of problems they face. Both Karkare and Salaskar died while fighting terrorists during the Mumbai terror attack.

Women voters in Bihar are no longer a silent force

Women voters in Bihar are no longer a silent force

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

This was the first major election in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Obviously, the women of Bihar were not intimidated by the pandemic and came out in large numbers to vote.

'Karkare and others did not get backup for 40 min'

'Karkare and others did not get backup for 40 min'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Kavita Karkare, the wife of former Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare, on Wednesday has questioned the state government as to why her husband and two other senior police officials, who were killed on November 26 last year, did not get reinforcements on time.

Karkare's 26/11 bulletproof jacket goes missing

Karkare's 26/11 bulletproof jacket goes missing

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

The bulletproof jacket worn by slain Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare during 26/11 terror attacks has gone missing, wife of the slain officer has alleged, raising serious questions on the manner in which evidentially materials were preserved.

'All big retailers regard India as their future'

'All big retailers regard India as their future'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

At the moment, big retailers are concentrating on China because the retail sector there is more advanced, especially in terms of infrastructure, says Kim Culley, COO, Express Avenue.

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

"Is this where our country is headed? Had we dreamt of a country where there was no space for dissent, where only the rich and powerful are heard and where the poorest and most vulnerable are oppressed? Where there once was law, there is now only darkness," he said in the video in Urdu.

Sports Shorts: Dutee finishes fifth in 200m final

Sports Shorts: Dutee finishes fifth in 200m final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday