News for '-millenium'

'It's A Sad Ending For The BSP'

'It's A Sad Ending For The BSP'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'BSP will remain a player, but only a marginal player, as long as the BJP is extremely dominant in North India politics.'

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'She feels it will send her to jail.'

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Kalki 2898 AD Review: The Force Is Strong

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Prabhas may be the face of Kalki 2898 AD's heroics but the real bang for your buck is delivered in Amitabh Bachchan's indefatigable energy providing Kalki's biggest wolf-whistle moments, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Hollywood's SEXIEST Women Of The Millenium

Hollywood's SEXIEST Women Of The Millenium

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Katie Holmes leads the list.

Gorakhnath temple attack: UP ATS team in Navi Mumbai to collect more info on Murtaza Abbasi

Gorakhnath temple attack: UP ATS team in Navi Mumbai to collect more info on Murtaza Abbasi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Abbasi had attacked two police constables with a sharp-edged weapon at a gate of the famed Gorakhnath temple and tried to barge into the premises on Sunday evening before he was overpowered.

Meet the new millenium's haves and have-nots

Meet the new millenium's haves and have-nots

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The driving force behind this split will be an increased pickiness about one's sexual partners -- the intelligent class will chose likeminded types to mate with, leaving the underclass to mate among themselves, thus increasingly perpetuating the split into two distinct groups

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Norway Chess: Anand loses; Carlsen surges ahead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Anand showed impressive form with a victory over Carlsen to lead the standings after the fifth round but was outgunned by Mamedyarov

PM inaugurates sound and light show at Howrah Bridge

PM inaugurates sound and light show at Howrah Bridge

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The 2.5 minute show and sound system is installed at the Millenium Park and is part of a project of the Kolkata Port Trust's 150th anniversary celebrations. The show will replace the existing decorative lighting with 650 power-efficient LED and spotlight fittings for a programmable multi-colour lighting, including a show that will sync with music.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Cong leader promotes Hindu saint to foster social justice in TN

Cong leader promotes Hindu saint to foster social justice in TN

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

In Tamil Nadu, though reformist spiritual giant Sri Ramanujacharya was a crusader against discrimination who nurtured equality almost a millenium ago, the broad canvas of social justice had only an occasional place for him.

Millenium goals can be met by 2015: Ban Ki-moon

Millenium goals can be met by 2015: Ban Ki-moon

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

In September 2000, world leaders had agreed to tackle eight developmental challenges including poverty, employment, education and health.

India lags behind in meeting UN goals

India lags behind in meeting UN goals

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

India is lagging behind in meeting the United Nation's Millenium Development Goals for bringing down infant and maternal mortality rates, but is on course to achieve all other targets, the government said on Monday. Minister of Women and Child Development Renuka Chowdhary also informed the Rajya Sabha that the government is planning to merge two schemes for adolescent girls to universalise the programme.

PIX: Bollywood stars at Nari Hira's birthday bash

PIX: Bollywood stars at Nari Hira's birthday bash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Check out the guests at the party!

'Gone but never forgotten': Kohli pays homage to 26/11 bravehearts

'Gone but never forgotten': Kohli pays homage to 26/11 bravehearts

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'Remembering the bravehearts and the innocent civilians who lost their lives'

Pooja Misrra, Mouli Ganguly at telly calendar launch

Pooja Misrra, Mouli Ganguly at telly calendar launch

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

The launch of the Gr8 calendar saw quite a few television actors on the red carpet.

Job creation: India keen to invest in infra

Job creation: India keen to invest in infra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

According to the International Labour Organisation, the world is facing a serious jobs crisis with 200 million people without work, an increase of 27 million since the start of the financial crisis.

The Most Romantic Hindi Film EVER? Tell us!

The Most Romantic Hindi Film EVER? Tell us!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Maine Pyar Kiya, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Kayenge, Ek Duje Ke Liye... add YOUR favourite to the list!

Moon talks of development goals with India Inc

Moon talks of development goals with India Inc

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Saturday held talks with business leaders in the financial capital on a host of issues relating to furtherance of initiatives under the Millenium Development Goals programme.

From Goa to UK: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

From Goa to UK: Readers' PIX of Ganpati

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Telesys Software okays arms' merger

Telesys Software okays arms' merger

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

Telesys Software Ltd's board approved the merger of subsidiary companies Aavishkar Software Ltd, Scribe Solutions P Ltd, Sun Java Solutions P Ltd, and Millenium Web Solutions P Ltd. with the company.

Former UN chief Kofi Annan passes away

Former UN chief Kofi Annan passes away

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Annan was the first black African to take up the role of the world's top diplomat

Solar eclipse brings Maha Kumbh to a standstill

Solar eclipse brings Maha Kumbh to a standstill

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Solar eclipse brings Maha Kumbh to a standstill

Corruption hampering devt goals: Ban Ki-moon

Corruption hampering devt goals: Ban Ki-moon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Throughout the developing world, he emphasised, billions of dollars needed for healthcare, education, clean water and infrastructure are being drained by bribes and other forms of corruption. The head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime called for greater adherence to the UN Convention Against Corruption that has been signed by 130 nations.

Happy Birthday Rajinikanth!

Happy Birthday Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

As Rajinikanth turns 69 on December 12, his family and friends took to social media to wish him. They posted pictures of the superstar and wrote touching notes.

Citizens pledge to eradicate poverty by 2015

Citizens pledge to eradicate poverty by 2015

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

The Guinness Book of World Records is monitoring the campaign, which is also aiming to find a place in record books for its scale and diversity of participation.

Healthcare: World Bank warns of global crisis

Healthcare: World Bank warns of global crisis

Rediff.com26 May 2006

The World Bank has expressed concern over rising healthcare costs world wide while countries are struggling to cope with HIV/AIDS crisis and bird flu pandemic.

Govt hints at growth Budget

Govt hints at growth Budget

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

The government on Thursday hinted at policies to promote growth, investment and employment generation in the Budget to be presented on July 8.

Is Hrithik the new Rambo?

Is Hrithik the new Rambo?

Rediff.com31 May 2005

Get ready for the solar eclipse!

Get ready for the solar eclipse!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Hot Seat: Amisha Patel

Hot Seat: Amisha Patel

Rediff.com3 Mar 2004

Post Rising, Amisha Patel is hot 'n' happening in tinsel town.

Foolproof security for Modi's two-day Kolkata visit

Foolproof security for Modi's two-day Kolkata visit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The Intelligence Branch had submitted a report to the state stating that as many as three organisations are planning large-scale gatherings at the airport and on the roads and show black flags to the prime minister.

Magician loses life after stunt in Hooghly turns fatal

Magician loses life after stunt in Hooghly turns fatal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Chanchal Lahiri, a resident of southern suburbs of Kolkata, had done the same trick in 2013 in same Hooghly river, but this time he ran out of luck and drowned.

Bale says 'not 100 percent' for Champions League final

Bale says 'not 100 percent' for Champions League final

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The Real Madrid forward said he is not yet fully recovered and appeared resigned to not starting what should have been a dream final.

Celkon Q500: A power-packed phone that fits your budget

Celkon Q500: A power-packed phone that fits your budget

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Ever wished for a power-packed phone that not only fits your budget but doesn't compromise on features? Well then look no further. At Rs 9,300, Celkon Millenium Ultra Q500 could well be the solution to your needs for feature-rich yet pocket friendly mobile, says Manu Shankar/Rediff.com.

Kofi Annan: The 'teflon' UN secretary-general

Kofi Annan: The 'teflon' UN secretary-general

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'Kofi Annan will be remembered more for his Nobel Prize and related glory rather than Rwanda and Volcker,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan with whom he worked in the UN.

One of the memorable interviews of Ramakant Achrekar!

One of the memorable interviews of Ramakant Achrekar!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

What impressed me right up front was the patience he showed towards a rookie reporter.

Hollywood's 10 Most Iconic Modern Heroines

Hollywood's 10 Most Iconic Modern Heroines

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Actresses come and go, but these ladies will always dazzle.