News for '-poonam'

COMING UP: 8 February Releases

COMING UP: 8 February Releases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

There's a lot of action on the OTT front as well as in theatres.

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Watch: Alka Yagnik sings for Jatin-Lalit

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Jatin-Lalit are back!

Bollywood says goodbye to Khayyam

Bollywood says goodbye to Khayyam

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Veteran music composer Khayyam passed into the ages on August 19, and several film personalities visited his home in Juhu, a north west suburb of Mumbai, to pay their last respects.

Harmanpreet, Shafali fail as India lose 1st T20 vs England

Harmanpreet, Shafali fail as India lose 1st T20 vs England

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

England all-rounder Nat Sciver smashed a record-equalling half century before the bowlers put the struggling Indian batters under pressure to ensure an 18 run-win for the hosts via Duckworth-Lewis method in the rain-curtailed first T20I in Northampton.

PIX: Farhan-Shibani go on a movie date

PIX: Farhan-Shibani go on a movie date

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Farhan Akhtar invited his family and filmi friends for the special screening of his new film, The Sky Is Pink, in Mumbai.

Indian eves trounce Bangladesh in T20 Asia Cup opener

Indian eves trounce Bangladesh in T20 Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Mithali Raj produced a brilliant batting performance before Poonam Yadav bagged a three-wicket haul to help the Indian women's cricket team register a crushing 64-run win over Bangladesh in the opening match of Women's Twenty20 Asia Cup at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground here on Saturday. After being asked to bat first, openers Mithali (49*) and Smriti Mandhana (41) not only provided India with a solid start by sharing a crucial 70-run partnership, but also helped the team post a target of 119 runs in their stipulated 20 overs.

NCAER pegs GDP growth at 10% this fiscal

NCAER pegs GDP growth at 10% this fiscal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

The Indian economy is expected to grow around 10 per cent during the current financial year on the likelihood of fewer COVID-19-linked supply disruptions and buoyancy in the global economy, said Poonam Gupta, director general of economic think-tank NCAER. The real challenge, however, would be to sustain a growth rate of 7-8 per cent in years to come, she said. "We could see annual growth in the ballpark range of about 10 per cent. "The reasons for this perceived optimism are: fewer supply disruptions; increased pent-up demand in the traditional and contact-intensive services; and a buoyant global economy.

Supernovas face confident Trailblazers in must-win clash

Supernovas face confident Trailblazers in must-win clash

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Smriti Mandhana-led Trailblazers will aim for another win to finish with two victories and enter the final on November 9 with momentum behind them.

Doesn't Urvashi look amazing!

Doesn't Urvashi look amazing!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Bollywood producers and other star celebs turned out in full force for Producer Jayantilal Gada's son Aksshay's wedding reception.

PIX: Sonakshi, Daisy visit Salman's home

PIX: Sonakshi, Daisy visit Salman's home

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Bollywood shows its support for Salman Khan.

Coronavirus spread likely to continue for a very long time: WHO

Coronavirus spread likely to continue for a very long time: WHO

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Stressing that the Covid virus may continue to transmit for a "very long time", senior WHO official Poonam Khetrapal Singh says the level of immunity in a community, through vaccination and previous infection, will determine whether it will become endemic in the long run.

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Sanjay Khan's autobiography The Best Mistakes Of My Life out.

PIX: Shah Rukh inaugurates Mohammed Rafi Chowk

PIX: Shah Rukh inaugurates Mohammed Rafi Chowk

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Pictures from the event.

Meet the desi Baywatch brigade!

Meet the desi Baywatch brigade!

Rediff.com29 May 2017

As Priyanka Chopra gets us ready for Baywatch, we pick desi ladies to fill those red swimsuits.

PIX: Nushrat parties with Huma Qureshi

PIX: Nushrat parties with Huma Qureshi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The parties have begun!

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Life after Mithali: 15-year-old Shafali picked in India's T20 squad

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Veteran Mithali Raj's retirement from the T20 format paved the way for the induction of youngsters such as 15-year-old rookie Shafali Verma in the Indian women's team for the upcoming home T20 Internationals against South Africa.

PIX: Sonakshi, Modi, Bachchans at Kush Sinha's grand wedding

PIX: Sonakshi, Modi, Bachchans at Kush Sinha's grand wedding

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Inside pics from the first high profile Bollywood shaadi of the year!

'BJP may end up as largest beneficiary of polarisation'

'BJP may end up as largest beneficiary of polarisation'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'In order to stop the BJP actually, you need a party that changes the discourse rather than positing another pole for polarising it further. The answer to this kind of politics lies in refocusing the agenda on development'

Hathras case: PM calls for strict action, CM set ups SIT

Hathras case: PM calls for strict action, CM set ups SIT

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

A senior government official said the chief minister has also asked for conducting the trial of the case in a fast track court.

India's Mandhana is World No 1 in ODIs

India's Mandhana is World No 1 in ODIs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

India ODI captain Mithali Raj has slipped to the fifth spot.

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Hijab Row: Politics Of Communal Polarisation

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Some important simple truths about the issue may be more helpful than high sounding debates, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Windies recall Hetmyer, Cottrell for Aus ODIs; Sohail to return

Windies recall Hetmyer, Cottrell for Aus ODIs; Sohail to return

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Pakistan's Sohail to return home after injury ends England tour

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The committee also picked 19 sportspersons for the Arjuna Award, including the likes of cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Poonam Yadav, track and field stars Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, Mohammed Anas and Swapna Barman.

3rd ODI: Mithali, Mandhana and spinners script India's 1st win of England tour

3rd ODI: Mithali, Mandhana and spinners script India's 1st win of England tour

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Mithali Raj played a captain's knock to guide India Women to a consolation four-wicket win over England

Women's Asia Cup: India shoot out Malaysia for 27, win by 142 runs

Women's Asia Cup: India shoot out Malaysia for 27, win by 142 runs

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

As many as six Malaysia batswomen fell for duck as India bundled them out for just 27 to register a resounding 142-run victory in their opening women's Twenty20 Asia Cup match, in Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday.

Is the LG G8X ThinQ mobile phone worth Rs 49,999?

Is the LG G8X ThinQ mobile phone worth Rs 49,999?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Try the LG G8X to experience something fresh, but do not keep your expectations too high, says Khalid Anzar.

What's Kiara doing with Vicky?

What's Kiara doing with Vicky?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Happy birthday, Kiara!

Lessons I learnt as an entrepreneur

Lessons I learnt as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Tenzin Thargay, a start-up entrepreneur, discusses how his company metamorphosed from selling meals at parties into quick service restaurant business, the challenges they faced, how they overcame these challenges and lessons they learnt as a start-up.

MFIs' collections rebound in a big way, but delinquencies may surge

MFIs' collections rebound in a big way, but delinquencies may surge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

A vast majority of borrowers are in the essential services' supply chain with tiny and micro businesses, and this has sprung back.

'The strongest mamas I know!'

'The strongest mamas I know!'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

It's raining amazing mommy pictures on social media, as Bollywood sends love to ma on Mother's Day.

January Releases: Street Dancer 3D, Tanhaji, Chhapaak

January Releases: Street Dancer 3D, Tanhaji, Chhapaak

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

So which film will *you* watch at a theatre near you?

Women's World T20 squad: Richa Ghosh only new face in Harmanpreet-led squad

Women's World T20 squad: Richa Ghosh only new face in Harmanpreet-led squad

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Bengal's rookie batswoman Richa Ghosh in India squad

'I want both my parents to win this election'

'I want both my parents to win this election'

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'People want to see Mr Sinha win again because he has always been there for Patna whether he has been a leader or not.' 'Even when he was an actor, he was a proud Bihari.' 'He is not doing it because he only wants to win an election, he wants to do it because he really loves Bihar.'

Final T20: India women to play for pride

Final T20: India women to play for pride

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

After winning the ODI series 2-1, Indian women lost momentum and subsequently conceded an unassailable 2-0 lead against England.

Brightest times ahead for women's cricket: Nita Ambani

Brightest times ahead for women's cricket: Nita Ambani

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Ambani then shed light on what a sport needs to grow. She said a holistic ecosystem needs to be developed around it and opportunities should be presented at the highest level.

Meet the girls in Khatron Ke Khiladi!

Meet the girls in Khatron Ke Khiladi!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Check out the women, who will share the screen with host Akshay Kumar in KKK 4

Look who's watching Welcome To New York

Look who's watching Welcome To New York

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Yet another film screening in the city!

Doesn't Alia look wonderful in a sari?

Doesn't Alia look wonderful in a sari?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Check out the winners at the News18 Reel Movie Awards 2019.

Former spinner Hirwani to work with India women's team

Former spinner Hirwani to work with India women's team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Hirwani, who played 17 Tests and 18 ODIs for India, will travel with the team on select assignments starting with the home series against South Africa in September.

The challenge before Yogi's population control policy

The challenge before Yogi's population control policy

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

On the ground, rural medical infrastructure and more crucially, women's access to reproductive health services is practically non-existent in Uttar Pradesh, reports Geetanjali Krishna.