News for '-rajendra-prasad'

Naval Aviation Receives President's Colour

Naval Aviation Receives President's Colour

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Naval Aviation has contributed through numerous humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations during which it has provided relief to fellow citizens like the recently conducted rescue operations off Mumbai during Cyclone Tauktae in May 2021.'

Hemant Soren becomes Jharkhand CM

Hemant Soren becomes Jharkhand CM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren, son of party chief Shibu Soren, was on Saturday sworn in as the new chief minister of Jharkhand. The tribal leader was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Syed Ahmed at the Birsa Mandap situated in the premises of Raj Bhavan.

Indian police is the protector of 'karuna' and 'ahimsa': Dalai Lama

Indian police is the protector of 'karuna' and 'ahimsa': Dalai Lama

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

He said with leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajendra Prasad, who preached non-violence, India could be an example for the rest of the world to learn about the co-existence of people of "different religions, languages, scripts".

First look: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu

First look: Mahesh Babu's Srimanthudu

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The actor playing a business tycoon in his upcoming film.

Sohrabuddin case: 3 accused cops seek bail from Bombay HC

Sohrabuddin case: 3 accused cops seek bail from Bombay HC

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Three Gujarat police officers, heldfor their complicity in the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case and subsequent killing of his wife Kausarbi, on Monday appealed to the Bombay high court for bail.

Ram Charan, Rana, Prabhas at Rajamouli event

Ram Charan, Rana, Prabhas at Rajamouli event

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Gosh! We didn't know Rajamouli had a son old enough to marry!

Feeling hot? Try these easy summer coolers

Feeling hot? Try these easy summer coolers

Rediff.com2 May 2018

You can't say no to these refreshing summer drinks.

The Top Telugu Directors of 2012

The Top Telugu Directors of 2012

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Director S S Rajamouli tops the list as he received phenomenal response for his film Eega.

13 killed, 6 injured in explosion at shop in UP

13 killed, 6 injured in explosion at shop in UP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The blast took place at the shop in Rohta Bazaar, which was run by Kaliyar Mansoori. His son was running a carpet factory behind the shop and its workers could be among those trapped under the debris, District Magistrate Rajendra Prasad said.

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

President's train ride moment of pride for rail employees

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

This was the first time in 15 years that a President took a train ride. Kovind has also become the first President not to travel on a presidential saloon car.

Whither The Middle Class?

Whither The Middle Class?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan on how to arrest a worldwide decline.

Give up groupism, Rahul tells Jharkhand Cong leaders

Give up groupism, Rahul tells Jharkhand Cong leaders

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday pulled up senior Congress leaders in Jharkhand for factional politics which was harming the party interests in the state.

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

I'm not leaving BJP, clarifies Pankaja Munde

I'm not leaving BJP, clarifies Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

"I am not leaving the party. Defection is not in my blood," Pankaja told reporters.

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Mahesh Babu's step-mother passes away

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

She was 75.

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Other 'Azadi Mahotsav' posters will have Nehru's image: ICHR

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

The ICHR, an autonomous body under the ministry of education, has been running a series of lectures and seminars on the theme of the Independence struggle under the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebration.

First look: Allu Arjun in Julayi

First look: Allu Arjun in Julayi

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The film is said to have a dubbed release as Gajapokkiri in Malayalam

Parliament@60: Uninspiring political theatre

Parliament@60: Uninspiring political theatre

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Sheela Bhatt followed the celebration of 60 years of Parliament from the Central Hall's balcony. 'It was undoubtedly a privilege to participate in the historic function to mark the 60th anniversary of Parliament,' she says, 'but in the end there were no new ideals, ideas or hope added to democracy's great history.'

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

#CutiesWithKids: You can share your pics too!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

We had invited you, our dear readers, to share with us your cuties, i.e., cute selfies with kids and we have been overwhelmed with your responses. Here is the first set!

President Pranab turns teacher for a day

President Pranab turns teacher for a day

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee donned the hat of a teacher on Friday and gave lessons in Political History to XI and XII graders of a Delhi school on the eve of Teachers Day.

PIX: Venkatesh, Ram Charan Teja bid goodbye to MS Narayana

PIX: Venkatesh, Ram Charan Teja bid goodbye to MS Narayana

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Telugu actor-director MS Narayana passes away at 63.

Review: Mogudu is a let down

Review: Mogudu is a let down

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Even the gorgeous Taapsee Pannu cannot help this film.

'Mogudu is inspired from my personal experiences'

'Mogudu is inspired from my personal experiences'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Director Krishnavamsi talks about his experience of making Mogudu.

'Hate-mongering increases when elections are near'

'Hate-mongering increases when elections are near'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'Strategy is to divide and polarise electorate on communal lines.'

Presidential candidates need 50 proposers, 50 seconders, Rs 15,000 as deposit

Presidential candidates need 50 proposers, 50 seconders, Rs 15,000 as deposit

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Setting in motion the process for the 16th presidential election, the Election Commission on Thursday said anyone desiring to contest would need 50 electors as proposers and 50 others as seconders -- a move aimed at weeding out non-serious candidates in these polls that once saw nominations getting rejected for 36 out of 37 candidates.

Siddharth: I don't do remakes

Siddharth: I don't do remakes

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

The Telugu actor gets candid about films and his latest offering Baava.

In PHOTOS: Police action against Chandrababu Naidu

In PHOTOS: Police action against Chandrababu Naidu

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Chandrababu's son Lokesh, MLC Y V B Rajendra Prasad and several others were injured in the police action during the arrest of the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister.

Hockey World Cup opening: Madhuri, SRK, Salman set to thrill fans

Hockey World Cup opening: Madhuri, SRK, Salman set to thrill fans

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Famed music director A R Rahman will perform in both the opening events in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

Box office: Six releases, no takers

Box office: Six releases, no takers

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Daddy Cool, Yeh Mera India, Kisaan, Love Khichdi, Toss and Quick Gun Murugun opened badly.

Congress welcomes Jharkhand CM's resignation

Congress welcomes Jharkhand CM's resignation

Rediff.com31 May 2010

Welcoming Shibu Soren's resignation, the Congress on Sunday night said the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha chief took the right decision by not seeking a floor test. "It is proper that Shibu Soren resigned after knowing he had no majority. It is always good to resign instead of going to the House without a majority," Leader of Opposition Rajendra Prasad Singh told PTI. "If our high command directs us to initiate government formation, we will go ahead, if not we won't," he said.

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In the wake of 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India so far, the Union health ministry has made functional 52 laboratories for testing samples while 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for Covid-19 to enhance capacity for diagnosis and detection of the disease. "Following the increase in load of screening samples from suspected cases with symptoms and travel history to the affected countries, the department of health research/ICMR has commissioned 52 laboratories for COVID-19 testing in India," an official said.

Ragging: Cool or a curse? Tell us your story

Ragging: Cool or a curse? Tell us your story

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

What was once a rite of initiation into the college fold, where senior college students made freshers sing to trees or dance atop a car before becoming friends for life, has turned into something brutal, vicious and tragic. We want you, our readers, to share your experiences, opinions and comments with regards to ragging and its effects on youngsters.

First Look: Allu-Samantha to romance in S/O Satyamurthy

First Look: Allu-Samantha to romance in S/O Satyamurthy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

S/O Satyamurthy is scheduled to release on April 2.

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Kalki and Rajaji: A Connection From Previous Lives

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Fifty years ago today, December 25, 1972, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, one of the titans of India's freedom struggle, passed into the ages. Kalki Krishnamurthy, who penned the Tamil classic Ponniyin Selvan among numerous other novels, describes his first glimpse of the man who would become an august national leader and his cherished role model.

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

Ragging death: Warden, two guards suspended

Ragging death: Warden, two guards suspended

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

The shocked family of the teenaged medical student, who was ragged and beaten to death allegedly by his seniors in a medical college in Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday said the boy was subjected to immense violence and demanded action against the college where he was studying. Aman Satya Kachru, a first year student of Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College in Kangra, breathed his last on Sunday night in a hospital after being beaten up allegedly by four seniors.

Beware this South Indian gunslinger!

Beware this South Indian gunslinger!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

A chat with Rajendra Prasad, the actor who plays a gun-toting cowboy in this year's promising comedy, Quick Gun Murugun.

SHOCKING! 32 cataract patients operated in torchlight in UP hospital

SHOCKING! 32 cataract patients operated in torchlight in UP hospital

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

The district administration on Tuesday suspended the chief medical officer.

List of Bharat Ratna awardees

List of Bharat Ratna awardees

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

List of Bharat Ratna awardees

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'No Indian political party functions in a democratic way.'