News for '-shekar'

Buy house on loan or save on rent?

Buy house on loan or save on rent?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Some buy house on loan, while others save and then buy, so which option is better?

Can't blame only beggars, others flout Covid norms too: HC

Can't blame only beggars, others flout Covid norms too: HC

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The petitioner had raised concerns that beggars were not following social distancing norms or rules like wearing masks while approaching people on road.

This desi playright is making waves in the US

This desi playright is making waves in the US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Playwright Madhuri Shekar speaks to Chaya Babu about landing in the spotlight

Priyanka meets anti-CAA activists in Varanasi

Priyanka meets anti-CAA activists in Varanasi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency, meeting activists held during protests against the amended Citizenship Act and accusing the government of acting against the Constitution.

'Comedy is the highest form of entertainment'

'Comedy is the highest form of entertainment'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Kannada director P C Shekar talks about his forthcoming Kannada film Chaddi Dosth.

'For two years, I did not touch alcohol'

'For two years, I did not touch alcohol'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'Liger has been the hardest film for me physically, and mentally.' 'Performance-wise, it has been the most challenging film for me.'

VOTE: Like Deepika's lime green gown?

VOTE: Like Deepika's lime green gown?

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Was this a fashion blunder?

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

Shah Rukh's Tamil voice

Shah Rukh's Tamil voice

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Now, all Shekar wants is a call from SRK.

Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Bollywood bids goodbye to Ajay Devgn's father

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Veeru Devgan's last rites were performed on May 27.

Karnataka CM sacks three ministers

Karnataka CM sacks three ministers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Ahead of cabinet reshuffle and expansion of the 32-month-old Bharatiya Janata Party ministry on Wednesday, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa sacked three ministers, including Gulihatti D Shekar, who had threatened to commit suicide if axed.

Parents grieve as Covid snatches their young ones

Parents grieve as Covid snatches their young ones

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'Never before had I heard or seen anyone of this age dying due to COVID-19. This is the first I believe. The situation is really scary'

K'taka cabinet reshuffle: Minister warns suicide

K'taka cabinet reshuffle: Minister warns suicide

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

A Karnataka minister on Monday threatened to commit suicide if he was dropped from the Yeddyurappa ministry even as the chief minister was facing problems in carrying out a cabinet reshuffle with an MLA warning of resignation by 20 legislators.

Paytm's listing grew 370x from Rs 120 cr in 2010 to Rs 16,600 cr 11 years later

Paytm's listing grew 370x from Rs 120 cr in 2010 to Rs 16,600 cr 11 years later

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

According to its DRHP filed in 2010, the company's net worth was just Rs 140 crore. Its total income for the financial year 2009-10 stood at Rs 119 crore and it had a net profit of Rs 16 crore. In sharp contrast, at the end of March 2021, Paytm's networth was Rs 6,535 crore and total income stood at Rs 3,187 crore.

Paytm to raise $1.5 bn via primary issue of shares ahead of IPO

Paytm to raise $1.5 bn via primary issue of shares ahead of IPO

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Paytm will look to raise up to $1.5 billion as part of primary share sale, leading up to its initial public offering (IPO), which is planned for November, a person familiar with the developments said. The company is looking to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) by July, according to sources. According to this person, though the details of the listing are being worked out, Paytm may take the qualified institutional buyer (QIB) route to list and issue fresh equity to raise funds.

Review: Gangster is a cliched movie

Review: Gangster is a cliched movie

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Even those who feel like defending this film because it is made for the mass audience will be disappointed.

Spotted: Kamal Haasan in Chennai

Spotted: Kamal Haasan in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

Reader Dhan Shekar sends us a photograph.

Does the govt really intend to revive the auto sector?

Does the govt really intend to revive the auto sector?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

In a rare face off, captains of the auto industry have hit out at the government for not walking the talk. At an industry event in the capital on Wednesday, R C Bhargava, chairman of India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki, and Venu Srinivasan, chairman of TVS Motor, questioned the government's intent to support the auto sector. Revenue secretary Tarun Bajaj sat in the audience listening, before his turn came to counter them.

Give Haal-E-Dil a miss

Give Haal-E-Dil a miss

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Haal-E-Dil doesn't impress. Average performances, bad music and terrible director make this film a disaster.

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The Joe Biden administration has come under intense pressure from various quarters, including the powerful US Chambers of Commerce, lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans, to ship AstraZeneca and other Covid-19 vaccines along with several life-saving medical supplies to India, which is witnessing a deadly surge in coronavirus cases.

Spotted: Nayantara in New York

Spotted: Nayantara in New York

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Reader Shiva Shekar has sen5t us a photograph.

Jawan opens fire in Mussoorie IAS academy; kills officer

Jawan opens fire in Mussoorie IAS academy; kills officer

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

An Indo-Tibetan Border Police jawan went on a shooting spree on Friday killing his officer and injuring another security person inside the prestigious Indian Administrative Service academy in Mussoorie, a day after he was punished by the senior.

At TN officer, son's premises, I-T officials find Rs 30 crore, 5 kg gold

At TN officer, son's premises, I-T officials find Rs 30 crore, 5 kg gold

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The searches, they said, are related to the department's probe in the biggest haul of cash and gold in Chennai post demonetisation.

Meet Obama's new desi advisors

Meet Obama's new desi advisors

Rediff.com7 May 2014

United States President Barack Obama last week announced his intent to name three Indian Americans among 14 new members to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna?

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

'Mr Modi come listen to us': Oppn's message on Parl logjam

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The video, which has been compiled using clips from RSTV, comprises statements made by the opposition MPs in the Upper House, with the words "farmer" and "Pegasus" in the opening lines.

Nandi Puja for Deepika

Nandi Puja for Deepika

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The rituals for the wedding begin.

Toyota Kirloskar announces top management reshuffle

Toyota Kirloskar announces top management reshuffle

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

The company said that as it expands in India, the team needs to take new roles and responsibilities.

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Besides their country of origin, General Motors, Ford Motor and Harley-Davidson have another trait in common: all three have failed in India, the world's fifth largest automobile market. All three of them took a tough call to de-prioritise India as a market amid disruption from heightened regulations and sharper focus on capital allocation by the parent.

Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony kicks off with 'Kolam'

Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony kicks off with 'Kolam'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Pictures of thousands of Kolam tiles were on Saturday woven into a video to welcome Biden and Harris in the spirit of 'Presidency for All' and to showcase the multi-cultural heritage of America.

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

In all this, the political establishment -- and especially the finance ministry -- appears the weakest link, and worse still, the possible reason for the political backing to Narain and Ramkrishna that emboldened them to defy all the sentinels -- the independent board, the auditors, top management persons like the chief compliance officer, the company secretary, and unbelievably the super-regulator Sebi, observes V Ranganathan.

Hot pics: Can you resist Aditi Rao Hydari?

Hot pics: Can you resist Aditi Rao Hydari?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The gorgeous actor shot these pictures for Femina's forthcoming issue.

Jab We Met: 'We became the best of buddies'

Jab We Met: 'We became the best of buddies'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Readers share their love stories ahead of Valentine's Day.

Was Deepika's wedding look inspired by Kangana?

Was Deepika's wedding look inspired by Kangana?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Deepika Padukone just wore another bridal look and all we can say is WOW!

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

NRI starts petition against threat to Shubha Mudgal at US concert

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Raj Bhanot, co-founder of the Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, reportedly confronted Mudgal saying that he would not tolerate her anti-Modi and anti-Hindu stand. Ritu Jha reports.

'Rahul's charges of burning of men, rape baseless'

'Rahul's charges of burning of men, rape baseless'

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday dismissed as baseless Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's allegations about burning of people and rape of women in Bhatta Parsaul, rocked by farmers' agitation on land acquisition issue, and said preliminary forensic reports of ashes collected from the area have ruled out presence of any human remains.

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

In India, taxes on cars are among the highest

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Cars and two-wheelers attract 28% GST and a cess in the range of 3-22%, taking the effective tax rate to up to 50%.

In Infy, Kris may fill Nilekani's boots

In Infy, Kris may fill Nilekani's boots

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Shibulal may become the MD

Shekhar Suman is back with Movers and Shakers!

Shekhar Suman is back with Movers and Shakers!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

The actor/talk show host talks excitedly about his second innings as the host of Movers and Shakers.

UP: 5 kids among 9 burnt alive by villagers

UP: 5 kids among 9 burnt alive by villagers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Nine persons, including five children, were on Friday charred to death and three others injured when some houses were set ablaze by villagers agitated over the murder of a village head in Thuthibari area of Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj district, police said.