News for '-vidyasagar'

Coast Guard files police complaint on missing aircraft

Coast Guard files police complaint on missing aircraft

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Ten days after its Dornier surveillance aircraft with three officers on board went missing, the Coast Guard filed a formal police complaint on the matter on Thursday.

Bengal: 1,200 acres given to 13 cos

Bengal: 1,200 acres given to 13 cos

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

For Jai Balaji, the state had already handed over 1,130 acres earlier.

All eyes on Guv as Palanisami, OPS claim to have numbers

All eyes on Guv as Palanisami, OPS claim to have numbers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

It remains to be seen whether the Governor goes by the AG's advice for a floor test by the two competing claimants for chief ministership or invites Palanisami to form the government.

It's festival time for the Tamil film industry

It's festival time for the Tamil film industry

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Four Tamil movies will release in the harvest festival, Pongal.

On 26/11 anniversary, survivors recall tales of horror and anguish

On 26/11 anniversary, survivors recall tales of horror and anguish

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Devika survived a bullet injury on her leg and was one of the eye-witnesses to identify the lone-captured terrorist of the attacks -- Ajmal Kasab.

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The Mamata Banerjee-led party, which has often been mocked by opponents for not having a well-defined ideological plank, seems to have finally found its calling in Bengali sub-nationalism, as a section of top party leaders feel only an 'inclusive message of regionalism, which the Bengalis can identify with, will counter the aggressive nationalism and Hindutva practised by the saffron camp'.

Did R Ashwin criticise AIADMK chief Sasikala in tweet?

Did R Ashwin criticise AIADMK chief Sasikala in tweet?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Ace Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is now in a wave of a storm for what appeared to be criticising the government of Tamil Nadu.

Jayalalithaa is progressing well: Tamil Nadu Guv

Jayalalithaa is progressing well: Tamil Nadu Guv

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Jaya has been hospitalised since September 22, is interacting and progressing gradually.

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

MLAs loyal to Dinakaran vacate resort, move into hotel

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The legislators moved out of the resort as it was already booked for the weekend, sources said.

Stopping Drunk Driving: 'Place cops outside pubs'

Stopping Drunk Driving: 'Place cops outside pubs'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Readers Abhishek Rungta and Ganesh Thorali Kuppuswamy suggests posting cops outside the parking lots of pubs, bars and liqour shops to avert tragedies resulting out of drunk driving.

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Bengal may cast ballot on religious lines for the first time

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The desecration of Vidyasagar's statue during Amit Anilchandra Shah's rally, which the TMC projected to be a 'Bhojpuri' and 'Dhokla' invasion on West Bengal's culture, may help her gain some favour with middle-class and erudite Bengalis in the last phase of the polls.

New CEOs, old problems

New CEOs, old problems

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Can the television industry's new generation work at solving its old problems?

Stalin requests Prez to annul TN trust vote

Stalin requests Prez to annul TN trust vote

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Commenting on unruly behaviour of his MLAs in the assembly, Stalin said the DMK 'has never' encouraged violence.

Chirag United hold Churchill Brothers

Chirag United hold Churchill Brothers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

Playing their first season in the ONGC I-League, local outfit Chirag United Sporting Club held favourites Churchill Brothers to a goalless draw at Vidyasagar Stadium in Barasat on Sunday night.

Sanjay Dutt to walk free in March

Sanjay Dutt to walk free in March

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Currently, Dutt is out on furlough since August 27 citing his daughter's 'medical problems'.

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Ahead of polls, Bengal sees rise of sub-nationalism

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

The politicisation of ethnic sentiments in the state has coincided with the ascent of the BJP and increased activities of far right Hindu outfits, which organised rallies and other events on religious occasions such as Ram Navami a festival not very popular in West Bengal- unlike states in north India.

Unruly Bagan fans attack Churchill players

Unruly Bagan fans attack Churchill players

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Churchill Brothers midfielder Ogba Kalu Nnanna was injured when a missile hurled by an irate Mohun Bagan fan hit him as mayhem broke out at the Vidyasagar Krirangan after Friday's I-League match in Basarat. Minutes after Churchill held Bagan to a 2-2 draw, furious Bagan supporters hurled bricks and bottles and abused the Churchill players.

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

'It is not easy to misappropriate Netaji'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'He was always opposed to a form of nationalism that was narrow, selfish and arrogant.' 'He will always remain a beacon of inspiration for freedom-loving people across the world and for movements of resistance against oppressive State power.'

Chirag United holds Dempo in I-League

Chirag United holds Dempo in I-League

Rediff.com28 Mar 2009

Chirag United failed to convert the opportunities galore as the defending champions Dempo escaped with a goalless draw in their ONGC I-League football encounter at the Vidyasagar Krirangan on Saturday.

36 hours on, no trace of Coast Guard plane with 3 on board

36 hours on, no trace of Coast Guard plane with 3 on board

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

With the search for the missing Coast Guard Dornier aircraft with three crew members making no headway, more ships will join the operation and a review of the situation is on, a top official said on Wednesday.

Nithinalal shines as Mumbai FC beat Bagan

Nithinalal shines as Mumbai FC beat Bagan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Mumbai FC beat last year's runners-up Mohun Bagan 2-1 to register their first I-League victory in a sixth round floodlit match at Vidyasagar Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday.

Governor must intervene in Andhra govt crisis: BJP

Governor must intervene in Andhra govt crisis: BJP

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

The Andhra Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday urged the state Governor N D Tiwari to intervene to resolve the crisis over the continuance of K Rosaiah as the state chief minister.

I-League: Martins goal helps EB sink debutants Shivajians

I-League: Martins goal helps EB sink debutants Shivajians

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

East Bengal rode on a Ranty Martins strike to pip debutants DSK Shivajians by a solitary goal in the I-League football tournament at the Vidyasagar Krirangan in Barasat in West Bengal on Tuesday.

Odafe scores twice as Churchill hold Bagan

Odafe scores twice as Churchill hold Bagan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Odafe Onyeka Okolie did not let off-field issues bog him down and struck twice to script Churchill Brothers' 2-2 draw against Mohun Bagan in the round nine I-League encounter at Vidyasagar Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday. The Nigerian striker, who was arrested with two others on charges of molestation on board a flight to Kolkata, scored twice to negate the two-goal effort of Jose Ramirez Barreto of Mohun Bagan and walk away with the Man of the Match award.

Music review: Muniyandi, Vilangiyal Moondram ...

Music review: Muniyandi, Vilangiyal Moondram ...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

With lyrics penned by the prolific Vairamuthu, almost all the songs have a strong rural flavour, their intensity and tone varying only slightly. The stirring beats by Vidyasagar, however, lend energy to the tunes.

Music review: Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar

Music review: Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Judging by the songs, which all seem to begin promisingly but taper into nothingness, it looks like Vidyasagar really does need a shot of inspiration to boost his compositions.

Review: Pirivom Sandhippom

Review: Pirivom Sandhippom

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Stunning well-knitted rhythm arrangements, seductively lilting instrumentation, soul-melting tunes, impeccable emotion-stirring vocals, and lyrics couched in winsome language -- all in one harmonious whole producing an exotic melodious soiree.

Okoro saves Mohd Sporting the blushes

Okoro saves Mohd Sporting the blushes

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

Captain Mike Okoro helped Mohammedan Sporting salvage a 2-2 draw against Chirag United SC who wasted chances galore in their Round 18 ONGC I-League encounter at the Vidyasagar Krirangan in Barasat on Saturday.

Hammond shines in East Bengal's win over Lajong FC

Hammond shines in East Bengal's win over Lajong FC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Abel Hammond struck a brace as a spirited East Bengal registered their biggest victory of this season, drubbing Lajong FC 3-0 in an ONGC I-league football match at Vidyasagar stadium in Barasat on Thursday.

Chirag beat Salgaocar to take top position

Chirag beat Salgaocar to take top position

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

A double strike by striker Joshimar helped Chirag United beat Salgaocar SC 2-0 and jump to the top of the table in the ONGC I-League at the Vidyasagar Stadium in Barasat on Friday.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan resigns

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan resigns

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Maharashtra Chief Prithviraj Chavan resigned on Friday, a day after the Nationalist Congress Party broke its 15-year-old alliance with Congress in the state, reducing his government to a minority.

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"All of us can feel the pain of families of the Pulwama martyrs. We understand your anger," Modi said.

United SC, Air India in IFA Shield semis

United SC, Air India in IFA Shield semis

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

United SC entered the semi-finals of the IFA shield after a 4-2 win over East Bengal on Saturday, while Pune FC's 2-0 win over AS Douanes of Senegal enabled Air India set up a final-four clash with Churchill Brothers.

Churchill book IFA shield semis berth, Bagan win

Churchill book IFA shield semis berth, Bagan win

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Churchill Brothers booked a semi-final berth with a 2-0 win over Shillong Lajong FC, while Mohun Bagan began the season in style, thrashing George Telegraph 4-0 in the 114th IFA Shield in Kolkata on Friday.

TFA knock out East Bengal from IFA Shield

TFA knock out East Bengal from IFA Shield

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

East Bengal kicked off the new season on a disastrous note as the Kolkata giants were knocked out of the IFA Shield following a shocking 1-3 loss to a young Tata Football Academy in a Group A tie at the Vidyasagar Krirangan in Barasat, West Bengal, on Thursday.

Winning starts for Churchill, Mahindra

Winning starts for Churchill, Mahindra

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

The Nigerian duo of Odafe Onyeka Okolie and Chidi Edeh hogged the limelight for Churchill Brothers and Mahindra United respectively as both teams got off to winning starts in the Federation Cup football tournament. Odafe inspired a 10-man Churchill to a 2-1 win over Mohammedan Sporting, while Mahindra United blanked a hapless Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 3-0.

Sorry Modi ji: Mamata not to attend PM's swearing-in

Sorry Modi ji: Mamata not to attend PM's swearing-in

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Banerjee had on Tuesday confirmed her presence at the ceremony to be held on May 30.

Jab Imtiaz Ali Met the Kanden Kadhalai team

Jab Imtiaz Ali Met the Kanden Kadhalai team

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

The director met the team of the Tamil remake and praised them for rectifying mistakes made in the original which starred Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor.

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Gadkari faints on stage in Maha, attributes it to low oxygen

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

He attributed the episode to low sugar and low oxygen supply to his body as he was wearing convocation robes.

Music review: Jeyam Kondaan

Music review: Jeyam Kondaan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Vidyasagar is back on the musical scene with Jeyam Kondaan (The Victor), a Tamil film produced by Sathyajyothi Films. With six tracks, here's what this romantic collection has to offer.