News for '-vidyasagar'

Fahadh Faasil to play a fisherman in Mariyam Mukku

Fahadh Faasil to play a fisherman in Mariyam Mukku

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Directed by James Albert, the film will see debutante Sana Altaf play the lead character opposite Fahadh Faasil.

Anand to help raise funds for NGO

Anand to help raise funds for NGO

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

The chess ace will help Vidyasagar, a NGO dedicated to integrating children with cerebral palsy into society.

Former India captain Ganguly receives death threat

Former India captain Ganguly receives death threat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday revealed that he has received 'death threat' warning him against attending an inter-college cricket meet in Midnapore on January 19.

REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

REVEALED: British-era bunker under Maharashtra governor's residence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The bunker opens with a 20-ft tall gate and a ramp on the western side. There are long passages and small to medium rooms on either side.

Mamata says BJP more dangerous than Maoists

Mamata says BJP more dangerous than Maoists

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Claiming that the Trinamool Congress is not perturbed over desertions by some leaders, she said politics is a solemn ideology and philosophy and one cannot change these everyday like clothes.

A tour across India's amazing bridges

A tour across India's amazing bridges

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

India has an impressive network of bridges across the country.

Jayalalithaa 'continues to be under constant monitoring,' says latest hospital bulletin

Jayalalithaa 'continues to be under constant monitoring,' says latest hospital bulletin

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The hospital's Chief Operating Officer Subbiah Viswanathan said in a short press release that respiratory support "is being closely watched and adjusted."

Kunchacko Boban, Lal Jose team up again

Kunchacko Boban, Lal Jose team up again

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The film titled Pullippulikalum Attinkuttiyum, Kunchacko Boban will be seen in a completley new avatar.

Bengal by-polls peaceful

Bengal by-polls peaceful

Rediff.com8 Jun 2003

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

'If Modi-Shah stand on their heads they won't get 272'

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'No right thinking student of politics can name one state where the BJP gains in double digits.'

'Prakash Jaju has no credibility'

'Prakash Jaju has no credibility'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Former Mumbai sheriff Nana Chudasama dies

Former Mumbai sheriff Nana Chudasama dies

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Born in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, Chudasama, also a former Mumbai mayor, engaged himself in social work after serving in a private company.

Panneerselvam, Stalin secretariat visit sets off speculation

Panneerselvam, Stalin secretariat visit sets off speculation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Amid the intense battle for power, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on Monday arrived at the state secretariat.

Guv not in Chennai, Sasikala's swearing-in remains uncertain

Guv not in Chennai, Sasikala's swearing-in remains uncertain

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Sources said the governor won't be going to Chennai on Tuesday.

Fed Cup semis: Bagan take five-goal advantage over Lajong

Fed Cup semis: Bagan take five-goal advantage over Lajong

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Jeje Lalpekhula scored a hat-trick as a rampaging Mohun Bagan routed Shillong Lajong 5-0 in their home leg semifinal of the Federation Cup football tournament at the Vidyasagar Krirnagan in Barasat, West Bengal, on Sunday.

Shah 'peddled lies', 'hungry for votes' amid pandemic: TMC

Shah 'peddled lies', 'hungry for votes' amid pandemic: TMC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Shah attacked Banerjee over the alleged culture of political violence in the state, saying the only industry that was flourishing in Bengal was that of "crude bombs and illegal weapons".

Sasikala cries foul, says tough for a woman to be in politics

Sasikala cries foul, says tough for a woman to be in politics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

"A letter addressed to the governor, bearing my signature, is being circulated stating that I will kill myself. I would like to say that this letter is fake. It shows that there are some people, who cannot tolerate a lady's entry in electoral politics," Sasikala said.

Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon team up again in Bhaiya Bhaiya

Kunchacko Boban and Biju Menon team up again in Bhaiya Bhaiya

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Kunchacko plays a supplier of Bengali labourers, while Biju Menon is a Bengali who has been living in Kerala ever since his childhood.

Maharashtra celebrates statehood day with fervour

Maharashtra celebrates statehood day with fervour

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Flag hoisting is held at the district headquarters in the presence of the guardian ministers early in the morning as they pay tribute to martyrs on the day.

Inquiry panel to submit report on Jaya's death within 3 months

Inquiry panel to submit report on Jaya's death within 3 months

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

An inquiry commission, set up by the Tamil Nadu government to probe former chief minister J Jayalalithaa's death, will look into the circumstances leading to her hospitalisation last year and subsequent treatment, the government has said.

Maha governor injured as legislators try to block his entry, 5 Cong leaders suspended

Maha governor injured as legislators try to block his entry, 5 Cong leaders suspended

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Protesting legislators of Congress caused 'injury' to Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao on the first day of the session today when they tried to block his entry into the legislature complex in Mumbai, revenue minister Eknath Khadse said.

Mahasweta Devi resigns as Bangla Academy chairperson

Mahasweta Devi resigns as Bangla Academy chairperson

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Upset over the West Bengal government not accepting her recommendation of an author for the Vidyasagar award, activist-writer Mahasweta Devi today resigned as chairperson of Bangla Academy saying she felt humiliated.

'We believe in only one leader and that is Mamata'

'We believe in only one leader and that is Mamata'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'Mamata is synonymous with Bengal, its culture, language, traditions.'

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Gadkari suffers from another medical scare

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The aide said doctors have attributed the "spell of dizziness" to a strong dose of antibiotics the minister took on Wednesday for a throat infection.

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Kolkata turns pink as countdown for first Day/Night Test begins

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

With the two teams arriving in Kolkata in the next 48 hours, all roads in the 'City of Joy' lead to the Eden.

Doctors treating Eman Ahmed seek apology from her sister

Doctors treating Eman Ahmed seek apology from her sister

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shaina N C also came out in support of the demand by the doctors of Saifee hospital, which treated Eman for weight loss. "All said and done, it would be in order for her (Shaimaa) to apologise to Dr Muffazal Lakdawala and the hospital authorities for the good work they had done for Eman.

EC's Bengal action under pressure from Centre: Mayawati

EC's Bengal action under pressure from Centre: Mayawati

Rediff.com16 May 2019

It is now clear that under the present Chief Election Commissioner, Lok Sabha polls are not being held in a totally free and fair manner, she said.

She fought cerebral palsy to be an entrepreneur

She fought cerebral palsy to be an entrepreneur

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Twenty-eight year old Archana Achuthan is mildly affected by cerebral palsy, but that has not deterred her from studying and becoming a social entrepreneur.

West Bengal hooch toll rises to 173

West Bengal hooch toll rises to 173

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

With two more deaths being reported on Saturday in the state's worst-ever hooch tragedy in West Bengal, the toll rose to 173, officials said.

First Look: Lal Jose turns producer with Diamond Necklace

First Look: Lal Jose turns producer with Diamond Necklace

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The film is about a doctor who is based in Dubai, and the three women who come into his life.

In Maharashtra politics, Raj Bhavan leads the way

In Maharashtra politics, Raj Bhavan leads the way

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Uddhav Thackeray would do well to remember: Once he decides on a course of action, Bhagat Singh Koshyari never gives up, notes Aditi Phadnis.

AIADMK MP's post suggests all's not well within unified factions

AIADMK MP's post suggests all's not well within unified factions

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

On various occasions, the leaders of the two faction have maintained that they no longer have differences.

Why this MLA returned to TMC 1 day after quitting

Why this MLA returned to TMC 1 day after quitting

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'The ground reality is that Banglar manush Didir shonge aachhe (The people of Bengal are with Didi).' 'Even as the BJP is still looking for a CM candidate, the elections will be over and we will form government with a two-thirds majority.'

Decks cleared for Sasikala as governor accepts Panneerselvam's resignation

Decks cleared for Sasikala as governor accepts Panneerselvam's resignation

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Panneerselvam had resigned on Sunday citing "personal reasons". His resignation came after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Sasikala was elected the Legislature Party Leader.

BJP using Jai Shri Ram as party slogan: Mamata

BJP using Jai Shri Ram as party slogan: Mamata

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Mamata took to Facebook and wrote that "some BJP supporters are trying to spread hatred ideology through one section of media -- so-called BJP media and so-called fake video, fake news, misinformation and disinformation to create confusion and to suppress truth and reality."

Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari dies at 91

Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari dies at 91

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

During his legal practice, he served as government pleader before being appointed judge of the Bombay high court in 1972. He retired on November 20, 1989.

PM Modi 'keeps his promise'; attends wedding of Shatrughan's son

PM Modi 'keeps his promise'; attends wedding of Shatrughan's son

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha's son Kush tied the knot with Taruna Agrawal, who hails from a London-based NRI family, in Mumbai on Sunday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Modi has been a friend since the nineties'

'Modi has been a friend since the nineties'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'I could have joined the BJP in 2014, the doors were open.' 'I stayed on with the TMC, a party I was involved with since its very inception.' 'But today enough is enough.'

Howrah Bridge, a photographer's delight for 75 years

Howrah Bridge, a photographer's delight for 75 years

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

The engineering marvel defines the Kolkata skyscape.

Maha minister Khadse quits; retired judge to probe charges

Maha minister Khadse quits; retired judge to probe charges

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

He is in a spot over the purchase of a three-acre Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation land in Pune allegedly at a low price of around Rs 3.75 crore from its original owner in the name of his wife and son-in-law. The market value of the land is reportedly Rs 40 crore.