News for 'AA'

Need to improve fitness and tactics to beat the Chinese more often: Manika

Need to improve fitness and tactics to beat the Chinese more often: Manika

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Manika Batra could not be more thrilled about bossing the World No. 2 from China earlier this week but to beat the top-10 players more often, the Indian table tennis trailblazer knows she needs to do more on the tactical and fitness front.

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

'I ate 160 paans during the shooting'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Netflix is very happy with me. Mamla Legal Hai has opened the big bazaar in the heartland for them.'

'Lost job. How to secure children's education?'

'Lost job. How to secure children's education?'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

8 Years Ago, SRK Predicted 500 Crore Box Office!

8 Years Ago, SRK Predicted 500 Crore Box Office!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'Ours is the only country which is very loyal to cinema, so making big bucks is a realistic possibility.'

JP Morgan's inclusion of India to emerging market debt index may boost G-secs

JP Morgan's inclusion of India to emerging market debt index may boost G-secs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

India's inclusion in JP Morgan's bond index can channel billions of dollars into India. How will the government securities market handle it?

What Arbaaz-Helen Chat REVEALED

What Arbaaz-Helen Chat REVEALED

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Helen looked radiant, but reluctant to reveal too much about her past.

Major PSU banks to go live on account aggregator system by July-end

Major PSU banks to go live on account aggregator system by July-end

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

After the finance minister directed public sector banks to join the account aggregator (AA) ecosystem, 5-6 major ones, including State Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of Baroda are expected to go live by July-end. Sahmati, an industry alliance for the AA ecosystem, has been working with PSU banks to get them onboarded for quite some time now. So far, Union Bank of India and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have gone live on the AA ecosystem. While Union Bank has been live for a while, PNB went live earlier this month.

Morkel, Jonty Dance To Dhol Beats

Morkel, Jonty Dance To Dhol Beats

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Lucknow Super Giants welcome their bowling and fielding coaches while Gujarat Titans welcome their coach.

Ready For Your Date With Shah Rukh Khan?

Ready For Your Date With Shah Rukh Khan?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Shah Rukh Khan will launch the trailer of his much-anticipated film Jawan on Thursday, August 31, just a week before its release on September 7.

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal? Maybe we will get the answer after May 25, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Suspension of 14 Oppn MPs revoked day before budget session

Suspension of 14 Oppn MPs revoked day before budget session

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha committees had recommended that their suspension be withdrawn after they expressed regret for their conduct during the Winter session when their relentless protests prompted the Chairs to take action.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

Deepika's Brush With LA

Deepika's Brush With LA

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Katrina attends the Red Sea Film Fest... Raai Laxmi enjoys a race... Amyra goes cycling...

Cool head, sound technique drivers of Uday Saharan's success

Cool head, sound technique drivers of Uday Saharan's success

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uday Saharan plays copybook, conventional cricket, his style which has so far given India dividends.

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

He presented the first-ever National Creators' Awards at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

Review: Aa Dekhen Zara

Review: Aa Dekhen Zara

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Is Aa Dekhen Zara watchable? Yeah, in the sense that you don't want to strangle people involved in the making, though you could really be doing something else with your life.

Rocky Aur Rani: Randhawas Vs Chatterjees

Rocky Aur Rani: Randhawas Vs Chatterjees

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani releases on July 28.

Article 370 Constitution bench to hear Delhi services row

Article 370 Constitution bench to hear Delhi services row

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices P S Narasimha and Manoj Misra said the detailed order referring the case to a larger bench will be uploaded on the apex court website later in the day.

Kiara-Sidharth's First Karva Chauth

Kiara-Sidharth's First Karva Chauth

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Karva Chauth was special this year for some film folk, as they had their first taste of it.

'Prajwal Revanna is completely trapped'

'Prajwal Revanna is completely trapped'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Pura phas gaya woh... barbad, satyanash ho gaya woh.' 'Usko ticket bhi diya, election bhi ladha woh; ganda video bhi bahar aa gaya; hamara izzat bhi nikal diya woh; abhi letter ke baare main pooch ke kya hota hai?'

Junior Mehmood Passes Away

Junior Mehmood Passes Away

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Veteran actor Junior Mehmood, who was battling with stage four cancer passed away in Mumbai on Friday.

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

78 Opposition MPs suspended from Parliament

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

While 30 of them were suspended for the remainder of the Winter Session, three were suspended pending the report of the Privileges Committee.

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.

750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The draft will be examined, studied and discussed before it is tabled in the assembly on February 6, he said.

Markets plunge 1%; Sensex tanks 677 points

Markets plunge 1%; Sensex tanks 677 points

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

From the Sensex pack, Tata Steel declined 3.45 per cent, followed by Tata Motors which fell by 3.19 per cent. Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, JSW Steel, State Bank of India, Larsen & Toubro and Bharti Airtel were among the other major laggards. Nestle, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever and Tech Mahindra were the gainers.

Wife Chitrani Inconsolable At Bappi Lahiri's Funeral

Wife Chitrani Inconsolable At Bappi Lahiri's Funeral

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Hours before Bappi Lahiri's funeral at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium, film folk arrived at his home to pay their last respects.

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.' 'When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set in my life.'

SC dismisses plea against open ballot system in Rajya Sabha polls

SC dismisses plea against open ballot system in Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking to allow secret ballot in polls for the Rajya Sabha and state legislative councils, observing that the open ballot system is needed to "prevent cross voting and maintain party discipline".

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

'Even today, Pancham is a chart-topper'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Pancham told me once, "It's very difficult to be taken seriously when there are stalwarts like Shankar-Jaikishan, S D Burman, Madan Mohan and Naushad... How do I make my mark?"' Amit Kumar salutes R D Burman on his 30th death anniversary on January 4.

Dying for nation: Parl breach accused Sagar Sharma's 2015 diary note

Dying for nation: Parl breach accused Sagar Sharma's 2015 diary note

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The diary entries are not regular. It included his thoughts on society, poems and couplets by revolutionaries and freedom fighters.

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'

How Kareena Spent New Year's Eve

How Kareena Spent New Year's Eve

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Kareena Kapoor brings in the New Year at her favourite destination, Switzerland, with husband Saif Ali Khan and their sons Taimur and Jeh.

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi Kapoor in Prince.

Sing These Songs On Valentine's Day

Sing These Songs On Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

It's the most romantic day of the year, and the best time to hum romantic songs!

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

It was an optional session at the Supersport Park but for India skipper Rohit Sharma, skipping the nets wasn't an option.

Like Tabu's Cop Look In Bholaa? VOTE!

Like Tabu's Cop Look In Bholaa? VOTE!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Tabu gets into action mode in her latest film, Bholaa, where she plays a fierce cop.

Watch Out For These New Directors

Watch Out For These New Directors

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Looking at Bollywood's Class of 2023 Directors.

Should You Deposit Money In FD?

Should You Deposit Money In FD?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Longer-tenure FDs generally give higher returns. Nonetheless, going for a tenure higher than two to three years is not advisable.

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

MP suspensions halve strength of INDIA bloc in RS, reduce by one-third in LS

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The INDIA bloc has 95 MPs in Rajya Sabha of which 45 were suspended on Monday.

It's A Baby Girl For Alia and Ranbir

It's A Baby Girl For Alia and Ranbir

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

On Sunday morning, Alia delivered a healthy baby girl at Mumbai's HN Reliance Hospital, much to the delight of the Bhatt and Kapoor families.