News for 'Aakash'

Farhan's dream cast for Dil Chahta Hai

Farhan's dream cast for Dil Chahta Hai

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

'Akshaye Khanna was always the first choice. He was the first guy I ever met for that film.'

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients.

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

'Before entering Tihar jail, she told us not to worry and that we will together come out of this crisis soon.'

Revealed! What sets Kohli apart from Dhoni and Rohit as captain

Revealed! What sets Kohli apart from Dhoni and Rohit as captain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Parthiv Patel revealed that Virat Kohli makes sure that everyone is on their toes while MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma keeps the dressing room really calm.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Raina replaces Rayudu in ODI squad for England tour

Raina replaces Rayudu in ODI squad for England tour

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Raina last played in the 50-over format in October 2015 and is making a comeback after two years and 8 months.

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Tendulkar junior helps England ahead of Australia clash

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Arjun marked his run-up at the Lord's nets during England's practice session.

Sachin meets his lookalike

Sachin meets his lookalike

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Reader Anupa sent us a picture of Sachin Tendulkar.

Cannes 2018: Kangana goes retro!

Cannes 2018: Kangana goes retro!

Rediff.com10 May 2018

What a glamorous debut!

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Live lessons help students strengthen their JEE preparation. They can also track their progress over time, identify strong and weak areas, get insights on overall test-taking strategy.

Indian Unicorns Boom

Indian Unicorns Boom

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

India is currently home to 52 unicorn startups and one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems.

'India lacked discipline, did not even compete in NZ Tests'

'India lacked discipline, did not even compete in NZ Tests'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Former India cricketers, including Bishan Singh Bedi, VVS Laxman and Sanjay Manjrekar, questioned the Virat Kohli-led team's tactics after it was humbled 0-2 in the Test series in New Zealand.

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

Spotted: Imran Khan in Pune

Spotted: Imran Khan in Pune

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Reader Rajesh Dongre sends us a photograph.

Arshad and Boman: Get ready for LAUGHS!

Arshad and Boman: Get ready for LAUGHS!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

'When we were in a room, the only conversation one could have at that time was about the situation that the country was in, the world was in.' 'But the moment the cameras were on, we had to leave all that behind and get on with the show.' 'We had to make it something that everybody wants to watch, laugh, enjoy, and has a good reason to stay home.'

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Lenders had filed 1,251 cases to recover Rs 24,765.5 crore. Wilful defaulters are the entities that do not pay back money despite the ability to do so. Defaulters above Rs 1 crore were considered for this exercise.

Top 5 feature-rich tablets over Rs 10,000

Top 5 feature-rich tablets over Rs 10,000

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

We present to you a list of top five tablets based on Android and iOS platform in different price brackets.

India doesn't need money: Kapil on Akhtar's proposal

India doesn't need money: Kapil on Akhtar's proposal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Shoaib Akhtar proposed a closed-door series to jointly raise funds to fight the deadly virus both in India and Pakistan. Kapil Dev said the proposal is not feasible. He also said cricket should not even matter for at least the next six months.

2 Indians among Forbes' top education innovators list

2 Indians among Forbes' top education innovators list

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Indian-origin CEO of Datawind and the maker of India's low-cost tablet Aakash Suneet Singh Tuli and Massachusettes Institute of Technology professor Anant Agarwal have been named by Forbes magazine among the 15 "classroom revolutionaries" who are using innovative technologies to reinvent education for students and teachers globally.

Made in India, for India: Can this revolution happen?

Made in India, for India: Can this revolution happen?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

In the automobiles sector, some recent products such as Mahindra's XUV 500, the Reva electric car and (arguably) the Tata Nano have breathed life into that possibility.

Tendulkar, Dravid want India to play in Champions Trophy

Tendulkar, Dravid want India to play in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A host of former Indian players, including Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, are in favour of the country taking part in the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in the United Kingdom next month.

Another controversy over Taslima, TV serial postponed

Another controversy over Taslima, TV serial postponed

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen ran into another controversy when protest by Muslim fundamentalists forced a Bengali channel to postpone the broadcast of a TV serial based on a story written by her.

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Taapsee, Madhuri, Raveena: Coming soon on Netflix!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Netflix has unveiled a line-up of 15 original series as well as returning seasons of popular shows.

More children infected with Covid in 2nd wave: Experts

More children infected with Covid in 2nd wave: Experts

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Though there is enough anecdotal evidence of COVID-19 catching children -- early teens and younger -- there is little reason to panic, said several doctors and scientists. They also stressed on the urgent need to vaccinate children to stem the spread of the infection.

Indian-origin teen charged in firebombing of US synagogues

Indian-origin teen charged in firebombing of US synagogues

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

A 19-year old Indian-origin youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the firebombing of two synagogues in January in New Jersey. Aakash Dalal's arrest was announced on Friday by Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli.

Rituparna Sengupta puts on her dancing shoes

Rituparna Sengupta puts on her dancing shoes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

The actress is getting ready for her dance drama, Calapor.

Review: Tezz is high on action and style

Review: Tezz is high on action and style

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Priyadarshan's new film lives up to its name.

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

EXCITING 2021 Movie Releases

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists the new releases of 2021.

Can Coolie No 1 revive Varun's career?

Can Coolie No 1 revive Varun's career?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Bollywood seems to be in remake mode.

Where is the tablet PC market in India headed?

Where is the tablet PC market in India headed?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

With a series of high-decibel launches in the last one year, the most recent one being the government supported Aakash, tablet computers were expected to obliterate the netbook market in India sooner than later.

BCCI Technical panel against neutral Ranji venues

BCCI Technical panel against neutral Ranji venues

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Technical Committee is not in favour of hosting Ranji Trophy games at neutral venues and wants the existing 'home and away' format to continue for the next season.

Unbeaten opening stand gives Rajasthan Day 1 honours

Unbeaten opening stand gives Rajasthan Day 1 honours

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Openers Aakash Chopra and Vineet Saxena showed loads of patience on a placid strip to enable Rajasthan take the opening day's honours in the Ranji Trophy final against Tamil Nadu, in Chennai, on Thursday. At stumps, Rajasthan, opting to bat, were 221 without loss, with Saxena unbeaten on 120 and Chopra on 86.

Buy a separate cover for home loan

Buy a separate cover for home loan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

For a loan of Rs 20 lakhs (Rs 2 million) from Axis Bank, Varadarajan was asked to pay Rs 31,630 at one go or under a single-premium insurance plan.

Classpad takes a cue from Akash tablets

Classpad takes a cue from Akash tablets

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Delhi-based Classteacher Learning Systems, an education solution provider, has come out with a new tablet, Classpad.

India unveils world's cheapest tablet PC at $35!

India unveils world's cheapest tablet PC at $35!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Tablet PC, named Aakash, will cost the government Rs 2,276.

Guess who India's real cricketing star is!

Guess who India's real cricketing star is!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

No one even comes close to the impact Anil Kumble has had on Indian cricket, when it comes to winning matches and series, say Aakash Chopra and Impact Index.

Meet the STARS of Article 15

Meet the STARS of Article 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma presents an appreciation post for the cast of this must-watch movie.

Dil Chahta Hai is 15. Its spirit remains ageless

Dil Chahta Hai is 15. Its spirit remains ageless

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'The non-cinephiles may hold up Sholay as their personal favourite and the cinephile lot may quote something like 8 1/2 as the movie to load with them on the ark.' 'But for a good percentage of these people from both categories, if there is one film to simply laze around with, a film that can extract them from their dull funk, it's definitely DCH.'

FIRST LOOK: Beating the Retreat ceremony

FIRST LOOK: Beating the Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

This year, 15 military bands, 15 pipes and drum bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions are participating in the ceremony to be held on January 29 at the historic Vijay Chowk.

Ranji: Kanitkar, Saxena put Rajasthan on top

Ranji: Kanitkar, Saxena put Rajasthan on top

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Round up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals matches played on Saturday.