News for 'Aastha'

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Sherni review

Sherni review

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sherni is a triumph -- a sublime outcome of purpose and storytelling falling in place, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The actor said he was humbled in the presence of people who worked so hard to better the lives of a marginalised section of society.

'I was scared the most'

'I was scared the most'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

'You don't go on Khatron Ke Khiladi to overcome your fears, you go there to experience your fears and what those fears do to you.'

'Babri Masjid is not an ego issue for Muslims'

'Babri Masjid is not an ego issue for Muslims'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

'If you prove that a mandir was demolished and a mosque was constructed there, we will leave the place.'

Brokerage BofA sees FY22 retail inflation averaging at 5%

Brokerage BofA sees FY22 retail inflation averaging at 5%

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Wall Street brokerage Bank of America Securities has pencilled in lower than the consensus retail inflation for the current fiscal year at 5 per cent, but higher than the previous forecast of 4.7 per cent. Stating that the June print will be critical for the future trajectory -- after the extremely high 6.3 per cent print in May, the brokerage in a report on Friday revised upwards its forecast by 30 bps to an yearly average of 5 per cent for the year to March 2022. "Though the June print will be critical for future trajectory, beyond near-term, we find some comfort from our analysis of four key factors that are likely to influence CPI inflation the most.

I am not a superwoman: Author Gajra Kottary

I am not a superwoman: Author Gajra Kottary

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Former journalist and award-winning television scriptwriter Gajra Kottary discusses how she coped with writing her debut novel, Broken Melodies, scripting for the popular soap Balika Vadhu and being a mom.

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He had no airs about his talent, he did not intellectualise it, he just lived and breathed acting.

India to become 3rd largest economy by 2031: BofA Securities

India to become 3rd largest economy by 2031: BofA Securities

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Bank of America (BofA) Securities expects India to be the third-largest economy in the world by 2031. The economic rise could become a reality by 2028, but the Covid pandemic delayed the pace, BofA Securities economists Indranil Sen Gupta and Aastha Gudwani wrote in a report.

Study UK: 'Can I work part-time?'

Study UK: 'Can I work part-time?'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

UK officials including Paul Michael chatted with Get Ahead readers on January 24. Part I of the transcript.

India lags peers in heading back to office amid COVID-19

India lags peers in heading back to office amid COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Other countries with a large number of cases including Brazil, Russia, Spain and the United States of America, all have more people heading to work.

'I am very excited about my wedding'

'I am very excited about my wedding'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'KKK was easier than Bigg Boss.'

BJP rakes up Ayodhya issue again

BJP rakes up Ayodhya issue again

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Raking up the Ayodhya issue ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Rajnath Singh on Saturday declared that nobody could shake the party's faith in Lord Ram, for whom a magnificent temple will be built at Ayodhya. "Jahan tak Ram Janambhoomi ka sawal hai, koi ma ka lal Bhagwan Ram me hamari aastha aur nishta ko diga nahi sakta (No one can shake BJP's faith and reverence to Lord Ram)," he said in his inaugural speech at the two-day National Council meet.

LIC goes whole hog to sell new policy

LIC goes whole hog to sell new policy

Rediff.com29 Dec 2008

The Life Insurance Corporation of India, the country's largest insurer, is pulling out all stops to mop up Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) through Jeevan Aastha, a single-premium product which offers at least 9 per cent guaranteed returns, in an attempt to reverse the trend of falling sales.

Pretty in sheer! Kiara shows off her enviable figure in a flirty dress

Pretty in sheer! Kiara shows off her enviable figure in a flirty dress

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Our weekly roundup of the best and worst styles from the celebrity circuit.

Babul Ka Aangann replaces Virrudh

Babul Ka Aangann replaces Virrudh

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Starring Astha Choudhary, the serial is about balancing married life with parents.

Will move court if ordinance is brought for Ram temple: AIMPLB

Will move court if ordinance is brought for Ram temple: AIMPLB

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

'The Centre has brought an ordinance on triple talaq. Its duration is of six months. If it is made into a law, then we will challenge this in the Supreme Court.'

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday presented the Railway Budget.

NSE, BSE bar 3 NSEL defaulters from trading

NSE, BSE bar 3 NSEL defaulters from trading

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have barred three entities from trading on their platform after they defaulted on dues in connection with Rs 5,600 crore (Rs 56 billion) payment crisis at National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL).

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The prime accused deployed a modus operandi of claiming the investment in real estate purchased in the name of third party as unsecured loan

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Modi thanked the people of the state for making the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative a fruitful one.

VOTE: Who's the hottest September cover girl?

VOTE: Who's the hottest September cover girl?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Presenting a roundup of the glossies this month. VOTE for your favourite cover girl.

NSEL writes to 6 chief ministers to recover defaulters' dues

NSEL writes to 6 chief ministers to recover defaulters' dues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The NSEL chief said the exchange is also seeking the help of the Delhi government.

The man who inspired the meat ban in Mumbai

The man who inspired the meat ban in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

'No lives should be taken during Paryushan.' 'When fish is taken out from the sea it is dead, hence no ban on it.' 'They hang the meat in shops and those who are fasting are pained by this sight.'

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Restricted by state government orders, the ownership of such land could not be formally registered, so the advances made continued to be reflected in the accounts as 'advances against land'.

Lok Sabha needs this Sansad Ratna

Lok Sabha needs this Sansad Ratna

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Will voters in Ernakulam take to the Communist MP who asked 447 more questions and took part in 162 more debates than your average MP? Will Arun Jaitley's wish come true? Krishna Prasad, the renowned journalist and Outlook magazine's former editor-in-chief, reports from Kochi.

X: A piece of kitsch with incidental joys and a lot to crib about

X: A piece of kitsch with incidental joys and a lot to crib about

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'Mistaking carnality for sensuality, X: Past Is Present rings as too literal-minded and too talky, with a technique that just about drains any real density or genuine playfulness that may exist beneath all the talk,' says Sreehari Nair.

Once upon a Ganpati in Tilak Nagar

Once upon a Ganpati in Tilak Nagar

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The 'Chhota don' may be down but certainly not out. And the same can be said of the Ganesh pandal once patronised by him, reports Anil Singh.

World Blood Donor Day: How to donate blood safely

World Blood Donor Day: How to donate blood safely

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Personal health and hygiene are a pre-requisite for donating blood.

The fashion nomads are here!

The fashion nomads are here!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Fashion pop-up stores are all the rage with emerging designers who don't have the resources for standalone showrooms

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.

Why Sri Sri is laughing all the way to the bank

Why Sri Sri is laughing all the way to the bank

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Yoga, wellness, meditation, Ayurveda, software and ... toothpaste - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has successfully merged business with spirituality

Moushumi Chatterjee: I was always a superstar

Moushumi Chatterjee: I was always a superstar

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Moushumi Chatterjee, one of the biggest stars of her time, gives us a peek into her life.

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