News for 'Advani'

Mission Impossible Earns Rs 65 Crores!

Mission Impossible Earns Rs 65 Crores!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

It's the highest that a Mission: Impossible film has done in India.

India Shining harmed us: Advani

India Shining harmed us: Advani

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Describing the poll results as 'fractured and divided', Advani said: "We never expected such a verdict and it won't be wrong to say that nobody else also expected this, including our rivals who are in the government now."

Kiara-Sid Shaadi: All You Need To Know

Kiara-Sid Shaadi: All You Need To Know

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The pictures may not be out yet, but Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's wedding is reportedly in full swing.

Advani blasts PM over 'indefensible defence'

Advani blasts PM over 'indefensible defence'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Bhartiya Janata Party veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday blasted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for putting up "indefensible defence" of bribery his Congress Party paid to survive the trust vote in the Lok Sabha in July 2008, in the wake of the WikiLeaks expose by citing the 2009 elections as the answer to the charge.

Meet The Festive Fashionistas

Meet The Festive Fashionistas

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Rocking festive styles and designer dazzle, Sukanya Verma picks the stars, who aced the fashion game in September.

Spotted: Pankaj Advani

Spotted: Pankaj Advani

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Reader Satish Rewliya sent us this picture from Delhi.

Advani never lies. He always speaks the truth: Mulayam

Advani never lies. He always speaks the truth: Mulayam

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday showered praise on Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani and used his comments to lash out at his son Akhilesh Yadav's government in Uttar Pradesh.

Jaitley row: Opposition latches on to Advani parallel

Jaitley row: Opposition latches on to Advani parallel

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Opposition on Tuesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signalled to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to quit in the wake of DDCA row.

Advani to skip Modi's 'Hoonkar' rally in Patna

Advani to skip Modi's 'Hoonkar' rally in Patna

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani, who shares a warm relation with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar notwithstanding the severing of ties with the Janata Dal-United, will skip the party's October 27 rally.

Modi, Advani can never become PM, says Lalu

Modi, Advani can never become PM, says Lalu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani will never become the prime minister of the country.

It's turning point, says Advani

It's turning point, says Advani

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

Hailing the BJP's spectacular victory in Gujarat, its senior leader L K Advani on Sunday said the vote against "vilification" campaign by the Congress was a "turning point" for national politics, signalling the party's "comeback" ahead of next general elections.

Kashmiri pandits meet Advani

Kashmiri pandits meet Advani

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Advani shocks Peter Ebdon on way to last 16

Advani shocks Peter Ebdon on way to last 16

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Eight-time World champion Pankaj Advani continued his fine run to enter the pre-quarter-finals of the third European Players Tour Championship (PTC) of the season, the Bluebell Wood Open, being held at Doncaster Dome, in Sheffield.

CBI acquitted Advani: CPI-M

CBI acquitted Advani: CPI-M

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Sitaram Yechury said the party will make a detailed comment after studying the order of the special court.

Advani shocks Nalin Patel

Advani shocks Nalin Patel

Rediff.com20 Nov 2003

The 18-year-old cueist put together two unfinished breaks of 150 as he rallied past the veteran cueist to make the knock-out round in the World billiards championship.

Advani easily wins opener

Advani easily wins opener

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

The ace Indian cueist beat John Hartely of England in the opening match of the World Billiards Championship.

Satyaprem Ki Katha Trailer: Emotional Rollercoaster

Satyaprem Ki Katha Trailer: Emotional Rollercoaster

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The Satyaprem Ki Katha trailer keeps you glued to the screen and has some good cinematography, sizzling chemistry between the lead actors, vibrant music, a promising story and a lot of emotion, enhanced with some Gujju tadka!

Kiara Becomes Barbie For A Day

Kiara Becomes Barbie For A Day

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Kiara joins the Margot Robbie Pink Club.

Political ego reason behind corruption: Advani

Political ego reason behind corruption: Advani

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Terming corruption as the biggest problem facing the country, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Saturday said it emanated from the ego of the political class.

Modi has great potential: Advani

Modi has great potential: Advani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

"We have many potential leaders, but I have little doubt that very few of the others have proved their ability in the matter of governance and development as Narendra Modi has already proved," said Advani.

Advani, Merchant score contrasting wins

Advani, Merchant score contrasting wins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Advani easily beat Jin Long of China 4-1 while Merchant edged past Hong Kong's Chi Wai Au 4-3 in the World snooker championships.

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma charged with conspiracy

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma charged with conspiracy

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The court granted bail to Advani, Joshi and Bharti after they appeared before it.

Advani mulls another rath yatra

Advani mulls another rath yatra

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former deputy prime minister Lal Kishenchand Advani is contemplating another rath yatra to pay homage to those who sacrificed everything for the country's freedom.

Advani's dream run ends; loses in quarters

Advani's dream run ends; loses in quarters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Pankaj Advani lost to world No 2 Judd Trump of England in the last-eight of the BetVictor Welsh Open Pro Snooker Series at Newport, Wales, on Friday.

Cong's poll compulsions defined Cabinet rejig: Advani

Cong's poll compulsions defined Cabinet rejig: Advani

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

"Honest ministers were demoted and punished (in Cabinet reshuffle) while those who matter in elections are allotted berths in the Manmohan Singh Cabinet," he said. Advani said he was disappointed with the "spate of scams tumbling out of the Centre's closet".

Advani aims for World Billiards title

Advani aims for World Billiards title

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

The new World Snooker Champion is eager to convert his win into a grand double at the World Billiards Championships in Hyderabad next month.

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Seven-time World champion Pankaj Advani, veteran Geet Sethi and Dhruv Sitwala continued their unbeaten run in the Time Format after outplaying their rivals in the World Billiards Championships in Leeds on Sunday.

Advani on his latest book

Advani on his latest book

Rediff.com21 Mar 2008

Leader of Opposition L K Advani has contended that he had no desire to become BJP president again after the 2004 shock defeat which had depleted the NDA's strength in the Lok Sabha from 304 to 186. The responsibility for the defeat was collective and there was no question of pinning the blame on any individual, Advani wrote in his book My Country My Life.

Psychology plays a great part in modern sport: Advani

Psychology plays a great part in modern sport: Advani

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

He has made winning 12 world titles look like a stroll in the park but India's poster boy of cue sports Pankaj Advani says it is not easy to deal with the anxiety and stress, crediting his elder brother Shree for helping him handle pressure.

Advani takes on Frankenstein monster at UNGA

Advani takes on Frankenstein monster at UNGA

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Terming terrorism as a 'Frankenstein monster', senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has said that the global community cannot afford to adopt "selective approaches" in dealing with terrorist groups and use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy is short-sighted.

'Advani not automatically PM candidate'

'Advani not automatically PM candidate'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Asked whether it meant that Advani should not be considered PM-in-waiting, he said, "No, this is not what I am saying. Whenever a decision is taken on the issue within the party and the NDA, you will be told."

Kiara Advani turns blushing bride for Vikram Phadnis

Kiara Advani turns blushing bride for Vikram Phadnis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

The actor walked the runway at the India Beach Fashion Week for Vikram Phadnis.

Advani wins thriller to enter World Billiards final; Bhaskar loses

Advani wins thriller to enter World Billiards final; Bhaskar loses

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Pankaj Advani held his nerve to edge past David Causier of England and enter the final of the World Billiards Championship (Time format) by a mere five points, in Leeds, on Wednesday. Eyeing another grand double (points and time format in the same year) after clinching the 150-up short format title last week, the Indian ace led last year's runner-up by a comfortable 400 points at one stage before settling for a 1180-1175 victory.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Will accept any role party gives after elections: Advani

Will accept any role party gives after elections: Advani

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Voicing confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will form the next government at the Centre, veteran BJP leader L K Advani, who had reservations on the PM candidature of Narendra Modi, on Sunday said he will accept any role the party will offer him after the Lok Sabha elections.