News for 'Akhil'

Will you wear this jewellery?

Will you wear this jewellery?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Chains, chokers, wired neck and shoulder bands made a bold statement at Suhani Pitte's show.

'Being angry is like drinking poison'

'Being angry is like drinking poison'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Akhil Sharma's novel Family Life is one of the best reviewed novels in years. The former banker, in a fascinating conversation with Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika light up the night

PIX: Ranveer-Deepika light up the night

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars with their families responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to show the nation's 'collective resolve and solidarity' in its fight against coronavirus with a symbolic gesture of lighting a lamp on Sunday night.

Of selfies and 'Selfie Queen'

Of selfies and 'Selfie Queen'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

What do models do in between shows? Have food, relax and of course, click a SELFIE! Take a look at the models who didn't miss out on clicking their selfies!

Applying to a foreign university? Seven things you must know!

Applying to a foreign university? Seven things you must know!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Watch out for these blunders before you hit submit!

'These days there is pressure to perform'

'These days there is pressure to perform'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'I hope to perform better at the World Championships,' says Dutee Chand.

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Sehwag in NADA's Appeals Panel, dope tainted Kunjarani in ADDP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Sehwag and Lamba, who played 76 first-class matches for Delhi between 1967 and 1981, are in the six-member panel headed by retired judge R V Easwar.

ABVP sacks 2 activists who 'attacked' AISA supporters

ABVP sacks 2 activists who 'attacked' AISA supporters

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Two Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad members, arrested for allegedly attacking a group of Left-affiliated AISA supporters, were on Wednesday suspended from the RSS-backed outfit for their act of "indiscipline".

Left students attacked in Visva Bharati university, 2 held

Left students attacked in Visva Bharati university, 2 held

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

An SFI member was hospitalised and several others suffered minor injuries in the attack that comes a week after BJP MP Swapan Dasgupta was heckled by Left-leaning students at the university. SFI blamed the ABVP for the attack, however the latter said attackers were TMC members.

Delhi: Students protest ABVP attack; 3 cops suspended for 'unprofessional' conduct

Delhi: Students protest ABVP attack; 3 cops suspended for 'unprofessional' conduct

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Khalid, who gave a miss to protests on Wednesday and the day before, joined the protesters at ITO in raising slogans of "ABVP se azaadi" and demanding registration of an FIR against them.

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

On the men's side, the fields have already been divided into two ATP 250 tournaments.

Attack on JNU students 'state-sponsored mayhem': Congress

Attack on JNU students 'state-sponsored mayhem': Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The fascists in control of our nation, are afraid of the voices of our brave students. Today's violence in JNU is a reflection of that fear, Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet

Mumbai gets Kulkarni boost for Ranji final against Saurashtra

Mumbai gets Kulkarni boost for Ranji final against Saurashtra

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Mumbai's bid to clinch their 41st Ranji Trophy crown, and the first after two seasons, got a significant boost with the availability of fit-again pacer Dhawal Kulkarni for the final against Saurashtra in Pune. Kulkarni missed the semi-final against Madhya Pradesh at Cuttack, after picking up an injury during their quarter-final victory over Jharkhand at Mysuru. Other than his inclusion, the Mumbai selectors have retained the squad that secured their place for their 45th title clash in Cuttack. Significantly, when Mumbai clinched their 40th crown, Saurashtra were their opponents in the 2012-13 season. The five-day final will begin on February 24.

SAF boxing team announced

SAF boxing team announced

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

A 10-member boxing squad will take part in the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games to be held in Colombo.

Masked men unleash violence on JNU campus; 28 injured

Masked men unleash violence on JNU campus; 28 injured

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Eyewitnesses alleged the attackers entered the premises when a meeting was being held by JNU Teachers' Association on the issue of violence on campus and assaulted students and professors.

India at the Games - Day 10

India at the Games - Day 10

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

India's boxers finished with a haul of one gold, two silver and two bronze, their best from the sport at any Commonwealth Games.

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Rediff.com4 May 2020

What makes Dhankar so outspoken? Could it because as governor he will be in the driver's seat if the Trinamool Congress performs below par in the elections next year? Shikha Shalini reports.

'I want an India strong, tender and considerate'

'I want an India strong, tender and considerate'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

'Youth has the power to change whatever it wants. They are the future. Youth has the power to set fire to water,' says champion boxer Akhil Kumar, in our continuing series where well-known Indians speak about the India they love.

VHP's much-hyped Ayodhya yatra a non-starter

VHP's much-hyped Ayodhya yatra a non-starter

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The poor turnout of volunteers made it evident that the 'parikrama' had failed to evoke interest among the local population, reports Sharat Pradhan

Images: Gorgeous bridals on the runway

Images: Gorgeous bridals on the runway

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Anita Dongre presented a gorgeous collection titled Jaipur Bride 2013 on Day 1 of Lakm Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013. Here are stunning images from the show.

PHOTOS: VVIPs who were sent to Tihar Jail

PHOTOS: VVIPs who were sent to Tihar Jail

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Rediff.com takes you through the high profile guests at the New Delhi's Tihar Jail

Sparkle and shine

Sparkle and shine

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Glimpses from the closing day of India International Jewellery Week.

Look who just melted our screens

Look who just melted our screens

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The actress walked the ramp for fashion entrepreneur and stylist Pernia Qureshi.

ABVP sweeps Delhi University polls, first major win in 18 yrs

ABVP sweeps Delhi University polls, first major win in 18 yrs

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

After a gap of 18 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party-affiliated Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad swept the Delhi University students' union elections, trouncing Congress' Nation Students' Union of India to bag all four positions and credited the triumph to the "Modi wave".

ModelSpeak: I used to feel that established models are very snooty and will give you a hard time

ModelSpeak: I used to feel that established models are very snooty and will give you a hard time

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Says Jantee Hazarika about what she thought of the people in a career she chose but was surprised how friendly and helping models like Carol Gracias, Archana Akhil Kumar and Candice Pinto turned out to be.

Sunil Mittal appointed as Bharti director

Sunil Mittal appointed as Bharti director

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

Bharti Televentures Ltd has appointed Sunil Bharti Mittal, Rajan Mittal and Akhil Mittal as the directors of the company.

Winners & losers in Mumbai's high-stakes civic poll

Winners & losers in Mumbai's high-stakes civic poll

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

As counting is underway for the civic bodies in Maharashtra, and all eyes are on Mumbai's cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Here are a list of some of the big winners and losers from these elections.

Hindu outfit leader shot dead in Lucknow; 4 cops suspended

Hindu outfit leader shot dead in Lucknow; 4 cops suspended

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The officer said UP unit chief of Antarrashtriya Hindu Mahasabha, Ranjeet Bachchan, died on the spot after being hit by a bullet

Vijay Zol hits unbeaten ton against Lanka colts

Vijay Zol hits unbeaten ton against Lanka colts

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Skipper Vijay Zol scored a brilliant, unbeaten century as India amassed 333 for 2 against Sri Lanka by stumps on the opening day of the first Under-19 Youth 'Test' in Dambulla on Tuesday.

Thousands of landless farmers hit streets in Guwahati

Thousands of landless farmers hit streets in Guwahati

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Vehicular traffic came to a halt in many parts of Guwahati city on Thursday for hours as thousands of landless farmers stormed the city demanding land and denouncing government's design to allot agriculture land to industrialists at throwaway prices flouting all norms.

Massive protests against Saradha Group in Guwahati

Massive protests against Saradha Group in Guwahati

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Even as the crackdown on Saradha Group involved in the chit fund scam continues, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samity, a leading NGO in Assam, on Thursday staged a mass demonstration in front of the deputy commissioner's office in Guwahati.

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Determined farmers continue their fight at Delhi's edges

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Though there was no clear roadmap, the farmers, belonging to multiple groups, including 30 from Punjab, appeared clear in their resolve, some saying that they would not disperse till the laws were repealed and others that would ensure their voices are heard.

'Sunil will not even harm an ant'

'Sunil will not even harm an ant'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Akhil Tripathi, father of the missing student who was wrongly identified as a suspect, tells Rediff.com's George Joseph

The challenges ahead for new BJP chief Nadda

The challenges ahead for new BJP chief Nadda

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

His immediate challenge is the February 8 Delhi assembly polls followed by year-end elections in Bihar. However, his big test would be the next year's assembly polls in West Bengal, a state where the BJP has emerged as a strong challenger to Mamata Banerjee-headed TMC.

After brawl with ABVP activists, JNU student goes missing

After brawl with ABVP activists, JNU student goes missing

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Najeeb Ahmad, pursuing MSc in Biotechnology and resident of room 106 of Mahi/Mandavi hostel, has been missing since yesterday allegedly after an altercation with a few students on Saturday night, they added.

Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJP youth wing, ABVP

Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJP youth wing, ABVP

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

He was allegedly attacked for his 'anti-Hindu' stance.

Influx of Muslims from neighbouring nations alarming: RSS

Influx of Muslims from neighbouring nations alarming: RSS

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Terming the influx of Muslims from Bangladesh and some other neighbouring nations as an alarming issue, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Saturday said it was a matter of serious concern for the country's security.

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Cong panel says JNU V-C was 'mastermind' of Jan 5 attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The four-member fact-finding committee recommended Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar be dismissed and criminal investigation initiated against him. It also demanded a complete rollback of the JNU fee hike.

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

How is your college celebrating Surgical Strike Day?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Colleges and universities across India have been asked to observe September 29 as Surgical Strike Day. Tell us what your college is doing to remember this memorable day in India's military history. Please share your stories and pictures with us.