News for 'Amar'

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Review: Amar Akbar Anthony entertains

Review: Amar Akbar Anthony entertains

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The director successfully maintains a fine balance among the three leading men in Amar Akbar Anthony, says Paresh C Palicha.

No politics behind our resignations: Amar, Jaya

No politics behind our resignations: Amar, Jaya

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Expelled Samajwadi Party leaders Amar Singh and Jaya Prada on Thursday said there was "no politics" behind their resignations from the party.

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

Amar Singh's condition stable

Amar Singh's condition stable

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

The condition of Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi following a rise in creatinine level in his body, is stable.

JNU students disrupt shooting of web series on Emergency on campus

JNU students disrupt shooting of web series on Emergency on campus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Earlier in the day, the students' body had written to the varsity administration opposing the web series shooting at the administration block on the campus.

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Indian Soldiers In Action!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Exercise Harimau Shakti began at the Umroi Cantonment in Meghalaya on October 23, 2023 and will conclude on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Nearly 120 military personnel from India and Malaysia are taking part in the exercise, which aims to strengthen military capabilities and enhance the synergy between the two nations.

Dumped by Amitabh and Ambani, Amar Singh fights on

Dumped by Amitabh and Ambani, Amar Singh fights on

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

After being deserted by people whose battles he fought, Amar Singh is going to have another go at politics, says Aditi Phadnis

SP nominates Amar Singh to Rajya Sabha

SP nominates Amar Singh to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The party also nominated six others, including former Union minister Beni Prasad Verma, an influential Kushwaha leader who recently quit Congress and returned to the Samajwadi Party, and realtor Sanjay Seth for the biennial polls scheduled next month.

Amar Singh, Mulayam appear desperate for rapprochement

Amar Singh, Mulayam appear desperate for rapprochement

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Insiders say that Amar Singh has convinced the Samajwadi Party supremo that he alone could help him fulfill his prime ministerial ambitions. Sharat Pradhan reports

Why Amar Singh is back in the Samajwadi Party

Why Amar Singh is back in the Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Will Amar Singh be the go-between between the SP and Congress, asks Aditi Phadnis.

Kalyan Singh throws Amar Singh a lifeline

Kalyan Singh throws Amar Singh a lifeline

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

"Anyone, including Amar Singh, who has faith in party's policies and ideology is welcome to join us," Jankranti Party head Rajvir Singh, son of Kalyan Singh, told media-persons in Lucknow."Though there have been no talks with Amar Singh lately,we continue to have personal and family relations with him,"he said.

Lata's Favourite Madhubala Song

Lata's Favourite Madhubala Song

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'Madhubala stipulated in her contracts that she wanted only me to do her playback singing.'

CD samples have Amar Singh's voice

CD samples have Amar Singh's voice

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Was Mulayam's son behind Amar's exit?

Was Mulayam's son behind Amar's exit?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Notwithstanding former Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh's claims that his "illness" had forced to step down, party sources said it was a deliberate sideline by SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's son Akhilesh Yadav that prompted Singh to withdraw in anger.

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Vinesh, Reetika, Anshu secure Paris Olympics quotas

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Vinesh Phogat locked Paris Olympics quota in the women's 50kg category, reaching the final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier without conceding a single point.

Yadav vs Yadav: Mulayam backs brother, Amar Singh

Yadav vs Yadav: Mulayam backs brother, Amar Singh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

The rift between Samajwadi Party strongman Mulayam Singh Yadav and 'obedient' Akhilesh grew even wider with the father openly backing his son's foes in the party

Raakhee Set For Grand Comeback!

Raakhee Set For Grand Comeback!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

'I was always a reluctant actress. I still am.'

Amar Singh, Jaya Prada join Ajit Singh's RLD

Amar Singh, Jaya Prada join Ajit Singh's RLD

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Ending months of speculation, expelled Samajwadi Party leader leaders Amar Singh and Jaya Prada joined the Ajit Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal on Monday ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Indian Film Makes HISTORY At Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Thank you to the Cannes Film Festival for having our film here. Please don't wait 30 years to have another Indian film.'

India-Canada Feud: Will Diljit's Films Pay The Price?

India-Canada Feud: Will Diljit's Films Pay The Price?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A source close to the Censor Board says the issue of cinema on Punjab is no more a censorial concern. 'It is now seen as a matter of national security.'

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Ram temple opening: Ambanis, Bachchan among state guests

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features just a few hundred people, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, bureaucrats and diplomats.

Amar Singh will be proved innocent: Digvijaya

Amar Singh will be proved innocent: Digvijaya

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh on Thursday expressed sympathy for the beleaguered former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh who was arrested in the cash-for-vote case two days ago.

Deoband's ulemas turn away Amar Singh

Deoband's ulemas turn away Amar Singh

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

"First apologize publicly, throw out Kalyan Singh and his son from the Samajwadi Party and then come and meet us" said the Ullemas of Deoband, refusing to meet the Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh who had gone there on Monday to get feedback on the party's tie up with the former BJP chief minister.

Chiranjeevi-Amar Singh meet raises questions

Chiranjeevi-Amar Singh meet raises questions

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The Samajwadi party general secretary Amar Singh along with two actresses-MPs Jaya Prada and Jaya Bachchan came to the office of the Telugu mega star turned politician Chiranjeevi in Hyderabad on Sunday evening, spent close to one hour and went back leaving a lot of questions unanswered.

PIX: Sridevi, Jaya Prada at Amar Singh's party

PIX: Sridevi, Jaya Prada at Amar Singh's party

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Bhushan CD: Amar, civil society trade charges

Bhushan CD: Amar, civil society trade charges

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

While Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh demanded resignation of father-son duo Shanti Bhushan and Prashant Bhushan from the Lokpal Bill drafting committee, the civil society members raised doubts over the forensic test report.

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies

Bollywood's Most Successful Horror Movies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Joginder Tuteja looks at how successful the genre has been in recent times.

SP carried out 'murderous attack' on Rahul: Amar

SP carried out 'murderous attack' on Rahul: Amar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Thursday accused his former party of carrying out what he called a "murderous attack" on Rahul Gandhi during the young Congress leader's recent visit to Uttar Pradesh.

Amar Singh meets Mulayam, says it's not a big issue

Amar Singh meets Mulayam, says it's not a big issue

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

After sharing the dais with SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav earlier this month, former party leader Amar Singh on Monday had a closed door meeting with the national president again at his residence.

Amar Akbar Anthony, now in Bhojpuri

Amar Akbar Anthony, now in Bhojpuri

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

The film will be directed by Manish Jain, and will star Bhojpuri heavyweights.

Amar Bose: A life in pursuit of excellence

Amar Bose: A life in pursuit of excellence

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Amar Bose never grew old. He simply oozed positive energy. He visibly cringed if anybody called him an icon but used to jump up to the blackboard with a chalk and wave his hand all over if you discussed physics, recalls Shivanand Kanavi

'Will consider if Amar proposes to rejoin SP'

'Will consider if Amar proposes to rejoin SP'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The meeting between Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh is a "good beginning" and if Singh gives any proposal to rejoin the party it will be considered, senior party leader Shivpal Yadav said on Tuesday.

Amar Singh discharged from hospital

Amar Singh discharged from hospital

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

After being discharged, 55-year-old Singh said he would seek the permission of the court hearing the case to visit Singapore for treatment.

Harvard grad, activist, Soros Fellow: Meet Amar Bakshi

Harvard grad, activist, Soros Fellow: Meet Amar Bakshi

Rediff.com20 May 2013

In a three-part series commencing today, Arthur J Pais profiles some of the winners of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. First up is Amar Bakshi, who fought and won a legal battle to uphold the freedom of the press in Zimbabwe and has studied at Harvard, John Hopkins and now Yale.

R-Day: Prez Murmu revives 'buggy tradition' after 40 years

R-Day: Prez Murmu revives 'buggy tradition' after 40 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The presidents were escorted by the President's Bodyguard -- "Rashtrapati Ke Angrakshak".

Amar Singh admitted to AIIMS

Amar Singh admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh, arrested for his alleged role in 2008 cash-for-vote scam, was on Monday night admitted in All India Institute of Medical Sciences following a rise in creatinine level in his body, Tihar jail spokesman Sunil Gupta said.

Lok Sabha elections as good as rigged: Jean Dreze

Lok Sabha elections as good as rigged: Jean Dreze

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Development economist Jean Dreze said the Indian democracy is currently navigating a crisis that is not only limited to the 'recent wave of authoritarianism' but also suppression of opposition voices by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

UP police drop fraud case against Amar Singh

UP police drop fraud case against Amar Singh

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

In a relief for Amar Singh, the Uttar Pradesh police has submitted a closure report in a district court in Kanpur in the three-year-old fraud and embezzlement case against the Rajya Sabha MP, citing lack of evidence.

Congress compares Amar Singh to item girl

Congress compares Amar Singh to item girl

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Referring to Amar Singh's claim that the Income Tax department was 'harassing' superstar Amitabh Bachchan by issuing him notices, the Congress spokesman said he should stop acting like 'a spokesperson for the actor.'