News for 'Amar'

Amar Singh behind protests at Azam Khan show in Rampur?

Amar Singh behind protests at Azam Khan show in Rampur?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Discredited and ousted Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh was understood to be behind the protest demonstrations at a function organised by Uttar Pradesh Urban Development and Minorities Welfare Minister Azam Khan on his home-ground, Rampur on Monday.

Amar Singh to act in Dev Anand's next

Amar Singh to act in Dev Anand's next

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Samajvadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh has accepted an offer from Dev Anand to star in the filmmaker's next venture.

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Chh'garh polls: Bilaspur division's multi-polar contests vital for Cong, BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Out of the 25 seats, five seats each are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

Cash-for-vote: HC defers Amar Singh's bail plea

Cash-for-vote: HC defers Amar Singh's bail plea

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

The Delhi high court on Tuesday deferred till Wednesday the hearing on the bail plea of Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh, arrested for his alleged role in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam.

Agra violence a minor skirmish: Amar Singh

Agra violence a minor skirmish: Amar Singh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Agra violence a minor skirmish: Amar Singh

Cash-for-votes scam: Delhi police grills Amar Singh

Cash-for-votes scam: Delhi police grills Amar Singh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh on Friday appeared before the Delhi Police for questioning in the cash-for-vote scam.

Cash-for-vote: Deo justifies stand on Amar Singh

Cash-for-vote: Deo justifies stand on Amar Singh

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Kishore Chandra Deo, who headed a Parliamentary Committee to probe the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, on Tuesday sought to justify his decision of not questioning Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh, whose close aide Sanjeev Saxena has been arrested, arguing there was no "prima facie evidence".

Court defers order on Amar Singh's interim bail plea

Court defers order on Amar Singh's interim bail plea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Special judge Sangeeta Dhigra Sehgal on Tuesday deferred a decision on former Samajwadi Party leader and member of Rajya Sabha Amar Singh's bail hearing in the cash-for-votes scam to Thursday.

Scam-tainted Amar Singh's fall from power and fame

Scam-tainted Amar Singh's fall from power and fame

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

For decades, Amar Singh, member of the Rajya Sabha, strode like a colossus on the Indian political stage. He was the man everyone loved to hate, but at the same time, most people would push and maneuver to be part of his well-attended parties and be seen with the man who became best friends with the likes of Amitabh Bachchan and Anil Ambani, two icons of modern India.

Paswan, Amar Singh denied entry into Greater Noida

Paswan, Amar Singh denied entry into Greater Noida

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

While Paswan and Singh were stopped at the Delhi-UP border, the LJP chief's younger brother and Lok Sabha member Ramchandra Paswan was taken into custody by the Uttar Pradesh Police. The leaders were going towards Greater Noida to disburse Rs two lakh as relief to the families of the victims of police firing last week.

Swiss Chess: Gujrathi takes sole lead; Vaishali joins leaders' pack

Swiss Chess: Gujrathi takes sole lead; Vaishali joins leaders' pack

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

After six draws in a row, Praggnanandhaa was relieved after the victory, a result of Gupta's blunder under time pressure.

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Amar Chitra Katha goes back to school

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The big challenge is beating piracy and convincing users to pay for content.

Amar Bose in US Inventors Hall of Fame

Amar Bose in US Inventors Hall of Fame

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Amar Bose last month joined the ranks of Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Alva Edison, after the National Inventors Hall of Fame announced his name as one of the seven living 2008 inductees. Dr Bose is only the second Indian American after Dr Rangaswamy Srinivasan, whose invention of ultraviolet surgical and dental procedures resulted in what is known today as LASIK surgery, to be inducted in the Hall of Fame.

SC pulls up Amar Singh over phone-tapping case

SC pulls up Amar Singh over phone-tapping case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Controversial politician Amar Singh on Wednesday got the rough end of the stick in the Supreme Court, which lashed out at him for filing a petition against the Congress and its President Sonia Gandhi in the phone tapping case and now wanting to withdraw it in the "changed circumstances".

Amar Singh gives President list of SP MPs

Amar Singh gives President list of SP MPs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Samajwadi Party leaders Amar Singh and Ram Gopal Yadav met President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday. Amar Singh handed over to the President a list of Lok Sabha MPs who contested under the SP symbol.

'I couldn't fit in that Bigg Boss world'

'I couldn't fit in that Bigg Boss world'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'I don't think I was prepared for a platform like Bigg Boss.'

FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

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

It's Bhediya time for Kriti-Varun!

It's Bhediya time for Kriti-Varun!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The Varun Dhawan-Kriti Sanon starrer, Bhediya, has released to good reviews.

CD case: Cops to take voice samples of Bhushan, Amar

CD case: Cops to take voice samples of Bhushan, Amar

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

A Delhi court on Friday allowed the police to take voice samples of senior advocate Shanti Bhushan and politicians Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh for further investigation into the controversial CD case.

Amar Singh sees a scandal in CAS

Amar Singh sees a scandal in CAS

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

SC relief for Amar Singh in anti-defection case

SC relief for Amar Singh in anti-defection case

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Giving relief to expelled Samajwadi Party MPs Amar Singh and Jaya Prada, the Supreme Court directed that no action shall be taken against them under the Anti-Defection Law in the event of their defying a party whip.

Why Amar Singh took off his pants in public

Why Amar Singh took off his pants in public

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Angry with the oft repeated criticism about using luxury vehicles during his much hyped Purvachal yatra in pursuance of his campaign for carving out an indepedent state out of eastern Uttar Pradesh, ousted Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Thursday, in a bizarre move, took off his pants at a press conference in Kanpur.

Amarmani verdict won't affect SP: Amar Singh

Amarmani verdict won't affect SP: Amar Singh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Wednesday said the Dehradun court sentencing party member Amarmani Tripathi to life in the Madhumita murder case was not the 'ultimate' decision as he can approach higher courts. "I am simply saying that this is not the ultimate decision. There are many courts left for clarifications as far as Tripathi is concerned and he should be given that opportunity," the party general secretary said.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Amar Singh case to be given to Kolkata police

Amar Singh case to be given to Kolkata police

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

The case lodged against Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and others for alleged financial fraud amounting to Rs 500 crore would be handed over to Kolkata police for further investigation, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Saturday.

Threat to my life from Maya, Mulayam: Amar Singh

Threat to my life from Maya, Mulayam: Amar Singh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Expelled Samajwadi Party leader and president of newly floated Rastriya Lok Manch (RLM) Amar Singh on Sunday claimed that he was facing threat to his life from SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.

Sonia has no role in hounding Big B: Amar

Sonia has no role in hounding Big B: Amar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Expelled SP leader Amar Singh, who has been sending friendly signals to Congress leadership, on Thursday defended Sonia Gandhi in the row involving Amitabh Bachchan, saying he did not see her hand in "hounding" of the actor.

Amar Singh seeks to build bridges with Azam Khan

Amar Singh seeks to build bridges with Azam Khan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Seeking to build bridges with Azam Khan, ousted Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh extended support to the university founded by his bete noire.At a public meeting in Rampur, the former SP leader said he would support the Mohammed Ali Jauhar University founded by Azam Khan which is yet to start functioning.

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

30 RD Burman Gems You May Not Have Heard

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.

Cash-for-votes: 'Ill' Amar Singh shows up in court

Cash-for-votes: 'Ill' Amar Singh shows up in court

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Former Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani's former aide Sudheendra Kulkarni on Tuesday failed to personally appear before a Delhi court in response to its summons for their alleged role in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam.

Fraud case: FIR against Amar Singh, Big B named

Fraud case: FIR against Amar Singh, Big B named

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

An FIR was lodged on Thursday at Babupurwa police station in Kanpur, accusing the SP general secretary and his wife of amalgamating companies for converting black money into white, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Brij Lal told PTI.

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.

Man held for extortion attempt on Amar Singh

Man held for extortion attempt on Amar Singh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

B K Verma (40), a resident of Lajpat Nagar, had been making phone calls to the SP general secretary claiming that he was a senior law officer and could help him if he paid him Rs 5 crore, a senior police official said.

Back in action, Amar Singh flays UPA over bungalow

Back in action, Amar Singh flays UPA over bungalow

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

He charged the Congress with a conspiracy against SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and denying him an appropriate bungalow.

UP police' EOW to take over Amar Singh case

UP police' EOW to take over Amar Singh case

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The Economic Offences Wing of the Uttar Pradesh police will investigate the case against Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh, who has been accused in a Rs 500-crore scam.

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

BJP's 2nd list for Chhattisgarh has 13 losing candidates from 2018

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has pinned its hopes on the old guard to ensure victory in next month's assembly elections in Chhattisgarh as it gave tickets to 11 sitting MLAs and renominated 13 leaders who lost in the 2018 polls.

Have 'full information' about cash-for-vote case: Amar Singh

Have 'full information' about cash-for-vote case: Amar Singh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh, facing prosecution for his alleged role in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, on Tuesday claimed he has "full information" about the episode but refused to comment as case is sub-judice.

Amar Singh seeks court's nod to go abroad for treatment

Amar Singh seeks court's nod to go abroad for treatment

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Two days after being discharged from hospital, Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh, an accused in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam case, has moved a Delhi court seeking its permission to go abroad for treatment of his kidney ailment.

Cash-for-votes: Delhi HC grants bail to Amar Singh

Cash-for-votes: Delhi HC grants bail to Amar Singh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh, who was arrested in connection with his alleged role in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, on medical grounds.