News for 'Amrit'

'It is not that Yuvraj did not evoke interest among bidders'

'It is not that Yuvraj did not evoke interest among bidders'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore Director Amrit Thomas has said the franchise team was interested in buying back Yuvraj Singh, who was eventually snapped up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 7 crore in the IPL players' auction.

Man who threatened to blast Parliament held

Man who threatened to blast Parliament held

Rediff.com19 May 2010

A man, who had allegedly called up the Lok Sabha Secretariat on Monday and threatened to blow up Parliament building, was taken into custody in Bihar's Siwan district.

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Parents of a British Sikh girl who died suddenly while on holiday in India have moved a step closer to getting answers about her mysterious death.

Higher MAT may derail infra projects

Higher MAT may derail infra projects

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Despite higher allocations, core sector likely to see reduced profitability.

Image: PM's daughter speaks out against torture

Image: PM's daughter speaks out against torture

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's daughter Amrit Singh participates in a discussion on Reckoning with Torture: Memos and Testimonies from the 'War on Terror' on October 13 at the Cooper Union's Great Hall in New York.

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

One of the oldest living brands in the country, Horlicks has been innovative in its approach, which helped it survive intense competition

Contest: Win one of the Metro Reads!

Contest: Win one of the Metro Reads!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Here's your chance to win a free book from Penguin's new Metro Reads series!

Exclusive! How China released Indian troops after the 1962 War

Exclusive! How China released Indian troops after the 1962 War

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'All PoWs recounted that one of the worst aspects of their captivity in Tibet was the constant attempt at brainwashing by Chinese Communist propaganda,' reveals Claude Arpi.

Lalu terms Modi as 'political Ravana'

Lalu terms Modi as 'political Ravana'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Bihar being in the grip of a Dusshera festival mood, leaders of rival political groups including Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday used examples of slaying of Ravana to attack each other.

Sikh woman elected prez of multi-religious body

Sikh woman elected prez of multi-religious body

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Amrit Kaur, a Sikh woman, has been elected as the president of the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, an organisation which represents 11 world religions.

Gurdwara shooting: Austrian cops find more proof

Gurdwara shooting: Austrian cops find more proof

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Amrit Singh, a 26-year-old security company staffer, fired at Wega and Cobra special forces officers who searched nine flats and houses during a coordinated raid on Monday, Vienna police spokesman Michael Takacs said.

PM to celebrate birthday on board Air India One

PM to celebrate birthday on board Air India One

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who will turn 77 on September 26, will celebrate yet another birthday mid-air, on board the Air India One, like he did in 2004.Dr Singh will celebrate his birthday in his special aircraft or at Geneva, the flight's stop- over, while on his way back from the G20 summit in Pittsburgh, United States. Once the G-20 summit gets over, Dr Singh will have a quiet family get-together on the eve of his birthday.

Video: Ranbir-Alia-Amitabh give us Brahmastra

Video: Ranbir-Alia-Amitabh give us Brahmastra

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Ranbir Kapoor's superhero movie Brahmastra has been in the making for such a long time that even he is tired of the delay.

Excerpt: I loved Rajni and abided by all her rules

Excerpt: I loved Rajni and abided by all her rules

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Love over Coffee by Amrit N Shetty is the fictional story of Anup, a misfit in a software firm, who is head-over-laptops in love with his co-worker Rajni. We bring you an excerpt.

Nepal: 10 hurt in anti-Hindi protests

Nepal: 10 hurt in anti-Hindi protests

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

The ongoing protests over the use of the Hindi language during oath-taking ceremony by Nepal Vice President Parmananda Jha on Monday took a violent turn in Kathmandu when the protestors clashed with police leaving 10 people injured. Six students, three policemen and a youth were injured when agitating students and youths clashed with the police near Amrit Science College in Kathmandu as normal life in the city nearly came to standstill, according to a private television.

96 fishermen released by Pak want CBMs to go on

96 fishermen released by Pak want CBMs to go on

Rediff.com27 May 2008

96 Indian fishermen, who were released by Pakistan will be reaching Veraval town in Saurashtra where they will reunite with their family members after a gap of two years. These fishermen were arrested by Pakistan for straying across the border.

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni and Agarkar

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni and Agarkar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Reader Suchita Bhagat sent us this picture.

How can this disgraceful situation continue?

How can this disgraceful situation continue?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

We have unashamedly allowed scavenging to continue through all of 60 years of our Independence.

The Punjab results: The Winners

The Punjab results: The Winners

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Here is the list of constituencies where results have been announced.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

11 designs from India Fashion Week we loved so far

11 designs from India Fashion Week we loved so far

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Wills India Fashion Week is underway in New Delhi right now.

Dera breaks links with Swami Agnivesh

Dera breaks links with Swami Agnivesh

Rediff.com25 May 2007

Abhijit Bhagat, a trustee and vice-chairman of the Dera, moved a special leave petition before apex court that was heard by a bench comprising Justice Arijit Pasayat and Justice D K Jain.

PIX: Angry Indian Goddesses visit Rediff!

PIX: Angry Indian Goddesses visit Rediff!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A look at the fun visit in pictures!

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rotating the strike was the key: Laxman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

V V S Laxman on Sunday said he improved as a one-day player only after he worked hard on rotating the strike.

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Will new UK PM save Afzal from noose?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

A London-based group campaigning to save Afzal Guru, sentenced to death for the attack on Indian Parliament, plans to seek the intervention of the new British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to get a reprieve for him.

Sourav may sit in judgement too

Sourav may sit in judgement too

Rediff.com10 May 2004

Sourav Ganguly is likely to sit on the special committee to determine category-placements of the 20 players to be awarded contracts by the BCCI.

Indian worker reinstated at Heathrow

Indian worker reinstated at Heathrow

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Amrit Lalji, an employee of Eurest which supplies food and services to British Airway's VIP lounge at Heathrow, was asked to resume work after she won an appeal against the company's decision

Why Justice Mudgal issued a warning to Delhi cricket officials

Why Justice Mudgal issued a warning to Delhi cricket officials

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The Delhi high court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal on Wednesday issued a stern warning to the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA), stating that 'any hindrance caused by any official in preparation of the matches (domestic and international), the blame of the failure will be entirely on the DDCA officials'.

UK nose ring row: Mayor defends Indian worker

UK nose ring row: Mayor defends Indian worker

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Hundreds of millions of people follow the Hindu religion and it is difficult to imagine a worse way to welcome visitors from the Indian subcontinent to London than sacking a woman for wearing a Hindu nose stud, he said.

20 feared dead as bus skids off highway, catches fire in Bihar

20 feared dead as bus skids off highway, catches fire in Bihar

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The fire incinerated the bus and nobody could be retrieved so far.

Kohli remembers Vijay Mallya for giving him opportunity

Kohli remembers Vijay Mallya for giving him opportunity

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli remembered 'controversial' former franchise director Vijay Mallya for picking him in the team and providing an opportunity to rub shoulders with the world's best players. "My association with RCB has been special as it has been exciting from the first season. I was chosen to play for RCB by Mr Mallya. I have learnt so much and getting to play with the world's best players. "I am welcomed here warmly, I love this franchise, the city, fans, deep connection," he told reporters on the eve of his team's face-off with Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. Mallya, who has defaulted in loans in excess of Rs 9000 crore, is facing probe by various investigative agencies. The 60-year-old bought RCB in 2008 but the popular franchise has not been able to win a single Indian Premier League title in eight attempts.

BPO experiences: 'My job lets me push the limits'

BPO experiences: 'My job lets me push the limits'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

GA readers shares their BPO experiences, what they've learned and how to cope with the night shift.

New robot to handle hazardous work

New robot to handle hazardous work

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

'Dera chief should have apologised at once'

'Dera chief should have apologised at once'

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Swami Agnivesh speaks about the Dera-Sikh standoff, which he is attempting to resolve.

1971 is a good effort

1971 is a good effort

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

1971, by 31-year old Amrit Sagar, is a realistic tale based on the plight of 54 prisoners of war still languishing in Pakistani jails.

Manmohan Singh's daughter honoured

Manmohan Singh's daughter honoured

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Amrit Singh, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh's daughter, receives a special award.

First Look: Another war movie

First Look: Another war movie

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Manoj Bajpai plays the lead in a movie about prisoners of war.

Bachchans, Ranveer grieve with Rani Mukerji

Bachchans, Ranveer grieve with Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Rani Mukerji's friends make sure to stand by her side at her father Ram Mukherjee's prayer service.

Worker at Heathrow sacked for wearing nose stud

Worker at Heathrow sacked for wearing nose stud

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

When Lalji refused to remove the stud, she was fired after a disciplinary hearing.

India wants stay in Karachi shortened

India wants stay in Karachi shortened

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

The three-member team discussed various aspects of the tour and also presented their observations of the security arrangements.