News for 'Anand Kumar'

Sports Shorts: Growth solid, hope Olympiad will demonstrate it, says Anand

Sports Shorts: Growth solid, hope Olympiad will demonstrate it, says Anand

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

July Releases: Malaal, Super 30, Judgmentall Hai Kya

July Releases: Malaal, Super 30, Judgmentall Hai Kya

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A mix of masala flicks that will release this month.

He trains India's poorest students for the IIT

He trains India's poorest students for the IIT

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Educator Anand Kumar could not attend Cambridge University due to financial constraints. Today, he coaches deserving students for IIT-JEE.

AMAZING SONGS, Coming Up!

AMAZING SONGS, Coming Up!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of 25 golden melodies? Sukanya Verma curates one for you.

'I didn't know what sex trafficking was all about'

'I didn't know what sex trafficking was all about'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Mrunal Thakur is just three films old in Bollywood and each one has been radically different from the other.

On his minister calling Ramcharitmanas 'hateful', Nitish says...

On his minister calling Ramcharitmanas 'hateful', Nitish says...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The Janata Dal-United supremo was replying to queries from journalists in Darbhanga district which he visited as part of his state-wide mass outreach programme 'Samadhan Yatra'.

Ally Ready To Leave, But Mahagathbandhan Isn't Nervous

Ally Ready To Leave, But Mahagathbandhan Isn't Nervous

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Five days before the Big Opposition rally in Patna, one of the Mahagathbandhan's allies will walk out of the ruling alliance.

'Is it England?' Nitish chides farmer for speaking 'too much English'

'Is it England?' Nitish chides farmer for speaking 'too much English'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The speaker identified himself as Amit Kumar from Lakhisarai at the Bapu Sabhagar auditorium where a function was organised to mark the inauguration of the 'fourth agriculture roadmap' of the state government.

Outsourcing bug bites Hollywood too

Outsourcing bug bites Hollywood too

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

The Indian film industry is now luring foreign producers too for investment. Many Hollywood movies are now being outsourced to the country for visual effects. Major Hollywood studios like Viacom, NBC, Universal, Dream Works, besides Warner Bros., Sony and Disney have also made investments in India's entertainment sector. According to a Ficci report, Indian entertainment and media industry is poised to grow at an annual rate of 18 per cent by 2011 faster than its counterparts.

4 whisky recipes to kick off your weekend

4 whisky recipes to kick off your weekend

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Hosting a get-together this weekend? These recipes will come handy.

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced compensation and jobs to the kin of the three civilians who were found dead in Poonch district as a massive search operation was underway to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead.

Bihar train accident: Faulty tracks suspected; top-level probe ordered

Bihar train accident: Faulty tracks suspected; top-level probe ordered

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The probe report has estimated the cost of damage due to the accident at more than Rs 52 crore.

Bigg Boss' Claudia signs up Kannada film

Bigg Boss' Claudia signs up Kannada film

Rediff.com24 May 2010

After entertaining television viewers in Bigg Boss 3, Claudia Ciesla will be seen in a Kannada film, Private Number.

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

When Bollywood Sang To The Moon

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

As India successfully lands Chandrayaan-3, does the moon look as beautiful as one's beloved or has the Chanda Mama of folk ditties acquired a whole new meaning?

'Poor kids must get 3 attempts to get into IIT'

'Poor kids must get 3 attempts to get into IIT'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

The 'Super 30' programme is a popular initiative conducted by Kumar for last seven years in Bihar and Jharkhand. He also suggested starting two different syllabi for students at secondary level -- one for ordinary students and another for the extra-ordinary and talented students.

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

BJP jolts Nitish in Bihar bypoll, snatches Kurhani seat

BJP jolts Nitish in Bihar bypoll, snatches Kurhani seat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

BJP candidate Kedar Prasad Gupta defeated Manoj Singh Kushwaha of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United by 3,645 votes in Kurhani.

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Tanuja could do practically anything on screen, applauds Subhash K Jha, as he salutes the actor on her 80th birthday on September 23.

Karnataka: 8 turncoats, who helped BJP's 2019 coup, lose

Karnataka: 8 turncoats, who helped BJP's 2019 coup, lose

Rediff.com14 May 2023

As many as 13 Congress and three Janata Dal-Secular MLAs had resigned from the Karnataka Assembly in 2019 thus bringing down the 14-month-old coalition government of the Congress and the JD-S led by H D Kumaraswamy.

Medha Patkar quits AAP, dubs Kejriwal-led party a 'tamasha'

Medha Patkar quits AAP, dubs Kejriwal-led party a 'tamasha'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Stating that the Aam Aadmi Party has reduced itself to a "tamasha", veteran social activist Medha Patkar on Saturday resigned from the party as its internal turbulence reached a flashpoint with the ouster of founding members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav from a key panel of the fledgling outfit.

CBI raids major general's premises

CBI raids major general's premises

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

A FIR registered by the CBI claimed that Major General Anand Kumar and his family members had six immovable properties worth a total Rs 5.33 crore in Delhi, Shimla and Gurgaon. The accused and his family members also had bank balances and fixed deposits to the tune of Rs 57.86 lakh and various other investments totalling Rs 1.21 crore.

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Sky Is NOT The Limit For These Stars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A picture of glamour and grit in the face of an emergency, the air hostess, flight attendant or air stewardess is often the hero we didn't know we needed.

See, How We Smile!

See, How We Smile!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday.

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

2 men convicted in Jh'khand judge murder case

2 men convicted in Jh'khand judge murder case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Anand, the 49-year-old judge, was allegedly mowed down by an auto-rickshaw while he was jogging on July 28 last year.

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Braveheart Army dog Zoom features on list of gallantry awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday approved 412 gallantry awards and other defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 74th Republic Day.

Nitish may sit it out for Bihar bypolls, Tejashwi likely to campaign alone

Nitish may sit it out for Bihar bypolls, Tejashwi likely to campaign alone

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said he might not campaign for the by-elections to a couple of assembly segments in the state where his current ally Rashtriya Janata Dal is locked in a straight contest with his former alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party.

Andhra teen is youngest woman to scale Everest

Andhra teen is youngest woman to scale Everest

Rediff.com25 May 2014

In a historic feat for Indian mountaineering, 13-year-old Malavath Purna has become the youngest female climber to scale the Mount Everest.

Why Government Jobs Are In Short Supply

Why Government Jobs Are In Short Supply

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Almost 25 per cent central government posts were vacant as of March 2022, compared to 9.4 per cent in March 2002.

The Biggest Hits Of 2023

The Biggest Hits Of 2023

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

What a remarkable year 2023 has turned out to be!

Bihar, ballot, bloodshed

Bihar, ballot, bloodshed

Rediff.com31 May 2005

Suspected Islamic State terrorist arrested by UP ATS

Suspected Islamic State terrorist arrested by UP ATS

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Abu Zaid, suspected IS terrorist was arrested by the ATS team from Mumbai Airport.

Olympic hockey medallist Lakra accused of murder

Olympic hockey medallist Lakra accused of murder

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Senior India hockey player Birendra Lakra was on Tuesday accused of involvement in the murder of his childhood friend Anand Toppo by the father of the deceased.

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'

The Composer Who Made Lataji Faint

The Composer Who Made Lataji Faint

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'Salilda and my brother Hridaynath would deliberately make my compositions tough.' 'Their logic was, "You can do it, so why should we not compose accordingly?",' Lata Mangeshkar, who would have turned 94 today, September 28, 2023, once told Subhash K Jha.

Textile industry in doldrums

Textile industry in doldrums

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Many of the spinning mills in Tamil Nadu are facing closure and several mills have curtailed production as against the usual practice of working 24/7 round the year. Among the reasons cited by the mills are hike in domestic cotton prices, appreciation of rupee value leading to stock piling of stocks, labour shortages and shortage of power.

Why Dalits are Angry with Yogi Adityanath

Why Dalits are Angry with Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Is baar vote jati par nahi, kaam par milega.'