News for 'Anna'

World Cup: Sangwan opens India's account in Baku

World Cup: Sangwan opens India's account in Baku

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Rhythm Sangwan staged a fantastic comeback at the back-end of the women's 10m air pistol final to clinch a bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Baku.

Team Anna meets to discuss rift with Ramdev

Team Anna meets to discuss rift with Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Team Anna met in Noida on Monday amid a rift between them and yoga guru over the treatment meted out to Arvind Kejriwal in public and differences within them over attacking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The ministry of education is yet to take call on the recommendations by the empowered expert committee and the University Grants Commission.

Read Anna's letter to Indians: 'Will you join me?'

Read Anna's letter to Indians: 'Will you join me?'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare is all set to launch his second fast against corruption in New Delhi from August 16. He, and his followers, are peeved by the government's shrewd strategies to quell the civil society movement for a stronger Jan Lokpal Bill.

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 yrs, Opposition to push for dy speaker

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 yrs, Opposition to push for dy speaker

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The 17th Lok Sabha, which was dissolved on June 5, did not have a deputy speaker for its full term, and it was the second consecutive term of the lower house without an LoP.

Digvijay, AICC differ over seeking Team Anna's support

Digvijay, AICC differ over seeking Team Anna's support

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

The All India Congress Committee and Digvijay Singh again appeared to be not on the same page -- this time on the issue of seeking cooperation from Team Anna over exposing some of the dealings of two Gujarat businessmen allegedly close to the Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the state.

Bluechips Drive Markets To $5 Trillion

Bluechips Drive Markets To $5 Trillion

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The top 100 companies have accounted for 63% of the gains (Rs 51 trillion out of Rs 81 trillion), while firms beyond the top 100 have contributed 37 per cent (Rs 30 trillion).

Candidates Chess: Gukesh to clash with Caruana; Praggnanandhaa takes on Nakamura

Candidates Chess: Gukesh to clash with Caruana; Praggnanandhaa takes on Nakamura

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The 17-year-old Gukesh is in joint lead with Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi.

Fight is for changing the system, not power: Team Anna

Fight is for changing the system, not power: Team Anna

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Team Anna on Friday said it will not compromise on the issue of corruption, claiming that its fight was meant to change the system, not gain power."Anna is a hero of the people. How long he can remain deaf to the voice of the people? He has taken a decision to challenge the political class," a statement posted on the India Against Corruption website said.

Kejriwal should have checked 'background' of his principal secy: Anna

Kejriwal should have checked 'background' of his principal secy: Anna

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Social activist Anna Hazare said that instead of fending off allegations now, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal should have checked the background of his principal secretary.

What You Must Know About Prostate Cancer

What You Must Know About Prostate Cancer

Rediff.com22 May 2024

While the exact cause of prostate cancer is unknown, factors such as genetics, a sedentary lifestyle and hormonal imbalances may contribute to its development.

Govt will extend free ration scheme for 5 years: Modi

Govt will extend free ration scheme for 5 years: Modi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will extend for five years the free ration scheme, Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, covering 80 crore poor people.

Kejriwal hijacked Anna's movement to become CM: Ramdev

Kejriwal hijacked Anna's movement to become CM: Ramdev

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Criticising Arvind Kejriwal for taking support from Congress to form government in Delhi, yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party convener became the chief minister of Delhi by "hijacking Anna Hazare's movement".

Passions run high at Anna Hazare's protest site

Passions run high at Anna Hazare's protest site

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Tricolours, Anna caps, patriotic songs -- a day-long protest by Anna Hazare at Jantar Mantar on Sunday demanding justice for whistleblowers, who were killed, fighting corruption, had all its usual ingredients.

Why pass a completely USELESS bill, asks Team Anna

Why pass a completely USELESS bill, asks Team Anna

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

A day after Anna Hazare called off his agitations on Lokpal, Team Anna on Thursday admitted that his fast did not create the desired pressure on government and said there was no point in passing this "completely useless" bill.

Review: Anna Bond is strictly for Puneeth fans

Review: Anna Bond is strictly for Puneeth fans

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Anna Bond is Puneeth's film all the way. Cinematographer Satya Hegde's frames are superb and tight.

Team Anna must await passage of Lokpal bill: Govt

Team Anna must await passage of Lokpal bill: Govt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Ahead of Anna Hazare's dharna in New Delhi on Sunday, government on Friday said Team Anna should await the passage of the Lokpal Bill before going ahead with any agitation on the issue.

Team Anna on indefinite fast from July 25

Team Anna on indefinite fast from July 25

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Team Anna members like Arvind Kejriwal and Gopal Sisodia and others will launch an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 25 as part of the agitation to press for the bill, Rai told media persons.

Team Anna to get new mascot in Kejriwal

Team Anna to get new mascot in Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

For the first time, Team Anna will have a new mascot in its posters with Arvind Kejriwal's images being used in campaign material seeking support for its indefinite fast from July 25.

Anna writes to PM; supporters held near PM's home

Anna writes to PM; supporters held near PM's home

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Amid continuing deadlock between government and Team Anna Hazare on Lokpal, the Gandhian on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue.

I don't need Team Anna's certificate, retorts Nitish

I don't need Team Anna's certificate, retorts Nitish

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reacted sharply to Team Anna's remarks on state government's draft bill on Lokayukta, describing it a "copy" of the Centre's Lokpal draft, by saying that he did not require a certificate from any one.

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Lashing out at Abhishek Singhvi on the draft Lokpal Bill, Team Anna on Wednesday accused the Congress leader of disrespecting Parliament by going against its commitment of including lower bureaucracy and Citizens' Charter in the ambit of the ombudsman.

Team Anna seeks justice for slain IPS officer

Team Anna seeks justice for slain IPS officer

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

Team Anna will launch a three-day fast in Bhopal demanding justice for IPS officer Narender Kumar, who was killed by the mining mafia, and passing of a strong law to protect whistle blowers.

'Need Jan Lokpal': Team Anna 'exposes' defence scams

'Need Jan Lokpal': Team Anna 'exposes' defence scams

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

In its first press meet ever since the second phase of the budget session began in the Parliament a few days ago, Team Anna on Thursday laid out how it plans to exert pressure for a strong and independent Jan Lokpal Bill.

Anna's life in your hands, Kejriwal tells Hisar voters

Anna's life in your hands, Kejriwal tells Hisar voters

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The keenly watched by-election in Hisar has turned into a war of words between Team Anna and the Congress. Though the anti-corruption crusader is not present in Hisar, his posters and 'Main-Anna-Hoon' caps are as visible as the campaign posters of the three main candidates in the election, reports Sahim Salim.

No point opposing Lokpal Bill after Anna's consent: Khurshid

No point opposing Lokpal Bill after Anna's consent: Khurshid

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday slammed Aam Admi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal for his opposition to the Lokpal Bill even after anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare supported it.

Anna Hazare to rally against privatisation

Anna Hazare to rally against privatisation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare on Wednesday said he would rally against the government's decision of privatisation and opening of retail sector to foreign markets.

Hope Anna will end fast after appeal by Parliament

Hope Anna will end fast after appeal by Parliament

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

With the Lok Sabha unanimously making an appeal to Anna Hazare to end his fast, Finance Minister and government interlocutor Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday hoped that the social activist will listen to this message.

Forget votes if no Lokpal Bill, Anna tells Congress

Forget votes if no Lokpal Bill, Anna tells Congress

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

After having shaken up the United Progressive Alliance government through his fast at the Ramlila Grounds, Anna Hazare has now decided to focus on the Congress party as his enemy number 1.

Management lessons to learn from Anna Hazare's village

Management lessons to learn from Anna Hazare's village

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A set of 'uncertified' managers in Ralegan Siddhi, social activitist Anna Hazare's hometown, have been giving management lessons to many B-school students and corporate employees over the years. Read on to find out how they are doing it.

NRIs take to the streets to support Anna Hazare

NRIs take to the streets to support Anna Hazare

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The San Francisco Bay Area unit of India Against Corruption on Monday slammed the arrest of activist Anna Hazare. Nearly 150 members of the Indian American community gathered at the Civic Centre Plaza in Los Angeles to show their support to Anna Hazare on the eve of Independence Day.They expressed their support for Hazare and the millions of Indians who are demanding the Jan Lokpal Bill to end corruption in India.

Anna Hazare has taken supari: Padamsinh Patil

Anna Hazare has taken supari: Padamsinh Patil

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Padamsinh Patil, accused in the Pawanraje Nimbalkar murder case and who is currently out on bail, said the social activist Anna Hazare has taken 'supari' (contract) to defame him.

Gauff slams USTA's cartoon as 'worst thing ever'

Gauff slams USTA's cartoon as 'worst thing ever'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Coco Gauff says she wasn't mad after calling 'foul' on USTA cartoon

Govt regains grip over Anna issue, thanks to PM

Govt regains grip over Anna issue, thanks to PM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

I applaud him. I salute him, said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Parliament on Thursday while speaking on Anna Hazare and the issue of corruption.

Narayanasamy is a LIAR: Anna Hazare

Narayanasamy is a LIAR: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Narayanasamy had recently said that Hazare's close aide Arvind Kejriwal had discarded the bill that was earlier presented by the government, which had also been allegedly approved by the anti-graft crusader.

Anna issue: Cong fears losing the battle for minds

Anna issue: Cong fears losing the battle for minds

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The team that is forming the strategy to take on Anna Hazare is so confused and incoherent that in spite of Team Anna's few missteps, the UPA government is unable to counter them. Says a senior minister and a leader with political sense, "We are worried about losing the battle for minds." Sheela Bhatt reports.

JUST IN: Anna relents, accepts 15-day fast offer

JUST IN: Anna relents, accepts 15-day fast offer

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Civil society activist Kiran Bedi, in a tweet early morning on Thursday said that social activist Anna Hazare has accepted the Delhi police offer of a two-week fast at Ramlila Maidan.

Anna Kournikova, Enrique Iglesias's romance on the rocks?

Anna Kournikova, Enrique Iglesias's romance on the rocks?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and former tennis star Anna Kournikova's love life is on the rocks after 12 years of being together.

The Anna wave not ready to stop

The Anna wave not ready to stop

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

The Anna wave not ready to stop

Anna's health improves, ignores pleas to end fast

Anna's health improves, ignores pleas to end fast

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

There was minor improvement in Anna Hazare's health on Wednesday as his fever subsided to 100 degrees from 102 degrees on Tuesday night even as his close associates continued to press him to end his fast.