News for 'Archana'

How U-19 girls went on to conquer the world

How U-19 girls went on to conquer the world

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

With India already being the most successful side at the men's U-19 level with five trophies, expectations were high from the U-19 girls.

Depth of Indian cricket is incomparable

Depth of Indian cricket is incomparable

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The Indian women's team on Sunday lifted its first-ever ICC trophy with a seven-wicket win over England in the U-19 T20 World Cup final.

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

'BJP was not fighting Congress or JD-S, but the very idea of Karnataka'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'By design or default, the BJP's election strategy militated against the very essence of Karnataka politics and the idea of Karnataka.'

Next Army chief Lt Gen Pande hails from Nagpur, son serving in IAF

Next Army chief Lt Gen Pande hails from Nagpur, son serving in IAF

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Lt Gen Pande will succeed General MM Naravane, whose tenure ends on April 30.

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

BJP adds third engine in UP, sweeps all 17 mayoral polls

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party won the mayoral elections in 10 of the 17 municipal corporations in Uttar Pradesh, results for which were announced on Saturday, virtually adding a third engine to its "double-engine" government.

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

'Political situation in Punjab has been somewhat volatile'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The politics that is now being played in Punjab doesn't contribute towards peace and tranquillity.'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

The India Story On A Parade Ground

The India Story On A Parade Ground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Agniveer passing out parade was as much about family celebration as it was a military event. Alongside the pomp, pageantry and discipline of the parade were the personal stories of families, their struggles and how far they had come.

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

The Must-Visit City By The Lake

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The elegant architecture, tree-lined roads, delightful gardens, delicious food, art and military history make Chandigarh an ideal short-trip destination.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

National Games: Aldrin qualifies for World C'ships; Rosy breaks national record

National Games: Aldrin qualifies for World C'ships; Rosy breaks national record

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Meanwhile, Amlan Borgohain of Assam and Jyothi Yarraji of Andhra Pradesh clinched gold in the 100m events.

'Without Himalayas, there won't be Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra'

'Without Himalayas, there won't be Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'The Himalayas are the Creator of Life.'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.

Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Mithali wants Under-19 champs groomed for senior level

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'The next ODI World Cup is at home and we have not won a global event yet at the senior level. I am sure the BCCI is prioritising that and will keep these players in the mix.'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

'Shivakumar is yet to grow as mass leader'

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'The BJP's defining character is Hindutva. The party's political strategy is based on a combination of Hindutva+Development.'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

'Peace can return to Manipur'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

'...through the will of the people and commitment of leaders.' 'It may not happen today or tomorrow, but it will happen.'

'I'm out of Bigg Boss becoz of politics'

'I'm out of Bigg Boss becoz of politics'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

'The easiest thing to do is character assassinate a woman.'

Bigg Boss 16: Has Tina-Shalin's Love Story Ended?

Bigg Boss 16: Has Tina-Shalin's Love Story Ended?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

It seems Shalin Bhanot and Gautam Vig are no longer BFFs in the Bigg Boss house.

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years. 'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,' said her teacher Sanjaya Mark.

What Kangana misses about Mumbai!

What Kangana misses about Mumbai!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

What are these film folk doing these days?

Madras HC rules main deity in TN temple is of Buddha

Madras HC rules main deity in TN temple is of Buddha

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Madras high court has declared that the statue of the main deity at a temple in Salem district is that of Buddha and not 'Thalaivetti Muniappan'.

'Imran has morphed into Frankenstein's monster for Pak army'

'Imran has morphed into Frankenstein's monster for Pak army'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'The senior army leadership has no interest in reconciling with Imran Khan, and no interest in seeing him return to power.'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

Ooh la la! Sunny Leone scorches the ramp

Ooh la la! Sunny Leone scorches the ramp

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The actor turned heads as she walked the ramp at Times Fashion Week.

'Kangana and I are very similar'

'Kangana and I are very similar'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'So we automatically connect.' 'I can talk to her whatever I want to and she does the same to me.' 'She inspires me and gives me strength.'

What models REALLY think of runway fashion

What models REALLY think of runway fashion

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera gets models to reveal how they felt walking in some of the iconic outfits at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week.

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Scolds Shalin!

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Scolds Shalin!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A lot happened over the weekend as Salman Khan graced the Bigg Boss stage and gave Shalin Bhanot a reality check for behaving rudely.

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'The Modi visit will prove to be the watershed where India and the United States commenced technology trade and transfer.'

'Sangma and Rio are leaders to watch out for'

'Sangma and Rio are leaders to watch out for'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'Conrad Sangma is an interesting mix of charisma, ability and has emerged as a capable leader.' 'Neiphiu Rio is very unassuming, quiet, subtle and stands out among all Naga leaders today.'

When A Secret Rajiv-Badal Meeting Was Cancelled

When A Secret Rajiv-Badal Meeting Was Cancelled

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'Mr Badal wanted to talk to a member of the Gandhi family to bring about some sort of rapprochement between the Akalis and the Congress which were the two major parties at that time.'

'BJP is dismantling this Republic'

'BJP is dismantling this Republic'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Yogendra Yadav: 'For all practical purposes, the Constitution has been rewritten. Only the formality remains, which can be done in 2025.'

Don't miss! Transgender hero Laxmi opens fashion week

Don't miss! Transgender hero Laxmi opens fashion week

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Mumbai-based LGBTQ activist Laxmi Narayan kick-started the Times Fashion Week in Mumbai.

#ThrowbackThursday: Sara's bold picture!

#ThrowbackThursday: Sara's bold picture!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

It's #ThrowbackThursday, and time to look at film folk and their lovely memories.

Who is this hottie on the ramp?

Who is this hottie on the ramp?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

TV presenter and entrepreneur Archana Vijaya turned showstopper at the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour.

'Most of them don't deserve to win'

'Most of them don't deserve to win'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'Be it Nimrit or Tina or Shaleen or Sajid Khan, they are all faking it.'

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India had exceeded expectations at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia by winning three gold, a couple of silver and three bronze medals.