News for 'Asha'

Delhi station tightens crowd control; Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy

Delhi station tightens crowd control; Vaishnaw rules out conspiracy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Following a deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station that claimed 18 lives on Saturday night, authorities have implemented stringent security measures, including prohibiting loitering on the foot overbridge. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is also monitoring trains heading towards Prayagraj and deploying additional personnel to manage crowds. CCTV surveillance has been enhanced, and announcements are being made to guide commuters and prevent panic. The stampede occurred due to a mix-up in train announcements, leading to a surge of passengers rushing towards platform 16 via a narrow stairway.

18 killed, more than a dozen hurt in stampede at Delhi rly station

18 killed, more than a dozen hurt in stampede at Delhi rly station

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The death toll in the overnight stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station climbed to 18 on Sunday, with a senior railway official saying the incident occurred after some passengers slipped and fell on others while coming down from a footover bridge.

'2024 Gave Me Some Of My Happiest Moments'

'2024 Gave Me Some Of My Happiest Moments'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Film folk brought in the New Year with pretty posts and warm wishes on social media.

Asha Bhosle turns 78. Wish her!

Asha Bhosle turns 78. Wish her!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The legendary singer celebrated her birthday by dubbing for her acting debut Maaee.

A Beautiful, Cultural Evening With...

A Beautiful, Cultural Evening With...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Glimpses from the 58th and 59th Maharashtra State Film Awards held simultaneously in Mumbai this week.

Royal Raashii

Royal Raashii

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Manushi's Tuscan tan....Kajol wants to be a villain...Diljit jets off to Hyderabad...

T20 WC: India women rout SL; keep semis hopes alive

T20 WC: India women rout SL; keep semis hopes alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Images from the Women's T20 World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Wednesday.

Rithvik-Asha win Nach Baliye 6

Rithvik-Asha win Nach Baliye 6

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Rithvik Dhanjani and his girlfriend Asha Negi have won the sixth season of dance reality show Nach Baliye.

India Women WC prep off to flyer with win over Windies

India Women WC prep off to flyer with win over Windies

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Jemimah Rodrigues struck a crucial fifty as India secured a comprehensive 20-run victory against West Indies in a warm-up game ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Harmanpreet retains India captaincy despite WC debacle

Harmanpreet retains India captaincy despite WC debacle

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Harmanpreet Kaur was on Thursday retained as India captain for the three Women's ODIs against New Zealand while the selectors also picked four uncapped players for the series starting October 24.

Qubool Hai Actor Surbhi Jyoti Weds

Qubool Hai Actor Surbhi Jyoti Weds

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Qubool Hai actor Surbhi Jyoti wed actor-producer Sumit Suri in a dreamy ceremony on October 27.

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

'Modiji, Can We Survive Only On Rations?'

Rediff.com19 May 2024

'Modi must see how we live, what we have to do to educate our children.'

No surprises as India pick experienced squad for women's T20 WC

No surprises as India pick experienced squad for women's T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Jemimah hold key to India's T20 World Cup campaign

Quiz: Bollywood's Goodbye Special

Quiz: Bollywood's Goodbye Special

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

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

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Ajit Pawar skips visit to RSS founder's memorial

Ajit Pawar skips visit to RSS founder's memorial

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday didn't join his cabinet colleagues Devendra Fadnavis and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in visiting the Nagpur-based memorial of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh founder.

The defence Budget for this year is...

The defence Budget for this year is...

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Under capital expenditure, Rs 48,614 crore has been set aside for aircraft and aero engines while Rs 24,390 crore has been allocated for the naval fleet.

'Rekha Was Made For Poetry'

'Rekha Was Made For Poetry'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'A Rekha Ganesan is not born everyday.'

Nokia Asha 501 vs Samsung Rex 90

Nokia Asha 501 vs Samsung Rex 90

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Both are smart feature phones. But who will conquer the market?

T20 WC: Batters need to fire as India eye big win over Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Batters need to fire as India eye big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India opener Shafali admitted that Sri Lanka are no longer only dependent on their skipper Chamarai Athapaththu.

Bypolls in 15 assembly seats across 4 states on Wednesday

Bypolls in 15 assembly seats across 4 states on Wednesday

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Bypolls will be held on Wednesday in 15 assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand. The bypolls, however, will not have any direct impact on the respective legislative assemblies. The results will be declared on November 23. In Uttar Pradesh, polling will be held in Katehari, Karhal, Meerapur, Ghaziabad, Majhawan, Sisamau, Khair, Phulpur and Kundarki. Ninety candidates are in the fray in these seats with the maximum of 14 in Ghaziabad. This will be the first electoral test of the INDIA bloc as well as the NDA in the politically-crucial state after the Lok Sabha elections. In Punjab, bypolls will be held in four assembly seats - Gidderbaha, Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal (SC) and Barnala. The bypolls were necessitated after MLAs representing them were elected to the Lok Sabha. Polling will also be held for the Palakkad seat in Kerala and Kedarnath in Uttarakhand.

Microsoft unlikely to gain from Asha

Microsoft unlikely to gain from Asha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Most see MS' purchase of rights to Asha as a reinforcement of its salience.

Day after stampede, safety measures ramped up at Maha Kumbh

Day after stampede, safety measures ramped up at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Following a stampede at the Maha Kumbh that killed 30 people, the Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up security measures and crowd management efforts. Despite the tragedy, millions of devotees continue to flock to the religious gathering, undeterred by the pre-dawn chill and dense fog. Security forces are being deployed in larger numbers, and new restrictions will be imposed at key locations to prevent further incidents. The authorities are also conducting a thorough review of the arrangements in the Mela area, and several officials are being assigned to oversee operations until February 12.

PIX: Salman unveils Asha Parekh's autobiography

PIX: Salman unveils Asha Parekh's autobiography

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Hit Girl' even has a foreword penned by superstar Salman Khan.

What made Asha Bhosle a SINGING SENSATION

What made Asha Bhosle a SINGING SENSATION

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

As the legendary Asha Bhosle turns 80, Dinesh Raheja pays tribute to her unparalleled repertoire.

Review: Asha Black is boring and insipid

Review: Asha Black is boring and insipid

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The film is so heavy with messages that the story or narration takes a backseat.

Smartphone wars: Nokia Asha vs Samsug Rex

Smartphone wars: Nokia Asha vs Samsug Rex

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Don't be surprised, for the Nokia Asha series smartphones offer better gaming, music, Internet and social experience than phones that come under the Samsung Rex brand.

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

India chase elusive title, kick off campaign against Kiwis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

ndia will not get a better opponent than New Zealand, which is not a fancied side like its Trans-Tasman neighbour. But the two-time runners-up are as tough as nails.

Lata-Asha unite for a song

Lata-Asha unite for a song

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The song Ae hawa will release on December 10.

Budget 2025: What states want from Sitharaman

Budget 2025: What states want from Sitharaman

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Finance ministers of states demanded an increase in allocation under 50-year interest-free loan scheme, while fiscally stressed states like Punjab and Kerala pitched for a special package and borrowing flexibility, sources said on Friday. In a pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, states have also urged for higher borrowing limits to support fiscal activities, besides additional funds for Jal Jeevan Mission.

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Mandhana, Harmanpreet among major retentions for WPL 2025

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Shafali Verma, Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur were some of the big names retained by their respective franchises for the next edition of the Women's Premier League.

Wish Asha with a song!

Wish Asha with a song!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

Wish the ageless singer with one of her own songs!

My fave Asha Bhonsle numbers!

My fave Asha Bhonsle numbers!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

List your choice of top five Asha Bhonsle songs.

When Kajal Felt Like A Queen

When Kajal Felt Like A Queen

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Sidharth explores Teri Galliyan...Soha reads...Salman starts shooting...

Asha Bhosle at Madame Tussauds!

Asha Bhosle at Madame Tussauds!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Madame Tussauds honours the most recorded artist in music history.

Mandhana ton, spinners shine as India crush South Africa

Mandhana ton, spinners shine as India crush South Africa

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Mandhana's sixth ODI century (117, 127 balls , 12x4s, 1x6) formed the fulcrum of India's competitive 265 for eight on a sluggish Chinnaswamy pitch.

Asha Parekh's connection with Rani Mukerji's father

Asha Parekh's connection with Rani Mukerji's father

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'Ram Mukherjee was kind, gentle and attentive. He knew his job even though Hum Hindustani was his directorial debut.'

Your favourite Asha Bhosle songs?

Your favourite Asha Bhosle songs?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

The legend turns 73 today.

Golden Beauty Shilpa Shetty

Golden Beauty Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com6 May 2024

She glowed on the Times Fashion Week ramp.