News for 'Ashoka'

GST needs a political fix, not a legal one

GST needs a political fix, not a legal one

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

This is a moment when the leaders at the Centre and states must show true leadership for the sake of the country. And it is the top political leaders, not attorney generals or bureaucrats, who should be sitting together and settling this thorny issue of compensation, says Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India.

Abe invokes Vivekananda

Abe invokes Vivekananda

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

The Japanese PM referred to Emperor Ashoka, Gandhiji, Jawaharlal Nehru reflecting the close ties between the two countries

Bijal Joshi rape case: 5 guilty, 7 acquitted

Bijal Joshi rape case: 5 guilty, 7 acquitted

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Bijal Joshi was gang-raped in Ashoka hotel of Shahibaug area of Ahmedabad on the night of December 31, 2003. She later committed suicide on January 7, 2004 by hanging herself in the room. The quantum of sentence will be announced later in the day by the court.

Lalu's two sons thrashed for alleged eve-teasing

Lalu's two sons thrashed for alleged eve-teasing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

The two, accompanied by the PSOs of Delhi Police and Railway Protection Force, decided to attend a party at Chhatarpur area on Delhi-Haryana border. On their return, they allegedly passed some remarks at girls who were partying at a farm house near Mehrauli.

Rain forces 3rd ODI to be called off

Rain forces 3rd ODI to be called off

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Heavy overnight rain rendered the ground unplayable.

Children's day out at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Children's day out at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

The children were from Bal Vikas Samiti, Nehru Bal Samiti, Literacy India, Arya Orphanage and Bachchon Ka Ghar.

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

'Ajay Devgan will become a valued character actor'

'Ajay Devgan will become a valued character actor'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Rajkumar Santoshi talks about his new films with the actor.

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Epidemiologists worry there's little or no data being shared on mortality by age group and contacts traced, which makes it difficult to understand how the effects of Covid-19 might be different in the Indian population, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Yediyurappa picks 3 deputy CMs for Karnataka

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Among the three Deputy Chief Ministers are Govind Karjol, who has also been given the charge of PWD and Social welfare; Ashwath Narayan the portfolio of Higher Education, IT & BT, Science and Technology; and Laxman Savadi with Transport department.

V Radhika Selvi sworn in as MoS

V Radhika Selvi sworn in as MoS

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Selvi entered politics following the death of her husband Venkatesa Pannaiyar.

Padma Vibhushan for Fali Nariman, Khushwant Singh

Padma Vibhushan for Fali Nariman, Khushwant Singh

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

President A P J Abdul Kalam gave away the awards to 58 eminent personalities from different walks of life at a glittering ceremony held at the Ashoka Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

A selection of the week's finest stories.

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Yeddyurappa files nomination papers from Shikaripura

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The BJP is has set its sight on regaining power by winning 150 out of 224 assembly seats.

Justice K G Balakrishnan sworn in CJI

Justice K G Balakrishnan sworn in CJI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

President A P J Abdul Kalam administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Balakrishnan, 61, at a ceremony in Ashoka Hall at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

North India could see 100,000 cases per state per day

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'The trajectory of the disease will keep increasing because of the population density being very high.'

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

A look at the pictures.

India's new export: video games

India's new export: video games

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

India registers nearly 17,000 new COVID-19 cases, 416 deaths

India registers nearly 17,000 new COVID-19 cases, 416 deaths

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

This was the sixth consecutive day when coronavirus cases increased by more than 14,000. Consequently, India has added 92,573 cases since June 20, and over 2.82 lakh this month alone since June 1.

President Kalam charms the children

President Kalam charms the children

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Images of President Kalam with children on November 14.

Leopards can't change spots

Leopards can't change spots

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Is this the best butter masala dosa?

Is this the best butter masala dosa?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

19 new ministers in Manmohan team

19 new ministers in Manmohan team

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

We pay homage to Bhanu Athaiya by celebrating her best creations.

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The bureau hopes the updated images -- rendered using Adobe's Photoshop programme to show what the men might look like now -- will generate new leads and encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI directly or submit a tip online.

AP govt approves Amaravathi in Guntur district as new capital

AP govt approves Amaravathi in Guntur district as new capital

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The Andhra Pradesh Government on Wednesday approved Amaravathi town, the ancient seat of power of Satavahana rulers, as its new capital coming up in the Vijayawada-Guntur region, which is also known for its historical and spiritual significance.

Meet India's king of gaming

Meet India's king of gaming

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Umar: Terrible!

Umar: Terrible!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'Our government's claim that there are no undetected cases of infection that happened within our bustling cities because of exposure to infected international travellers are not credible,' notes Rahul Jacob.

Is this logo 'Made in India'? Yes, says govt

Is this logo 'Made in India'? Yes, says govt

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The government sought to dismiss reports that the 'Make in India' logo was inspired by a Swiss bank advertisement, saying the symbol has a "vibrant and dynamic" lion as against a "dull and boring" picture in Switzerland's ad campaign.

Kalam visits Shwedagon Pagoda

Kalam visits Shwedagon Pagoda

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Justice R C Lahoti takes oath as CJI

Justice R C Lahoti takes oath as CJI

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Justice Lahoti, 63, who succeeds Justice S Rajendra Babu, has a tenure of nearly 18 months.

Swades heads for videsh

Swades heads for videsh

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Scientists urge caution over launch of Covid vaccine by Aug 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'We must not compromise with the standard, the quality. We don't need to be the first to launch a drug but what we need is a Made in India vaccine that the entire world can rely on'

Rani: I'd love to go to Pakistan!

Rani: I'd love to go to Pakistan!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Genuine, irresistible Andhra food

Genuine, irresistible Andhra food

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

'Modi in a weaker position compared to 2014'

'Modi in a weaker position compared to 2014'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'But that does not make him weaker than his adversaries.'