News for 'BHUSHAN'

'A Film Is Bigger Than Me Or Anyone Else'

'A Film Is Bigger Than Me Or Anyone Else'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'I am ready to go an extra mile if I have to. My pain or personal problems don't matter.'

SC seeks EC's response over release of voter turnout data

SC seeks EC's response over release of voter turnout data

Rediff.com17 May 2024

"The voter turnout data for the first two phases of the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections published by ECI on April 30 has been published after 11 days of the first phase of polling... on April 19 and four days after second phase of polling... on April 26.

WFI suspended: 'Decision should have been taken against such elements long back'

WFI suspended: 'Decision should have been taken against such elements long back'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday welcomed the suspension of the newly-elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), but said the Sports Ministry should have taken the decision earlier.

Dravid, Mary Kom to get Padma Bhushan

Dravid, Mary Kom to get Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Batting great Rahul Dravid and Olympic bronze medallist M C Mary Kom were named for the prestigious Padma Bhushan Awards, the third highest civilian honour, while six other sports persons figured in the list of Padma Shri awardees.

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Dr Ramakanta Panda, one of the world's leading heart surgeons and the chairman and chief cardiac surgeon at Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute, recommends simple things you can do every day to keep your heart healthy.

Panchayat 3 Review: Can Phulera Retains Its Innocence?

Panchayat 3 Review: Can Phulera Retains Its Innocence?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

There are enough threads left to weave a Season 4, hopefully without the dark clouds hovering over Phulera.

No SC stay on new law excluding CJI from CEC, EC appointments

No SC stay on new law excluding CJI from CEC, EC appointments

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta issued notice to the Centre on a plea filed by an NGO, Association for Democratic Reforms, and listed the matter along with other pending petitions on the issue for hearing in April.

'A solid leadership is required in WFI'

'A solid leadership is required in WFI'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'Thankfully, now nationals will be held. All that the wrestlers need is competition. We are not from any party. We just want the betterment of our sport.'

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sheoran, it is learnt, has the backing of the six wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who led the protests against Brij Bhushan at Jantar Mantar.

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Sonu Nigam turned 50 on July 30, and hosted a grand birthday bash in Mumbai on Saturday night.

'Whole of India is with Vinesh, she is a champion'

'Whole of India is with Vinesh, she is a champion'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The Indian sporting fraternity reacted with disappointment at the (CAS verdict rejecting wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her Olympic disqualification.

Disappointed with AAP's showing in Delhi: Bhushan

Disappointed with AAP's showing in Delhi: Bhushan

Rediff.com16 May 2014

With the dismal performance of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Lok Sabha polls, party leader Prashant Bhushan on Friday said that he was disappointed with the way the party had performed in the national capital, but added that the party's vote percentage had increased.

Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi Honoured

Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi Honoured

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The stalwarts gets the Padma Vibhushan.

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against WFI chief Singh

Sports Ministry warns of legal action against WFI chief Singh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The Sports Ministry warned of legal action against suspended Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh for making 'absolutely baseless and mischievous' claims.

Can't take media reports as gospel truth, says SC, backs SEBI on Adani probe

Can't take media reports as gospel truth, says SC, backs SEBI on Adani probe

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said it has no reason to "discredit" SEBI, which probed allegations against the Adani group, as there was no material before it to doubt what the market regulator has done and the court does not have to treat what was set out in the Hindenburg report as a "true state of affairs".

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Natwar Singh: A man who wore many hats, but always spoke his mind

Natwar Singh: A man who wore many hats, but always spoke his mind

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

K Natwar Singh wore many hats as he straddled the worlds of diplomacy, politics and writing but what remained consistent across decades was his sharp-wit and plainspeaking.

Why DGCA chief Bharat Bhushan was dismissed

Why DGCA chief Bharat Bhushan was dismissed

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

It is not often that the head of a regulator is removed by the nodal ministry, even after the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), headed by the prime minister, clears an extension.

'There is an Olympic Games in 7 months, but no one is serious'

'There is an Olympic Games in 7 months, but no one is serious'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Even the election of a new Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) committee could not restore normalcy as the Sports Ministry suspended the Sanjay Singh-led panel citing the violation of its own constitution in announcing the national U-15 and U-20 Championships.

Saina upset with media over Padma Bhushan controversy

Saina upset with media over Padma Bhushan controversy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

'I didn't really like the way media put it that I have demanded the award. Who am I to demand for the award? I am nobody. I just wanted to know why my name was not considered'

Matter of foreign policy: SC rejects plea for halting arms export to Israel

Matter of foreign policy: SC rejects plea for halting arms export to Israel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said Indian firms, involved in the export of arms and equipment to Israel, may be sued for breach of contractual obligations if they are stopped by it from supplying.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

'Immature' Kejriwal's blame-game irked people: Prashant Bhushan on MCD polls

'Immature' Kejriwal's blame-game irked people: Prashant Bhushan on MCD polls

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

"It is very unfortunate that a party which was formed on a promise of alternative politics, on the promise of practising transparency, accountability, internal democracy and not resorting to power politics broke all promises. It became like an ordinary conventional political party," said Bhushan.

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Kamal Haasan@70: What Makes Him Ulaga Nayagan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.

Election Fever Grips India

Election Fever Grips India

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Scenes from the election campaign...

Prashant Bhushan drags PMO, HM into CD drama

Prashant Bhushan drags PMO, HM into CD drama

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

His remarks came following a RTI reply that the forensic examination by Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh shows that the CD was "doctored", contradicting findings of two other such tests.

'She will fulfil my dream of an Olympic gold medal'

'She will fulfil my dream of an Olympic gold medal'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Mahavir said he had advised her niece on the playing strategy against her strong rivals.

Stamp duty evasion: HC dismisses Shanti Bhushan's plea

Stamp duty evasion: HC dismisses Shanti Bhushan's plea

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday turned down a writ petition filed by Team Anna member Shanti Bhushan challenging an order of assistant stamp commissioner in Allahabad, which held him guilty of evading stamp duty to the tune of about Rs 1.35 crore on a property.

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Chain of events: What led to WFI's suspension?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The following is the timeline of the chain of events that led to the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by UWW, the sport's global governing body.

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

Bhushan paid price for his Kashmir comments: Thackeray

Bhushan paid price for his Kashmir comments: Thackeray

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Friday virtually defended the attack on Team Anna member and lawyer Prashant Bhushan for his remarks on Kashmir advocating a plebiscite, saying he had paid the price for advocating Pakistan's cause.

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo hospital New Delhi on Saturday. She was 84.

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sanjay Singh claimed that the veteran wrestlers who have been protesting do not want junior wrestlers to progress

Bhushan's Singhal brothers at war again

Bhushan's Singhal brothers at war again

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India regulations, if the shareholding crosses 15 per cent, it would trigger an open offer. Bhubaneshwar-based Orissa Sponge is understood to have iron ore and coal reserves of around 120 million tonnes each along with sponge iron and billet making plants.

'Bhushan, Yadav can't decide whether to stay or not'

'Bhushan, Yadav can't decide whether to stay or not'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

'We don't want anyone to remain in the party who keeps damaging the party.'

Vinesh, Bajrang join Congress; say won't back off

Vinesh, Bajrang join Congress; say won't back off

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Phogat and Punia joined the party in the presence of Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, spokesperson Pawan Khera and Haryana Congress chief Uday Bhan.

Shanti Bhushan challenges stamp duty evasion order

Shanti Bhushan challenges stamp duty evasion order

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Team Anna member and former Union Minister Shanti Bhushan has challenged an order of the assistant stamp commissioner whereby he had been held guilty of evading stamp duty to the tune of about Rs 1.35 crore and deposited a sum of Rs 70 lakh with the office of chief controller, revenue authority, for the purpose.

Sudha Murty takes oath as RS MP

Sudha Murty takes oath as RS MP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Engineer-turned-philanthropist Sudha Murty on Thursday took oath as Rajya Sabha MP in the presence of her husband N R Narayana Murthy.

Government appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey as UIDAI chief

Government appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey as UIDAI chief

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Pandey is a Maharashtra cadre IAS officer of 1984 batch.

SC to hear plea against appointment of EC under new law

SC to hear plea against appointment of EC under new law

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The NGO challenges the validity of a provision of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.