News for 'Babu'

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Can This Babu Be Punjab's Giant Killer?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'The honourable prime minister virtually handpicked me for the Amritsar East seat.' 'Amit Shahji announced that if I am elected, the whole of Punjab will be drugs free.'

The '90s Special Bollywood Quiz

The '90s Special Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

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

John, Jacqueline's Date With Zhandu, Rasgulla

John, Jacqueline's Date With Zhandu, Rasgulla

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Mahesh Babu resets... Sanya's fangirl moment... Disha wows us as usual...

Mahesh Babu can't save Sainikudu

Mahesh Babu can't save Sainikudu

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Sainikudu has a good theme but is essentially wasted.

Sudheer Babu: Acting is not an easy job

Sudheer Babu: Acting is not an easy job

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

After an an impressive debut with SMS (Siva Manasulo Shruthi, Sudheer Babu talks about his latest film Prema Katha Chitram.

What's Nirmalaji Praying For?

What's Nirmalaji Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

What some of our leaders were up to in the last couple of days.

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

Cola, beverage, ice cream makers expect surge in sales as temp soars

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

With a gradual rise in temperature and the start of heatwave, FMCG and dairy firms selling cola-based fizz drinks, juices, mineral water, ice creams and milk-based beverages expect a spike in sales and have ramped up their production and stocks to meet the anticipated consumer demand. The makers are launching new products keeping in mind the evolving consumer preferences and also investing substantially on promotions and expansion of the channels this season, company executives of beverage and ice cream makers said. Beverages major PepsiCo said summer months are naturally the most favourable season for its category and it is "optimistic" that its portfolio of brands will continue to delight consumers during the period.

CBI arrests BRS leader Kavitha in Tihar jail in corruption case

CBI arrests BRS leader Kavitha in Tihar jail in corruption case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The CBI on Thursday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha in connection with a corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, officials said.

Gujarat HC grants temporary bail to Babu Bajrangi

Gujarat HC grants temporary bail to Babu Bajrangi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The Gujarat high court on Thursday granted two-day temporary bail to Babu Bajrangi, sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riot case, as his wife is undergoing a surgery. A division bench of Justices M R Shah and S H Vora allowed Bajrangi's plea, filed and argued by his son Viren Babubhai Patel. He would be out of jail on April 20 and 21.

Mahesh Babu is back with Mahesh Khaleja

Mahesh Babu is back with Mahesh Khaleja

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Here's a first look at the Telugu star's long awaited film.

First Look: Jagapathi Babu in Gaayam 2

First Look: Jagapathi Babu in Gaayam 2

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Even after 17 years, the Telugu film Gaayam is remembered by many. Now it's time for the sequel.

Newly elected Cong MLAs in Telangana authorise Kharge to appoint CLP leader

Newly elected Cong MLAs in Telangana authorise Kharge to appoint CLP leader

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The authorisation will be sent to Kharge and the MLAs decided to go by the decision of the party's top leadership, said Shivakumar, one of the AICC observers appointed to coordinate the CLP meetings.

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

A close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday confirmed that a 'proposal' to make the Janata Dal-United president convener of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) came up at the meeting of coalition leaders through virtual mode.

Unjustly targeted, demoralising: BJP's Jayant Sinha on showcause

Unjustly targeted, demoralising: BJP's Jayant Sinha on showcause

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Sinha said that he was not invited for "any party events, rallies or organizational meetings".

Whose Pix Is Thalaivaa Looking At?

Whose Pix Is Thalaivaa Looking At?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Rajinikanth -- the one and only Thailavaa -- visited an exhibition that showcased 120 photographs featuring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's personal and public life to mark the DMK leader's 70th birthday at the Raja Annamalai Mandram in Chennai.

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

India's first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah famous as Hasti Kanya, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker Sangthankima who runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and plastic surgeon Prema Dhanraj who treats burn victims are among 34 "unsung heroes" awarded Padma Shri on Thursday.

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Dharmendra Pradhan, Maneka Gandhi among key contestants in 6th phase

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Besides the national capital, polling will be held Saturday in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, all 10 seats of Haryana, eight seats each in Bihar and West Bengal, six seats in Odisha, four seats in Jharkhand and one seat in Jammu and Kashmir. Simultaneously, polling will be held for 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha.

You abuse ...: SC rebukes Stalin Jr over 'Sanatan Dharma' remark

You abuse ...: SC rebukes Stalin Jr over 'Sanatan Dharma' remark

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday rebuked Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his "eradicate Sanatan Dharma" remark and asked why he has moved the court with his plea for clubbing together the FIRs filed against him after abusing his right to freedom of speech and expression.

Varun-Lavanya's Wedding Album

Varun-Lavanya's Wedding Album

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi's grand wedding celebration.

Venkatesh teams up with Mahesh Babu for next

Venkatesh teams up with Mahesh Babu for next

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The actor has three films in the pipeline.

Mohan Babu to play Ravana in new Ramayana

Mohan Babu to play Ravana in new Ramayana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The multi-star and multi-lingual mythological project will be directed by K Raghavendra Rao.

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

'Manthan Is My Most Influential Film'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'The censor board asked me for some strange cuts.' 'Otherwise, they would have given me an 'A' certificate.' 'One cut was where Girish Karnad was explaining artificial insemination in cattle.' 'These cuts never made any sense to me.'

Officer on fisheries project inspection beaten up in captivity in Guj, 3 held

Officer on fisheries project inspection beaten up in captivity in Guj, 3 held

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

It is suspected that detection of alleged irregularities in a fisheries project led to the incident.

Bihar: Once corrupt babu's bungalow, now a school

Bihar: Once corrupt babu's bungalow, now a school

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

History was made on Thursday in Bihar when a school began functioning in the confiscated palatial building of tainted Indian Administrative Services officer Shiv Shankar Verma.

AP minister Sridhar Babu resigns over portfolio rejig

AP minister Sridhar Babu resigns over portfolio rejig

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister D Sridhar Babu resigned from the Cabinet on Thursday night protesting the divesting of legislative affairs portfolio that he had been holding for over three years now.

Delhi factory fire: Death toll climbs to 11, 4 injured

Delhi factory fire: Death toll climbs to 11, 4 injured

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The fire was preceded by a blast and soon it spread to nearby buildings, including a drug rehabilitation centre and eight shops.

'Everyone loved DevSaab'

'Everyone loved DevSaab'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'He was one of his kind.' 'He walked at the speed of a run.' 'He wore full-sleeve shirts no matter what or when.' 'He always drove himself.'

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Rediff.com8 May 2024

An initiative of Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed 'Adbhut India' (Amazing India). It aims to harness AI as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of all Indians. The event marked the rollout of several initiatives by people+ai that are focused on discovering, demonstrating, and disseminating population-scale AI use cases for India.

Jagapathy Babu to do a cameo in Kannada Film?

Jagapathy Babu to do a cameo in Kannada Film?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Kannada cinema.

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

CBI officers who probed coal, excise policy cases among 31 get Prez medals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Former Central Bureau of Investigation joint director Amit Kumar, who is now posted as Chhattisgarh police ADG, led the probe into the coal scam that resulted in convictions in a number of cases.

Asian Games gold winner Suresh Babu passes away

Asian Games gold winner Suresh Babu passes away

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Olympian and 1978 Asian Games gold medallist Suresh Babu, who inspired a lot of youngsters to take up athletics in the 1970s and 80s, died at a hospital in Ranchi on Saturday. He was 58 and is survived by his wife, a son and daughter.

Cop, ex-sarpanch arrested in Jammu terror funding case

Cop, ex-sarpanch arrested in Jammu terror funding case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) has arrested two more persons, including a policeman, for allegedly being part of a cross-border narcotic syndicate involved in terror funding in Jammu, officials said on Wednesday.

Family Star Review: Vijay Devarkonda Can't Save This Romance

Family Star Review: Vijay Devarkonda Can't Save This Romance

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

There is only so much that Vijay Deverakonda is allowed to work on from a clueless script that bounces from one wrong choice to another, observes Arjun Menon.

Mahesh Khaleja: Mahesh Babu's show all the way

Mahesh Khaleja: Mahesh Babu's show all the way

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Trivikram scripts a different character for Mahesh Babu, infusing a godly image which the actor does a good job of in the Telugu film.

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga quits, blames anti-incumbency

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga quits, blames anti-incumbency

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Mizoram's outgoing chief minister and Mizo National Front (MNF) president Zoramthanga on Monday said anti-incumbency was the main factor for his party's debacle in the state assembly polls.

Had to move court for telecast of Ayodhya event in Tamil Nadu: BJP

Had to move court for telecast of Ayodhya event in Tamil Nadu: BJP

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party vs ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam battle over live telecast of the Ayodhya Ram temple consecration in Tamil Nadu shrines reached the Supreme Court on Monday, with the apex court asking the authorities to act in accordance with the law and not based on any oral instructions.

UP revenue officer forced to wed Muslim woman after conversion, claims wife

UP revenue officer forced to wed Muslim woman after conversion, claims wife

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Arti Gupta went to the police when she learnt about the 'wedding' through social media as her husband Ashish Kumar Gupta -- a naib tehsildar posted in Maudaha tehsil of Hamirpur -- had not come home for almost four months.

Mandaviya expected to win maiden poll in Porbandar despite issues

Mandaviya expected to win maiden poll in Porbandar despite issues

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

This is Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's maiden Lok Sabha election, but political experts and voters feel he can easily win Porbandar seat in his home state Gujarat, despite the electorate facing some key issues like unemployment.

Why are India's babus so unprofessional?

Why are India's babus so unprofessional?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The 2G judgment suggests many bureaucrats have poor application, inadequate interest and are unwilling to be active participants in the policy process, says Babu Jacob.