News for 'Basu'

Bipasha Basu not happy with Raaz 3 reviews

Bipasha Basu not happy with Raaz 3 reviews

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

DRI seizes SUV from Jyoti Basu's son

DRI seizes SUV from Jyoti Basu's son

Rediff.com6 Sep 2005

The DRI sleuths seized the vehicle of businessman Chandan Basu during an ongoing probe into a racket of importing cars by evading custom duty upto 105 per cent

Bipasha Basu on Jism

Bipasha Basu on Jism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

'People approach Bipasha Basu because she is the only one who will take risks. I am happy that is happening.'

Jyoti Basu to meet Sonia, Manmohan

Jyoti Basu to meet Sonia, Manmohan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

The former West Bengal chief minister will explain the Communist Party of India-Marxist's views on the implementation of the Common Minimum Programme.

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Basuda hardly spoke, but he had a sense of humour and that showed in his films.'

Poonam Pandey takes a dig at Bipasha Basu

Poonam Pandey takes a dig at Bipasha Basu

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Bipasha Basu sets the ramp on fire!

Bipasha Basu sets the ramp on fire!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

This dusky beauty who walked the ramp for Promart Retail looked gorgeous in a pink top and off-white skirt.

Bipasha Basu: Hot and sexy!

Bipasha Basu: Hot and sexy!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The actress is delighted to top Maxim's annual Hot 100 list.

Must-read! Bipasha Basu's advice to all working women

Must-read! Bipasha Basu's advice to all working women

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Want to excel in your career? Don't know how to get to the top? Bipasha Basu shares some tricks and tips.

'Choose The Country You Want! Go Vote!'

'Choose The Country You Want! Go Vote!'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

As Mumbai goes to the polls, Bollywood divas did their primary duty for the country and cast their votes.

Katrina Enjoys 'Dilli Ki Sardi'

Katrina Enjoys 'Dilli Ki Sardi'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Nimrat gets back to work... Sanjana takes a break... Sobhita finds peace...

Spotted: Jagga Jasoos director Anurag Basu in Panchgani

Spotted: Jagga Jasoos director Anurag Basu in Panchgani

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Reader Manish Surjan sends us a photograph.

The different moods of Bipasha Basu

The different moods of Bipasha Basu

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Mom-To-Be Deepika Shines Bright

Mom-To-Be Deepika Shines Bright

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Deepika Padukone steps out in a beautiful yellow flowy dress that elevated her charming personality.

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The welfare schemes of the government, particularly Lakshmir Bhandar, have had a major impact on the electoral outcome.

Basu wants protege Chakraborty in CPM Politburo

Basu wants protege Chakraborty in CPM Politburo

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

CPI-M patriarch Jyoti Basu has raised a controversy by demanding the inclusion of West Bengal transport minister Subhas Chakraborty in the party Politburo as well as state party secretariat. Basu had earlier pitched for Chakroborty's inclusion to party general secretary Prakash Karat, but the veteran leader had failed to impress Karat in this regard.

CPI-M leader Biman Bose announces Basu's death

CPI-M leader Biman Bose announces Basu's death

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member and state secretary Biman Bose emerged from the hospital at 12.12 pm on Sunday weeping to formally announce the passing away of 95-year-old Basu.

CPI-M defends Basu's comments on capitalism

CPI-M defends Basu's comments on capitalism

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Last week, Basu had been quoted as saying, "We want capital, both foreign and domestic. After all, we are working in a capitalist system. Socialism is not possible now." Maintaining that Basu's remarks were on the nature of capitalist development in West Bengal and the role of the Left Front government, party general secretary Prakash Karat said, "On the basis of these reports, some political leaders have also come out with equally confused and misplaced reactions."

Socialism is not achievable now: Jyoti Basu

Socialism is not achievable now: Jyoti Basu

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

On January 3, Bhattacherjee had strongly advocated capitalism and not socialism as the only way to industrialise the state.

Goswami alleges match-fixing in Kolkata league cricket

Goswami alleges match-fixing in Kolkata league cricket

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Shreevats Goswami alleged that a match in the Cricket Association of Bengal's first division league seemed fixed from the manner in which some dismissals took place during the game.

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.

Bipasha Basu at Tokyo Airport

Bipasha Basu at Tokyo Airport

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Reader Jenny Philip send us a photograph.

PIX: Bipasha Basu's Birthday Bash In Goa

PIX: Bipasha Basu's Birthday Bash In Goa

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The actress ushered in her 34th birthday with her closest friends.

Basu, Surjeet to miss CPI-M congress

Basu, Surjeet to miss CPI-M congress

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

For the first time in the history of the Communist Party of India - Marxist, its two founding members Jyoti Basu and Harkishan Singh Surjeet will give a miss to the party's 19th All India Congress, which begins in Coimbatore on Saturday, due to health-related reasons. The 94-year-old Basu expressed his regret and inability to attend the Congress. "Their absence would be deeply felt. But both the comrades, we know, are always with us," MP Brinda Karat said.

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The climate for 'doing business' remains forbidding, taxtortion is still rife, corruption at state and district levels has increased, oil prices remain extortive with high taxation, and the continued red tape has kept the enterprise system as stifled as before, points out Debashis Basu.

HC restrains Mamata from making defamatory statement against Guv

HC restrains Mamata from making defamatory statement against Guv

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday restrained West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and three others from making any defamatory or incorrect statement against Governor C V Ananda Bose.

Taslima welcome in WB: Basu

Taslima welcome in WB: Basu

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Senior Communist Party of India - Marxist leader Jyoti Basu on Tuesday said that controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen can return to Kolkata if she chooses to, but the Centre will have to ensure her security. ''If she wants to return to Kolkata or elsewhere in West Bengal, she is welcome. But the Centre will have to ensure her security,'' he told reporters at his Salt Lake residence. He is the first CPI-M leader to speak in a sympathetic tone for the writer.

Spotted: John Abraham, Bipasha Basu in Mumbai

Spotted: John Abraham, Bipasha Basu in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Reader Zubin Sanjana has sent us this photograph of the stars.

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

'Mamata Should Have Done Something Else'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'She could have sat down with the students and taken a list of their grievances including their allegations and suspicions.' 'Not all suspicions are true, but you have to listen, you have to let the steam come out.'

Has Govinda Forgiven Krushna Abhishek?

Has Govinda Forgiven Krushna Abhishek?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Govinda surprised everyone by attending his niece Arti Singh's wedding.

SC slams Gujarat cops for public flogging of Muslims in Kheda

SC slams Gujarat cops for public flogging of Muslims in Kheda

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday admonished the Gujarat Police over its officials publicly flogging five people belonging to the Muslim community at a village in Kheda district in 2022, asking angrily from where did they draw the authority to tie people to poles and beat them up.

CPM politburo turns down Basu's request to quit

CPM politburo turns down Basu's request to quit

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) Politburo on Thursday turned down veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu's proposal to quit the party's highest policy-making body because of age and ill health.

Now, CPI-M wants Bharat Ratna for Jyoti Basu

Now, CPI-M wants Bharat Ratna for Jyoti Basu

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Asked whether Basu should be awarded the Bharat Ratna, CPI-M politburo member Biman Bose told reporters in Kolkata, "I don't know whether Basu fulfills the parameters. If he fulfills it, Basu can be given the highest civilian award.'' Bose flayed senior BJP leader L K Advani for writing to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to propose the honour for Vajpayee, saying the saffron party was playing politics with the country's highest civilian award.

'Basu's last words still reverberate in my ears'

'Basu's last words still reverberate in my ears'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Bengal's ace writer Sunil Gangopadhyay shared his opinions about the former West Bengal chief minister with rediff.com.

'Love is all shades of blues and hues'

'Love is all shades of blues and hues'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Film folk get romantic on Valentine's Day, and post loved-up pictures and messages.

'Pleasure Of The Human Body Is...'

'Pleasure Of The Human Body Is...'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'...something that should be discussed because it is a very important part of life.'

'Jyoti Basu was the great PM India never had'

'Jyoti Basu was the great PM India never had'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

The Indian community in Britain on Sunday mourned the death of Marxist patriarch Jyoti Basu, with leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul saying that the veteran leader was the 'great prime minister India never had'. "In Basu, we have lost a great son of Bengal, a great Indian and for me a great friend and a great prime minister India never had," Lord Paul said in his heartfelt condolences.

Why Mamata didn't attend Jyoti Basu's funeral

Why Mamata didn't attend Jyoti Basu's funeral

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's decision to skip the funeral of CPI-M veteran Jyoti Basu has snowballed into a major controversy.On Thursday, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury alleged that Banerjee has 'insulted' the people of West Bengal by not attending the state funeral of the former West Bengal chief minister.It was not the Bengal CM, but Sonia Gandhi's elite Special Protection Group, which made Banerjee stay away from the funeral.

Basu's all five vital organs unstable, says doctor

Basu's all five vital organs unstable, says doctor

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

The condition of Communist Party of India-Marxist patriarch Jyoti Basu turned extremely critical on Saturday with all his vital organs affected and there was 'little hope of any good result.'

Anurag Basu's first New York visit, courtesy Kites

Anurag Basu's first New York visit, courtesy Kites

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Anurag Basu recalls his experience of shooting Kites and his first visit to New York for the film's US premiere.