News for 'Bharat Ratna'

Where might Vaibhav Suryavanshi end up?

Where might Vaibhav Suryavanshi end up?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Even shadow Purple Cup winner Prasidh couldn't escape Vaibhav's onslaught on Monday night!

Will Hardik's Luck Rub Off On MI Soon?

Will Hardik's Luck Rub Off On MI Soon?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

LSG set MI 204 to win and the visitors fell short by 12 runs. Here are best bowlers of the night...

'Jonty Rhodes is the best fielding coach in the world'

'Jonty Rhodes is the best fielding coach in the world'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Eyeing a return to winning ways in their home IPL clash with the Punjab Kings (PBKS), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer on Saturday said the team was working hard to avoid lapses on the field and come up with a sharper display.

Tendulkar to felicitate U-19 World Cup champions

Tendulkar to felicitate U-19 World Cup champions

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar will felicitate the India Under-19 women's cricket team for winning the inaugural T20 World Cup, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Ambedkar's legacy sparks fierce political clash on his birth anniversary

Ambedkar's legacy sparks fierce political clash on his birth anniversary

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, whose political influence has surged with the passage of time, on Monday was marked by bitter trading of charges between the ruling BJP and opposition parties as they fought for his legacy.

Trolled for son's name, actor refuses to play Shivaji Maharaj on screen

Trolled for son's name, actor refuses to play Shivaji Maharaj on screen

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Trolled over his son's name, 'Jehangir', noted Marathi actor Chinmay Mandlekar has announced he would not play the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as his family is being mentally harassed on social media.

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Family members of Dalit icons B R Ambedkar, Jagjivan Ram, Kanshi Ram and other 'prominent people' belonging to the scheduled castes are among those invited for the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, according to sources.

'My religion is kindness'

'My religion is kindness'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

'People Of Punjab Know BJP's Tricks'

'People Of Punjab Know BJP's Tricks'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'The BJP will not win a single seat in Punjab.'

Savarkar's 'sanskar' basis for nation-building: Modi

Savarkar's 'sanskar' basis for nation-building: Modi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Terming the opposition parties as "shameless", the PM also slammed them for objecting to the issue of abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir being raised during campaigning by BJP leaders for the Maharashtra assembly polls.

SEE: Raindrops keep falling on Sachin's head

SEE: Raindrops keep falling on Sachin's head

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Daughter Sara clicks the Bharat Ratna enjoying the shower on the lawns of his bungalow.

Centre to issue Rs 100, Rs 5 coins to mark MGR birth centenary

Centre to issue Rs 100, Rs 5 coins to mark MGR birth centenary

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The coins will bear MGR's portrait in the centre along with the inscription 'DR M G Ramachandran Birth Centenary'.

Hindus blamed for wrong policies of 'royal family': Modi slams Cong in RS

Hindus blamed for wrong policies of 'royal family': Modi slams Cong in RS

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused the Congress of practicing appeasement politics, saying the party's priority was "family first." He asserted that the BJP-led government operates on the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' (development for all) and prioritizes "nation first." Modi further criticized the Congress's approach to reservations, claiming it was aimed at creating divisions within the country. He highlighted the BJP's initiatives to empower marginalized communities, including the constitutional status to the OBC commission and the introduction of 10% reservation for economically backward groups.

Congress banking on 'chocolaty faces' to fight polls: BJP leader on Priyanka

Congress banking on 'chocolaty faces' to fight polls: BJP leader on Priyanka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

'Priyanka would not have been brought into active politics if there was confidence within the Congress in (party chief) Rahul's leadership'

Shinde endorses Amartya's views, says he must be right

Shinde endorses Amartya's views, says he must be right

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Speaking on the sidelines of a foundation stone laying ceremony of at Trishundi in Amethi, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Thursday disapproved of Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Chandan Mitra's demand of stripping economist Amartya Sen of the Bharat Ratna and went on to endorse the views of the Nobel laureate against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Inside India's 1st AC railway terminal

Inside India's 1st AC railway terminal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

State-of-the-art passenger amenities are being provided to make journey a pleasant experience.

Will quit if it makes LoP happy but....: Shah clarifies on Ambedkar remark

Will quit if it makes LoP happy but....: Shah clarifies on Ambedkar remark

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments on B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, saying the opposition party launched a malicious campaign after a parliamentary discussion "established" the Congress as being "anti-Ambedkar and anti-reservation." Shah defended his remarks, stating his address was clear and without confusion, and that his party would explore all legal options against the Congress for misrepresenting his comments. He also accused the Congress of insulting V.D. Savarkar, crushing constitutional values by imposing Emergency, and humiliating soldiers who laid down their lives.

UP Cong leader places tiranga on Atiq's grave, held

UP Cong leader places tiranga on Atiq's grave, held

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Local Congress leader Rajkumar Singh Rajju was taken into custody by the police on Wednesday after he allegedly placed the tricolour on the grave of gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad, calling him a 'martyr'.

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.

Dhanush Gets Ready To Play Ilaiyaraaja

Dhanush Gets Ready To Play Ilaiyaraaja

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Directed by Arun Matheswaran, the film's music will be composed by Ilaiyaraaja himself.

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers.

Shiv Sena elects Shinde as party chief at maiden national executive meet

Shiv Sena elects Shinde as party chief at maiden national executive meet

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

State industries minister Uday Samant and party leader Ramdas Kadam gave information about the resolutions passed in the meeting.

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

When elected on July 18 -- which is almost a certainty, given the NDA's numbers in the electoral college -- Droupadi Murmu will be the first President born after Independence.

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Modi 3.0: Who May Lose, Who May Gain

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

UP's representation in the government could diminish, given the BJP's decreased seat count in that state.

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Legends return: Sachin, Lara set for epic T20 clash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The eagerly awaited International Masters League (IML) is set to electrify the cricketing world, uniting legendary players from six cricketing powerhouses-India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and West Indies-for an exhilarating T20 franchise tournament.

After Rahul's 'world famous award' jibe, Kotler congratulates PM

After Rahul's 'world famous award' jibe, Kotler congratulates PM

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Gandhi earlier took a dig at Modi saying he wanted to "congratulate" him on winning the "world famous" Philip Kotler Presidential award.

Humpy, K Srikanth and Sai Praneeth nominated for Khel Ratna

Humpy, K Srikanth and Sai Praneeth nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Chess champion Koneru Humpy has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

'He is up there with Tansen, Beethoven, Mozart'

'He is up there with Tansen, Beethoven, Mozart'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

On the occasion of Pandit Ravi Shankar's birth centenary, his biggest fan, Lata Mangeshkar, pays tribute to one of Indian classical music's greatest legends.

After LS, Modi taunts Cong, Nehru in RS too

After LS, Modi taunts Cong, Nehru in RS too

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress alleging that the opposition party has become outdated and has always been against any kind of reservation.

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'The BJP is racing against its opponents by putting a chain on their legs.'

'Harpreet's mindset has become one of a wicket-taking bowler'

'Harpreet's mindset has become one of a wicket-taking bowler'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Punjab Kings are all set for their third game in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

My Father L K Advani

My Father L K Advani

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

'There is a song that fits my father. It is from the Dev Anand film Hum Dono, which goes Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...'

India has to grow big, those blocking way will be eliminated: RSS chief

India has to grow big, those blocking way will be eliminated: RSS chief

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Likening India's progress to that of a vehicle that only has accelerator and no brakes, the RSS chief said those trying to stop it will either step aside or be eliminated.

'China is a backstabber'

'China is a backstabber'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

'Is China's intention not clear?' 'Do we still think that if we are nice to China, it will be good to us?'

Tear Gas And Mayhem During Delhi Chalo

Tear Gas And Mayhem During Delhi Chalo

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The police deployed tear gas and water cannons for a second day to stop the farmers from marching to Delhi.

B&R, BPCL become mini-ratna firms

B&R, BPCL become mini-ratna firms

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

The government on Tuesday provided enhanced financial autonomy to two public sector units -- Bridge and Roof Company and Bharat Pumps and Compressors -- by granting them the 'mini-ratna' status.

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was in the intensive care unit of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, passed away on Sunday morning. She was 92.

WATCH: Nagma makes a big blunder

WATCH: Nagma makes a big blunder

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Actress-turned-Congress leader from Meerut, Nagma, put herself in a spot after she confused late Shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan with Hurriyat hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani.

When Mohan Bhagwat meets The Dalai Lama

When Mohan Bhagwat meets The Dalai Lama

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat -- arguably, the third most powerful person in the ruling dispensation -- on Monday, December 20, met the Dalai Lama at Gaden Phodrang, his home in Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh.