News for 'Bharat Ratna'

Anupam Kher Takes on Kangana's Indira

Anupam Kher Takes on Kangana's Indira

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Aditi plays with her pet... Mouni looks stunning...Ajay Devgn directs Bholaa...

Happy Birthday, Lata Mangeshkar

Happy Birthday, Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The singer who mesmerised millions with her golden voice in a career spanning seven decades, turned 81 on Tuesday, spending a quiet day with the family even as fans, including famous names, wished her a happy birthday.

Top Performer: Badoni sizzles in the rain!

Top Performer: Badoni sizzles in the rain!

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ayush Badoni sizzled on a gloomy day in Lucknow with a career-best 59 to steal the thunder in the rain-hit match against Chennai Super Kings.

Tell us: Padma Shri for Kirsten?

Tell us: Padma Shri for Kirsten?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Gary Kirsten sent the Indian cricket team soaring into orbit. As he leaves Indian shores after a selfless three years, we believe he deserves a Padma Shri. What do you think?

Why India will win the World Cup!

Why India will win the World Cup!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

After the semi-final victory over Pakistan, Sumeet Anand is sure India will beat Sri Lanka in the final and emerge triumphant.

Ahmedabad : News channel's office ransacked

Ahmedabad : News channel's office ransacked

Rediff.com19 Jan 2008

A little-known right wing Hindu outfit on Saturday vandalised NDTV's office in Ahmedabad and assaulted two staffers, venting their anger against an SMS poll of the news channel with noted painter M F Husain as a contender for Bharat Ratna.

Will send guilty MPs, MLAs to jail within a year: Modi

Will send guilty MPs, MLAs to jail within a year: Modi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Blaming the Congress for criminalising politics, Narendra Modi on Monday said that if voted to power he will set up special courts to try the tainted MPs and MLAs and send the guilty behind bars within one year.

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

At the core of Nitish Kumar's decision was a cold political calculation. He assessed that the RJD's support base was unlikely to vote for JD-U candidates in the Lok Sabha polls. He was unsure of winning even half a dozen if he stayed with the RJD and the Congress.

BJP, Congress clash over Modi

BJP, Congress clash over Modi

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

M Venkaiah Naidu launched a scathing attack on the Congress for calling statements of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi anti-national and saying he should be tried for treason. "What else can you expect from the Congress government but to launch treason proceedings against Modi and confer the Bharat Ratna on Mohammad Afzal Guru who was awarded death sentence for attacking Parliament in December 2001," he told rediff.com.

Amartya Sen on what ails India's education system

Amartya Sen on what ails India's education system

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Technology can certainly help the spreading of education, for example in making the schooling of maths easier and faster

AI crew protests appointment of 'foreigner' COO

AI crew protests appointment of 'foreigner' COO

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The All India Cabin Crew Association, claiming to represent 2,500 cabin crew of Air India, said: "While we bear Capt Gustav Baldauf no ill-will at all, it is tragic that the airline that was built by one of the world's legendary aviators, Bharat Ratna J R D Tata, must today be saved by a foreigner, whose only link to India seems to be Jet Airways."

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

Modi misleading nation on Article 370 vote: Cong

Modi misleading nation on Article 370 vote: Cong

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Modi and the BJP have been targeting the Congress during the campaign for assembly polls, claiming that the grand old party opposed the scrapping of Article 370.

My grandfather, Field Marshal Manekshaw

My grandfather, Field Marshal Manekshaw

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'After he died the phrase that struck me most about him was that 'Sam restored the izaat of the Army'.' Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Raoul-Sam Daruwala remembers the man behind the uniform. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Raoul-Sam Daruwala remembers the man behind the uniform.

RSS gets HC nod for route march in TN on rescheduled dates

RSS gets HC nod for route march in TN on rescheduled dates

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Also, the RSS was asked to ensure strict discipline and make sure there is no provocation or incitement on their part during the march.

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The Congress is trying to reinvent itself -- the caste census demand, OBC emphasis, the anti-corporate thrust, especially on Adani etc -- all this is not standard Congress strategy.'

Towards a more perfect Indian Union

Towards a more perfect Indian Union

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

What we know -- what we have seen -- is that India can change. That is the true genius of this nation.

Bismillah Khan's condition stable

Bismillah Khan's condition stable

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

The Ustad will, however, remain under observation for some days.

Bismillah Khan hospitalised

Bismillah Khan hospitalised

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

The 92-year-old shehnai legend was brought in an ambulance from his Harha Sarai residence to the private hospital in Lanka area of the city, sources said.

Reviving Carnatic music the popular way

Reviving Carnatic music the popular way

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

Jayshree and about 15 others based in Chennai are touring southern Indian states targeting schools and business houses to popularise the genre.

'To be a leader you have got to lead human beings

'To be a leader you have got to lead human beings

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Analysing his own performance, JRD Tata insisted that his only real contribution to the group's smorgasbord of companies was Air-India

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of Monday after she complained of breathing problems, hospital sources said.

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's appeal against RSS rally on March 3

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's appeal against RSS rally on March 3

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 3 an appeal of the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras high court order permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to take out a march in the state.

Woods meets Sachin, then tweets, 'Tendulkar's so cool'

Woods meets Sachin, then tweets, 'Tendulkar's so cool'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

They are legends in their own right, but it iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has managed to floor ace golfer Tiger Woods when the two greats caught up in the capital on Tuesday.

Bismillah Khan: On the shore of the music ocean

Bismillah Khan: On the shore of the music ocean

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Ustad Bismillah Khan loved to sing bhajans for children.

Pay your tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Pay your tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

He may no be present among us but his contributions to Indian music will live on forever.

Explore if Bhagat Singh can be declared martyr: CIC to MHA

Explore if Bhagat Singh can be declared martyr: CIC to MHA

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Information Commissioner Sridhar Acharyulu said government facilitates freedom fighters and gives pension but revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh are not even give the status of a martyr leave aside any financial support to their families.

Sonal Mansingh, Aamir among Padma awardees

Sonal Mansingh, Aamir among Padma awardees

Rediff.com25 Jan 2003

Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, has not been conferred on anyone this year.

Dhyan Chand to be honoured in British Parliament

Dhyan Chand to be honoured in British Parliament

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand will be conferred with the 'Bharat Gaurav' Lifetime Achivement Award by NRI orgainsation Sanskriti Yuva Sangstha at the House of Commons inside the British Parliament of July 25.

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

False and acrimonious debates such as Modi versus Manmohan might allow for victories that are political and partisan. But the real loser is the nation, India and Bharat, notes Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic advisor to the Modi government in its first term.

Ustad Bismillah Khan dead

Ustad Bismillah Khan dead

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

He passed away early on Monday morning.

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Congress' Cricket Promise In MP

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The concept of an MP IPL team is the brainchild of Kamal Nath.' 'If the Congress government comes to power in the state, he will assemble an IPL team for MP with the assistance of his business contacts.'

Migrant labour from UP to be brought back, employed if BSP wins: Mayawati

Migrant labour from UP to be brought back, employed if BSP wins: Mayawati

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

She lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, holding them responsible for the lack of jobs and migration from the state.

Kalam birthday filled with a busy schedule

Kalam birthday filled with a busy schedule

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

He has engagements in Mysore, Pahalgaon and Ahmedabad.

PIX: Cricket captain Kohli, lifter Chanu bask in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Cricket captain Kohli, lifter Chanu bask in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli sent the shutterbugs into a clicking frenzy as he received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Giant In The Earth: M S Swaminathan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Dr Shreekant Sambrani pays tribute to M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who passed away in Chennai recently.

Tendulkar steps in to combat drought in Marathwada

Tendulkar steps in to combat drought in Marathwada

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and PepsiCo will jointly help Maharashtra government tackle the drought in Marathwada.

Bismillah Khan to perform in Parliament on Aug 7

Bismillah Khan to perform in Parliament on Aug 7

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

The Shehnai maestro has said he will perform free of cost.