News for 'Bhushan'

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

How A Prof Got A Role In Paatal Lok 2!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu, a professor of English Literature with PhD and MPhil degrees, was spotted at a restaurant. The next day she was offered Paatal Lok 2.

SC's sentence in Prashant Bhushan case on Monday

SC's sentence in Prashant Bhushan case on Monday

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Bhushan was earlier this month held guilty of contempt of court by the Supreme Court for two of his tweets, the first one posted on June 29, related to his comment/post on a picture of CJI Bobde on a high-end bike.

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.

Rape case against Bhushan Kumar: T-Series owner alleges extortion

Rape case against Bhushan Kumar: T-Series owner alleges extortion

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police registered a first information report against a man for allegedly demanding money from T-Series company owner and producer Krishan Kumar earlier this month for not filing a rape case against his nephew and the company's managing director Bhushan Kumar, an official said.

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

'Bhool Bhulaiyaa Has Given Me So Much I Was Scared'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'I want to just haso, hasao and khush raho.'

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Indian-American Pichai was awarded the Padma Bhushan for 2022 in the Trade and Industry category.

Legendary Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair passes away

Legendary Malayalam writer M T Vasudevan Nair passes away

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The great literary figure of Malayalam and Jnanpith Award winner M T Vasudevan Nair, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here following heart failure, has died, hospital sources said on Wednesday.

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia banned for 4 years!

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia banned for 4 years!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The suspension means that Bajrang Punia will not be able to return to competitive wrestling and apply for a coaching job abroad

Hours after joining, Cong fields Vinesh from Julana in Haryana polls

Hours after joining, Cong fields Vinesh from Julana in Haryana polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Besides Hooda, Bhan and Phogat, the Congress has fielded Mewa Singh from Ladwa to take on Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Can Kejriwal Make It Three In A Row?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The BJP may win more seats in the February 5 assembly election, but not enough to trump AAP, notes Ramesh Menon.

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The bench allowed the rejoinder affidavit to be filed by petitioners in two weeks thereafter and posted the matter for final hearing in January, 2025.

Maha polls: Will Mumbai voters show up for a record turnout?

Maha polls: Will Mumbai voters show up for a record turnout?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Mumbai, home to 1 crore voters and 420 candidates vying for 36 assembly seats, is gearing up for the Maharashtra Assembly elections on November 20. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has completed all preparations for smooth conduct of the polls, ensuring a robust security arrangement and dedicated facilities for senior citizens and differently-abled voters. The BMC has also urged citizens to exercise their franchise, emphasizing the importance of active participation in strengthening democracy.

Salman's Urgent Message For Ganpati Festival

Salman's Urgent Message For Ganpati Festival

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'It's better if everyone uses eco-friendly Ganesha idols.'

Court rejects closure report in rape case against Bhushan Kumar

Court rejects closure report in rape case against Bhushan Kumar

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

A magistrate court in Mumbai rejected the closure report filed by the police in a rape case against T-Series company's managing director Bhushan Kumar, son of music baron the late Gulshan Kumar, and held that 'various legal aspects have been compromised' during the investigation.

PIX: Padma Bhushan for Sindhu; Rani gets Padma Shri

PIX: Padma Bhushan for Sindhu; Rani gets Padma Shri

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

India's sports stars including badminton P V Sindhu was conferred the Padma Bhushan -- the country's third-highest civilian award, while women's football icon Bembem Devi, archer Tarundeep Rai and women's hockey captain Rani Rampal were conferred with the Padma Shri.

SC defers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal

SC defers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The apex court in November 2009, had issued contempt notice to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine.

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'

12 killed, 30 injured as bus rams into flyover wall in Rajasthan

12 killed, 30 injured as bus rams into flyover wall in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

According to the police, the bus was speeding and filled with passengers due to which the driver lost control and the vehicle rammed into the wing wall of the flyover.

T-Series MD Bhushan Kumar booked for rape

T-Series MD Bhushan Kumar booked for rape

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The woman said she was cheated by him and hence she approached the police, the official said.

'Padma Bhushan huge moment for differently-abled community'

'Padma Bhushan huge moment for differently-abled community'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'For the first time a para-athlete has been chosen for the honour and I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has a vision for para-athletes and has taken care of their requirements.'

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer and even actor -- a legend who was India's very own and yet belonged to the world. Hussain died from 'idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis', a lung disease, in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73.

BJP candidate against Vinesh Phogat is...

BJP candidate against Vinesh Phogat is...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The Julana assembly seat in Haryana's Jind district is set to witness a keen electoral bout with the Bharatiya Janata Party fielding Capt Yogesh Bairagi, a former commercial pilot, against Congress' wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat for the October 5 assembly poll.

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

The Gavaskar@75 Quiz

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Here's a quiz celebrating the Indian batting icon and to tell if you're a true Gavaskar fan...

'After This Film, People Will Salute Firefighters'

'After This Film, People Will Salute Firefighters'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'Fauji jo hain, woh desh sambhalta hain, border sambhalta hain, hum shehar sambhalte hain (Soldiers protect the country, the border, we protect the city).'

SC initiates contempt proceedings against Twitter India, Prashant Bhushan

SC initiates contempt proceedings against Twitter India, Prashant Bhushan

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Bhushan has been raising issues pertaining to judiciary and recently he was very critical and vocal of the way in which the top court handled the matters related to migrant workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

SC gives Prashant Bhushan 2 days to reconsider statement

SC gives Prashant Bhushan 2 days to reconsider statement

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The top court on August 14 held Bhushan guilty of criminal contempt for his derogatory tweets against the judiciary saying they cannot be said to be a fair criticism of the functioning of the judiciary made in the public interest.

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, may contest Haryana polls

Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia meet Rahul Gandhi, may contest Haryana polls

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat met former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Wednesday amid speculation that the two star grapplers could be fielded in the Haryana assembly polls by the party.

'Contempt of my conscience': Prashant Bhushan won't apologise

'Contempt of my conscience': Prashant Bhushan won't apologise

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bhushan said as an officer of court he believes as a duty to speak up when he believe there is a deviation from its sterling record.

Why can't you apologise? SC asks Bhushan; reserves verdict

Why can't you apologise? SC asks Bhushan; reserves verdict

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

As the top court reserved its verdict on the sentence to be awarded to Bhushan, Justice Arun Mishra, who presided over a three-judge bench, at the fag end of the nearly three hour-long hearing also asked why he cannot seek an apology and what was wrong in using this word.

Tribunal rejects tax claim against RCom

Tribunal rejects tax claim against RCom

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The NCLAT has set aside a petition filed by the state tax department claiming dues from Reliance Communications (RCom) observing that it was based on the assessment made after the initiation of insolvency resolution process against the debt-ridden firm. A two-member NCLAT bench upheld the earlier order passed by the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which had rejected the state tax department's second claim of Rs 6.10 crore. Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against RCom was initiated on June 22, 2019. The state tax department had filed two claims.

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

'Vidyaji jokes around and her laughter is infectious. 'Madhuri ma'am is a legend. To get the opportunity to work with her was a big deal for me.'

Bhushan seeks to present additional evidence in contempt case

Bhushan seeks to present additional evidence in contempt case

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra, which on July 22, had issued show cause notice to Bhushan after initiating the criminal contempt against him for his two alleged derogatory tweets against the judiciary, had reserved the verdict on Wednesday.

Rajkummar-Triptii's Film Is 'Maha-Parivarik'

Rajkummar-Triptii's Film Is 'Maha-Parivarik'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'This maha-parivarik is because of Mallika Sherawat.'

Krishan Kumar's Daughter Tishaa Passes Away At 21

Krishan Kumar's Daughter Tishaa Passes Away At 21

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Tishaa Kumar, daughter of former actor and T-Series producer Krishan Kumar, passed away at the age of 21 after a battle with cancer.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Bibek Debroy, chief of PM's economic council, passes away

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) chairman Bibek Debroy passed away this morning, a senior EAC-PM official said. He was admitted to AIIMS. Debroy (69) was educated in Ramakrishna Mission School, Narendrapur; Presidency College, Kolkata; Delhi School of Economics; and Trinity College, Cambridge.

How many judges' appointment is pending with you, SC asks govt

How many judges' appointment is pending with you, SC asks govt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to provide information about the numbers and names reiterated by the apex court Collegium for appointment as judges in higher judiciary with reasons why they were not considered so far and at what level they were pending.

Sakshi's emotional tribute to Olympic finalist Phogat

Sakshi's emotional tribute to Olympic finalist Phogat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has lauded Vinesh Phogat for becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach an Olympic final.

Need further hearing in contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal: SC

Need further hearing in contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal: SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The top court had in November 2009 issued contempt notice to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine.