News for 'Career Anna'

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

From Aquaguard salesman to entrepreneur

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prof B Ravishankar from Mylapore, Chennai shares his inspiring story.

Cauvery row: Jaya to go on fast on Sunday

Cauvery row: Jaya to go on fast on Sunday

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

For the second time in her political career, Jayalalithaa, along with her supporters, would observe fast in front of Valluvar Kottam, a memorial for Tamil saint-poet Tiruvalluvar in the heart of Chennai.

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Meet Edappadi Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu's new CM was among the senior ministers who had proximity to Jayalalithaa.

The MBA who runs a library on a bicycle

The MBA who runs a library on a bicycle

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

G Murgaraj, an MBA from Anna University quit his cushy job in a multinational company to create awarenss about world literature.

I find it hard to play Chakvetadze: Sania

I find it hard to play Chakvetadze: Sania

Rediff.com2 Sep 2007

'I find it very hard to play her. She is very hard for a lot of players,' said the 20-year-old Indian after losing to the Russian.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

UP: Jaya delivers speech in Hindi for first time

UP: Jaya delivers speech in Hindi for first time

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

As she read out from a prepared text, Jayalalithaa bowled over the audiences and the leaders with her Hindi.

Henin and Williams to renew rivalry in Miami

Henin and Williams to renew rivalry in Miami

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Henin and Williams have met eight times in their careers but Saturday's clash will be the first since the muscular American won a semi-final meeting with the Belgian at Wimbledon nearly four years ago.

Sports Shorts: Wang survives scare; Nagal enters final round

Sports Shorts: Wang survives scare; Nagal enters final round

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as Vice President

Venkaiah Naidu takes oath as Vice President

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office and secrecy to Naidu.

The costliest Kannada film?

The costliest Kannada film?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Kumara Rama, which was the dream project of Dr Rajkumar, will be made by his son.

Sania bows out in 1st round

Sania bows out in 1st round

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

The Indian ace was beaten by Anna Tatashvili of Georgia in the first round of the Nasdaq 100 Open.

Sania rises to 31 in world rankings

Sania rises to 31 in world rankings

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

The fine run at the WTA event in Stanford fetched the Indian ace 190 points and took her four rungs up.

Kovind to file nomination on Friday; Modi, Shah to be present

Kovind to file nomination on Friday; Modi, Shah to be present

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Most BJP-led NDA CMs will also be present when Kovind files his papers.

Kirilenko wins China Open

Kirilenko wins China Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Germany down Australia in Hopman Cup

Germany down Australia in Hopman Cup

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

US Open PIX: Osaka survives; Rublev sends Tsitsipas packing

US Open PIX: Osaka survives; Rublev sends Tsitsipas packing

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Images from the second day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference at the AAP headquarters, senior party leader Manish Sisodia, who was the deputy chief minister in the outgoing government, said the cabinet ministers will also take oath along with Kejriwal.

I'll be fine, says Van Vleuten after horror smash

I'll be fine, says Van Vleuten after horror smash

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Annemiek van Vleuten suffered three fractured vertebrae and a concussion after a horrifying high-speed crash in the Olympic women's road race on Sunday but the Dutch rider said she will be fine and was more disappointed at missing out on a medal.

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Beginning his film career in antagonistic roles, he later emerged on his own to become a hero. Ambareesh also had a successful career in politics having been an MLA, a Lok Sabha member and a former minister at the state and central levels.

Will Poland's Lewandowski sizzle on biggest stage in Euro 2016?

Will Poland's Lewandowski sizzle on biggest stage in Euro 2016?

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Poland's Robert Lewandowski has chalked up so many big-game landmarks during his club career that the 27-year-old seems overdue a major tournament performance with his country.

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi named DMK youth wing chief

Stalin's son Udhayanidhi named DMK youth wing chief

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Udhayanidhi's ascension in the party is seen as a precursor to him being given key roles in the DMK in future which is now helmed by his 66-year old father Stalin.

Russians on the rise in women's tennis

Russians on the rise in women's tennis

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

There are three Russian women in the world's top 20, five more in the top 40 and others are on the rise.

Everyone needed Irom Shamila with tubes

Everyone needed Irom Shamila with tubes

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Tubes gone, Irom Sharmila the brand is dead. As long as she was trying to kill herself, she had value to the cynics trying to build their careers over her fast, says Shekhar Gupta.

Video: IIT students refuse to accept degree from PM

Video: IIT students refuse to accept degree from PM

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Extending support to Anna Hazare, a group of students studying at Indian Institute of Technology, in Kharagpur refused to accept their degrees from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Video: IIT students refuse to accept degree from PM

Video: IIT students refuse to accept degree from PM

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Extending support to Anna Hazare, a group of students studying at Indian Institute of Technology, in Kharagpur refused to accept their degrees from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Will EPS-OPS differences break AIADMK?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

What will a split in the AIADMK mean for Tamil Nadu?

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Kournikova reaches round 2 of Australian Open

Kournikova reaches round 2 of Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

The Russian beat Henrieta Nagyova 6-1 6-2. She will now meet Justine Henin-Hardenne.

2nd T20I: New Zealand women pip India eves in last ball thriller

2nd T20I: New Zealand women pip India eves in last ball thriller

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

With this victory, New Zealand have taken a 2-0 lead in the series with a match to play.

8 journalists who became politicians

8 journalists who became politicians

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A list of prominent journalists who also became successful politicians.

Jayalalithaa gets Parliament on her 66th birthday

Jayalalithaa gets Parliament on her 66th birthday

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief J Jayalalithaa, who is eyeing a larger role for herself in the national politics after Lok Sabha polls, was on Monday presented a cake resembling Parliament by her party colleagues on her 66th birthday.

The 'big' candidates contesting in phase 2

The 'big' candidates contesting in phase 2

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The country is all set for the second round of elections on April 18 in the ongoing seven-phase Lok Sabha polls that will elect 543 members to the lower house of Parliament. Going to polls in the second phase will be 95 seats in 12 states and one Union Territory. Here is a look at some of the big names contesting in phase two of Lok Sabha elections.

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

French Open PIX: Nadal, Thiem, Halep in fourth round

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

IMAGES from Day 6 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, on Friday.

Sasikala likely to be named AIADMK chief on Dec 29

Sasikala likely to be named AIADMK chief on Dec 29

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Partymen ignore the voices of dissent, Chinnamma set to be elected party chief unopposed.

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Good Omens to Leila, series to watch

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

From a dystopian world set in 2047 to one of the most publicised crime trials in America, Nikita Puri brings you top 5 binge-worthy series.

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

For love of 'Amma': A Rs 15 crore memorial; appeal for Bharat Ratna

For love of 'Amma': A Rs 15 crore memorial; appeal for Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Tamil Nadu Cabinet has decided to recommend late All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa for India's highest civilian honour, the 'Bharat Ratna'.

Tennis: Serena breezes into second round in Auckland

Tennis: Serena breezes into second round in Auckland

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

A round-up of tennis matches played on Tuesday.