News for 'Chandan'

Mutual funds take a hit post note ban

Mutual funds take a hit post note ban

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The average fall in 15 most-invested stocks by equity MFs was 5.7 per cent. Chandan Kishore Kant reports

Dalit boy burnt alive by upper caste man in Bihar

Dalit boy burnt alive by upper caste man in Bihar

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

A 15-year-old Mahadalit was allegedly burnt to death in Bihar's Rohtas district by an upper caste man because the boy's goat grazed standing paddy crop.

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Who cares for Bhima Koregaon Commission?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'We want the Commission to finish its work; the issue it is investigating is too crucial for its work to be left incomplete.'

Aamir to play desi Forrest Gump

Aamir to play desi Forrest Gump

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Actor Atul Kulkarni has written the script for the official Forrest Gump remake.

Akshay Kumar's Thank You premieres

Akshay Kumar's Thank You premieres

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

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

4 weeks to get body from UK? Anuj's family in shock

4 weeks to get body from UK? Anuj's family in shock

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

While the murder of their 23-year-old son at Salford, Greater Manchester, was shocking enough, the news that his dead body will take another four weeks to be sent to India has sapped them completely.

First look: Naga Chaitanya's Dhada

First look: Naga Chaitanya's Dhada

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The film is based on a real life incident that happened in the United States to a Telugu youth.

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Bureaucratic rejig at Centre: New secys appointed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The appointment of new expenditure secretary comes a month-and-a-half ahead of the Budget for 2020-21 to be presented on February 1.

Sweet memories: Readers share their favourite wedding pictures

Sweet memories: Readers share their favourite wedding pictures

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

We invited you to share your favourite wedding pics -- here is the next set of responses.

Guj ties up with corporates for skilled workforce

Guj ties up with corporates for skilled workforce

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

To begin with, the state has identified seven priority sectors such as Chemical, Plastic and Packaging, Garment, Auto and Engineering, Gems and Jewellery, besides Textiles and Infrastructure.

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Massive victory for Congress in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

In an embarrassment to the ruling party, two of its sitting ministers lost and six were trailing.

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

In Bihar, few bahubalis in poll fray this time

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Many bahubalis have fielded their wives and relatives as proxies.

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Secret Superstar's cheerful, feel-good imagery of a rotten reality reflects a young adult's hopeful perspective yet to be crushed by the weight of cynicism, says Sukanya Verma.

'ETF market attractive opportunity'

'ETF market attractive opportunity'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

The growth will happen in the asset management market, as the Indian population is richer and economy would continue to grow.

30 elected unopposed to RS, Cong, BSP bag 7 each

30 elected unopposed to RS, Cong, BSP bag 7 each

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The Bharatiya Janata Party garnered five seats, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam got three, the Samajwadi Party, the Nationalist Congress Party and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam got two apiece and the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Shiv Sena got one each respectively as all 30 made it to the Upper House after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations drew to close on Thursday evening.

Striker misses the mark at the box office

Striker misses the mark at the box office

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Here's looking at the weekend collections.

Images: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils

Images: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

'Sex abuse rampant in Pak seminary'

'Sex abuse rampant in Pak seminary'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

A seminary girl student has made a shocking revelation that sex abuse is rampant in her seminary in Pakistan. Sixteen-year-old Hafiza Shafia Saeed has disclosed that every girl student in her seminary at Astana Aalia Nooria Koh Chandan was subjected to sex abuse by the 'scions' of the pirs, The News reported.

Sensex: Expect 15% returns in two years

Sensex: Expect 15% returns in two years

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Though the bailout package for Greece brought some cheer to the global markets, doubts remain about how long the party will last and the impact on domestic markets.

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

'We helped the army tighten the noose around Dacca'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'Air Superiority that we held from the Second Day of Operation 'Cactus Lily' helped our Armed Forces to speed up operation 'Jackpot' to seize East Pakistan and force Gen Niazi and the Pakistani Army to lay down their arms on 16 December.'

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

Slain investigative journalist J Dey immortalised with chowk in Mumbai

Slain investigative journalist J Dey immortalised with chowk in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

A city square where noted journalist Jyotirmoy Dey was shot dead over five years ago, was on Wednesday named after him.

'Sensex to hit 22,000 by December 2010'

'Sensex to hit 22,000 by December 2010'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

We are very positive on emerging markets, says John Praveen, MD, Prudential Investment Advisors.

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.

Takeovers at right price welcome: ICICI Pru chief

Takeovers at right price welcome: ICICI Pru chief

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Nimesh Shah, managing director & CEO of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, tells Chandan Kishore Kant that he is bullish on the Indian market.

Bangladesh mourns Jyoti Basu's death

Bangladesh mourns Jyoti Basu's death

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Leaders across the political spectrum in Bangladesh mourned the death of veteran communist leader Jyoti Basu, who passed away on Sunday after losing his fortnight-long battle to pneumonia that led to complications and multi-organ failure. Basu, 95, who strode the political arena for over six decades and was a leading figure in uniting opposition parties against the Congress in the 1980s and 90s, is survived by son Chandan, his daughter-in-law and three grandchildren.

The Jabariya Jodi Review

The Jabariya Jodi Review

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Jabariya Jodi constantly confuses tacky as terrific, feels Sukanya Verma.

Insurance Bill likely to run into rough weather

Insurance Bill likely to run into rough weather

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The Insurance Bill that the Bharatiya Janata Party government had announced would be passed in the winter session of Parliament has run into rough weather.

7 nominees to RS likely by August

7 nominees to RS likely by August

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Ram Jethmalani, Hema Malini, Dara Singh and four other nominated members of the Rajya Sabha will complete their term on August 26, enabling the United Progressive Alliance government to get own choice of persons of eminence nominated by President Pratibha Patil.

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

CRPF braveheart Chetan Cheetah awarded Kirti Chakra

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Cheeta, CO of the 45th CRPF battalion, was shot nine times during an operation against terrorists in the Hajin area of Kashmir Valley on February 14 this year.

The games Bollywood plays

The games Bollywood plays

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Here's a look at some of the more unconventional cinematic games Hindi films have played.

'I was afraid'

'I was afraid'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'Both sides were so embittered by what had happened last year that I didn't know what to expect.'

Did Indira Gandhi meet Haji Mastan?

Did Indira Gandhi meet Haji Mastan?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'I don't think such a meeting ever happened... I don't see how it is even possible without people coming to know immediately,' says Julio Ribeiro.

February dhamaka: Funds pump in Rs 100 bn in markets

February dhamaka: Funds pump in Rs 100 bn in markets

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

'When you have surplus cash flow and markets correct sharply, what options do you have other than buying good stocks?'

10 things before I die: 'File a case against my parents!'

10 things before I die: 'File a case against my parents!'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

We asked readers what they would do if they had only three years to live life to the fullest? Here are some of the responses we received.

Virtual music: Nokia in talks with content cos

Virtual music: Nokia in talks with content cos

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

The company is tying up with around 150 music companies, including Universal Music, Warner Bros, Sony BMG and other national music leaders, Nokia India Regional general manager (North) Chandan Dang said. Nokia is likely to offer the service in India with a free one-year subscription on purchase of select Nokia handsets.

Ahead of Bihar polls, did Nitish refer to Lalu as a snake?

Ahead of Bihar polls, did Nitish refer to Lalu as a snake?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Kumar's comments quoting 16th century poet Rahim were seen as a veiled attack on Lalu.

Didi's mega campaign against Modi begins next month

Didi's mega campaign against Modi begins next month

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Mamata Banerjee predicts the BJP-led NDA will not get more than 150 seats in the next Lok Sabha election.

Spotted: Bhupathi, Sania in Melbourne

Spotted: Bhupathi, Sania in Melbourne

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Reader Chandan Venkatapathy sent us pictures of Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza from Melbourne.

Now, UP FDA finds lead in ITC's Yippee noodles

Now, UP FDA finds lead in ITC's Yippee noodles

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Authority (FDA) says it has found excess lead in the Yippee noodles of domestic giant ITC.