News for 'Chandan'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

The Jabariya Jodi Review

The Jabariya Jodi Review

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

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

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.

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?'

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.

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.

Study UK: Are there scholarships to Oxford, LBS?

Study UK: Are there scholarships to Oxford, LBS?

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Amit and Chandan from the Education UK team, British Council, hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers on May 15. The transcript.

China discusses Tibet, Arunachal with saffron team

China discusses Tibet, Arunachal with saffron team

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The BJP-RSS-SS delegation is led by Bal Apte, BJP member of the Rajya Sabha. Ram Madhav, member of the RSS's executive council; Chandan Mitra, editor of Pioneer; Balbir Punj, senior journalist and BJP leader; and Suresh Prabhu, former Union minister and Shiv Sena leader from Maharashtra, are part of the delegation

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

NFOs are HOT again!

NFOs are HOT again!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Fundraising via equity NFOs highest since 2008; Over Rs 11K cr collected in first eight months of 2017, says Chandan Kishore Kant

Bijal Joshi rape case: 5 guilty, 7 acquitted

Bijal Joshi rape case: 5 guilty, 7 acquitted

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Bijal Joshi was gang-raped in Ashoka hotel of Shahibaug area of Ahmedabad on the night of December 31, 2003. She later committed suicide on January 7, 2004 by hanging herself in the room. The quantum of sentence will be announced later in the day by the court.

After Bihar thumping, blame game begins within BJP

After Bihar thumping, blame game begins within BJP

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Rumblings of discontent in the Bharatiya Janata Party followed the party's disastrous performance in Bihar assembly elections on Sunday.

1 lakh security men deployed for 1st phase of Chhattisgarh poll

1 lakh security men deployed for 1st phase of Chhattisgarh poll

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is eyeing a fourth straight term in the tribal-dominated state as the opposition Congress seeks to return to power after 15 years.

Bonjour Macron! French president's day out in New Delhi

Bonjour Macron! French president's day out in New Delhi

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte Marie-Claude Macron, besides senior ministers from his Cabinet, began their four-day visit to India by meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife. On Friday night, Macron was received at the airport Prime Minister Modi in a special gesture. Here are glimpses from Macron's visit.

Sadhu's new claim: 2,500 tonnes of gold in Fatehpur village!

Sadhu's new claim: 2,500 tonnes of gold in Fatehpur village!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Unfazed by his forecast of huge gold reserves in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao coming a cropper, seer Sobhan Sarkar on Thursday moved the Allahabad high court seeking permission to carry out a similar excavation in Fatehpur.

Brilliant commanders and brave men won India the 1971 War

Brilliant commanders and brave men won India the 1971 War

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The 1971 war reaffirmed the importance of inspirational senior leadership in battle and heralded the emergence of a new fighting class amongst officers and men of India's armed forces.

Saina's recovery on track, eyes comeback in November

Saina's recovery on track, eyes comeback in November

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Her recovery from a knee injury going on smoothly, India's star shuttler Saina Nehwal is hoping to return to the courts by the end of next month.

Qualcomm India gets a new head

Qualcomm India gets a new head

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Telecom technology firm Qualcomm on Monday announced the appointment of Kanwalinder Singh as the president of Qualcomm India.

Box Office: Golmaal Again races ahead of Secret Superstar

Box Office: Golmaal Again races ahead of Secret Superstar

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

The verdict for the week.

Dabhol to generate 2100MW by Nov

Dabhol to generate 2100MW by Nov

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Ratnagiri Gas & Power's Dabhol plant will start generating power at full steam and Maharashtra will start getting around 2100MW power by November, Chandan Roy, chairman and managing director, RGPPL, said.

Boycotted by caste 'panchayat', man ends life

Boycotted by caste 'panchayat', man ends life

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The 48-year-old man's brother helped his friend marry a girl from another community.

'I love comedy'

'I love comedy'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'If you put me into a daily soap where things invariably go wrong in the family and people are crying, I can't be a part of that set up.'

Dabhol plant to be scaled up to 5,000 Mw

Dabhol plant to be scaled up to 5,000 Mw

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The plant will start functioning to its fullest by the end of January 2008, after delay of one-month from previous schedule.

Assam: 59 candidates file nominations

Assam: 59 candidates file nominations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

The last date of withdrawal of nominations for the second phase is March 24.

Gas pipeline for Dabhol delayed again

Gas pipeline for Dabhol delayed again

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

The laying of gas pipeline to feed the 2,150-Mw Dabhol power plant owned by Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Ltd has been delayed again.