News for 'Chandrashekar'

PM Modi pays homage to Chandrashekhar Azad at birth village

PM Modi pays homage to Chandrashekhar Azad at birth village

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Modi is the first prime minister to visit the birthplace of Azad.

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

9 killed in major fire at Telangana hydroelectric plant

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The fire broke out late on Thursday night when 17 people were inside the plant, run by the Telangana State Power Generation Corporation.

Farmers, land acquisition star in Kannada film

Farmers, land acquisition star in Kannada film

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Kannada film Puttakana Highway highlights the national issue of farmers who have to give up their fertile land for the construction of a highway

Is BJP ready to take on TDP, TRS in 2019?

Is BJP ready to take on TDP, TRS in 2019?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

BJP's best bet lies in the TDP and the TRS striking a deal with the Congress and framing the battle as a UPA versus NDA clash, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

PCI sacks its president, contemplates criminal case

PCI sacks its president, contemplates criminal case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) has sacked its president Rajesh Tomar for the gross mismanagement at the recent National Para-Athletics Championship in Ghaziabad, where athletes suffered due to lack of proper facilities.

Cabinet secy, 17 senior officials to visit J&K

Cabinet secy, 17 senior officials to visit J&K

Rediff.com4 Oct 2009

A team of government officials led by Union Cabinet Secretary K M Chandrashekar will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to review various infrastructure development projects, ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the state later this month.

Telangana to more than double its districts

Telangana to more than double its districts

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao said his government would conduct a workshop next month to give a final shape to these proposals.

Review: Nooru Janmaku is dull

Review: Nooru Janmaku is dull

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The Kannada film starring Santosh and Aindrita, is a love story set in the backdrop of recession. Watch it only for the cinematography.

This MP refused to take a pay hike

This MP refused to take a pay hike

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Rajeev Chandrashekhar, who is the only lawmaker to reject the salary hike, communicated to the prime minister that he would not reconsider his decision until the government re-examines the issue of One Rank One Pension.

'India's climate targets not up for review'

'India's climate targets not up for review'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

India on Thursday made it clear that it would not accept any internationally binding agreement and that its climate change targets were not up for review.

World para games body suspends PCI for Ghaziabad fiasco

World para games body suspends PCI for Ghaziabad fiasco

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The International Paralympic Committee has suspended the Paralympic Committee of India for indefinite period for infighting within the national body and shoddy treatment meted out to athletes during the National Para-Athletics Championships at Ghaziabad last month.

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The encounter is an attempt by authorities to distract people from the government's failures to safeguard women's rights, the activists said.

Welcome Aindrita Ray back!

Welcome Aindrita Ray back!

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Aindrita Ray talks about her upcoming Kannada film Nooru Janmaku and the slapping incident that occured while shooting for it.

Telgi gets 10 years RI in stamp paper scam

Telgi gets 10 years RI in stamp paper scam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

A special court on Wednesday sentenced prime accused Abdul Karim Telgi to 10 years imprisonment and 21 other associates to seven years in one of the cases relating to the multi-crore fake stamp paper scam.

Telangana assembly dissolved, set for early polls

Telangana assembly dissolved, set for early polls

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

KCR will continue as caretaker chief minister until the new government is formed.

At least 6 JD-S workers killed in Colombo blasts

At least 6 JD-S workers killed in Colombo blasts

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

A leisure trip to Sri Lanka proved fatal for JD-S workers when the blast took place very close to the dining table as they sat for breakfast at Shangri-La hotel in Colombo, one of the major targets of the deadliest terror strikes in the island nation's history, family members said.

Famous faces line up to vote in 1st phase of polls

Famous faces line up to vote in 1st phase of polls

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Brisk polling began on Thursday morning in 91 constituencies spread across 18 states and two union territories in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections. As people queued up across the nation to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations. Take a look.

2020: BJP gained new grounds but farmers' protest pose challenge

2020: BJP gained new grounds but farmers' protest pose challenge

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Governments in most of the world saw their approval ratings dip as they struggled to contain the raging virus, which hit economy hard everywhere, but Indian politics followed a different script, with the outgoing year marking further shrinking of a rudderless Congress while the ruling BJP soared riding on Modi's enduring appeal.

Will Naveen Patnaik opt for Modi?

Will Naveen Patnaik opt for Modi?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Those who know Naveen Patnaik well say his final decision will depend on who has the edge after the election.

Kiran Karnik joins IDG Ventures

Kiran Karnik joins IDG Ventures

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

IDG Ventures India on Thursday announced that Kiran Karnik, former president of National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) and a recipient of the Padma Shri has joined the company, on their global advisory board. IDG Ventures India's advisory board includes icons like N Balasubramanian, K B Chandrashekar, Arjun Malhotra, Sridhar Mitta, Jagdish Sheth and V Sumantran. Kiran Karnik was president of Nasscom till January 2008.

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Monsoon fury throws life out of gear in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The state government has declared a holiday on Wednesday and Thursday for all private institutions, offices, non-essential services within Outer Ring Road here in view of rains.

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

KCR sworn-in, returns as Telangana CM for second straight term

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

KCR, as Rao is popularly known, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor E S L Narasimhan at a simple ceremony on the lawns of Raj Bhavan.

Sporting Goa edge past Churchill

Sporting Goa edge past Churchill

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Sporting Clube De Goa held gamely to the early goal scored by Chandrashekar Chinta to down Churchill Brothers and keep themselves firmly in contention for the title in the 15th round of the ONGC I-League match at the Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

MP: At least 14 dead as bus falls into water-filled pit

MP: At least 14 dead as bus falls into water-filled pit

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The bus was on its way to Jaora from Ratlam when the mishap occurred on the four-lane road at 12 Patthar Khadan,

Sporting Clube, East Bengal begin on winning note

Sporting Clube, East Bengal begin on winning note

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Sporting Clube de Goa and East Bengal won their opening matches in the I-League football tournament, beating Vasco and Chirag United 1-0 and 3-1 respectively.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Innovative parking systems coming up in Karnataka

Innovative parking systems coming up in Karnataka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Bangalore's Brigade Road may become a model for Mysore's Devaraj Urs Road for dealing with the parking woes of the Wodeyars' city.

Warne humbled in bidding

Warne humbled in bidding

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The Aussies spin legend who commanded the highest base price of US $450,000, was bought for just that sum.

Dravid's mother creates a work of art

Dravid's mother creates a work of art

Rediff.com8 May 2006

It took her six months to create the fibreglass mural.

Centre's talks with farmers fail, next meet on Dec 3

Centre's talks with farmers fail, next meet on Dec 3

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The farmer representatives were unanimous in seeking repeal of the 3 laws.

Boom time for Kannada cinema

Boom time for Kannada cinema

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

'Chandra was a class act'

'Chandra was a class act'

Rediff.com17 May 2005

'Chandra could strike gold anytime'

'Chandra could strike gold anytime'

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Govt to make it easy for exporters

Govt to make it easy for exporters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2004

Apple has no plans to make iPhones in India yet

Apple has no plans to make iPhones in India yet

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Apple has been lobbying hard for exemption from the mandatory 30 per cent local sourcing.

'I saw God in Chandu'

'I saw God in Chandu'

Rediff.com19 May 2005

In drought-hit Telangana, KCR's Rs 7-crore puja

In drought-hit Telangana, KCR's Rs 7-crore puja

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Even as thousands of people are reeling under drought in Telangana, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is organising an Ayutha Maha Chandi Yagam on a scale that is unprecedented.

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Judge Dinesh Gupta let off the right-wing activist and six others, giving them "benefit of doubt".

Telangana splurge continues: 104 MLAs to get Rs 1 crore houses

Telangana splurge continues: 104 MLAs to get Rs 1 crore houses

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The construction of office-cum-residential buildings has been taken up in 104 assembly constituencies in the state except 15 segments in Hyderabad, it added.

KCR, the king of the freebies!

KCR, the king of the freebies!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

'Freebies are yet be proven a 'pucca' vote-catcher. But don't say that to KCR because he takes pride in two things: His record of delivery and imagination,' says Shekhar Gupta.