News for 'Charles Dias'

In a first, women Agniveers to join Republic Day Parade

In a first, women Agniveers to join Republic Day Parade

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Nine women Agniveer will be part of the Indian Air Force's band contingent that will march down the Kartavya Path during the 77th Republic Day Parade, marking a historic first. Flt Lt Akshita Dhankar will unfurl the national flag alongside President Droupadi Murmu.

Babbar, Anglo-Indian nominees take oath

Babbar, Anglo-Indian nominees take oath

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar and two nominated members took oath on Thursday in the Lok Sabha. The two nominated Anglo-Indian members are Ingrid Mcleod, a 42-year-old social worker from Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh -- this being his second term-- and Charles Dias, 59, president of the Kerala Anglo-Indian Associations' Union and a former official of the state electricity board.

Alia to Zeenat: Bollywood's A to Z Of Head Turners

Alia to Zeenat: Bollywood's A to Z Of Head Turners

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Bollywood has a history of making heads turn -- theirs and everybody else's -- in shiny hair accessory.

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

'What do they gain by getting rid of 2 MPs?'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'The nominations were not meant to last permanently, but depended on the government of the day.' 'There was no question of revoking it during Congress, Janata Dal or even Vajpayee's NDA rule.' 'But Modi is different.'

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Dress like Malaika, Deepika, Sonam this Diwali!

Dress like Malaika, Deepika, Sonam this Diwali!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A look at fashionably festive B-townies

Style Diaries: Who's this hottie in monochrome?

Style Diaries: Who's this hottie in monochrome?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Presenting some of the good, bad and ugly looks this week.

Box Office: Hate Story 3 gets GREAT opening!

Box Office: Hate Story 3 gets GREAT opening!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A look at this week's hits and misses.

Box Office: Wazir is average

Box Office: Wazir is average

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A look at the week's hits and misses.

Box Office: Bhansali loses to SRK, yet again

Box Office: Bhansali loses to SRK, yet again

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

A look at the week's hits and misses.

Shocking weekend for Real Madrid; Gerrard plays last match at Everton

Shocking weekend for Real Madrid; Gerrard plays last match at Everton

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were thumped 4-0 away by city rivals Atletico Madrid to open up the Spanish title race, while Chelsea strengthened their hold on top spot in the English Premier League after a 2-1 win at Aston Villa.

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

India Test regulars like Cheteswar Pujara and Ishant Sharma have also thrown their hat into the ring with base prices of Rs 50 and Rs 75 lakh respectively.