News for 'Chowdhary'

Sameer Wankhede's Mumbai NCB stint ends; sent back to DRI

Sameer Wankhede's Mumbai NCB stint ends; sent back to DRI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The tenure of controversial Narcotics Control Bureau Mumbai zonal director Sameer Wankhede with the federal anti-narcotics agency has ended and his services have been put at the disposal of his parent organisation Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, officials said on Monday.

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.

When Lata Sang With Dilip Kumar

When Lata Sang With Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Subhash K Jha remembers Dilip Kumar on the screen legend's first death anniversary, July 7.

After Azad, Sibal exits, Congress rebel group seems like a spent force

After Azad, Sibal exits, Congress rebel group seems like a spent force

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation from the Congress on Friday marked the most high-profile exit of one of the "Group of 23" (G-23) leaders, who had written to party chief Sonia Gandhi two years ago for a "collective and inclusive leadership" in the organisation, exposing the faultlines in the grand old party.

'I have always preferred laughter to tears'

'I have always preferred laughter to tears'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.'

Delhi Cong VP, 2 newly-elected councillors join AAP; people protest

Delhi Cong VP, 2 newly-elected councillors join AAP; people protest

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The anti-defection law does not apply to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls.

Drool! Mouth-watering pics from readers!

Drool! Mouth-watering pics from readers!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Time to get inspired and drool!

How to become a communications expert

How to become a communications expert

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

In an online chat with readers, Prof Ujjwal Chowdhary from Edutainment offered tips on pursuing a career in media, design and communication.

Kashmiri Pandit killed in Shopian; terrorist outfit KFF claims responsibility

Kashmiri Pandit killed in Shopian; terrorist outfit KFF claims responsibility

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Puran Krishan was attacked near his residence in the Chowdhary Gund area of south Kashmir district, they said, adding that doctors declared Krishan brought dead after he was shifted to Shopian hospital.

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

BJP MP seeks privilege motion against Mahua Moitra

BJP MP seeks privilege motion against Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

It would be a privilege indeed if a breach of privilege motion is initiated against me for speaking the truth during India's darkest hour, Moitra had tweeted on Tuesday.

Bilkis case convict challenges plea in SC against remission by Guj govt

Bilkis case convict challenges plea in SC against remission by Guj govt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In his counter-affidavit, Radhey Shyam, who was recently released by the Gujarat government on remission, said that none of the petitioners are related to the case and are either political activists or "third party stranger".

Samjhauta blast suspect to be probed in two other cases

Samjhauta blast suspect to be probed in two other cases

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The National Investigation Agency says that with the arrest of Rajendra Chowdhary the probe in the Samjhauta Express, Mecca Masjid and Ajmer blasts is almost complete. Vicky Nanjappa reports

UP Apple executive was fired upon by constable 'without provocation': SIT

UP Apple executive was fired upon by constable 'without provocation': SIT

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The constable had claimed that he had opened fire at Tiwari when he refused to stop his car. But, the SIT report says Tiwari was trying to leave the spot when he was intercepted by police and hit the patrol motorcycle.

AMAZING SONGS, Coming Up!

AMAZING SONGS, Coming Up!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of 25 golden melodies? Sukanya Verma curates one for you.

NIA's major breakthrough: Key Samjhauta accused held

NIA's major breakthrough: Key Samjhauta accused held

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

In a major breakthrough in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, the National Investigation Agency arrested Rajendra (Pahalwan) Chowdhary, suspected to have planted bombs in the Pakistan-bound train, from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

Pix: South star Namitha weds!

Pix: South star Namitha weds!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Congratulations #NamiVeer!

7 steps that helped CEAT turn around

7 steps that helped CEAT turn around

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

CEAT was for all practical purposes a sick company in 2001.

Did Waheeda Rehman want to marry Dilip Kumar?

Did Waheeda Rehman want to marry Dilip Kumar?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

As Dilip Kumar turns 98 on December 11, Subhash K Jha brings us some lesser known facts about the thespian.

Bengal police files case against Union minister

Bengal police files case against Union minister

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Minister of State for Home R P N Singh on Friday defended fellow Congressman Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, saying the minister of state for railways has said that the protests in Murshidabad were peaceful.

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Hyderabad twin blasts case: 2 Indian Mujahideen operatives convicted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The quantum of sentence for the convicted Indian Mujahideen operatives, Aneeq Shafique Sayeed and Mohammed Akbar Ismail, will be announced next Monday.

'I hope India will have more women participating'

'I hope India will have more women participating'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Having been introduced to shooting at an early age of two, it was no surprise that Shagun Chowdhary was destined for bigger things in the sport.

Meet the man behind CATapp, the mobile CAT application

Meet the man behind CATapp, the mobile CAT application

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Meet Ashish Chowdhary, a student of PGDM in Business Entrepreneurship at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India who has co-developed the CATapp, a unique mobile application that will help students prepare better for the Common Admission Test (CAT).

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!

Trap shooter Shagun gets OGQ support

Trap shooter Shagun gets OGQ support

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Indian trap shooter Shagun Chowdhary, who qualified for the 2012 London Olympics, received a boost on Tuesday with Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ) funding her training.

Diesel price cut for first time in close to 6 months; petrol unchanged

Diesel price cut for first time in close to 6 months; petrol unchanged

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Diesel rates had gone up by Rs 12.55 a litre between June 7, when oil firms resumed revising prices in line with cost, and July 25.

'There was no need for police to open fire'

'There was no need for police to open fire'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Bullets don't seem to have dented the intent of residents of Maval taluka, protesting against land acquisition. In fact, the killing of four of their fellow agitationists in the police action has only made their resolve stronger. N Ganesh reports

Hyderpora encounter: Amir's father moves HC seeking return of body

Hyderpora encounter: Amir's father moves HC seeking return of body

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The father of Amir Magray, one of the four persons killed in an encounter in Hyderpora area of Srinagar in November, on Thursday filed a petition in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court seeking the return of his son's body, maintaining his 'innocence' and the family's long contribution in the fight against terrorism.

AICC expels five party delegates from Bihar

AICC expels five party delegates from Bihar

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Bihar Congress chief Chowdhary Mahboob Alam Kaiser expelled B N Sharma, Abdul Fatah, S K Tiwari, Shakeel Alam and R N Chowdhary from the primary membership of the party for six years, party spokesperson Prem Chandra Mishra told PTI.

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?

Assam Co. okays $75 mn FCCB

Assam Co. okays $75 mn FCCB

Rediff.com18 May 2006

Model commits suicide in Mumbai

Model commits suicide in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

A model allegedly committed suicide at her residence in suburban Goregaon in Mumbai, the police said on Friday. Rinki Chowdhary was found hanging by her friend in the kitchen at her residence in Vallabh Apartment on Thursday evening, Additional Commissioner of Police Ramrao Pawar said. No suicide note was found and her boyfriend was being questioned, he said. According to the police, Chowdhary had gone to the kitchen while her companion was sitting in the hall.

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma celebrates The Legend's 25 distinctly different moods.

Asian Games: Indian women shoot bronze in double trap

Asian Games: Indian women shoot bronze in double trap

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

India won a bronze medal in the women's double trap team event in the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Thursday. The Indian team of Shagun Chowdhary, Shreyasi Singh and Varsha Varman bagged the medal.

Deepika wouldn't have played Piku if...

Deepika wouldn't have played Piku if...

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Did you know that the original choice for the title role in Piku was not Deepika Padukone? It was Parineeti Chopra.

NOT quitting as AP chief minister: Reddy clarifies

NOT quitting as AP chief minister: Reddy clarifies

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kirankumar Reddy on Tuesday dismissed as "rumour" reports that he has threatened to quit if the Congress gives its nod for formation of a separate Telangana.

ED to revoke passport of Koda's aide in Dubai

ED to revoke passport of Koda's aide in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The Enforcement Directorate will soon move a court to revoke the passport of a close aide of arrested former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, who is believed to be in Dubai.Official sources said Sanjay Chowdhary, Koda's aide and the suspected front-man for all alleged dubious deals of the former chief minister, had left for Dubai as soon as the ED had registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in the multi-crore scam.

2 get death in Hyd twin blast case, lifer for one

2 get death in Hyd twin blast case, lifer for one

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on each of them over different counts.

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Don't Delay Appointing Service Chiefs!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

If the government of the day would like to set in place a smooth and well-planned changeover and facilitate the incoming chief to chalk out his action plan well in advance, the announcement of a successor needs to be done early, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Anand@50: 7 MUST-KNOW facts

Anand@50: 7 MUST-KNOW facts

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Anand marked the first of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 3 historic collaborations with Rajesh Khanna, the other two being Bawarchi and Namak Haraam. Anand is without a shred of doubt Rajesh Khanna's career's finest performance. Just how he got the role is story of its own, reveals Subhash K Jha.