News for 'Director of Mines'

Stars travel through time...

Stars travel through time...

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Ananya, Amitabh, Arjun stroll down memory lane...

Crisis in Punjab Cong simmers as Sidhu refuses to budge

Crisis in Punjab Cong simmers as Sidhu refuses to budge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

As state-level leaders tried to placate Sidhu, he made it clear through the video that he was in no mood to budge on his 'principles'.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

GSI says estimated gold reserve at Sonbhadra is 160 kg

GSI says estimated gold reserve at Sonbhadra is 160 kg

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Sonbhadra district mining officer K K Rai had said on Friday that gold deposits were found in Son Pahadi and Hardi areas of the district. The deposits in Son Pahadi are estimated to be around 2,943.26 tonnes, while that at Hardi block are around 646.16 kilogram, the official had said.

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.

PIX: Fatima, Swara, Mouni at a theatre feastival

PIX: Fatima, Swara, Mouni at a theatre feastival

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'The guilt and shame that comes just from the fact that you are a woman and you want to buy a condom is ten times more.' 'You are put through ten times more shame and guilt just because you are a woman!'

'I was scared, thinking I should not hit Salman Khan'

'I was scared, thinking I should not hit Salman Khan'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Salman asked me if I would be open to playing a negative character.' 'I told him I would do even a single scene for him.'

'Bollywood is not kind to Biharis'

'Bollywood is not kind to Biharis'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'When I came to Bombay to be an actor, producers and directors looked at me as though I was from another planet.'

'When the government wants to harass you, it will file an FIR'

'When the government wants to harass you, it will file an FIR'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'It was a professional relationship with Jayalalithaa.' 'Being a businessman, I have to be in touch with the ruling party.'

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

'I don't want to do aunty roles again'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'When Zubeida came, everybody loved me and I got a slew of offers of the same kind.' 'People started saying, "Aap nayi Aruna Irani ban jayegi".'

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

'Yogi wanted to make some noise'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'...to come back to power because it was not doing well.'

Infrastructure push: Higher expenditure yet to reflect in top line

Infrastructure push: Higher expenditure yet to reflect in top line

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The combined net sales of 42 listed construction and capital goods companies that have declared their third-quarter results so far were down 2.3 per cent year-on-year in Q3FY21 while core operating profit was up just 4.9 per cent YoY during the quarter.

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

The Strange Death Of India's Pen King

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

If there is a morality tale here, it is that debt and death spare no king.

Govt delays decision on iron ore licence for POSCO plant

Govt delays decision on iron ore licence for POSCO plant

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

POSCO officials have said it was unlikely to build the plant without assured supply of iron ore.

5 MEMORABLE Shashi Kapoor Films

5 MEMORABLE Shashi Kapoor Films

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

On Shashi Kapoor's 83rd birth anniversary, Subhash K Jha looks at his top five productions.

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

'My film wears patriotism on its sleeve'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

'Who decides what is jingoistic?' 'What is patriotic?' 'Who decides Lagaan is patriotic and Gadar is jingoistic?'

Another blow for Adani in Australia, bank ends adviser role

Another blow for Adani in Australia, bank ends adviser role

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The exit of CBA comes hard on the heels of a court decision on Wednesday revoking the Australian government's environmental approva

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Who is Sameer Wankhede, really?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

For some, he's a bully and probable 'blackmailer' who targeted the rich and famous, especially in Bollywood, for fame, and allegedly, ransom. For others, he's finally the one brave narc who decided to do his job, no matter how powerful his quarry, observes Shekhar Gupta.

SBI scotches reports of scrapping $1 bn loan pact with Adani

SBI scotches reports of scrapping $1 bn loan pact with Adani

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

SBI blamed poor coal prices for the decision to turn down the loan request.

Quiz Time: In which film did Amitabh Bachchan sing for the first time?

Quiz Time: In which film did Amitabh Bachchan sing for the first time?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Reddy's company earned Rs 4,300 cr from illegal ore sale: CBI

Reddy's company earned Rs 4,300 cr from illegal ore sale: CBI

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

The Obulapuram Mining Company Pvt Ltd, owned by former Karnataka minister G Janardhan Reddy, earned over Rs 4,300 crore from illegally selling iron ore, the Central Bureau of Investigation's chargesheet says

'I am more interested in human drama'

'I am more interested in human drama'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Want to be a professional drone pilot?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

There's a need to train 40,000 pilots over the next year-and-a-half.

BPCL says no intention to sell stake in Petronet, IGL

BPCL says no intention to sell stake in Petronet, IGL

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Privatisation-bound Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Thursday said it has no intention to sell a part of its stake in Petronet LNG Ltd and Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) to help its new owner avoid making an open offer for the two gas companies. BPCL holds 12.5 per cent of the shareholding in India's largest liquefied natural gas importer, Petronet, and a 22.5 per cent stake in city gas retailer, IGL. It is a promoter of both the listed companies and holds board positions.

PM said COVID-19 cases may spike in June-July: Singh Deo

PM said COVID-19 cases may spike in June-July: Singh Deo

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

He also said that the PM did not speak about ending the lockdown, which remains in force till May 3. Singh Deo took part in the meeting with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. "The PM said that spike in cases could happen in June and July so the coronavirus will be among us for a long period and (present) activities must be done keeping this in view," the health minister said.

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

'No point living life in regret, yaar'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Trust me, I don't even enjoy the company of friends who live in regret.' 'You either own your decisions or just let it go and work harder to get something better.'

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rio Tinto strikes diamonds in Bundelkhand's Bunder

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The mine is likely to yield 37 million tonnes of kimberlite, containing about 27.4 million carats of diamonds and has a life of 25 years.

CBI court reserves order on bail pleas of Reddys

CBI court reserves order on bail pleas of Reddys

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Monday reserved its order for tomorrow on the bail petitions of former Karnataka minister and mining baron Janardhan Reddy and his brother-in-law B V Srinivas Reddy arrested on charges of illegal mining.

First look! India's national costume for Miss Universe 2018

First look! India's national costume for Miss Universe 2018

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Miss India Universe Nehal Chudasama's national costume at the pageant was inspired by scenes from the movie Rudrama Devi.

'The trophy is for all the singers of Indian Idol'

'The trophy is for all the singers of Indian Idol'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

'What more can a little boy from a small town ask for?'

4 reports that expose Reddys' misdeeds in Bellary

4 reports that expose Reddys' misdeeds in Bellary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

With the arrest of Bellary mining magnate Janardhan Reddy by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the focus has now shifted to the Obulapuram Mining Company, the lease for which was granted by the Andhra Pradesh government then led by Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy.

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'We will be wherever the consumer is.'

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.

Posco faces another setback in India

Posco faces another setback in India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Posco will have to bid for an iron ore licence to feed its plant.

Outrage over tech honchos' presence at RSS event

Outrage over tech honchos' presence at RSS event

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Zoho's co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu is set to be the chief guest while Accenture's managing director and head of operations (Chennai) Rama S Ramachandran is to be the guest of honour at the 'Resurgent Bharath' event to be held in Chennai on February 2, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Why Biju Menon won't be typecast

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.

Tanishq, TBZ, Kalyan under human rights lens

Tanishq, TBZ, Kalyan under human rights lens

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Totally 13 global brands were surveyed by NGO on whether they ensured human right protection while sourcing when gold and diamonds

What makes Divya Dutta DIFFERENT in every role

What makes Divya Dutta DIFFERENT in every role

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'I think I have been lucky that I have found directors who take me for what I am and what they think I am capable of, rather than go on my previous films and see what I have done.'