News for 'First Satya'

BJP MLA gets 2-day suspension for breaking microphone in Bihar assembly

BJP MLA gets 2-day suspension for breaking microphone in Bihar assembly

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Bedlam erupted in the House for a few minutes and continued till all BJP members staged a walkout in protest.

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

UGC, expert panel against eminence tag to Bengal's Jadavpur varsity, Jamia

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The ministry of education is yet to take call on the recommendations by the empowered expert committee and the University Grants Commission.

AAP to move SC to seek court-monitored mayoral polls

AAP to move SC to seek court-monitored mayoral polls

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The municipal House failed to elect a mayor on Monday after a ruckus erupted over the nominated members being allowed to vote in the election to the post.

Here's what Modi discussed with Biden

Here's what Modi discussed with Biden

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Kwatra briefed reporters on the outcomes of the second day of Modi's visit that began in Washington, DC with a grand ceremonial welcome on the South Lawn of the White House.

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Indians not only brilliant in Spelling Bee, but...: PM in Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Modi's remarks on Thursday came during his address to a joint session of the US Congress. He attributed a big part of the success of India-US ties to Indian-Americans.

Ritu Kumar opens first US store

Ritu Kumar opens first US store

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

'I think the world is getting a little tired of the black and the brown and just wearing track suits and T-shirts,' she said.

Ram Gopal Varma Must Stop Making Films

Ram Gopal Varma Must Stop Making Films

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Ram Gopal Varma is 60 today, April 7. Subhash K Jha plots the once brilliant film-maker's declining movies graph.

How Aamir got married, the first time

How Aamir got married, the first time

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I got married to Reena secretly through court marriage, with three witnesses. My wedding with Reena was most economical. I took the Bus No 211 and bought a ticket of 50 paise. I got down at Bandra Station West, crossed the bridge, landed in the East and walked towards the highway. I crossed that highway and entered the Griha Nirman Bhavan, where there's a Marriage Registrar Office. So my wedding cost me less than Rs 10!'

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

CPI-M mouthpiece calls Opposition unity efforts a 'fruitless pursuit'

CPI-M mouthpiece calls Opposition unity efforts a 'fruitless pursuit'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Opposition unity in the form of an alliance of all major opposition parties cannot be forged at the national level, the Communist Party of India-Marxist has said, adding that it can be gained only by adopting a joint stand on important political issues.

Kohrra Review: Haunting

Kohrra Review: Haunting

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Kohrra is a terrific ensemble piece but the two fine leads keep show glued together, applauds Aseem Chhabra.

Malik hoists tricolour in 'first' I-Day celebration in J-K post Art 370

Malik hoists tricolour in 'first' I-Day celebration in J-K post Art 370

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Malik said the step will enable good governance, bring self-reliance and employment opportunities to people Jammu and Kashmir and most importantly the feeling of unity and equality with the rest of the country.

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Chanting slogans of "Modi Modi" and India-US friendship, Indian Americans walked in a procession for over an hour towards the historic Lincoln Memorial where the participants busted into an impromptu dance.

SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

SC to hear on July 3 NGO's plea seeking Army protection for Kukis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra will be hearing the petition filed by NGO Manipur Tribal Forum.

Raj Thackeray Asked Akshay To Play Shivaji

Raj Thackeray Asked Akshay To Play Shivaji

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

'To essay Chhatrapati Shivaji is a huge responsibility. I can't tell you how great and proud I feel.'

Delhi govt nod for next municipal house session on Feb 16 to elect mayor

Delhi govt nod for next municipal house session on Feb 16 to elect mayor

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

A senior official of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi said the MCD had sent the proposal suggesting this date on Thursday.

Neal Mohan to succeed Susan Wojcicki as YouTube CEO

Neal Mohan to succeed Susan Wojcicki as YouTube CEO

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Wojcicki, 54, said in her blog post that she will focus on "family, health, and personal projects I'm passionate about." Wojcicki, who was previously a senior vice president for ad products at Google, became CEO of YouTube in 2014.

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

'Ever since he moved to Delhi, he has changed'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The implication of being adamant is to be arrogant. So yes, he is arrogant.'

First look: Nara Rohit's Sankara

First look: Nara Rohit's Sankara

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Sankara is a remake of the Tamil sleeper hit Mouna Guru.

SC orders Delhi mayoral poll be notified in 24 hours

SC orders Delhi mayoral poll be notified in 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said the nominated members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) cannot vote in the mayoral election.

Special officer may pass Delhi civic budget as mayoral poll still in limbo

Special officer may pass Delhi civic budget as mayoral poll still in limbo

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

If this happens, it will be an "unprecedented development" in the civic body's journey as budget is traditionally passed by a House, they said.

Bollywood's TOP Gangster Films

Bollywood's TOP Gangster Films

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Sanjay Gupta's Mumbai Saga and Ram Gopal Varma's DCompany are all set to release this week, and add to the gangster movies made in Bollywood.

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The first two sessions -- held on January 6 and January 24 -- were adjourned by the presiding officer without electing a mayor as the sessions were marred by ruckus and acrimonious exchanges among the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party.

Protesting AAP members stay put inside MCD House after mayor poll ruckus

Protesting AAP members stay put inside MCD House after mayor poll ruckus

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The proceedings began at around 11:20 am and nominated members were first administered the oath by presiding officer Satya Sharma, followed by elected councillors.

'Struggle Teaches You More Than Success'

'Struggle Teaches You More Than Success'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

'Struggle can be hard, difficult or smooth, but it is the period that defines your future and makes you who you are.'

Delhi to get its new mayor tomorrow after a long wait

Delhi to get its new mayor tomorrow after a long wait

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The election to the posts of mayor, deputy mayor and six members of the standing committee will be held on February 22 after Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena gave his nod to convene the municipal House last week.

This is a player's movement; not linked to any political party: Bajrang Punia

This is a player's movement; not linked to any political party: Bajrang Punia

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia said few were trying to steer the movement in a different direction, but refused to name them.

Delhi mayor poll postponed after AAP vs BJP fight

Delhi mayor poll postponed after AAP vs BJP fight

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

The BJP councillors retaliated by raising slogans against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal as AAP members returned fire by sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

HC sets aside BJP Delhi MLA's suspension from assembly, allows attendance

HC sets aside BJP Delhi MLA's suspension from assembly, allows attendance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday set aside the one-year suspension of BJP lawmaker Vijender Gupta from the Delhi legislative assembly and permitted him to attend the remaining budget session while directing him to maintain the dignity of the House.

The Ban Baaja Baraat

The Ban Baaja Baraat

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Kerala Story is among a long list of films that invited bans and censorship.

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

After 2 months of polls, 3 failed attempts, Delhi may get mayor after SC order

After 2 months of polls, 3 failed attempts, Delhi may get mayor after SC order

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

According to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, the mayor and the deputy mayor are to be elected in the very first session of the House after the civic polls.

How India Plans To Become A Semiconductor Giant

How India Plans To Become A Semiconductor Giant

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Micron plans an assembly testing, marking and packaging project of $1 billion, and talks are on to set up a memory chip plant for captive requirements.

Why You MUST Wear Tiranga Colours

Why You MUST Wear Tiranga Colours

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Colours bring special feeling into our lives, on Republic Day.

Begusarai shooting: 7 cops suspended for dereliction of duty; 5 detained

Begusarai shooting: 7 cops suspended for dereliction of duty; 5 detained

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Earlier, district police officers had claimed that two bike-borne assailants were involved in the incident.

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'

Manipur unrest: BJP MLA moves SC against HC order on ST status to Meiteis

Manipur unrest: BJP MLA moves SC against HC order on ST status to Meiteis

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Gangmei in his appeal said the HAC "was a necessary and proper party and the proceedings before the high court were vitiated on account of not making the HAC a party".

Delhi corporation fails to elect mayor for 3rd time

Delhi corporation fails to elect mayor for 3rd time

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The municipal house of Delhi failed to elect a mayor for the third time in a month after ruckus erupted over the nominated members being allowed to vote in the election to the post.

Google to axe 12,000 workers; CEO Pichai says 'sorry'

Google to axe 12,000 workers; CEO Pichai says 'sorry'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Google will lay off 12,000 jobs across the globe, its CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Friday, becoming the latest tech giant after Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon to retrench staff en mass amid the global economic downturn. In an email to employees, the Indian-origin CEO said: "I have some difficult news to share. We've decided to reduce our workforce by approximately 12,000 roles." Pichai said the layoffs at Google were carried out after a "rigorous review" of its operations.

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Nominated members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) cannot vote in the mayoral election and the constitutional provision is "very clear" on that, the Supreme Court observed on Monday.