News for 'Gandhi Award'

'Oommen Chandy never turned away the needy'

'Oommen Chandy never turned away the needy'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'I have never seen a common man tapping a chief minister on the shoulder and giving him his petition, like needing money for a child admitted in a hospital.'

'Salman stands up when I enter the room'

'Salman stands up when I enter the room'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'What more can I ask for?' 'Salman and Ranbir Kapoor know how to respect their seniors.'

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Malik had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in a terror funding case.

Hockey captain Rani recommended for Khel Ratna

Hockey captain Rani recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Rani Rampal led the team to historic victories in the Women's Asia Cup in 2017, silver at the 2018 Asian Games and played a critical role in the FIH Olympic Qualifiers in 2019 by scoring the deciding goal that helped India qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'For me, Nitin Chandrakant Desai will always be associated with masti-mazaak.'

Why This Military Hero Entered Politics

Why This Military Hero Entered Politics

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Colonel Ajay Kothiyal, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra, is one of the most decorated soldiers to join politics. He still has two bullets lodged inside his body sustained in a gun battle with terrorists in J&K.

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

'American or Chinese soldiers are not a patch on Indian soldiers'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The next war will be fought by China-Pakistan against India and we have to fully be prepared. We must read the writing on the wall.'

Four get death for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

Four get death for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Special NIA judge Gurvinder Singh Mehrotra, who had on October 27 pronounced the nine guilty, also sentenced two other accused to life imprisonment, besides awarding 10 years rigorous imprisonment to as many and seven years in jail to another convict.

SEE: Rohit's virtual hug for fans after being honoured with Khel Ratna

SEE: Rohit's virtual hug for fans after being honoured with Khel Ratna

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

India's ODI vice-captain Rohit Sharma dedicated his Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award to all his fans for their unwavering support, saying this "wouldn't have been possible" without them.

BJP's Hindutva is 'gomutra dhari': Uddhav

BJP's Hindutva is 'gomutra dhari': Uddhav

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Thackeray said people should be aware of how religious issues are raked up to distract their attention from core issues.

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to be ready by Jan 1, 2024: Amit Shah

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to be ready by Jan 1, 2024: Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Addressing a public rally in Sabroom in poll-bound Tripura, Shah said that the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist had put the Ram Mandir issue in the jurisdiction of the court for long, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for it after the Supreme Court's order.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

G-23's Shashi Tharoor has a vision for Congress, will others see it?

G-23's Shashi Tharoor has a vision for Congress, will others see it?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

By filing his nomination as Congress president on Friday, Shashi Tharoor has shown he is no 'quockerwodger' -- a word he introduced into our lexicon which means someone acting on the instructions of an influential third party.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Rahul Gandhi has shown courage to heal the heart of democracy.'

Madras HC rejects Rajiv Gandhi killer's plea for premature release

Madras HC rejects Rajiv Gandhi killer's plea for premature release

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Nalini had submitted that she had spent 25 years in jail though the legal requirement was only 20 years to be eligible for early release.

India's first Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya passes away

India's first Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya passes away

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Athaiya, who won an Oscar for her work in the 1983 film Gandhi, passed away peacefully in her sleep, her daughter Radhika Gupta told PTI.

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

'Most difficult operation done by any army in the world'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Khalistan would have been in existence today, but for the army.'

UPA's Antrix-Devas deal a 'fraud against country', says Sitharaman

UPA's Antrix-Devas deal a 'fraud against country', says Sitharaman

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The government will use the Supreme Court order calling the 2005 deal between ISRO's commercial arm Antrix and privately-owned Devas Multimedia a fraud, to counter seizure of its properties, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday as she launched a blistering attack on the Congress for handing over airwaves used by the defence to the private firm for pittance. "It is a fraud of Congress, by Congress (and) for Congress," the minister told reporters as she read out paragraphs from the Supreme Court's January 17 decision allowing winding up of Devas Multimedia because of the fraud.

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.

Do Sonia, Rahul Know What They Are Doing?

Do Sonia, Rahul Know What They Are Doing?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Mother and son refuse to go away despite indications blowing in the wind that their leadership is ringing the death knell of the party, observes Ramesh Menon.

Pooran, Pandya, Prerak Give LSG Game

Pooran, Pandya, Prerak Give LSG Game

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Though Mankad walked away with the man of the match award, there was no denying that Pandya and Pooran's roles were decisive in the final outcome.

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

'We don't have a Gandhi to free us'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

When Meenakshi Arvind and Mookambika Rathinam took an epic car journey from Coimbatore to London, they encountered a world that was more good than bad. In the cry for freedom in a dark corner of the globe, they discovered that The Mahatma remained India's greatest icon.

Beautiful Indians On The Red Carpet

Beautiful Indians On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Meet the red carpet stunners at the Beautiful Indians 2022 event.

NDA stands for 'New India Development Aspiration': Modi

NDA stands for 'New India Development Aspiration': Modi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

"NDA is a beautiful rainbow of regional aspirations... So nation's development through the development of states... At a time when we are working for a developed India, NDA is taking the lead in showing the spirit of sabka prayas," he said.

Radiant Malaika, Badass Mrunal

Radiant Malaika, Badass Mrunal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Fashion hits of the week.

CBSE drops controversial question after outrage, expresses regret

CBSE drops controversial question after outrage, expresses regret

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The Board decided to award full marks for it to students, following an outrage over the board allegedly promoting 'gender stereotyping' and supporting 'regressive notions'

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Adarsh Gourav scores BAFTA nomination for 'White Tiger'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

"This is unbelievable. It is surreal... I was at the gym. I just found out about the nomination," said Gourav, whose previous credits include "My Name is Khan" and "Mom".

SC commutes death sentence of Rajiv Gandhi assassins to life

SC commutes death sentence of Rajiv Gandhi assassins to life

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

In a major relief to three condemned prisoners in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, the Supreme Court on Tuesday commuted their death sentence to life imprisonment on the ground of 11 years delay in deciding their mercy plea by the Centre.

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Manikarnika actor, known for provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of debate -- and ire -- with politicians across the spectrum, including Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi, among the host of social media users and others who reacted with outrage for her comments at an event on Wednesday evening.

Govt should listen to farmers: Yograj Singh

Govt should listen to farmers: Yograj Singh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Some sportspersons of Punjab and Haryana have been returning their awards (Padma, Dronacharya, and Arjuna award ) in order to show solidarity with the farmers.

Writers returning awards a 'manufactured revolt': Arun Jaitley

Writers returning awards a 'manufactured revolt': Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'Is this protest real or a manufactured one? Is this not a case of ideological intolerance?" the finance minister writes in a Facebook post.

'Something historic is happening'

'Something historic is happening'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

'Through this one step, and more steps that follow, log judte jayenge (more people will come together); I'm sure of that.'

Story of Young Indian: How the Gandhis gained from share transfer

Story of Young Indian: How the Gandhis gained from share transfer

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Share swap has moved the 'founder tag' from Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey to the Gandhis.

Maha Cong seeking legal view on Kangana's remarks

Maha Cong seeking legal view on Kangana's remarks

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Days after her India's independence in 1947 was 'bheekh' remarks triggered a row, Ranaut on Tuesday claimed Subhas Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh got no support from Mahatma Gandhi and went on to mock his mantra of ahimsa by saying that offering another cheek gets you 'bheekh' not freedom.

Tributes pour in for veteran journalist Kamal Khan

Tributes pour in for veteran journalist Kamal Khan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

In an email about its executive editor's death, NDTV said, 'It is a terrible, terrible day for NDTV. We have lost Kamal Khan; he was 61 and the heart and soul of our Lucknow bureau, an NDTV veteran who had boundless time and kind words for anyone who encountered him.'

Shastri@60: 'Champion of Champions'

Shastri@60: 'Champion of Champions'

Rediff.com26 May 2022

He was presented the Audi 100 for winning the player of the series of the award. Then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi asked the Indian customs to waive off the heavy duty on the car when it was brought to India.

Joshimath crisis: Govt ignored warnings, says expert

Joshimath crisis: Govt ignored warnings, says expert

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Yet another effort has been made by the state government for a scientific study with the help of satellite imagery of the crisis in the sinking town, Bhatt, who is associated with the Chipko Movement, said.

Ex-Bihar MP, jailed in IAS officer murder, released

Ex-Bihar MP, jailed in IAS officer murder, released

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The order for Mohan's release follows the cabinet nod for amending the prison rules under which, previously, those involved in serious cases like the killing of a government servant could not be released even after the elapse of 14 years.