News for 'Girish'

Salman, SRK, Shahid: Too busy for Prabhudheva?

Salman, SRK, Shahid: Too busy for Prabhudheva?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

'All the big stars are booked for months and years. I don't know how to make the films with the cast that I want,' Prabhudheva says.

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Five members of a Nepalese family set themselves ablaze in Rajkot, Gujarat on Wednesday to protest against a drive to evict them from their house. On Thursday, two more people died of their burn injuries, taking the death toll to three in the tragedy.

PHOTOS: Forests and landscapes from around India

PHOTOS: Forests and landscapes from around India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Readers share their amazing travel photos. Have you sent in yours yet?

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

'Basuda always wanted to capture life as it is'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Basuda hardly spoke, but he had a sense of humour and that showed in his films.'

We should have been more careful: Ex-IB boss on J-K attack

We should have been more careful: Ex-IB boss on J-K attack

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Former Intelligence Bureau chief and two-time governor of Jammu and Kashmir Girish Saxena has said that the terror outfits are getting desperate to vitiate the atmosphere and hit the tourism industry.

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

2 cops, part of hit squads, held in Ishrat encounter case

2 cops, part of hit squads, held in Ishrat encounter case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two police officers who were part of as many squads that took part in the alleged fake encounter of teenage girl Ishrat Jahan and three others in 2004 in Gujarat.

Why this Tejas landing is historic

Why this Tejas landing is historic

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Landing on an aircraft carrier deck is the ultimate and most daunting challenge for a fighter pilot. This takes India into a select group of nations -- the US, the UK, Russia, France, and China -- that have developed such jets.

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An SIT officer probing the murder case said the investigation is in final stage and a chargesheet will be filed in two months.

Dissident woes for BJP, Cong in Gujarat

Dissident woes for BJP, Cong in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

On the last day of the filing of nominations for phase I of Gujarat elections, major political parties, including the ruling BJP and opposition Congress continued to face dissidence from the disenchanted party members, who either decided to switch loyalties or contest as independents.

Karnad's shocker: 'Tagore a second-rate playwright'

Karnad's shocker: 'Tagore a second-rate playwright'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

After his public criticism of V S Naipaul, writer-actor Girish Karnad has kicked up a fresh storm by calling Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore a "second-rate playwright".

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The MNS has convened a meeting of party office-bearers on Tuesday in Mumbai to discuss the issue.

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Siddarmaiah to declare Rs 70 lakh watch as state asset

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Under attack from the opposition over his luxurious watch, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah on Thursday said he would declare it as a state asset and hand it over to the government.

Modi starts pre-Budget meets to brainstorm on economy

Modi starts pre-Budget meets to brainstorm on economy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Tuesday's meeting at the PM's residence, attended by all the five secretaries in the finance ministry besides top officials of other economic ministries and NITI Aayog, cleared a five-year vision plan for the government to make India a $5-trillion economy by 2024.

5 THINGS To Expect From Sacred Games 2

5 THINGS To Expect From Sacred Games 2

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Karan Sanjay Shah gives us five exciting things to watch out for in Sacred Games 2.

Soha gets ready with first film with mom

Soha gets ready with first film with mom

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

The success story of Freshdesk

The success story of Freshdesk

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Freshdesk is one of the numerous start-up success stories India is witnessing ever since the economy opened.

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Criticising the state's police, the Gujarat high court on Wednesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry in a case where 23 children suffering from thalassemia contracted HIV, allegedly during the routine blood transfusion procedures at the Junagadh civil hospital.

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

First Look: Mohanlal, Fahadh, Asif in Red Wine

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The film's shooting has begun in Kozhikode.

Akshay, Salman etc may have to take pay cut

Akshay, Salman etc may have to take pay cut

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Their income will reduce, but not the fees.'

'My son wants to pursue MBA abroad'

'My son wants to pursue MBA abroad'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice.

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Ananthamurthy cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Mourners in large numbers on Saturday paid their last respects to Jnanpith award winner and Kannada literary giant U R Ananthamurthy who was cremated with full state honours in Bangalore.

I waited for 10 years to speak up against Naipaul: Karnad

I waited for 10 years to speak up against Naipaul: Karnad

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN's Deputy Editor Sagarika Ghose, acclaimed playwright Girish Karnad defended his recent public attack on Nobel Laureate V S Naipaul at the Mumbai Literature Festival.

Lit fest: Playwright Karnad slams 'anti-Muslim' Naipaul

Lit fest: Playwright Karnad slams 'anti-Muslim' Naipaul

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

V S Naipaul has come in for stinging criticism from noted playwright Girish Karnad for his views on Muslims in India, with the latter saying the Nobel laureate has no idea of the community's contribution to the country's history.

UP: Mob tries to set ablaze district supply officer

UP: Mob tries to set ablaze district supply officer

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

A mob of over 150 people allegedly tried to set ablaze the district supply officer in Dehgava village, Uttar Pradesh, after he sealed a fair price shop selling adulterated diesel. An FIR has been lodged against 154 people, including 150 unidentified people, for the attack, police said on Friday.

NCP MLA poses with fake gun in Vidhan Bhawan premises

NCP MLA poses with fake gun in Vidhan Bhawan premises

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A Nationalist Congress Party member of Legislative Assembly posed with a fake gun in the Vidhan Bhawan premises on Monday

Reader reviews: Full marks to Arbaaz Khan for Dabangg 2

Reader reviews: Full marks to Arbaaz Khan for Dabangg 2

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

In the second part of the series, we post Rediff reader reviews of Dabangg 2.

Startups: 5 commando op rules for extraordinary success

Startups: 5 commando op rules for extraordinary success

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Girish Mathrubootham, Founder, Freshdesk spotted a lot of similarities between the functioning of commandos and start-ups. Here's his guide on succeeding in the start-up world.

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

After Maha, Shiv Sena proposes anti-BJP front in Goa

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

We want to make a non-BJP political front in this country, Raut said.

Trai-ing times ahead for small TV channels

Trai-ing times ahead for small TV channels

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

In its consultation paper Trai addressed three key points including the bundling of channels under bouquets, rampant discounting within bouquets, and the lack of consumer choice.

Guj: No headway in probe into gang-rape of tribal women

Guj: No headway in probe into gang-rape of tribal women

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Investigation into the alleged gang-rape of three tribal women and a minor girl at Viramgam near Ahmedabad on the night of October 18 has made no progress yet.

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Spate of resignations continue in Cong, Patole quits

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Patole wrote that he was resigning as the chairman of the Kisan Congress and 'dismissing' the unit.

Budget: Non-taxpaying NRIs will now be taxed in India

Budget: Non-taxpaying NRIs will now be taxed in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

This could impact non-resident Indians staying in countries such as UAE which does not impose income tax on individuals under local tax laws.

DNA: Zee close to buying out Dainik Bhaskar

DNA: Zee close to buying out Dainik Bhaskar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

DB Corp, which publishes the country's second most widely read paper Dainik Bhaskar, has been gradually reducing its stake in DNA and wants to focus on the growth in regional markets.

'I still want that Olympic gold'

'I still want that Olympic gold'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'No matter when the Olympics are -- they can be after four months or after one year and four months -- I will be ready.'

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Indian firms selling SAAS products have got a bonanza as companies meet, manage and sell remotely. The top five firms - Zoho, Freshworks HighRadius, Druva, and Icertis - account for 33 per cent of the market share. Chennai, India's SAAS centre, alone generates $1 billion in annual revenue. Yuvraj Malik explains how these companies are planning their next phase of growth.

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

What Sitharaman did after becoming the finance minister

What Sitharaman did after becoming the finance minister

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

This is not her first stint in North Block or in leading a major economic ministry. She started Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first term as minister of state for finance, was made the commerce minister, and then became the defence minister.

HC rejects plea to let orchestra play till 5am on New Year day

HC rejects plea to let orchestra play till 5am on New Year day

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The Bombay high court on Friday rejected the plea of hotels and restaurants across the state seeking permission to play orchestra in their establishments on December 31 night until 5 am on the New Year day.