News for 'Golden Jubilee'

India can end poverty in 20 yrs: FM

India can end poverty in 20 yrs: FM

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

India can eliminate poverty in the next 15-20 years and prepare itself to become an economic superpower, Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Friday

Forgotten day in Kashmir's history

Forgotten day in Kashmir's history

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Sonia, Pawar to share dais on Jan 31

Sonia, Pawar to share dais on Jan 31

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

The two will address a rally of Banjara tribals at Digras in Yavatmal district, about 230 km from Nagpur.

GSM-CDMA fracas to end soon: Shourie

GSM-CDMA fracas to end soon: Shourie

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

No licensing system should come in the way of the country's progress: Shourie

IA CMD given additional charge of A-I

IA CMD given additional charge of A-I

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Ending suspense over the appointment of Air-India MD, the government said on Friday that Sunil Arora, chairman and managing director of Indian Airlines would assume additional charge of the international airline.

Pawar plays down sharing of dais with Atal

Pawar plays down sharing of dais with Atal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Pawar said the decision to seat the leaders together was taken by organisers as they felt it would revive the memories of their presence at the silver jubilee of the monumental masterpiece of G D Madgulkar 25 years ago.

'Army prepared to thwart any repeat of Kargil'

'Army prepared to thwart any repeat of Kargil'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Mohanty said the Army had taken several steps to prevent a repetition of 1999 when India lost over 500 soldiers while evicting Pakistan-backed intruders from strategic heights in the Kargil region.

Kalam calls for 9-11% growth

Kalam calls for 9-11% growth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

OVL wins bid to buy Columbia oil firm

OVL wins bid to buy Columbia oil firm

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas investment arm of state-owned ONGC, and Chinese firm Sinopec have jointly won the bid to acquire Columbian oil firm Omimex de Columbia.

India likely to be Asian printing hub: Sushma

India likely to be Asian printing hub: Sushma

Rediff.com16 Dec 2002

India is likely to become a hub for printing Asian editions of technical and speciality magazines, Information and Broadcasting Minister Sushma Swaraj has said.

Funny Side up, from Ruskin Bond

Funny Side up, from Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

The Sahitya Akademi awardee asserted that he had no intention of writing for films as he was quite content with writing books.

Zidane voted Europe's best player

Zidane voted Europe's best player

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In honour of the legendary Indian cricketer - Sachin Tendulkar, a life-size statue will be unveiled at the Wankhede during the 2023 World Cup.

9.5% EPF rate okayed for FY03, 04

9.5% EPF rate okayed for FY03, 04

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The finance ministry on Friday ratified the interest rate of 9.5 per cent for about 4 crore subscribers of Employees Provident Fund for 2002-03 and 2003-04.

Dance bars will remain closed: Deshmukh

Dance bars will remain closed: Deshmukh

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

"It is a policy decision taken by the state cabinet and therefore there is no question of going back on it," Deshmukh said.

Army, National Geographic offer Everest to youth

Army, National Geographic offer Everest to youth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2003

Five lucky youngsters will accompany a joint Indo-Nepal Army Everest Expedition scheduled in May.

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Army planned offensive in PoK in January

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Lt Gen N C Vij sad men from the special forces, specialised units of the army and air force were to be involved in the attack, which was called off at the last moment.

The spectacular 1965 war carnival at Rajpath

The spectacular 1965 war carnival at Rajpath

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

A thrilling vertical manoeuvre by Su30 fighter jets and performance by motorcycle-borne soldiers among a host of other activities today cast a spell over thousands of people who attended the carnival 'Indradhanush' at the Rajpath in New Delhi to commemorate the golden jubilee of the 1965 Indo-Pak War.

Provident fund rate may drop to 9%

Provident fund rate may drop to 9%

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

The over 3.2 crore subscribers to the provident fund may get a lower 9 per cent interest from April instead of the prevailing rate of 9.5 per cent.

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video conference.

First look: Venkatesh's Drishyam

First look: Venkatesh's Drishyam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Drishyam is slated to release in July.

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Act against corrupt, however powerful, without fear, Modi tells CBI

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

There is no dearth of political will today to act against corruption and officers should take action against the corrupt, however powerful, without any hesitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.

Hindustan is a Hindu Rashtra: RSS chief in Gwalior

Hindustan is a Hindu Rashtra: RSS chief in Gwalior

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

He also said if Hindus want to remain Hindus then Bharat has to be made 'akhand' (undivided).

Veteran actor Krishna completes 50 years in Telugu films

Veteran actor Krishna completes 50 years in Telugu films

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in the Telugu film industry.

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'When we finished the narration, we expected Shah Rukhbhai to say the usual, 'I'll think about it and let you know in two days.' But he jumped up and said, 'I'm doing the film.'

Why India must celebrate its 1971 victory

Why India must celebrate its 1971 victory

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

We celebrate Dassera and regard it as an auspicious day as a day of victory of good over evil! So was 16 December! It is time we regard this day as auspicious as Dassera in future, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The temple was totally destroyed by the Pakistani Army's operation codenamed 'Operation Searchlight' in 1971, targeting the resistance movement in the country.

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Why 2024 Polls Are Crucial For AIADMK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

With the assembly polls only two years away, in 2026, any demoralising defeat in 2024, would challenge not only the party's continued relevance but also EPS's leadership, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Winning the series against Kiwis will set tone for rest of the season'

'Winning the series against Kiwis will set tone for rest of the season'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

'Our goal is very simple -- to be the number one side in the world'

Bangladesh: Jamaat leader held for violence during Modi's visit

Bangladesh: Jamaat leader held for violence during Modi's visit

Rediff.com16 May 2021

A senior leader of the hardline Jamaat-e-Islami group has been arrested in Bangladesh for allegedly instigating violence in March during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, police said on Sunday.

Evacuation under Op Ganga a success due to India's growing influence: Modi

Evacuation under Op Ganga a success due to India's growing influence: Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Many big countries are facing difficulties in doing so for their citizens, Modi said.

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

President Kovind, who arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day on his maiden State visit at the invitation of his counterpart M Abdul Hamid to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971, held delegation-level talks with him which was followed by a banquet.

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'Rajputs Will Abandon The BJP'

'Rajputs Will Abandon The BJP'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'We want to send a notice to the BJP that Rajputs are no longer their slaves.'

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards saw the who's who of Bollywood on the red carpet.

Beating Retreat features new rendition marking 1971 victory

Beating Retreat features new rendition marking 1971 victory

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Republic Day celebrations culminated on Friday with the Beating Retreat ceremony that featured 26 soulful band performances, including special composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan.