News for 'Golden Jubilee'

'Legislative decorum has been on the decline'

'Legislative decorum has been on the decline'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Parrikar spoke about Goa's descent into lawlessness, its unruly assembly and the slow death of a project close to his heart -- the International Film Festival.

The role of lawyers is not confined to courts: PM

The role of lawyers is not confined to courts: PM

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The role of lawyers extends to being an integral part of our system of administration of justice, and justice not just in the legal sense but justice that's social, economic and political as set out in the preamble of our Constitution, says Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

US: Resolution on Gandhi's impact on Martin Luther

US: Resolution on Gandhi's impact on Martin Luther

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

The resolution urges Americans to commemorate the impact that King's trip to India in 1959 and his study of Gandhian philosophy had in shaping the Civil Rights Movement and creating political climate necessary to pass legislation to expand civil rights and voting rights for all Americans.

2010: Narendra Modi faces SIT probe, Nitish's ire

2010: Narendra Modi faces SIT probe, Nitish's ire

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The ghost of the 2002 Gujarat riots continued to haunt Chief Minister Narendra Modi who was grilled for the first time by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team this year.

Kamal Haasan releases Telugu remake of A Wednesday

Kamal Haasan releases Telugu remake of A Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The film will see Haasan and Venkatesh together.

It's celebration time as Karnataka turns 50

It's celebration time as Karnataka turns 50

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

The golden jubilee of Karnataka's formation, Rajyotsava, was celebrated on Wednesday throughout the state with pomp and ceremony.

Amit Shah to visit village in Arunachal along China border

Amit Shah to visit village in Arunachal along China border

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Arunachal Pradesh on April 10 and 11 where he will launch the 'Vibrant Villages Programme' in Kibithoo, a village along the India-China border.

    IIT-Bombay: A story of <I>kal aj aur kal</I>

IIT-Bombay: A story of kal aj aur kal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

The event took off with an introductory speech by Dr Ajit Ranade appreciating the achievements of IIT Bombay. Among the other speakers were Dr Anil Kakodkar, chairman of the board of governors, IIT-B, Infosys chief Nandan Nilekani and Prof. R K Shevgaonkar, deputy director of finance and external affairs and the co-chairman of the IITBAA.

'India's Dream Team failed to deliver'

'India's Dream Team failed to deliver'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

This also shows that there are other skills that go into a success story than mere ideas.

RTI mantra: When in doubt, confront

RTI mantra: When in doubt, confront

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

If you don't bribe your work will not be done and you will suffer. To make the government servant suffer what you must do is bribe and have him arrested. Only then will your work be done and next time they will respect you, said Shailesh Gandhi

Amma to focus on peace with Pakistan

Amma to focus on peace with Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Telugu production house Suresh Productions completes 50 years

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The production house, has produced about 150 films in 15 languages

A R Rahman to host music show to mark DD's 50 years

A R Rahman to host music show to mark DD's 50 years

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The show called ''The Big Band'' will have close to 40 music bands from countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, and Sri Lanka competing with each other.

Bill Gates inaugurates IIT celebrations

Bill Gates inaugurates IIT celebrations

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

Bill Gates, chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft, inaugurated the 50th anniversary celebrations of the founding of the Indian Institute of Technology on Friday at the Flint Center in Cupertino, California.

Andhra turns 50, TRS observes bandh

Andhra turns 50, TRS observes bandh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on Wednesday asserted his government's commitment to ushering in all round development of the state as dreamt by the great founders of 'the first linguistic state in the country'.

Kalam's 5-point formula for India's growth

Kalam's 5-point formula for India's growth

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

He was addressing the Madhya Pradesh Assembly while marking the start of its golden jubilee celebrations.\n

Meet the man who launched Picsquare

Meet the man who launched Picsquare

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Picsquare is a portal where one can print one's photographs and can even get them embossed on mugs, T-shirts, calendars, scrap books and have them delivered at home.

People will assess 1969 & 2002 riots: Modi

People will assess 1969 & 2002 riots: Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The people have assessed communal riots in Gujarat during the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party rule in 1969 and 2002 respectively, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Asked how he assesses 1969 and 2002 Gujarat riots at a time when the state is celebrating golden jubilee of its foundation, he said "it is for the people to assess and they have assessed from time to time (by way of elections)".

'India still prone to price shocks'

'India still prone to price shocks'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Bankers and the markets on Monday read signals that the Reserve Bank of India was likely to continue its tight money policy in Governor YV Reddy's statement that India is vulnerable to oil and foodgrain price shocks.

Russia marks Sputnik's 50th anniversary

Russia marks Sputnik's 50th anniversary

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Russia on Thursday marked the golden jubilee of the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, which sparked off a space race between the then Communist state and the US 50 years ago.

Kalam asks courts to ensure speedy justice

Kalam asks courts to ensure speedy justice

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

The president said that the "dynamism and innovativeness" of the judicial system is vital for the country's development

'Al-Qaeda plotted to assassinate Blair'

'Al-Qaeda plotted to assassinate Blair'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

In his memoirs, Lord Stevens, former metropolitan police commissioner, said he ordered a secret operation to protect the prime minister and his wife after receiving intelligence about the plot, weeks before the event in June 2002.

Kochi set for Amritavarsham 50

Kochi set for Amritavarsham 50

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

Divided communists remember undivided party govt

Divided communists remember undivided party govt

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The CPI-M and CPM, the two communist parties formed of a split after the first government in Kerala, had charted out various programmes in their own capacity.

Bangladesh visit: PM uses new VVIP aircraft for 1st time

Bangladesh visit: PM uses new VVIP aircraft for 1st time

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday went from Delhi to Dhaka on a new custom-made VVIP aircraft, using it for the first time on a foreign journey.

Ronen Sen slams 'those who oppose tech'

Ronen Sen slams 'those who oppose tech'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2008

In a veiled attack on people who are against the Indo-US nuclear deal, Indian ambassador to the United States Ronen Sen has said those who opposed the use of technology have proved wrong time and again.

IIT-ians oppose Dow sponsorship

IIT-ians oppose Dow sponsorship

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

India's premier technical institute, IIT-Bombay's golden jubilee celebrations -- to be held in New York from July 18 to 20 this year -- have stirred a hornet's nest. The reason is that Dow Chemicals is one of the main sponsors.

FM pats banking sector for economic reforms

FM pats banking sector for economic reforms

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

India's Finance Minister P Chidambaram has described the country's banking sector as the driving force of economic reforms, though New Delhi is still to fully open the sector to foreign financial institutions.

Asia, Africa do not have a voice in UN: PM

Asia, Africa do not have a voice in UN: PM

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

"Democratisation of the United Nations must be a fundamental plank of our strategic partnership," Singh told leaders from over 100 countries in Jakarta attending the Asia Africa Summit and the Golden Jubilee of the Bandung Conference.

2006: Political conflicts in Kerala

2006: Political conflicts in Kerala

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

The state entered its Golden Jubilee year with the usual quota of conflicts, controversies and scandals.

PSUs must compete on a global level: PM

PSUs must compete on a global level: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Complimenting Indian managers and business leaders for the courage and enterprise they have demonstrated in facing up to the challenges of globalisation and liberalisation, the PM felt that there was a sea change in Indian business today.

Chelsea chasing centenary success

Chelsea chasing centenary success

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Six themes dominate IIT extravaganza

Six themes dominate IIT extravaganza

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

With IIT-Madras celebrating its golden jubilee, it is appropriate that the fifth Pan-IIT 2008 is held here from 19-21 December.

Classical language status to Kannada sought

Classical language status to Kannada sought

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

The government has plans to organise cultural shows in and around Vidhana Soudha every Sunday to encourage folk art and other forms of arts, which were on the verge of extinction.

LIC to set up training subsidiary

LIC to set up training subsidiary

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

B-schools, industry must cooperate

B-schools, industry must cooperate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

ISRO to discuss Bush visit with PM

ISRO to discuss Bush visit with PM

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

The ISRO chairman said there was no proposal now to send any Indian astronaut to space through the US.

NFL to kick-off before January 10

NFL to kick-off before January 10

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

AIFF president P R Dasmunshi said the fixtures would be finalized at the executive committee meeting on December 17.