News for 'Harivansh'

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

'Chehre can be a turning point for me'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'If it hits the right notes, actors will start trusting me with new stories.'

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

PM couldn't introduce new ministers to Parliament amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The prime minister said he was expecting members of the House to show enthusiasm by thumping their desks as a large number of those from the Dalits, Scheduled Tribes and OBC communities as well as sons of farmers and those from economically backward and rural backgrounds have become ministers in the recent rejig.

IMAGES: Take a tour of Amitabh's home in Allahabad

IMAGES: Take a tour of Amitabh's home in Allahabad

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The house in Allahabad where Amitabh Bachchan lived in many, many, years before he became THE SUPERSTAR.

Rafale issue rocks Parliament; House adjourned for 4th straight day

Rafale issue rocks Parliament; House adjourned for 4th straight day

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The two Houses were adjourned for the day amid sparring between the treasury and the opposition benches on the issue.

Tough course: B-schools on sale

Tough course: B-schools on sale

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Bad market forces new management institutions to get out of business

10 lessons to learn from Amitabh Bachchan

10 lessons to learn from Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

As the superstar of Indian cinema celebrates his 70th birthday, we bring you lessons from his life and times

Opposition protests on snooping, other issues rock Rajya Sabha

Opposition protests on snooping, other issues rock Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Proceedings in Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted on Monday before being called off for the day as opposition members protested on the alleged phone-tapping and other issues and demanded discussions on them in the House.

Ballia firing: Court sends main accused to 14-day custody

Ballia firing: Court sends main accused to 14-day custody

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Dhirendra Pratap Singh allegedly shot dead Jai Prakash Pal Gama, 46, on Thursday following a quarrel over the allotment of ration shops at Durjanpur village in Ballia's Reoti area. Senior administration and police officials were present at the meeting when the incident took place.

Farmer issue rocks Parliament, govt says ready for discussion

Farmer issue rocks Parliament, govt says ready for discussion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The government on Tuesday asserted in Lok Sabha that it was ready to discuss issues related to farmers both inside and outside Parliament amid vociferous protests by the Opposition which forced repeated adjournments of both the Houses.

Karnataka issue rocks Parliament, Rahul seen raising slogans

Karnataka issue rocks Parliament, Rahul seen raising slogans

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury raised the Karnataka issue and accused the ruling party of 'poaching' its MLAs in the state.

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Congress to contest RS deputy chairman's post; Centre for consensus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Leaders of a number of opposition parties on Tuesday met twice after which they decided to put up a united fight for the post.

Sanjay Sinh quits Cong, Rajya Sabha, to join BJP

Sanjay Sinh quits Cong, Rajya Sabha, to join BJP

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Sinh, who has been in the BJP earlier and was elected to Lok Sabha on its ticket in 90s, wields considerable influence in the Amethi region of Uttar Pradesh.

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Happy birthday, Amitabh!

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

'Amitabh began his day reading the Gita'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'He wrote a letter to his parents every night, and read the Gita every morning before going about his work.'

Amitabh: I have tried not to use vulgar language in my career

Amitabh: I have tried not to use vulgar language in my career

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Amitabh Bachchan talks about the generation gap -- or lack of it -- and his family.

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Scindia, who is now with the BJP and took oath as a member from Madhya Pradesh, greeted his bete noire before taking oath. Scindia and Singh had differences that led to Scindia quitting the Congress. Scindia also greeted Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Like his father 30 years ago, Jyotiraditya misses out on CM's post

Like his father 30 years ago, Jyotiraditya misses out on CM's post

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Jyotiraditya lost out on the chance to be among the youngest chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh, as Kamal Nath, 72, was picked for the top job in the state.

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with 84 votes in its favour and 44 against it. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on September 23 last year.

Oppn in RS united on sending triple talaq bill to select panel

Oppn in RS united on sending triple talaq bill to select panel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

The UPA has 112 members in the Upper House and the NDA 93. One seat is vacant.

Fresh trouble for BJP? Small parties should be respected, says NDA ally

Fresh trouble for BJP? Small parties should be respected, says NDA ally

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

"We small parties, like the Apna Dal-S, want some respect to be shown to us. We, our leaders and workers feel hurt if due importance is not given to us," Ashish Patel told mediapersons

Why Jaya and Amitabh got married in a hurry!

Why Jaya and Amitabh got married in a hurry!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Amitabh Bachchan shares his beautiful wedding story.

5 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Bihar

5 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Bihar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

All 5 candidates, three from Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United and two from the opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party, were on Friday elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from the state.

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Amitabh@50: Stories you didn't know about the star

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Rasheed Kidwai unearths little-known stories from the Dadasaheb Phalke awardee's past as Amitabh Bachchan celebrates 50 years in the movies this month.

Bihar govt suspends Lalu's biographer

Bihar govt suspends Lalu's biographer

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Narayan has been charged with flouting quota norms and other government rules in allocating 12 PDS shops in 1996 and 17 in 1997 when Lalu was Bihar chief minister.

PIX: Riteish, Salman, Shah Rukh celebrate Father's Day

PIX: Riteish, Salman, Shah Rukh celebrate Father's Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

PM lays foundation stone of new Parliament building

PM lays foundation stone of new Parliament building

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Pujaris from the Sringeri Math Karnataka did the rituals for the 'bhoomi pujan' at the new Parliament building site.

Oppn urges Prez not to sign 'unconstitutionally' passed farm bills

Oppn urges Prez not to sign 'unconstitutionally' passed farm bills

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

In a meeting with the President on behalf of these 18 non-National Democratic Alliance parties, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said he has requested the President to return the bills, and only give his assent after they have been passed after following proper rules and procedures.

Prisoner killed  in Patna court

Prisoner killed in Patna court

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

At least three lawyers were also injured in the attack and several under-trials escaped, taking advantage of the situation.

Bachchans refuse UP government's Rs 50K pension; say use it for the poor

Bachchans refuse UP government's Rs 50K pension; say use it for the poor

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and his family have turned down Uttar Pradesh government's largesse that saw the celebrities being among the first beneficiaries of a new pension scheme for people awarded the Yash Bharti Samman.

Flashback: When Amitabh wed Jaya

Flashback: When Amitabh wed Jaya

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

An excerpt from his father Harivansh Rai Bachchan's autobiography.

BJD's Naveen Patnaik rules out joining mahagathbandhan

BJD's Naveen Patnaik rules out joining mahagathbandhan

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The chief minister's statement is significant as several non-Bharatiya Janata Party parties are trying to forge unity in a bid to form a grand alliance to take on the ruling party in the Lok Sabha elections this year.

Who do Bollyfolk consider their gurus?

Who do Bollyfolk consider their gurus?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Bollywood folk paid their respects to their teachers.

Govt withdraws controversial curbs on Urdu writers

Govt withdraws controversial curbs on Urdu writers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The HRD ministry on Thursday said, after the body drew flak for seeking an undertaking from writers that the content will not be against the government or the country.

Congress, BJP members scuffle in Lok Sabha

Congress, BJP members scuffle in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Oppn members went into the area of treasury benches carrying a black banner, which demanded Shah's resignation, as Speaker Om Birla continued with proceedings of the House.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Trump's Kashmir remark triggers massive political row

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The issued rocked both houses of Parliament with the Opposition demanding Modi's statement on Trump's controversial remarks, holding that Kashmir is a bilateral issue and no third party can intervene.

PIX: Varun Dhawan celebrates Father's Day

PIX: Varun Dhawan celebrates Father's Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Check out the pictures.

Akshay-Raveena together on stage

Akshay-Raveena together on stage

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

Verbal duel in House over Adhir calling PM 'infiltrator', FM 'Nirbala'

Verbal duel in House over Adhir calling PM 'infiltrator', FM 'Nirbala'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Joshi said the Congress is 'led by an infiltrator' and is targeting Modi who hails from a humble family and is a popular leader.