News for 'Indian Idol'

Indian survives Idol elimination

Indian survives Idol elimination

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Sanjaya Malakar, the first Indian American contestant of the reality hit series survives elimination night despite bad reviews

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Symbolic fast in Bengal for junior docs as hunger strike enters Day 9

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Three of the junior doctors who were observing 'fast unto death' in Kolkata and Siliguri city in the northern part of the state have so far been hospitalised after their condition deteriorated.

The engineer-turned singing star

The engineer-turned singing star

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Sreeram Chandra won the Indian Idol Reality singing contest this year. Patcy Nair met the talented singer who has already tasted the first notes of success.

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.

Rohit, Kohli guide 'next big thing of Indian cricket'

Rohit, Kohli guide 'next big thing of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma hailed Shubman Gill as the next big thing in Indian cricket.

Nataraja idol made using ancient Chola technique being installed at G20 venue

Nataraja idol made using ancient Chola technique being installed at G20 venue

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

This statue, which is 28-foot tall including the pedestal, was made using the ancient lost-wax technique of metal casting that was used for making the famed Chola bronzes, sources said.

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

This would be the first Ram Navami since the consecration of the Ram idol at the new temple, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22. The system was tested by the scientists on Tuesday.

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

PIX: Rune battles past Fritz to set up Medvedev showdown at Indian Wells

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Holger Rune rallied from a set down and saved a match point to defeat former champion Taylor Fritz 2-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on Wednesday and reach the Indian Wells quarter-finals where he will meet fourth seed Daniil Medvedev.

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Madrid: Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal to set up Djokovic semi-final

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'I wanted to fight until the last ball and that was the key.'

American Idol gets desi twist

American Idol gets desi twist

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Sanjaya Malakar, 17, is the first Indian-American finalist on American Idol.

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

Is Sanya Malhotra In LOVE?

Is Sanya Malhotra In LOVE?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Sophie's a water baby... Krystle has a 'fruitful day'... Soha picnics in London...

Indian brand idols

Indian brand idols

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

'All sacrifices are worth it' for India's youngest Olympian in Paris

'All sacrifices are worth it' for India's youngest Olympian in Paris

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'This is just the beginning and I have a long long way to go. I am really excited to know what more I can do in 2028 and 2032.'

Bigg Boss 14: 'My fights with Rubina were not staged'

Bigg Boss 14: 'My fights with Rubina were not staged'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'We still don't know how the fights started, so we have promised that we do not want to take this forward.'

Sonu Nigam: I don't care how I look now

Sonu Nigam: I don't care how I look now

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

Sonu Nigam talks about his future work, the good and bad of reality television and his son.

Anoop Desai out of American idol

Anoop Desai out of American idol

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

Anoop Desai, who was among the last three of the remaining seven contestants in the hugely popular show American Idol, finally got the boot on Wednesday night. It was a double elimination night for the seven singers.Despite being sent home, he will get a chance to tour with the other singers who made it to the final 10, in nearly 50 cities across America this summer. Anoop is a graduate student at the University of N Carolina and is very serious about pursuing a music career.

'I will follow my dream'

'I will follow my dream'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Indian Idol contestant Naushad Ali Kawa gets eliminated.

Mobile data market booms in India

Mobile data market booms in India

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

'Things can go against Karunya'

'Things can go against Karunya'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Indian Idol judge Anu Malik discusses the reality show.

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.' 'There are another 20 players just behind them. Nobody imagined this was possible 5 years ago.'

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States.

'Karunya should be the one'

'Karunya should be the one'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

Popular Indian Idol reject Amey Date talks to rediff readers.

Rubina wins Bigg Boss 14

Rubina wins Bigg Boss 14

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

She wins Rs 36 lakh after Rakhi Sawant walked off with Rs 14 lakh to drop out of the finale.

Internet shut in Bihar town after religious clashes

Internet shut in Bihar town after religious clashes

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

According to the police, the trouble erupted in the Bhagwan Bazar locality of Chhapra, which is the headquarters of Saran district, when a procession for immersion of Goddess Durga's idols was being taken out.

Meet Dhoni's super fan who wants '183 autographs' from his idol

Meet Dhoni's super fan who wants '183 autographs' from his idol

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Pranav Jain, who is a die-hard fan of Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants 183 autographs from his idol. MSD had scored an unbeaten 183 in 2005 which is highest ODI score

'Always Something To Learn From Dhoni'

'Always Something To Learn From Dhoni'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

With the fourth Test against England set to be played in Ranchi on Friday, February 23, Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel recalled his first interaction with his idol, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Kamal@70: The Motto He Believes In

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Kamal has surfed and navigated a lot of tidal waves, manoeuvring the peaks and troughs, combining rare intelligence and commonly available intuitions to overcome unimaginable crises all his life.' 'There is no looking back at the past, for his only motto has been 'Tomorrow belongs to us'!'

'Caste will be irrelevant when idol worship becomes irrelevant'

'Caste will be irrelevant when idol worship becomes irrelevant'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

'Without destroying idol worship, you cannot destroy caste because idol worship keeps religious communities in its religious ideology. The RSS is a big promoter of idol worship.' 'They may have an OBC PM, but neither the RSS or the VHP talk about an OBC becoming a priest. The equation is: Business in Baniya hands. Religion in Brahmin hands. OBC votes for the BJP.'

Amitabh-Jaya shoot for Ki and Ka

Amitabh-Jaya shoot for Ki and Ka

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

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

Will FryDay revive Govinda's career?

Will FryDay revive Govinda's career?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Good to see Govinda in form!

Shahid Kapoor to judge Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 8

Shahid Kapoor to judge Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 8

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

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

The Smurf 2 now has an Indian connection

The Smurf 2 now has an Indian connection

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

The film will feature a song by Tamil singer Adhi.

'If Pawar Saheb Tells Me To Jump In A Well...'

'If Pawar Saheb Tells Me To Jump In A Well...'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'The reason I am not anxious about the opponent facing me in the front (Ajit Pawar) is because of who is standing behind me like a rock (Sharad Pawar).'

Karunya: Of course, I'll win!

Karunya: Of course, I'll win!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Is Star feeling the heat?

Is Star feeling the heat?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

'Awaiting the moment when...' Saina, PT Usha reach Ayodhya

'Awaiting the moment when...' Saina, PT Usha reach Ayodhya

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Indian Olympic medallist shuttler Saina Nehwal reached Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to take part in the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday and expressed their delight, saying that she feels fortunate to have come for the event.

Sandeep Acharya album to hit stores

Sandeep Acharya album to hit stores

Rediff.com22 May 2006

'Don't get scared': What Neeraj told high jumper Kushare

'Don't get scared': What Neeraj told high jumper Kushare

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Sarvesh Kushare said Neeraj Chopra's advice has boosted his confidence as at one point in time this year, he was not even sure of making the Paris Games cut.

Amey Date: I wanted to be recognised

Amey Date: I wanted to be recognised

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

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