News for 'K Bhattacharya'

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

'I'm a lone wolf in this grand theatre of life'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'But hey, even lone wolves howl at the moon every now and then, right?'

IOA ad-hoc panel calls disaffiliated state wrestling units for hearing

IOA ad-hoc panel calls disaffiliated state wrestling units for hearing

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

IOA's ad-hoc committee, tasked with conducting the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections, on Monday called five disputed state bodies for a hearing on June 21.

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'

'Time to get rid of Modi': Oppn leaders at B'luru meet

'Time to get rid of Modi': Oppn leaders at B'luru meet

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

'We have got together to save the democracy, Constitution and brotherhood. The country's constitutional institutions are being misused and the country's wealth is being sold out'

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.'

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We are the same people who can quench a man's thirst and also kill him.'

Which Actor Wants To Play Osho?

Which Actor Wants To Play Osho?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'This man could hypnotise you with his voice, his words have so much depth.'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

'When Time Is Precious, Call Dolly'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'

As BJP picks Cooch Behar votary for RS, Trinamool sees separatism

As BJP picks Cooch Behar votary for RS, Trinamool sees separatism

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to nominate Ananta Rai 'Maharaj', who has been demanding a separate state of 'Greater Cooch Behar' to be carved out of West Bengal, as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from the state, has kicked off a fresh storm with the ruling Trinamool Congress accusing the saffron party of fanning separatism in the state.

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Most leaders agreed for early finalisation of poll plans for 2024 stressing that there was no time left with them and mere meetings would not help.

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Tanuja@80: What Made Her Such A Star

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Tanuja could do practically anything on screen, applauds Subhash K Jha, as he salutes the actor on her 80th birthday on September 23.

Why Shabana Azmi stopped being 'rude'

Why Shabana Azmi stopped being 'rude'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Ever wondered why Shabana Azmi is the way she is?

'There will be an overwhelming win for the BJP in Rajasthan''

'There will be an overwhelming win for the BJP in Rajasthan''

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'The good governance which the Congress government claims has resulted in a regime where women in Rajasthan are afraid to go out of their homes.'

Railway minister used to resign: Oppn on Odisha train tragedy

Railway minister used to resign: Oppn on Odisha train tragedy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal demanded Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation over the horrific triple train crash in neighbouring Odisha.

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

ED grills Partha and Arpita in Bengal school jobs scam

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday grilled arrested West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and his alleged associate Arpita Mukherjee who were arrested in connection with the school jobs scam, sources said.

2024 Interim Budget: Mistakes Nirmalaji Can Avoid

2024 Interim Budget: Mistakes Nirmalaji Can Avoid

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Pre-Budget excercise next month should scrupulously avoid adventurism of all types and refrain from making excessively ambitious projections on revenue and expenditure numbers for 2023-24, suggests A K Bhattacharya.

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Jawan springs a real surprise when it boldly and directly points fingers at the ineffective government and appeals to recognise the power of the finger and vote. Six months before the next general Indian election, this is no coincidence, observes Sukanya Verma.

Chip shortage is a global reality, may persist till 2022: Bosch

Chip shortage is a global reality, may persist till 2022: Bosch

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Shortages of chips will impact the car market

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

10 dead, 22 Army personnel among 82 missing in Sikkim flash flood

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The release of water from the Chungthang dam led to a sudden increase in water levels up to 15-20 feet high downstream, defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said.

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The communication was clear, transparent and worded in a manner that did not induce any fear in the minds of the people, point out A K Bhattacharya.

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.'

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Rescue officials confirmed casualties in the incident, claiming to have already recovered 5 bodies from the heap of debris where the cracker manufacturing unit once stood.

'Calendar was such a lovable character'

'Calendar was such a lovable character'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'Whenever he was on screen, one enjoyed watching him because he had such a cute personality.'

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

No salary for Akash, Isha and Anant Ambani; fee for attending board meetings

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

While Ambani, 66, drew nil salary from the company since the 2020-21 fiscal year, other executive directors including his cousins Nikhil and Hital are paid a salary, perquisites, allowances and commission. His three children - twins Akash and Isha (both 31) and Anant (28 years) - will get only a sitting fee and a commission on the profit earned by the firm.

She Makes Bollywood Brides Look Perfect

She Makes Bollywood Brides Look Perfect

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'I was at Deepika's wedding at Lake Como, also at the receptions in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, and every moment was unforgettable.'

Micro-caps may give alpha returns in bull market

Micro-caps may give alpha returns in bull market

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Notwithstanding the risk involved, analysts are upbeat on micro-cap investing as India remains in a firm bull market. Moreover, these stocks are available at relatively cheaper valuations compared to large, mid and small caps, assuring alpha returns. With a market-capitalisation (market-cap) of up to Rs 10,000 crore, micro-cap stocks are outside the purview of Nifty 500 stocks, and are ranked from 501 to 750 in the market-cap ladder.

At 17, BJP has maximum number of crorepatis in Tripura poll fray

At 17, BJP has maximum number of crorepatis in Tripura poll fray

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has 17 crorepati candidates followed by Tipra Motha with nine and the Communist Party of India-Marxist seven, the report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), a civil society organisation, said.

INDIA leaders decide to be ready for NDA 'surprises', early polls

INDIA leaders decide to be ready for NDA 'surprises', early polls

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Top leaders of the Opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) held talks in an informal setting in Mumbai on Thursday evening to chart out a concrete roadmap and evolve a structure for cooperation among the alliance partners to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Bengal to reopen schools, colleges on Feb 3, allows daily flights

Bengal to reopen schools, colleges on Feb 3, allows daily flights

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Schools for classes 8 to 12, colleges and varsities will reopen in West Bengal on February 3, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Monday.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

'Aur kya chahiye insider banne ke liye?'

'Aur kya chahiye insider banne ke liye?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'I have a problem with the term 'outsider'. 'Doctor ka beta doctor banta hain, par aap baki doctors ko outsider nahi na bulate.' 'I always wanted to be an actor, yaar.' 'While I was in the bank for eight years, I was training to be an actor in Delhi.'

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

'I reigned as a khalnayak'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'

'It's time we handed over the reins to women'

'It's time we handed over the reins to women'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'I would want all positions of power, be it that of the prime minister, chief minister or any other important post, to be handed over to women now.'

What Is Nitish Kumar Up To?

What Is Nitish Kumar Up To?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Can Nitishbabu create an anti-BJP phalanx like Jayaprakash Narayan did in 1977 or will his efforts come undone by Opposition leaders' political ambitions and, of course, the BJP's agency-aided campaign of intimidation?

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

'God willing, there will Gadar 3, maybe even Gadar 4'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gadar 2 was made with the purpose of entertaining people and not to perpetuate enmity between neighbouring countries.'

'Nitin Dada sounded absolutely fine'

'Nitin Dada sounded absolutely fine'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'His time had not come, he went away before his time was up.'

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

'Deep down, he remained Dharamdev Anand'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'A simple boy from Gurdaspur, whom I caught glimpses of when he was sitting alone in his penthouse, reflecting on life and how far he had come.'

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

'Family, friends, far off relatives, almost everyone has been impacted by nature's fury.'

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway: Why Rani Was Apprehensive

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway: Why Rani Was Apprehensive

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'Rani was apprehensive because she was doing a film outside the YRF banner after a long time.' 'She said she hoped she would be as comfortable with me as she was working in her home productions.' 'I promised her that she would feel at home.'