News for 'Kalpana'

Breaking through

Breaking through

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Kalpana Saroj and Milind Kamble, who will get the Padma Shri this year, are epitomes of a new resurgence in the Dalit community, writes Aditi Phadnis

What makes Raveena so HOT?

What makes Raveena so HOT?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

'Hot is more of a mindset. If you think you're hot, you are hot!'

Cricket Buzz: Pujara, the man in demand in Saurashtra's T20 League

Cricket Buzz: Pujara, the man in demand in Saurashtra's T20 League

Rediff.com9 May 2019

India's premier Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will play for Team Zalawad Royals in the inaugural Saurashtra Premier League.

Independent directors of loss-making firms must be paid: Govt

Independent directors of loss-making firms must be paid: Govt

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

Till now, there was no provision in the Companies Act that allowed a remuneration for the non-executive director if the company was in loss or had inadequate profits. Only the executive director was entitled for a remuneration in the event of a loss.

'We thank Scorcese for doing what our own didn't do'

'We thank Scorcese for doing what our own didn't do'

Rediff.com11 May 2012

1948's Kalpana has been restored by Martin Scorsese and will be screened in Cannes on May 17.

BJP-led alliance all set for second term in Assam

BJP-led alliance all set for second term in Assam

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The BJP-led alliance in Assam is all set to form the government for the second successive term winning 72 of the 102 seats declared so far and is leading in three others.

Guru Dutt's son passes away

Guru Dutt's son passes away

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Arun Dutt was 58.

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla on Sunday became the third Indian-American woman to fly into space when she joined British billionaire Richard Branson on Virgin Galactic's first fully-crewed successful suborbital test flight from the United States state of New Mexico.

Tapsee, Shaina speak up for gender equality

Tapsee, Shaina speak up for gender equality

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The Pink actor was the showstopper for a diamond collection launch.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

India@Asiad: Women's squash team in semis, assured of medal

India@Asiad: Women's squash team in semis, assured of medal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The women's team comprising Joshana Chinappa, Dipika Pallikal Karthik, Sunayana Kuruvilla and Tanvi Khanna continued its unbeaten run, defeating China 3-0 in penultimate pool match.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

Nepalese women rape case: 2 kingpin of trafficking racket held

Nepalese women rape case: 2 kingpin of trafficking racket held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Nepal police have arrested two persons, including the daughter-in-law of one of the Nepalese maids rescued from a Saudi diplomat's residence in Gurgaon, who allegedly ran a trafficking racket which sold the women to Indian agents on the pretext of providing them jobs.

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Shabana@70: 5 STUNNING Performances

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

As she turns 70 on September 18, Subhash K Jha picks five classic Shabana performances which you may have missed.

The woman who busted TN's sand mafia

The woman who busted TN's sand mafia

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Jothi Nirmala, the collector of Kanyakumari district, was awarded the Kalpana Chawla award by the Tamil Nadu government for taking on the sand mafia in the district and also bringing about harmony after violent clashes between communities and also intra-community violence among fishermen here.

Reliance Retail resumes rollout in Orissa

Reliance Retail resumes rollout in Orissa

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Retail on Tuesday resumed its retail rollout in Orissa amid protests by local traders. The company opened a new store at the Gopabandhu square in the morning, then pulled down shutters briefly as hundreds of traders attacked the showroom.

IN PICS: A fairy tale wedding

IN PICS: A fairy tale wedding

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

Philanthropists Dinesh and Kalpana Patel share colours of tradition from their daughter's wedding

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

From conserving water to fighting for the rights of the disabled, the seven women who were given access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts have made significant contribution in various fields.

'Aamir is a healthy overweight person'

'Aamir is a healthy overweight person'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

'Being overweight has its issues but I made Aamir do all the possible tests.' Kiran Rao balances her husband's weighty issues, his new film Dangal and MAMI.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

An Amar Chitra Katha called KC

An Amar Chitra Katha called KC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan, Chopras at a film workshop

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya Bachchan, Chopras at a film workshop

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Checkout the guest list.

Stage set for Assam's final phase of polling in 40 seats on Tuesday

Stage set for Assam's final phase of polling in 40 seats on Tuesday

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

A direct contest between nominees of the BJP-led NDA and Congress-headed Grand Alliance is on the cards in 20 constituencies

Despite multiple Covid deaths, UP villages in denial

Despite multiple Covid deaths, UP villages in denial

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Hardly anyone wears a mask and most brush off concerns over a pandemic. It is not just scepticism over the existence of the pandemic. A common refrain across villages is the fear of vaccines, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Anuuj Saawhney: Chingaari is brilliant

Anuuj Saawhney: Chingaari is brilliant

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

The actor talks about what he refers to as his debut film, opposite Sushmita Sen and Mithun Chakraborty.

Maara review

Maara review

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Madhavan doesn't try to be Charlie, and makes Maara stand out like a fresh film, feels Divya Nair.

Braveheart

Braveheart

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

For millions of young Indians Kalpana Chawla was an inspirational figure.

Profile of Columbia crewmembers

Profile of Columbia crewmembers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

Kalpana Chawla and her colleagues died while space shuttle Columbia was landing.

Am going to fly in 'sick aircraft', Mumbai plane crash victim told her father

Am going to fly in 'sick aircraft', Mumbai plane crash victim told her father

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The grieving father wondered who gave the permission to fly a "sick aircraft".

World Book Day: Readers share their favourite books

World Book Day: Readers share their favourite books

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Rediff readers write about their favourite books and authors.

Hemant Soren: Ready to hold the reins for second time

Hemant Soren: Ready to hold the reins for second time

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

His first stint as chief minister of the tribal state had lasted for just about 14 months since July 15, 2013.

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

A large number of the civilian awards went to persons from the 'art' category.

These are the names shortlisted for Indian women's coach's job

These are the names shortlisted for Indian women's coach's job

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

India's World Cup-winning former men's coach Gary Kirsten and ex-opener W V Raman were, on Thursday, short-listed for the post of the women's team coach.

FAT to FIT! How I lost 25 kg in the lockdown

FAT to FIT! How I lost 25 kg in the lockdown

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Shubham Sharma tells us how he went from 90 to 65 kgSHUBHAM .

Woman gang raped, filmed in Muzzaffarnagar

Woman gang raped, filmed in Muzzaffarnagar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly gang raped by four persons, who also made a video clip of her, in Sikri village under Bhopa police station in the district, police said in Muzzaffarnagar on Monday.

62.6% voting in third phase of Jharkhand polls

62.6% voting in third phase of Jharkhand polls

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Amid tight security, 62.60 per cent of 56,18,267 voters exercised their franchise in 17 to decide the fate of 309 candidates.

Pix: Abhishek, Deepika make history

Pix: Abhishek, Deepika make history

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Looking at Ashutosh Gowariker's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey.