News for 'Kalpana'

'Unrecognised schools hardly have any teaching'

'Unrecognised schools hardly have any teaching'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Unrecognised schools have been given three years to fix their infrastructure and five years for their teachers to get the necessary qualifications, says Kapil Sibal.

IIM-A gears up for golden jubilee celebrations

IIM-A gears up for golden jubilee celebrations

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), completes 50 years of its existence. Samir Barua, director IIM-A, shares with Kalpana Pathak his plans for the institute.

Coaching institutes spar over IIM selection claims

Coaching institutes spar over IIM selection claims

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Advertising body upholds contention that Career Launcher's claim is unsubstantiated.

IIM-B director on the CAT failure

IIM-B director on the CAT failure

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Conducting an examination at this level is a very complex task, says Pankaj Chandra, Director, IIM Bangalore.

Why India Inc is unwilling to hire women

Why India Inc is unwilling to hire women

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The lack of a strong diversity policy on the part of companies, a limited pool of women candidates as well as socio-cultural factors contribute to their low numbers.

Another honour killing, girl shot dead in MP

Another honour killing, girl shot dead in MP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

In a case of honour killing, a teenaged girl was shot dead on Tuesday allegedly by her father for eloping with a married man from another caste, police said.

'Raising rates a bit won't hurt India's growth'

'Raising rates a bit won't hurt India's growth'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

'I think RBI has been phenomenally responsive to ensure there is ample liquidity in the system.'

'India,China have major roles in economic revival'

'India,China have major roles in economic revival'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

"When you have two relatively large economies growing at 7 and 10 per cent, respectively, India and China, they are contributing quite a lot to global growth," IMF deputy director, Asia and Pacific department, Kalpana Kochhar, said during a teleconference in Washington.

Chargesheet against IM members on Tuesday

Chargesheet against IM members on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

The chargesheet against the 21 alleged members of the terrorist group Indian Mujahideen, involved in various serial blasts across the country since 2006, will be filed by the city police on Tuesday.

Pachauri on the report's mistakes, glacier melting

Pachauri on the report's mistakes, glacier melting

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Over 4,000 people are involved in an IPCC report. For the fourth assessment report, there were 450 authors, 800 contributing authors and 2,500 expert reviewers, says R K Pachauri, chairman, IPCC

Review: Vinayakudu

Review: Vinayakudu

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Sai Kiran Addivi in his Telugu debut film Vinayakudu tells a romantic tale of a fat man and a hot babe. Krishnudu and Sonia perform fairly well in this film which is slow-paced and makes for an average watch.

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Cric Buzz: Prithvi, Hardik named in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

'Few Indians do world-class research in India'

'Few Indians do world-class research in India'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Romesh Wadhwani, founder of the Symphony Technology Group and the Wadhwani Foundation, which promotes the National Entrepreneurship Network, says our best scientists and researchers do not do their research in India because of the many obstacles they face; from the lack of focus on research to lack of equipment and supplies.

Sonali Cable screening: Is that Rekha in sweatpants?

Sonali Cable screening: Is that Rekha in sweatpants?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

We couldn't believe our eyes for a moment! Can you?

JPMorgan nets ICICI executive to run India

JPMorgan nets ICICI executive to run India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

JPMorgan said it had hired Kalpana Morparia, one of India 's most senior domestic bankers, to run its operations in the country.

Rajya Sabha MP protests wrongful depiction of Indian map by WB

Rajya Sabha MP protests wrongful depiction of Indian map by WB

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

World Bank's wrongful depiction of Indian territories as part of Pakistan and China in a map has prompted an Indian lawmaker to lodge a strong protest.

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Pati Patni Aur Woh review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh cannot decide whether it wants to be the climax of a Priyadarshan comedy or give the cad a dose of his own medicine brand of cheeky payback, writes Sukanya Verma.

Swine flu toll rises to 9 in Karnataka

Swine flu toll rises to 9 in Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Edward, aged 41, died at the Shifa hospital while Kalpana (44) breathed her last at the Maria hospital.

Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed for first time at UN

Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed for first time at UN

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

On the occasion, a panel discussion will be organised on 'Combating inequalities for the achievement of SDGs'.

PG course in Ayurveda

PG course in Ayurveda

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur invites applications to Ayurveda Vachaspati (post graduate) course.

There should be 50% reservation for women: FM

There should be 50% reservation for women: FM

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram regretted that there has been stiff resistance from certain quarters over the reservation bill, which would ensure 33 per cent seats for women in Parliament and legislatures. Chidambaram said this while releasing the book Karmic Divas -- stories of eight powerful and wealthy women written by Prerna Kaul Misra and printed by Vitasta publications.

'India does not deserve a prime minister like Modi'

'India does not deserve a prime minister like Modi'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

'There will be greater communalisation. He talks about development, but his people tell his critics to go to Pakistan and brand Muslims as 'butchers'. This is the true colour of the BJP.' 'He deliberately does not stop them because that is his real agenda; he wants to make sure that the Hindu votes come to the BJP,' says senior journalist Kalpana Sharma. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com listens in.

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

'Slowdown will make students less arrogant'

'Slowdown will make students less arrogant'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

'I see the current slowdown more as a corrective measure. The students have started dictating which companies should come to campus. This slowdown will help in making the students less arrogant,' says J K Mitra, dean, Faculty of Management Studies.

'Don't know if there's formula for signing films'

'Don't know if there's formula for signing films'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

Telugu-speaking Sonia gets the expressions and body language right in Vinayakudu, and seemed to be at ease playing a modern girl Kalpana an ad agency.

Tendulkar, Kambli remember late coach Achrekar

Tendulkar, Kambli remember late coach Achrekar

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and former India batsmen Vinod Kambli and Pravin Amre on Thursday fondly recalled the memories of their childhood coach Ramakant Achrekar at a condolence meeting in Mumbai.

Bhubaneswar: Blazing bus kills 2, injures 25

Bhubaneswar: Blazing bus kills 2, injures 25

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

The bus, which was coming from Puri with pilgrims, accidentally caught fire and the entire bus was engulfed in a ball of flame in no time. Five passengers were burnt alive, official sources said.

Inflation is a big issue in India: IMF

Inflation is a big issue in India: IMF

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Even though inflation in India may not seem too high now, it is imperative that New Delhi deals with it immediately before it spills over into other areas, says a senior International Monetary Fund official.

Interested in photography?

Interested in photography?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Girish Mistry's Shari Academy is conducting a Studio Portraiture Workshop and a Wedding & Function Photography Diploma programme, in Mumbai.

British Gas,  Mahanagar Gas JV has big plans

British Gas, Mahanagar Gas JV has big plans

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

An equal joint venture between British Gas (BG) and GAIL, Mahanagar Gas (MGL) provides piped natural gas (PNG) in and around Mumbai. The company says it is now planning to extend its reach by entering more cities in Maharashtra.

Atlantis is back home!

Atlantis is back home!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2007

Atlantis is back home!

Research Fellowship in Ayurveda

Research Fellowship in Ayurveda

Rediff.com23 May 2007

National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur announces admissions to Research Fellowship in Ayurveda.

Learn how to drape a saree

Learn how to drape a saree

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Christine Valmy Institute, Mumbai, is conducting a workshop on Saree Draping by noted saree drapist Kalpana Shah.

No overheating in the Indian economy: IMF

No overheating in the Indian economy: IMF

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

The IMF has said the fall in inflation rate and slowdown in credit growth were positive signs but the RBI must remain vigilant to prevent overheating of the India economy.

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?

Confident India women eye series-clinching win in 2nd ODI

Confident India women eye series-clinching win in 2nd ODI

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

India women couldn't have asked for a better start to the series, defeating World champions England by 66 runs in the opener at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday.

How to learn to innovate

How to learn to innovate

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Indian women eye winning start against England

Indian women eye winning start against England

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The hosts cannot afford to take England lightly, as the visiting team boasts of some of the big names in women's cricket.