News for 'Kannada New Year'

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

Sathyaraj expresses 'wholehearted regret' for comments

Sathyaraj expresses 'wholehearted regret' for comments

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The actor, who plays the role of Kattappa in the movie, clarified that he was not against Kannada people.

Malabar Spinach and Prawn Curry

Malabar Spinach and Prawn Curry

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Gussy up your prawn curry with Malabar spinach which is a good source of vitamin A and C, calcium, potassium and iron.

BABUR. AN INDIAN FAMILY. RUSSIAN GANGS.

BABUR. AN INDIAN FAMILY. RUSSIAN GANGS.

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Sukanya Verma gives us her OTT recommendations for the week.

'That's why girls like me are single'

'That's why girls like me are single'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'Most of these dating sites are nothing but hook-up culture and I don't relate to that.'

Resolve growing religious divide, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, BJP hits back

Resolve growing religious divide, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, BJP hits back

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

"Karnataka has always forged inclusive economic development and we must not allow such communal exclusion- If ITBT became communal it would destroy our global leadership. @BSBommai please resolve this growing religious divide," Mazumdar-Shaw said.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jasmin Bhasin?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jasmin Bhasin?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Is she a drama queen in real life too? Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her her through her Instagram feed.

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Munawar Faruqui's B'luru show cancelled; hate won, says comedian

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Faruqui found support in actors Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub and Swara Bhasker.

'Mohd Rafi's work will be loved by people for thousands of years'

'Mohd Rafi's work will be loved by people for thousands of years'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The late legend would have turned 90 today.

Karnataka to await HC order before taking any decision on hijab row

Karnataka to await HC order before taking any decision on hijab row

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

"We (at the cabinet) discussed the hijab row, but as the high court is hearing the matter, we felt it is not appropriate for the cabinet to take any further decisions on the issue today. It was decided to wait for the court's verdict before taking any decision," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said.

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

No state honours during funeral, says Girish Karnad's family

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.

'I'll be out of this cancer soon'

'I'll be out of this cancer soon'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'I am happy to be on the sets again.' 'It's good to be back.'

Pix: Happy birthday, Ramya!

Pix: Happy birthday, Ramya!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Actress turned politician Divya Spandana, popularly known as Ramya, turns 34.

10 years of Deepika, Ranbir, Sonam: Who's the BIGGEST star?

10 years of Deepika, Ranbir, Sonam: Who's the BIGGEST star?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The test is over. And now, it's time to see the results.

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha picks 5 Hindi films that celebrate sibling bonding.

Meet Amitabh Bachchan's new heroine

Meet Amitabh Bachchan's new heroine

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Rashmika Mandanna will star alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Vikas Bahl's next directorial venture, Deadly.

KGF: Chapter 2 Review

KGF: Chapter 2 Review

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Testosterone not rationale is the driving force behind KGF franchise, observes Sukanya Verma.

BJP slams Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

BJP slams Congress manifesto for Karnataka polls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

BJP general secretary and in-charge of Karnataka's party affairs P Muralidhar Rao alleged that the problem of the Congress was looking at schemes through the prism of religion which is reflected in promising benefits to autorickshaw owners, "who in majority belong to the minority community."

KK death probe: Injuries on face; Kolkata Police grills 2 people

KK death probe: Injuries on face; Kolkata Police grills 2 people

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

An initial probe has revealed that the 53-year-old singer, who was on a two-day tour to Kolkata to perform at two college programmes, was 'almost mobbed' by fan followers at the hotel where he had returned to after performing at Nazrul Mancha auditorium in the southern part of Kolkata.

Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

This year, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been conferred Padma Vibhushan for his achievement in the field of public affairs.

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies; causes heavy rain in K'taka, Goa

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Isolated heavy rainfall is also very likely over north Konkan region during the same period, it said.

Basavaraj Bommai takes charge as CM of Karnataka

Basavaraj Bommai takes charge as CM of Karnataka

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday took charge as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, ending months of speculation about the change of guard in the state.

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

The curtain falls: Theatre legend Girish Karnad takes a final bow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'With his stature as a playwright and actor, Girish Karnad was one of the voices of modernity for not just Karnataka but the entire country.'

Media & entertainment space gets new PE fund

Media & entertainment space gets new PE fund

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

In what is amongst the first focused fund in the space, India Media Entertainment Fund (IMEF) is raising Rs 500 crore, which will provide both equity as well as instruments like non-convertible debentures (NCD) to companies in the content, distribution platform and services areas. The private equity fund has appointed a high-profile advisory body which includes ad guru Prahlad Kakkar, managing director of Red Chillies Entertainment and cricket team KKR Sports, actress and entrepreneur Raadhika Sarathkumar, who has starred in Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films and runs Radaan Mediaworks. It also includes Ramnath Pradeep, former chairman and managing director of Corporation Bank, and Rajesh Gupta, senior partner of law firm SNG Partners.

What does our country need today?

What does our country need today?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'In our societal interest, all those measures, laws etc that are creating turmoil and turbulence should be immediately withdrawn, the government and all political leaders should win the trust of ordinary people and establish social harmony and peace that is so essential to progress and prosperity,' says the well-known Kannada poet Chennaveera Kanavi.

'Happy Mother's Day Ma'

'Happy Mother's Day Ma'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Readers share messages for their mothers.

Karnataka forms panel on separate flag for state

Karnataka forms panel on separate flag for state

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

If the flag comes into being, Karnataka will be the second state to have its official flag after J&K.

Hijab row: K'taka asks schools to follow current uniform rules till HC order

Hijab row: K'taka asks schools to follow current uniform rules till HC order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

In the wake of the 'hijab' (headscarf) row, the Karnataka government has asked educational institutions to follow existing uniform related rules, until the high court comes out with an order in this regard, next week.

Is Aamir making the Mahabharat?

Is Aamir making the Mahabharat?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Subhash K Jha brings you the latest from Bollywood.

We are Indians, not Hindi-ans

We are Indians, not Hindi-ans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Only nine out of India's 29 states have Hindi as the official language, so why impose Hindi on the other states, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Hero, Mr Jones, Star Wars... OTT Treats!

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Life, history, adventure, Sukanya Verma offers a rather feverish schedule on OTT this week.

New biography on PM Modi released

New biography on PM Modi released

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The book, "Narendra Modi -- Harbinger of Prosperity & Apostle of World Peace", was released by justice (retd) K G Balakrishnan, former chief justice of India, to mark the completion of six years of Modi as the prime minister.

Kapoor And Son: What Thar Is About

Kapoor And Son: What Thar Is About

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

'You can't call this a pure Western. This has got love, passion, violence, suspense.' 'This is a film of today.'

Lucia, now in Tamil

Lucia, now in Tamil

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The first look of the Tamil remake of Pawan Kumar's crowd-funded Kannada film Lucia is out.

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Five members of a school management near Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district have been booked.

Jayalalithaa demolishes 27-year-old power equation

Jayalalithaa demolishes 27-year-old power equation

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Fighting heavy odds, J Jayalalithaa proved her detractors wrong again with her grit and determination as she steered the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to power for a second consecutive term, bucking the tradition since 1989 when no party has retained power in Tamil Nadu.

'It is inspiring to be under the wings of Prakash Raj'

'It is inspiring to be under the wings of Prakash Raj'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

22-year-old Samyukta shares her excitement about being cast in a trilingual film and about working with the national award winning actor Prakash Raj.

'It is inspiring to be under the wings of Prakash Raj'

'It is inspiring to be under the wings of Prakash Raj'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

22-year-old Samyukta shares her excitement about being cast in a trilingual film and about working with the national award winning actor Prakash Raj.

'Some milestones in your life you should not forget'

'Some milestones in your life you should not forget'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Woh 7 Din released on June 23, 37 years ago. Anil Kapoor look backs at his journey.

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained his friend for more than five decades.