News for 'Ken'

Jessica Simpson is ready for Bollywood!

Jessica Simpson is ready for Bollywood!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The singer and actress reveals her Bollywood trip on Twitter.

Cartoon contest on climate change

Cartoon contest on climate change

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

British Council in partnership with the Ken Sprague Fund UK announces a cartoon contest on climate change.

Is the US economy on the road to recovery?

Is the US economy on the road to recovery?

Rediff.com22 May 2009

US economy may begin to get back on track in late-2009.

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Rediff.com23 May 2018

How many of these have you visited?

Pro-Jagan ministers not co-operating with Rosaiah

Pro-Jagan ministers not co-operating with Rosaiah

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Almost a week after the death of Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy in a helicopter crash, Andhra Pradesh is facing an unprecedented situation as some of the ministers in the state seem to be staying away from their offices and are not extending cooperation to the Chief Minister Ken Rosaiah as they were upset with the party high command for not installing YSR's son Jaganmohan Reddy as chief minister.

Chance Pe Dance: Meant for Shahid fans only

Chance Pe Dance: Meant for Shahid fans only

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

A nothing movie with flashes of heart, Chance Pe Dance is a slow, indulgent watch.

Vintage Federer beats Nadal to enter his 12th Wimbledon final

Vintage Federer beats Nadal to enter his 12th Wimbledon final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Images from the Wimbledon semi-final played between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on Friday

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Ageless Federer enjoys turning the tables on great foe Nadal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

There was no rain break, no twilight five-set drama and no Wimbledon trophy on offer on Friday but none of that bothered ageless Swiss maestro Roger Federer. The only thing that mattered to the 20-time Grand Slam champion was that, unlike in his last grasscourt duel with Rafael Nadal 11 years ago, he had won the "crazy last game" which sealed his passage into a 12th Wimbledon final.

Shahid: I am still a struggling actor

Shahid: I am still a struggling actor

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Shahid Kapoor talks about reliving his real life on screen with Chance Pe Dance.

'Clinton escaped assassination attempt by Osama'

'Clinton escaped assassination attempt by Osama'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Former United States President Bill Clinton had escaped an assassination bid by terrorists controlled by Osama bin Laden in Phillipines, according to a new book. He was saved shortly before his car was due to drive over a bridge in Manila where a bomb was planted. The foiled attack came during Clinton's visit to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the city in 1996. The details have been revealed in a new book.

PIX: Saif, Kareena, Sonam party with Shilpa Shetty

PIX: Saif, Kareena, Sonam party with Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

A look at the party pictures.

India, Pak will have to play in international events: Batra

India, Pak will have to play in international events: Batra

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Rising political tension has adversely affected the bilateral sporting ties between India and Pakistan but newly-elected FIH chief Narinder Batra on Saturday said the two nations will have to honour their international commitments. The tension at the border has cast a shadow over Pakistan's participation in the next month's FIH Junior World Cup in Lucknow but Batra's comments make it clear that the two neighbours are set to clash against each other on Indian soil.

No directions to move Telangana resolution: AP CM

No directions to move Telangana resolution: AP CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Addressing a press conference in Hyderabad on Friday Rosaiah said that he will abide by the decisions and directions of high command on the issue of Telangana but so far he had not received any instruction on when to move a resolution in the state assembly.

PIX: Argentines pay tribute to Sala at special memorial

PIX: Argentines pay tribute to Sala at special memorial

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The 28-year-old's body was flown back to Argentina and arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday morning before being driven the 538 km (334 miles) to Progreso, where he grew up.

PIX: Kangana parties with Raveena, Dhanush

PIX: Kangana parties with Raveena, Dhanush

Rediff.com28 May 2015

R Madhavan soaks in the fun as well.

A student remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

A student remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Ken Zuckerman recalls his 37-year long association with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.

Uma Bharti says Ganga will be the cleanest river by October 2018

Uma Bharti says Ganga will be the cleanest river by October 2018

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti on Monday dismissed concerns over alleged slow progress in the Centre's Namami Gange programme saying that the NDA government has resolved to make the river as "one of the cleanest" in the world by October 2018.

Haywood undergoes lie detector, brain mapping test

Haywood undergoes lie detector, brain mapping test

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

The United States national, from whose Internet Protocol address a threatening email was sent prior to the Ahmedabad serial blasts, and at least eight others have undergone brain mapping and lie detector tests, a senior Anti-Terrorism Squad official said on Wednesday."Ken Heywood, along with eight to ten other suspects, has been sent for lie detector and brain mapping tests," Additional Commissioner of Police (Anti-Terrorism Squad) Param Bir Singh said.

Haywood's computer may not have been hacked: Cops

Haywood's computer may not have been hacked: Cops

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Investigations into the threatening email sent prior to the Ahmedabad serial blasts have revealed that it is unlikely someone hacked into the suspected American national's computer to send the message, police said on Monday. "We asked some private consultants regarding the email and the general opinion was that it is unlikely that Ken Haywood's computer was hacked to send the message," Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Hemant Karkare said.

K G Subramanyan: An artist who loved to surprise

K G Subramanyan: An artist who loved to surprise

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

K G Subramanyan's artwork had a unique visual language, says Kishore Singh.

PIX: Federer primed for Wimbledon after 10th Halle crown

PIX: Federer primed for Wimbledon after 10th Halle crown

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Roger Federer warmed up for next month's Wimbledon championships by swatting aside David Goffin 7-6(2), 6-1 to win the Halle Open title for the 10th time on Sunday.

Business lessons from Donald Trump

Business lessons from Donald Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2009

He may go through bankruptcies, but he couldn't be a savvier self-marketer.

The 'Ford' test of CEO success

The 'Ford' test of CEO success

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The surprise was Conde Nast Portfolio's topper for the world's best-ever CEO. It was Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motors. There is no doubt that Ford was a great entrepreneur and business visionary. But, with the hindsight of almost a century, it is worth questioning whether he was a good CEO. Ford could easily have won the accolade in his lifetime for revolutionising the personal transportation industry with the Model T.

BJP forgets there are Hindus and Hindus

BJP forgets there are Hindus and Hindus

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'In enacting the citizenship law, the BJP's focus has been so much on consolidating its Hindu vote bank all over the country to divert attention from the economic downturn that the party forgot that there are Hindus and Hindus and that one group of Hindus may not always be warmly embraced by another,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Canada's squad for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Canada's squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

Best laid to rest on French clay

Best laid to rest on French clay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

The red clay at Roland Garros might have witnessed the triumph of some of the greatest names in the game but it also had to endure the agony of others being the bridesmaid year after year.

Ahmedabad blasts: Haywood flees India

Ahmedabad blasts: Haywood flees India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

American mutinational company official Ken Haywood, whose computer was used to send terror e-mail minutes before the Ahmedabad blasts, has fled from India.

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

Howard County, B'lore firms meet for biz growth

Howard County, B'lore firms meet for biz growth

Rediff.com23 Feb 2008

Howard County delegates will meet Bangalore firms to explore possibilities of business expansion of Indian companies in Howard County.

New London mayor may shut Delhi, Mumbai offices

New London mayor may shut Delhi, Mumbai offices

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The offices called 'London India Offices', were launched in November 2007 during Livingstone's visit to India, were set up to promote trade relations between London and India.

PIX: Aditi, Arshad, Huma watch Guddu Rangeela

PIX: Aditi, Arshad, Huma watch Guddu Rangeela

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Stars take time out to watch a movie!

Britain to support India's 2020 Olympics bid

Britain to support India's 2020 Olympics bid

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi hopes to start work on the bid for the 2020 Olympics after staging the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Healers and the world

Healers and the world

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'With doctors going up against a seemingly invincible enemy, often at immense risk to their lives, the myths reveal an interesting relationship between the men of medicine and the rest of humankind,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Akshay, Abhishek attend Shilpa Shetty's father's funeral

Akshay, Abhishek attend Shilpa Shetty's father's funeral

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A look at pictures from the funeral.

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Ken Mathew was re-elected as Stafford City Councillor At Large with 76 per cent of the votes polled while Tom Abraham was unopposed in nearby Sugarland, as Councilor At Large Position One for a third time.

John le Carr's matchless legacy

John le Carr's matchless legacy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

'Le Carré's spies were nothing like the exotic Kim of Kipling or the caricature that is James Bond.' 'Driven by a simple patriotism, held back by incompetence and politics, his characters use deceit and treachery to win their morally Pyrrhic victories,' notes P Rajendran.

'Touchdown London' to help Indian companies

'Touchdown London' to help Indian companies

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

In a novel way to help Indian businesses set up offices in London, 'Touchdown London,' a dedicated start-up scheme, has been launched to provide them subsidised space and support services for the purpose.

London more attractive than US: Mayor

London more attractive than US: Mayor

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The city of London has sought increased investments from Indian companies especially from medium and small-size businesses. The mayor, who is leading an 80-strong delegation of 'business ambassadors' to India on a six-day visit from Sunday, told newsmen, "we want more and more medium andsmall-size businesses from India to invest in London."

Shah Rukh beats Tom Cruise

Shah Rukh beats Tom Cruise

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Shah Rukh Khan and writer-director Farah Khan exceeded the wildest forecasts as they not only beat the Tom Cruise, Robert Redford and Meryl Streep starring political drama Lions for Lambs over the weekend outside America but also propelled their Om Shanti Om into world movie history.

Sunny, Gauahar turn up the heat in Goa

Sunny, Gauahar turn up the heat in Goa

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Meet the headturners at the India Beach Fashion Week.