News for 'Kirti'

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

How to wear PINK, the colour of the season

How to wear PINK, the colour of the season

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

It's the perfect time to embrace this pop hue in your closet.

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Out of 77 names recommended by collegium to the government, 34 have been cleared for appointment as high court judges.

Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore

Azhar, Bhaichung face crushing defeat, big win for Rathore

Rediff.com16 May 2014

It wasn't exactly a happy day for sportspersons as 3 former India captains Mohammed Azharuddin, Bhaichung Bhutia and Dilip Tirkey suffered heavy defeats with Olympic silver medallist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's thumping victory being the only saving grace.

Parliament passes bill to allow jailed politicians to contest polls

Parliament passes bill to allow jailed politicians to contest polls

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Negating a Supreme Court order, Parliament on Friday passed a bill that maintains the right of those in jail to contest polls, with the government saying the court verdict was wrong and the legislature has constitutional duty to correct it.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Juvenile Justice Act will stay as it is: Supreme Court

Juvenile Justice Act will stay as it is: Supreme Court

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to lower the age of juvenile from 18 years saying the legislature has fixed the age which is constitutionally permissible. A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam, rejected two petitions, filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy and parents of December 16 gang rape victim, challenging the constitutional validity of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000.

SC stays execution of 2 convicts in Dec 16 gangrape-murder case

SC stays execution of 2 convicts in Dec 16 gangrape-murder case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Saturday stayed till March 31 the execution of death penalty of two of the four convicts in the December 16 gangrape and murder case, a couple of days after the Delhi high court upheld their punishment awarded by the trial court.

PM Modi leads the applause for new world No 1 Sania

PM Modi leads the applause for new world No 1 Sania

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee and to big names in Indian sport and politics, the applause pours in for the Hyderabadi tennis ace.

Pink interview: 'My life is just as ordinary as yours'

Pink interview: 'My life is just as ordinary as yours'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Amitabh Bachchan talks about PINK, working with younger actors and social media!

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

'Medals at parallel event should be counted at CWG'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Rahul: Why is Modi mum on Azad row? Has he forgotten his poll slogan?

Rahul: Why is Modi mum on Azad row? Has he forgotten his poll slogan?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday pilloried Prime Minister Narendra Modi over suspension of BJP MP Kirti Azad who has been leading a campaign against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on alleged corruption in Delhi cricket body, reminding him of his "na khaoonga na khaney doonga" poll slogan.

Lok Sabha Speaker expunges own remarks after Congress protests

Lok Sabha Speaker expunges own remarks after Congress protests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

"I did not take the name of (any) party... I will definitely expunge the 'vested interest' remark... I am sorry," Sumitra Mahajan said referring to the words she had used when the Congress members were protesting in the well of the House.

Now, Jaitley accused of nepotism in Hockey India

Now, Jaitley accused of nepotism in Hockey India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Hockey India president Narinder Batra, however, strongly refuted the allegations, saying Gill's charges were 'baseless'.

Congress sweeps Rajasthan bypolls, TMC wins in Bengal

Congress sweeps Rajasthan bypolls, TMC wins in Bengal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

With Thursday's win, the Congress's strength in the Lok Sabha has gone up to 48.

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Jaitley under fire, Modi the target

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'Nobody would dare directly target Modi, and while there are murmurs about Amit Shah after Bihar, nobody is willing to say this openly. Arun Jaitley, in some calculations, is most expendable for Modi,' says Shekhar Gupta.

#MeToo: Why NO means NO

#MeToo: Why NO means NO

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

In his afterword to the book, Pink: The Inside Story, Pink's writer-producer Shoojit Sircar explains why the movie was a turning point in his personal and professional life

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Trials in Kathua rape-murder case to begin on Monday

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

According to the chargesheets filed by the crime branch, the abduction, rape and killing of the Bakerwal girl was part of a carefully planned strategy to remove the minority nomadic community from the area.

'A dynamic talent... now lost... just like that...'

'A dynamic talent... now lost... just like that...'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Amitabh Bachchan on the death of a dear colleague and the year that went by.

'Abhilash Tomy is very comfortable at sea'

'Abhilash Tomy is very comfortable at sea'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'If you are caught in a violent storm at sea you have to deal with it and find a way out which Abhilash Tomy did.'

Four judges sworn in as Supreme Court judges

Four judges sworn in as Supreme Court judges

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Justices A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and L Nageshwar Rao were on Friday sworn in as Supreme Court judges, taking the apex court's strength to 29, including Chief Justice T S Thakur.

Sports Shorts: Aus cyclist Perkins to represent Russia at 2020 Olympics

Sports Shorts: Aus cyclist Perkins to represent Russia at 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

What Akshay Kumar wants to tell ALL heroes!

What Akshay Kumar wants to tell ALL heroes!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'In our textbooks, we never had chapters where a woman does something. We had one Rani Laxmibai chapter, the rest only the men did. We have been trained like that but, now, things have to change.'

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

SC seeks reply of Maha police on objections by dance bars

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The SC sought response of Maharashtra Police on objections raised against its various conditions put in place for granting licences to dance bars across the state.

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Jaitley pulls out of DDCA elections; it's Bedi vs Bansal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) president Arun Jaitley has decided against contesting the upcoming state association elections scheduled on December 30 paving way for his confidant Sneh Bansal to take on legendary Bishan Singh Bedi in a prestigious fight.

The Man Who Knows No Fear

The Man Who Knows No Fear

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy sailed the oceans and conquered likely death after a storm badly injured his spine and destroyed his boat. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met the decorated sailor who fought all odds to return home alive.

Will he give Bollywood its next superstars?

Will he give Bollywood its next superstars?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Arun, 24, is from Kolkata. He's a bartender. Vidya, 8, studies in an English medium school. Her father is a chaiwala. Purvika, 9, has big, bright eyes. Her father works in a beer bar. All of them are united by one cause alone: To become actors and join the film industry.

SC asks HC not to rush through Dec 16 gang rape case

SC asks HC not to rush through Dec 16 gang rape case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The Supreme Court asked the Delhi high court not to rush through with the hearing of the death reference and appeals in the December 16 gang rape and murder case and directed the prosecution to supply the copies of judgement and other trial records in Hindi to the convicts.

What reputation? Arun Jaitley lost by 1 lakh votes: Kejriwal

What reputation? Arun Jaitley lost by 1 lakh votes: Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Arvind Kejriwal said that Arun Jaitley's claim that he holds high public character was "frivolous".

Ex-IB chief Ajit Doval appointed national security advisor

Ex-IB chief Ajit Doval appointed national security advisor

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Highly decorated police officer and former Intelligence Bureau chief Ajit Doval, considered one of the finest operational brains, was on Friday appointed as the national security adviser.

Declare TMC 'terrorist party': BJP to EC

Declare TMC 'terrorist party': BJP to EC

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to declare Trinamool Congress as a 'terrorist party', upping the ante against the ruling party after political clashes in Birbhum violence left three people dead.

DDCA case: Kejriwal gets bail after appearing before court

DDCA case: Kejriwal gets bail after appearing before court

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The court said that the offence of defamation was bailable and granted bail to Kejriwal on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and a surety of the like amount.

SC allows Italian marine 3-month extension on health grounds

SC allows Italian marine 3-month extension on health grounds

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Italian marine Massimiliano Latorre would have heaved a sigh of relief after the Supreme Court granted him three months extension on Wednesday on grounds of health.

Pink interview: 'To play a molested victim was difficult'

Pink interview: 'To play a molested victim was difficult'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'Doing a biopic on Irom Sharmila is too big a responsibility. I have to analyse a lot of other things before I take that up. I don't want to face the backlash it will get if I do that role. This is the best time to be an actor.' Taapsee Pannu up, close and personal.

Meet Gully Boy's Moeen

Meet Gully Boy's Moeen

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

'Which is your favourite scene in the film?' 'The scene where I get beaten up by the police in the lock-up and my friend Murad (Ranveer Singh) comes to meet me.' 'It was an emotional scene and showed a tough guy like Moeen in a vulnerable state.' 'Also, you witness a deep friendship in that scene.' 'I know the value of friends and I know that a friend can unconditionally help another.' 'It's very reflective of my own life.'

Rafale isn't Modi's Bofors moment, here's why

Rafale isn't Modi's Bofors moment, here's why

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

There is a vital difference between Bofors and Rafale, explains Shekhar Gupta.

High drama in WB's Birbhum after BJP leaders arrested for defying orders

High drama in WB's Birbhum after BJP leaders arrested for defying orders

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Amid high drama, Bharatiya Janata Party vice president Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was on Thursday arrested along with party leaders for defying prohibitory orders when they tried to enter trouble-torn Makra village in Birbhum district, made out of bounds for politicians by Trinamool government.

Criminal cases against 30% Cong, BJP candidates

Criminal cases against 30% Cong, BJP candidates

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The BJP has 17 out of 53 candidates (32 per cent) with criminal cases. The Congress has 11 out of 39 (28 per cent) candidates with criminal cases.

Did the BCCI act in haste?

Did the BCCI act in haste?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Much before the BCCI came out with its probe panel report, many were aware what was coming.

Political discourse becoming more vulgar: Jaitley

Political discourse becoming more vulgar: Jaitley

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Amid frequent face offs between the government and opposition, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said political discourse in the country has become "more vulgar".