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Kuldip Singh to head MTNL

Kuldip Singh to head MTNL

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Kuldip Singh, director, technical, of telecom PSU MTNL, has been appointed the new chairman and managing director with immediate effect.

Kuldip Singh: A name that politicians dread

Kuldip Singh: A name that politicians dread

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Political heavyweights may be still recovering from the tectonic changes brought about by the Delimitation Commission headed by Justice Kuldip Singh after about six years' labour, but to those who have watched this barrister who came from Chandigarh to be elevated almost immediately to the bench of the Supreme Court in 1988, it was not a surprise.

Delhi Marathon: Karkera storms to victory, seals Asian Games spot

Delhi Marathon: Karkera storms to victory, seals Asian Games spot

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kartik Karkera won the 11th New Delhi Marathon, surpassing the Asian Games qualifying standard, along with two other runners. Over 30,000 runners participated in the event.

Desert Thunder: Army Showcases Thar Shakti

Desert Thunder: Army Showcases Thar Shakti

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed the spectacular Thar Shakti capability demonstration at the historic Longewala battlefield, showcasing the Indian Army's integrated prowess in Jaisalmer on Friday, October 24, 2025.

Punjab BJP deletes post paying tributes to 'martyrs' of Op Bluestar

Punjab BJP deletes post paying tributes to 'martyrs' of Op Bluestar

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The post, which has now been deleted, read, "June 1, 1984'?' 'Saka Neela Tara'. A humble tribute to all the martyrs of the day one of the attack on the Darbar Sahib by the Congress government."

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

What Amritpal Singh's Victory Means For India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'The victory is an expression of agrarian distress and social turmoil.'

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

What You Must Know About The Emergency

What You Must Know About The Emergency

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

During Emergency Indira Gandhi acquired absolute power. Lakhs of political opponents, students, activists were arrested.

Subedar Ratan Singh, the war hero who inspired 'Border', passes away

Subedar Ratan Singh, the war hero who inspired 'Border', passes away

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Singh was immortalised on the silver screen by Puneet Issar in the 1997 film Border which was a fictionalised account of the soldiers who fought in the war alongside Longewala.

Amritpal aide Joga Singh who helped him hide in Pilibhit arrested

Amritpal aide Joga Singh who helped him hide in Pilibhit arrested

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The Khalistan sympathiser, who is yet to be nabbed, escaped the police's net in Jalandhar district on March 18, switching vehicles and changing his appearance.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

Punjab seeks Centre's help as 700 Indian students face deportation from Canada

Punjab seeks Centre's help as 700 Indian students face deportation from Canada

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

As many as 700 Indian students, mostly from Punjab, are facing deportation from Canada after the authorities in that country found "admission offer letters" to educational institutions to be fake.

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Be it Dhoom, Singham or the Munnabhai franchise, there are certain stories that have tons more to say or solid cash cow potential and Bollywood is all for it.

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Sheoran, it is learnt, has the backing of the six wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who led the protests against Brij Bhushan at Jantar Mantar.

Should our aging heroes be left to defend themselves?

Should our aging heroes be left to defend themselves?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

It is unfair to abandon national heroes like Lt General Kuldip Singh Brar when they travel aboard on personal visits. The government should step up and provide them with security cover, says Anil Chowdhry

Punjab cabinet: Mann keeps Home, Cheema gets Finance

Punjab cabinet: Mann keeps Home, Cheema gets Finance

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Ten ministers were inducted into the Mann-led cabinet on Saturday.

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar dead; Prez, PM, others pay tribute

Veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar dead; Prez, PM, others pay tribute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind said he was 'a determined champion of democracy during the Emergency' and would be missed by his readers.

Why Mallya sold Berger Paints to a 'shopkeeper'

Why Mallya sold Berger Paints to a 'shopkeeper'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Mallya understood, astutely, that the Dhingras were very keen to acquire Berger Paints. He upped his asking price. The figure Vijay asked for was found to be much more than what Kuldip and Gurbachan had anticipated. A fascinating excerpt from Sonu Bhasin's Unstoppable: Kuldip Singh Dhingra And The Rise Of Berger Paints.

Quiz Time: Whose life is Sunny Deol's character in Border based on?

Quiz Time: Whose life is Sunny Deol's character in Border based on?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Mann Takes Charge As Punjab's Sardar

Mann Takes Charge As Punjab's Sardar

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Aam Aadmi Party leader Bhagwant Mann takes the oath of office in Shahid Bhagat Singh's Khatkar Kalan village.

Manipur violence: Governor convenes security review meeting

Manipur violence: Governor convenes security review meeting

Rediff.com7 May 2023

According to Raj Bhavan, Governor Uikey expressed during the meeting that she had already made to all the sections of the society to solve the problem through peaceful dialogue amicably.

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Battle of Longewala hero Brig Chandpuri passes away

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

Hindi film 'Border', in which actor Sunny Deol played the role of Brig Chandpuri, was also made in 1997 depicting the Indo-Pak war in Rajasthan.

Brar attack: 2 accused to appear before UK court on Dec 7

Brar attack: 2 accused to appear before UK court on Dec 7

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Two Indian-origin men charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Lt Gen (retd) Kuldip Singh Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Blue Star, will appear before a United Kingdom court in London for the next hearing on December 7, the metropolitan police said on Tuesday.

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldip Singh Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Bluestar, British police said on Monday.

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

The Hero of the Battle of Longewala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Naik Rathore, hero of 1971 Indo-Pak battle of Longewala, passes away

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Bhairon Singh Rathore, a BSF veteran of the 1971 India-Pakistan war whose bravery at Rajasthan's Longewala post was portrayed by actor Suniel Shetty in the Bollywood movie Border, died in Jodhpur on Monday.

MTNL revives bid to enter overseas markets

MTNL revives bid to enter overseas markets

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

This move comes after the appointment of the company's new chairman and managing director Kuldip Singh.

India's Billionaire club: Who won, who lost

India's Billionaire club: Who won, who lost

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Billionaire club sees one entry, five exits in first 7 months of year.

General Brar: I always knew I will always be under threat

General Brar: I always knew I will always be under threat

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Lieutenant General Kuldip Singh Brar (retired), who has been on the hit-list of Khalistan separatists since 1984, survived an attempt on his life in London last year. The general tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih what it is to live a life under threat and how he has not let that cow him down.

One more arrested for attack on Lt Gen Brar

One more arrested for attack on Lt Gen Brar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

A 29-year-old man was arrested in London on Wednesday in connection with the attack on Lt Gen K S Brar, the Operation Blue Star hero, taking to three the total number of persons in custody in the case.

12,000 paramilitary troops, drone cameras to guard Amarnath Yatra

12,000 paramilitary troops, drone cameras to guard Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The pilgrimage will be a big security challenge for the government as Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing a number of targeted killings by terrorists in recent weeks.

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

How The Pakistanis Surrendered In 1971

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'We are ready to surrender,' Lieutenant General A A K Niazi said over the phone from Dhaka.

Punjab farmer says abandoned UK boy is his nephew

Punjab farmer says abandoned UK boy is his nephew

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Kuldip Singh, a Tanda Ram Sahay village farmer, claimed Gurinder Singh is the son of his younger brother Mohinder Singh. He claimed that the boy's mother Dapinder Kaur, who is fighting a divorce case, was involved in "human trafficking" and took the boy with her to Malaysia in August 2007.

MTNL raises Rs 500 cr from banks to repay debts

MTNL raises Rs 500 cr from banks to repay debts

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

"Out of the total loan amount of Rs 1,500 crore, we have raised Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) from various banks and for the rest of the amount, we are still in talks with the them (banks)," MTNL Chairman and Managing Director Kuldip Singh said on the sidelines of an event.

EC ready to hold next general poll after August 31

EC ready to hold next general poll after August 31

Rediff.com23 May 2008

"Our electoral rolls revised according to the newly delimited constituencies will be ready by August 31," the CEC told reporters when asked whether the commission was ready to conduct Lok Sabha elections as per the redrawn constituencies.

The real-life hero who inspired the film 'Border'

The real-life hero who inspired the film 'Border'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Gaurav Negi, in his quest to meet the brave men who put their lives on the line to defend India, tracked down Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri. Chandpuri is the real-life hero who inspired Sunny Deol's character in the acclaimed film Border.

West Bengal: Maoists kill four jawans

West Bengal: Maoists kill four jawans

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

In a surprise attack by the Maoists, four security personnel were killed and their arms looted in Jhargram sub-division of Naxal affected West Midnapore district on Sunday.

Virgin Mob, Spice bid for MTNL's 3G franchise deal

Virgin Mob, Spice bid for MTNL's 3G franchise deal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

BK Modi-promoted Spice Group and British Virgin Mobile have bid for MTNL's franchise deals to offer 3G services in Mumbai and Delhi.

MTNL eyes acquisitions in Africa

MTNL eyes acquisitions in Africa

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Keen to expand its operations abroad, state-owned telecom operator MTNL on Tuesday said it is keen on entering Africa either by getting a new licence or buying out an existing operator.

CWG logo infuriates architect

CWG logo infuriates architect

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The colourful branding for next year's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has left architects hopping mad.