News for 'L K Advani'

Pankaj Advani in final

Pankaj Advani in final

Rediff.com24 Oct 2003

The Indian national champion easily beat fifth seeded Brendan O'Donoghye of Ireland in the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championships.

Advani resigns as BJP chief

Advani resigns as BJP chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

Goodbye 2022; Hello 2023, says Bollywood

Goodbye 2022; Hello 2023, says Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

They post beautiful messages on social media.

Advani's remark on UPA-2 disgraceful: PM

Advani's remark on UPA-2 disgraceful: PM

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

"The remark is disgraceful and unfortunate," Dr Singh told reporters in Parliament when asked to comment on Advani's statement in Lok Sabha.

BJP bets big on one nation-one poll boosting its prospects

BJP bets big on one nation-one poll boosting its prospects

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

For the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's big move to push through his 'one-nation-one-election' concept promises to be the big ticket idea which can disrupt conventional calculations and allow it to frame the upcoming Lok Sabha polls along helpful lines as the party believes the issue has the potential to catch popular imagination.

'I feel like resigning', says Advani over deadlock in Parliament

'I feel like resigning', says Advani over deadlock in Parliament

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The veteran parliamentarian gave vent to his pain and anguish soon after Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House for the day amid trading of charges between the government and the Opposition on smooth functioning of proceedings.

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

Advani conferred Khel Ratna

Advani conferred Khel Ratna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Fifteen other top sportspersons, including woman shuttler Aparna Popat and shooter Gagan Narang were presented the Arjuna award.

How did Kiara Advani spend her weekend?

How did Kiara Advani spend her weekend?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

Compulsory voting should be introduced in India: Advani

Compulsory voting should be introduced in India: Advani

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Sunday batted for introduction of compulsory voting in the country and said those failing to exercise their right to franchise should be barred from voting in future.

World Cup 2023: Beckham savours 'incredible' Wankhede experience

World Cup 2023: Beckham savours 'incredible' Wankhede experience

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

David Beckham was the toast of the crowd when he entered the Wankhede Stadium accompanied by Sachin Tendulkar.

Advani again rakes up Nehru, Patel differences

Advani again rakes up Nehru, Patel differences

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Monday referred to another book to support his claim that there were differences between Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel over sending the Indian army to Hyderabad when the Nizam was trying to join Pakistan at the time of partition.

Advani qualifies for Asian Championships

Advani qualifies for Asian Championships

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Pankaj Advani qualified for the Asian Billiards Championships after topping the selection trials.

Tough to understand India's obsession with Olympics: Advani

Tough to understand India's obsession with Olympics: Advani

Rediff.com11 May 2015

TOP Scheme shows how sport treated unequally in India, says Pankaj Advani.

Satyaprem Ki Katha Review: Kiara Hits The Right Notes

Satyaprem Ki Katha Review: Kiara Hits The Right Notes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

One of the great criers of her generation, Kiara's pain pierces through the screen and makes a heartfelt picture of how she feels even when the script cannot see her, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

'Prime Minister Of India Has Become The High Priest Of Hinduism'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'We are very close to become a theocratic State where Hinduism is the official religion of the government.'

Russell routs Advani for World title

Russell routs Advani for World title

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Pankaj Advani failed to defend his IBSF billiards title in the Points format, as he went down 0-6 to nine-time World champion Mike Russell of England in a one-sided final in Pune on Monday. Russell, who lost to Advani in the World Professional Billiards championship in Leeds last year, produced an impeccable display of cue control and potting to beat the Indian 151-129, 151-00, 151-29, 150-20, 151-09, 151-125.

Record-breaking World Billiards champion Advani 'in seventh heaven'

Record-breaking World Billiards champion Advani 'in seventh heaven'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

India's cue sports champion Pankaj Advani is in seventh heaven after adding yet another world title to his kitty following his World Billiards Championship triumph in the 150-up points format.

Advani, Sethi beaten in semis

Advani, Sethi beaten in semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

While Geet Sethi went down 1022-1668 to England's Peter Gilchrist in the first semi-final, Pankaj Advani lost 1300-1417 to another Englishman, Mike Russell, in the other last four stage match at the World Billiards Championship in Pune.

Snooker: Mehta, Advani enter 2nd round

Snooker: Mehta, Advani enter 2nd round

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

While Aditya Mehta, ranked 80th in the world, outclassed Lee Spick 5-2, Pankaj Advani spanked Justin Astley 5-1.

RSS binds us together, says Advani

RSS binds us together, says Advani

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Over a month after the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh intervened to end his revolt against Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday said the Sangh founthead is the "ideological family" which "binds us together".

3D Printer Creates Post Office!

3D Printer Creates Post Office!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

This post Office in Bengaluru has been constructed using 3D printing technology.

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Modi wants the BJP to gets an additional 10% of the vote share from what it won in 2019. Plans are afoot to get new faces to replace MPs with poor chances of winning. Sources say more than 100 MPs are like to be axed, notes Modi biographer Ramesh Menon.

'My performance reminded people of Amrish Puri'

'My performance reminded people of Amrish Puri'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'Coming out of a burning building with a machine gun in your hand, that is badass because you don't get to do that in real life.'

Advani leads Indian challenge

Advani leads Indian challenge

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Pankaj Advani will lead the Indian challenge in the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Jordan.

PM committed Parliamentary impropriety: Advani

PM committed Parliamentary impropriety: Advani

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

A day after locking horns with Manmohan Singh during the Presidential Address debate, senior BJP leader L K Advani on Thursday said the prime minister had breached Parliamentary propriety by making "false" claims that enhanced pension announced for army personnel had been met.

Modi meets Advani, BJP says 'no differences' over tickets

Modi meets Advani, BJP says 'no differences' over tickets

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday continued with its efforts to placate L K Advani, who is sulking over the party's decision to field him from Gandhinagar despite his wish to contest from Bhopal, with senior leaders, including Narendra Modi, meeting him.

Advani demoralising NDA, says fuming Thackeray

Advani demoralising NDA, says fuming Thackeray

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Slamming Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani for predicting a non-BJP, non-Congress prime minister in 2014, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Monday said it is like a general saying before a war that there is no guarantee on the outcome and "demoralising" the entire army.

Sports Shorts: Advani secures IBSF World Snooker C'ship title

Sports Shorts: Advani secures IBSF World Snooker C'ship title

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

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

Who is Advani hinting at with Emergency remarks, asks Sena

Who is Advani hinting at with Emergency remarks, asks Sena

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

In its mouthpiece, Saamna, the Sena said that the veteran's comments about the Emergency cannot be ignored.

Advani elected NDA's working chairman

Advani elected NDA's working chairman

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

Senior BJP leader L K Advani was on Sunday elected unopposed the working chairman of the National Democratic Alliance till incumbent Atal Bihari Vajpayee recovers from ill-health while acting NDA convenor Sharad Yadav has been elected as the convenor.

Pankaj Advani wins Khel Ratna

Pankaj Advani wins Khel Ratna

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

The 21-year-old cueist will be conferred the country's highest sporting honour.

Sethi, Advani crash out

Sethi, Advani crash out

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

World champion Pankaj Advani, former world champion Geet Sethi and former Asian champion Alok Kumar lost to lesser-known cueists in the pre-quarter-finals of the National Billiards Championship.

Advani yatra cut short

Advani yatra cut short

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

The Yatra was scheduled to enter Karnataka this evening from Dhulkhed.

Khurana apologises to Advani

Khurana apologises to Advani

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

Khurana sent the apology letter to Advani through party General Secretary Pramod Mahajan, party sources said.

Advani beats Shandilya for gold

Advani beats Shandilya for gold

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Pankaj Advani beat Ashok Shandilya 76-101, 101-40, 100-0, 100-32 to win the billiards final at the Asian Games.

Yeddyurappa slams Advani for blog slamming K'taka

Yeddyurappa slams Advani for blog slamming K'taka

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Speaking to party colleagues at the BJP party office in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Yeddyurappa said that Advani's views on Karnataka were misplaced

Nikhil Advani to direct desi Homeland

Nikhil Advani to direct desi Homeland

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Purab Kohli and Satyadeep Mishra play the lead in the desi adaptation of Homeland.

Nehru called Patel a 'total communalist': Advani

Nehru called Patel a 'total communalist': Advani

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday raked up another controversy over Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with L K Advani quoting a book to allege that then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru called his home minister a "total communalist" when the latter suggested that army be sent to take over a defiant Hyderabad State after Independence.