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Advani easily wins opener

Advani easily wins opener

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

The ace Indian cueist beat John Hartely of England in the opening match of the World Billiards Championship.

CBI acquitted Advani: CPI-M

CBI acquitted Advani: CPI-M

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Sitaram Yechury said the party will make a detailed comment after studying the order of the special court.

It's turning point, says Advani

It's turning point, says Advani

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

Hailing the BJP's spectacular victory in Gujarat, its senior leader L K Advani on Sunday said the vote against "vilification" campaign by the Congress was a "turning point" for national politics, signalling the party's "comeback" ahead of next general elections.

Advani blasts PM over 'indefensible defence'

Advani blasts PM over 'indefensible defence'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

Bhartiya Janata Party veteran leader Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday blasted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for putting up "indefensible defence" of bribery his Congress Party paid to survive the trust vote in the Lok Sabha in July 2008, in the wake of the WikiLeaks expose by citing the 2009 elections as the answer to the charge.

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Some have been cherry-picked to assert the BJP's supremacy over its allies or, significantly, its leaders who charted an independent course in the recent past.

Why We LOVE Tamannaah!

Why We LOVE Tamannaah!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Tamannaah Bhatia is on a roll and we just can't look away.

'Gadkari-Vivekananda row similar to Advani-Jinnah issue'

'Gadkari-Vivekananda row similar to Advani-Jinnah issue'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Bharatiya Janata Party's oldest ally Shiv Sena on Tuesday said that while L K Advani "lost ground" due to the controversy over his remarks on Jinnah, similarly Nitin Gadkari has been jolted because of the Swami Vivekananda comments row.

Sports Shorts: Cuest Advani wins 17th world title

Sports Shorts: Cuest Advani wins 17th world title

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

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

Advani, Merchant score contrasting wins

Advani, Merchant score contrasting wins

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Advani easily beat Jin Long of China 4-1 while Merchant edged past Hong Kong's Chi Wai Au 4-3 in the World snooker championships.

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Pankaj Advani cruises into last 16 of 6 Red World Championship

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Indian cueist, who maintained a clean slate in the group stage with an all-win record, trounced Germany's Lukas Kleckers 6-0.

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

There is no use of the BJP targeting the likes of Mamata Banerjee and M K Stalin, directly by the party's political bosses, both in Delhi and the respective state capitals, or even using the Raj Bhavans to fire those salvos from. Successive elections have proved that it's counter-productive, if anything. But the BJP is yet to understand it, acknowledge it, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi has great potential: Advani

Modi has great potential: Advani

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

"We have many potential leaders, but I have little doubt that very few of the others have proved their ability in the matter of governance and development as Narendra Modi has already proved," said Advani.

Advani mulls another rath yatra

Advani mulls another rath yatra

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former deputy prime minister Lal Kishenchand Advani is contemplating another rath yatra to pay homage to those who sacrificed everything for the country's freedom.

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Is There Really No Alternative To Modi?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'Are we so ready to believe that in this country whose virtues we constantly shout from the rooftops, there is no single person -- other than Modi -- in a minimum of 272 elected MPs with the talent and ability to lead this country?' asks Prem Panicker.

Advani never lies. He always speaks the truth: Mulayam

Advani never lies. He always speaks the truth: Mulayam

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday showered praise on Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani and used his comments to lash out at his son Akhilesh Yadav's government in Uttar Pradesh.

Advani aims for World Billiards title

Advani aims for World Billiards title

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

The new World Snooker Champion is eager to convert his win into a grand double at the World Billiards Championships in Hyderabad next month.

Advani to skip Modi's 'Hoonkar' rally in Patna

Advani to skip Modi's 'Hoonkar' rally in Patna

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani, who shares a warm relation with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar notwithstanding the severing of ties with the Janata Dal-United, will skip the party's October 27 rally.

Modi, Advani can never become PM, says Lalu

Modi, Advani can never become PM, says Lalu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Former Bihar Chief Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Sunday said Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani will never become the prime minister of the country.

Advani on his latest book

Advani on his latest book

Rediff.com21 Mar 2008

Leader of Opposition L K Advani has contended that he had no desire to become BJP president again after the 2004 shock defeat which had depleted the NDA's strength in the Lok Sabha from 304 to 186. The responsibility for the defeat was collective and there was no question of pinning the blame on any individual, Advani wrote in his book My Country My Life.

Happy to be achieving in both billiards and snooker: Advani

Happy to be achieving in both billiards and snooker: Advani

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

He has achieved a legendary status after pocketing 15th world title and India's most celebrated cueist Pankaj Advani derives a lot of satisfaction from the fact that he has successfully managed the tough balancing act of playing snooker and billiards at such a high level.

Advani shocks Peter Ebdon on way to last 16

Advani shocks Peter Ebdon on way to last 16

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Eight-time World champion Pankaj Advani continued his fine run to enter the pre-quarter-finals of the third European Players Tour Championship (PTC) of the season, the Bluebell Wood Open, being held at Doncaster Dome, in Sheffield.

More Pictures From Kiara-Sidharth's Wedding

More Pictures From Kiara-Sidharth's Wedding

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Did Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra just give us a sneak peek into their haldi ceremony?

Ready For John-Sharvari's Vedaa?

Ready For John-Sharvari's Vedaa?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

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'Advani not automatically PM candidate'

'Advani not automatically PM candidate'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Asked whether it meant that Advani should not be considered PM-in-waiting, he said, "No, this is not what I am saying. Whenever a decision is taken on the issue within the party and the NDA, you will be told."

Political ego reason behind corruption: Advani

Political ego reason behind corruption: Advani

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Terming corruption as the biggest problem facing the country, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Saturday said it emanated from the ego of the political class.

Advani makes last eight

Advani makes last eight

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

The Indian champion overcame a late challenge from Tian Pengfei of China to make the grade in the World Under-21 snooker championship.

Jaitley row: Opposition latches on to Advani parallel

Jaitley row: Opposition latches on to Advani parallel

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Opposition on Tuesday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signalled to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to quit in the wake of DDCA row.

Advani's dream run ends; loses in quarters

Advani's dream run ends; loses in quarters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Pankaj Advani lost to world No 2 Judd Trump of England in the last-eight of the BetVictor Welsh Open Pro Snooker Series at Newport, Wales, on Friday.

Kiara, Vicky On Life After Marriage

Kiara, Vicky On Life After Marriage

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Kiara Advani and Vicky Kaushal got candid about their personal and professional lives on Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan.

Cong's poll compulsions defined Cabinet rejig: Advani

Cong's poll compulsions defined Cabinet rejig: Advani

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

"Honest ministers were demoted and punished (in Cabinet reshuffle) while those who matter in elections are allotted berths in the Manmohan Singh Cabinet," he said. Advani said he was disappointed with the "spate of scams tumbling out of the Centre's closet".

Parliament adjournments: Pranab meets Advani

Parliament adjournments: Pranab meets Advani

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee met Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha L K Advani on Wednesday amidst speculations that the present monsoon session may be curtailed.

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

World Billiards: Advani, Sethi continue great form

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Seven-time World champion Pankaj Advani, veteran Geet Sethi and Dhruv Sitwala continued their unbeaten run in the Time Format after outplaying their rivals in the World Billiards Championships in Leeds on Sunday.

Advani takes on Frankenstein monster at UNGA

Advani takes on Frankenstein monster at UNGA

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Terming terrorism as a 'Frankenstein monster', senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has said that the global community cannot afford to adopt "selective approaches" in dealing with terrorist groups and use of terrorism as an instrument of state policy is short-sighted.

Pankaj Advani wins IBSF World billiards

Pankaj Advani wins IBSF World billiards

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The defending champion beat countryman Dhruv Sitwala in the final.

Asiad roundup: Advani opens gold account

Asiad roundup: Advani opens gold account

Rediff.com14 Nov 2010

Star cueist Pankaj Advani provided the first gold medal for India in the 16th Asian Games by clinching the title in billards singles while the shooters accounted for a silver and bronze on the second day of competitions in Guangzhou on Sunday.