News for 'M S Bhaskar'

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'Everyone wants that doctors should fight from the frontlines of the pandemic, but there's no reaction from the government when they fall ill or even die because of it.'

KS was the doyen of strategic thinking in India

KS was the doyen of strategic thinking in India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

C Uday Bhaskar shares his fond memories of the late K Subrahmanyam, who laid the foundation for strategic thinking in India

Unusual summer pics: Catch me if you can!

Unusual summer pics: Catch me if you can!

Rediff.com5 May 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting summer snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!

Kattrin Mozhi Review: Jyotika shines

Kattrin Mozhi Review: Jyotika shines

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Watching a remake is not always fun, but Jyotika excels in the role made famous by Vidya Balan in Tumhari Sulu, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

'Nirmohi Akhada has mislead the media'

'Nirmohi Akhada has mislead the media'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

A day after the Nirmohi Akhara voiced its readiness to cooperate with the Ram Lala Virajman for building a temple in Ayodhya following talks with a Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader, the man who represented the deity in the court said he did not authorise anyone to negotiate on his behalf.

Meet the Diwali patakas!

Meet the Diwali patakas!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Namrata Thakker takes a look at who wore it best at the Diwali parties!

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Buzz: Holding awarded Freedom of the City of London

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

"The granting of the Freedom of the City of London recognises how they have added their voices to the growing global movement to stamp out racism."

Inside story: Bhave shares the ups and downs of being head of Sebi

Inside story: Bhave shares the ups and downs of being head of Sebi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

"The main reason I took up the Sebi job was my training as a public servant. When the PM or the FM asks you to take up a challenge, it is your duty to point out the difficulties but you simply can't say no," he says.

Rizwan case: HC tells CBI to initiate fresh probe

Rizwan case: HC tells CBI to initiate fresh probe

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Over two years after computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rahman was found dead under mysterious circumstances near a railway track here, the Calcutta high court today directed the CBI to register a murder case and initiate the investigations afresh.

United Bank forays into merchant banking

United Bank forays into merchant banking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

"We do not have a presence there right now and will start operations by end of the third quarter of the next fiscal," said the bank's Chairman and Managing Director Bhaskar Sen.

'Put AIFF in order to improve Indian football'

'Put AIFF in order to improve Indian football'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Slamming the All India Football Federation (AIFF) squarely for the declining standards of football in the country, former Iranian international Jamshed Nassiri on Friday asked AIFF to put its house in order with better governance for the standard to rise.

Genelia: I will not give up South films

Genelia: I will not give up South films

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The actress is busy with four different language movies -- Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi!

Orange: An overdose of love

Orange: An overdose of love

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Bhaskar's latest Telugu offering is disappointing and confusing.

Exclusive: Ram Charan Tej on Orange

Exclusive: Ram Charan Tej on Orange

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Chiranjeevi's son talks about his latest Telugu film that also stars Genelia D Souza and Shahzahn Padamsee.

Commonwealth Games: PSUs asked to be sponsors

Commonwealth Games: PSUs asked to be sponsors

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

The government has asked central PSUs to sponsor the Commonwealth Games even as state-owned firms, including the Railways, have already committed Rs 200 crore (rs 2 billion) for a "good cause".

Review: Why aren't you watching Anaarkali Of Aarah?

Review: Why aren't you watching Anaarkali Of Aarah?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Anaarkali Of Aarah is a tale well told.

Ayodhya verdict deferment evokes mixed reactions

Ayodhya verdict deferment evokes mixed reactions

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The Supreme Court's order deferring the Ayodhya verdict title suit by the Allahabad High Court to September 28 has evoked mixed reaction from the litigants of the 60-year-old dispute.

PSUs may have to fund CSR from net profit

PSUs may have to fund CSR from net profit

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Corporate social responsibility for a state-owned firm may no more be a "photo opportunity" for its chairman but would involve people-centric projects to be funded by 2-5 per cent of the company's net profits.

No political nominees on PSU boards as IDs

No political nominees on PSU boards as IDs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The government has now made it "practically impossible" for political appointees to find a place on the boards of the public sector units (PSUs) as independent directors (IDs), a top official said.

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Insurance experts said since it may be difficult to set a tariff or fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment, an indicative rate chart has been proposed.

Monkey catchers, porcupines and lollypops

Monkey catchers, porcupines and lollypops

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama will be in India on November 6 for his longest State visit yet. Apart from our own coverage, we provide you this one-stop blog of what the world media is saying about the visit and its significance

'Mumbai can't take more population from outside'

'Mumbai can't take more population from outside'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Maharashtra Minister of State for Urban Development Bhaskar Jadhav on Friday called for a consensus among all political parties to check migration to Mumbai.

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The street-fighter attitude is what keeps Rane going even at 69. The expectation is -- at least in the BJP camp -- that he will be itching for a battle royale with the Shiv Sena in its bastions.

Villagers on how SEZs  will affect their lives

Villagers on how SEZs will affect their lives

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Villagers from Raigad and Nashik in Maharashtra and Mangalore in Karnataka speak about how their lives and livelihoods will be affected by special economic zones in their regions.

PSUs to employ 31,000 more in 2010-11

PSUs to employ 31,000 more in 2010-11

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Public sector units, which saw a reduction in their head count in 2008-09 due to voluntary retirement schemes, have started hiring again and may return to the 2007-08 level of 15.66 lakh (1.566 million) employees this fiscal, a senior official said.

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

India reports 6 cases of UK coronavirus strain

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

All these persons have been kept in single room isolation at designated health care facilities by respective state governments and their close contacts have also been put under quarantine, the ministry said.

I-League: Sporting Clube appeal player bookings

I-League: Sporting Clube appeal player bookings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Sporting Clube de Goa on Monday appealed to the match commissioner to reconsider the red card given by referee P Bhaskar to defender Samananda Singh and yellow card to Junior Obagbemiro in their I-League match against Churchill Brothers on Saturday.

PIX: Kangana parties with Raveena, Dhanush

PIX: Kangana parties with Raveena, Dhanush

Rediff.com28 May 2015

R Madhavan soaks in the fun as well.

Bye bye Maggi? Suggest a healthy alternative!

Bye bye Maggi? Suggest a healthy alternative!

Rediff.com26 May 2015

With India's brand of beloved instant noodles facing the threat of a ban, we are inviting you, our dear readers, to suggest alternatives!

Lawyers' profession reached to 'most worst condition, only aim to fill pockets': HC judge

Lawyers' profession reached to 'most worst condition, only aim to fill pockets': HC judge

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

"A person who not even passed eighth standard got an MA degree through open university and became advocate and even started an association" the judge observed.

Kareena: 'Never worked with 3 heroines before'

Kareena: 'Never worked with 3 heroines before'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'After people watch this film, their thinking towards women will change.'

PIX: Nimrat Kaur, Aditi Rao Hydari party with Richa Chaddha

PIX: Nimrat Kaur, Aditi Rao Hydari party with Richa Chaddha

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Bollywood's stars party hard. We bring you the pictures.

Why Nixon detested Indira and other stories

Why Nixon detested Indira and other stories

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

C Uday Bhaskar reviews Nixon, Indira and India: Politics and beyond by Kalyani Shankar.

Varun, Anushka, Aamir, Alia... #PadManChallenge

Varun, Anushka, Aamir, Alia... #PadManChallenge

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Are *you* ready for the PadManChallenge?

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The manner in which a large proportion of common people have mortgaged their rationality and questioning spirit to let hatred, prejudice, and bigotry take over their minds is a cause of worry, observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Ram Charan Teja's next after Magadheera

Ram Charan Teja's next after Magadheera

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The actor is moving on to his next project tentatively titled Orange, a romantic entertainer to be directed by Bhaskar.

Several hurt in violence at Osmania campus

Several hurt in violence at Osmania campus

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

The situation in Osmania University campus aggravated late on Sunday night as the police made a lathicharge and fired rubber bullets second time to disperse the students.

Rupesh Shah on winning run in World billiards

Rupesh Shah on winning run in World billiards

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Indian cueist was unstoppable in the 150-up format, beating Ireland's Wayne Doyle, England's Aaron Davies, Australia's Grant Meadley and Vietnam's Long Nguyen Thanh to take the top position in Group A.

Gambhir, Dhawan to open for Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Gambhir, Dhawan to open for Delhi in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Veteran opener Gautam Gambhir and fit-again Shikhar Dhawan are set to open the innings for a bolstered Delhi side that is desperate to log home six points against Team Rajasthan in their sixth round Ranji Trophy group B encounter, in Wayanad, on Monday.

This is no fake Currency

This is no fake Currency

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Director Swathi Bhaskar's first directorial venture Currency starring Jayasurya and Mukesh shows is not bad.