News for 'Manas'

Akon comes to Mumbai

Akon comes to Mumbai

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Akon makes a musical tour to India.

IN PICS: From the Himalayas to Greece and beyond

IN PICS: From the Himalayas to Greece and beyond

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

We asked you to send in your unusual travel pictures -- something out of the ordinary that you spotted and caught on camera. Here's a fresh set of responses! And if you want to contribute, post your pictures here!

South Africa keen on 'Amul' model

South Africa keen on 'Amul' model

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Impressed with the success story of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Limited (GCMMF), which sells its products across India under the 'Amul' brand name, South Africa has expressed interest in following this model in its land.

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Hate and violence are an ever-present threat to us.' 'The community is staying vigilant of their surroundings.'

Must read: Dwayne Johnson's adorable post for daughters

Must read: Dwayne Johnson's adorable post for daughters

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The Rock welcomed his third daughter with a heart warming promise and message to his family.

'Congress does not need Trinamool in West Bengal'

'Congress does not need Trinamool in West Bengal'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The Congress, which is a junior partner in Trinamool Congress-led government in West Bengal, does not require the ally to stand on its own feet, West Bengal President Pradip Bhattacharya said on Wednesday.

What do Janet Jackson, Farah Khan, Meryl Streep have in common?

What do Janet Jackson, Farah Khan, Meryl Streep have in common?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Celebs who became mommies after they were well past 40. Janet Jackson just gave birth to her first child at 50!

Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, Kareena... vote!

Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, Kareena... vote!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Stars step out to cast their vote.

'I wanted to capture the silence of India'

'I wanted to capture the silence of India'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

'Where are the 1.3 billion people?' 'I am overwhelmed when I saw my country, my country had come to a standstill.'

Over 15,000 sing National Anthem in unison; create world record

Over 15,000 sing National Anthem in unison; create world record

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

In a rousing display of patriotism and unity, over 15,000 people from the city On Wednesday participated in a mass singing of national anthem Jana Gana Mana, creating a world record in the process.

Former BJP MP Chandan Mitra joins TMC

Former BJP MP Chandan Mitra joins TMC

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Mitra, who had resigned from the BJP a few days ago, is considered close to veteran leader L K Advani.

'Climate change may cause extinction of rare NE flora, fauna'

'Climate change may cause extinction of rare NE flora, fauna'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

The severity of the impact is also likely to be increased due to habitat fragmentations and heavy biotic pressure on natural resources.

Police arrests four for placing bets on IPL matches

Police arrests four for placing bets on IPL matches

Rediff.com19 May 2012

Police caught red-handed four members of a gang, who were allegedly placing bets on IPL matches, during a raid at a marriage palace at Gill road.

PIX: Bollywood pays its last respects to Shilpa Shetty's father

PIX: Bollywood pays its last respects to Shilpa Shetty's father

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

A look at the pictures.

IN PICS: Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary opens for tourists

IN PICS: Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary opens for tourists

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

As the autumn has set the stage for the winter to rule the atmosphere in the picturesque North East India's hills and valleys, enchanting destinations in the region are ready to welcome visitors in the coming tourists' season. K Anurag reports.

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

The Rise of the New Indian Muslim

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'Not afraid to look Muslim, not shy of flaunting her nationalism.' 'With a willingness to fight carrying the Constitution, the Flag, the Anthem, Ambedkar, Gandhi and the chant of 'Hindustan Zindabad',' notes Shekhar Gupta.

BSF helicopter crashes in Raipur, five injured

BSF helicopter crashes in Raipur, five injured

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

A Border Security Force helicopter crashed during a test flight at the Mana airport in Raipur on Sunday injuring five persons, including the pilots, officials said.

PIX: Kareena-Saif party with Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi

PIX: Kareena-Saif party with Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

A look at star arrivals!

'Misuse of central force' charges absurd: Buddha

'Misuse of central force' charges absurd: Buddha

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Thursday described as 'absurd and baseless' Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that central security forces for anti-Maoist operations were being misused by the Communist Party of India-Marxist.

PIX: Kajal Aggarwal, Rana Daggubati help Chennai's flood victims

PIX: Kajal Aggarwal, Rana Daggubati help Chennai's flood victims

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The Telugu film industry reaches out to Chennai.

Sahasram lacks thrills

Sahasram lacks thrills

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

There's not much going for this Malayalam movie.

Cong's Bengal mantra: 'Honourable' tie-up with TC

Cong's Bengal mantra: 'Honourable' tie-up with TC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Undeterred by the controversy surrounding its seat sharing talks with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the Congress has begun moves for an 'honourable alliance' with the Trinamool Congress in poll-bound West Bengal.

Gopinath to handle Thorat's departments for now

Gopinath to handle Thorat's departments for now

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Though Anand Sinha, an executive director at the central bank, was late last month selected as the successor to Thorat, he is yet to get the orders from the finance ministry to assume office.

WB Congress split over poll ties with TC

WB Congress split over poll ties with TC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

A section of state Congress leaders questioned Bhuniya's demand that the party should be given 98 (one-third) of the 294 Assembly seats even before seat-sharing talks began with Trinamool Congress.

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

The big moment from Sunday's Grand Prix of India

The big moment from Sunday's Grand Prix of India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

As the strains of Jana Gana Mana reverberated, there was, says Raja Sen, a shared moment of immense, overwhelming pride at the Buddh International Circuit.

Procedural work delaying deal with Trinamool: Cong

Procedural work delaying deal with Trinamool: Cong

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

The Congress on Thursday sought to explain away the delay in clinching a seat-sharing deal with Trinamool Congress for the Assembly election in West Bengal by citing procedural work.

Cong wants one-third of seats in tie-up with TMC

Cong wants one-third of seats in tie-up with TMC

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

West Bengal Congress on Monday said the party should get one-third of the seats it will contest in alliance with Trinamool Congress in the state assembly polls due in May, replicating the formula adopted during the Lok Sabha polls in 2009.

Pranab quits as Congress' West Bengal state chief

Pranab quits as Congress' West Bengal state chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Senior Congress leader and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee resigned as chief of party's West Bengal unit on Sunday citing "heavy government responsibilities", and Congress Legislature Party leader Manas Ranjan Bhunia was appointed to the post by Sonia Gandhi.

Assam: 6 WWF volunteers abducted

Assam: 6 WWF volunteers abducted

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Six volunteers of the World Wide Fund for Nature were abducted by unidentified militants from a thickly-forested area close to India-Bhutan border in Assam on Sunday evening.The volunteers were working in a tiger monitoring project in Ripu-Chirang Wildlife Sanctuary near Bhutan border to the west of Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam. They were abducted from a place called Ultapani.The security forces have launched a search operation to trace the abducted volunteers.

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The new Lok Sabha will have 300 MPs who have been elected for the first time to the Lower House.

My team is capable of playing in the semis: Afridi

My team is capable of playing in the semis: Afridi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

His team is the surprise of the tournament thus far. And no one is more content than Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi.

Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff celebrate 20 years of Border!

Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff celebrate 20 years of Border!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Border, directed by J P Dutta, has completed 20 years since it released in 1997.

Bollywood pays its last respects to Suniel Shetty's father

Bollywood pays its last respects to Suniel Shetty's father

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Suniel Shetty's father was 93.

PIX: Amitabh-Abhishek attend Suniel Shetty's father's funeral

PIX: Amitabh-Abhishek attend Suniel Shetty's father's funeral

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Suniel Shetty's friends came down to pay their last respects.

Counter TC's campaign against Cong: Pranab

Counter TC's campaign against Cong: Pranab

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Reflecting new strains in the Congress-Trinamool tie up, Union minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday asked his party to counter Mamata Banerjee's charge that Congress was responsible for the break up of the alliance for the upcoming civic polls.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya mingle with Ranbir Kapoor

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya mingle with Ranbir Kapoor

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Abhijit Roy: A team man

Abhijit Roy: A team man

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

When he takes over as the CEO of Berger Paints in June 2012, he would have spent over 16 years with the company in different capacities. He had begun this journey in 1994 as a product manager.

Congress cautions TC over violence among workers

Congress cautions TC over violence among workers

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

The Congress in West Bengal cautioned that the hold-up of a party leader from membership drive allegedly by Trinamool Congress activists in East Midnapore district of West Bengal could cast a shadow on relations between the two parties in the poll-bound state.

PIX: Priyanka, Sonakshi, Raveena at a store launch

PIX: Priyanka, Sonakshi, Raveena at a store launch

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Check out the star arrivals.