News for 'Mani Shankar'

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Nearly 40 per cent of IITians sitting for placements in 2024 are yet to receive job offers, showing a doubling of the 'unplaced' in the last three years from 19 per cent in 2021-2022 to 38 per cent in 2023-2024.

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's last rites were performed with full state honours.

What Modi, Digvijaya, Sena are saying

What Modi, Digvijaya, Sena are saying

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Let us take a look at the reactions across the political spectrum to the hanging of Parliament attack accused Afzal Guru

Pant's captaincy under lens as struggling DC take on inconsistent GT

Pant's captaincy under lens as struggling DC take on inconsistent GT

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Rishabh Pant's leadership skills will be under scrutiny as a struggling Delhi Capitals would seek a much-improved performance from their bowlers when they take on an inconsistent Gujarat Titans in the IPL in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Karti takes jibe at Cong organisational rejig in TN

Karti takes jibe at Cong organisational rejig in TN

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Tagging a tweet on the organisational changes by the party in Tamil Nadu, Karti Chidambaram tweeted, "These jumbo committees serve no purpose. 32 VP, 57 GS, 104 Secretaries. None will have any authority which means no accountability."

'Banks will continue infrastructure projects financing'

'Banks will continue infrastructure projects financing'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

'Banks make money because they take the right credit calls. So they need to focus on risk mitigation rather than risk avoidance.'

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the Election Commission data, 30 out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha seats went to the BJP-led coalition in the latest elections, a sharp drop compared with 39 in 2019 and lower than the tallies of 2014 (31) and 2009 (32).

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Indrajith ton powers TN to semis, Rajasthan crush Kerala

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Indrajith ton powers TN to semis, Rajasthan crush Kerala

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Baba Indrajith helped himself to a fine hundred while another senior campaigner Vijay Shankar scored a half-century as Tamil Nadu cruised into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

On Pakistan Day, MoS Singh dines with separatists

On Pakistan Day, MoS Singh dines with separatists

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Minister of State for External Affairs Minister V K Singh on Monday represented the government at the Pakistan National Day reception.

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While 'Ram' and 'Sita' were the preferred names for many, a baby boy born to a Muslim family in the district hospital in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, was named Ram Rahim by his grandmother.

Now, a film on L K Advani

Now, a film on L K Advani

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

It will be a documentary, to be directed by Mani Shankar.

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Bhupesh Baghel, others booked in Mahadev betting app case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate, which has been investigating the Mahadev app-linked money laundering case for more than a year, alleged in the past that its probe has shown involvement of various high-ranking politicians and bureaucrats from Chhattisgarh, where the two main promoters of the app hail from.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Jolt to Congress as Indore candidate joins BJP before polls

Jolt to Congress as Indore candidate joins BJP before polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The Congress had fielded Bam against sitting BJP MP Shankar Lalwani from the Indore Lok Sabha seat, where polling will be held on May 13.

'By blocking GST, does Cong want liquor to be cheaper?'

'By blocking GST, does Cong want liquor to be cheaper?'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Aiyar has contended that this results in revenue loss, malpractices and even death of people consuming illicit liquor

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

While almost all the members belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance took oath by swearing in the name of god, Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, who was re-elected to the Upper House from Maharashtra, took oath affirming his allegiance to the Constitution of India.

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Time Has Come For Women's Reservation Bill

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Women politicians bring to politics and policy a sensitivity that most of their male counterparts, at least until a generation back, lacked.

All eyes on Panyda, Gill as MI take on Titans

All eyes on Panyda, Gill as MI take on Titans

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Hardik Pandya will be aiming to build on the rich legacy of his predecessor Rohit Sharma when he begins his Mumbai Indians captaincy stint in the IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans, a team that the star all-rounder himself marshalled over last two seasons, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Pak responsible for delay in visa liberalisation: Aiyar

Pak responsible for delay in visa liberalisation: Aiyar

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Holding Pakistan responsible for delay in implementation of the liberalised visa regime, Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday said relaxation in norms was essential for improving trade relations between the two neighbours.

Bommai ministers fall like nine pins before Congress sweep

Bommai ministers fall like nine pins before Congress sweep

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Several ministers of the Basavaraj Bommai-led Bharatiya Janata Party government, and the assembly speaker, lost the elections, the results of which were declared on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Modi's 3D avatar fetches a Guiness record

PHOTOS: Modi's 3D avatar fetches a Guiness record

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The 3D broadcasts of the speeches of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi during the 2012 Assembly elections have entered the Guiness Book of World Records, he stated on Thursday.

Ready for punishment if Cong suffers damage in Gujarat: Aiyar

Ready for punishment if Cong suffers damage in Gujarat: Aiyar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Aiyar, who was suspended on Thursday, said the Congress party had given him a lot and there was no future for India without the party.

BJP MPs give privilege notice against Aiyar in RS

BJP MPs give privilege notice against Aiyar in RS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

After raising strong objections to Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's comments allegedly comparing Members of Parliament shouting slogans in the Well of Parliament with animals -- three Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Friday gave a notice in the Rajya Sabha for alleged breach of privilege by him.

'Rahul Gandhi is creating a bad image in the eyes of the public for Savarkar'

'Rahul Gandhi is creating a bad image in the eyes of the public for Savarkar'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'The Opposition thinks since the ruling party is following Savarkar's Hindutva philosophy, they want to regain their lost political mileage (by attacking Savarkar).' 'By doing so, they think they will get their power back.'

Cong muted in anti-communal response in Guj: Aiyar

Cong muted in anti-communal response in Guj: Aiyar

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Ruing that his party is giving a "muted response" to the challenge of communalism in Narendra Modi-ruled Gujarat, senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Friday said the communal contagion has also "infected" his own partymen in the state.

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Behind its high-decibel campaign, powered by well-organised party machinery, the BJP also appears to have made a slight departure from its 'next generation' approach to stay ahead of an aggressive Congress and enhance its prospects of securing a majority of seats.

Nagpur flood toll rises to 4; govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid to kin of victims

Nagpur flood toll rises to 4; govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid to kin of victims

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Four persons, including a 53-year-old bedridden paralysed woman, died due to flooding after heavy rains in Nagpur, the police said on Saturday.

BJP can't hold Chintan Shivir, it's an RSS puppet: Aiyar

BJP can't hold Chintan Shivir, it's an RSS puppet: Aiyar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

"They (BJP) should announce their leader. They are fighting like cats and dogs. We are having our 'Chintan Shivir' here, they can't even hold a 'Shivir' like this because they are the puppets of RSS what will they think. They are anxious, but they very well twisted the words and said that it's not Congress's 'Chintan Shivir' but the Congress is nervous. This is their thinking. The people have rejected them," Congress MP Mani Shankar Aiyar said.

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Sonam Stuns At Dior Night of Sequins

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Glimpses from the Christian Dior Womenswear Fall 2023 show which took place at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.

Jethmalani's black money remarks create flutter in RS

Jethmalani's black money remarks create flutter in RS

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Noted advocate and Bharatiya Janata Party member Ram Jethmalani on Thursday created a flutter in the Rajya Sabha when he made certain remarks against persons having money stashed away in Swiss banks.

'Politicians are not intolerant. We can accept criticism'

'Politicians are not intolerant. We can accept criticism'

Rediff.com17 May 2012

India is increasingly becoming a 'democracy of sound bytes' because of 'undue' coverage given by the media to disruptions in Parliament and not to serious debates. This was the general sense expressed by politicians across the board who nudged the media -- both electronic and print -- to cover less the noise in Parliament and give more weightage and coverage to serious issues that are raised in the House.

Aiyar blasts UPA handling of Anna; praises Pranab

Aiyar blasts UPA handling of Anna; praises Pranab

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Diplomat-turned-politician Mani Shankar Aiyar on Friday tore into United Progressive Alliance's handling of Anna Movement, which he said was a "Frankenstein monster" created by the central government itself.

Aiyar hindered CWG work: Maken

Aiyar hindered CWG work: Maken

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Sports Minister Ajay Maken has accused former minister Mani Shankar Aiyar of playing an 'irreparable obstructionist role' in the Commonwealth Games projects resulting in cost escalation.

Pak PM discusses Nobel Peace Prize with Indian MPs

Pak PM discusses Nobel Peace Prize with Indian MPs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

During a meeting with a visiting Indian parliamentary delegation on Wednesday evening, the lawmakers, including former ministers Mani Shankar Aiyar and Yashwant Sinha, noted that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had "rightly said that Yusuf Raza Gilani was a man of peace".

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

10 Tamil Romantic Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

In the mood for romance but don't know which movies to watch? Tamil cinema has a lot to offer on OTT, and Arjun Menon lists his favourites.

Bofors scam: Classic case of chor machaye shor!

Bofors scam: Classic case of chor machaye shor!

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Bofors affair wasn't a scam at all. It was a sting mounted by the mysterious 'N' of the Ardbo diaries, writes Mani Shankar Aiyar

Cong leaders on Modi: Merchant of lies, mouse, Ravan

Cong leaders on Modi: Merchant of lies, mouse, Ravan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday came under sharp attack from Congress leaders including Mani Shankar Aiyer who compared him with demon king Ravana and also called him asatya ka saudagar (merchant of falsehood).