News for 'Mukherjee'

Sabyasachi Mukherjee: A conjurer of lost time

Sabyasachi Mukherjee: A conjurer of lost time

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Nostalgia helps Sabyasachi Mukherjee, inarguably India's most talented fashion designer, stay relevant discovers Shaikh Ayaz.

Meity plans jobs push in proposed electronic components PLI scheme

Meity plans jobs push in proposed electronic components PLI scheme

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is looking at a proposal to generate 1.5-2 direct jobs for every Rs 1 crore invested by companies under the proposed electronic components production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. If this plan fructifies, a Rs 10,000 crore investment under the proposed PLI scheme would bring with it the expectation of creating 15,000-20,000 direct jobs in electronic components sector.

President Mukherjee arrives in Ho Chi Minh City

President Mukherjee arrives in Ho Chi Minh City

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee arrived in this historic Vietnamese city on Tuesday as part of his four-day state visit to the country. The tour of the city, formerly called Saigon, is the second and the last leg of Mukherjee's visit to the Southeast Asian country which he is visiting to bolster bilateral ties especially in areas of defence, security and energy.

Students protesting coaching centre deaths detained

Students protesting coaching centre deaths detained

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

A few students were detained after they staged a protest in Old Rajinder Nagar in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding action against those responsible for the deaths of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in the area, and compensation for their families.

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'I want to ask the Congress only one question: What is more important than election management in politics?'

After monsoon lull, price pressure, are cement stocks worth buying?

After monsoon lull, price pressure, are cement stocks worth buying?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The Indian cement industry is hopeful of greener pastures after a long period of stress led by pricing pressures and other factors. The second half of FY25 is expected to bring respite due to price hikes, cost benefits and higher volumes, said analysts. The optimistic momentum also makes cement stocks attractive, analysts added, advising to buy dips following a period of bearish sentiment in these stocks.

President Mukherjee's daughter harassed online; shames 'pervert'

President Mukherjee's daughter harassed online; shames 'pervert'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The Congress leader said she would lodge a complaint with the cyber cell of Delhi Police.

Ola Cabs CEO Hemant Bakshi quits, firm to lay off 10-15% staff

Ola Cabs CEO Hemant Bakshi quits, firm to lay off 10-15% staff

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Ride-hailing company Ola Mobility CEO Hemant Bakshi has resigned from the company within four months of joining it, according to sources privy to the development. Sources also said that the company is planning to lay off 10-15 per cent employees.

Aattam: The Play Wins Top National Award

Aattam: The Play Wins Top National Award

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sooraj R Barjatya was judged Best Director for the Hindi movie Uunchai at the National Film Awards.

President Mukherjee's proactive one year in office

President Mukherjee's proactive one year in office

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

He has been an active President but Pranab Mukherjee still remains a copybook Head of State who would go by the Constitution and not venture beyond.

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

What Makes Kajol So Feisty At 50

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

If there's one thing the full-of-beans star knows, it's how to stay happy, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Asian Games: Sutirtha-Ayhika sign off with bronze for India's only TT medal

Asian Games: Sutirtha-Ayhika sign off with bronze for India's only TT medal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Sutirtha and Ayhika had shocked the reigning world champion Chinese pair of Chen Meng and Yidi Wang in the quarter-finals.

Anasuya Sengupta Makes History At Cannes

Anasuya Sengupta Makes History At Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Anasuya Sengupta became the first Indian to win the Best Actress award in the Un Certain Regard segment of the Cannes Film Festival.

N-deal: Rice speaks to Mukherjee

N-deal: Rice speaks to Mukherjee

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Monday spoke to External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee over telephone about the bilateral nuclear deal. During the conversation, Rice conveyed to Mukherjee that the US was keen on moving ahead with the civilian nuclear deal, informed State Department spokesman Sean McCormack. McCormack said, "She (Rice) still supports it going forward. We have conveyed that to the Indian government at a number of different levels."

What President Mukherjee likes to eat

What President Mukherjee likes to eat

Rediff.com25 May 2017

He is not one for eating out, reveals Himanshu Sehgal of My Yellow Plate.

I have no retirement or succession plans: Rajiv Bajaj

I have no retirement or succession plans: Rajiv Bajaj

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Bajaj Auto is gearing up to launch clean-energy vehicles including another motorcycle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), showcase ethanol-powered motorcycles and three-wheelers next month, as well as launch a new Chetak platform early next year, as it closes in on hitting 100,000 monthly sales from clean-energy vehicles this festival season. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Bajaj Auto managing director Rajiv Bajaj said these initiatives were part of the firm's broader goal to achieve monthly sales of 100,000 clean-energy vehicles this festival season.

Kriti Has No Blues, Only Hues

Kriti Has No Blues, Only Hues

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Sanjana is nervous in California... Kiara-Varun's throwback pic... Daisy enjoys The Great Falls...

Pranab Mukherjee holds pre-budget discussions

Pranab Mukherjee holds pre-budget discussions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told the finance ministers of states that the government would focus on\ninfrastructure, agriculture and employment generating sectors to promote growth and protect jobs.

PIX: Kajol, Rani bid Joy Mukherjee goodbye

PIX: Kajol, Rani bid Joy Mukherjee goodbye

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The late actor passed away on March 9 at the age of 73.

It's not Greek, Mr. Mukherjee

It's not Greek, Mr. Mukherjee

Rediff.com22 May 2012

There hasn't been a single confidence boosting measure by the government in the recent years.

There's something about Pranab Mukherjee

There's something about Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com12 May 2012

When was the last time you saw the majority of the non-Congress political parties rooting for a Congressman as President? So why is the Congress hesitating to name him for the post? Neerja Chowdhury analyses the party's dilemma

Bangladesh PM offers last respects to 'old friend' Suvra Mukherjee

Bangladesh PM offers last respects to 'old friend' Suvra Mukherjee

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met President Pranab Mukherjee and offered her condolences on the demise of his wife Suvra.

We demand safer, just society for women, write eminent persons

We demand safer, just society for women, write eminent persons

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

In a joint statement, they noted that while the incident highlights the prevailing "apathy, misgovernance and lack of accountability" in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, the state government's "apparent inclination" to shield perpetrators rather than protect victims is a "grave miscarriage of justice".

Column: Last call for Mr Mukherjee

Column: Last call for Mr Mukherjee

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The challenge of fiscal empowerment...

Eden curator Mukherjee to visit venue 'till alive'

Eden curator Mukherjee to visit venue 'till alive'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

The India-Pakistan One-dayer to be played in Kolkata on Thursday might be seen as Prabir Mukherjee's last as Eden Gardens curator, but the 83-year-old said he would remain associated with the historical venue as long as he's alive.

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'Politics is a game of public perception and my father felt that by his long disappearances, Rahul Gandhi was losing the battle of perception.'

'Time to reinforce civilisational values,' President Mukherjee

'Time to reinforce civilisational values,' President Mukherjee

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

President Mukherjee warned that "worst impulses of intolerance" are confronting the world and the time has come to reinforce civilisational values that bind us together.

Pranab Mukherjee hopeful of support from Mamata

Pranab Mukherjee hopeful of support from Mamata

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Notwithstanding the current chill in ties between them, United Progressive Alliance's presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee expressed the hope that Trinamool Congress would take a positive decision in his favour.

Molestation case: Bengal Guv shows Raj Bhavan footage to people

Molestation case: Bengal Guv shows Raj Bhavan footage to people

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In the backdrop of a woman employee of Raj Bhavan levelling molestation charges against him, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Thursday showed CCTV footage of the premises of May 2 to common people.

Have you met Pranab Mukherjee? Tell us

Have you met Pranab Mukherjee? Tell us

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Have you had a chance to meet India's 13th President? Tell us about your experience. Share your photos with Mukherjee with us on Zarabol.

Mukherjee to offer sops for exporters

Mukherjee to offer sops for exporters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday met exporters, a day after the release of the April export data which showed the sharpest fall in overseas shipments in 14 years, assuring them he would do his best in the Budget.

Former RS member Dipankar Mukherjee passes away

Former RS member Dipankar Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Dipankar Mukherjee, an engineer-turned-trade unionist and former Rajya Sabha member, died at a hospital in New Delhi on Monday after battling pancreatic cancer.

Tanishaa-Tanuja-Kajol's Kodak Moment

Tanishaa-Tanuja-Kajol's Kodak Moment

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Film and television stars made their way to the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Juhu, north west Mumbai, to celebrate Ashthami.

Pranab Mukherjee to visit Siachen

Pranab Mukherjee to visit Siachen

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

This would be the defence minister's first visit to the world's highest battlefield after taking over office.

Pranab  Mukherjee to skip SAARC meet

Pranab Mukherjee to skip SAARC meet

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee has decided to skip the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Foreign Ministerial meeting in Colombo on Friday and in his absence his deputy E Ahamed would represent India at the meet.

Bengal bandh: BJP workers clash with police

Bengal bandh: BJP workers clash with police

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Daily life was partially affected in West Bengal on Wednesday due to a 12-hour shutdown called by the Bharatiya Janata Party, protesting the police action against demonstrators during a march to the state secretariat.

Who Was The Best Dressed Ambani?

Who Was The Best Dressed Ambani?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Nita, Isha and Shloka Ambani were the real scene stealers.

Actor Joy Mukherjee passes away

Actor Joy Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

The actor was 73.

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

'I've Been Fortunate To Have Lived The Life Of An Athlete'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

As Archana navigates her new path, her time as a top athlete continues to shape her perspective and inspire others.

Watch LIVE! President Pranab Mukherjee's final address to the nation

Watch LIVE! President Pranab Mukherjee's final address to the nation

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

President Pranab Mukherjee will address the nation on the eve of demitting office