News for 'Mukherjee'

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.'

SC: Profane OTT content can't be regulated by criminalising it

SC: Profane OTT content can't be regulated by criminalising it

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The top court set aside the Delhi high court verdict of March 6, 2023, by which it had upheld an order of the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) asking the Delhi Police to register an FIR in connection with an episode in web series, 'College Romance', against TVF, the show's director Simarpreet Singh and actor Apoorva Arora under the Information Technology Act.

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Congress has been in the crosshairs after demeaning remarks on Ranaut and Mandi were posted on the social media handles of its leaders Supriya Shrinate and H S Ahir.

Bollywood mourns death of Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Bollywood mourns death of Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Rediff.com27 Aug 2006

"An era in Indian films has ended."

Punters bet big on Pranab Mukherjee as President

Punters bet big on Pranab Mukherjee as President

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

"We in the satta bazaar trust Sonia Gandhi's manoeuvring skills. Now that it has become a major ego issue for the UPA, Mamata will be isolated. UPA may manage to get Mukherjee elected as President with the help of Mayawati and other smaller parties," said a bookie from Delhi

Pranab Mukherjee 'qualified' to be President: Ajit Singh

Pranab Mukherjee 'qualified' to be President: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief and Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Monday described Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee as a "qualified" candidate for the post of President but said his views on others were equally positive.

Malay Mukherjee new CEO of Essar Steel

Malay Mukherjee new CEO of Essar Steel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

Essar Group has announced the appointment of Malay Mukherjee as chief executive officer of its steel business, effective from October 15. He will take charge from current CEO J Mehra, who will assume a new role as director, Essar Group, and will continue to support the promoter-directors in business strategy, investments, corporate relations and corporate governance.

1 injured after vehicles in Pranab Mukherjee's convoy collide

1 injured after vehicles in Pranab Mukherjee's convoy collide

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Four vehicles in President Pranab Mukherjee's convoy collided while moving from Stockholm to Uppsala University.

'Mukherjee commission term may be extended'

'Mukherjee commission term may be extended'

Rediff.com8 May 2005

"Forward block leaders met Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Home Minister Shivraj Patil and requested for extension of the commission's tenure since the probe is incomplete," Bose, a nephew of Netaji, told reporters in Nagpur on Saturday.

Didi did not reject Mukherjee, says TMC leader

Didi did not reject Mukherjee, says TMC leader

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

TMC leaders say party may do a rethink on UPA's choice for President. Kavita Chowdhury reports

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was elected deputy chief minister of Rajasthan along with Prem Chand Bairwa, is a member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and a two-time MLA.

COLUMN: Is this why DMK supported Pranab Mukherjee?

COLUMN: Is this why DMK supported Pranab Mukherjee?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

The flow of funds to Kalignar TV begins on 23rd December 2008 and goes on till August 2009. The Finance Minister during that time was Pranab Mukherjee - the UPA's candidate for the post of Presidency.

Kajol-Raai Laxmi Cheer Ajay Devgn

Kajol-Raai Laxmi Cheer Ajay Devgn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Ajay Devgn's latest directorial venture Bholaa has opened to good reviews. The night before it released in theatres, he took his entire family to a special screening of the film.

'I never think of how old I am'

'I never think of how old I am'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'There is no knowing what will happen tomorrow. Make the best of today.'

Asian Games TT: India men lose in quarters; women exit

Asian Games TT: India men lose in quarters; women exit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Veteran Acantha Sharat Kamal raised his game just in time to help the Indian men's team escape unscathed against Kazakhstan at the Asian Games.

Asian TT Championships: Indian men's team assured of bronze

Asian TT Championships: Indian men's team assured of bronze

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

After a long time, Sharath and Sathiyan find themselves out of the top-100 in the singles rankings and would be looking to make amends in the individual events at the Asian Championships.

China claims 90,000 sq km of India: Mukherjee

China claims 90,000 sq km of India: Mukherjee

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

China illegally claims approximately 90,000 square kilometres of Indian territory including Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Wednesday.

Defence deals by NDA govt may be probed: Mukherjee

Defence deals by NDA govt may be probed: Mukherjee

Rediff.com24 May 2004

The Union defence minister said the new government headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would strive for total transparency in armament purchases.

Karat meets Mukherjee on Indo-US deal

Karat meets Mukherjee on Indo-US deal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Communist Party of India Marxist General Secretary Prakash Karat on Wednesday met External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee in an effort to break the logjam over the India-United States nuclear agreement.Karat went to Mukherjee's residence early in the morning to hold discussions on the issue that has created a stand-off between the government and the Left allies.The meeting assumes significance as it comes hours ahead of the crucial UPA-Left committee meeting.

Rekha, Through The Years

Rekha, Through The Years

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

We flip through our archives and pick some of the best Rekha images through the years.

Mukherjee, the 4th Indian-origin Pulitzer winner

Mukherjee, the 4th Indian-origin Pulitzer winner

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Siddhartha Mukherjee has become the fourth person of Indian origin to bag the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, the first being Gobind Behari Lal way back in 1937.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Can Congress reverse fortunes after 2 consecutive LS poll defeats?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

It is in power on its own only in three states -- Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana -- with a big question mark on whether it can even stake claim to be head of the INDIA bloc.

Rani Mukherjee moves court over Shirdi land

Rani Mukherjee moves court over Shirdi land

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

The sub divisional officer in January this year passed an order to cancel the land sale deal and took possession of Mukherjee's land due to irregularities in the deal. "There are several discrepancies in the order passed by the district collector and we disagree on several observations made in the order," Rani's lawyer Nanasaheb Chaudhary said.

We do not need US help in culling: Mukherjee

We do not need US help in culling: Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The US government had on January 23 offered to check the availability of Tamiflu syrup for children from worldwide stocks, provide technical support for human surveillance, diagnosis, and preparedness and technical support for animal surveillance and culling.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 6

Asian Games: India's Schedule on October 6

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Friday, October 7.

Wipro set to cut hundreds of jobs

Wipro set to cut hundreds of jobs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

After startups and Big Tech, the layoff season may have begun at the $245 billion Indian information-technology (IT) industry. Bengaluru-based IT major Wipro is looking to cut hundreds of jobs, targeting mid-level employees working onsite as the company looks to improve margins, according to a media report, citing two sources. The company has said it is aligning its business and talent to the changing market environment.

I am not running for President: Mukherjee

I am not running for President: Mukherjee

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

In a statement issued in New Delhi, he said United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi will announce the name of the Congress candidate after consultations with allies and supporting parties.

Fire at Delhi coaching institute, students climb down ropes

Fire at Delhi coaching institute, students climb down ropes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Students of a coaching institute in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar area on Thursday smashed windows, climbed down ropes and took the help of ladders in desperate attempts to escape a fire that broke out in the building housing it.

Why it took 42 YEARS to release Joy Mukherjee's Love In Bombay

Why it took 42 YEARS to release Joy Mukherjee's Love In Bombay

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Munjoy Mukherjee discloses his reasons for releasing his father's film.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 30

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Saturday, September 30.

Why Salman Is Jealous Of Mamata Banerjee

Why Salman Is Jealous Of Mamata Banerjee

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'When I was invited by Didi to her house, my only thing was, 'I really want to see if her house is actually that small.' Is it smaller than my house or not?'

Ram ki baat ho gayi, ab...: Uddhav targets Modi

Ram ki baat ho gayi, ab...: Uddhav targets Modi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

They say we became 'Congresswasi'. We didn't become 'Bhajapawasi' even after spending 30 years with the BJP. Then how can we become 'Congresswasi'?

Govt advises President Mukherjee to reject Memon's mercy plea

Govt advises President Mukherjee to reject Memon's mercy plea

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh tonight called on President Pranab Mukherjee and believed to have conveyed government's view that mercy the petition of Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakub Memon be rejected.

Karpoori Thakur awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

Karpoori Thakur awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Thakur, popularly known as 'jannayak', served as chief minister from December 1970 to June 1971 and from December 1977 to April 1979.

Why Alia-Kriti Are So Happy

Why Alia-Kriti Are So Happy

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Film folk were in a celebratory mood, as they prepared to attend the 69th National Film Awards ceremony.

PHOTOS: Fun, laughter at the Mukherjee household in Delhi

PHOTOS: Fun, laughter at the Mukherjee household in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Hours before being sworn in as India's 13th President, Pranab Mukherjee appeared relaxed and in high spirits.

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.