News for 'National Treasure'

HI chief thanks Norman, hopeful of podium finish in Paris

HI chief thanks Norman, hopeful of podium finish in Paris

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The former captain, however, rejected Norman's claim of factionalism in HI, saying all is well within the federation.

'This Budget gives no road map for employment'

'This Budget gives no road map for employment'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

What Piyush Goyal had to say on the Union Budget.

'Who will carry Birju Maharaj's legacy forward?'

'Who will carry Birju Maharaj's legacy forward?'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'To match his passion for his craft is impossible.' 'I don't know of any Kathak dancer who can equal his passion.'

Forests will rescue India, says Jairam Ramesh

Forests will rescue India, says Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Before the crucial United Nations conference on climate change in Copenhagen during December 2009, India is strengthening its argument to avoid any rigorous capping on its carbon emissions. Here, Minister of State Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh explains how forest cover of India will help.

Ayodhya seers join protest against Adipurush, seek its ban

Ayodhya seers join protest against Adipurush, seek its ban

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Joining the chorus against the film, the Samajwadi Party said the faithful are hurt by its "cheap and superficial dialogues" and that the film was part of an "agenda".

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

In 3rd conviction, Imran, wife sentenced to 14 years in jail

In 3rd conviction, Imran, wife sentenced to 14 years in jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 14 years in prison on Wednesday in a corruption case for retaining expensive state gifts when he was in power, dealing another blow to the jailed former premier, a day after he was handed a 10-year jail term for leaking sensitive state secrets.

'Dhoni is India's modern icon'

'Dhoni is India's modern icon'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

As he led India to a historic World Cup victory, India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been described as the "modern icon" of the country by the Sunday Telegraph.

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its first chargesheet in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), official sources said on Saturday.

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the incomparable Balraj Sahni at his finest in his final role.

Raje writes to PM on quota for Gujjars

Raje writes to PM on quota for Gujjars

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The chief minister has recommended 4 to 6 per cent additional quota under nomadic cateogry to certain castes including Gurjars, and 10 to 20 per cent to Rajputs, Brahmins, and Vaishyas under EBC, BJP national treasurer Ramdas Agarwal, who is also the Chairman of Gurjar special package committee, told reporters after a party meeting.

Cong names candidates for all 40 Mizoram assembly seats amid Rahul's visit

Cong names candidates for all 40 Mizoram assembly seats amid Rahul's visit

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The Congress candidates were announced on a day former party chief Rahul Gandhi arrived in Aizawl on a two-day campaign visit.

IPL media rights value can touch USD 50 billion: Dhumal

IPL media rights value can touch USD 50 billion: Dhumal

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal believes that the media rights value of the league has the potential to touch a staggering USD 50 billion over the next two decades, provided it keeps innovating and improvising with fans' interests in mind.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

Modi gifts Macron sandalwood sitar replica, Pochampally silk ikat for wife

Modi gifts Macron sandalwood sitar replica, Pochampally silk ikat for wife

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a sandalwood replica of the sitar to French President Emanuel Macron and Pochampally silk ikat in a sandalwood box to his wife Brigitte Macron, officials said on Friday.

Soccer legend Pele hospitalized again

Soccer legend Pele hospitalized again

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Three-time World Cup winner Pele was taken to hospital on Monday with an urinary infection, local media have reported, the second time this month he has been admitted for medical treatment.

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran will become the next WFI President.

Mamata reappoints nephew Abhishek as TMC gen secy; Sinha in, O'Brien out

Mamata reappoints nephew Abhishek as TMC gen secy; Sinha in, O'Brien out

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The party brought back Yashwant Sinha as its national vice-president.

I-T has withdrawn Rs 65 cr from our bank accounts, claims Cong

I-T has withdrawn Rs 65 cr from our bank accounts, claims Cong

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Party treasurer Ajay Maken has claimed that "democracy will be over if the action of probe agencies goes unchecked" and said the Congress has full faith in the judiciary.

Have you met the Ustad?

Have you met the Ustad?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Have you ever met the maestro or experienced his magic?

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

SLC takes legal action against Sports Minister

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Sri Lankan Cricket, on Wednesday, slapped a defamation lawsuit against sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe for making "damaging defamatory statements" against it, deepening the administrative crisis in the country.

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Javadekar meets Naidu in Hyderabad; TDP-BJP alliance safe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

After stating openly that the Telugu Desam Party would fight the elections without the Bharatiya Janata Party in Seemandhra, TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu has now agreed to keep the alliance alive.

Why Elena Norman resigned as Hockey India CEO

Why Elena Norman resigned as Hockey India CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Hockey India's long-serving CEO, Elena Norman resigned from her post on Tuesday, February 27. Norman steps down after holding the position for nearly 13 years.

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Flags fly at half mast as India mourns Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

As India observes state mourning on Sunday over Queen Elizabeth II's death, many people questioned the decision after the government's attempts to remove 'symbols of slavery' by rechristening Rajpath and unveiling a new naval ensign drawing inspiration from Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Americans bid final farewell to Reagan

Americans bid final farewell to Reagan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

In his tribute, President George W Bush described Reagan as "a great man, a historic leader and a national treasure".

Indiana Jones IV: The Review

Indiana Jones IV: The Review

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull is in that ludicrous, over-the-top Indy style, and all the stuff you need is intact. The film isn't a good movie, but it's fun as hell.

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

August 23, the day the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface, would be celebrated as 'National Space Day'.

Alexander loses box-office war

Alexander loses box-office war

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

PIX: Tendulkar felicitates the World Champions!

PIX: Tendulkar felicitates the World Champions!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday felicitated the India Under-19 women's cricket team, who won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in South Africa.

Pele out of intensive care, his kidney functions to be assessed again

Pele out of intensive care, his kidney functions to be assessed again

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Pele was doing well without medical complications, and was lucid and eating well.

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, as per official sources, began at 3:30 am and involved as many as 300 NIA officials from across its various offices.

Respect national sentiment, Sports Ministry to IOC

Respect national sentiment, Sports Ministry to IOC

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Determined to go ahead with the regulation to limit the tenure of sports bosses, the Sports Ministry on Wednesday requested International Olympic Committee (IOC) to respect India's "national sentiments" and help the government give the country a "better deal".

Ticket wrangle: Rajasthan BJP MP quits

Ticket wrangle: Rajasthan BJP MP quits

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

Sources close to him said senior leaders are trying to persuade him to withdraw his resignation.

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Osama's secret treasure trove revealed!

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Here are the things we know about Osama and his terror group from the documents.

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Birj Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI president

French hearts beat for Henry

French hearts beat for Henry

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

The Confederations Cup has conferred the unofficial title of national treasure on Henry by an adoring French public.

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Binny & Co Take Charge At BCCI

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Roger Binny was elected unopposed at the BCCI's AGM in Mumbai alongside Jay Amit Shah, who was re-elected secretary for a second successive term.