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COVID positive Milkha Singh hospitalised, condition stable

COVID positive Milkha Singh hospitalised, condition stable

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Milkha had earlier said that a couple of house helps had been infected by the virus after which his family underwent tests.

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's involvement only grew under Ratan Tata.

Union Labour Minister Sis Ram Ola dead

Union Labour Minister Sis Ram Ola dead

Rediff.com15 Dec 2013

The 86-year-old Congress leader had been suffering from various ailments, sources in Medanta Medicity said.

Ayurveda doctor joins race for COVID-19 cure

Ayurveda doctor joins race for COVID-19 cure

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'If the trial succeeds, it will become the success of Ayurveda.' 'If it's a failure, it's my failure alone.'

Eight eminent artistes given time till May 2 to vacate govt accommodation

Eight eminent artistes given time till May 2 to vacate govt accommodation

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

A senior Union housing and urban affairs ministry official said out of 28 artistes, there are still around eight who have not moved out of their government accommodations despite multiple notices.

Jaishankar: A surprise pick in Council of Ministers

Jaishankar: A surprise pick in Council of Ministers

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The ex-foreign secy was the government's pointsman for China and the US.

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Legal doyen Fali Nariman passes away

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Nariman received the Padma Bhushan in January 1991 and in 2007, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat.

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Milkha Singh is stable, don't create rumours about him: Rijiju

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also quashed the rumours and wished Milkha a speedy recovery.

ICA gala honors activist from rural Maharashtra

ICA gala honors activist from rural Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

At its 45th annual award gala, Indians for Collective Action, one of the oldest community nonprofits in the Bay Area, honored Indian rural activist Neelima Mishra with the ICA's Social Innovator Award in Santa Clara, California, November 17.

And Manoj Bajpayee turns 50...

And Manoj Bajpayee turns 50...

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

And the fine actor also celebrates 25 years in the movies...

All you needed to know about ISRO's new chief

All you needed to know about ISRO's new chief

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Alur Seelin Kiran Kumar was on Monday appointed as the new Indian Space Research Organisation chief. Kumar succeeds K Radhakrishnan, who retired on December 31, 2014, as the eighth chief of the prestigious space dispensation.

Mark Tully's birth certificate located by KMC

Mark Tully's birth certificate located by KMC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Mark Tully, the BBC correspondent in India for nearly half a century, must be happy that at 78 his birth certificate has been located from Raj era archives by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

Tendulkar pays homage to 'versatile' Om Puri

Tendulkar pays homage to 'versatile' Om Puri

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday paid his tribute to Bollywood actor Om Puri, who died this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 66. Taking to Twitter to express his grief, the master blaster said that Om Puri would always live in their hearts through the impressions he has left with his versatility. "You will live in our hearts forever through the impressions you have left with your versatility. We will miss you. RIP #OmPuri," Tendulkar wrote on Twitter.

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He was 66.

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Junior Asia Cup 2023: India down rivals Pakistan to clinch historic title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Indian junior men's team beat Pakistan in a thriller in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup 2023.

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Celebrating Astad Deboo!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Two years ago this day, Astad Deboo, dancer extraordinaire, passed into the ages. A new exhibition Breaking Boundaries remembers the pioneer who redrew the margins of Indian dance.

Tom Alter passes away

Tom Alter passes away

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

'So much goodness. Warmth. Friendly. Attracts and exudes positivity and peace. A distinct voice.' Bollywood salutes the veteran actor.

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja, celebrated athlete PT Usha, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad Garu were nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Get addicted to football, not to drugs, Vijayan tells youngsters

Get addicted to football, not to drugs, Vijayan tells youngsters

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Legendary India footballer I M Vijayan on Friday urged the country's youngsters to "get addicted to football, not to drugs". The former captain, in his message on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, said instead of seeking a quick solution through drugs, the youngsters should head to the football ground.

Sonia driving force, Ahmed Patel just a tool to tarnish Modi: BJP

Sonia driving force, Ahmed Patel just a tool to tarnish Modi: BJP

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday alleged that Congress president Sonia Gandhi was the "driving force" behind the "conspiracy" to implicate then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots case in the state.

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

At the World Bank Banga will be replacing David Malpass, a former Trump treasury official, reports axios.com. Malpass had already announced that he will resign by July, months ahead of his term expired. "Ajay is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history," President Biden said in a statement. Banga, 63, currently serves as vice chairman at General Atlantic.

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Tarla Dalal, noted food writer, chef, best-selling cookbook author and host of cooking shows, passed away on Wednesday morning.

PIX: Sindhu, Kohli, Warner send Mother's Day wishes

PIX: Sindhu, Kohli, Warner send Mother's Day wishes

Rediff.com10 May 2020

From Virat Kohli to PV Sindhu and Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam among others flooded Twitter and Instagram with throwback photos with their mums.

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Family members of Dalit icons invited to Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Family members of Dalit icons B R Ambedkar, Jagjivan Ram, Kanshi Ram and other 'prominent people' belonging to the scheduled castes are among those invited for the January 22 consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, according to sources.

Ailing Dingko to be flown to Delhi for cancer treatment

Ailing Dingko to be flown to Delhi for cancer treatment

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh will be brought to Delhi on April 25 by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to resume his treatment for liver cancer after he was forced to miss a scheduled radiation therapy session due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown. The 41-year-old, who is currently in Imphal, was due to undergo radiation therapy a fortnight back but could not come to Delhi because of the lockdown.

Filmmaker K Balachander passes away

Filmmaker K Balachander passes away

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Eminent filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner K Balachander died in Chennai on Tuesday at a private hospital after prolonged illness.

Dhak Dhak Skirts In 2023!

Dhak Dhak Skirts In 2023!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The twisted variety of the skirt looks like a glamourised version of a lungi; soft, luxurious satin and malmal fabric draped around the waist in cascading pleats.

Aam aadmi Modi! Meet the farmer who named mango after PM

Aam aadmi Modi! Meet the farmer who named mango after PM

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

"I had kept the first fruits of the Modi mango variety solely for the prime minister but I do not have a medium to send them to him."

Chelsea Clinton: How Mary Varghese changed India

Chelsea Clinton: How Mary Varghese changed India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Dr Mary Varghese's determination to live life beyond her wheelchair inspired Chelsea Clinton to include her in She Persisted Around The World: 13 Women Who Changed History.

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Actor Vivekh dies following cardiac arrest, cremated with police honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The untimely demise of noted actor Vivekh has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogues entertained people." "Both in his films and his life, his concern for the environment and society shone through. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti," the prime minister tweeted.

Khel Ratna Chhetri thanks physios, doctors for longevity

Khel Ratna Chhetri thanks physios, doctors for longevity

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

AIFF President Praful Patel congratulated Chhetri on being conferred with the Khel Ratna.

Ahead of Punjab poll Modi hosts prominent Sikhs, talks of work done for community

Ahead of Punjab poll Modi hosts prominent Sikhs, talks of work done for community

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a number of prominent Sikhs at his residence on Friday and highlighted the works done by his government for the community.

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma is dead

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Veteran santoor player and music composer Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma died in Mumbai on Tuesday morning following a heart attack, family sources said. He was 84.

Gautam Gambhir joins BJP, likely to contest LS polls

Gautam Gambhir joins BJP, likely to contest LS polls

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

BJP sources said Gambhir may be fielded from the New Delhi constituency, currently represented by the party's Meenakshi Lekhi.

Why is Wendell Rodricks smiling?

Why is Wendell Rodricks smiling?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The Goa-based designer's creation will be part of New York's FIT museum collection.

COVID positive Milkha Singh stable in ICU; wife's condition deteriorates

COVID positive Milkha Singh stable in ICU; wife's condition deteriorates

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh is 'better and more stable' as he battles COVID-19 in the ICU of the PGIMER hospital in Chandigarh and also received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquiring about his health on Friday.

New Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya temple to be known as 'Balak Ram'

New Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya temple to be known as 'Balak Ram'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The first time I saw the idol, I was thrilled and tears started rolling down my face. I cannot explain the feeling I experienced then

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

PIX: Tearful Tendulkar bids Achrekar Sir final goodbye

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Dronacharya awardee was given a guard of honour by young cricketers on way to the crematorium.

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working with him at a time when it's tackling the toughest development challenges facing developing countries. "The executive directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as president of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023," the bank said in a press statement. In February, President Joe Biden announced that the US would be nominating Banga, 63, to lead the World Bank because he is "well equipped" to lead the global institution at "this critical moment in history."