News for 'Padma'

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Pandit Jasraj: Indian classical music's greatest voice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri, Pandit Jasraj also popularised semi-classical music like 'haveli sangeet' and reached out to devotees with his 'bhajans', a particular favourite for his fans being "Om Namo Bhagavate" in praise of Lord Krishna.

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Musings on love, life and everything in between.

Prof. Roddam Narasimha: The man who paved the way for India's rocket programme

Prof. Roddam Narasimha: The man who paved the way for India's rocket programme

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Today, when we talk of success of PSLV and GSLV Mk III, we owe it to important inputs that the Prof. Narasimha committee gave'

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The four incumbents -- Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal -- are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic party.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

Former J-K governor Jagmohan passes away

Former J-K governor Jagmohan passes away

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Former Union minister and Jammu and Kashmir governor Jagmohan, whose tough measures as an administrator in various roles won him many admirers but also drew criticism from some quarters, passed away following a spell of illness. He was 93.

Amid farmers' stir, PM dials Parkash Badal to wish him on birthday

Amid farmers' stir, PM dials Parkash Badal to wish him on birthday

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Once a staunch ally of the BJP, the Akali Dal has severed the ties in protest against the laws

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

Nitish aide calls K'taka minister 'deshdrohi' for saffron flag remark

Nitish aide calls K'taka minister 'deshdrohi' for saffron flag remark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The Janata Dal-United parliamentary board chief latched on to reports of KS Eshwarappa, a minister in the BJP-ruled southern state, having said that the tricolour may be replaced by a saffron flag sometime in the future.

Lata loved to sport jeans

Lata loved to sport jeans

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Where Shamshad Begum was charging Rs 900 for a song, Lata was prepared to settle for Rs 50 as she came on the scene. Raju Bharatan recalls yet another memorable incident from Lata Mangeshkar's incredible life.

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.

Look who inspired Katrina!

Look who inspired Katrina!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Katrina Kaif sported a gown previously worn by a top model.

In Abe's death India loses a very dear friend

In Abe's death India loses a very dear friend

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

With a 'tilak' on his forehead and a 'puja thali' in his hands, Shinzo Abe's picture attending the 'Ganga aarti' alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the fabled Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi in 2015 symbolised his 'India connect' and reflected the very special bond he shared with the country.

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Charanjit Singh, who captained the Indian team which won gold in the Olympics of 1964, died on Thursday

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Yuvraj Singh jokingly said he and Paes could become a good retired doubles partner if the former is looking for one.

Baba Amte's granddaughter dies allegedly by suicide

Baba Amte's granddaughter dies allegedly by suicide

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Sheetal, 39, took the extreme step following a recent public spat with other members of the Amte family over the management of Maharogi Seva Samiti, a social service organisation founded by Baba Amte, a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award and Padma Vibhushan, who died in 2008.

Tell us: Padma Shri for Kirsten?

Tell us: Padma Shri for Kirsten?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Gary Kirsten sent the Indian cricket team soaring into orbit. As he leaves Indian shores after a selfless three years, we believe he deserves a Padma Shri. What do you think?

Former head of Mar Thoma Church Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom passes away

Former head of Mar Thoma Church Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom passes away

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Former head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church and the longest-serving bishop in India Dr Philipose Mar Chrysostom died of age-related ailments on Wednesday, a church spokesman said.

How to eat 8,000 calories a day & stay this sexy

How to eat 8,000 calories a day & stay this sexy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The ridiculously hot Padma Lakshmi spills her secret.

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In Chanda's defence, one can always say, why would the Videocon Group take care of her husband as a quid pro quo to get a loan? After all, the group has taken money from the entire banking industry and ICICI Bank's share in the pie is not even 10 per cent. So, if it had a quid pro quo with Chanda to get the money, it must have had similar arrangements with other banks, too. If this is not the case, one must accept that it had got money from all banks, including ICICI, without any under-the-table conditions, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Should temples continue to be under govt control, asks Madras HC

Should temples continue to be under govt control, asks Madras HC

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Justice GR Swaminathan of the HC bench in Madurai noted that Tamil Nadu was a land of temples where the shrines have played a central role in our culture.

Aches, pains and tight scheds but Sharath unstoppable at 40

Aches, pains and tight scheds but Sharath unstoppable at 40

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

His greatness is undisputed but probably has not been appreciated enough over the past two decades. Manika Batra had pushed the sport into spotlight with her four medal showing in Gold Coast four years ago and Sharath hopes his performances leads to millions of kids playing the game.

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Earlier withdrawal of farm laws could've saved 700 lives: BJP leader

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Singh, an executive committee member of the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, also called Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut 'manchali (crazy)' for her remarks about the country's independence.

MDH owner Mahashay Dharampal Gulati passes away

MDH owner Mahashay Dharampal Gulati passes away

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Gulati, 97, was undergoing treatment at Mata Chanan Devi Hospital where he breathed his last, sources said.

COVID positive Milkha Singh 'clinically stable'

COVID positive Milkha Singh 'clinically stable'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Earlier Milkha's golfer son Jeev had said that the decision to hospitalise him was a precautionary measure.

AIIMS official lists factors determining Covid third wave

AIIMS official lists factors determining Covid third wave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Amid the fear of a possible third wave of COVID-19 pandemic as the country gradually eases restrictions, Neeraj Nischal, Assistant Professor Department of Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sunday said that human behaviour is one of the factors which will determine Covid waves.

A Deve Gowda-Nawaz Sharif summit that nearly happened

A Deve Gowda-Nawaz Sharif summit that nearly happened

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Keen to settle the India-Pakistan dispute 'once and for all,' HD Deve Gowda spoke to his then counterpart Nawaz Sharif over the phone and the two hit it off quite well but his government fell before they could meet, says a recent biography of the former Indian prime minister.

'Modi is too clever to be flattered by Kangana'

'Modi is too clever to be flattered by Kangana'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'You can't pull down the nation's builders and architects to please the people in power.'

Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A legendary singer of the 'Benaras gharana' had received Padma Shri in 1972, Padma Bhushan in 1989 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Reaching out to tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded their contribution to Indian culture through the ages and said Lord Ram drew inspiration from them during his exile as he slammed the Congress for "neglecting" adivasis during its previous rules.

Dilip Kumar's LIFE IN PICTURES

Dilip Kumar's LIFE IN PICTURES

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the entire nation grieves the loss of the acting thespian, Namrata Thakker takes a look at Dilip Kumar's beautiful life through pictures.

Humpy, K Srikanth and Sai Praneeth nominated for Khel Ratna

Humpy, K Srikanth and Sai Praneeth nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Chess champion Koneru Humpy has been nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Azad's remote control is in Modi's hands: Congress lets fly

Azad's remote control is in Modi's hands: Congress lets fly

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Congress on Friday called senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation 'unfortunate' and termed the timing 'awful', saying it has come at a time when the party is engaged in combating the Bharatiya Janata Party on various issues.

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.

India's sprint legend Milkha Singh passes away

India's sprint legend Milkha Singh passes away

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh died on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19, during which he lost his former national volleyball captain wife Nirmal Kaur to the same ailment.

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Review

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect Review

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

There's wisdom to be found in an unfairly treated man's short and sweet concluding words -- a nation is only as great as our appreciation of the people who make it great, notes Sukanya Verma.

Milkha Singh discharged from hospital

Milkha Singh discharged from hospital

Rediff.com30 May 2021

91-year-old Milkha Singh was discharged in stable condition on the request of his family

Milkha Singh stable, condition improving: hospital

Milkha Singh stable, condition improving: hospital

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh and his wife Nirmal Kaur are 'stable and improving', the hospital in Mohali, where the couple is currently undergoing treatment after testing positive for COVID-19, said on Thursday.