News for 'Parl'

PIX: Bollywood Attends The 19th Lions Awards

PIX: Bollywood Attends The 19th Lions Awards

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Alia Bhatt were among the winners of the night.

Child rape case: Women's organisations march to Parl

Child rape case: Women's organisations march to Parl

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Women's organisations on Monday took out a march towards Parliament demanding removal of Delhi police commissioner and other officers in the wake of rape of a five-year-old girl here, but were prevented by police.

PIX: Akshay, Riteish, Abhishek at Vikas Mohan's funeral

PIX: Akshay, Riteish, Abhishek at Vikas Mohan's funeral

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Producer and well known trade analyst Vikas Mohan passed away on May 31.

Farhan Akhtar, Juhi Chawla bag Dadasaheb Phalke Academy awards

Farhan Akhtar, Juhi Chawla bag Dadasaheb Phalke Academy awards

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Here's taking a look at the winners.

Thanks to a divided Opposition, Parl functions smoothly

Thanks to a divided Opposition, Parl functions smoothly

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Whether it is the chopper deal, the Kurien case or the anti-rape ordinance, divisions in the Opposition ranks on these issues has eased the pressure on the UPA government, feels Sunita Moga

Parl nod for sexual harassment at workplace bill

Parl nod for sexual harassment at workplace bill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

The Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill under which cases of sexual harassment at workplace, including against domestic help, will have to be disposed of by in-house committees within a period of 90 days failing which penalty of Rs 50,000 would be imposed.

Parle Poppins: An ad with attitude

Parle Poppins: An ad with attitude

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Parle's Poppins reaches out to older children with a new communication.

Frooti, Appy to be costlier

Frooti, Appy to be costlier

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

This has come at a time when commodity prices have dropped and several companies are seeking to lower prices to boost sales. "While the recent drop in raw material prices have been an enabler, our margins are still under pressure due to several factors like operational expenses as well as production and packaging costs, which have peaked year-on-year," said a company official.

PIX: Bachchans, Subhash Ghai at Mangeshkars' Hridayotsav

PIX: Bachchans, Subhash Ghai at Mangeshkars' Hridayotsav

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Take a look at the pictures inside.

Singapore parl's first woman speaker of Indian-origin

Singapore parl's first woman speaker of Indian-origin

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Indian-origin politician Halimah Yacob scripted history on Monday by becoming the first woman speaker of Singapore's parliament, replacing Michael Palmer who was forced to quit over his extra-marital affair.

PIX: Monica Bedi, Salma Agha at Ambedkar awards

PIX: Monica Bedi, Salma Agha at Ambedkar awards

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Several celebrities were felicitated at the awards.

Parl session decision after Verma panel report: PC

Parl session decision after Verma panel report: PC

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Amid demands by the opposition for convening of a special session of Parliament to pass stringent laws on crime against women, government on Monday said the decision could be taken after Justice Verma committee, set up for the purpose, submits its recommendations.

Parl adjourned for 19th consecutived day

Parl adjourned for 19th consecutived day

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned without transacting any significant business with the government and the opposition sticking to their respective stands on the JPC, which has become the bone of contention between rival sides.

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

8 Mumbai wards account for most of COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to BMC data, G-South (Haji Ali to Worli), E (JJ Hospital to Chinchpokali), L (Chunabhatti to Pawai), K West (Vile Parle West to Oshiwara), FN (Dadar East to Chunabhatti), G North (Worli to Dharavi), D (Charni Road to Haji Ali) and KE (Santacruz to Jogeshwari East) wards have 2,360 coronavirus cases or nearly 63 per cent of the total count in Mumbai city till April 22.

IPL 2021: Star Sports hopes to earn Rs 32 billion

IPL 2021: Star Sports hopes to earn Rs 32 billion

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Disney-Star generated advertising revenue of over Rs 27 billion for IPL 2020.

Budget session of Parl ends without land bill being passed

Budget session of Parl ends without land bill being passed

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The Budget session of Parliament concluded on Wednesday with passage of record official business in recent years but the government failed to ensure passage of the controversial Land Acquisition Bill as also key reform measure of GST amid stiff resistance from opposition.

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

PM rolls out first Metro coach built under 'Make in India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi also rolled out the first of the 500 metro coaches manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers in flat 75 days at it Bengaluru facility.

Nomination to Parl panel a regular affair: Kanimozhi

Nomination to Parl panel a regular affair: Kanimozhi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP and party chief M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi on Friday sought to suggest that her nomination to a Parliamentary Standing Committee was a regular affair, maintaining that nothing had been proven against her in the 2G spectrum allocation case.

BJP's stalling of Parl on Coalgate 'unreasonable': UPA

BJP's stalling of Parl on Coalgate 'unreasonable': UPA

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Top United Progressive Alliance leaders tonight dismissed as ' nreasonable' the BJP's stalling of Parliament on coal blocs allocation issue and its demand for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and stood by the government's offer to discuss the subject in the House.

Sombre Gudi Padwa celebration amid COVID-19 pandemic

Sombre Gudi Padwa celebration amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The Gudi Padwa processions are cancelled. Police are also maintaining a tight bandobast to prevent people from crowding the markets.

BIMARU states lag behind: Parl panel

BIMARU states lag behind: Parl panel

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The Committee also expressed "strongest concern" over the decision of the Governemnt regarding cap on the total number of BPL families.

SP wants Parl probe for Mulayam

SP wants Parl probe for Mulayam

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Ram Gopal Yadav said that the CBI inquiry was into a "non-existent" issue as the Chief Minister has not purchased any land or property in the past six years.

Parl session in February to pass vote-on-account

Parl session in February to pass vote-on-account

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

With Lok Sabha elections due in April-May, government will hold a session of Parliament in the first fortnight of February to pass the vote-on-account.

Kingfisher House: Bidders remain elusive; auction may fail

Kingfisher House: Bidders remain elusive; auction may fail

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The auction of Kingfisher House, which has a built-up area of over 17,000 sq ft and is located in the plush Vile Parle area, is scheduled to begin at 1100 hrs on August 4

Readers' Pix: Lord Ganesh with a modern twist!

Readers' Pix: Lord Ganesh with a modern twist!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

We asked our readers to send their favourite photographs of Lord Ganesh. We present some of the best images

Parl adjourned after condoling death of Sis Ram Ola

Parl adjourned after condoling death of Sis Ram Ola

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Parliament was adjourned for the day on Monday after paying tributes to Union Minister Sis Ram Ola, who died on Sunday after prolonged illness.

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar at Vikas Mohan's prayer meet

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar at Vikas Mohan's prayer meet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Film producer and well known trade analyst Vikas Mohan passed away after suffering a heart attack.

Major political crisis in Nepal: PM disbands parl

Major political crisis in Nepal: PM disbands parl

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Nepal plunged into a major political crisis, hours after Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai disbanded parliament with five political parties challenging the move to hold fresh elections, as the president reviewed the legality of the step.

Parl adjourned repeatedly amid uproar over price rise, Telangana

Parl adjourned repeatedly amid uproar over price rise, Telangana

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Protests by members over Joint Parliamentary Committee report on spectrum scam, price rise, Telangana and the death of children in Muzaffarnagar relief camps disrupted Parliament on Monday leading to repeated adjournments.

'LS members get preferential treatment at Parl functions'

'LS members get preferential treatment at Parl functions'

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Rajya Sabha members alleged that their counterparts in Lok Sabha get preferential treatment at Parliamentary functions.

Singhvi quits from Parl panel, as Cong spokesman

Singhvi quits from Parl panel, as Cong spokesman

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Embroiled in a CD controversy, Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi on Monday resigned as chairman of a parliamentary committee and party spokesperson in a damage control exercise ahead of the resumption of the budget session Tuesday.

Bomb hoax at Mumbai suburban station

Bomb hoax at Mumbai suburban station

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

The station was evacuated as a preventive measure.

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

MHA to suggest enhanced security for Parl complex over Mann video row

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

"There is a need for complete overall of the security system in the Parliament complex on a priority basis," a senior Home ministry official said.

Mumbai: Chhota Shakeel gangster killed

Mumbai: Chhota Shakeel gangster killed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Chhota Shakeel's henchman Shahnawaz Akbar Khan alias Shano, who allegedly had planned to eliminate a builder, was killed in an encounter with the police in suburban Vile Parle, Mumbai, on Friday, police said.

PHOTOS: Suburban train derails in Mumbai; one injured, services hit

PHOTOS: Suburban train derails in Mumbai; one injured, services hit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Seven coaches of a suburban train travelling from Mumbai's Andheri to Churchgate station, have derailed between Andheri and Vile Parle. Details awaited.

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Telly stars bid goodbye to Rita Bhaduri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

A last salute to Rita Bhaduri.

3rd Wave Fears: India Inc trims FY22 growth outlook

3rd Wave Fears: India Inc trims FY22 growth outlook

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'While most companies were bullish before the second wave of double-digit sales growth in FY22, that may not be the case now.'

LoC killings: Parl rejects Pak National Assembly resolution

LoC killings: Parl rejects Pak National Assembly resolution

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Government will bring a resolution in Parliament against the one passed by Pakistan's National Assembly accusing Indian troops of "unprovoked aggression" on the Line of Control.

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

India's largest cola brand Thums Up to make international debut in March