News for 'Patiala'

'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'I was very scared as I was a first-time director. 'Janhvi is a star and a star kid. But the moment she asked me if she was capable of playing the role, we became equals.'

Orphaned at 5, Revathi gears up to live Olympic dream

Orphaned at 5, Revathi gears up to live Olympic dream

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Sprinter Revathi Veeramani is part of the 4x400m Indian mixed relay team in the Tokyo Games, starting July 23.

Sidhu has his way as Punjab CM replaces DGP

Sidhu has his way as Punjab CM replaces DGP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Last month, the Channi government replaced the state's advocate general A P S Deol after strong opposition from Sidhu.

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Bollywood's Whiskey Moments

Rediff.com24 May 2022

To mark World Whiskey Day, a toast to its memorable imagery in Hindi films.

Ex-CAG Vinod Rai apologises to Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam

Ex-CAG Vinod Rai apologises to Cong leader Sanjay Nirupam

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Nirupam had filed a defamation case against Rai after the former CAG in his book in 2014 made the allegation against him and repeated it in interviews to the media.

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The ambit of the G-23 grouping increased this time as some more leaders -- Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, former Gujarat chief minister Shankar Singh Vaghela, former union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar and former Haryana speaker Kuldeep Sharma -- joined them.

Neeraj Chopra starts training for Olympics

Neeraj Chopra starts training for Olympics

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The team has shifted base from NIS Patiala, which is cold at the peak of winter, to the Odisha capital, which will be comparatively warmer.

Travel restrictions a worry for Olympic-bound Sreeshankar

Travel restrictions a worry for Olympic-bound Sreeshankar

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Olympic-bound long jumper Murali Sreeshankar on Saturday said he is working on his technical flaws and is hoping to take part in competitions abroad once the current travel restrictions on Indians are eased.

Why Meghna Gulzar renamed Raazi

Why Meghna Gulzar renamed Raazi

Rediff.com15 May 2021

It's been three years since Meghna Gulzar's espionage thriller Raazi released on May 11.

How Tanvi Gupta Created SwoonMe

How Tanvi Gupta Created SwoonMe

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

I had about eight, nine, dating apps on my phone. But I always felt this pressure of looking good.' 'When it comes to finding romantic love, it just feels very shallow.' 'I felt it was time for something different, something non superficial.'

Boxers prepare for potential return to ring

Boxers prepare for potential return to ring

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The BFI wanted to start the camp on June 10 originally but had been waiting to secure permissions from the state government and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan: Imran

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities.

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Sweltering heat grips North; Delhi sizzles at 49 degree Celsius

Rediff.com15 May 2022

A tormenting heatwave swept through North India on Sunday with the mercury crossing 49 degrees Celsius in pockets of Delhi, while the weather office forecast some relief Monday onwards.

Harvinder wins bronze, India's first Paralympics archery medal

Harvinder wins bronze, India's first Paralympics archery medal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Harvinder Singh snatched India's first ever archery medal at the Paralympics, holding his nerve to down Kim Min Su of Korea in a thrilling shoot-off for the men's individual recurve bronze in Tokyo, on Friday.

Olympic-bound Chopra shatters own javelin throw national record at IGP

Olympic-bound Chopra shatters own javelin throw national record at IGP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Chopra opened the competition with an effort of 83.03m before having two foul throws. After a fourth throw of 83.36m, Chopra sent the javelin to 88.07m amid loud cheers from a sizeable audience at the NIS Patiala.

'Can't hang 5 for 1 death': Nirbhaya convict's kin

'Can't hang 5 for 1 death': Nirbhaya convict's kin

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The family members of the convicts, on the hand, held placards stating that "five people cannot be hanged for the death of one person".

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Yasin Malik gets life term for crimes 'striking at the heart of idea of India'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Malik had earlier pleaded guilty to all the charges including those under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in a terror funding case.

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Woman stabbed to death during robbery bid in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

A 25-year-old woman was stabbed to death while resisting a chain-snatching bid in northwest Delhi's Adarsh Nagar area, police said on Sunday.

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Have Kejriwal-Mann promised Punjab voters more than they can deliver?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Nothing exemplifies this Sikh khundak (revenge) better than the fact that all the tallest names in the state lost their election to novices fielded by AAP.

Blow to Chidambaram as CBI gets permission to prosecute him

Blow to Chidambaram as CBI gets permission to prosecute him

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The court extended the interim protection granted to Chidambaram and his son, Karti, till December 18.

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

SC directs crypto scam accused to disclose bitcoin password to ED

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a crypto-currency scam accused to disclose the username and password of his bitcoin wallet to the Enforcement Directorate and cooperate with the investigation in the money laundering case against him.

India's daughter gets Justice, says Gambhir on death warrant against Nirbhaya convicts

India's daughter gets Justice, says Gambhir on death warrant against Nirbhaya convicts

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday hailed the court's order, saying that 'India's daughter gets justice.'

66% adults given at least one COVID-19 vaccine jab: Govt

66% adults given at least one COVID-19 vaccine jab: Govt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Addressing a press conference, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said 63.7 per cent vaccine doses have been administered in rural areas and 35.4 per cent in urban areas.

Farmers won't budge from Delhi's borders till 3 farm laws are repealed: Chaduni

Farmers won't budge from Delhi's borders till 3 farm laws are repealed: Chaduni

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

"Stop dreaming of opening the borders," Chaduni told the government while addressing a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" at Kurukshetra's Ismailabad, adjoining Punjab's Patiala district.

Haryana's many khaps to join farmers' R-Day tractor parade

Haryana's many khaps to join farmers' R-Day tractor parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Several 'khaps' of Haryana are set to join farmers' tractor parade in Delhi on the Republic Day with thousands of these vehicles leaving various caste councils' villages for the national capital on Sunday.

AAP's Punjab victory spectacular, extraordinary: Yogendra Yadav

AAP's Punjab victory spectacular, extraordinary: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Swaraj India president and former AAP leader Yogendra Yadav on Thursday termed the Arvind Kejriwal-led party's performance in Punjab as "spectacular and extraordinary", but said it's more "an indictment" of the "entire political establishment" rather than the success of a party in the electoral battle.

Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Will work with every member of Cong family: Sidhu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The cricketer-turned-politician thanked the party leadership for appointing him head of the Punjab unit and said he would work with every 'member of the Cong family' to fulfil the 'Jittega Punjab' mission and strengthen the party's organisation in the state.

'The government says what we do is fine and everybody must accept it'

'The government says what we do is fine and everybody must accept it'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

'They don't want anybody to stand up and support the vulnerable sections of society who may be targeted.'

Daler Mehndi convicted in 2003 human trafficking case

Daler Mehndi convicted in 2003 human trafficking case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Daler was, however, released on bail bond.

Cong's Punjab face-saver: Sidhu to stay as PCC chief

Cong's Punjab face-saver: Sidhu to stay as PCC chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The decision was reached after an over two-hour meeting at the Punjab Congress Bhavan between chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Sidhu, who had resigned from the post of the state party chief on Tuesday.

Akbar vs Ramani: Key observations of Delhi court

Akbar vs Ramani: Key observations of Delhi court

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The following are some of the key observations made by a Delhi court while throwing out M J Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani over her allegations of sexual harassment.

Unemployment, sacrilege cases, drug menace key issues in Punjab polls

Unemployment, sacrilege cases, drug menace key issues in Punjab polls

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Unemployment, delivery of justice in desecration cases, illegal sand mining and drug menace are likely to be key issues in the Punjab assembly elections.

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Emotions ran high as the farmers performed ardas (prayers) and havan to thank the almighty and started their 'victory march' from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites to Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in convoys of tractors, bedecked with colourful flowers and lights and blaring songs of jubilation.

Neeraj reaches Portugal; to compete on June 10

Neeraj reaches Portugal; to compete on June 10

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Olympic-bound star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has reached Portugal to take part in an event in Lisbon on June 10, which will mark his return to international competition after more than a year.

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Heat wave hurting farmers' income as yields drop across several crops

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Santosh Patkar of Devgadh Taluka Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra is a worried man these days. Devgadh, which is known as the home to world famous Alphonso variety of mangoes, has seen an unusual drop in yields which is affecting farmers' income. Being one of the primary agricultural produce from the area, Santosh is not untouched by this somewhat rare phenomenon. He said in his own mango garden, yields have come down by a third from most trees.

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Standing by his cycle, the 36-year-old from Punjab Moga's district said he could have taken a bus or a train to Delhi, but that could mean his family would have to go hungry.

AAP storms to power in Punjab with 2/3rd majority

AAP storms to power in Punjab with 2/3rd majority

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The incumbent Congress could win only 18 seats, with Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi losing both seats he contested -- Chamkaur Sahib as well as Bhadaur.

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur gets 4-year ban for doping

Shot putter Manpreet Kaur gets 4-year ban for doping

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The period of suspension begins from July 20, 2017, the date of her provisional suspension, according to an order of the anti-doping disciplinary panel (ADDP) of the NADA dated March 29.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

Delhi HC displeased over huge wastage of vaccines

Delhi HC displeased over huge wastage of vaccines

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The court said young people are being affected more this time round, and lot of young lives have been lost.