News for 'Pratibha'

Kangana's Election Speeches Hot Up

Kangana's Election Speeches Hot Up

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Kangana Ranaut loves to make headlines.

Oscars: Why Laapataa Ladies Was Selected

Oscars: Why Laapataa Ladies Was Selected

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'Everyone should understand that Laapataa Ladies is not the only best film in India.' 'It is one of the best films out of these 29 entries.'

Bihar: Pratibha assured 100 per cent UPA support

Bihar: Pratibha assured 100 per cent UPA support

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Pratibha kicked off her campaign in Bihar soon after her arrival in Patna on Tuesday. "She received a warm response from the legislators and MPs," Congress leader Azim Bari told rediff.com in Patna.

Third Front won't support Pratibha Patil

Third Front won't support Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Asked if AIADMK had taken the decision unilaterally, Jayalalithaa claimed it was a collective decision of the parties of the newly-floated eight-party Third Front.

President Pratibha Patil turns 73

President Pratibha Patil turns 73

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other leaders greeted President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday on her 73rd birthday.

'We Will Be Voting For Gadkari, Not BJP'

'We Will Be Voting For Gadkari, Not BJP'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

'We don't believe in the BJP. But the Congress has no main leader who is credible.'

PM calls on President Pratibha Patil

PM calls on President Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday called on President Pratibha Patil at Rashtrapati Bhavan and discussed various issues of national and international importance.

Sukhu owns up for HP defeat, crisis over, says DKS

Sukhu owns up for HP defeat, crisis over, says DKS

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Shivakumar also said that the central observers have spoken to Sukhu, party MLAs and state unit chief Pratibha Singh and all differences have been ironed out.

10 Gen Z Actors To Watch Out For!

10 Gen Z Actors To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A list of 10 rising outsiders from whom wonders can be expected in the years to come.

HP Congress chief opts out of LS polls, says party workers upset

HP Congress chief opts out of LS polls, says party workers upset

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In a jolt to the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh, state party chief and Mandi MP Pratibha Singh on Wednesday announced that she has decided not to contest the Lok Sabha elections as the ground situation was "not favourable" and workers were disheartened.

Cong drops Sunil Sharma as candidate over links with 'Jaipur Dialogue'

Cong drops Sunil Sharma as candidate over links with 'Jaipur Dialogue'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Congress on Sunday replaced its candidate for the Jaipur Lok Sabha seat, fielding former Rajasthan minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas after a section of party leaders objected to Sunil Sharma's nomination.

The Most Watched OTT Series of 2024 Is...

The Most Watched OTT Series of 2024 Is...

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Non-fiction continues to grow with the most-watched unscripted show, Bigg Boss OTT S3 getting more than half the viewership that Panchayat (S3) got.

UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

UP girl gang-raped in U'khand Roadways bus; driver among 5 held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

He said the incident occurred on August 12 at the busstahd and the police were informed about it Saturday evening.

President Pratibha Patil arrives in Vietnam

President Pratibha Patil arrives in Vietnam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

President Pratibha Patil arrived in the Vietnamese capital, Ho-Chin-Minh City on Monday, as part of a ten-day visit to Vietnam and Indonesia to bilateral ties with these economically and strategically important neighbours in the ASEAN region.

Pratibha Shipping bags MRPL deal, plans IPO soon

Pratibha Shipping bags MRPL deal, plans IPO soon

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Mumbai-based Pratibha Shipping Company, which owns six tanker vessels, has secured a contract from Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals, a subsidiary of ONGC, for transporting fuel to Mauritius for three years.

Prez poll: Pratibha Patil is UPA-Left nominee

Prez poll: Pratibha Patil is UPA-Left nominee

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Sonia made the announcement while addressing a press conference at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence at 7, Race Course Road.

HC moved against Pratibha Patil in murder case

HC moved against Pratibha Patil in murder case

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

It alleged that Pratibha 'has been influencing and subverting the investigation of the case to shield her brother Dr G N Patil, also a Congress worker from Jalgaon'.

Cong retains Mandi LS seat, Pratibha posts emphatic win

Cong retains Mandi LS seat, Pratibha posts emphatic win

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

The Congress on Sunday retained the Mandi Lok Sabha seat when its candidate Pratibha Singh, wife of Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, trounced her BJP rival Jai Ram Thakur by a huge margin of over 1.36 lakh votes.

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao played host at a screening of Laapataa Ladies.

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.'

'Premonition' lands Pratibha in new trouble

'Premonition' lands Pratibha in new trouble

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Patil claimed the late Baba spoke to her indicating that she should be prepared to shoulder greater responsibility.

Pratibha Patil forwards Religious Freedom Bill

Pratibha Patil forwards Religious Freedom Bill

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The Bill has been pending with the Governor for over a year after the Assembly passed it last April 6 amidst uproarious scenes and boycott by the opposition parties.

NDA not to back Pratibha Patil

NDA not to back Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Vajpayee, chairperson of main Opposition NDA, told Dr Singh and Gandhi that UPA had declared its candidate without consulting NDA.

Profile: UPA prez nominee Pratibha Patil

Profile: UPA prez nominee Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Nearly three years ago, Pratibha Patil became the first woman governor of Rajasthan and, after her selection as United Progressive Alliance nominee for the post of President, she could break the male dominance at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Patil was administered oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan.

Purdah issue: 'Support to Pratibha conditional'

Purdah issue: 'Support to Pratibha conditional'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The AIMIM, a partner of the UPA government, was surprised that such a statement was made by a Presidential candidate.

After Laapataa Ladies, Get Ready For...

After Laapataa Ladies, Get Ready For...

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'I am developing a supernatural thriller, a comedy-drama series and several other projects as well.'

Pratibha rape case: Lifer for guilty cabbie

Pratibha rape case: Lifer for guilty cabbie

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Shivakumar, who was declared guilty by a Bangalore fast track court for the rape and murder of Pratibha Murthy, an employee of the Hewlett-Packard run business process outsourcing arm, was given a life term till death on Friday.

Pratibha Patil returns all official gifts to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Pratibha Patil returns all official gifts to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Former President Pratibha Patil has returned all the gifts received by her in official capacity after they were displayed at a school owned by her family in Amravati in Maharashtra.

Pawar skips PM's farewell dinner for Pratibha Patil

Pawar skips PM's farewell dinner for Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Sulking Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Monday skipped the dinner hosted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the honour of outgoing President Pratibha Patil.

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.'

Buta Singh, Pratibha Patil appointed governors

Buta Singh, Pratibha Patil appointed governors

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

A Rashtrapati Bhavan announcement said the appointments would take effect from the date they assume charge.

How Aamir Celebrated His Birthday

How Aamir Celebrated His Birthday

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Aamir Khan turned 59 on March 14, and celebrated his birthday by cutting a cake with the media.

'I Need To Vamoose For Awhile'

'I Need To Vamoose For Awhile'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'I need to disconnect from the stress, smell the roses, chase the butterflies...'

UPA strongly condemns attack on Pratibha Patil

UPA strongly condemns attack on Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

They said the very sanctity of the Constitutional process was being destroyed through the 'smear campaign' against her.

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

An exclusive excerpt from The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation.

Former President Pratibha Patil's brother accused in murder case

Former President Pratibha Patil's brother accused in murder case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Former President Pratibha Patil's brother was named by a sessions court as an accused in the 2005 murder of a local Congress leader in Jalgaon, Maharashtra.

Sharad Pawar reveals how Ajit returned to NCP in 2019

Sharad Pawar reveals how Ajit returned to NCP in 2019

Rediff.com2 May 2023

"Ajit's brother Shriniwas was asked to maintain dialogue with him....My wife Pratibha and Ajit share a strong bond. Pratibha never gets into political developments, but Ajit's case was related to the family," Pawar said in his book.

Supreme Court dismisses PIL against Pratibha Patil

Supreme Court dismisses PIL against Pratibha Patil

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

The petition filed by advocate Manohar Lal Sharma alleged that Patil was an insolvent relating to the Sant Muktai Sugar Factory.

Pratibha must disclose assets, Advani tells EC

Pratibha must disclose assets, Advani tells EC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

In his letter, which is to be submitted to the Election Commision on Monday, the former deputy prime minister points out that people fighting elections are required to disclose their assets.