News for 'Pratibha'

Pratibha Patil is India's 13th President

Pratibha Patil is India's 13th President

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Pratibha bagged votes with a value of 3,25,180 while her rival 'independent' candidate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat got votes worth 1,67,050.

Aamir-Kiran Take Lost Ladies To New York

Aamir-Kiran Take Lost Ladies To New York

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

It seems that Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have started their Oscar campaign for Laapataa Ladies.

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.' 'When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set in my life.'

Sheikh Hasina Meets Advani, Sonia

Sheikh Hasina Meets Advani, Sonia

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Bangladesh's prime minister met Advaniji and Soniaji on her short visit to New Delhi.

Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!

Does Laapataa Ladies Deserve To Go To Oscars? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been picked as India's official entry for Oscars 2025.

Ajit Pawar settles score with uncle in Baramati

Ajit Pawar settles score with uncle in Baramati

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party president Ajit Pawar on Saturday won from his traditional Baramati assembly constituency by defeating his nephew and NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar candidate Yugendra Pawar by more than one lakh votes.

The Girl Who'll Aim Straight For Your Heart

The Girl Who'll Aim Straight For Your Heart

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Pratibha Ranta's youthful vibe is easy to copy and there's rarely a moment when she doesn't raise the bar on the cuteness meter.

How Cong plans to take on Pratibha's critics

How Cong plans to take on Pratibha's critics

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Party sources said Pratibha would herself reply to the allegations.

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.

'We don't want Aadhar, Aadhar Hatao'

'We don't want Aadhar, Aadhar Hatao'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'The aged with retina and finger print issues are not getting access to pension and ration.' 'If all becomes digital -- what'll happen to the poor?'

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.

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.

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Clash of the two richest titans, a celebrity and a 'royal', is on the cards in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, known for electing erstwhile 'royals' maximum number of times.

'King' vs 'Queen': Cong fields royal heavyweight against Kangana

'King' vs 'Queen': Cong fields royal heavyweight against Kangana

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Historically, the Mandi constituency has favoured scions of erstwhile princely states, electing royals in 13 out of 19 elections, including two bypolls since 1952.

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We should support cinema that's rooted in our culture and not ape the West.'

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

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.

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The list also includes the names of Mumbai BJP president Ashish Selar, fielded from the Vandre West seat, and senior party leader and Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane's son Nitesh Rane, fielded from Kankavli, a seat he currently represents in the assembly.

In Saheb vs Dada battle in Baramati, people are king

In Saheb vs Dada battle in Baramati, people are king

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The respect for the four-time former chief minister, often referred to as Saheb, in his stronghold of western Maharashtra is palpable in much of the region. But his estranged nephew also appears to enjoy a stature of his own in Baramati, a constituency represented by the senior Pawar for six terms before he passed the baton to Ajit Pawar in 1991.

My Father L K Advani

My Father L K Advani

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

'There is a song that fits my father. It is from the Dev Anand film Hum Dono, which goes Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya...'

'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.

Kangana's Election Speeches Hot Up

Kangana's Election Speeches Hot Up

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Kangana Ranaut loves to make headlines.

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.

'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.'

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.

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

On the eve of the Haryana assembly poll results, the issue of chief minister-ship has taken centre stage in the Congress with all eyes on its high command's next move as the party expects to regain power after 10 years in the state.

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.

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.

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'

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.