News for 'Rakesh Sharma'

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The water crisis is so obvious that people see no point begging for it from politicians.'

'To deal with a bully, you have to look him in the eye'

'To deal with a bully, you have to look him in the eye'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'To deal with a bully, you have to deal from a position of strength, not a position of weakness.'

Uttarakhand: Chardham Yatra suspended, warning of heavy rains

Uttarakhand: Chardham Yatra suspended, warning of heavy rains

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

With the MeT department warning of heavy showers at various places in Uttarakhand on Friday and major rivers in spate, the Chardham yatra has been suspended even as the Centre decided to provide two Mi-17 helicopters to the state to deal with any emergency.

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The "MSP Dilao, Kisan Bachao mahapanchayat", called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni), was being held at a grain market in Pipli close to National Highway-44 which was blocked by farmers a few days ago demanding that the government procure sunflower seed at MSP.

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Asian Para Games: India bag 17 medals, including 3 gold

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Prachi Yadav became the first Indian to win a para canoe gold in the Asian Para Games.

Anupam Kher slams 'AwardWapsi Gang' for returning honours

Anupam Kher slams 'AwardWapsi Gang' for returning honours

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

In a series of tweets, Kher said that the filmmakers' decision is an insult to the Censor Board jury and the audience.

BSF rubbishes Pakistan's wall along border claim, calls it a 'story'

BSF rubbishes Pakistan's wall along border claim, calls it a 'story'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

BSF Inspector General Rakesh Sharma said it was not possible to build a wall along the border keeping in view the topography of the area.

Life-changing experience to see Earth from space: Bandla

Life-changing experience to see Earth from space: Bandla

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Bandla, a 34-year-old aeronautical engineer, on Sunday joined British billionaire Richard Branson and four others on board Virgin Galactic's Spaceship Two Unity to make a journey to the edge of space from the US state of New Mexico

Ananya-Varun Win Big at ITA Awards

Ananya-Varun Win Big at ITA Awards

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Quite a few film folk attended the 22nd Indian Television Academy awards ceremony.

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

And will sell its 50 per cent stake to State Bank of India in Russia as part of rationalisation of overseas branch network.

Bajaj brings Chetak back as all-electric 2-wheeler

Bajaj brings Chetak back as all-electric 2-wheeler

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

In doing so, Bajaj has become the first internal combustion engine two-wheeler company to launch an all-electric two-wheeler in India.

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

'Be extremely cautious of Xi Jinping'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'We should not allow ourselves to be surprised in any manner in future on the border.'

'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

'There will never be another Bishan Bedi'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'He was a cricketer who come once in a lifetime...'

Consumer product companies likely to pause price hikes

Consumer product companies likely to pause price hikes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Indian consumers are likely to get respite from rising prices just before the festival season. Some consumer companies, including automakers, have indicated that they are planning to pause price hikes just before demand picks up in August, while keeping a close eye on volatile raw material prices.

Did This Destroy Raakhee's Marriage?

Did This Destroy Raakhee's Marriage?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed authorities to remove a mosque from the premises of the Allahabad high court within three months, telling the petitioners that opposing the demolition that the structure stood on a terminated lease property and they can't claim it as a matter of right to continue.

Ola likely to price its e-scooter in the range of Rs 85,000-1.1 lakh

Ola likely to price its e-scooter in the range of Rs 85,000-1.1 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The entry of SoftBank-backed Ola into the electric scooter (e-scooter) segment is set to power up the overall market and perhaps fast-track the adoption of battery-operated vehicles. But for manufacturers of internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered two-wheelers, such as Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, and TVS Motor, it will be a double whammy. Not only will they have to contend with the aggressive pricing of Ola's scooter and incur a loss at each unit of the e-scooter sold, the volumes of their regular (ICE) models, too, could feel the squeeze, observed analysts. Ola is expected to price its e-scooter in the range of Rs 85,000-1.1 lakh.

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Panel probing Johri must declare no conflict of interest: COA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The COA said the probe committee will be free to investigate all charges against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri and would be open to hearing any 'person who is desirous of placing any fact' in the matter.

All about Sab Kushal Mangal

All about Sab Kushal Mangal

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

All you wanted to know about the film.

A morning with the first Indian in space

A morning with the first Indian in space

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The remarkable story of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, will be seen in a film featuring Aamir Khan.

Comic book chronicling valour, sacrifice of army men released

Comic book chronicling valour, sacrifice of army men released

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

As the country paid tributes to the 1965 war heroes on Friday, a special comic book chronicling the life, valour and sacrifice of 21 awardees of the Param Vir Chakra, the nation's highest military decoration, was released.

Did Jaya IGNORE Kangana?

Did Jaya IGNORE Kangana?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Anupam Kher hosted a special screening of his new film Uunchai, also starring Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Parineeti Chopra, Neena Gupta and Sarika.

'Scindia's influence is going to be reduced'

'Scindia's influence is going to be reduced'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'You don't have any options within the BJP. You only have to follow the orders of the top leadership.'

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla on Sunday became the third Indian-American woman to fly into space when she joined British billionaire Richard Branson on Virgin Galactic's first fully-crewed successful suborbital test flight from the United States state of New Mexico.

Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid economic uncertainty

Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid economic uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

In September, sales of 125cc models - that include the Hero Glamour, Splendor, Pulsar 125, Victor Star City, among others - grew by a whopping 30 per cent over the same period a year ago to 305,615 units.

Like Neena Gupta's mini dress?

Like Neena Gupta's mini dress?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The actress, who just recently posted, 'Google walo ab toh meri umar kam karke likh do,' has been looking trendier ever since she got herself that slick hairstyle.

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Since April, India has seen multiple strains of the coronanavirus sweep the nation, upending life and businesses alike. Out-of-home retail and discretionary categories such as durables, auto, fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, food services, travel, and tourism have been the worst-hit as Covid cases remain high, leaving state governments with no option but to curtail mobility and economic activity.

Farmers continue to block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Farmers continue to block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP for sunflower seeds

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Farmers blocked the national highway in Pipli in Haryana's Kurukshetra district for a second day Tuesday over the MSP for sunflower seeds, with BKU leader Rakesh Tikait asking the state government to accept the demand or send farmers to jail.

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Bollywood's SPACE adventures!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the handful of occasions when Bollywood believed sky was the limit.

BCCI CEO Johri's presence makes women uncomfortable: Edulji

BCCI CEO Johri's presence makes women uncomfortable: Edulji

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Former India captain Diana Edulji, part of the two-member Committee of Administrators (CoA), wants Board of Control for Cricket in India's CEO Rahul Johri sacked over allegations of sexual harassment.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

Rani turns designer; Saif ticket collector

Rani turns designer; Saif ticket collector

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The reworked version of Bunty Aur Babli will release on November 19.

Mumbai hospital wasn't fire compliant; death toll rises to 8

Mumbai hospital wasn't fire compliant; death toll rises to 8

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

"Altogether 176 persons, including three firemen, are now being treated in city hospitals," an official said.

Rampur court rejects Azam Khan's plea against conviction in hate speech case

Rampur court rejects Azam Khan's plea against conviction in hate speech case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

In a setback to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, a Rampur court on Thursday rejected his petition challenging his conviction in a hate speech case that led to his disqualification from the Uttar Pradesh assembly.

Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Delhi court bars Aaj Tak using FIR material in Shraddha murder case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A court in Mumbai restrained a television news channel on Monday from utilising in any form any material related to the FIR registered in the Shraddha Walkar murder case.

'If you want to invest, invest quickly'

'If you want to invest, invest quickly'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'Very few of small investors stay invested for those three or four or five years.' 'If there's like a six month, one-year period when market is not doing well, you exit.' 'After the market has run up, you get in again.' 'This way you will never make returns.'

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Pak violates ceasefire again, fires on 13 border outposts

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Pakistani rangers violated ceasefire on Thursday again by firing on 13 border outposts in Samba sector, drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force.

Eid: Khargone admin changes decision, relaxes curfew for 9 hrs

Eid: Khargone admin changes decision, relaxes curfew for 9 hrs

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Earlier, the administration had announced a 24-hour curfew on May 2 and 3 and asked Khargone residents to celebrate the Eid-al-Fitr and Akshaya Tritiya festivals at home.

ISRO to set up Human Space Flight Centre

ISRO to set up Human Space Flight Centre

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

ISRO has to select astronauts, training them to withstand the space environment, and then bring them back to earth and rehabilitate them.

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Congress holds one-on-one with Rajasthan MLAs, Pilot keeps away

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who has been involved in a leadership tussle with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, skipped his interaction.