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Essar given 45 days: Ratna fields issue

Essar given 45 days: Ratna fields issue

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

The government has asked Essar Oil to provide within 45 days documentary evidence of deletion of all charges on Ratna R-Series oil fields that were created for raising funds for its Vadinar refinery project.

Sachin already a 'Bharat Ratna': Thackeray

Sachin already a 'Bharat Ratna': Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

After brickbats, it is now bouquets for cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar from the Shiv Sena.

Rathore bags Khel Ratna award

Rathore bags Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

The list of 14 Arjuna award winners releases on Wednesday did not include a single men's cricketer.

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Modi's Obsession With Nehru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The satta market is accepting bets on how many times Modiji will mention Nehru at his election rallies, says A Ganesh Nadar with a wink.

Ganguly recommended for Khel Ratna

Ganguly recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com28 May 2005

BCCI wrote to the Union Sports Ministry recommending the names of Ganguly and his deputy Rahul Dravid for outstanding performance in 2004.

Give Vajpayee the Bharat Ratna: Advani tells PM

Give Vajpayee the Bharat Ratna: Advani tells PM

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lal Kishenchand Advani has requested the government to honour former Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee with the Bharat Ratna, the country's higest civilian honour.

Dev Anand to receive Phalke Ratna

Dev Anand to receive Phalke Ratna

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Thirty eight associations of the film industry are associated with the Academy and this year the award ceremony will be presented by G V Films Limited, a statement issued in Mumbai on Wednesday said.

Sports Min non-committal on Khel Ratna for paralympic medallists

Sports Min non-committal on Khel Ratna for paralympic medallists

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday refused to commit if medallists of the ongoing Rio Paralympics will be conferred with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the highest sporting honour in the country. An Olympic medallist directly qualifies for the Khel Ratna award during an Olympic year but Goel said there is no such policy in place for the paralympians.

'How can you call a Bharat Ratna a fattu?'

'How can you call a Bharat Ratna a fattu?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com finds out why Sacred Games has run into trouble.

After Cong, Sena calls for Bharat Ratna for Sachin

After Cong, Sena calls for Bharat Ratna for Sachin

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

A day after Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said his government would recommend Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar, the Shiv Sena also batted for the country's highest civilian honour for the cricket icon on Saturday.

Anju George awarded Khel Ratna

Anju George awarded Khel Ratna

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Anju Bobby George and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore were awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Arjuna award respectively.

BCCI to nominate Dravid for Khel Ratna, Yuvi for Arjuna

BCCI to nominate Dravid for Khel Ratna, Yuvi for Arjuna

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

The Cricket Board has decided to recommend recently retired stalwart Rahul Dravid for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and Yuvraj Singh, the player of the World Cup, for the Arjuna Award.

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.

No form, couldn't nominate for Arjuna, Khel Ratna: BCCI

No form, couldn't nominate for Arjuna, Khel Ratna: BCCI

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India officially made it clear that it did not receive any request from the Sports Ministry for nominating cricketers for the Arjuna and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards.

Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to receive Bharat Ratna at home today

Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to receive Bharat Ratna at home today

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and one of the most-respected politicians across parties will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, today.

Anjali, Beenamol get Khel Ratna

Anjali, Beenamol get Khel Ratna

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Twenty-one sportspersons, including cricketer Virender Sehwag, footballer I M Vijayan and hockey player Gagan Ajit Singh, have been named for the Arjuna awards 2002.

I deserved Khel Ratna, says Sushil

I deserved Khel Ratna, says Sushil

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Not a man for diplomatic circumlocution, wrestler Sushil Kumar on Wednesday said it would have been injustice if he was denied the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award even after winning the bronze medal in Beijing Olympics.

Narang conferred Khel Ratna, Zaheer misses event

Narang conferred Khel Ratna, Zaheer misses event

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Ace shooter Gagan Narang, who notched up four gold medals at last year's Commonwealth Games, was on Monday conferred the country's highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- in a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.

Sania Mirza conferred Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards also given

Sania Mirza conferred Khel Ratna, Arjuna awards also given

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Sania Mirza was on Saturday conferred with the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honor, while shooting sensation was among the Arjuna award recipients in a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Ronjan Sodhi named for Khel Ratna; Arjuna for Kohli, Sindhu

Ronjan Sodhi named for Khel Ratna; Arjuna for Kohli, Sindhu

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Shooter Ronjan Sodhi picked for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award by the selection committee.

Bharat Ratna to cricketers, filmstars a mockery of award: Katju

Bharat Ratna to cricketers, filmstars a mockery of award: Katju

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

In controversial remarks, Press Council Chairperson Justice Markandey Katju on Tuesday said that giving Bharat Ratna to cricketers and film stars, who have "no social relevance", is making a "mockery" of the award.

Being awarded Bharat Ratna a complete surprise: Prof Rao

Being awarded Bharat Ratna a complete surprise: Prof Rao

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Renowned scientist Prof C N R Rao on Saturday said the Bharat Ratna had come to him as a "complete surprise" and he could not believe that he had been awarded the country's highest civilian honour.

Kohli recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Rahane for Arjuna

Kohli recommended for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Rahane for Arjuna

Rediff.com3 May 2016

India's Test cricket captain Virat Kohli has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the nation's biggest sporting honour, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Sign up, if you think Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Sign up, if you think Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

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WATCH: Stars At Lin-Randeep Hooda's Wedding Reception

WATCH: Stars At Lin-Randeep Hooda's Wedding Reception

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Randeep Hooda and Lin Laisharm hosted a wedding reception in Mumbai, and invited their friends from the film industry.

AAP in damage control mode after seeking to revoke Rajiv Gandhi's Bharat Ratna

AAP in damage control mode after seeking to revoke Rajiv Gandhi's Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Lamba claimed after the walkout, "I got a message from the CM to tender my resignation. I'm ready to do so".

Dhoni to be conferred Khel Ratna

Dhoni to be conferred Khel Ratna

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

India's one-day and Twenty20 captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Monday chosen for the Raviv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest honour for a sportsperson.

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The 36-year-old Jhajharia, who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, was the first choice of the awards selection committee.

Paralympics: Shooter Narwal wins silver in 10m air pistol

Paralympics: Shooter Narwal wins silver in 10m air pistol

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Manish Narwal claimed the silver in the men's 10m air pistol (SH1) event at the Paris Paralympics on Friday.

Food at KFC, Sagar Ratna, Bikanerwala substandard?

Food at KFC, Sagar Ratna, Bikanerwala substandard?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Delhi High Court has been told by the city government's Food Safety Department that rice and other food samples collected from three popular eateries in the capital have been found to be unsafe and substandard.

Sachin Tendulkar first sportsman to be honoured with Bharat Ratna

Sachin Tendulkar first sportsman to be honoured with Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

India cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna by President Pranad Mukherjee at a ceremony in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Decision to give Tendulkar Bharat Ratna taken in 24 hours, reveals RTI

Decision to give Tendulkar Bharat Ratna taken in 24 hours, reveals RTI

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The process of conferring the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna on batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was initiated on the first day of his farewell 200th cricket Test on November 14, 2013 and the announcement made two days later, according to an RTI reply.

Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar

Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

The Government has decided to confer the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award on eminent scientist Prof C.N.R.Rao and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar.

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and H D Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).

Chipko activists demand Bharat Ratna for Gaura Devi

Chipko activists demand Bharat Ratna for Gaura Devi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

An organisation of Chipko activists of Tuesday demanded the Bharat Ratna for Gaura Devi, a tribal woman from Uttarakhand acclaimed for her pioneering role in the unique movement of the 1970s for environmental protection. The Chipko movement was launched in the mountainous region of Uttarakhand, which was then part of Uttar Pradesh.

AAI to get mini-ratna status

AAI to get mini-ratna status

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

The Centre has agreed in principle to grant 'mini-ratna' status to Airports Authority of India (AAI) to enable it to take up projects worth up to Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) without taking government approval. Such a decision would also enable AAI to form joint ventures with private companies to modernise airports and aviation infrastructure across the country, sources in the civil aviation ministry said.

Readers vote: Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Readers vote: Amitabh deserves a Bharat Ratna!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

We asked readers whether the superstar deserved a Bharat Ratna, and they were quite unanimous about their say.

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

Basu should get Bharat Ratna: Lalu

Basu should get Bharat Ratna: Lalu

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Taking a dig at BJP leader L K Advani's suggestion that former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee be awarded the Bharat Ratna, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Saturday said the government will not be a party to the ex-premier's retirement from politics.

Rahul hand seen behind Sachin's Bharat Ratna decision

Rahul hand seen behind Sachin's Bharat Ratna decision

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

A day after he saw Sachin's 200th Test match at Wankhede, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have pushed the Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar with an eye on the youth vote.