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How have Modi and his mantris fared?

How have Modi and his mantris fared?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

We ask you to rate the pradhan sevak and his ministers on four criteria: Vision. Execution. Efficiency. And their response to the public.

The river can go to hell

The river can go to hell

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'Delhi's river has once more been thrown under the bus, by a happy godman backed by a godman-happy government,' says Mitali Saran.

Sri Sri meets Katrina victims

Sri Sri meets Katrina victims

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The spiritual leader was was invited by Austin Mayor Will Wynn. The Art of Living is conducting trauma relief workshops there.

Ten Sports-DD settlement likely

Ten Sports-DD settlement likely

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

Amid the willingness shown by Ten Sports and Prasar Bharti for an out-of-court settlement on the telecast rights controversy, the channel's chief met Information and Broadcasting Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Lahore on Sunday.

Mandira roots for Irfan Pathan

Mandira roots for Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2004

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra were among those who had turned up at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore to support the Indian cricket team in the 4th ODI match against Pakistan.

 Shun bullets for ballot, Sri Sri tells Naxals

Shun bullets for ballot, Sri Sri tells Naxals

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was on a three-day visit to Jharkhand as a state guest from February 17 to 19

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India internationals Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube starred with the ball and the bat respectively as 41-time champions Mumbai took an upperhand over Assam on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Mumbai on Friday.

Spreading cinematic gyaan!

Spreading cinematic gyaan!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Pune's Wisdom Tree Festival is a tribute to the contribution made by the Film and Television Institute of India to the Indian film industry.

How best to beat work stress

How best to beat work stress

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

BJP defends anti-conversion law

BJP defends anti-conversion law

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

He said in states where the BJP was in power, the law will be enforced subsequently and in states where it had to depend on the support of its allies, the party would try and convince them that the law was acceptable to the Supreme Court.

BJP gives Jaswant book launch a miss

BJP gives Jaswant book launch a miss

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

No ad hocism in broadcasting policy: Prasad

No ad hocism in broadcasting policy: Prasad

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Asserting there was no ad hocism in government's broadcasting policy, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the standing committee had given its suggestions on the Communication Convergence Bill.

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Several parliamentary standing committees reconstituted

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Shashi Tharoor has also been retained as the chairman of the panel on Information Technology.

Govt opens doors to foreign filmmakers

Govt opens doors to foreign filmmakers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

Filmmakers wanting to shoot in India can now take advantage of the liberalised visa regime.

'Triple talaq bill about woman empowerment, justice not politics'

'Triple talaq bill about woman empowerment, justice not politics'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the government has already taken note of concerns expressed by members earlier and amended the bill accordingly.

Law minister may veto Bollywood contracts

Law minister may veto Bollywood contracts

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

It is not nepotism nor 'gangeism' that is the bane of a newcomer's existence. It's these draconian contracts.

BJP to raise Geelani's anti-India speech

BJP to raise Geelani's anti-India speech

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

This was disclosed by party spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad at a press conference in New Delhi.

Art of Living wows Washington

Art of Living wows Washington

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

"We all can work toward a dual-goal, I would say a single dual-goal -- one is protect our environment, our planet earth. The second thing is to protect the human values -- compassion, friendliness, and cooperation," he said.

No takers for Norah Jones in Hollywood?

No takers for Norah Jones in Hollywood?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Norah Jones, daughter of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, has received mostly negative reviews for her work in the bleak love story of sorts. It marks the English-language debut of Hong Kong-based filmmaker Wong Kar Wai.

Did Sonia dump Quattrocchi?

Did Sonia dump Quattrocchi?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

A senior leader of the party said that the arrest of Quattrocchi could not have taken place without the express approval of Sonia Gandhi who may have decided to dump him as he was becoming a liability for her and her party.

Poverty-stricken war hero gets award

Poverty-stricken war hero gets award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Naik Subedar Bana Singh, who won the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in preventing a Siachen post from falling into Pakistan Army's hands in 1987, was on Wednesday awarded the inaugural Sivaji-FACT award for courage. Singh, who was feted by spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, was also given Rs 1 lakh with the award.

Are television channels overstepping the limits?

Are television channels overstepping the limits?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Are television channels overstepping the limits? Tell us!

Assailant was aiming for Chaurasia: Home secretary

Assailant was aiming for Chaurasia: Home secretary

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Sirohi said Chaurasia saw the assailant and ducked in time.

FICCI honours AB, Hema Malini

FICCI honours AB, Hema Malini

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

They were recognised for their contribution to Hindi cinema.

Prasad for Indo-Pak ties in entertainment

Prasad for Indo-Pak ties in entertainment

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday favoured a memorandum of understanding between the entertainment industries of Pakistan and India.

Star News gets uplink approval

Star News gets uplink approval

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

Babas follow Ramdev's footsteps to mint a fortune from FMCG

Babas follow Ramdev's footsteps to mint a fortune from FMCG

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Ravi Shankar mulls taking his products, available at 600 outlets, to 2,500 stores by 2017; others have plans, too.

Market boom: Terror funding under lens

Market boom: Terror funding under lens

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

The government informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that it is keeping a watch on a person who is suspected to have used the booming Indian share market for terror funding. "Recently, a case has come to our notice. It is suspected that it may be linked to a person under watch. I cannot divulge further details," Finance Minister P Chidambaram said.

BJP hails note ban verdict; asks will Rahul apologise

BJP hails note ban verdict; asks will Rahul apologise

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court in a 4:1 majority verdict upheld the government's 2016 decision to demonetise Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination notes, saying the decision-making process was not flawed.

Star uplinking issue still under I&B lens

Star uplinking issue still under I&B lens

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

The proposal of Media Content and Communication Services to uplink Star News channel from India is still being examined by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry after Foreign Investment Promotion Board cleared it.

Opposition walkout in RS over Jogi episode

Opposition walkout in RS over Jogi episode

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

The Congress was unhappy with a minister making allegations against its leadership.

Sri Sri urges world leaders to spread harmony

Sri Sri urges world leaders to spread harmony

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

The interfaith conference is being attended by a host of international dignitaries from 38 countries.

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Why Election 2024 Is So Subdued...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'It's dull because this time the election is spread over such a long period.'

CJI Bobde wanted Shahrukh Khan for Ayodhya mediation

CJI Bobde wanted Shahrukh Khan for Ayodhya mediation

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The interesting fact was revealed to public for the first time by the Supreme Court Bar Association president and senior advocate Vikas Singh during his address on occasion of the farewell ceremony for the CJI.

Flood alert in Chhattisgarh, Orissa

Flood alert in Chhattisgarh, Orissa

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Collectors of the districts threatened with inundation have been alerted.

Remembering Hrishida

Remembering Hrishida

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Pay your tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Pay your tribute to Ustad Bismillah Khan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

He may no be present among us but his contributions to Indian music will live on forever.