News for 'SETU'

No Aarogya Setu? Fliers can give self-declaration

No Aarogya Setu? Fliers can give self-declaration

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The ministry of civil aviation said on Thursday that about a third of operations will be allowed under strict norms when domestic flight services restart on Monday after a two-month hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, and all the airlines will have to adhere to the upper and lower limits of fares prescribed by the government.

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Rediff.com8 May 2024

An initiative of Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed 'Adbhut India' (Amazing India). It aims to harness AI as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of all Indians. The event marked the rollout of several initiatives by people+ai that are focused on discovering, demonstrating, and disseminating population-scale AI use cases for India.

Because it is Ram Setu and not Nehru bridge

Because it is Ram Setu and not Nehru bridge

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Why is the government in such enthusiasm to find a way out or to collect invalid data and offending propositions for just one purpose -- destroying the Ram Setu? Should that be the prime concern or motive of democratic governance that owns a responsibility to represent all people and their aspirations? Who are the people this government considers worth listening to, and who are the 'others' identified as expendables having discernibly worthless opinions?

Why Alia Wore This Sari To Ayodhya

Why Alia Wore This Sari To Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Key scenes from Ramayana were intricately hand painted on the sari's pallu.

Ram Setu to be part of Uttarakhand school syllabus

Ram Setu to be part of Uttarakhand school syllabus

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

The chapters would deal with the geographical and seismic conditions surrounding the bridge off the Rameshwaram coast in Tamil Nadu and also dwell on stories of Lord Ram

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The toughest part is to tackle human behaviour. On the Atal Setu, says Indrajit Gupta, I chose to drive at a consistent speed of 80 kmph in the middle lane. Vehicles on the right lane were clipping along at 150 kmph, way over the maximum permissible limit of 100 kmph. On occasion, I had to slow down or dodge vehicles suddenly pulling into the middle lane from the side.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Sarfira Review: Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama. Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Yoga Day Quiz: Identify These Asanas

The Yoga Day Quiz: Identify These Asanas

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Here's a simple quiz to test your knowledge on yoga postures!

Umar Khalid gets bail, installing Aarogya Setu among terms

Umar Khalid gets bail, installing Aarogya Setu among terms

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'He (Khalid) can't be made to incarcerate in jail for infinity merely on account that others who were part of the mob have to be identified and arrested in the matter'

BJP to use Ram Setu to revive Hindutva vote bank

BJP to use Ram Setu to revive Hindutva vote bank

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

While the main opposition party, which lost power in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections after a six-year stint in office, remained unclear on the leadership issue, it remained upbeat for having found an 'emotive issue.'

Bandra-Worli sea link named Rajiv Gandhi Setu

Bandra-Worli sea link named Rajiv Gandhi Setu

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The Bandra-Worli Sea Link, which was inaugurated by United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi in Mumbai on Tuesday, will be named as Rajiv Gandhi Setu.

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Scientists believe the unique geological locations where they are situated makes them worthy of veneration.

Volume recovery crucial for Marico's growth in FY25

Volume recovery crucial for Marico's growth in FY25

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Marico's January-March quarter (Q4) results were slightly better than consensus. Revenue was up by 1.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 2,280 crore. Ebitda grew by 12.5 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 440 crore. Adjusted PAT was up 10.3 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 320 crore.

SC to hear plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument

SC to hear plea to declare Ram Setu as national monument

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Ram Sethu, also known as Adam's bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island, off the south-eastern coast of Tamil Nadu, and Mannar Island, off the north-western coast of Sri Lanka.

More than courage ...: Modi after diving down to pray in submerged Dwarka

More than courage ...: Modi after diving down to pray in submerged Dwarka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Wearing a white diving helmet and ochre robes, Modi sat cross-legged on the sea bed, folded his hands in prayers while being helped by the Navy divers and waved peacock feathers before offering them to Lord Krishna.

Centre has 4 weeks to file Rama Setu affidavits

Centre has 4 weeks to file Rama Setu affidavits

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

A bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan accepted the request of Additional Solicitor General R Mohan that the two weeks time granted to the Centre on January 16 to file the affidavits be extended by four weeks and posted the matter for hearing in the first week of March.

Swamy challenges Baalu to debate on Ram Setu issue

Swamy challenges Baalu to debate on Ram Setu issue

Rediff.com22 May 2007

"Let him (Baalu) come out with a white paper on surveys undertaken," Swamy demanded at a press conference in Chennai, and said he would seek details under the Right to Information Act.

Maha to rename Versova-Bandra Sea Link after Savarkar

Maha to rename Versova-Bandra Sea Link after Savarkar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The decisions were taken in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Akshay Has Something To Cheer At Last

Akshay Has Something To Cheer At Last

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Akshay can take solace from the fact that Ram Setu will emerge his biggest grosser amongst all his theatrical releases of 2022.

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as a scheme that would add to Mumbai's importance. No big infrastructural project in Mumbai, he said, could be successful without the Centre's nod.

Is Nushrratt feeling the heat?

Is Nushrratt feeling the heat?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Tuesday.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Diwali is here and Salman Khan is bringing his Tiger 3 in theatres. Though he has been an Eid superstar for more than a decade now

When Mary Kom And Vidya Got Together...

When Mary Kom And Vidya Got Together...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Here's how some Bollywood stars spent their Thursday.

What's Jacqueline Doing In Vaishnodevi?

What's Jacqueline Doing In Vaishnodevi?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Jacqueline starts the New Year by visiting the Vaishnodevi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The police advised people to follow real-time traffic updates on the 'G-20 Virtual Help Desk' for route suggestions for commuting from/to the airport, railway stations, or bus terminals.

Jacqueline Says A Little Prayer

Jacqueline Says A Little Prayer

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Jacqueline Fernandez obviously wants divine help to resolve the current turmoil in her life.

Why Is Alia Grateful Every Single Day?

Why Is Alia Grateful Every Single Day?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Akshay promotes Ram Setu... Sanya celebrates Badhaai Ho... Vicky wraps up Sam Bahadur...

Adipurush: The Baahubali Version

Adipurush: The Baahubali Version

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Like in Baahubali, even here, Prabhas walks like he is doing the hop, step and jump in the Olympics. And he carries the same weapons, notices A Ganesh Nadar, viewing Adipurush in Tamil.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

What will your pick be from OTT this week?

Eastern Ladakh gets bridge in DBO, 2 helipads among 75 border infra projects

Eastern Ladakh gets bridge in DBO, 2 helipads among 75 border infra projects

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Lack of infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir for decades post Independence was one of the reasons behind the rise of terrorism in the Union territory, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday after unveiling 75 new projects including bridges, roads and helipads in border areas.

The MEN in Jacqueline Fernandez's career

The MEN in Jacqueline Fernandez's career

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the leading men she's starring with.

Howrah Bridge Heads For Health Check-up

Howrah Bridge Heads For Health Check-up

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'We need to find out whether any structural element has got fatigue.' 'We want to increase the lifespan of the bridge.'

Coming Soon! The Ramayan Movies

Coming Soon! The Ramayan Movies

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at forthcoming films inspired by the Ramayan.

Like Bipasha's Maternity Fashion?

Like Bipasha's Maternity Fashion?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend.

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The season of festivities has kick-started and there is a flurry of movie releases in theatres.

Data Breach: 'Government is always in denial'

Data Breach: 'Government is always in denial'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'Why does a State that sees a national security issue at every turn not recognise the seriousness of the data from sensitive databases being breached?'

Pix: Narendra Modi does yoga in Mysuru

Pix: Narendra Modi does yoga in Mysuru

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed yoga asanas at the Mysore Palace in the heritage city of Mysuru, Karnataka, to mark the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.