News for 'Saran'

Photos: Embracing tradition at Lakme Fashion Week

Photos: Embracing tradition at Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Gaurang Shah, Shravan Kumar and Vivek Kumar showcased the glory of Indian textiles on the runway at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2013.

Why Xi Jinping 'fixed' Jack Ma

Why Xi Jinping 'fixed' Jack Ma

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Alibaba's pervasive economic and social influence in China is seen as a threat to the authority of the Chinese Communist party, notes Shyam Saran.

Bihar: 11 children die after eating mid-day meal

Bihar: 11 children die after eating mid-day meal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Angry over the children's death, hundreds of people took to the streets and protested near the local police station demanding action against school teacher and officials responsible for the calamity.

'One of the problems is neither Xi or Modi listen to other opinions'

'One of the problems is neither Xi or Modi listen to other opinions'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'Both have a very nationalistic view of foreign policy.' 'They think they are shrewd and clever diplomats.'

Bihar: EC deputes special observer in Rabri's constituency

Bihar: EC deputes special observer in Rabri's constituency

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The Election Commission has deputed a special observer for the Lok sabha polls in two parliamentary constituencies -- Saran and Maharajganj in Bihar, to ensure free and fair elections that will be held on May 7, officials on Monday said.

Minor gang-raped in Bihar, three nabbed

Minor gang-raped in Bihar, three nabbed

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Three men have been arrested by the police for allegedly raping a minor in a village in Bihar's Saran district.

Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Will Tej Pratap vs Tejashwi feud cost RJD in polls?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'Tej Pratap doesn't have votes on his own. But should he want, he can always rock the RJD's boat because of his antics.'

Task cut out for forensic team in rain-ravaged U'khand

Task cut out for forensic team in rain-ravaged U'khand

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

As the last remaining family members of the missing leave for their homes, the task is still cut out for Dr Dayal Saran from CID and his team of forensic officers involved in collecting DNA samples of the unclaimed bodies and making a database for identification.

SC to hear pleas on farm laws and farmers' stir on Monday

SC to hear pleas on farm laws and farmers' stir on Monday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde will hear the application on January 18 along with pleas raising the issue of farmers protesting at Delhi borders.

Lalu escapes unhurt as makeshift platform caves in

Lalu escapes unhurt as makeshift platform caves in

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Rashtriya Janata Dal President Lalu Prasad on Saturday escaped unhurt when a makeshift wooden platform raised at a Yagna site in Saran district collapsed.

'Indo-US partnership is stuck right now'

'Indo-US partnership is stuck right now'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

In perhaps the first major conference on the United States-India strategic partnership in the aftermath of the Khobragade controversy that plunged the bilateral relationship in a downward spiral and is now in the process of being resurrected, the undeniable consensus among the panelists and participants was that much ballyhooed strategic convergence between Washington and New Delhi has dissipated.

Delayed Pensions Leave Bihar's Teachers Struggling

Delayed Pensions Leave Bihar's Teachers Struggling

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Retired college teachers in Bihar are facing financial difficulties as they have not received their pension for the past four months, reports M I Khan.

3 HC judges appointed as Supreme Court justices

3 HC judges appointed as Supreme Court justices

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Notifications announcing the appointments of Uttarakhand high court Chief Justice KM Joseph, Madras HC Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Orissa HC Chief Justice Vineet Saran to the Supreme Court were issued on Saturday.

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

China pushes India into bear hug with Quad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

China's behaviour in the post-pandemic geopolitical landscape which may determine the Quad's future trajectory, notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

SC to hear Bengal's plea on post-poll violence on Sep 20

SC to hear Bengal's plea on post-poll violence on Sep 20

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state government, pointed to the members of the committee that has been formed to investigate the incidents and said, "Can you imagine these people have been appointed to collect the data? Is this a BJP investigating committee my Lords?"

PIX: Southern Heroines' Hottest Magazine Covers

PIX: Southern Heroines' Hottest Magazine Covers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Check out the hottest magazine cover appearances by southern actresses.

Bihar: Two children die after consuming mid day meal

Bihar: Two children die after consuming mid day meal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

At least two children of a government primary school in Bihar's Saran district died on Tuesday after consuming the mid-day meal. Also, Over 80 children have taken ill fell, an official said.

'Indian history is north India-centric'

'Indian history is north India-centric'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'There was a revolt. They were fighting for their rights.' 'They lost their rights after colonial forest policies came into place.' 'These freedom fighters were trying to reassert those rights.'

Onions thrown towards Nitish at poll rally

Onions thrown towards Nitish at poll rally

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Kumar was talking on employment issue when onions came flying at him at the rally in support of his party nominee Sudhanshu Shekhar at Gangaur village ground in Harlakhi assembly constituency, but it missed the target.

Mid-meal tragedy: Bihar cops conduct polygraph on school principal

Mid-meal tragedy: Bihar cops conduct polygraph on school principal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

The Bihar police on Thursday conducted polygraph test of Meena Devi, the principal of a government primary school in Saran district where 23 children died after eating contaminated food last month.

Mid-day meal: 14-day judicial custody for principal's husband

Mid-day meal: 14-day judicial custody for principal's husband

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

A court in Bihar's Saran district on Monday sent Arjun Rai, husband of the principal of a school where 23 children died after eating contaminated food in July, to 14 days judicial custody after he surrendered.

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

SEE: When Sushmita won Miss Universe in 1994

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Sushmita Sen remembers winning Miss Universe in 1994 and her exciting journey over the years.

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Digital currency race: China leads. India must catch up

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

India should not be left behind. It should join the seven central banks which are studying feasibility and safeguards necessary to eliminate risks, particularly from hacking, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'We had to convince our people that we were doing nothing that would erode our strategic programme. We were all the time arguing that we are not doing anything, which will remotely impact on our strategic programme.'

SIT begins probe into Bihar mid-day meal deaths

SIT begins probe into Bihar mid-day meal deaths

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A Special Investigating Team on Tuesday visited the village in Bihar's Saran district where 23 children died of food poisoning after consuming a mid-day meal in their school.

Climate Crisis Presents Opportunity For India

Climate Crisis Presents Opportunity For India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

India's negotiating posture at the multilateral negotiations should be aligned with a significantly transformed development strategy domestically.' 'The positions the country takes at the negotiations will then carry credibility, says Shyam Saran, former foreign secretary and India's chief negotiator on Climate Change 2007-2010.

20 children die after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school

20 children die after eating mid-day meal in Bihar school

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

As many as 20 students died and 30 have been hospitalised after consuming mid-day meal served to them at a government primary school in Bihar's Saran district, police said.

The Man Who Loved to Make Thrillers

The Man Who Loved to Make Thrillers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Nishkant Kamat passed into the ages too soon, at just 50, but he left behind a repertoire of films which will carry on his legacy.

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Trains were set afire and blocked, and public vehicles attacked as protests over 'Agnipath' swept across several places in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu on Thursday amid partisan political voices in favour and against the new recruitment scheme for the defence forces that has set off a firestorm.

Rakul, Mouni, Kangana show off their saris

Rakul, Mouni, Kangana show off their saris

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Film folk are celebrating their beautiful handloom outfits on social media on National Handloom Day.

How Abe enabled the India-Japan nuclear deal

How Abe enabled the India-Japan nuclear deal

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Prime Ministers Modi and Abe enjoyed a close and empathetic relationship and this certainly gave a sustained momentum to the India-Japan strategic partnership. It is necessary for India to reach out and engage with his successor as early as possible, advises former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Phamous Review: 114 minutes of torture

Phamous Review: 114 minutes of torture

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

One feels for the classy cast -- all of them -- for being part of a film that has neither substance nor sense nor a story line, says Prasanna D Zore.

Private hospitals seek proper guidelines on vaccine procurement

Private hospitals seek proper guidelines on vaccine procurement

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Several private hospitals across the country said they have no clarity on procuring COVID-19 vaccines under the new policy announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and that it has led to the vaccination being put on hold at their centres.

Photo: Shriya looks wow in Midnight's Children

Photo: Shriya looks wow in Midnight's Children

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Deepa Mehta offers a sneak peek of her new film.

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Dinesh Maheshwari issued notice to the Centre, West Bengal and Election Commission of India on the plea, which also sought to central and state governments to award compensation to the victims and their family members after ascertaining the nature of loss sustained by them in post-poll violence in the state.

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state, told a bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose that whenever there is an allegation that a probe is not being carried fairly, the court takes the facts into account and then transfers the case to CBI after a prima facie conclusion.

When the deal almost died...

When the deal almost died...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

The night before Dr Singh was to meet President Bush, he said he could not sign the agreement.

Southern sirens who missed the Bollywood bus

Southern sirens who missed the Bollywood bus

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Their journey in Bollywood was cut short by flop films.

How India can counter China

How India can counter China

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'If Asia does become a Chinese dominated space, it will not only be because India failed to get its economic act together but also because it did not stand up for its democratic credentials,' warns Shyam Saran, the former foreign secretary.

Gupteshwar Pandey left ticketless in BJP-JDU seat sharing

Gupteshwar Pandey left ticketless in BJP-JDU seat sharing

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad's 'samdhi' Chandrika Roy has been nominated by the Janata Dal- United from his traditional Parsa assembly seat, but name of the former Director General of Police Gupteshwar Pandey is missing from the list of 115 candidates released by the party on Wednesday.