News for 'Saroj'

Ex-minister offered bribe to rape victim: Report

Ex-minister offered bribe to rape victim: Report

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

An inquiry has found a cook attached to a protective home guilty of having offered Jenny, an unwed mother, money to withdraw rape charges against former revenue minister Harak Singh Rawat, official sources said.

'It is too late for Priyanka to pull the Congress out of the mess'

'It is too late for Priyanka to pull the Congress out of the mess'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Rahul gets a helping hand for 2014: Priyanka steps in to boost her brother's prospects for the prime minister's post, writes Saroj Nagi

Congress is in ICU, and Sonia, Rahul are not doing enough

Congress is in ICU, and Sonia, Rahul are not doing enough

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Rahul Gandhi is no Sonia Gandhi or Indira Gandhi to revive the party but the Congress president too needs to share the blame for the current state of affairs and the party's debacle, says Saroj Nagi.

'New Ek Do Teen number is like a sex act'

'New Ek Do Teen number is like a sex act'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

'Sarojji and I are definitely taking action.'

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Things that you did not know about Walmart, Amazon

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

If Walmart is spinning success stories of Indian manufacturers in global markets, Amazon is taking 'Make in India' to the world, bolstered by its 'Global Selling Programme'

Gujarat leaders fight the UP battle for Congress and BJP

Gujarat leaders fight the UP battle for Congress and BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The battle for Uttar Pradesh will now be fought by two Gujarat leaders for their respective parties, reports Saroj Nagi

Rahul Gandhi and the politics of Sonia's tears

Rahul Gandhi and the politics of Sonia's tears

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

In a departure from the image that Rahul has crafted for himself over the last nine years since his election from Amethi, he has twice over the last 10 months invoked his mother's tears to add a dash of emotion to give a boost to his political campaign. Saroj Nagi wonders why.

'Where there is a woman, there is MAGIC'

'Where there is a woman, there is MAGIC'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Showbiz celebrates Women's Day!

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

'Actresses now don't like to work with me'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Legend, frank as always.

Food Security: Will it help Cong tide over its other crises?

Food Security: Will it help Cong tide over its other crises?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

With hardly anything positive to flaunt before the electorate while seeking a third consecutive term at the Centre, Sonia Gandhi's Congress is desperately hoping that the food security law will help it win the support of the people much like the national rural employment guarantee or the right to information acts or the farm loan waivers had done for it in the 2009 Lok Sabha polls, says Saroj Negi

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Adi Godrej, Thyagarajan in list of Padma awardees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

A large number of the civilian awards went to persons from the 'art' category.

Gonda fake encounter: 3 get death penalty, life term to 5

Gonda fake encounter: 3 get death penalty, life term to 5

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Lucknow awarded death sentence to three policemen and life term to five others in a 31-year-old fake encounter case in Gonda district in which 13 persons, including a deputy superintendent of police were killed.

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

Road to 2014: Rahul, Modi share a COMMON challenge

Road to 2014: Rahul, Modi share a COMMON challenge

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Can Rahul Gandhi and Narendra Modi win allies for their parties if made the prime ministerial candidates for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections? Saroj Nagi analyses

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Odisha's Dongria Kondhs face Covid threat

Rediff.com29 May 2021

There is little doubt that the Dongria Kondhs are facing their biggest challenge. Being small in number, they need special attention and care in order to fight this deadly virus.

Federal Front: Can it be any different from its predecessors?

Federal Front: Can it be any different from its predecessors?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Narendra Modi's elevation in the BJP has given a fillip to the idea of an alternative forum for those who want to counter him for the 2002 Gujarat riots and for those like Nitish Kumar who do not wish to be part of a dispensation which is steered by him, says Saroj Nagi

Will hang anyone blocking oxygen supply: Delhi HC

Will hang anyone blocking oxygen supply: Delhi HC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The Delhi high court said on Saturday that if any official at the central, state or local administration was obstructing in the picking up or supply of oxygen, then it would 'hang' that person.

'I would prefer to die serving the country than be sidelined'

'I would prefer to die serving the country than be sidelined'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

'So what if the enemies take us as prisoners of war? So what of they kill us? I would feel proud that I could sacrifice my life for the country,' say these proud lady officers of the Indian Navy.

My life lesson: Help others without any expectations

My life lesson: Help others without any expectations

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Saroj Panda tells us why you should give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.

PIX: Bollywood pays its last respects to Yash Chopra

PIX: Bollywood pays its last respects to Yash Chopra

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

From Rekha to Vidya Balan, the film fraternity turned up in large numbers to say goodbye to Yash Chopra.

Cong, BSP stage walkout in UP assembly

Cong, BSP stage walkout in UP assembly

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Opposition Bahujan Samaj Party on Tuesday created noisy scenes in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly over alleged "massive irregularities" in the procurement of wheat in the state and walked out expressing dissatisfaction of the government's response to the matter.

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.' 'So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".'

Can the Congress re-invent itself again?

Can the Congress re-invent itself again?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Both the Congress and the UPA government are racing against time to try and revamp their image with the people. The new direct benefit transfer schemes, the proposed food security bill, the land acquisition bill and perhaps the women's reservation bill are among the vehicles that the Congress intends to use to reach out to the people, says Saroj Nagi.

Gujarat's new BJP government to take oath on Tuesday

Gujarat's new BJP government to take oath on Tuesday

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP national president Amit Shah, chief ministers of all BJP-ruled states and those governed by National Democratic Alliance allies are expected at the ceremony, to be held at an open ground near the state secretariat, Gujarat BJP president Jitu Vaghani said.

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Nine members of a family were among the deceased in the first incident which took place around 11.15 pm on Wednesday, when Mumbai experienced heavy rains throughout the day, at the New Collector Compound on Abdul Hamid Road in the Malwani area of suburban Malad, the officials said.

Why Rajinikanth can't romance Deepika

Why Rajinikanth can't romance Deepika

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The superstar was apparently finding it difficult to romance his Kochadaiyaan leading lady Deepika Padukone.

The Prassthanam Review

The Prassthanam Review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Prassthanam is worth a one-time watch. Just don't go with high expectations, feels Karan Sanjay Shah.

PIX: Kangana, Maanyata at Tanu Weds Manu Returns success bash

PIX: Kangana, Maanyata at Tanu Weds Manu Returns success bash

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

It's about time the gang popped the bubbly, right?

Poll debacle: Time for a change of guard at the Centre?

Poll debacle: Time for a change of guard at the Centre?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Though Congress leaders tried to put a fig leaf to their misery with arguments of increased vote share and seats, specially in UP, the way the electorate voted in different states has demoralised party cadres and put a question mark over its leaders to motivate voters and inspire its supporters, feels Saroj Nagi.

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma brings us everything we learned in this notorious year.

'Sonakshi is a good dancer; Sonam is bad'

'Sonakshi is a good dancer; Sonam is bad'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan rates the actors and their dances moves.

VOTE! Priyanka or Katrina: Who's hotter in Agneepath?

VOTE! Priyanka or Katrina: Who's hotter in Agneepath?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Take this fun poll now!

Judicial custody of Raja Bhaiya extended

Judicial custody of Raja Bhaiya extended

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

The judicial custody of Independent member of Legislative Assembly Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, Samajwadi Party member of Parliament Shailendra Kumar, member of Legislative Council Akshay Pratap Singh alias Gopalji, MLA Vinod Saroj and seven others was extended on Saturday by 14 days by a local court in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

PIX: Helen, Dharmendra attend Bimal Roy retrospective

PIX: Helen, Dharmendra attend Bimal Roy retrospective

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Looking at pictures from the event.

Lather, Mahar and Monica in finals of women's boxing

Lather, Mahar and Monica in finals of women's boxing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Sonia Lather, Vinita Mahar, Mamta and Monica Saun, among others, advanced to the summit clash of the Federation Cup Women's Boxing Championship in Nainital on Saturday.

Leaving Jet Airways was painful: Datta

Leaving Jet Airways was painful: Datta

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Saroj Datta speaks about his leaving Jet Airways.

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Take the poll and vote for your favourite celebrity showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week.

Can Jacqueline dance like Madhuri? VOTE!

Can Jacqueline dance like Madhuri? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Check out these 10 killer moves from Jackie!

AN-32 pilot's wife was on ATC duty when plane went missing

AN-32 pilot's wife was on ATC duty when plane went missing

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Four days on, a massive search and rescue operation to trace the Russian-origin aircraft continues, with these tense circumstances leaving family members in despair.

Posco project: Orissa govt begins land acquisition

Posco project: Orissa govt begins land acquisition

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Over 80 personnel from the Jagatsinghpur district administration and Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation were engaged for the land verification work conducted with the help of global positioning system.