News for 'Shakti'

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Modi shares winning formula with BJP workers in Kerala

Modi shares winning formula with BJP workers in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Addressing a gathering of around 6,000 in-charges of 'Shakti Kendras,' each comprising two to three booth-level areas, at Marine Drive, the prime minister said that Kerala has the potential to influence who will be in power in Delhi.

Birthday Quiz: Just how well do you know Shakti Kapoor?

Birthday Quiz: Just how well do you know Shakti Kapoor?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Shakti Mills gang-rape: Repeat offenders could get death penalty

Shakti Mills gang-rape: Repeat offenders could get death penalty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

A sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday held guilty three convicts in the Shakti Mills photojournalist gang rape case under an amended IPC section, which entails death penalty, for committing repeated offence.

Classic revisited: Dilip Kumar-Amitabh Bachchan Face-Off in Shakti

Classic revisited: Dilip Kumar-Amitabh Bachchan Face-Off in Shakti

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Every scene featuring a face-off between Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan are the biggest highlights.

32 parties supported one nation, one poll; 15 opposed it

32 parties supported one nation, one poll; 15 opposed it

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' approached 62 parties out which 47 responded -- 32 in support of holding elections simultaneously, 15 against it.

Uttam's Take: The Gati Shakti Jab

Uttam's Take: The Gati Shakti Jab

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Budget.

In SC Coast Guard opposes permanent commission for women

In SC Coast Guard opposes permanent commission for women

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Indian Coast Guard has filed an affidavit in response to a plea moved by a woman officer seeking permanent commission.

It's All About Loving Numbers!

It's All About Loving Numbers!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Bollywood loves number games. And not just the rat race kind. There's a slew of movies with numbers in their title.

PIX: Madhuri, Alia, Kajol at Stree Shakti awards

PIX: Madhuri, Alia, Kajol at Stree Shakti awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Here's looking at the red carpet arrivals.

3 Union ministers' resignation accepted, portfolios farmed out

3 Union ministers' resignation accepted, portfolios farmed out

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Ministers' resignation accepted, portfolios farmed out

'Everybody would say I should act like my sister'

'Everybody would say I should act like my sister'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

'Padmini and I are very different people.' 'Our acting styles are very different. She's from a different era.'

Women's Bill: Oppn tries to corner govt on OBC quota

Women's Bill: Oppn tries to corner govt on OBC quota

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Opposition parties Nationalist Congress Party and Samajwadi Party on Wednesday demanded reservation for OBCs in the women's reservation bill and questioned the reason for calling a special session when the bill cannot be implemented before census and delimitation.

Jairam quotes Mahatma on women's quota bill: 'Post-dated cheque...'

Jairam quotes Mahatma on women's quota bill: 'Post-dated cheque...'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the government over the women's reservation bill, saying the only appropriate description of what Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done with the matter is "it is a post-dated cheque drawn on a failing bank".

Financial Freedom: One Woman's Inspiring Comeback

Financial Freedom: One Woman's Inspiring Comeback

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Inspired from a real life incident, this is the story of how Aarti buckled herself up after her divorce and rebuilt her financial life.

Juvenile accused of second Shakti Mills gang rape identified

Juvenile accused of second Shakti Mills gang rape identified

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The 17-year-old minor boy who is an accused in the July 31 gang rape case was identified by the victim and her boyfriend, during an identification parade held at the juvenile remand home in South Mumbai, police said.

Making Lord Shiva's Love Story Look Divine

Making Lord Shiva's Love Story Look Divine

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Colors TV's new show Shiv Shakti: Tap Tyag Tandav tells the story of love between Lord Shiva and Parvati/ Shakti.

After Fighter, Another Film On Pulwama

After Fighter, Another Film On Pulwama

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Telugu star Varun Tej's first pan-India film Operation Valentine will release on March 1.

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for seven-phase general elections from April 19.

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Dhami said several acres of land were freed from encroachment during the demolition drive in the 'Malik Ka Bagicha' area of Banbhoolpura.

Chargesheet filed in July 31 Shakti Mills gang-rape case

Chargesheet filed in July 31 Shakti Mills gang-rape case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The police today filed a chargesheet, against four accused in connection with the July 31 gang-rape of an 18-year-old telephone operator on the premises of Shakti Mills compound in Mumbai.

Andaz Apna Apna's Secrets REVEALED!

Andaz Apna Apna's Secrets REVEALED!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

'People remember each and every dialogue of Andaz Apna Apna, just as they remember every dialogue of Mughal-e-Azam and Sholay.'

Cauvery authority asks Karnataka to release 5000 cusecs of water to TN

Cauvery authority asks Karnataka to release 5000 cusecs of water to TN

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

The Cauvery Water Management Authority has asked Karnataka to continue releasing 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for another 15 days, a senior jal shakti ministry official said on Monday.

Citizenspeak: Mr Akhilesh Yadav, please reinstate Durga Shakti

Citizenspeak: Mr Akhilesh Yadav, please reinstate Durga Shakti

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Send this petition to reinstate IAS office Durga Shakti Nagpal to the UP chief minister!

Karnataka govt issues orders to implement 2 of 5 guarantees

Karnataka govt issues orders to implement 2 of 5 guarantees

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The Karnataka government issued orders to implement the 'Gruha Jyoti' and 'Shakti' schemes.

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The batch of five experts will also play a role as interpreters between India and China sides during border personnel meetings, sources said.

Is Xi Jinping Watching?

Is Xi Jinping Watching?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Indian and Japanese ships engaged in advanced level exercises in all three domains of maritime warfare -- surface, sub surface and air.

Did God Create Kishore Kumar For Rajesh Khanna?

Did God Create Kishore Kumar For Rajesh Khanna?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

People had also started gathering at Mukhtar Ansari's residence in Ghazipur and there was a large deployment of security personnel around the house.

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes on way back from war game witnessed by PM

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes on way back from war game witnessed by PM

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The pilot ejected safely and a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident, the IAF said in a brief statement.

Six books on shortlist for Shakti Bhatt Prize

Six books on shortlist for Shakti Bhatt Prize

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Six books were nominated for the Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize this year. The books in contention for this year's cash prize of Rs 1 lakh and trophy are: Boats on Land by Janice Pariat, India Becoming by Akash Kapur, The King's Harvest by Chetan Raj Shreshta, The Wildings by Nilanjana Roy, Foreign by Sonora Jha and a pleasant kind of heavy and other stories by aranyani.

When Ashaji Made President Smile

When Ashaji Made President Smile

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

At Friday's 'Rising India - She Shakti' event, which acknowledged, honoured and celebrated women achievers in New Delhi, the Rashtrapati, who turned 65 on June 20, must have astonished to see the verve of a lady 25 years older.

'Shakti Kapoor will be gang raped in Bigg Boss 5'

'Shakti Kapoor will be gang raped in Bigg Boss 5'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Why are women overlooked by Kerala's ruling, Oppn fronts during polls?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

While the major fronts, the CPI-M led LDF and Congress-led UDF have given three and one seat respectively to women, the BJP-led NDA has set aside five seats for their female politicians in the upcoming LS polls.

Tina Turner's Indian Connection

Tina Turner's Indian Connection

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Tina Turner, who had Indians across generations dancing to songs such as What's Love Got To Do With It, was all set to play Shakti in a film to be directed by Ismail Merchant and visited Varanasi and Kerala for an exploratory trip.

LPG price cut by Rs 100/cylinder

LPG price cut by Rs 100/cylinder

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a Rs 100 per cylinder cut in cooking gas LPG price to ease financial burden on households. Non-subsidised cooking gas price will be cut to Rs 803 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital with effect from midnight of Friday/Saturday, official sources said. Prices vary from state to state depending on the incidence on local taxes.

Can Motherhood Get In The Way Of A Career?

Can Motherhood Get In The Way Of A Career?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'Marriage was never a pit stop after which my life would change.'

Discovering Shakti -- the strength of a woman

Discovering Shakti -- the strength of a woman

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Indicorps Fellow Himabindu Reddy shares her experience of working in India on the Indicorps public service fellowship.

Modi urges MPs to pass Women's Bill unanimously

Modi urges MPs to pass Women's Bill unanimously

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his government is committed to ensuring that the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' aimed at expanding women's participation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies becomes a law, as he urged MPs of both Houses of Parliament to pass the bill unanimously.

Fun, Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Fun, Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.