News for 'Shankar'

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

Yuvraj Takes Builder To Court

Yuvraj Takes Builder To Court

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The cricketer said a sale agreement was executed between him and his mother on one side and the builder on the other for the purchase of an apartment for over Rs 14 crore in the real estate project initiated by Brilliant Etoile Pvt Ltd in Hauz Khas under the name 'Sky Mansion' and displaying the name 'Risland'.

Vijay Shankar could be used as 3rd seamer

Vijay Shankar could be used as 3rd seamer

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The 28-year-old all-rounder figures prominently in India's World Cup plans. Shankar has showed that he is a capable batsman, having scored 45 off 64 deliveries in a match-winning 98-run stand with Ambati Rayudu after the top-order collapse in the final ODI in New Zealand.

Kerala man rescued from hospital lift after 2 days

Kerala man rescued from hospital lift after 2 days

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A 59-year-old man was stuck in the lift of the busy Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram for the past two days and was rescued on Monday morning by an operator who had arrived for routine work, police said.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Please Send Payal's Film To The Oscars!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

How wonderful it would be for all of us to watch the Oscar ceremony on March 2, 2025 and watch AWIAL win an Oscar, notes Aseem Chhabra.

IFS was upper caste service, more democratic now: Aiyar

IFS was upper caste service, more democratic now: Aiyar

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Congress leader and former diplomat Mani Shankar Aiyar called the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) of yore an "upper caste" service, which he claimed is becoming more democratic now with the flavour of the country getting into it.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

Has Shankar sealed his place in World Cup squad?

Has Shankar sealed his place in World Cup squad?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Arun would not disclose if Shankar was being considered at the number four position, a place captain Virat Kohli filled in the fourth ODI in Mohali.

PHOTOS: Kohli, Shankar lift India to thrilling win

PHOTOS: Kohli, Shankar lift India to thrilling win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Virat Kohli's 40th ODI century and Vijay Shankar's fine all-round showing helped India down Australia by eight runs to take a 2-0 series lead, in Nagpur, on Tuesday.

Gill & Co Beat The Heat!

Gill & Co Beat The Heat!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Gujarat Titans enjoyed their break before their next home match.

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

In a relief to former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair, the Supreme Court on Monday granted him bail after nearly 23 months of incarceration in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, observing that liberty is 'sacrosanct' and needs to be respected in cases involving even stringent laws.

With 'katil' remark, Mani Shankar Aiyar sparks row

With 'katil' remark, Mani Shankar Aiyar sparks row

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday joined the protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens in Shaheen Bagh and attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government saying that they fought elections on the promise of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', but they did 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vinash'.

Wonderful 2011 WC Reunion!

Wonderful 2011 WC Reunion!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

It was a reunion of India's World Cup winners as Mahendra Singh Dhoni caught up with Gary Kirsten -- the captain-coach combo who masterminded India's famous triumph in 2011.

Why Annapurna Devi chose her music over Ravi Shankar

Why Annapurna Devi chose her music over Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Dissonant artistic visions drove Annapurna Devi and her husband Ravi Shankar apart, notes Swapan Kumar Bondyopadhyay.

Who Won By The Highest/Lowest Margins?

Who Won By The Highest/Lowest Margins?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Hemant V Shivsaran/Rediff.com does a deep dive and lists the winners with the highest and lowest margins in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

Hindu body moves SC to lift restriction on ASI 'Bhojshala' report

Hindu body moves SC to lift restriction on ASI 'Bhojshala' report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

The application filed by the Hindu Front of Justice, which is the original petitioner in the case before the Madhya Pradesh high court, and others said that after the April 1 order of the apex court, proceeding before the HC has also virtually stayed.

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Can You Recognise These Actors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

We take a look at 10 recent awe-inspiring prosthetic aesthetics that actors have rocked for their respective roles in films.

May Narendra Modi become CM again: Nitish's faux pas

May Narendra Modi become CM again: Nitish's faux pas

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The Bihar chief minister, who has of late been making news for goof-ups, made the faux pas at an election rally on the outskirts of Patna.

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Why's Mukesh Ambani Betting Big On Media

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Could it be about clout? Given its size and influence, RIL doesn't need the media for that, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekhar.

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Will Modi's Patna Roadshow Bring The Votes?

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Clad in a yellow kurta with a saffron gamcha around his neck, atop an open saffron coloured vehicle, he was greeted by loud chants of "Modi! Modi! Modi Zindabad! 400 Paar Is Baar" all along the roadshow's route.

'Neutral' Shankar not losing sleep over World Cup selection

'Neutral' Shankar not losing sleep over World Cup selection

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

India all-rounder Vijay Shankar insists he is not losing sleep over his selection.

Move out: Delhi housing colony to Aiyar, daughter over Ram temple stand

Move out: Delhi housing colony to Aiyar, daughter over Ram temple stand

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Aiyar in a video posted on Facebook, however, stated that she did not live in the colony represented by the RWA and that she did not receive any "notice" (letter) from it.

India's Winning Moments At The Grammys

India's Winning Moments At The Grammys

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'I am extremely happy that I am bringing Grammy to my country. Hope I continue making India proud with my work.'

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming channels.

Ram Charan Celebrates Birthday In Tirupati

Ram Charan Celebrates Birthday In Tirupati

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Ram Charan celebrated his 39th birthday on March 27 by visiting the Tirupati temple with wife Upasana Kamineni and daughter Klin Kaara.

Shankar, Iyer power India 'A' to win over New Zealand

Shankar, Iyer power India 'A' to win over New Zealand

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Vijay Shankar and Shreyas Iyer scripted a superb chase to help India 'A' notch up a thrilling four-wicket win over New Zealand 'A' in a high-scoring unofficial, in Mount Maunganui, on Friday.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. The scheme is expected to help companies address the skill gap in employment. Dheeraj Hinduja, chairman, auto major Ashok Leyland, said: "We had started an internship programme at our plant in Pantnagar, which we established in 2010 with colleges there.

Now Azaadi slogans are being heard in PoK: Shah

Now Azaadi slogans are being heard in PoK: Shah

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Shah said the present Lok Sabha elections are about "choosing between corrupt leaders of INDI alliance and honest politician Narendra Modi, who despite being Chief Minister and then Prime Minister never had an allegation of single paisa against him."

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'It does not understand economics. The entire focus of this government is skewed.'

Bad Newz Coming Soon!

Bad Newz Coming Soon!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Joginder Tuteja looks at the July releases in theatres.

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Death toll in Nagpur factory blast rises to 7; owner gets bail

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The death toll of the blast at an explosives factory near Nagpur city rose to seven on Friday evening with another worker succumbing during treatment even as the owner and manager of the factory got bail soon after arrest.

Shankar aims for consistency after decent run Down Under

Shankar aims for consistency after decent run Down Under

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

'These (Australia and New Zealand) two series I have learnt a lot. I might not have bowled a lot but I learnt to bowl in different conditions. In batting, just watching seniors like Virat (Kohli), Rohit (Sharma) and (MS) Dhoni, how they go about their job, I learnt a lot'

Spotted: Shankar Mahadevan in Singapore

Spotted: Shankar Mahadevan in Singapore

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Reader Sumedh Acharekar has sent us a photograph.

Ranji Trophy: Thakur puts Mumbai in control; Avesh shines for MP

Ranji Trophy: Thakur puts Mumbai in control; Avesh shines for MP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Tushar Deshpande and Shardul Thakur starred with the ball to put Mumbai on top following a meek display from Tamil Nadu on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final.

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Ready For Kartik, Prabhas, Dhanush?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many interesting films with A-Listers line up for release in June.

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The then Uttar Pradesh chief secretary, Durga Shankar Mishra, in an order dated June 26 and issued to all the district magistrates of the state, cited a letter from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights dated June 7.

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

India Inc awaits demand uptick to go on capex spree

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Chief executive officers (CEOs) across sectors have expressed intentions to expand capacities, expecting the government's target to invest a record Rs 11.11 trillion on infrastructure development will act as a catalyst for a jump in consumer demand. "With the government planning a capex of Rs 11.11 trillion, private sector investment will come in a big way. Companies will be preparing for it right from today," H M Bangur, chairman of Shree Cement, told Business Standard. For the past few years, the investment scene in India has been dominated by government capital expenditures; private investments in the manufacturing sector have remained muted.