News for 'Shankar'

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday heard both the Hindu and Muslim sides on the Gyanvapi mosque committee's appeal challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

BJP drops Varun Gandhi in UP, but fields Maneka

BJP drops Varun Gandhi in UP, but fields Maneka

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday declared 13 candidates from Uttar Pradesh for the Lok Sabha polls including actor Arun Govil, who played Lord Ram in popular TV serial Ramayan, from Meerut, while replacing sitting MP Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit with state minister Jitin Prasada.

Yuvan Shankar Raja disappoints

Yuvan Shankar Raja disappoints

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

For today's audience, the Paruthiveeran soundtrack is a big yawn.

Mani Shankar Aiyar hospitalised

Mani Shankar Aiyar hospitalised

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Union Panchayati Raj and Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar was admitted to the Apollo Hospital in Chennai after he developed chest pain on Wednesday morning. "His condition is stable and there is nothing to worry about. However, he will be kept under observation at the ICU for the next 24 hours," hospital sources said.

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

As the spirit of summer holiday takes over , here's looking at 15 Hindi songs whose tourist-y picturisation transported us into a feast of sights and sceneries on silver screen.

Mumbai: Man held for blackmailing Anoushka Shankar

Mumbai: Man held for blackmailing Anoushka Shankar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

The Delhi police is investigating a case of blackmailing in which sitar-player Anoushka Shankar, daughter of legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar, was blackmailed by a man who allegedly accessed her photographs stored in her laptop.The man, whose identity has not been revealed, has been arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi police, following investigations in Mumbai.Pandit Ravi Shankar had written to the Home Ministry about the harassment his daughter was facing.

What were Shankar, Eshaan, Loy, Farhan doing at IIT-K?

What were Shankar, Eshaan, Loy, Farhan doing at IIT-K?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Reader Faran Shakeel sends us a picture.

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!

'Cowards': Mani Shankar Aiyar slams govt's J-K outreach

'Cowards': Mani Shankar Aiyar slams govt's J-K outreach

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'We are never going to get 303 seats again. Let us push through all the anti-Muslim legislation that we have in mind'

Siraj Regains His Mojo

Siraj Regains His Mojo

Rediff.com5 May 2024

With the IPL 2024 season heading towards its business end, and RCB finding themselves in a must-win situation, Player of the Match Mohammad Siraj put up a stellar show with the ball in front of home fans.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

CSK Vs GT: Who Was The Better Bowler?

CSK Vs GT: Who Was The Better Bowler?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Chahar or Fizz? Who gets your vote?

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

LS polls: Meet the prominent contestants in fourth phase

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Among the keenly watched contests are those involving former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav (Kannauj, UP) and Union ministers Giriraj Singh (Begusarai, Bihar), Nityanand Rai (Ujiarpur, Bihar) and Raosaheb Danve (Jalna, Maharashtra).

Spotted: Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja in Chennai

Spotted: Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja in Chennai

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Reader Arun Kumar sends us a photograph.

HC puts off hearing in Muslim plea in Gyanvapi case to Feb 12

HC puts off hearing in Muslim plea in Gyanvapi case to Feb 12

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday adjourned to February 12 the hearing on a plea challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.

Siraj's Zinger Was Amazing!

Siraj's Zinger Was Amazing!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Shahrukh, who was dismantling the RCB attack with his big hitting, was left speechless by Siraj's perfectly executed yorker. The delivery, clocked at a searing 140 kph, possessed just enough late reverse swing to find the gap between bat and pad. It sent Shahrukh's middle and off stumps flying, bringing a screeching halt to his blistering knock.

How BJP plans to win all 80 seats in UP in LS poll

How BJP plans to win all 80 seats in UP in LS poll

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The notable names in the BJP's first list include Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow, Hema Malini from Mathura, Ajay Mishra Teni from Kheri, Smriti Irani from Amethi, Lallu Singh from Faizabad (Ayodhya) and Mahendra Nath Pandey from Chandauli among others.

Can CSK fend off bottom-placed GT to bolster playoff chances?

Can CSK fend off bottom-placed GT to bolster playoff chances?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Despite being hit by the absence of key bowlers due to injuries as well as international commitments, Chennai Super Kings will still like to display their on-field ruthlessness while taking on wooden spooners Gujarat Titans in a 12th round IPL encounter in Ahmedabad on Friday.

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

IPL PIX: Stoinis, Thakur steer LSG to easy win over GT

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans in Lucknow on Sunday.

World Cup PIX: Fan Fare At Narendra Modi Stadium

World Cup PIX: Fan Fare At Narendra Modi Stadium

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The wait for the highly-awaited India vs Pakistan World Cup contest finally came to an end and fans didn't disappoint as they thronged to the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Spotted: South director Shankar in Chennai

Spotted: South director Shankar in Chennai

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Reader Arjun Anand has sent us this photograph of the star.

HC imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on man for making Lord Hanuman his co-litigant

HC imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on man for making Lord Hanuman his co-litigant

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The Delhi high court has imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on a man who made Lord Hanuman his co-litigant in a plea concerning the possession of a private land having a temple of the deity.

SRH aim for playoffs in crucial clash with GT

SRH aim for playoffs in crucial clash with GT

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Pat Cummins-led side will also want to challenge for the top two spots, which is a possibility considering they have one more game after this match and a healthy net run rate of +0.406.

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Nearly 40 per cent of IITians sitting for placements in 2024 are yet to receive job offers, showing a doubling of the 'unplaced' in the last three years from 19 per cent in 2021-2022 to 38 per cent in 2023-2024.

Respect SC order, but...: BJP defends electoral bonds

Respect SC order, but...: BJP defends electoral bonds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday defended the electoral bonds scheme, struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, saying it had a laudable objective of bringing transparency in poll funding.

Nimrat Looks Red Hot For MAMI

Nimrat Looks Red Hot For MAMI

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

So many film folk turned up at the opening night of the Jio MAMI Film Festival, held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai.

IPL PIX: Clinical CSK rout Titans to jump to top!

IPL PIX: Clinical CSK rout Titans to jump to top!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Chennai Super Kings' batters dazzled before the bowlers ran riot to thrash Gujarat Titans by a thumping 53-run margin.

6 BJP MLAs suspended from West Bengal assembly

6 BJP MLAs suspended from West Bengal assembly

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Six Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, were suspended from the West Bengal assembly over staging protests in the House in view of unrest in Sandeshkhali.

Kriti Has No Blues, Only Hues

Kriti Has No Blues, Only Hues

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Sanjana is nervous in California... Kiara-Varun's throwback pic... Daisy enjoys The Great Falls...

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With all 29 under its belt, the BJP became the first political party to achieve such a feat after 40 years in Madhya Pradesh.

Pandya fails fitness tests, Vijay Shankar replaces him in India A squad

Pandya fails fitness tests, Vijay Shankar replaces him in India A squad

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The selectors had picked him in the squad without testing him in the Ranji games.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Shubman Gill's return to form will provide a big boost to Gujarat Titans as they square off against table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in their must-win IPL game in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Video: The amazing Pandit Ravi Shankar!

Video: The amazing Pandit Ravi Shankar!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

From Pandit Ravi Shankar to Rajinikanth's Kochadaiyaan to Housefull 2, it's been an interesting week.

Stars, music fraternity pay tribute to Pt Ravi Shankar

Stars, music fraternity pay tribute to Pt Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood stars are tweeting.

'An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar'

'An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

In his condolence message, Dr Singh said: "An era has passed away with Pandit Ravi Shankar. He was national treasure and global ambassador of India's cultural heritage."

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

NDA fared badly in final phase of LS polls in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

According to the Election Commission data, 30 out of the state's 40 Lok Sabha seats went to the BJP-led coalition in the latest elections, a sharp drop compared with 39 in 2019 and lower than the tallies of 2014 (31) and 2009 (32).

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Pt Ravi Shankar's ashes to be taken to Varanasi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The ashes of the late Pandit Ravi Shankar, the noted sitar player who passed away last week, will be taken to Varanasi for the final rites, Lakshmi Shankar, the musician's sister-in-law, told rediff.com at a memorial service held at the Self Realisation Fellowship Ashram Center in Encinitas, Southern California.

Meera Shankar, India's first woman envoy to US

Meera Shankar, India's first woman envoy to US

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

She will also be the first serving diplomat to be posted in Washington in more than two decades after K Shankar Bajpai.

I suffered sexual and emotional abuse: Anoushka Shankar

I suffered sexual and emotional abuse: Anoushka Shankar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Anoushka Shankar, daughter of legendary sitarist Ravi Shankar, has thrown her weight behind an online campaign demanding an end to crime against women, in the wake of the Delhi gang rape.