News for 'Shobha'

When you engineer a virus, you leave behind...'

When you engineer a virus, you leave behind...'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'...signatures.' 'But such signatures are missing in this virus.'

Meet these Superstar Sisters!

Meet these Superstar Sisters!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

'When people who ignored us, when relatives who have not spoken to us for a long time, congratulated us, it was a proud moment for my mother.'

Watch: Abhinandan's parents receive standing ovation in flight

Watch: Abhinandan's parents receive standing ovation in flight

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Air Marshal S Varthaman (retd) and Dr Shobha Varthaman were given a standing ovation as passengers made way for them in the early hours of Friday, ensuring that the couple got off first.

Now 'honour killing' victim's cousin murdered

Now 'honour killing' victim's cousin murdered

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The case involving the murder of an inter-caste couple, suspected victims of 'honour killing,' in New Delhi on Tuesday turned murkier with the cousin sister of one of the victims, who too had eloped with a man of different caste, found shot dead in a car.

'Pandemic could potentially set us back a few decades'

'Pandemic could potentially set us back a few decades'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

'The future looks quite bleak unless we ramp up testing and start vaccinating on a war footing.'

IndiGo lowers IPO size to Rs 3,018 crore

IndiGo lowers IPO size to Rs 3,018 crore

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

The much-awaited offer is also seen as a test case for revival of big-ticket sales in the primary market.

'Kerala will vote for BJP because of me'

'Kerala will vote for BJP because of me'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'My joining the BJP will definitely result in a landslide migration of votes to the BJP.'

'We may have 5 lakh-10 lakh infections per day and around 5,000 deaths a day by mid-May'

'We may have 5 lakh-10 lakh infections per day and around 5,000 deaths a day by mid-May'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Even with 3 lakh cases a day, we have saturated our resources.' 'It is scary to even think what will happen when the number doubles.'

'We should be moving towards Aatmavishwas Bharat rather than Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

'We should be moving towards Aatmavishwas Bharat rather than Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'What do the moves towards protectionism suggest?' 'That we do not have Aatmavishwas.' 'If you have self-confidence, confidence in your ability to compete with the best in the world, why do you need protectionism?'

'Sonia, Rahul don't care if you leave the party'

'Sonia, Rahul don't care if you leave the party'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'The Congress cannot appreciate people with an independent opinion.' 'That's why many people left the party.'

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'Sincere request to the Nobel winner, to spend some time speaking with the minorities of Pakistan'

'LDF has more than 50% chance of coming back to power'

'LDF has more than 50% chance of coming back to power'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

'For the UDF, it will depend on how far Rahul Gandhi will succeed with the goodwill he has.' 'That will make a difference.'

'Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu will challenge BJP'

'Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu will challenge BJP'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'If Kerala votes back the LDF, if Tamil Nadu brings the DMK and if Bengal votes for the Trinamool, we will project a formidable opposition to the BJP.'

'These vaccines are safe. That you can be sure about'

'These vaccines are safe. That you can be sure about'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Since we have to stop the pandemic, we have to use the vaccines now and that is why the emergency-use approval is justifiable.'

'How can you chain a human being like an animal?'

'How can you chain a human being like an animal?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'People ask me from where I get the strength to fight this battle. I really do not know.' 'Perhaps God is giving me the strength as I am fighting for truth.'

Chitrangada, Sania, Juhi sparkle at Jewellery Week

Chitrangada, Sania, Juhi sparkle at Jewellery Week

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The India International Jewellery Week in Mumbai saw some gorgeous women on the ramp. Take a look!

'If you want entrepreneurs to sprint, remove all hurdles'

'If you want entrepreneurs to sprint, remove all hurdles'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'If you want Aatma Nirbhar, your policies should favour self-reliance, but your policies do not help the idea.' 'How are we going to be self-reliant if you make things difficult for us?'

Poonam Dhillon's AMAZING #throwback series

Poonam Dhillon's AMAZING #throwback series

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The actress has been posting pictures of herself in films with Bollywood's greatest heroes, and has an interesting thing to say about each.

Padmavati controversy: Now, a rangoli is destroyed

Padmavati controversy: Now, a rangoli is destroyed

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The movie, Padmavati, continues to be dogged by controversy.

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.

'Congress will be dead, CPM will also break'

'Congress will be dead, CPM will also break'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'Only when you are close to the party, will you understand what the BJP stands for.'

Want better sex in 2018? Follow these tips

Want better sex in 2018? Follow these tips

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The key to enjoy good sex lies in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

'We were like ostriches burying their heads in the sand'

'We were like ostriches burying their heads in the sand'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'We behaved as if this disease is not a problem for India.' 'We acted as if it would go away. But it didn't go away; it exploded.'

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Bollywood celebrates Maa!

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'There is nothing your mama can't fix!'

'Cases will keep increasing in the next few weeks'

'Cases will keep increasing in the next few weeks'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

'And that means all of us have to be very careful.'

'People of Thiruvananthapuram want a first class airport'

'People of Thiruvananthapuram want a first class airport'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Mr (Gautam) Adani invested in Vizhinjam port when no other viable party was willing to bid.' 'He has also been active in charitable work and CSR projects in our coastal areas.' 'As the local MP, I do not judge the local situation purely through the prism of politics.'

'I'll be a proud uncle when she becomes president also, the feeling doesn't change'

'I'll be a proud uncle when she becomes president also, the feeling doesn't change'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Gopalan Balachandran recalls his eldest sister Dr Sushila Gopalan and her daughter Kamala who is now the US vice-president-elect.

PIX: Aishwarya, Karisma, Sonakshi seek Ganpati's blessings

PIX: Aishwarya, Karisma, Sonakshi seek Ganpati's blessings

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Celebs at Manish Malhotra's house for Ganpati celebrations!

'Karnataka govt will deal with rioters with iron hand'

'Karnataka govt will deal with rioters with iron hand'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka said the 'traitors,' who perpetrated the riots would be dealt with an iron hand and steps would be taken to ensure that such incidents do not recur.

'Economy will run on its own despite collapses, failures'

'Economy will run on its own despite collapses, failures'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'The government has realised that the finances of the government are in a precarious state.' 'We are borrowing to fund the ever-burgeoning revenue deficit.' 'Then you are paying interest on the fresh borrowing.' 'For the first time, the government has realised that this cannot go on.'

'Second Wave is Not Over'

'Second Wave is Not Over'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'We keep worrying about this variant or that variant. Forget about that.' 'Every variant can be stopped with a mask.' 'We don't want to do the simple thing of wearing a mask, but we worry ourselves to death about different variants.'

'India is at the threshold of 1939-40 Germany!'

'India is at the threshold of 1939-40 Germany!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'When an individual becomes authoritarian, you can overthrow the individual easily. 'When the system becomes authoritarian, whoever challenges the system will be called a criminal or an anti-national.'

Meet the WINNERS and LOSERS of Karnataka polls

Meet the WINNERS and LOSERS of Karnataka polls

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Karnaka Janata Party's Shobha Karandlage, who is considered close to B S Yeddyurappa, has lost in Rajajinagar despite a massive election campaign.

'You can't blame the people of India!

'You can't blame the people of India!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'What was the message that was going to them?' 'The message was, we are a great country and we have beaten Covid!' 'No one talked about the precautions to be taken.'

'Government of India should own responsibility of universal vaccination'

'Government of India should own responsibility of universal vaccination'

Rediff.com29 May 2021

'The vaccine policy should be such that all people should get the vaccine free.'

India's finest director on his films

India's finest director on his films

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The brilliant Adoor Gopalakrishnan looks back at his journey that started 40 years ago, in 1972.

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Even if Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech were successful in ramping up production overnight, what happens to the capacity after the demand from India is met?' asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

'India is like a garden'

'India is like a garden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...that has plants and flowers of all colours and hues in it.' 'Do you think a garden with just one plant or one type of flower will be appealing?' 'No. It will look drab, uninteresting and lustreless because a garden would be captivating only if it had many flowers of different colours.'

Third Wave: Bigger Threat in Rural India

Third Wave: Bigger Threat in Rural India

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'The roadmap ahead seems very difficult especially in the rural areas where there is very poor infrastructure, vaccine reach and hesitancy.' 'These are a deadly cocktail for the next wave.'

Sonali Bendre: I never thought of doing a fiction show

Sonali Bendre: I never thought of doing a fiction show

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Sonali Bendre talks about making her debut in a fictional television series.