News for 'Swarn'

Four Dead in Bihar Suspected Hooch Tragedy

Four Dead in Bihar Suspected Hooch Tragedy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The death toll in the suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar's East Champaran district has risen to four after three more people died allegedly due to consumption of spurious liquor. An investigation is underway, and several arrests have been made.

Bihar on high alert after 3 Jaish terrorists enter state via Nepal

Bihar on high alert after 3 Jaish terrorists enter state via Nepal

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

A high-security alert has been sounded across Bihar following inputs suggesting that three terrorists from Pakistan have entered the state through Nepal, an official said on Thursday.

Rower Swarn 2nd in minor placings race

Rower Swarn 2nd in minor placings race

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Already out of medal contention, Indian rower Swarn Singh Virk finished second in a minor placings race in single sculls while Sandeep Kumar and Manjeet Singh fought to save themselves from ending bottom of the heap in lightweight double sculls in London Olympics on Wednesday.

Babbar Khalsa terrorist wanted to attack Maha Kumbh

Babbar Khalsa terrorist wanted to attack Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Among the seizures made are three active hand grenades, two active detonators, one foreign-made pistol and 13 cartridges of foreign make, the officer said.

Rower Swarn 16th in single sculls

Rower Swarn 16th in single sculls

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Indian rower Swarn Singh Virk ended his London Olympics campaign in 16th place after finishing fourth in a minor placings race in the men's single sculls event.

Will Radhika Wear This Lehenga To Her Wedding?

Will Radhika Wear This Lehenga To Her Wedding?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Designer Ridhi Mehra has a look for bride Radhika and her sister-in-law Isha Ambani.

National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

National Film Awards named after Indira Gandhi, Nargis renamed

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The 'Indira Gandhi award for best debut film' and the 'Nargis Dutt award for best feature film on national integration' have been retitled with the names of the late prime minister and legendary actor being dropped as part of a raft of changes for the National Film Awards, according to a notification.

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Tension in Bihar after missing temple staff's mutilated body found in village

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

On the possible motive behind the murder, Prabhat said the temple was embroiled in a land dispute.

Rowing: Player's profile

Rowing: Player's profile

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Swarn Singh Virk secured his spot in the London Olympics by winning his event at the FISA Olympic Continental Qualification Regatta for Asia in Chung Ju in Korea.

Indian rowers out of medal reckoning

Indian rowers out of medal reckoning

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Indian rowers fell out of the reckoning for a medal in the Olympics with Swarn Singh Virk finishing fourth in the quarter-final round of the single sculls competition.

Gandhi's favourite hymn 'Abide With Me' dropped from Beating Retreat

Gandhi's favourite hymn 'Abide With Me' dropped from Beating Retreat

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

This year's ceremony will conclude with Sare Jahan Se Acha.

Roll out the red carpet, Sridevi is here!

Roll out the red carpet, Sridevi is here!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Sridevi was the showstopper for PC Jewellers at the Bangalore Times Fashion Week.

Manoj Kumar to get Dadasaheb Phalke award

Manoj Kumar to get Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The actor, who was nicknamed Bharat Kumar, is known for his movies like Upkar, Shaheed, Woh Kaun Thi, Gumnaam, Purab Aur Paschhim and Clerk.

When Sridevi stole our hearts on the ramp

When Sridevi stole our hearts on the ramp

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

We go down memory lane and take a look at the times Sridevi owned the ramp.

Spotted: Asin in Thailand

Spotted: Asin in Thailand

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Reader Ajay Bhanot has sent us a photograph.

Dropped 'Abide with me' as Indian tunes more appropriate: Govt sources

Dropped 'Abide with me' as Indian tunes more appropriate: Govt sources

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The Centre decided to drop one of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite hymns Abide with me from this year's Beating Retreat ceremony as playing more Indian tunes would be appropriate in view of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, which celebrates the 75th year of India's Independence, government sources said on Sunday.

Three Indian rowers book London Olympics berths

Three Indian rowers book London Olympics berths

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Indian rowers Swarn Singh Virk along with Manjeet Singh and Sandeep Kumar booked their berths in the upcoming London Olympics after winning their individual events in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers at Chung Ju, Korea.

Rowers Sandeep, Manjeet finish second last

Rowers Sandeep, Manjeet finish second last

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

India's campaign in the rowing event of the London Olympics came to a dismal end with the duo of Sandeep Kumar and Manjeet Singh finishing second last in the Men's Double sculls event at the Eton Dorney Rowing centre on Saturday.

Indian rowers face tough task in London Olympics

Indian rowers face tough task in London Olympics

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Set for their fourth Olympics in a row, the Indian rowers face a tough test but would look to show that they do not just make up the numbers in the London Games beginning July 27.

Rower Virk 4th in sculls heats, fight in repechage

Rower Virk 4th in sculls heats, fight in repechage

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

India's Swarn Singh Virk finished fourth in the heats of the single sculls event of rowing competition at the London Olympics on Saturday.

Fake pilot scam: Another arrest made

Fake pilot scam: Another arrest made

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

A total of 15 people have been arrested in Delhi and Jaipur since March 7.

N-deal: PM seeks Japan's support; Abe guarded

N-deal: PM seeks Japan's support; Abe guarded

Rediff.com23 Aug 2007

India will have to request the NSG to relax its restrictions on the transfer of nuclear technology and fuel.

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Meet The Man behind Skoda VW India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'Approach people with respect, mindful that they know their job better than you do, and that you're not superior to them just because you may be better educated or their boss.' Skoda Auto VW India MD Gurpratap S Boparai cites his management credo to Pavan Lall.

A financial plan for senior citizens

A financial plan for senior citizens

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Daljeet Mongia and his wife sold their house and moved to a senior citizens' home as advancing age had made it difficult to live alone. Here's a financial plan for them.

India's smart card base to touch 400 mn

India's smart card base to touch 400 mn

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

India is expected to embrace the smart card technology in a big way, with about 400 million people projected to use the cards that have in-built microprocessors by 2009.\n\n

Hard rock, Indian style

Hard rock, Indian style

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

Ajit Pawar's coup reminds of uncle's action 41 yrs ago

Ajit Pawar's coup reminds of uncle's action 41 yrs ago

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Ajit Pawar's decision to join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party in an act of overnight rebellion bears a striking resemblance to his uncle Sharad Pawar's coup against a government formed by two Congress factions to become the state's youngest chief minister 41 years ago.

Dada Saheb Phalke Award for Dev Anand

Dada Saheb Phalke Award for Dev Anand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2003

President Kalam will present the award to the 80-year-old actor on December 29.

PHOTOS: Here is how Indians are celebrating International Yoga Day

PHOTOS: Here is how Indians are celebrating International Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Indians celebrated the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at different parts of the country.

Promising athlete found dead under mysterious circumstances

Promising athlete found dead under mysterious circumstances

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Chaudhary was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his hostel room at the athletics academy of JLN stadium.

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

India's schedule for Tuesday, the fourth day of competition, at the Asian Games in Incheon.

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

The 8 losses that must worry these gents

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Within four years of winning a single party majority in the Lok Sabha with 282 seats -- the first time it has happened in 30 years -- the BJP has lost it.

NRI crashes SUV into Wagah border gate and almost makes it into Pakistan

NRI crashes SUV into Wagah border gate and almost makes it into Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

In a major security breach at the Wagah-Attari border crossing with Pakistan, an NRI crashed his SUV into the security gates at the Attari Joint Check Post in the wee hours of Monday and reached the Zero line at the International Border.

Dadasaheb Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai

Dadasaheb Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2015

His family has conveyed to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry that it will difficult for him to travel to Delhi for the National Awards presentation function due to health reasons.

Bhim Army chief says he'll fight against Modi in Varanasi

Bhim Army chief says he'll fight against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Chandrashekhar said he would ensure that PM Modi is not re-elected to the Lok Sabha from Varanasi.

Sharad Yadav-led faction working on 'grand alliance' in MP

Sharad Yadav-led faction working on 'grand alliance' in MP

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The Congress, out of power in Madhya Pradesh for nearly 15 years, has also expressed its willingness to align with like-minded parties to take on the BJP.

It's not end of the road for promoters of defunct companies

It's not end of the road for promoters of defunct companies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Several promoters of suspended companies have floated new entities or taken board seats in other listed companies, which are functional, trading

It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons

It's official! Khel Ratna for Sania; Arjuna for 17 other sportspersons

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Sania Mirza's was officially named for the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Friday. The Hyderabadi lady is only the second tennis player to be nominated for the country's highest sport honour.

'Why is the government giving so much importance to caste?'

'Why is the government giving so much importance to caste?'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'It was the Supreme Court's order (recommending changes in the SC/ST Act).' 'Isn't it wrong not to accept even the court's order?' 'Are you bigger than every institution?'

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

'This move is Modi's political desperation'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'The BJP has lost 5 states and Lok Sabha elections are due in less than 90 days.' 'The reservation bill is a jhunjhuna (lollipop) for the upper castes.'