News for 'Usha'

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Who Was Lata's Favourite Co-Singer?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Playback singers enjoyed the challenge of being pitched against the finest voice God ever created, but they were also wary of Lata Mangeshkar's endless resourcefulness in rendition.

The Lataji I Knew

The Lataji I Knew

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

Khel Ratna for Rani; Lovlina, Ishant take home Arjuna Award

Khel Ratna for Rani; Lovlina, Ishant take home Arjuna Award

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Sports Minister hands over trophies to 2020 National Sports Awards winners

VP Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for COVID-19

VP Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The VP's wife Usha has been tested negative and is in self-isolation.

Why Dharavi residents are not thrilled by Adani's redevelopment plan

Why Dharavi residents are not thrilled by Adani's redevelopment plan

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Most of the local residents expressed fear that redevelopment will kill the small businesses in Dharavi that it is known for and that they are content with the way things are at present.

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Atlanta 1996 Bronze medalist meets Tokyo 2021 Gold medalist.

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

All MPs of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including nominated members, are entitled to vote in the vice presidential election.

Uddhav skips PM's award event to meet elderly Shivsainik

Uddhav skips PM's award event to meet elderly Shivsainik

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Thackeray and his family members met 80-year-old Chandrabhaga Shinde, who became the face of protests by Shiv Sena workers against Independent MP Navneet Rana and her MLA husband Ravi Rana a day earlier, at her residence in Parel in the evening.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty steps out for a movie

PIX: Shilpa Shetty steps out for a movie

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

A special screening of Saif Ali Khan-Tabu's next film, Jawaani Jaaneman, was held for a select group of film folk in Mumbai.

VHP threatens to launch 'battle' against Delhi Police

VHP threatens to launch 'battle' against Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

This came after police said it has registered a first information report (FIR) against the organisers for taking out the procession without permission, and arrested a person, identified as Prem Sharma, who is a local VHP leader.

'Pavitra Rishta team is devastated'

'Pavitra Rishta team is devastated'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

'Why did he do this?'
'He had achieved everything.'

Lata Mangeshkar, as you have never seen her before

Lata Mangeshkar, as you have never seen her before

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Rare glimpses from the Legend's Life.

When Lata Mangeshkar found an admirer in Pak's brutal dictator

When Lata Mangeshkar found an admirer in Pak's brutal dictator

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Zia confessed his admiration for Mangeshkar while talking with late Indian journalist Kuldip Nayar in 1982.

India's Olympic wonder women: From Usha's 4th to Sindhu's silver

India's Olympic wonder women: From Usha's 4th to Sindhu's silver

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Following P V Sindhu's silver and Sakshi Malik's bronze medals at the Rio Games, we look at India's women athletes, who have been at the forefront of India's Olympic dreams.

Heated exchange in RS over Kharge's 'not a dog of BJP' remark

Heated exchange in RS over Kharge's 'not a dog of BJP' remark

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Ruling and opposition members in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday sparred over 'foul' remarks made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajasthan's Alwar, with treasury bench members seeking an apology from him.

Padma Shri for TT player Mouma Das, six other sportspersons

Padma Shri for TT player Mouma Das, six other sportspersons

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

P Anitha, Madhavan Nambiar, Sudha Hari Narayan Singh, Virender Singh, and KY Venkatesh have also been awarded the prestigious award.

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

>Legends from music, drama, art and social work were felicitated at the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan awards on Wednesday, April 24, night.

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

What's RSS chief doing with Helen, Salim Khan?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

>Legends from music, drama, art and social work were felicitated at the Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratishthan awards on Wednesday, April 24, night.

Raamlaxman's TOP 10 SONGS

Raamlaxman's TOP 10 SONGS

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The composer had gems to his credit in his long career.

Have you seen Manisha Koirala's parents before?

Have you seen Manisha Koirala's parents before?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Celebrities from different fields were present at the Urja Awards 2019.

Doctors assaulted inside Delhi hospital after death of newborn baby

Doctors assaulted inside Delhi hospital after death of newborn baby

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Three doctors were allegedly assaulted by the family members of a patient at a private hospital in northwest Delhi's Pitampura after a newborn baby died during a caesarean procedure, police said on Thursday.

Andhra cabinet reconstituted, 25 ministers sworn-in

Andhra cabinet reconstituted, 25 ministers sworn-in

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The ruling Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress described it as the 'social cabinet', with 70 per cent representation to the BC, SC, ST and minority communities.

11 UP ministers fail to win their seats despite BJP's historic win

11 UP ministers fail to win their seats despite BJP's historic win

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

As many as 10 ministers in the Yogi Adityanath government failed to win their seats in the 2022 assembly elections, despite the BJP registering an impressive victory.

Ranbir plays football with Tiger

Ranbir plays football with Tiger

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar captures glimpses of the stars over the weekend.

Do yagna, Covid 3rd wave won't touch India: MP Min

Do yagna, Covid 3rd wave won't touch India: MP Min

Rediff.com12 May 2021

India is currently dealing with a devastating second COVID-19 wave that has swept through the nation, crushing the country's health infrastructure and overburdening frontline medical workers.

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Will Rishi Sunak create history in his second comeback for PM race?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

While Sunak has maintained a dignified silence over the recent crisis, his supporters have not lost any opportunity to point out how the former finance minister had got the economic forecasts right.

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

That a brown skinned man -- albeit one who speaks with a posh English accent -- would one day be the front-runner in a race to elect Boris's successor and head the party once led by Churchill and Thatcher would seem indigestible to the white men and women who have formed the trunk of the Conservative party for generations.

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Bappi 'Bebaak' Lahiri, you will be deeply missed.

Shillong Chamber Choir founder Neil Nongkynrih passes away

Shillong Chamber Choir founder Neil Nongkynrih passes away

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The 52-year-old music conductor and composer who led the SCC to national fame after a reality TV show about a decade ago, died at the Reliance Hospital in Mumbai after a brief illness, they said.

Covid norms go for toss as Chhath Puja concludes

Covid norms go for toss as Chhath Puja concludes

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

While people gathered at Lucknow's Gomti riverfront, the Ganga banks in Varanasi and Patna were abuzz with devotees, keeping the COVID-19 protocols at bay.

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

India's champion shuttler P V Sindhu feels more women will win medals for the country in future and hard work is the key to success.

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Delhi clashes: Police hold meeting with Aman committees to restore normalcy

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

The Delhi police arrested 14 people over the violence, including a 21-year-old man, who allegedly fired a bullet that hit a sub-inspector, officials said on Sunday.

Lataji: 'Ganesh Chaturthi Is Not The Same'

Lataji: 'Ganesh Chaturthi Is Not The Same'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'It's time we stop thinking only about ourselves.' 'Whether it is love or wealth, give generously.'

Shraddha's surprise visitors on Saina sets

Shraddha's surprise visitors on Saina sets

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The Saina biopic finally takes off.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Ajay Devgn, Suriya win National Awards

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The 10-member jury was headed by filmmaker Vipul Shah. The awards were announced by jury member Dharam Gulati.

Why Asian Champ Chitra was excluded from World championships squad

Why Asian Champ Chitra was excluded from World championships squad

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Former national champion PT Usha on Wednesday clarified that Kerala athlete P U Chitra was not included in the team for the World championships as she did not meet the qualifying mark set by International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

FIR against journalist, Article 14 over tweets on Hindu Mahapanchayat

FIR against journalist, Article 14 over tweets on Hindu Mahapanchayat

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The Delhi police has registered an FIR against two Twitter handles of a journalist and a news portal for allegedly inciting hatred between communities after they claimed manhandling of scribes during the controversial 'Hindu Mahapanchayat' event, officials said.

Can Sonakshi dance like Helen? VOTE!

Can Sonakshi dance like Helen? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Can Sonakshi match up to Helen?