News for 'Usha'

Gopinath to handle Thorat's departments for now

Gopinath to handle Thorat's departments for now

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Though Anand Sinha, an executive director at the central bank, was late last month selected as the successor to Thorat, he is yet to get the orders from the finance ministry to assume office.

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

No Arjuna for past Khel Ratnas Sakshi, Mirabai

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

This was due to the fact that they had already won the Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour.

This Bollywood is struggling to survive!

This Bollywood is struggling to survive!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The daily wage earners who oil the wheels of the movies business are struggling to cope with the fallout of the lockdown.

Anand Sinha takes over as RBI Dy Governor

Anand Sinha takes over as RBI Dy Governor

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

He will look after the Department of Banking Operations and the Development and Urban Banks Department, which were held by Usha Thorat who retired in November last year.

Sumitra Mahajan not to contest LS polls

Sumitra Mahajan not to contest LS polls

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Mahajan, who turns 76 next week, said there had been speculations whether the party will field someone who has crossed the 75-year age bar.

'Since 1998 Indian sports seems under drug abuse'

'Since 1998 Indian sports seems under drug abuse'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Sprint queen P T Usha discusses the latest doping scandal to hit Indian sport with Sriram Bala.

SHOCKER: Teen goes to school restroom complaining of pain, delivers baby

SHOCKER: Teen goes to school restroom complaining of pain, delivers baby

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

She went to the bathroom complaining of stomach ache and gave birth there much to the amazement and shock of the teachers.

Saina Nehwal to get Khel Ratna

Saina Nehwal to get Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

India's badminton ace Saina Nehwal will be conferred the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the country's highest sports honour.

World Athletics: Luka qualifies for 800m semis

World Athletics: Luka qualifies for 800m semis

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

India's Tintu Luka made it to the women's 800m semi-finals but shot putter Om Prakash Karhana was eliminated in the qualifying round of the World Athletics Championships.

'Obama spent the maximum time in Gandhiji's room'

'Obama spent the maximum time in Gandhiji's room'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai, has many stories to tell. The quaint building in Gamdevi, south Mumbai, had originally belonged to Gandhi's friend Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri. From Mani Bhavan, Gandhi launched a number of crucial movements during the struggle for independence that later changed the course of India's history. Usha Thakker, the director of Mani Bhavan, escorted United States President Barack Obama.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Whom would YOU like to see in Bigg Boss 5?

Whom would YOU like to see in Bigg Boss 5?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

Have your say!

2,500 lamps illuminate Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

2,500 lamps illuminate Red Fort for I-Day celebrations

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

It is the first ever illumination of the historic monument's front fortification wall and its two important gateways -- Lahori Gate and Delhi Gate.

RBI, SBI appointments further delayed

RBI, SBI appointments further delayed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Inordinate delays by the government in making appointments for crucial posts in Reserve Bank of India and State Bank of India have resulted in slower policy decision-making. For more than two months now, the deputy governor's position has been vacant in Reserve Bank of India. Usha Thorat, one of the four deputy governors of the central bank, retired on November 10.

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Neeraj recommended for Khel Ratna award

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Javelin thrower Annu Rani and four-time Commonwealth Games medallist discus thrower Seema Antil Punia also have been recommended for the Arjuna Award.

Anand Sinha to be next RBI dy governor

Anand Sinha to be next RBI dy governor

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director Anand Sinha is set to replace Usha Thorat as deputy governor. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has recommended Sinha's candidature to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).

Sebi aiming at bringing transparency in India Inc

Sebi aiming at bringing transparency in India Inc

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

"A committee is working on it. We have also asked the MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs) to broaden the scope of section 55 of Companies Act 1956 which is now clause 22 of Companies Bill," SEBI Executive Director Usha Narayanan said at an Assocham event in New Delhi.

Doctor Nandi beaten up at NIS Patiala

Doctor Nandi beaten up at NIS Patiala

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Former medical officer of NIS Patiala, Dr Sanjib Nandi was on Wednesday physically assaulted by guards as he tried to enter the institution premises to meet Justice Mukul Mudgal, who is probing the doping scandal in athletics. Nandi, who blew the whistle on doping practices at NIS Patiala, wanted to meet Justice Mudgal but was stopped by the guards at the gates this morning and refused entry.

Govt likely to pick new LIC chief by next month

Govt likely to pick new LIC chief by next month

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The selection process will begin after acceptance of Roy's resignation.

The Great Indian Kitchen review

The Great Indian Kitchen review

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Great Indian Kitchen is one of the most powerful films Divya Nair has watched in recent times. One that will unsettle you long after you've watched it. And that's why everyone -- married or single, man or woman -- must watch it.

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Why corporate credit may grow in next few quarters

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

With average capacity utilisation now touching 76 per cent, Indian companies are going back to the drawing board to add capacity but the plans to build new factories and plants are still some months away.

PIX: Sargun Mehta, Monica Bedi at Zee Rishtey awards

PIX: Sargun Mehta, Monica Bedi at Zee Rishtey awards

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Television actors celebrate themselves, and their work, at an awards night over the weekend.

Sebi may tighten norms on IPO ads

Sebi may tighten norms on IPO ads

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Incensed over the "planting of articles" and wrongful advertisements in the run up to a company's public offer, market regulator Sebi on Friday pulled up merchant bankers and said it is considering coming out with revised norms on IPO advertisements.

Savings: RBI to look into rate deregulation

Savings: RBI to look into rate deregulation

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

At 3.5 per cent per annum, interest on savings accounts is the only regulated rate in the banking system currently and a highly contentious one given its impact on the common man.

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Varun, Alia at Mirchi Music Awards

PIX: Poonam Pandey, Varun, Alia at Mirchi Music Awards

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

A look at the celebs on the red carpet.

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

22 names recommended for ED posts at banks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

These recommendations are based on interactions held by the Banks Board Bureau with eligible candidates from PSBs towards appointment against vacancies in PSBs for the period 2018-19

Anand joins board of Olympic Gold Quest

Anand joins board of Olympic Gold Quest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

World chess champion Viswanathan Anand joined the Board of Directors of Olympic Gold Quest, which already has all time great Indian sportspersons like Geet Sethi, Prakash Padukone, P T Usha and Leander Paes, to give a boost to Olympic medal hopefuls.

All-women Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31

All-women Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Bharatiya Mahila Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31: CMD

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

Sandeep Singh, Jhulan nominated for Arjuna

Sandeep Singh, Jhulan nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh, India's women's cricket captain Jhulan Goswami and boxer Dinesh Kumar are among the top sportspersons nominated for the Arjuna award, in recognition of their outstanding achievements during the last year. The National sports awards (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Dhyan Chand) selection committee, headed by P T Usha, met in Delhi on Friday and finalised the list of awardees.

RBI Deputy Governor to retire today

RBI Deputy Governor to retire today

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

An alumina of Delhi School of Economics, from where she secured a Master's in Economics, Thorat joined the central bank way back in 1972.

Expect strong statement in Delhi against Lashkar

Expect strong statement in Delhi against Lashkar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

India has been voicing its concerns about the growing menace of terrorism from Pakistan and would want the US President to make a strong statement and also promise more action on terror groups being harboured by our neighbours.

RBI, SBI at odds on teaser rates

RBI, SBI at odds on teaser rates

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

RBI on Tuesday took steps to discourage teaser loan rate schemes, which have a fixed component initially before becoming floating, in order to rein in 'loose practices in pricing of risks in the housing sector'.

'There is progress in Indian athletics'

'There is progress in Indian athletics'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2011

P T Usha narrowly missed a medal and history at the Los Angeles Olympics when she finished fourth in 400m hurdles but such was the Indian legend's aura that the eventual gold medallist, Nawal El Moutawakel, on Sunday revealed that she too ended up crying for the heartbroken 'Payyoli Express' that day.

European C'ship: Tintu Luka grabs gold

European C'ship: Tintu Luka grabs gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

India's ace 800m runner Tintu Luka's wait to qualify for London Olympics continued even as she won her second gold medal in four days on the European circuit.

Review: Kunjananthante Kada never quite gets going

Review: Kunjananthante Kada never quite gets going

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The film is a half baked story which leaves us feeling something is amiss all the time.

PIX: Sushmita Sen, Sonu Sood at SAB TV awards

PIX: Sushmita Sen, Sonu Sood at SAB TV awards

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The show saw a star-studded attendance.

RBI may get new dy governor in Nov

RBI may get new dy governor in Nov

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

According to RBI sources, the government -- which appoints deputy governors -- is of the view that it will do away with the practice of reappointment to important posts like chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, RBI, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.

Asiad: Luka wins bronze in women's 800m

Asiad: Luka wins bronze in women's 800m

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

India's Tintu Luka won the bronze medal in 800 metres event of the track and field competitions but team-mate Sinimole Paulose finished a disappointing seventh in the Asian Games in Guangzhou.

Asiad: Gowda flops, Tintu impresses in athletics

Asiad: Gowda flops, Tintu impresses in athletics

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Discus thrower Vikas Gowda came a cropper once again outside the home environs while P T Usha's protegee Tintu Luka impressed by recording the best time among women's 800m finalists on yet another medal-less day for India in the Asian Games athletics in Guangzhou on Wednesday.