News for 'Usha'

I ran with my eyes closed: Dutee on historic silver at Asian Games

I ran with my eyes closed: Dutee on historic silver at Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Star Indian sprinter Dutee Chand clinched a silver in women's 100m dash in the 18th Asian Games to win the country's first medal in 20 years in this event.

Tintu Luka crashes out in 800m heats

Tintu Luka crashes out in 800m heats

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Tintu Luka failed again on the big stage, unable to make it to the semi-finals in the women's 800 metres run after finishing sixth in her heat at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday.

On Day 12, all eyes will be on shuttler Srikanth

On Day 12, all eyes will be on shuttler Srikanth

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Kidambi Srikanth, the centre of attention in the Rio Olympics on Wednesday, can take heart from Hyderabad city mate P V Sindhu for his men's singles quarter-final clash against Chinese badminton icon Lin Dan.

A small newspaper's amazing turnaround

A small newspaper's amazing turnaround

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

The editor used a novel strategy to completely reinvent it, but what's ironic is that what began as a search for funds to expand may now result in a change in ownership.

Five Indian boxers in finals

Five Indian boxers in finals

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Two-time champion M C Marykom moved closer to her third title in the 46kg class in the fourth World Women's boxing Championships in Delhi.

BCCL may buy Vijaya Times

BCCL may buy Vijaya Times

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Which stocks look attractive post earnings?

Which stocks look attractive post earnings?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Nirmal Jain of India Infoline discusses his view on various stocks based on their earnings performance.

Mediclaim rejected on assumptions? Fight it out

Mediclaim rejected on assumptions? Fight it out

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Treatment of duodenal ulcer perforation was covered under the policy. The insurance claim ought to have been paid, yet it was rejected.

Ganguly in four-member BCCI panel to study Lodha verdict

Ganguly in four-member BCCI panel to study Lodha verdict

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday named former captain Sourav Ganguly in the four-member panel to study the Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee verdict on the Indian Premier League spot-fixing scandal of 2013.

Weekend Watch

Weekend Watch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

People close to the erstwhile royal family underline that Jyotiraditya Scindia is neither as accessible nor as unpretentious as his father.

Now, Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai's answer sheets go missing

Now, Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai's answer sheets go missing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Answer sheets are found to be missing from BSEB office when the SIT sought them for a forensic test, reports M I Khan from Patna.

Marykom defies odds to enter semis

Marykom defies odds to enter semis

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

M C Marykom battled off the affects of cold and cough as she beat Sri Lanka's Chandrika Guruge at the World Boxing Championships.

Kanchi seer's arrest most painful decision: Jaya

Kanchi seer's arrest most painful decision: Jaya

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

"It was not a decision I took happily. But circumstances compelled me to do my duty," said the Tamil Nadu chief minister.

As temperature dips, sales of winter products surge

As temperature dips, sales of winter products surge

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

After 2 years of lull, sale of winter products like heaters and woollens grow in double-digit

The day Sonia wed

The day Sonia wed

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

Justice Muralidhar reveals sequence of his transfer

Justice Muralidhar reveals sequence of his transfer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Justice S Muralidhar on Thursday apprised judges and lawyers of the Delhi high court about the sequence of communication on his transfer to Punjab and Haryana high court, saying that he was informed about it on February 17 and had no problem with it.

Rajasthan govt to privatise temples

Rajasthan govt to privatise temples

Rediff.com30 May 2005

In a bid to generate funds for protecting and renovating neglected religious places, Rajasthan government on Monday said it would privatise temples.

Birthday concert for Lata!

Birthday concert for Lata!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani will felicitate Lata Mangeshkar on her 75th birthday.

Ex-President K R Narayanan dead

Ex-President K R Narayanan dead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

US confirms missiles for Pak

US confirms missiles for Pak

Rediff.com9 May 2005

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of two potential foreign military sales of Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles to Pakistan.

O V Vijayan passes away

O V Vijayan passes away

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

RBI's autonomy and image 'dented beyond repair'

RBI's autonomy and image 'dented beyond repair'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

RBI staff tell Governor Urjit Patel that the central bank's image of efficiency and independence has 'gone into smithereens in no time.'

Srinivasan, Thakur to attend WC semis, Dalmiya to stay away

Srinivasan, Thakur to attend WC semis, Dalmiya to stay away

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

ICC chairman and former BCCI president N Srinivasan will watch India's World Cup semi-final against hosts Australia along with BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur while current president Jagmohan Dalmiya will not be in attendance due to health reasons.

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The seventh Royal Stag Mirchi Music Awards were held on Thursday, February 26, and everyone was invited!

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Bypolls: BJP wins 41 out of 59 bypoll seats

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Counting of votes is underway in assembly byelection to 58 seats in 11 states including Madhya Pradesh where the results will decide the fate of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government.

'My first salary was a priceless gift to mom'

'My first salary was a priceless gift to mom'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salaries meant to them.

Court admits petition against VHP leaders

Court admits petition against VHP leaders

Rediff.com12 May 2003

The petition seeks registration of FIRs against VHP leaders for allegedly making inflammatory speeches in Delhi in February. The Delhi high court has issued notices to the Centre, state government and police.

Asia leg of Torch relay ends

Asia leg of Torch relay ends

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

The six-hour run culminated with woman shooter Anjali Vedpathak lighting a cauldron at the National stadium, the venue of the inaugural Asian Games in 1951.

'Vaastu Shastra scares me!'

'Vaastu Shastra scares me!'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Director Sourabh Usha Narang denies his first film is a rip off of The Sixth Sense.

RBI gets strict with banks on dirty money

RBI gets strict with banks on dirty money

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

Reserve Bank of India will soon review the progress made by banks in implementing "Know Your Customer" guidelines at branch level to strengthen the mechanism to keep a check on money laundering activities.

RBI approves $ 1.7 bn ECB in Q1

RBI approves $ 1.7 bn ECB in Q1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

The Reserve Bank of India has approved external commercial borrowing proposals aggregating $1.7 billion during the first quarter ended June 30, 2003, RBI executive director Usha Thorat said on Saturday.

Making millions on home improvement

Making millions on home improvement

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

Box Office: Te3n flops

Box Office: Te3n flops

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Housefull 3 gets a good opening

Box Office: Housefull 3 gets a good opening

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The hits and misses of the week.