News for 'Vikram'

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

SC rejects plea against Dasara invitation to Banu Mushtaq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea challenging the Karnataka government's decision to invite International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara this year.

Vikram Review

Vikram Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

With ample whistle podu moments, Vikram is a macho blockbuster that shouldn't be missed, applauds Divya Nair.

Why Silver Remains Heart of Festive Luxury

Why Silver Remains Heart of Festive Luxury

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

This festive season, silver is being reinvented from gemstone accents and heirloom-inspired decor to luxury gifts, blending tradition with modern design.

'There's Something I Haven't Done Before In Coolie'

'There's Something I Haven't Done Before In Coolie'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'Playing a negative role was a positive experience for me, doing things I'd never do in real life.'

You added spice to retweet on farmers' protest, SC tells Kangana

You added spice to retweet on farmers' protest, SC tells Kangana

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court told actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut that she had "added spice" to a retweet during the 2020-21 farmers' protest, leading her to withdraw her plea for quashing a defamation complaint.

The Vikram Gokhale You Never Knew

The Vikram Gokhale You Never Knew

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The film fraternity got together to return their love for him with a special prayer service, where they showed the world just what his contribution to cinema was and what he meant to them.

Sandhu returns as India drop squad for CAFA Cup

Sandhu returns as India drop squad for CAFA Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

India face hosts Tajikistan on August 29 followed by matches against Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4.

UK cops launch hunt for stolen bike of Mumbai globetrotter

UK cops launch hunt for stolen bike of Mumbai globetrotter

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

UK police are appealing for information after an Indian rider's motorbike, used for a round-the-world trip, was stolen in Nottingham. The bike contained the rider's passport, laptop, and other personal belongings.

SC judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

SC judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Justice B V Nagarathna dissented against the collegium's recommendation to elevate Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to the Supreme Court, citing concerns about seniority, regional representation, and the circumstances of his earlier transfer.

Nimisha has to 1st get pardon and then pay...: Petitioner to SC

Nimisha has to 1st get pardon and then pay...: Petitioner to SC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

"They (government) are taking good care of whatever is possible," the bench observed.

Ghaati Review: Anushka Can't Save This

Ghaati Review: Anushka Can't Save This

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Ghaati does not understand how to harness Anushka Shetty's electrifying screen presence, complains Arjun Menon.

CAFA Nations: India seal third-place playoff berth

CAFA Nations: India seal third-place playoff berth

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

CAFA Nations Cup: India qualify for third-place match at expense of Tajikistan

Do You Wanna Partner Review: Charming

Do You Wanna Partner Review: Charming

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Do You Wanna Partner is frothy and funny without being loud or crude, which is something so many Indian comedies cannot manage, observes Deepa Gahlot.

History! India beat Oman for first time, finish third

History! India beat Oman for first time, finish third

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The Indian men's football team got the better of Oman 3-2 on penalties to finish third in the CAFA Nations Cup in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.

War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

War 2 offers you exactly what you'd expect from a mass entertainer: some escapist fun, some truly knockout action scenes, and overall a good time at the movies, observes Mayur Sanap.

Should 'custodian of Constitution' sit idle, asks SC in Prez plea

Should 'custodian of Constitution' sit idle, asks SC in Prez plea

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Calling itself the "custodian of the Constitution", the Supreme Court on Thursday asked if it could "sit idle" if a constitutional functionary like governor failed to discharge duties, as it reserved its verdict on the presidential reference on grant of assent to bills.

King Charles Meets Vikram Doraiswami

King Charles Meets Vikram Doraiswami

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Vikram Doraiswami, an Indian Foreign Service officer of the 1992 batch, is the youngest Indian diplomat ever to be assigned to the Court of St James.

States can't move SC against Prez, Guv on bills: Centre

States can't move SC against Prez, Guv on bills: Centre

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The Centre has argued before the Supreme Court that state governments cannot use writ jurisdiction to challenge the actions of the President and Governor regarding bills passed by state assemblies, particularly concerning fundamental rights violations. The President seeks the Supreme Court's opinion on whether states can file writ petitions under Article 32 and the scope of Article 361.

SC flags discrimination against disabled in jobs, seeks Centre's reply

SC flags discrimination against disabled in jobs, seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns about discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment, questioning the Centre on the lack of 'upward movement' for meritorious candidates. The court also ordered nationwide monitoring of care institutions for persons with cognitive disabilities.

NCW steps in as foreign secy, daughter trolled after India-Pak truce

NCW steps in as foreign secy, daughter trolled after India-Pak truce

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who faced trolling on social media in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions, has received support from veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao, a body of Indian diplomats and a host of politicians from several parties.

Not justifying Guv's sitting over bills but...: Centre in SC

Not justifying Guv's sitting over bills but...: Centre in SC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Centre told the Supreme Court that governors are not indefinitely sitting on bills passed by state legislatures, and that barring a few exceptions, most have acted in a way which the apex court would have perhaps desired. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that a Governor is "not a rubber stamp" and has a duty to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.

Rajini's Coolie Promises A Spectacle

Rajini's Coolie Promises A Spectacle

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Coolie is expected to be an unabashed celebration of the larger-than-life ethos of Rajinikanth, predicts Arjun Menon.

'One final push to make our country proud'

'One final push to make our country proud'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the crow as Team India were hosted by the Indian High Commission in London on Monday

India, Pak agree to halt military ops on land, air, sea from 5 pm today

India, Pak agree to halt military ops on land, air, sea from 5 pm today

Rediff.com10 May 2025

India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire on all fronts with effect from 5 pm on Saturday, following talks mediated by the US. The agreement was announced by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who said that the DGMOs of both countries will speak again on May 12 at 1200 hours.

SC flags practical challenges in sheltering all stray dogs

SC flags practical challenges in sheltering all stray dogs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday said a 'blanket direction' to pick up stray dogs in Delhi-NCR and place them in shelters without evaluating the existing infrastructure might lead to a 'catch-22 situation' as the directive might be impossible to comply with.

Border peace like an 'insurance policy' for India-China ties: Modi to Xi

Border peace like an 'insurance policy' for India-China ties: Modi to Xi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks focusing on rebuilding bilateral relations, emphasizing border peace and addressing cross-border terrorism.

'Actors like Vikram Gokhale are very rare'

'Actors like Vikram Gokhale are very rare'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'He never seemed to act.'

SC to review death sentence in 2008 minor rape-murder case

SC to review death sentence in 2008 minor rape-murder case

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to reexamine the case of a death row convict punished for raping and killing a minor in 2008, focusing on whether sentencing guidelines were properly followed.

Vikram landed within identified area: ISRO chief

Vikram landed within identified area: ISRO chief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Speaking to PTI, Somanath said, "(The lander landed) perfectly in the intended site. The landing location was marked as 4.5 km x 2.5 km -- I think on that space, and the exact centre of that was identified as the location of landing. It landed within 300 metres of that point. That means it is well within the area identified for landing."

India Confident About US Trade Talks

India Confident About US Trade Talks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Officials said the government-to-government engagement between the two countries on all other issues remains normal, but conceded rough spots over trade that need ironing out.

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Watched These Vikram Gokhale Movies?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

An actor of remarkable presence and gravitas, Vikram Gokhale's dramatic eloquence and cocksure authority sparkled every time he had to call on someone's bluff or leave them too tongue-tied to beat around the bush. Often though, his cold, composed stare was enough to put a dolt in place.

CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting against Iran

CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting against Iran

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

A gritty India fought hard for most part but let in two goals in the last seven minutes to eventually lose 0-3 to defending champions Iran in their second group match of the CAFA Nations Cup football tournament, in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.

'Face of Operation Sindoor now used as entertainment'

'Face of Operation Sindoor now used as entertainment'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday alluded to private companies promoting patriotism on one side while profiting off the India-Pakistan cricket matches, as the Army's Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Air Force's Wing Commander Vyomika Singh are set to appear on an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).

India's First Private Rocket Launch Soon

India's First Private Rocket Launch Soon

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The Vikram-I rocket will fly with its maximum carrying capacity and put the satellites in a Low Earth Orbit.

India women get rousing reception in UK

India women get rousing reception in UK

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Women's cricket team gets rousing welcome at India House in London

'Ethanol-blended petrol could reduce mileage by 2-4%'

'Ethanol-blended petrol could reduce mileage by 2-4%'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'The E20 usage accrues the huge benefit to the nation, to the society, to the farmer, to the environment, to the exchequer and all of us'

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

EV Spark Fires Up R&D Spending By Legacy Two-Wheeler Majors

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor crossed Rs 1,000 crore in R&D spend for the first time, as legacy OEMs accelerate innovation to compete with new-age EV players.

Vikram happily sleeping on the moon: ISRO chief

Vikram happily sleeping on the moon: ISRO chief

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

ISRO made efforts to re-establish communication with rover Pragyan and lander Vikram after they were put into sleep mode in September following the onset of night on the moon.

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Space Milestones For India On Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India took another leap in space infrastructure with the foundation stone laid for a new launch pad at the country's second rocket port in Kulasekarapattinam.

'Yeh dil mange more' still echoes: Capt Vikram Batra's brother

'Yeh dil mange more' still echoes: Capt Vikram Batra's brother

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Captain Vikram Batra died fighting Pakistani forces during the Kargil war in 1999 at the age of 24. He was given the highest wartime gallantry award 'Param Vir Chakra' posthumously.