News for 'Vilas'

ISL-V: FC Pune City hold Delhi Dynamos in close contest

ISL-V: FC Pune City hold Delhi Dynamos in close contest

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Miguel Angel Portugal's Pune City managed to earn a hard- fought 1-1 draw at the death against home side Delhi Dynamos in their Hero Indian Super League opener, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

In family-politics mix, Nitish an exception -- almost

In family-politics mix, Nitish an exception -- almost

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Family and politics are often synonymous in India - no matter what party you talk of - and Bihar is no exception.

Naxals release 3 Pune youths on cycle rally for peace

Naxals release 3 Pune youths on cycle rally for peace

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Three youths from Pune, who were allegedly abducted by Naxals while they were on a bicycle rally to spread the message of peace, have been released by the rebels in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, police said.

Summer coolers: Carrot Milkshake and more

Summer coolers: Carrot Milkshake and more

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Readers share recipes for Lassi, Green Buttermilk and Carrot Milkshake. Share yours too!

Bihar polls may be five-phased

Bihar polls may be five-phased

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Bihar assembly elections which are to be announced shortly are expected to be five-phased and around 50,000 paramilitary personnel will be deployed in each phase to ensure peaceful polling.

The world's tastiest vegetarian dish

The world's tastiest vegetarian dish

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Misal Pav, the delicious Maharashtrian snack served at Mumbai's Aaswad restaurant bags the prize at the global Foodie Hub Awards in London.

'Temple construction will begin in April'

'Temple construction will begin in April'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'We would try our best that the temple structure becomes visible in the next two years.'

Patna: Ramvilas Paswan arrested during protest

Patna: Ramvilas Paswan arrested during protest

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Former Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party supremo Ram Vilas Paswan was arrested along with dozens of party leaders in Patna on Monday, during a 'Jail Bharo Abhiyan' to protest against failure of Nitish Kumar-led government in Bihar.

PM takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

PM takes oath as Rajya Sabha member

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

80-year-old Singh, who is the Leader of the Upper House, was recently elected a member of Rajya Sabha from Assam for the fifth consecutive term.

Who are Modi's ministers with criminal cases against them?

Who are Modi's ministers with criminal cases against them?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The second part of our series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministers with a criminal record.

Robinho scores twice as Santos win at home

Robinho scores twice as Santos win at home

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Robinho scored twice as Santos beat Bragantino 6-3 on Thursday in his first home match since returning on loan from Manchester City.

T20 World Cup: Philander in South Africa's preliminary squad

T20 World Cup: Philander in South Africa's preliminary squad

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

South Africa have included the world's number one test bowler Vernon Philander in their preliminary 30-man squad for the World Twenty20 tournament to be played in Bangladesh in March and April next year.

Democracy has failed these Indians

Democracy has failed these Indians

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Prayaag Akbar tells the story of 1,000 years of caste-based repression, and of a people's quest for dignity under a democracy that has failed them.

Mine blast on West Bengal CM's convoy route

Mine blast on West Bengal CM's convoy route

Rediff.com2 Nov 2008

A directional landmine blast took place at Baroa, 17 km from Salboni, from where the West Bengal CM, Paswan, state industry minister Nirupam Sen and industrialist Sajjan Jindal were returning after laying the foundation stone of Jindal Steel Works plant, police said.

'Tomato, peas prices will come down to Rs 35/kg by mid-Dec'

'Tomato, peas prices will come down to Rs 35/kg by mid-Dec'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The rates of peas, which were ruling at Rs 139 per kg last week, have come down to Rs 79 per kg.

'Motivate fans to vote': Modi's message to Rahul, Virat, Ranveer and more

'Motivate fans to vote': Modi's message to Rahul, Virat, Ranveer and more

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The PM appealed to politicians, members of the film fraternity, sportspersons, businessmen, spiritual leaders and members of the media to encourage increased voter participation and urged them to inspire more people to come out and vote during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Seat-sharing for LS polls: JD-U wants Bihar results to play key role

Seat-sharing for LS polls: JD-U wants Bihar results to play key role

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Formal talks over a seat-sharing formula among the National Democratic Alliance constituents are yet to begin and JD-U leaders, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the BJP should take the lead to ensure that it was done quickly to avoid any serious differences near the polls.

PHOTOS: India v South Africa, 4th Test, Day 1

PHOTOS: India v South Africa, 4th Test, Day 1

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Images from Day 1 in the fourth Test between India and South Africa, at New Delhi, on Thursday.

Why stocks of these 3 HFCs are faring so badly

Why stocks of these 3 HFCs are faring so badly

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Share prices of Dewan Housing, Indiabulls Housing, and PNB Housing have declined 30-80% in the past one year

PHOTOS: NDA leaders meet over dinner ahead of results

PHOTOS: NDA leaders meet over dinner ahead of results

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The dinner was followed by a meeting in which nearly two dozen allies facilitated Prime Minister Modi.

Fertiliser ministry asks for Rs 65,000 cr subsidy

Fertiliser ministry asks for Rs 65,000 cr subsidy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

The Centre subsidises the cost of fertilisers as there is a huge gap between selling price and production cost. After receiving Rs 31.83 crore (Rs 318.3 million) as dividend from National Fertilizers Ltd, Chemicals and Fertiliser Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said the fertiliser subsidies would be only in cash, and assured manufacturers that there would not be any problems for them.

Paswan welcomes Congress for Bihar polls

Paswan welcomes Congress for Bihar polls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Former union minister and Lok Janshakti Party president Ram Vilas Paswan, who lost the recent Lok Sabha elections, said in Varanasi on Wednesday that his party would contest the 2010 Bihar assembly elections in alliance with Lalu Prasad-led Rashtriya Janata Dal and also welcomed Congress party to their fold.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

Paswan wants Bajrang Dal, VHP banned

Paswan wants Bajrang Dal, VHP banned

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

"The findings of National Commission for Minorities and National Women's Commission on communal violence in Karnataka have established the diabolical role of Bajrang Dal. Dal leaders have openly claimed responsibility for attacks on Christians in Orissa and Karnataka," Paswan said accusing it of espousing a divisive agenda.

Countrywide H1N1 toll rises to 102

Countrywide H1N1 toll rises to 102

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

As the country battled the H1N1 virus, the pandemic took the lives of two men and a woman in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand, raising the nationwide toll to 102 even as 128 more tested positive for the virus in various states.

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

'Entire nation speaks in one voice': All-party resolution on Pulwama

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"Today, we stand united in solidarity with our security forces in fighting terrorism and in defending the unity and integrity of India."

Paswan's LJP gives ultimatum to BJP, says patience running out

Paswan's LJP gives ultimatum to BJP, says patience running out

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Chirag Paswan says his party's support to BJP is issue-based.

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Men's Hockey World Cup: The goal-scorers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2010

The leading scorers in the 12th Men's Hockey World Cup at the conclusion of the semi-finals.

'Govt enquiring into asbestos-laden ship

'Govt enquiring into asbestos-laden ship

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The government today said it will look into the matter relating to a ship named SS Oceanic carrying 250 tonnes of asbestos, which is reported to be heading towards the Alang shipbreaking yard in Gujarat.

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

It's been over two months since the flood waters receded, and it would seem with it so has anger against either the state government or the BJP-Sena candidates, reports Archis Mohan.

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open men's champions

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

List of Australian Open men's singles champions since the event began in 1905 (Australian unless stated):

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Photos: What the royals wore to their weddings

Rediff.com18 May 2018

We take a look at what other brides wore to their royal weddings.

Accompanied by top NDA leaders, Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Accompanied by top NDA leaders, Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Almost all prominent leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as members of the National Democratic Alliance and North-East Democratic Alliance accompanied Modi.

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

"We direct the government to either bring in a law or an ordinance (for the construction of the Ram temple). There will be no compromise on this," Ramanandacharya Hansdevacharya, the patron of the ABSS, said in his concluding remarks at the conclave.

LJP to support RJD if CM is Muslim

LJP to support RJD if CM is Muslim

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan made the announcement ahead of his meeting with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

PM assures Paswan of enhanced security

PM assures Paswan of enhanced security

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday assured Steel Minister Ram Vilas Paswan of enhanced security, a day after a landmine blasted his security vehicle in the Maoist-infested West Midnapore in West Bengal.

Paswan demands arrest of Raj Thackeray

Paswan demands arrest of Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Accusing Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray of hurting the religious sentiments of people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday demanded his immediate arrest for causing divisions in the society.

We will contest in Bihar with UPA allies: Lalu

We will contest in Bihar with UPA allies: Lalu

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday said his party would contest the Lok Sabha polls in Bihar in alliance with the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Lok Janashakti Party, but ruled out conceding more than 13 seats given to the United Progressive Alliance allies in 2004 elections.

Are Indian drug companies fleecing you?

Are Indian drug companies fleecing you?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Government has initiated action against six pharmaceutical companies, including Cadilla, Wockhardt and Lupin, for overpricing medicines and launching unapproved formulations in the market.

Govt names private sector bosses to shake up 2 state banks

Govt names private sector bosses to shake up 2 state banks

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

It also named bosses for Bank of India, IDBI Bank Ltd and Punjab National Bank from within the state sector