News for 'Vishnu'

Focus is singles, but doubles is natural for me: Vardhan

Focus is singles, but doubles is natural for me: Vardhan

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Opportunity knocked on the door for Vishnu Vardhan, and he made the best of it. The 25-year-old Olympian discusses it with Bikash Mohapatra.

Indian challenge ends at Tashkent Challenger

Indian challenge ends at Tashkent Challenger

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

India's campaign ended at the $125000 Tashkent ATP Challenger after Davis Cuppers, Yuki Bhambri, Vishnu Vardhan and Sanam Singh got beaten in their respective first round matches.

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

'2022 will be a Year of Hope'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'Goddess Laxmi doesn't come just by praying to her.' 'You have to make yourself attractive to Laxmi for her to come to you.'

Om Namaha Shivaya! Mumbai airport exhibits giant Trimurti on Maha Shivratri

Om Namaha Shivaya! Mumbai airport exhibits giant Trimurti on Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, a giant Trimurti made of margarine (butter), has been built at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.

Arunachal Pradesh has ALWAYS been part of India

Arunachal Pradesh has ALWAYS been part of India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

China has long coveted Arunachal Pradesh, which it calls Southern Tibet. But, as Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan explains, in 1947, the present state of Arunachal Pradesh constituted the North East Frontier Tract of Assam. When India adopted its Constitution on 26 January 1950, NEFT became 'a separate politico-administrative entity' although it was constitutionally still a part of Assam. Its administration was brought directly under the President of India with the Governor of Assam acting as his agent. A revealing excerpt from his book The Origin Story of India's States.

IPL: Can Delhi Capitals halt Mumbai Indians' charge?

IPL: Can Delhi Capitals halt Mumbai Indians' charge?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

A battle royale is in the offing as heavyweights Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals clash in a high-profile IPL encounter, in Chennai, on Tuesday.

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Dinesh Maheshwari issued notice to the Centre, West Bengal and Election Commission of India on the plea, which also sought to central and state governments to award compensation to the victims and their family members after ascertaining the nature of loss sustained by them in post-poll violence in the state.

Vijay Hazare: Karnataka seal last-8 berth

Vijay Hazare: Karnataka seal last-8 berth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Devdutt Padikkal continued his terrific form ahead of the IPL with a third successive century as the defending champions stormed into the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals

First Look: Ram Gopal Varma's Rowdy

First Look: Ram Gopal Varma's Rowdy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The film will have the father-son duo of Mohan Babu and Vishnu Manchu in the lead.

What's the religious significance of Holika Dahan?

What's the religious significance of Holika Dahan?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The festival of Holika Dahan is celebrated by setting a holy bonfire.

Ajith in a new avatar

Ajith in a new avatar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

The actor has hit the gym with a vengeance for the new look he has to acquire for the film.

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Delhi's strong batting line up of Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith and Pant himself will look to fire on all cylinders right from the opening game.

Vijay Hazare: Baroda beat Goa; Kishan stars in J'Khand win

Vijay Hazare: Baroda beat Goa; Kishan stars in J'Khand win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A compilation of results from the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played on Saturday.

To my teacher, with love

To my teacher, with love

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Teachers Day will be celebrated across India on September 5. Share stories of your favourite, most inspirational teachers with us.

We must give Vibhishan his due

We must give Vibhishan his due

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Vibhishan was a seeker of justice who risked it all to be on the side of truth, says Sudhir Bisht.

3 Brahmin names that shake up the Yogi government

3 Brahmin names that shake up the Yogi government

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Khushi Dubey, Hari Shankar Tiwari and Mata Prasad Pandey represent the resentment among Brahmins towards the Adityanath government. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Isle of Man Chess: Anand held by Artemiev as Indian challenge ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Viswanathan Anand was held to a draw by Vladislav Artemiev of Russia in the eighth and penultimate round, ending the Indian challenge in the Isle of Man International Chess tournament on Sunday.

India back to Group Zone after losing WG play-off to Japan

India back to Group Zone after losing WG play-off to Japan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

Vishnu Vardhan made an impressive Davis Cup debut but lost the must-win first reverse singles of the play-off tie to Kei Nishikori in Tokyo on Sunday. The result relegated India to Asia/Oceania Zone Group I and catapulted Japan to World Group for the first time since 1985.

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab qualify, Karnataka in QF hunt

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab qualify, Karnataka in QF hunt

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Defending champions Karnataka also remained in the hunt for the last-eight berth, securing a five-wicket win over Uttar Pradesh that took their net run-rate to 0.292.

Review: Nothing new about Vasthaadu Naa Raju

Review: Nothing new about Vasthaadu Naa Raju

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Vasthaadu Naa Raju sees Vishnu in a new avatar and Taapsee in a glam role. But the film offers the usual commercial fare with nothing new in the plot.

'Erra Bus is a film with an universal concept'

'Erra Bus is a film with an universal concept'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Telugu actress Catherine Tresa explains what interested her to be a part of Erra Bus.

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'The politics of Goa is moving around a sole entity, which is land.'

Maha polls: Prominent names missing from BJP's 1st list; turncoats rewarded

Maha polls: Prominent names missing from BJP's 1st list; turncoats rewarded

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

High-profile figures Eknath Khadse and Vindo Tawde are missing from it.

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Bollywood's REAL LIFE Stories in 2021

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Many big Bollywood's big movies have been pushed forward to 2021, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Among them are quite a few bio-pics.

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Nadhir Shah's next: Kattappanayile Hrithik Roshan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

BJP drops all sitting MPs from Chhattisgarh, to field fresh faces

BJP drops all sitting MPs from Chhattisgarh, to field fresh faces

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The party decision means that Union minister Vishnu Deo Sai and seven times Lok Sabha member and former Union minister Ramesh Bais will not be fielded in the polls.

Court to pronounce verdict in Babri demolition case on today

Court to pronounce verdict in Babri demolition case on today

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The accused include former deputy prime minister Advani, former Union ministers Joshi and Uma Bharti, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, besides Vinay Katiyar and Sadhvi Rithambara.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Domestic giants Mumbai crashed out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after suffering their third straight defeat

No raid at Kerala House, will act against caller: Bassi

No raid at Kerala House, will act against caller: Bassi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Attacked for "overstepping" its brief, the Delhi police on Tuesday clarified that it did not "raid" the Kerala House after complaint of beef on its menu and said it was mulling acting against the caller who lodged a "false complaint".

Yuki drawn against Fabbiano in Wimbledon opener

Yuki drawn against Fabbiano in Wimbledon opener

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

In doubles, probably for first time, six players are featuring in the men's draw.

Zachariyayude Garbhinikal links the story of four women

Zachariyayude Garbhinikal links the story of four women

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Directed by Aneesh Anwar, the film tells the story of four pregnant women.

Rajnikanth bids farewell to Vishnuvardhan

Rajnikanth bids farewell to Vishnuvardhan

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

The Tamil superstar finally got to pay his respects to the late Kannada actor's family.

PM Modi offers prayers at Badrinath temple

PM Modi offers prayers at Badrinath temple

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee chief Mohan Prasad Thapliyal said the prime minister offered prayers at the temple for around 20 minutes and was given a greeting card made on a "bhojpatra" (birch leaves) by the temple's priests.

Pranitha, the daredevil!

Pranitha, the daredevil!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Telugu film industry.

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Manoj Manchu's wedding

Political big-wigs, tinsel town grace Telugu actor Manoj Manchu's wedding

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Telugu superstar Mohan Babu's actor son Manoj Manchu got married to Pranathi Reddy in a lavish celebration on May 20 at the Hitex Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad.

'Sabarimala verdict is an extremely good decision'

'Sabarimala verdict is an extremely good decision'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'The Sabarimala issue is no longer in splendid isolation.'

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Shocking! Paes pulls out of Asian Games

Shocking! Paes pulls out of Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Miffed at not getting a 'specialist' men's doubles partner, veteran tennis star Leander Paes, on Thursday, pulled out of the 18th Asian Games starting on Saturday.

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.