News for 'Vivek'

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union invite to debate on Kashmir

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union invite to debate on Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Calling it a direct challenge to India's sovereignty, film director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said on Thursday that he declined an invitation by the Oxford Union and found the theme of the debate -- 'This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir' meaningless.

Seat-Sharing Talks Heat Up For Bihar Polls

Seat-Sharing Talks Heat Up For Bihar Polls

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Less than 10 days are left for filing of nomination papers for the first phase of the Bihar polls.

CEC to check Bihar's poll readiness on October 4-5

CEC to check Bihar's poll readiness on October 4-5

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A team of Election Commissioners will visit Patna to review poll preparedness in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. The team will meet with political parties, police, administrative officials, and observers to ensure a free and fair election.

Motivational speaker Vivek Bindra booked for beating wife

Motivational speaker Vivek Bindra booked for beating wife

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Entrepreneur and motivational speaker Vivek Bindra has been booked for allegedly assaulting his wife in Noida, police officials said.

EC to launch phased voter list revision, may start with poll-bound states

EC to launch phased voter list revision, may start with poll-bound states

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The Election Commission is ramping up preparations for a special intensive revision of voter lists across India, assessing the progress made on mapping current electors with voters as per the last SIR in different states.

India's M&A deals dipped in Q2 amid valuation caution

India's M&A deals dipped in Q2 amid valuation caution

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity cooled in the second quarter of 2025-26 (Q2FY26), with deal value falling to $26.26 billion from $29.04 billion a year ago, according to Bloomberg data.

When Nikki Called Vivek Scum!

When Nikki Called Vivek Scum!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The third Republican candidates' presidential debate on Wednesday evening turned into a slugfest between the two desi candidates in the fray: Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy

HIL Mini Auction: Bengal Tigers Snap Up 14YO Kushwaha!

HIL Mini Auction: Bengal Tigers Snap Up 14YO Kushwaha!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Liam Henderson emerged as the costliest player at the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) men's mini auction on Thursday with Vedanta Kalinga Lancers securing the services of the Australian defender for Rs 42 lakh (Rs 4.2 million)

Voter list 'purified', Bihar elections before...: CEC

Voter list 'purified', Bihar elections before...: CEC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar expressed satisfaction over the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, stating that the exercise has 'purified' the voters' list after 22 years. He made the announcement during a press conference in Patna.

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

'Thank You For Gracing Our Lives!'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'The heavens will be a merrier and a happier place now.' Colleagues pay homage to Satish Shah who passed into the ages on Saturday.

India's hockey shake-up before Asia Cup revealed

India's hockey shake-up before Asia Cup revealed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Hockey India names 24-member men's hockey team for tour of Australia

'No contact since his arrest': Wangchuk's wife moves SC

'No contact since his arrest': Wangchuk's wife moves SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking his release from detention under the National Security Act. Wangchuk was detained following protests in Ladakh. The plea challenges his detention and alleges violations of due process.

Asia Cup Hockey: India rally to rout Malaysia

Asia Cup Hockey: India rally to rout Malaysia

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India thrashed Malaysia 4-1 in their second Super 4 stage match of the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament in Rajgir, Bihar, on Thursday.

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain of the team.

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Asia Cup: No surprises as core hockey team retained

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh will continue to serve as captain of the team.

India Generated 21.5 Billion Hours Of...

India Generated 21.5 Billion Hours Of...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

...of premium video-on-demand viewing in the second quarter of 2025, led by JioHotstar (56 per cent share), with Amazon (Prime Video and MX Player) holding a combined 25 per cent share..

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

ED files chargesheet against Raj Kundra in Bitcoin scam

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra in a bitcoin 'scam,' alleging he was a beneficial owner and concealed evidence.

Call them back to office, they'll quit: Musk-Vivek's bold plan

Call them back to office, they'll quit: Musk-Vivek's bold plan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Tesla owner billionaire Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in an op-ed provided an insight into their blueprint for an unprecedented government reform that includes mass federal job cuts and massive expense reduction.

Ranji Trophy: Young Kushagra dazzles with double ton

Ranji Trophy: Young Kushagra dazzles with double ton

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Jharkhand''s Kumar Kushagra slams double-ton against Baroda in Ranji Trophy

'Shah Rukh Is Still God's Good Child'

'Shah Rukh Is Still God's Good Child'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'His belief that he is touched by the Almighty reflects in his performances.'

Asia Cup Super 4: Will India halt Korea's reign?

Asia Cup Super 4: Will India halt Korea's reign?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The Indians finished Pool A engagements with an all-win record, beating China 4-3, Japan 3-2 before demolishing minnows Kazakhstan 15-0 on Monday.

'I Love Getting Hurt In Love'

'I Love Getting Hurt In Love'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

'I have been in love where I had no identity of my own. I had also broken up because I was strong-headed in the relationship.'

Should The Bengal Files Have Been Made?

Should The Bengal Files Have Been Made?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Some of the issues Vivek Agnihotri raises in The Bengal Files are valid, but today, the need of the hour is to find ways of negotiating peace not pouring oil over troubled waters, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

India aim semis berth as China awaits

India aim semis berth as China awaits

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

The top two teams from the Super 4s will progress to the summit clash, and a draw would be enough for India to seal their place in Sunday's final.

Dominant India thrash China, set up Asia Cup final vs Korea

Dominant India thrash China, set up Asia Cup final vs Korea

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Striker Abhishek struck a brace as a dominant Indian men's hockey team outplayed China 7-0 in their last Super 4s match to reach the final of the Asia Cup

The Reason For Nora's Gold Look

The Reason For Nora's Gold Look

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Varun shoots for Border 2... Ameesha is in SFO...Esha's hot photoshoot in Dubai...

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Ajinkya Rahane hits 159 in Ranji Trophy match against Chhattisgarh

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

'Ganpati Isn't Just A Festival; It's An Emotion'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'As the sweet fragrance of modak fills the air, we fold our hands and bow down to the God of wisdom.'

Fatima, Madhavan Watch Aap Jaisa Koi

Fatima, Madhavan Watch Aap Jaisa Koi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, who are gearing up for the release of Aap Jaisa Koi on July 11 on Netflix, screened the film for their friends from show business.

SC seeks Centre's response on Wangchuk's detention

SC seeks Centre's response on Wangchuk's detention

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and Union Territory of Ladakh regarding the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. Wangchuk's wife filed a plea seeking his release. The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 14.

Kriti Turns The Red Carpet 'Green'

Kriti Turns The Red Carpet 'Green'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The venue for the Filmfare Awards shifted to Ahmedabad last weekend, and stars dazzled on the red carpet and on stage.

Banks can now fund India Inc's M&A drive

Banks can now fund India Inc's M&A drive

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday met the long-standing demand of banks by allowing them to finance acquisitions by Indian companies, a move that also expands banks' capital market lending in the country.

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Hockey: India seek World Cup berth through Asia Cup triumph; up against China in opener

No need to relabel existing medicine stock: FinMin

No need to relabel existing medicine stock: FinMin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Recalling or relabelling medicines already in the supply chain before September 22 will not be mandatory, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, issuing a fresh set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address industry concerns following the announcement of goods and services tax (GST) revisions.

Why Syed Kirmani's story still inspires India's stars

Why Syed Kirmani's story still inspires India's stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj launched Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards, the autobiography of 1983 World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani.

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

India's next gen light up Ranji Trophy Day 1

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vimal Khumar and Pradosh Ranjan Paul struck massive hundreds as Tamil Nadu piled up 399 for two against Nagaland on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Dimapur on Saturday.

Yug Gupta murder: HC acquits one, commutes death sentence of two

Yug Gupta murder: HC acquits one, commutes death sentence of two

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Himachal Pradesh High Court acquitted one convict and commuted the death sentence of two others to life imprisonment in the 2014 Yug Gupta murder case.

Bombay HC Order: Will Jarange Patil Vacate Mumbai?

Bombay HC Order: Will Jarange Patil Vacate Mumbai?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'Given that his health is failing him, the government might, in a day or two, admit him to hospital.'

Hard Core Action Coming Up In September

Hard Core Action Coming Up In September

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

September is going to be an exciting month in theatres.

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Indian-American Republican leader Nikky Haley has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump as the party's candidate for the presidential election, delivering the message of unity after their bitter rivalry during the presidential primary.