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Kiara-Sidharth's Gold Sangeet

Kiara-Sidharth's Gold Sangeet

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra may have kept their wedding private but are treating their fans to select pictures every once in a while.

Advani's remark on UPA-2 disgraceful: PM

Advani's remark on UPA-2 disgraceful: PM

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

"The remark is disgraceful and unfortunate," Dr Singh told reporters in Parliament when asked to comment on Advani's statement in Lok Sabha.

Advani conferred Khel Ratna

Advani conferred Khel Ratna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Fifteen other top sportspersons, including woman shuttler Aparna Popat and shooter Gagan Narang were presented the Arjuna award.

'I feel like resigning', says Advani over deadlock in Parliament

'I feel like resigning', says Advani over deadlock in Parliament

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The veteran parliamentarian gave vent to his pain and anguish soon after Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House for the day amid trading of charges between the government and the Opposition on smooth functioning of proceedings.

Compulsory voting should be introduced in India: Advani

Compulsory voting should be introduced in India: Advani

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Sunday batted for introduction of compulsory voting in the country and said those failing to exercise their right to franchise should be barred from voting in future.

You are 83, when are you going to stop, Ajit asks Sharad Pawar

You are 83, when are you going to stop, Ajit asks Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Surrounded by party workers, including 32 of Nationalist Congress Party's 53 MLAs, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday reminded his 83-year-old uncle Sharad Pawar that it was time for him to retire.

Advani again rakes up Nehru, Patel differences

Advani again rakes up Nehru, Patel differences

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Monday referred to another book to support his claim that there were differences between Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel over sending the Indian army to Hyderabad when the Nizam was trying to join Pakistan at the time of partition.

Advani qualifies for Asian Championships

Advani qualifies for Asian Championships

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Pankaj Advani qualified for the Asian Billiards Championships after topping the selection trials.

Russell routs Advani for World title

Russell routs Advani for World title

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Pankaj Advani failed to defend his IBSF billiards title in the Points format, as he went down 0-6 to nine-time World champion Mike Russell of England in a one-sided final in Pune on Monday. Russell, who lost to Advani in the World Professional Billiards championship in Leeds last year, produced an impeccable display of cue control and potting to beat the Indian 151-129, 151-00, 151-29, 150-20, 151-09, 151-125.

Tough to understand India's obsession with Olympics: Advani

Tough to understand India's obsession with Olympics: Advani

Rediff.com11 May 2015

TOP Scheme shows how sport treated unequally in India, says Pankaj Advani.

Advani, Sethi beaten in semis

Advani, Sethi beaten in semis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

While Geet Sethi went down 1022-1668 to England's Peter Gilchrist in the first semi-final, Pankaj Advani lost 1300-1417 to another Englishman, Mike Russell, in the other last four stage match at the World Billiards Championship in Pune.

How did Kiara Advani spend her weekend?

How did Kiara Advani spend her weekend?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

Record-breaking World Billiards champion Advani 'in seventh heaven'

Record-breaking World Billiards champion Advani 'in seventh heaven'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

India's cue sports champion Pankaj Advani is in seventh heaven after adding yet another world title to his kitty following his World Billiards Championship triumph in the 150-up points format.

Snooker: Mehta, Advani enter 2nd round

Snooker: Mehta, Advani enter 2nd round

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

While Aditya Mehta, ranked 80th in the world, outclassed Lee Spick 5-2, Pankaj Advani spanked Justin Astley 5-1.

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Mumbai Diaries 2 Review: Too Dramatic!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Season two once again goes for dramatic overkill despite the spine-chilling gravity of the true events it is based on, observes Mayur Sanap.

RSS binds us together, says Advani

RSS binds us together, says Advani

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Over a month after the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh intervened to end his revolt against Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani on Wednesday said the Sangh founthead is the "ideological family" which "binds us together".

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I introduced her around.' 'Her first audition was for Heropanti, but she did not get it.' 'Now she is doing movies regularly.' 'After her movie releases, she always calls me to ask if I have seen the movie and if I liked the way she acted.'

Advani leads Indian challenge

Advani leads Indian challenge

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Pankaj Advani will lead the Indian challenge in the IBSF World Snooker Championships in Jordan.

COMING UP On OTT In October

COMING UP On OTT In October

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

So much entertainment coming up on OTT this October!

PM committed Parliamentary impropriety: Advani

PM committed Parliamentary impropriety: Advani

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

A day after locking horns with Manmohan Singh during the Presidential Address debate, senior BJP leader L K Advani on Thursday said the prime minister had breached Parliamentary propriety by making "false" claims that enhanced pension announced for army personnel had been met.

Modi meets Advani, BJP says 'no differences' over tickets

Modi meets Advani, BJP says 'no differences' over tickets

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday continued with its efforts to placate L K Advani, who is sulking over the party's decision to field him from Gandhinagar despite his wish to contest from Bhopal, with senior leaders, including Narendra Modi, meeting him.

Advani demoralising NDA, says fuming Thackeray

Advani demoralising NDA, says fuming Thackeray

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Slamming Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani for predicting a non-BJP, non-Congress prime minister in 2014, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Monday said it is like a general saying before a war that there is no guarantee on the outcome and "demoralising" the entire army.

AAP's Raghav Chadha changes X bio after RS suspension. It says...

AAP's Raghav Chadha changes X bio after RS suspension. It says...

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

His suspension on Friday followed a motion moved by Leader of the House Piyush Goyal who sought action against the AAP leader for including names of some members of the Upper House without their consent in a proposed select committee for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023.

Advani elected NDA's working chairman

Advani elected NDA's working chairman

Rediff.com21 Feb 2010

Senior BJP leader L K Advani was on Sunday elected unopposed the working chairman of the National Democratic Alliance till incumbent Atal Bihari Vajpayee recovers from ill-health while acting NDA convenor Sharad Yadav has been elected as the convenor.

Goodbye 2022; Hello 2023, says Bollywood

Goodbye 2022; Hello 2023, says Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

They post beautiful messages on social media.

Pankaj Advani wins Khel Ratna

Pankaj Advani wins Khel Ratna

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

The 21-year-old cueist will be conferred the country's highest sporting honour.

Sethi, Advani crash out

Sethi, Advani crash out

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

World champion Pankaj Advani, former world champion Geet Sethi and former Asian champion Alok Kumar lost to lesser-known cueists in the pre-quarter-finals of the National Billiards Championship.

Sports Shorts: Advani secures IBSF World Snooker C'ship title

Sports Shorts: Advani secures IBSF World Snooker C'ship title

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Advani yatra cut short

Advani yatra cut short

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

The Yatra was scheduled to enter Karnataka this evening from Dhulkhed.

Who is Advani hinting at with Emergency remarks, asks Sena

Who is Advani hinting at with Emergency remarks, asks Sena

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

In its mouthpiece, Saamna, the Sena said that the veteran's comments about the Emergency cannot be ignored.

Khurana apologises to Advani

Khurana apologises to Advani

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

Khurana sent the apology letter to Advani through party General Secretary Pramod Mahajan, party sources said.

Advani beats Shandilya for gold

Advani beats Shandilya for gold

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Pankaj Advani beat Ashok Shandilya 76-101, 101-40, 100-0, 100-32 to win the billiards final at the Asian Games.

Yeddyurappa slams Advani for blog slamming K'taka

Yeddyurappa slams Advani for blog slamming K'taka

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Speaking to party colleagues at the BJP party office in Bengaluru on Tuesday, Yeddyurappa said that Advani's views on Karnataka were misplaced

RSS attacks Advani's credentials

RSS attacks Advani's credentials

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

The RSS expresssed its strong view on the BJP leadership at a recent meeting of its provincial organisers in Surat.

Nehru called Patel a 'total communalist': Advani

Nehru called Patel a 'total communalist': Advani

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday raked up another controversy over Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with L K Advani quoting a book to allege that then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru called his home minister a "total communalist" when the latter suggested that army be sent to take over a defiant Hyderabad State after Independence.

What Was SRK Doing At Gadar 2 Success Party?

What Was SRK Doing At Gadar 2 Success Party?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Just like Sunny Deol can become the boss of the box office with his latest film Gadar 2, he can also throw the baap of all parties!

Nikhil Advani to direct desi Homeland

Nikhil Advani to direct desi Homeland

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Purab Kohli and Satyadeep Mishra play the lead in the desi adaptation of Homeland.

Advani's comments hypocritical: CPM

Advani's comments hypocritical: CPM

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Addressing a Confederation of Indian Industry meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, Advani had warned the ruling United Progressive Alliance government that its Communist allies would prove to be a 'liability' in achieving any good for the country.

Advani seeks blessings before yatra

Advani seeks blessings before yatra

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Advani will flag off his yatra on Thursday.