Anand Shankar

Rediff.com » News » Anand Shankar

News for Anand Shankar

News
Business
Movies
Sports

Bihar polls: Congress faces backlash as ticket distribution sparks protests

Several leaders of the Congress, including its state president, got tickets for the assembly polls in Bihar on Wednesday, when the leadership also contended with backlash from disgruntled elements......

Youtuber Savukku Shankar's house targeted; sewage, faeces dumped

Popular Youtuber and vocal critic of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, Savukku Shankar's residence in Chennai was targeted on Monday by a group of persons who allegedly dumped......

Operation Sindoor outreach: Congress names 4, no Tharoor

The Congress on Saturday said it was asked by the government to submit names of four MPs for the all-party delegations to be sent abroad to explain India's stance on terrorism from Pakistan and it......

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Fifty-one political leaders, parliamentarians and former ministers cutting across party lines will be part of the seven delegations travelling to world capitals to put across India's resolve to......

Only 1 of 4 named: Cong slams govt over skewed delegation picks

With just one of its four nominated leaders being accommodated in the diplomatic outreach delegations, the Congress on Saturday said it proves the "complete insincerity" of the Narendra Modi......

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

While Mahindra isn’t the first person to think that building a social network out of India was a good idea, past attempts have all failed to compete with the multi-billion dollar giants......

Actress Kamini Kaushal Dies At 98

IMAGE: Kamini Kaushal in Biraj Bahu. Kamini Kaushal, one of Hindi cinema's earliest female stars who began her career with the 1946 classic Neecha Nagar and went on to act in a host of films right......

'I Was Passionate About Acting But...'

IMAGE: Kamini Kaushal in the film Radha Krishna (1954). Kamini Kaushal was one of Indian cinema's long-lasting actresses, who went from playing Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand's heroine to Manoj Kumar......

Did You Know Mukesh Sang These Songs?

Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes.On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22,......

How Don Got Its Breathless Pace

'While shooting the Don song, Chandra Barot ordered 30-40 paans and insisted Amitabh Bachchan eat them all.' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Don. Chandra Barot, the director of the cult film Don,......

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.' IMAGE: Guru Dutt in Kaagaz Ke Phool. Bungalow No 48 in Pali Hill was a dream......

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma raced to his century off just 32 balls, striking 11 sixes and seven fours against Bengal. Photograph: Screengrab/X India U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre continued his blazing......

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

IMAGE: Deepak Hooda top-scored with a brilliant 248, hitting 22 fours and two sixes in his 335-ball knock to take Rajasthan to a huge 617/6 declared in their first innings. Photograph: Deepak......

Mani Shankar Iyer to felicitate Anand

Mani Shankar Iyer, Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, will felicitate World chess champion Viswanathan Anand at a grand function, in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Naidu, that will match the status of......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Siddhesh Lad's 145 propelled Mumbai to 671 for 7 declared in the first innings in their Ranji Trophy Group......

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

The 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou officially opens on Saturday, September 23. While some events like football, rowing and volleyball have already begun, the other big-ticket sports start over the......