News for 'ashoka'

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

FBI releases age-progressed images of killers of Neerja Bhanot

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The bureau hopes the updated images -- rendered using Adobe's Photoshop programme to show what the men might look like now -- will generate new leads and encourage anyone with information to contact the FBI directly or submit a tip online.

'Modi in a weaker position compared to 2014'

'Modi in a weaker position compared to 2014'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'But that does not make him weaker than his adversaries.'

Rain forces 3rd ODI to be called off

Rain forces 3rd ODI to be called off

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Heavy overnight rain rendered the ground unplayable.

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

PIX: Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah at a party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

A look at the pictures.

Children's day out at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Children's day out at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

The children were from Bal Vikas Samiti, Nehru Bal Samiti, Literacy India, Arya Orphanage and Bachchon Ka Ghar.

'Ajay Devgan will become a valued character actor'

'Ajay Devgan will become a valued character actor'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

Rajkumar Santoshi talks about his new films with the actor.

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

An actress remembers her father, the Ashok Chakra hero

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'The awareness of how big my father's sacrifice came to me when we went for the Republic Day parade and my mother received the Ashok Chakra,' Rukmini Vasanth, whose father Colonel Vasanth Venugopal was killed in action fighting terrorists, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

V Radhika Selvi sworn in as MoS

V Radhika Selvi sworn in as MoS

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Selvi entered politics following the death of her husband Venkatesa Pannaiyar.

Mahabharat, Ramayana are full of incidents of violence: Yechury

Mahabharat, Ramayana are full of incidents of violence: Yechury

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Yechury recounted the non-violent traditions of the country citing the Maurya Empire's acceptance of the Buddhist philosophy.

Padma Vibhushan for Fali Nariman, Khushwant Singh

Padma Vibhushan for Fali Nariman, Khushwant Singh

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

President A P J Abdul Kalam gave away the awards to 58 eminent personalities from different walks of life at a glittering ceremony held at the Ashoka Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

A selection of the week's finest stories.

Justice K G Balakrishnan sworn in CJI

Justice K G Balakrishnan sworn in CJI

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

President A P J Abdul Kalam administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Balakrishnan, 61, at a ceremony in Ashoka Hall at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'They are saying my petition is an attack on Hindu religion.' 'You pray in your home, there is no problem, but the school is a public institution run by government funds.'

Highway projects: A tightrope walk for Nitin Gadkari

Highway projects: A tightrope walk for Nitin Gadkari

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The central government's highway award and construction target for the current fiscal is dominated by the Bharatmala scheme.

Why we need to pay more for the water we use

Why we need to pay more for the water we use

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'We have severely under-invested in waste water treatment.' 'We charge for water a minimal amount and we don't charge anything extra for providing sewerage service.' 'As a result, every water entity is cash-strapped.'

AP govt approves Amaravathi in Guntur district as new capital

AP govt approves Amaravathi in Guntur district as new capital

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The Andhra Pradesh Government on Wednesday approved Amaravathi town, the ancient seat of power of Satavahana rulers, as its new capital coming up in the Vijayawada-Guntur region, which is also known for its historical and spiritual significance.

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

India's mood: 'Pessimism, confusion, sadness'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'Give cash assistance of Rs 75 per person per day and an android phone and you will see the economy reviving.'

India's new export: video games

India's new export: video games

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

President Kalam charms the children

President Kalam charms the children

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Images of President Kalam with children on November 14.

Is this logo 'Made in India'? Yes, says govt

Is this logo 'Made in India'? Yes, says govt

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The government sought to dismiss reports that the 'Make in India' logo was inspired by a Swiss bank advertisement, saying the symbol has a "vibrant and dynamic" lion as against a "dull and boring" picture in Switzerland's ad campaign.

Is this the best butter masala dosa?

Is this the best butter masala dosa?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Leopards can't change spots

Leopards can't change spots

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

19 new ministers in Manmohan team

19 new ministers in Manmohan team

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The use of such robots can not only save lives but can also help road construction companies cut down on labour costs.

Meet India's king of gaming

Meet India's king of gaming

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Umar: Terrible!

Umar: Terrible!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Stocks to create long-term wealth

Stocks to create long-term wealth

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Ayodhya: Beyond the Supreme Court verdict

Ayodhya: Beyond the Supreme Court verdict

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Nothing would please our adversaries if the court verdict sees triumphalism on the part of the majority and sullen anger of the minority, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why Modi suffers from Nehruitis

Why Modi suffers from Nehruitis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'Why does Mr Modi only attack Nehru from the Dynasty?' 'At one level, it is pure politics,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Except drubbing in Delhi and Bihar, the BJP president has had a good record since he took over the reins of the party in June 2014, says Archis Mohan.

Kalam visits Shwedagon Pagoda

Kalam visits Shwedagon Pagoda

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

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.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries:

Justice R C Lahoti takes oath as CJI

Justice R C Lahoti takes oath as CJI

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Justice Lahoti, 63, who succeeds Justice S Rajendra Babu, has a tenure of nearly 18 months.

From Devon Ke Dev to Uri

From Devon Ke Dev to Uri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'I pray to god that nothing like that happens again in our country so that we are forced to make something like Uri again.'