News for 'awards function'

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said it's a pity that since switching sides, Scindia has adopted the Modi government's "uncaring attitude" to the public.

Hoping to be fit and ready within the week: Williamson

Hoping to be fit and ready within the week: Williamson

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The 30-year-old Williamson, a vital cog in SRH's middle order, suffered a small tear in his left elbow tendon and was ruled out of the home ODI series against Bangladesh in March ahead of the IPL.

IN PHOTOS: Dr Mukherjee wins the Pulitzer Prize

IN PHOTOS: Dr Mukherjee wins the Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Indian origin cancer physician and researcher Dr Sidhhartha Mukherjee was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, the top journalism award in America, for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, non-fiction, literature and music.

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday commuted to life term the death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan following his conviction in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma lost his life.

Ashwin wins International Cricketer of the Year award

Ashwin wins International Cricketer of the Year award

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The off-spinner was the wrecker-in-chief during the home season, where India won 10 of their 13 Tests played against New Zealand, England, Bangladesh and Australia.

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Shailaja Teacher, arguably the most famous Covid warrior in India, versus former student leader Shafi Parambil who defeated 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan in the last assembly election. Shyam G Menon reports from the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency, which some feel is the most politically important contest in Kerala this election.

Katrina is the best!

Katrina is the best!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Anu Malik reveals how Baazigar revived his career.

Harvard award for Rahul Bajaj

Harvard award for Rahul Bajaj

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Rahul Bajaj, Chairman, Bajaj Auto Ltd, has been conferred with the Alumni Achievement Award by the Harvard Business School from where he obtained his MBA degree in 1964.

Prince Harry (in clothes) surfaces after scandal

Prince Harry (in clothes) surfaces after scandal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

A fully dressed Prince Harry has made his first public appearance in Britain for a charity awards function in London, since his nude photographs of a wild night in Las Vegas went viral.

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Double Dhamaal premieres at IIFA

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

A quick peek at the happenings at the IIFA.

UK award for Tatas, Premji

UK award for Tatas, Premji

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

While the Investor of the Year award went to Tata Sons, the Business Partnership of the Year went to DLF Laing O Rourke, the Innovation of the year was HRS Process Systems and Benoy was the New Market Entrant of the Year.

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Adoor

Dadasaheb Phalke Award for Adoor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2005

The audience gave Adoor a standing ovation as he stepped up to receive the award from President.

Maharashtra sunstroke toll rises to 14; 7 still hospitalised

Maharashtra sunstroke toll rises to 14; 7 still hospitalised

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The death toll due to sunstroke at the 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award event in Navi Mumbai rose to 14 after the death of a 34-year-old woman while seven patients are undergoing treatment, a civic official said on Tuesday.

Bollywood wishes Lataji on her birthday

Bollywood wishes Lataji on her birthday

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Indian anti-acid attack champ wins UN award

Indian anti-acid attack champ wins UN award

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

A fashion student, this 26-year-old founded an organisation to support survivors of acid attacks.

Sunil Mittal gets telecom highest award

Sunil Mittal gets telecom highest award

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

On receiving the award at a glittering function, Mittal said: "This is a tremendous honour and I would like to thank the GSM Association for considering me worthy of this award."

PIX: Deepika Padukone sizzles at the MTV EMA awards

PIX: Deepika Padukone sizzles at the MTV EMA awards

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

She's sexy and she knows it!

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Yeoh, former Malaysian junior squash champion, made her Hollywood breakthrough when she was cast as the first ethnic Chinese Bond girl in 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies opposite Pierce Brosnan.

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.

Lata Mangeshkar gets Yash Chopra memorial award

Lata Mangeshkar gets Yash Chopra memorial award

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar has been honoured with the first Yash Chopra Memorial Award for her contribution to Hindi cinema.

'Maybe I don't deserve awards'

'Maybe I don't deserve awards'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

'I am very grateful to Arshad (Warsi, who stars in Jolly LLB) to show me the way of doing a film like this. He is the guy who paved the way. I went by the way he did it. He made sure the film was big. I hope this film goes the same way as the first. To be honest, the pressure is on me.' Akshay Kumar discusses his new film Jolly LLB 2.

Sachin, Murali win Ceat awards

Sachin, Murali win Ceat awards

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

Kapil Dev has bagged the International Cricketer of the Century award.

No need to worry over fall in rupee: Murthy

No need to worry over fall in rupee: Murthy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Murthy added that global economic scenario is not in good shape as developed economies are not performing well.

90% India in 'danger zone' of heatwave impacts: Study

90% India in 'danger zone' of heatwave impacts: Study

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Heatwaves claimed more than 17,000 lives in 50 years in India, according to a paper authored by M Rajeevan, former secretary of Ministry of Earth Sciences, along with scientists Kamaljit Ray, S S Ray, R K Giri and A P Dimri.

Democracy will collapse, if...: Justice Srikrishna

Democracy will collapse, if...: Justice Srikrishna

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Two professions have to be necessarily independent, a judge and a journalist. If they falter, democracy collapses,

RBI's Young Scholars Award Scheme

RBI's Young Scholars Award Scheme

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

the RBI will select a maximum of 150 young scholars through a countrywide competitive examination and award scholarships.

Lata Mangeshkar slams Filmfare

Lata Mangeshkar slams Filmfare

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Here's a look at what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Kareena, Katrina, Abhishek: WORST of IIFA fashion? VOTE!

Kareena, Katrina, Abhishek: WORST of IIFA fashion? VOTE!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Here's the worst fashion missteps at the IIFA over the years.

Amla is SA 'Sports Star of the Year'

Amla is SA 'Sports Star of the Year'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

South Africa's top-order batsman Hashim Amla was named the country's 'Sports Star of the Year' at an awards function at Sun City on Sunday. The 28-year-old batsman, who was recently appointed vice-captain of the Proteas ODI and T20 teams, pipped four other nominees -- Masters golf champion Charl Schwartzel, swimming world record holder Cameron van der Burgh, Springbok sevens flyhalf Cecil Afrika and leading Banyana Banyana goal-scorer Noko Matlou -- for the top accolade.

'Once I wed Rajinikanth's daughter, I lost my identity'

'Once I wed Rajinikanth's daughter, I lost my identity'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Tamil actor Dhanush talks about his famous father-in-law and his own recent super success.

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

PIX: Raashi Khanna, Samantha, NTR Jr at an awards night

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Joker, Thithi, Maheshinte Prathikaram and Pelli Choopulu bag the big awards of the night!

Dadasaheb Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai

Dadasaheb Phalke award to be presented to Shashi Kapoor in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2015

His family has conveyed to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry that it will difficult for him to travel to Delhi for the National Awards presentation function due to health reasons.

Rare honour for India's TT sensation Manika Batra

Rare honour for India's TT sensation Manika Batra

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'I would like to thank the Government, the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and most importantly, my family, who has been there for me and motivated me along this journey'

Kalidas Jayaram to debut in a Tamil film

Kalidas Jayaram to debut in a Tamil film

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Kalidas will be acting in Balaji Tharaneetharan's forthcoming film, Oru Pakka Kathai

Kay Kay Menon: The entire star system is a money game

Kay Kay Menon: The entire star system is a money game

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

'The industry is all about money. It has nothing to do with talent and calibre,' Kay Kay Menon tells Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com

Ramdev, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar decline Padma award

Ramdev, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar decline Padma award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Yoga guru Ramdev and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar have declined any Padma award for them reportedly being considered by central government on the occasion of the 66th Republic Day.

Indian team gives ICC awards a miss

Indian team gives ICC awards a miss

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Indian cricketers were conspicuous by their absence at the ICC Annual Awards here with the team manager claiming that the invitation came far too late even though a few of the side's players were there in the list of nominees.

Amartya Sen receives Humanities Award from Obama

Amartya Sen receives Humanities Award from Obama

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Amartya Sen, economist and a Nobel Prize winner in economics, has been felicitated with the National Medals of Arts and Humanities Award by United States President Barack Obama at a glittering White House function in Washington. "We even have an economist, which we don't always get on stage," Obama said, referring to 78-year-old Sen, before he presented the 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities.