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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.

'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.

'Science is a team sport'

'Science is a team sport'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'Working in collaboration is beneficial and more rewarding in the long run.' 'Competition may bring personal glory, but is very short lasting.' 'Work with people who are interested in working with you instead of competing with you.'

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

Dravid nominated for four ICC awards

Dravid nominated for four ICC awards

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

India's captain is among 13 players nominated for the Cricket of the Year award.

When Justice Ahmadi Sentenced Terrorists To Death

When Justice Ahmadi Sentenced Terrorists To Death

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Determined not to be arm-twisted into delaying the execution, he decided to hold a late night hearing at his residence. In the pitch blackness of the night, the original verdict was upheld. The next morning, on 9 October 1992, General Vaidya's assassins were hanged until death.

Big B awarded France's highest distinction

Big B awarded France's highest distinction

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The Legion d'honneur (Legion of Honour) was awarded in recognition of Bachchan's contribution to Indian and international cultural life at a glittering function at the French embassy in New Delhi.

'Is Cricket Australia serious?' Johnson lashes out at CA

'Is Cricket Australia serious?' Johnson lashes out at CA

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Former pacer Mitchell Johnson took a dig at Cricket Australia (CA) for inviting him to an award night just weeks after the governing body cancelled his speaking engagements.

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.

Dilip Kumar gets Phalke Ratna award

Dilip Kumar gets Phalke Ratna award

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The legendary actor was recognised for his contribution to Hindi cinema.

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.

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

I will also humiliate Shah Rukh: Amar Singh

I will also humiliate Shah Rukh: Amar Singh

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh told mediapersons on Tuesday that he would publicly humiliate King Khan for his crude joke against him at a recent awards function.

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

Shashi Kapoor honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Shashi Kapoor honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Veteran actor-filmmaker Shashi Kapoor was on Sunday conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award at the landmark Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley.

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.

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat.

Lara sweeps Windies cricket awards

Lara sweeps Windies cricket awards

Rediff.com26 May 2006

The West Indies captain won three awards, included the coveted Cricketer of the Year.

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!

Death row convict Yakub Memon awarded MA degree

Death row convict Yakub Memon awarded MA degree

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Yakub Memon, the only convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case whose death sentence was confirmed by the Supreme Court recently , has been awarded a master's degree in English literature by the Indira Gandhi National Open University. Memon is currently lodged in the Central Prison in Nagpur. Seven other convicts, who are serving life-terms, were awarded IGNOU degrees.

Maharashtra forms one-member panel to probe sunstroke deaths

Maharashtra forms one-member panel to probe sunstroke deaths

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday appointed a one-member committee to probe the deaths of 14 persons in the Maharashtra Bhushan award event held in Kharghar in Navi Mumbai on April 16.

ONGC wins <i>Asiamoney</i> Award

ONGC wins Asiamoney Award

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has been awarded 'Best Deals of the Year 2004' trophy by Asiamoney, Asia's leading capital markets publication.

Top 25 Bollywood Instagram Posts In 2023

Top 25 Bollywood Instagram Posts In 2023

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Weddings, holidays, award functions, throwbacks, festivals, family time or fooling around, 2023 saw a variety of posts beaming in joy. Of which these 25 Instagram moments of Bollywood stars are Sukanya Verma's favourites.

Infra Key Talking Point For BJP In 2024

Infra Key Talking Point For BJP In 2024

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Key infrastructure sectors -- from railways to power, and from coal to petroleum -- will not only be part of the achievements but promises too, as the BJP fights to get a third term at the Centre.

Rani Laxmi Bai award for the 'spirit of Nirbhaya'

Rani Laxmi Bai award for the 'spirit of Nirbhaya'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

As a tribute to the Delhi gang rape victim, the government on Friday bestowed the Rani Laxmi Bai Stree Shakti award to 'spirit of Nirbhaya', a pseudonym given to her.

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

'Isn't it obvious? Do you have a doubt? There is so much data that shows that there is quid pro quo.' 'There are many instances of donations being given after the raids, donations being given before the award of a contract and many other permutations and combinations.'

Three scientists share Nobel Prize for 'Click Chemistry'

Three scientists share Nobel Prize for 'Click Chemistry'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022 to Carolyn R Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K Barry Sharpless.

Bureaucratic norm of administering scientists must end: PM

Bureaucratic norm of administering scientists must end: PM

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Highlighting the growing difficulty in attracting and retaining high quality scientific manpower, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that to make India a scientific and technological powerhouse, the current system of administering scientific and technical departments should be changed.

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'

Dhoni, Harbhajan to get special BCCI awards

Dhoni, Harbhajan to get special BCCI awards

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and star off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will get special honours during the annual BCCI Awards Ceremony scheduled in Mumbai on February 18.

World Tech award for NRI scientist

World Tech award for NRI scientist

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

PIX: Ranbir, Vidya Balan attend Zee Cine awards

PIX: Ranbir, Vidya Balan attend Zee Cine awards

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Vidya Balan, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and other stars were spotted at the award function.

Anju George awarded Khel Ratna

Anju George awarded Khel Ratna

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Anju Bobby George and Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore were awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Arjuna award respectively.

Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary to receive Jnanpith Award

Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary to receive Jnanpith Award

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Eminent Gujarati novelist, poet and critic Raghuveer Chaudhary has been chosen for the prestigious Jnanpith Award for 2015, the literary organisation has announced.

President to give away Padma awards on March 31

President to give away Padma awards on March 31

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

President of India Pratibha Patil will be conferring the Padma Awards to the selected recipients on March 31 at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan -- a senior official from the president's office confirmed this.

Did we please your ear?

Did we please your ear?

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Indian scientist awarded Legion d' Honneur

Indian scientist awarded Legion d' Honneur

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

Indian scientist awarded Legion d' Honneur

PIX: Sonam, Sonakshi go backless on the red carpet!

PIX: Sonam, Sonakshi go backless on the red carpet!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

It's return of the sexy back again!

Pranab sees revival in second half

Pranab sees revival in second half

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that the economy was expected to revive in the second half of the year on the back of the latest Index of Industrial Production numbers, return of foreign institutional investors to the markets over the last two months and the normal functioning of the credit markets