News for 'awards function'

Economy ready to take off, says minister

Economy ready to take off, says minister

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Minister says rupee and market surge caused by current recovery in the external sector, 8% economic growth possible in next three years.

Sachin shortlisted for ICC People's Choice Award

Sachin shortlisted for ICC People's Choice Award

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Senior India batsman Sachin Tendulkar is one of the five cricketers who have been shortlisted for the first LG People's Choice Award to be given away during the ICC prize distribution function in Bengaluru on October 6.

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.

Airport revamp bids to be over by Jan 31

Airport revamp bids to be over by Jan 31

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The process of awarding contracts to restructure and modernise airports in Mumbai and Delhi would be completed before January 31, Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has said.

Gambhir reaps rich rewards

Gambhir reaps rich rewards

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Images from the BCCI awards function in Mumbai on Sunday.

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Anu Malik reveals how Baazigar revived his career.

VOTE: The most stylish couples of 2013

VOTE: The most stylish couples of 2013

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

As we wind down to the last fortnight of the year, here's looking at the hottest celebrity couples who made heads turn.

Ceat Lifetime award for Rajinder Goel

Ceat Lifetime award for Rajinder Goel

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The highest wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy history was recommended for the award in the domestic category by Sunil Gavaskar.

VOTE: The most stylish couples of 2013

VOTE: The most stylish couples of 2013

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

As we wind down to the last fortnight of the year, here's looking at the hottest celebrity couples who made heads turn.

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,

Dhoni named ODI Player of the Year

Dhoni named ODI Player of the Year

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

On a night of mixed fortune for Indian cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named the ODI Player of the Year, Yuvraj Singh won the Twenty20 International Performance of the Year Award but pacer Ishant Sharma failed to win the Emerging Player honour at the annual ICC awards function in Dubai.

Virat Kohli bags International Cricketer of the Year award

Virat Kohli bags International Cricketer of the Year award

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Virat Kohli bagged the International Cricketer of the Year award while Pakistan was named as the Best International Cricket Team in the 2011-2012 season at the CEAT cricket awards in New Delhi.

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.

Franklin Templeton is MF of the year

Franklin Templeton is MF of the year

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

Franklin Templeton has won the mutual fund of the year award instituted by CNBC-TV18 and rating agency CRISIL.

Meet the man behind Big B's BIG words on KBC

Meet the man behind Big B's BIG words on KBC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

RD Tailang had an eclectic body of work before he came onboard the KBC wagon. He talks about his journey with the show over the years.

Haryana police to honour London Olympians from state

Haryana police to honour London Olympians from state

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will honour Olympics bronze medal winner Yogeshwar Dutt and all other athletes who participated in London Games in an awards function to be organised by Haryana Police in Chandigarh on August 23.

Waheeda Rehman: I DON'T think ours was the golden era

Waheeda Rehman: I DON'T think ours was the golden era

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The veteran actress explains why awards have lost their charm and why she is against remakes.

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.

India bags most of World Travel Awards

India bags most of World Travel Awards

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

India has emerged as one of the the hottest global tourist destinations in Asia bagging most of the prizes by prestigious World Travel awards.

PM awards eminent scientists at Science Congress

PM awards eminent scientists at Science Congress

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Kapil Sibal, Tamil Nadu Governor Surjeet Singh Barnala and State Ministers participated in the function.

Chris Gayle Windies Cricketer of the Year

Chris Gayle Windies Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

while Daren Ganga walked away with the Test Player of the Year award at the WIPA 2006 awards function in Barbados on Tuesday.

Style Poll: VOTE for Aishwarya, Deepika and more!

Style Poll: VOTE for Aishwarya, Deepika and more!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Give us your take on these famous faces' fashionable (and not-so-fashionable) choices!

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.

9 Celebrity Inspired Ear Cuff Styles You Just Cannot Miss

9 Celebrity Inspired Ear Cuff Styles You Just Cannot Miss

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

9 Celebrity Inspired Ear Cuff Styles You Just Cannot Miss

Love backstage action? Become an event manager

Love backstage action? Become an event manager

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Considered a sunrise industry, it covers much more than weddings and fashion shows.

Mahatma Gandhi Peace award for Aung San Suu Kyi

Mahatma Gandhi Peace award for Aung San Suu Kyi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Burmese Prime Minister-in-exile, Thien Win received the award on her behalf, which was presented by South African Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim.

Ramdev gives a clean chit to Modi on corruption issues

Ramdev gives a clean chit to Modi on corruption issues

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday gave a clean chit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on corruption issues saying, "he has not done anything wrong".

PIX: Lakshmi Manchu, Rana Daggubati at the Mirchi Music Awards

PIX: Lakshmi Manchu, Rana Daggubati at the Mirchi Music Awards

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Here's looking at the red carpet arrivals.

AAPI silver jubilee: Indian-Americans get awards

AAPI silver jubilee: Indian-Americans get awards

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The awards were conferred at a function organised to celebrate the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin's silver jubilee.

Saif Ali Khan hospitalised with chest pain

Saif Ali Khan hospitalised with chest pain

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

The 36-year-old actor is currently undergoing Angiography.

Prasar Bharati CEO rejects BBC invite over 'one-sided' riot coverage

Prasar Bharati CEO rejects BBC invite over 'one-sided' riot coverage

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

'I must respectfully decline the invitation in view of the recent coverage of the BBC of certain incidents of violence in Delhi,' Vempati said in his letter to British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Director General Tony Hall.

'For me my relationship with Salman Sir is important'

'For me my relationship with Salman Sir is important'

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Has Salman Khan accepted Arijit Singh's apology? Subhash K Jha speaks to the singer to find out.

TT legend Anchata Kamal to get Khel Ratna

TT legend Anchata Kamal to get Khel Ratna

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

While Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, a total of 25 athletes including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, athletes Eldhose Paul, Avinash Sable have been nominated for the Arjuna Award this year.

Rakhi Sawant's fashion mis-step

Rakhi Sawant's fashion mis-step

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Take a look at Ms Sawant's latest look.

AB de Villiers snares five at CSA awards

AB de Villiers snares five at CSA awards

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

AB de Villiers won as many as five awards, including the South African Cricketer of the Year for a second consecutive time, at a gala function, hosted by Cricket South Africa (CSA), in Johannesburg on Wednesday night. Besides being voted Cricketer of the Year for the second successive season, the South African batting great bagged four more accolades out of nine major awards.

Sachin will 'play till he enjoys the game'

Sachin will 'play till he enjoys the game'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has reiterated that retirement is not on his agenda yet.

Anand, Anjali sportspersons of the year

Anand, Anjali sportspersons of the year

Rediff.com1 May 2003

The duo were adjudged best by the Hero Indian Sports Academy.

Rahul Gandhi could be next PM: Pranab

Rahul Gandhi could be next PM: Pranab

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said Rahul Gandhi could "probably" become the next prime minister.

Ramdev gives clean chit to Modi, ruffles Team Anna

Ramdev gives clean chit to Modi, ruffles Team Anna

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev on Sunday came under attack from Team Anna as he shared the stage with Chief Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad and said he found no basis for allegations of corruption in Gujarat.

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Sheikh Salim Gafur has been selected for the honour as he displayed some rare grit and bravery and continued to drive the bus of the Amarnath pilgrims, which came under attack by the terrorists on July 10, 2017, in Jammu and Kashmir, a home ministry official said.