News for 'awards function'

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.

Indian scientist wins award for research on glass

Indian scientist wins award for research on glass

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Observing the super-cold glass in the lab, he detected a weak signal with unique characteristics, indicating that some atomic movement was still occurring.

Sulabh International founder gets UN Award

Sulabh International founder gets UN Award

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh International that runs public toilets in India, was honored by the Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organization at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday for developing low cost toilet technology to produce energy out of human excreta.

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.

Om Shanti Om: The Rediff Review

Om Shanti Om: The Rediff Review

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Farah Khan's latest film is heavily flawed but still fun.

Assam: ULFA opposes award to Sharmila Tagore

Assam: ULFA opposes award to Sharmila Tagore

Rediff.com14 May 2013

The outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam (independent), has fired a broadside at Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi for Assam government's decision to present coveted Srimanta Sankardeva Award to yesteryear's celebrated actress of Hindi cinema, Sharmila Tagore.

Akshay's goofy laugh wins you over

Akshay's goofy laugh wins you over

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Smriti Mehra is women's pro golfer of the year

Smriti Mehra is women's pro golfer of the year

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Smriti Mehra, India's most successful golfer on the domestic Hero Women's Professional Golf Tour, was adjudged Hero Player of the Year, at the Hero-WGAI Awards function for the just concluded 2011-12 season. One of the doyens of women's professional golf in India, and part of the team that helped stabilize the women's pro tour, she took part in each of the 15 events and went on to win seven of them.

Unique ID plan can boost growth back to double digit

Unique ID plan can boost growth back to double digit

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

In 18 months, there will be 50 million people using some of these apps.

'India should be proud to have someone of Dhoni's skill'

'India should be proud to have someone of Dhoni's skill'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

The decision, to name MS Dhoni as the captain of ICC World ODI team, was taken ahead of the ICC annual awards function by a panel chaired by former West Indian captain Clive Lloyd.

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.

Now, Nepal has its own film awards, too!

Now, Nepal has its own film awards, too!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

Rajesh Hamal and Jal Shah were declared the Best Actor and Best Actress at a function held at the Birendra International Convention Centre. Hamal bagged the award for Muktidata and Jal Shah for Buhari.

Images: Tendulkar, Sania 'most influential'

Images: Tendulkar, Sania 'most influential'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Several Indian sportspersons were felicitated at an awards function organized by Sports Illustrated magazine in Mumbai on Monday.

Naresh Goyal, Monty win UK diversity awards

Naresh Goyal, Monty win UK diversity awards

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

56-year-old Goyal was presented the award for his outstanding performance in making Jet Airways one of the world's best and fastest growing airlines.

Rift in Team Anna is 'internal affair', says Khurshid

Rift in Team Anna is 'internal affair', says Khurshid

Rediff.com29 Oct 2011

Law Minister Salman Khurshid on Friday night described as "internal affair" of Team Anna the sharp differences in it and declined to comment on the possibility of any break-up in the civil society led by the Gandhian.

56 personalities receive Padma awards from President

56 personalities receive Padma awards from President

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The awardees included one Padma Vibhushan, 11 Padma Bhushan and 44 Padma Shri.

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.

Tendulkar, Dravid bag Castrol awards

Tendulkar, Dravid bag Castrol awards

Rediff.com26 Nov 2004

The duo was jointly named 'Indian Cricketer of the year', 2003-04, on Friday.

Hazare to receive Rs 25 lakh award for rural development

Hazare to receive Rs 25 lakh award for rural development

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Social activist Anna Hazare will receive an award of Rs 25 lakh from a Delhi-based organisation for his contribution to rural development.

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together.

Think of RIL when you fly or drive a car: Mukesh Ambani

Think of RIL when you fly or drive a car: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com19 Nov 2010

"We process about 2 per cent of the world's transportation fuels. So, whenever you fly or drive a car or things move in a truck, think about Reliance," Ambani said delving into evolution of the petrochemicals major at an award function in New York.

New stars shining on Indian horizon

New stars shining on Indian horizon

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

The who's who of India's sports fraternity was present under one roof to acknowledge the contribution of those who did the country proud in their respective fields. Our correspondent Harish Kotian too was there at the second Sahara India Sports Awards function in Mumbai.

New stars shining on Indian horizon

New stars shining on Indian horizon

Rediff.com31 Oct 2010

The who's who of India's sports fraternity was present under one roof to acknowledge the contribution of those who did the country proud in their respective fields. Our correspondent Harish Kotian too was there at the second Sahara India Sports Awards function in Mumbai.

30% chance of US recession: Greenspan

30% chance of US recession: Greenspan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

"I see a third to fourth of a chance of a double dip (in the US economy)," noted American economist and former chairman of the Federal Reserve of the United States, Alan Greenspan, said while addressing an audience through video-conferencing during an award function in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Kerala CM to receive UN award for public service

Kerala CM to receive UN award for public service

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will receive the United Nations Global Award for Public Service from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon at a ceremony to be held in Bahrain on Thursday.

Cup Extras: Hope India wins, says PM

Cup Extras: Hope India wins, says PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Sending his best wishes to the Indian cricket team for their World Cup final match against Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday hoped that the 'Men in Blue' win the trophy.

How Manmohan Singh promises to usher in a season of change

How Manmohan Singh promises to usher in a season of change

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

We did not disappoint India in the summer of 1991. We will grasp the nettle once again, in the summer of 2011, the prime minister said.

Kat, Dippy and more in ethnicwear: Vote!

Kat, Dippy and more in ethnicwear: Vote!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Lehengas, kalidaars, saris -- what do you think of these A-list celebrities' outfits? Let us know by taking a vote on each!

PIX: Anushka, Priyanka celebrate with India's sports heroes

PIX: Anushka, Priyanka celebrate with India's sports heroes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

The second edition of the Virat Kohli-backed Indian Sports Honours were held on Friday in Mumbai where the top performers in 17 sporting disciplines were felicitated.

Give Modi a chance to defend himself: Mallya

Give Modi a chance to defend himself: Mallya

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Royal Challenger Bangalore owner Vijay Mallya on Saturday threw his weight behind beleaguered Lalit Modi, and said the Indian Premier League commissioner should be given a chance to defend himself in the wake of the raging controversy.

Capt Nair, Leela Group's boss, shares his success story

Capt Nair, Leela Group's boss, shares his success story

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Nair is credited for introducing the West to a fabric called Bleeding Madras. It used vegetable dyes and the colour washed away with every wash. He marketed it in the United States as a fabric that would look different after every round in the laundry.

India will seek access to Lakhvi: Chidambaram

India will seek access to Lakhvi: Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

India will seek access to Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and other handlers of the 26/11 terror attack during the foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan on Wednesday, a "not very optimistic" home minister P Chidambaram said on Tuesday.

Don't withdraw stimulus at once: Maruti Suzuki

Don't withdraw stimulus at once: Maruti Suzuki

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Ahead of this year's Budget, leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki on Monday asked the government not to roll back the entire stimulus package at once as it may hamper economic growth.

Karunanidhi hints at retirement from politics

Karunanidhi hints at retirement from politics

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

"I am interested in following in their footsteps. Whatever good job that was left by us should be continued by the Deputy Chief Minister (his son M K Stalin)," the DMK patriarch said at an award function in Chennai. This is the second time in recent months that Karunanidhi has given indications about his exit from active politics.

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.

US confers courage award on Delhi gang-rape victim

US confers courage award on Delhi gang-rape victim

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

"Her bravery inspired millions of women and men to come together with a simple message: No more. No more looking the other way when gender-based violence happens. No more stigma against victims or survivors," the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, said at a State Department function held on Friday to honour women from across the globe with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award

How Bollywood is dealing with Coronavirus

How Bollywood is dealing with Coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Bollywood is taking precautions against the coronavirus as well.