News for 'awards function'

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.

CM post not ceremonial, must be available 24x7: HC on Kejriwal

CM post not ceremonial, must be available 24x7: HC on Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The high court also said that Kejriwal's absence cannot allow students to go through the first term without free text books, writing material and uniform in schools under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

'Shah Rukh made Baazigar believable'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Anu Malik reveals how Baazigar revived his career.

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.

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

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.

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.

Never dreamt I would be honoured by BCCI: Nadkarni

Never dreamt I would be honoured by BCCI: Nadkarni

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Former Test all-rounder R G (Bapu) Nadkarni is pleasantly surprised by the Cricket Board's decision to honour him with two other former India stalwarts at its 7th annual awards function in Mumbai on January 11.

Celeb fashions: Love them or hate them? Vote!

Celeb fashions: Love them or hate them? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Our celebs have been stepping out in style in the New Year -- or at least, they think they are! Do you give their outfits a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down? Take our poll and let us know!

Respect awards, don't let emotions overrun reason: President

Respect awards, don't let emotions overrun reason: President

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

President said prestigious awards are a public recognition of talent, merit and hard work.

Guess who is India's footballer of the year?

Guess who is India's footballer of the year?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Mohun Bagan and India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua was declared winner of the 'Indian Player of the Year' award by the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) at its annual awards function held at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai. The 25-year-old from Mizoram, who made his international debut in 2012 and came through the junior ranks, received the highest number of votes from fellow professional footballers, beating the challenge from the short list of India captain Sunil Chhetri, Bikash Jairu, David Lalrinmuana and Dhanachandra Singh, to win the coveted award. Jeje, incidentally, was the winner of the FPAI's Junior Indian Footballer of the Year award in 2011, AIFF Emerging Player of the Year award in 2013 and the 2015 Indian Super League Emerging Player of the League award while representing franchise outfit Chennayin FC, the eventual champions, on loan from Bagan.

I'll be very happy to take Rahul in Cabinet: PM

I'll be very happy to take Rahul in Cabinet: PM

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday once again expressed his keenness to have Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi in his Cabinet.

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.

Ajay Devgn: Why are people betraying the country?

Ajay Devgn: Why are people betraying the country?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Ajay Devgn talks about Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji and much much more.

SRK to Amar Singh: Don't you scare my kids

SRK to Amar Singh: Don't you scare my kids

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Shah Rukh Khan seems very upset with Amar Singh.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

Meet the Dadasaheb Phalke award 2009 winners

Meet the Dadasaheb Phalke award 2009 winners

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Sridevi glams up the 2009 Dadasaheb Awards, held in Mumbai on May 4.

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.

PIX: Beyonce, Adele, Lady Gaga at the Grammys

PIX: Beyonce, Adele, Lady Gaga at the Grammys

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The 59th Grammy Awards was held in Los Angeles, California.

Worst over for India's exports: Sharma

Worst over for India's exports: Sharma

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The 'worst' for Indian exports, which are in the negative territory since October 2008 due to the global recession, seems to be over, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said.

Four Indian Americans win top science and maths awards

Four Indian Americans win top science and maths awards

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Four Indian-American professors are among 13 mathematicians, theoretical physicists and theoretical computer scientists selected for the Simons Investigators awards for their cutting edge research.

Govt not to 'calibrate' rupee; to raise tax refund

Govt not to 'calibrate' rupee; to raise tax refund

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Riding on the back of large capital inflows both in the stock market and through the foreign direct investment route, the Indian currency has appreciated by over seven per cent in the first six months of the current financial year.

Govt to boost imports to arrest price rise

Govt to boost imports to arrest price rise

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Speaking at the function, Nath asked exporters to provide inputs for a mechanism for refund of local taxes to them. "We are in the process of formulating the scheme and will incorporate valid suggestions from exporters," he said.

Nobel Laureate Mathai awarded Indira Gandhi prize

Nobel Laureate Mathai awarded Indira Gandhi prize

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Nobel Laureate Wangari Mathai was on Monday awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development at a function at Rashtrapati Bhavan where a call was made to the developed world to join hands in adopting eco-friendly practices and tackle climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

How they saved precious lives

How they saved precious lives

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Despite a steady trickle of patients throughout the night of November 26 the staff of Bombay Hospital did a great job of saving precious lives.

'Cricketer of year award better late than never'

'Cricketer of year award better late than never'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Sachin Tendulkar says the ICC award is a reflection of what he has contributed to the Indian team.

FDI review draft to be ready this month: Nath

FDI review draft to be ready this month: Nath

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion has been working on the draft for the last several months. The areas coming up for review may include sports goods and airport ground handling services, besides gas and petroleum.

PIX: Ranveer, Shah Rukh, Aishwarya party with Bhansali

PIX: Ranveer, Shah Rukh, Aishwarya party with Bhansali

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Salman ignores Vivek Oberoi

Salman ignores Vivek Oberoi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The star has still not forgotten Vivek's press conference, four years ago.

Jet Airways denied me job for 'lack of good personality': Smriti Irani

Jet Airways denied me job for 'lack of good personality': Smriti Irani

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

At her witty best, the television actress-turned-politician also said that thanks to that rejection, she got a job at McDonald's and the "rest is history".

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and forty-three Padma Shri awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

A R Rahman wins BAFTA award for <I>Slumdog</I>

A R Rahman wins BAFTA award for Slumdog

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Bolstering its chances for the Oscars scheduled later this month, the film based on India's diplomat-turned author Vikas Swarup's novel went into the ceremony with 11 nominations and won prizes for best film, best director, original screenplay, music, cinematography, editing and sound.

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

An Indian-origin man, who founded a humanitarian aid organisation that has provided relief to people worldwide, has received one of South Africa's highest honours.

Meet Dheemanth Nagaraj, first Indian to get Intel Fellow award

Meet Dheemanth Nagaraj, first Indian to get Intel Fellow award

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

What makes Nagaraj's achievement significant is the fact that there have been only about 80 Intel Fellows globally in the 50 years of the company's operation.