News for 'blind'

Blind Side: A Sandra Bullock vehicle

Blind Side: A Sandra Bullock vehicle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Bullock finally gets a character that she can sink her teeth into. And she does her part commendably.

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The party on Wednesday removed former minister Sudhir Sharma, who was among the six rebel MLAs who were later disqualified for defying party whip on the state budget, from the post of All India Congress Committee secretary with immediate effect.

Blind Chinese dissident Chen gets US visa

Blind Chinese dissident Chen gets US visa

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Getting ready to travel to the United States on a fellowship, blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng spoke to American lawmakers for the second time in a week and gave a detailed account of his alleged persecution and that of his family by Chinese authorities.

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In nearly 100 seats, the BJP stands almost no chance of winning. In 200 seats, it is a direct fight between the BJP and the Congress where the BJP has an upper hand. In 243 seats, the BJP is pitted against regional parties and it is not going to be easy. That is why 400 seats may end up as a pipe dream, states Ramesh Menon, author of Modi Demystified: The Making of a Prime Minister.

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

The blind CEO who built a 50 crore company

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Visually impaired Srikanth Bolla is the CEO of Hyderabad-based Bollant Industries, an organisation that employs uneducated disabled employees to manufacture eco-friendly, disposable consumer packaging solutions.

'Main Lata Mangeshkar bol rahi hoon'

'Main Lata Mangeshkar bol rahi hoon'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'My mother, who was a simple woman, retorted, "Aur main Indira Gandhi bol rahi hoon".' 'We had a good laugh over that one, you and I.' On her second death anniversary, February 6, Subhash K Jha remembers his beloved Lata Didi.

Blind doctor set to practise

Blind doctor set to practise

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

Anka Toppo is right now gathering information about what spheres doctors suffering from visual impairment have chosen.

T20 World Cup for Blind: India thrash Australia by 128 runs

T20 World Cup for Blind: India thrash Australia by 128 runs

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

India's run of wins continued unabated, as they posted a massive 128-run victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup for Blind at the RajagiriCollege in Kochi on Sunday.

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.' 'The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.'

Bihar: Youth blinded for asking for flood relief

Bihar: Youth blinded for asking for flood relief

Rediff.com25 Aug 2007

The village head's husband and his henchmen poured acid into the man's eyes.

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta.

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Recipe: Air Fryer Dahi Baras

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

This favourite Holi dish can be made without deep frying the baras or bhalles.

Mehbooba 'horrified' after meeting 14-yr-old blinded by pellets

Mehbooba 'horrified' after meeting 14-yr-old blinded by pellets

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Mehbooba assured Insha's parents that the state government would ensure best possible treatment, within or even outside the country, for their daughter.

Blind girl reminds PM of his promise

Blind girl reminds PM of his promise

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

The prime minister had failed to send a cassette of his poems, which he had promised her when she tied a rakhi to him last year.

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

RSS's Lack Of Enthusiasm Is Showing

Rediff.com12 May 2024

According to insiders, their lack of enthusiasm is showing on the ground. There is nothing to suggest that their enthusiasm will return in the final four phases of polling, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'No one in the history of the sport has ever come back from that kind of accident and got hundreds against England and Australia.'

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Mamata, nephew call HC order on school jobs 'fixed', 'BJP ploy'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday termed the cancellation of over 25,000 school jobs as 'gross injustice' and alleged that it was a ploy by the Bharatiya Janata Party to stop these job losers from being deployed in poll duty.

The blind street vendor who founded a million dollar company

The blind street vendor who founded a million dollar company

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

The inspiring story of how Bhavesh Bhatia turned his blindness into his strength.

Uttam's Take: Blind Man's Bluff

Uttam's Take: Blind Man's Bluff

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on how the migrants's plight has been aggravated by the erratic management of Shramik trains by the Indian Railways, headed by Railways Minister Piyush Goyal.

It's a miracle! Blind woman sees again after falling over

It's a miracle! Blind woman sees again after falling over

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Mary Ann Franco, gradually became blind after injuring her spine in a car accident in 1993.

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Confirmed! Khel Ratna for Sat-Chi, Arjuna for Shami

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Sports Ministry confirms Satwik, Chirag for Khel Ratna, Shami and 25 others for Arjuna award

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.

Injury Updates: Blind, Falcao injury blows for Man United

Injury Updates: Blind, Falcao injury blows for Man United

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Manchester United suffered a double blow on Thursday with Daley Blind ruled out for a 'long' spell due to a knee problem and Radamel Falcao receiving a "new injury" that will keep him out for at least two more weeks.

Freedom to vote can't be subject to undue influence: SC in electoral bonds ruling

Freedom to vote can't be subject to undue influence: SC in electoral bonds ruling

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

It is crucial to electoral democracy that the exercise of freedom to vote is not subject to undue influence, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while striking down as unconstitutional the electoral bonds scheme for political funding.

When Fenerbahce striker Van Persie was nearly blinded!

When Fenerbahce striker Van Persie was nearly blinded!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie, who suffered a horrific eye injury in his side's latest win against Akhisar Belediyespor in the Turkish Super Lig, calmed fears of his eyesight saying his eye is 'undamaged'.

India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in final of T20 WC for Blind

India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in final of T20 WC for Blind

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Pakistan set up a clash with India in the final of the T20 Cricket World Cup for Blind after beating England by 147 runs in the second semifinal at the KSCA Ground in Alur, Karnataka, on Saturday.

Blind Pak player 'under observation' after drinking phenyl

Blind Pak player 'under observation' after drinking phenyl

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

A cricket player from Pakistan, who is partially visually impaired, accidentally drank diluted phenyl, which was kept in a plastic bottle on a table where usually mineral water bottle is kept at his hotel in Bangalore on Saturday, official sources said.

Vote! Who plays the blind girl best?

Vote! Who plays the blind girl best?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Deepika Padukone tries it out for the first time in Lafangey Parindey.

Inspiring story of a blind Indian MBA

Inspiring story of a blind Indian MBA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

How, Asish Goyal, a blind Indian trader who did his MBA from NMIMS in Mumbai and Wharton University, talks about his definition of success and how he overcame the odds to achieve it.

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Which Way Will Kerala Vote In 2024?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

In a state where thin margins and minor swings decide electoral outcomes, nothing can be left to chance, even for those relishing the cocooned life, observes Shyam G Memon.

11 feared to have gone blind after cataract surgeries in MP

11 feared to have gone blind after cataract surgeries in MP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Similar incident had been reported at the hospital in 2010 when cataract surgeries performed on 18 patients had gone wrong,

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

Will Bull Run In PSU Banks Continue?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

>It's not easy to predict the market. But there are at least two positive factors to back the PSU banks, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.

West is now flirting with India, but...: Putin

West is now flirting with India, but...: Putin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Heaping praise on India, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the Indian leadership is 'self-directed' and led by the country's national interests, according to Reuters.

Think Thrice Before You Say 'Jhakaas'!

Think Thrice Before You Say 'Jhakaas'!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Delhi high court has restrained the misuse of the name, image, voice and other attributes of persona, including Anil Kapoor's 'jhakaas' catchphrase for commercial gain.

When RCB Dropped Chahal Without a Phone Call

When RCB Dropped Chahal Without a Phone Call

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'I played around 140 matches for RCB, but I received no proper communication from them.'

Cops beat me after I told them I'm blind: JNU student

Cops beat me after I told them I'm blind: JNU student

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Visually Challenged Students Forum demanded an apology from Delhi Police and said they will begin a protest against police atrocities from Wednesday.

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Ram Vilas Paswan's Final Throw Of Dice

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ram Vilas Paswan was no fool. He knew very well about the ownership tussle going on beneath this veneer of congeniality. At all costs, he wanted to keep the lid on the family drama. He did not want it to come in the way of his son's coronation.