News for 'book-launch'

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Tendulkar recalls 'happy dents' of World Cup triumph

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Dents on a car are not known to please its owner but Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar calls the ones on his 'happy dents' as they are a reminder of his first and only World Cup triumph.

Under-pressure Australia should rebuild quickly, says Clarke

Under-pressure Australia should rebuild quickly, says Clarke

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Micheal Clarke feels the need for the team to rebuild quickly for the tough series against India later this year.

'Sonali will win it with a smile'

'Sonali will win it with a smile'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'When we are busy with the everyday bhag-daud, one fine day a health scare just stops it all.' 'I am shocked. A healthy happy Sonali is detected with cancer.' 'But one thing I know for sure -- this lovely girl with come out of it, emerging a winner.'

4 Shiv Sainiks arrested for disrupting play by Pak artists in Gurgaon

4 Shiv Sainiks arrested for disrupting play by Pak artists in Gurgaon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

All the four accused persons, identified as Ajay, Gautam, Sumit and Jitu, have been arrested by the police, the spokesperson said.

I wanted team to return home after 2008 Sydney Test: Laxman

I wanted team to return home after 2008 Sydney Test: Laxman

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

"I was the one who suggested that we should go back home immediately because it was clear it was one-sided and it was not fair but Anil (Kumble) showed great leadership qualities and managed everything," Laxman said during the launch of his book '281 and Beyond' in New Delhi on Tuesday.

'No,' Goenka has not bought stakes in Rajasthan Royals

'No,' Goenka has not bought stakes in Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant owner Sanjiv Goenka, on Tuesday, rubbished speculations that he has already bought stakes in Rajasthan Royals after the Indian Premier League orgainsers made it clear that his side and Gujarat Lions will not get extensions for the 2018 season.

Coach Arthur seeks sports psychologist for Pakistan team

Coach Arthur seeks sports psychologist for Pakistan team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Sarfraz can't continue to captain in all three formats: Zaheer Abbas

Cup camera: Indian players 'Stumped'

Cup camera: Indian players 'Stumped'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Videos from around the World Cup.

MDMK chief Vaiko convicted in sedition case

MDMK chief Vaiko convicted in sedition case

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Vaiko, who was present in the court, said he never sought any leniency.

PIX: Haider, Omkara, Maqbool, now in books!

PIX: Haider, Omkara, Maqbool, now in books!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Quite a sight to see lead stars from the trilogy come together on stage!

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

BCCI could incur huge losses if Lodha reforms implemented

BCCI could incur huge losses if Lodha reforms implemented

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The BCCI will have to face financial losses to the tune of crores if the Supreme Court-appointed RM Lodha Committee recommendations on Indian Premier League are to be implemented, President Anurag Thakur said on Sunday.

Jaswant praises Jinnah again, likens him to Gandhi

Jaswant praises Jinnah again, likens him to Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Former Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh's enormous love for Mohammed Ali Jinnah was once again on show during the launch of his controversial, yet popular book, 'Jinnah India, Partition, Independence' on Thursday.

Savarkar mooted two-nation theory: Digvijay Singh

Savarkar mooted two-nation theory: Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

"It was Veer Savarkar who first mooted the idea of a two-nation theory which was later adopted by Muhammad Ali Jinnah," Singh told reporters.

Khushwant Singh launches his 'last book'

Khushwant Singh launches his 'last book'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

The legend, who will be 97 next year, says this is his last book.

Abdullah seeks forgiveness from Kashmiri Pandits

Abdullah seeks forgiveness from Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Terming the displacement of Pandits from the Valley as "one of the darkest chapters" in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah asked the displaced people for "forgiveness."

Sena sacks workers who attacked RTI activist in Latur

Sena sacks workers who attacked RTI activist in Latur

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Shiv Sena has sacked party workers who blackened the face of a Right to Information activist in Latur in Marathwada region, Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray said in Mumbai on Saturday.

'Delhi worried about growth, RBI about stability'

'Delhi worried about growth, RBI about stability'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Despite ideological differences, the former RBI governor gives credit to political management by Delhi for protecting India from the full impact of the trans-Atlantic financial crisis.

StyleDiaries: Kriti turns into a gorgeous Zeenat Aman

StyleDiaries: Kriti turns into a gorgeous Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

Bebo: I love food as much as I love movies!

Bebo: I love food as much as I love movies!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Kareena Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor talk fitness and yoga at the book launch of their yoga trainer Payal Gidwani Tiwari.

China launches second lunar probe

China launches second lunar probe

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

After a text book launch of the probe 'Chang'e II' around 4.30 pm IST on the country's 61st National Day, the rocket successfully placed the lunar orbiter in its intended orbit in 20 minutes, prompting the scientists at the launch centre to break into loud cheers.

'Swapan Dasgupta is not untouchable for me'

'Swapan Dasgupta is not untouchable for me'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

'I have no problem with people from the right wing who speak with a certain integrity of position.'

How BJP plans to make inroads into TN

How BJP plans to make inroads into TN

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Despite drawing a blank in Tamil Nadu, its leaders in the state claimed they should strike roots without using a crutch at this "most opportune" time, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

'2 nuclear nations entangled in this love story'

'2 nuclear nations entangled in this love story'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

'We are sort of like cousins, who should really get along, but sometimes don't.' Fatima Bhutto on India, Pakistan and the uncle she does not get along with, Asif Ali Zardari.

Guj govt's ban on book: Jaswant moves SC

Guj govt's ban on book: Jaswant moves SC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat government's ban on his book on Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

Just wait and watch, says Sena on alliance with BJP

Just wait and watch, says Sena on alliance with BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Neelam Gorhe, Shiv Sena spokesperson, debunks rumours that the tenuous alliance between the party and the Bharatiya Janata Party has come to an end, stating that 'no drastic step will be taken yet.

Former Pakistan captains Afridi, Miandad in ugly war of words

Former Pakistan captains Afridi, Miandad in ugly war of words

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has hit back over legendary batsman Javed Miandad's recent comments that the former T20 skipper "wanted the farewell game only for money". Speaking during the book launch ceremony of sports journalist Saleem Khaliq, the 36-year-old all-rounder said that money has always been an issue for Miandad rather than him. Afridi further went on to say that it doesn't suit the legendary cricketer like Miandad to pass such kind of "irresponsible" comments.

Shweta Bachchan has a story for you

Shweta Bachchan has a story for you

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'She's the best actor in the family,' her dad, arguably the finest actor in all of Bollywood, said later.

Does Modi need to change his 'character'?

Does Modi need to change his 'character'?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

With an unexpected new turn in Kashmir, an ominous Afghanistan, a reliably unpredictable Trump, and an unfathomable reversal with RCEP, Modi may have to reinvent his character, suggests Ambassador B S Prakash.

'Shotgun' Sinha fires at PM Modi again with chaiwala jibe

'Shotgun' Sinha fires at PM Modi again with chaiwala jibe

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The outspoken Lok Sabha member from Patna Sahib, in a no-holds-barred assault on the Modi government, said its ministers were a "bunch of sycophants" 90 per cent of whom were hardly known to people.

Harsha unplugged, literally!

Harsha unplugged, literally!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Out of the Box: Watching the Game We Love, is eminent cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle's latest book. It was launched by Sachin Tendulkar at a glittering function in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Neither a talk nor a shove: How Kasuri lulled his audience

Neither a talk nor a shove: How Kasuri lulled his audience

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

After all the drama that preceded the book launch of former Pakistani foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri's book launch, the discussion that ensued on the book the same evening turned out to be a fiasco. Here's why

Give me time, I don't even have mail id: Nilekani

Give me time, I don't even have mail id: Nilekani

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Nilekani, who has been appointed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to head the National Authority for Unique Identity, has been in the news for providing a unique identification number to all Indians.

'My father thought starting a business was crazy'

'My father thought starting a business was crazy'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

In this time of recession, two twenty-somethings decided to drop out of the rat race and enter the big league by starting a PR agency on their own. Here's their story.

Dev Anand's book in New York

Dev Anand's book in New York

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

The actor released his autobiography, Romance With Life in New York on Saturday.

'Mahesh Bhatt is a far better writer than director'

'Mahesh Bhatt is a far better writer than director'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Mahesh Bhatt, his daughter Pooja and friend Anupam Kher share their thoughts during the launch of Bhatt's book titled The Taste of Life: The Last Days of U G Krishmamurti.

Y V Reddy on how to tackle the crisis

Y V Reddy on how to tackle the crisis

Rediff.com13 May 2009

As governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) till September last year, YV Reddy was in-charge of monetary policy at a time when the economy grew at its fastest pace ever

Karthik's form bodes well for us: KKR

Karthik's form bodes well for us: KKR

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

KKR hopeful of Russell, Lynn for IPL opener vs RCB

What Paes and I were able to achieve will never be replicated: Bhupathi

What Paes and I were able to achieve will never be replicated: Bhupathi

Rediff.com10 May 2017

'I don't think you can fault us for not trying. We kept giving our best shot because we know how special a relationship it is for not just us but the country as well'

What makes Tamasha oddly beautiful

What makes Tamasha oddly beautiful

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

'Tamasha, in my mind, was so close to the idea he had planted in our heads that evening. The idea of embracing the unknown, sans baggage, of oddities adding that spark to our lives, and looking beyond the obvious, the conventional.'