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'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

How To Win An Oscar

How To Win An Oscar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Joaquin Phoneix (Joker) and Renne Zellweger (Judy) should keep their fingers crossed, says Kumar Abishek.

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The raids come as Rajasthan is witnessing an intense power tussle between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot.

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

'Kamal Hassan is for real!'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'

Chhetri, Bala Devi named AIFF Player of Year

Chhetri, Bala Devi named AIFF Player of Year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

National football team captain Sunil Chhetri and Women's national team striker Bala Devi, were named the 'AIFF 2014 Player of the Year' and '2014 AIFF Woman Footballer of the Year', respectively.

Aggrieved Channel 7 says CA terrified of BCCI

Aggrieved Channel 7 says CA "terrified" of BCCI

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The channel's contention is that the top bosses in CA gave preference to the wishes of the BCCI, the sport's most powerful governing body, as well as its other domestic broadcasting partner Foxtel.

Egyptians use Mo Salah mania to sell Ramadan products!

Egyptians use Mo Salah mania to sell Ramadan products!

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Manufacturers have plastered his image on traditional Ramadan products ranging from pillows to lanterns "famous" and paper cut-outs as they try to cash in on his success to offset economic hardships caused by the government's financial reforms.

The woman who busted TN's sand mafia

The woman who busted TN's sand mafia

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Jothi Nirmala, the collector of Kanyakumari district, was awarded the Kalpana Chawla award by the Tamil Nadu government for taking on the sand mafia in the district and also bringing about harmony after violent clashes between communities and also intra-community violence among fishermen here.

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Harvard University, where he received his Ph.D in 1988. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Pritish Nandy's interview of Kishore Kumar for The Illustrated Weekly Of India was a stunner.

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

An impulsive decision to resign could eventually turn out to be a big career mistake, warns Srividya Kannan.

Saina Nehwal conferred Khel Ratna

Saina Nehwal conferred Khel Ratna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal, whose phenomenal rise was highlighted by three top-flight international titles recently, was on Sunday conferred the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi.

Two Indians win 'Green Oscars'

Two Indians win 'Green Oscars'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

The Ashden Trust, one of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, created the Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy in 2001.

'Not too many surprises, not too many gimmicks, and welcome consistency'

'Not too many surprises, not too many gimmicks, and welcome consistency'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'The term 'pro-growth' must be qualified somewhat because, while a rising tide will lift all boats, it will not necessarily do so equally.'

Rohit Sharma is IPL's best under-23 player

Rohit Sharma is IPL's best under-23 player

Rediff.com23 May 2009

Deccan Chargers' 22-year-old right-hander from Mumbai won the award by virtue of the 333 runs he scored in the league stages of the Twenty20 tournament, at an average of 27.75 and a strike rate of 119. Apart from his brilliance with the bat, he also shone with the ball, taking 11 wickets at an average of 11.45, including a hat-trick.

It's raining crores for Dhoni and Co.

It's raining crores for Dhoni and Co.

Rediff.com3 Apr 2011

It's raining crores for the World Cup-winning Indian cricket team who were gifted from residential plots to cash incentives.

Unfazed by Covid onslaught, brokerages eye up to 50% upside in IRCTC

Unfazed by Covid onslaught, brokerages eye up to 50% upside in IRCTC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The stock, which is a play on the growth story of Indian Railways, has corrected 15 per cent from its 52-week high level of Rs 2,072.95 scaled on March 9. Yet, this has not deterred brokerages from holding a bullish view on the stock.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

Bhujbal breaks down in court, sent to two days ED custody

Bhujbal breaks down in court, sent to two days ED custody

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

A local Mumbai court on Tuesday remanded the senior Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra Public Works Department Minister Chhagan Bhujbal in the custody of Enforcement Directorate till March 17, a day after he was arrested in a money laundering case in connection with the Maharashtra Sadan scam.

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

25 Years Of Bollywood-Style PYAAR-FYAAR!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

1997: Sukanya Verma offers a recap of its memorable imagery.

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Sindhu on a high after Macau hat-trick

Sindhu on a high after Macau hat-trick

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A foot injury early in the year derailed her plans but ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu is happy to make a successful comeback with a good performance at the Denmark Super Series Premier and a third successive Macau Grand Prix Gold title.

Meet Ajith's son

Meet Ajith's son

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Niti mulls Rs 125 crore for lucky draws to boost e-payments

Niti mulls Rs 125 crore for lucky draws to boost e-payments

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

In the wake of scrapping of old Rs 500/1,000 banknotes, Niti Aayog has asked National Payments Corporation of India to frame a new scheme to incentivise digital payments.

DDCA to disburse IPL prize for best ground to its 112 staff

DDCA to disburse IPL prize for best ground to its 112 staff

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The Delhi & Districts Cricket Association will disburse its entire IPL prize-money of Rs 12.5 lakh among its 112 groundsmen and chief curator Ankit Datta after getting the go-ahead from Justice Mukul Mudgal, who was its observer during the cash-rich Twenty20 league last season.

Why FDI in oil & gas is in a mess

Why FDI in oil & gas is in a mess

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The retrospective tax controversy was highlighted by Vodafone, but Cairn Plc's continuing problems point to the impact this law has had on FDI in India's oil and gas sector.

Bollywood 2021: R to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: R to Z RECAP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The concluding part of the A to Z guide to a year that will soon become history.

PIX: Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi receive Padma Bhushan

PIX: Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi receive Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The Bollywood veterans were felicitated by President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi today.

Indian-designed lingerie blazes on the ramp!

Indian-designed lingerie blazes on the ramp!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Lingerie giant Triumph International held the Indian leg of its annual worldwide lingerie design contest, the Triumph Inspiration Award 2010, in Mumbai last week. Here's a look at the smokin' hot lingerie that Indian designers came up with!

Maytas Infra approaches govt for help

Maytas Infra approaches govt for help

Rediff.com27 May 2009

Maytas had moved the court challenging termination of its contract by Utility Energytech and Engineers last month. Maytas had also sought a temporary stay to the termination, but Justice Anup Mohta of Bombay High Court last week refused to pass any interim order.

Door Looks SHUT For Corporate Run Banks

Door Looks SHUT For Corporate Run Banks

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

It may be a 'no-go' for banking licences to large industrial houses.

Khel Ratna for Saina, Arjuna for Jhulan

Khel Ratna for Saina, Arjuna for Jhulan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal's name for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest sports honour, was approved by the government, which announced the list of all the Arjuna and other award winners for the year 2010.

'The Australian tour will be a hard one for Team India'

'The Australian tour will be a hard one for Team India'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar has said though the Team India's upcoming Australian tour is likely to be a hard one, it would provide them a good exposure ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

Indian projects bag Green Oscars

Indian projects bag Green Oscars

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Two Indian enterprises have won top prizes at this year's prestigious Ashden Awards for sustainable energy, popularly known as the 'Green Oscars'.

RBI's Monetary Policy: 12 takeaways

RBI's Monetary Policy: 12 takeaways

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

RBI expects inflation at around 5%

PHOTOS: Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa, Jitu conferred Khel Ratna

PHOTOS: Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa, Jitu conferred Khel Ratna

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

It was a celebration of woman power in sports as Olympic stars PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar were on Monday conferred India's highest sporting honour -- the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna -- along with shooter Jitu Rai in a gleaming awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Sports Shorts: ATP apologises for Next Gen 'sexist' draw ceremony

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Three Khel Ratnas shine at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Three Khel Ratnas shine at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Olympic heroes boxer Vijender Singh, wrestler Sushil Kumar, along with four-time world champion woman pugilist M C Mary Kom, were on Saturday conferred the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. For the first time in the history of national sports awards, three sportspersons were individually bestowed India's highest sporting honour, which comes with an enhanced cash prize of Rs 7.5 lakh and a newly-designed statuette.

Future group firms receive large orders from Reliance

Future group firms receive large orders from Reliance

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Future group firms have started getting large orders from Reliance Industries, its CEO Kishore Biyani said in an email to his employees on Tuesday. The group firms Future Consumer and Future Enterprises have recently received orders from Reliance Industries. This will be a big support for the cash-strapped future group firms before the completion of Rs 24,713 crore buyout of the country's second-largest retailer by Reliance Industries' arm. Ecommerce major Amazon has raised objections over the deal.

Jaffer CEAT Cricketer of the Year

Jaffer CEAT Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Mumbai skipper Wasim Jaffer was adjudged Cricketer of the Year, while the late Ashok Mankad was posthumously conferred the Lifetime Achievement award at the 'CEAT Cricket Rating (CCR) Domestic awards 2009' in Delhi on Tuesday. Jaffer received a cash prize of Rs 200,000, while Cheteshwar Pujara from Saurashtra, who was named batsman of the year, and Mumbai's Dhawal Kulkarni, named bowler of the year, were handed Rs 100,000 each.