News for 'elephant'

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

'You can never predict an Oscar nod'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'Just do your best show every day and move from strength to strength.'

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Russia's Unease Over India-US Proximity

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The scaling up of the India-US strategic partnership to the level of non-NATO ally with defence deals, sharing and transfer of defence technology, interoperability, joint collaboration and joint production of defence equipment has exacerbated Moscow's anxiety, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

This case is the largest investigated by the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Fraud Task Force to date, US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton said in a press release.

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'He should not come to Kerala and fight against the CPI which is an integral part of the INDIA alliance'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

R-Day musings: Why India needs to behave like an elephant

R-Day musings: Why India needs to behave like an elephant

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

'An elephant has to behave like an elephant and not shy away from confronting the jackals,' argues Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale.

Diwali Bonanza! The Boss Who Gifts Cars

Diwali Bonanza! The Boss Who Gifts Cars

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

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'India story rosy; the elephant is moving rapidly'

'India story rosy; the elephant is moving rapidly'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

So rapidly that it has become imperative for the global community to notice and acknowledge its emergence on the global stage as an economy that counts," Dr Manmohan Singh said inaugurating last evening the three-day conference of the 'Fortune Global Forum.' The prime minister said the road to reform over the past two decades has been a one way street. Different political parties of different ideological hues have been in office over the past two decades.

Khurshid on Kejriwal: An ANT doesn't destroy an elephant

Khurshid on Kejriwal: An ANT doesn't destroy an elephant

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Law Minister Salman Khurshid, who is under attack from Arvind Kejriwal, feels "an ant" cannot be a challenge to an elephant like Congress and says the activist is having a "pipe dream" of taking the space of big parties by trying to "destroy" them through allegations.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Odisha train crash: Love poems found scattered on tracks

Odisha train crash: Love poems found scattered on tracks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The jottings on torn pages of a diary with sketches of elephants, fish and sun on the other side, were probably written during the leisure time of a passenger whose identity is not known as yet.

A Cooking Pot Saved This Child!

A Cooking Pot Saved This Child!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

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Salaar Teaser: Prabhas Is Out On A Rampage

Salaar Teaser: Prabhas Is Out On A Rampage

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Salaar looks like a solid treat for action junkies, notes Mayur Sanap.

Mayawati's parks, elephants and a Rs 40,000-crore scam

Mayawati's parks, elephants and a Rs 40,000-crore scam

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati's fad for building memorials and parks with umpteen statues of Dalit icons and elephants, the party symbol, has a dark side too. Clearly, there appears to be a huge scam behind every dream project of the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister.

Modi gifts Macron sandalwood sitar replica, Pochampally silk ikat for wife

Modi gifts Macron sandalwood sitar replica, Pochampally silk ikat for wife

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a sandalwood replica of the sitar to French President Emanuel Macron and Pochampally silk ikat in a sandalwood box to his wife Brigitte Macron, officials said on Friday.

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Feeding elephants, visit to the Taj Mahal: Trudeaus' fun day in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Glimpses from the Trudeau photo diary in India on Day 1.

Plea in HC to protect rice-eating tusker during darting

Plea in HC to protect rice-eating tusker during darting

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The wild tusker recently strayed into Tamil Nadu from Kerala and allegedly attacked a man in Theni who later died.

Yeh Hai India: Yoga on The High Seas

Yeh Hai India: Yoga on The High Seas

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Navy personnel perform yoga on board INS Vikramaditya. In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga, several naval ships are conducting yoga and meditation sessions on board.

Athiya's AI-inspired Disco Dress Is Dope

Athiya's AI-inspired Disco Dress Is Dope

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Athiya Shetty was the stunning showstopper for Namrata Joshipura's collection in an AI-inspired disco queen getup.

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

'Mumbai will always be vulnerable'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'If we have to restrict and fight terrorism, first and foremost, we have to ensure communal harmony in the country.'

'My life has been a constant battle'

'My life has been a constant battle'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Guneet Monga came to Mumbai at 21 and went on to carve a successful career as a film producer, winning an Oscar this year!

'Not just a win for RRR, but for India'

'Not just a win for RRR, but for India'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'I would also like to congratulate the team of The Elephant Whisperers on their win today bringing another Oscar to India.'

Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Modi goes on jungle safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a 'safari' at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka on Sunday, as part of programmes to mark 50 years of 'Project Tiger'.

Renting an elephant in Kerala? Pay Rs 4.5 lakh a day!

Renting an elephant in Kerala? Pay Rs 4.5 lakh a day!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Demand-supply mismatch and diverse govt regulations have sent the price soaring for renting an elephant in Kerala.

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

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'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

The Dancing Traffic Cop

The Dancing Traffic Cop

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

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India Looks Wow For Independence Day

India Looks Wow For Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

All set for the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Maya's statues, elephants not to be pulled down in SP wave

Maya's statues, elephants not to be pulled down in SP wave

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

The expensive giant statues of Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and party symbol elephant in Uttar Pradesh will remain safe with Samajwadi's star campaigner Akhilesh Yadav saying on Tuesday they will not be pulled down after the change of guard in the state.

Lok Sabha proceedings begin in new Parliament building

Lok Sabha proceedings begin in new Parliament building

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Lok Sabha proceedings on Tuesday began in the new Parliament building, located adjacent to the old one, starting a new chapter in the parliamentary history of India.

Guess Where In The World Elena Is

Guess Where In The World Elena Is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The supermodel is enjoying her time in the wild.

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

What Sunak, Akshata did at Akshardham for 45 minutes

What Sunak, Akshata did at Akshardham for 45 minutes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday visited the Akshardham temple here with his wife Akshata Murty and said it is not only a place of worship but also a landmark that portrays India's values.

'Shankar is chained for 17 hours a day'

'Shankar is chained for 17 hours a day'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

'There are around 80 to 100 elephants in zoos around the country.' 'We should not keep them in captivity for our entertainment.'

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Met These Wildlife Crime Fighters?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'I am a non-resident Indian. I didn't come to India to shine a light on its negative aspects.' 'I came to India to showcase what I think are remarkable aspects of India and Indians on a global scale.'

Should the statues of Mayawati and elephants in UP be covered? Tell us!

Should the statues of Mayawati and elephants in UP be covered? Tell us!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The Election Commission has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to cover all the statues of Chief Minister Mayawati and elephants, the Bahujan Samaj Party's poll symbol, installed in public places across Uttar Pradesh. Do you think the statues can influence voters?

Even A Flood Couldn't Stop This Wedding!

Even A Flood Couldn't Stop This Wedding!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

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Kerala cancels grand elephant festival Thrissur Pooram

Kerala cancels grand elephant festival Thrissur Pooram

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The annual Thrissur Pooram, billed as the mother of all temple festivals in Kerala, will not be held this year in the wake of the nationwide lockdown, the Kerala government said on Wednesday. The iconic festival, known for the parade of richly caparisoned jumbos, performance of traditional music ensembles and a sea of cheering people, was to be held at the sprawling Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur city on May 2 this year.

'I have crazy dreams': Salman Rushdie on knife attack

'I have crazy dreams': Salman Rushdie on knife attack

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Rushdie said he was in "two minds" about whether to face his alleged attacker, who has pleaded not guilty, in court.