News for 'golden jubilee celebrations'

Our performance will prove that Bengal is No. 1: Mamata

Our performance will prove that Bengal is No. 1: Mamata

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The chief minister said the government was setting up cold storages in all blocks besides warehouses and kisan mandis in the PPP model for which land has been identified.

What makes Porsche 911 car of the century?

What makes Porsche 911 car of the century?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

For five decades, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. This year, it celebrates golden jubilee. The 911 is also the central point of reference for all other Porsche series.

Lockdown in Maharashtra to be lifted zone-wise: Uddhav

Lockdown in Maharashtra to be lifted zone-wise: Uddhav

Rediff.com1 May 2020

He said the lockdown rules will not be relaxed in haste.

Kochi set for Amritavarsham 50

Kochi set for Amritavarsham 50

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

Divided communists remember undivided party govt

Divided communists remember undivided party govt

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

The CPI-M and CPM, the two communist parties formed of a split after the first government in Kerala, had charted out various programmes in their own capacity.

'Legislative decorum has been on the decline'

'Legislative decorum has been on the decline'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Parrikar spoke about Goa's descent into lawlessness, its unruly assembly and the slow death of a project close to his heart -- the International Film Festival.

President Kovind pays homage to Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman

President Kovind pays homage to Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday visited the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Memorial Museum here and paid homage to the founding father of Bangladesh.

Evacuation under Op Ganga a success due to India's growing influence: Modi

Evacuation under Op Ganga a success due to India's growing influence: Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Many big countries are facing difficulties in doing so for their citizens, Modi said.

RTI mantra: When in doubt, confront

RTI mantra: When in doubt, confront

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

If you don't bribe your work will not be done and you will suffer. To make the government servant suffer what you must do is bribe and have him arrested. Only then will your work be done and next time they will respect you, said Shailesh Gandhi

Amma to focus on peace with Pakistan

Amma to focus on peace with Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

'There were no games among us'

'There were no games among us'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Actresses of our generation were genuinely fond of one another.'

Meet the man who launched Picsquare

Meet the man who launched Picsquare

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Picsquare is a portal where one can print one's photographs and can even get them embossed on mugs, T-shirts, calendars, scrap books and have them delivered at home.

People will assess 1969 & 2002 riots: Modi

People will assess 1969 & 2002 riots: Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The people have assessed communal riots in Gujarat during the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party rule in 1969 and 2002 respectively, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Asked how he assesses 1969 and 2002 Gujarat riots at a time when the state is celebrating golden jubilee of its foundation, he said "it is for the people to assess and they have assessed from time to time (by way of elections)".

Chelsea chasing centenary success

Chelsea chasing centenary success

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Ahmed Patel dedicates Indulal Yagnik's statue in Ahmedabad

Ahmed Patel dedicates Indulal Yagnik's statue in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Yagnik spearheaded the Mahagujarat movement in late 1950s demanding a separate Gujarat state

Classical language status to Kannada sought

Classical language status to Kannada sought

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

The government has plans to organise cultural shows in and around Vidhana Soudha every Sunday to encourage folk art and other forms of arts, which were on the verge of extinction.

LIC to set up training subsidiary

LIC to set up training subsidiary

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

Six themes dominate IIT extravaganza

Six themes dominate IIT extravaganza

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

With IIT-Madras celebrating its golden jubilee, it is appropriate that the fifth Pan-IIT 2008 is held here from 19-21 December.

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Bangladesh has special place in India's neighbourhood first policy: Kovind

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

President Kovind, who arrived in Dhaka earlier in the day on his maiden State visit at the invitation of his counterpart M Abdul Hamid to attend the golden jubilee celebrations of Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971, held delegation-level talks with him which was followed by a banquet.

IA CMD given additional charge of A-I

IA CMD given additional charge of A-I

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Ending suspense over the appointment of Air-India MD, the government said on Friday that Sunil Arora, chairman and managing director of Indian Airlines would assume additional charge of the international airline.

Bangladesh visit: PM uses new VVIP aircraft for 1st time

Bangladesh visit: PM uses new VVIP aircraft for 1st time

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday went from Delhi to Dhaka on a new custom-made VVIP aircraft, using it for the first time on a foreign journey.

Efficacy of law depends on integrity of lawyers: President

Efficacy of law depends on integrity of lawyers: President

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that justice should not only be delivered in time but must also be accessible to the most marginalised of the society.

PHOTOS: India-Singapore joint naval exercise concludes

PHOTOS: India-Singapore joint naval exercise concludes

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Hosted by Singapore, the exercise was held on land at the now renamed "RSS Singapura - Changi Naval Base" and at a sea phase in the South China Sea.

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Modi, Hasina launch new passenger train between India, Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

A new passenger train connecting Dhaka and New Jalpaiguri on the Indian side was inaugurated jointly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina via a video conference.

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Sachin statue to be unveiled: 'Life's come full circle'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In honour of the legendary Indian cricketer - Sachin Tendulkar, a life-size statue will be unveiled at the Wankhede during the 2023 World Cup.

Kejriwal claims judges' phones being tapped, prompts govt denial

Kejriwal claims judges' phones being tapped, prompts govt denial

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Kejriwal claimed that during his meetings with judges he has "overheard them telling each other that they should not talk on phones because they could be tapped". The Chief Minister said when he told them the phones of judges cannot be tapped, "they retorted by saying that all phones could be tapped".

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

RSS chief triggers outrage with 'Hindustan is a Hindu nation' remark

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday came under attack from political parties for his controversial remarks that India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity.

Hindustan is a Hindu Rashtra: RSS chief in Gwalior

Hindustan is a Hindu Rashtra: RSS chief in Gwalior

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

He also said if Hindus want to remain Hindus then Bharat has to be made 'akhand' (undivided).

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

'Pakistani tanks were burning in front of us'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The tank battle was fought at ranges of 300-700 metres.' 'It was a rare example of the complete destruction of a squadron by another squadron.'

Beating Retreat features new rendition marking 1971 victory

Beating Retreat features new rendition marking 1971 victory

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Republic Day celebrations culminated on Friday with the Beating Retreat ceremony that featured 26 soulful band performances, including special composition 'Swarnim Vijay' to commemorate 50 years of India's victory in the 1971 war against Pakistan.

'Winning the series against Kiwis will set tone for rest of the season'

'Winning the series against Kiwis will set tone for rest of the season'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

'Our goal is very simple -- to be the number one side in the world'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

A R Rahman to perform at UN on I-Day

A R Rahman to perform at UN on I-Day

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A R Rahman will be the second Indian artiste to perform at the UN General Assembly after M S Subbulakshmi.

Compare 48-year rule of one family with NDA's 48 months: Modi

Compare 48-year rule of one family with NDA's 48 months: Modi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Intellectuals can debate the difference between what was achieved during the Congress regimes and the BJP-led NDA, the PM said.

Bangladesh: Jamaat leader held for violence during Modi's visit

Bangladesh: Jamaat leader held for violence during Modi's visit

Rediff.com16 May 2021

A senior leader of the hardline Jamaat-e-Islami group has been arrested in Bangladesh for allegedly instigating violence in March during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, police said on Sunday.

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards saw the who's who of Bollywood on the red carpet.

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

How Shah Rukh Khan Became Baazigar

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'When we finished the narration, we expected Shah Rukhbhai to say the usual, 'I'll think about it and let you know in two days.' But he jumped up and said, 'I'm doing the film.'