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Oh dear! Smriti Irani in war of words with Bihar minister

Oh dear! Smriti Irani in war of words with Bihar minister

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Choudhary answered to her objection by another message on his micro blogging site.

Cong disapproves of Nirupam's remarks against Irani

Cong disapproves of Nirupam's remarks against Irani

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Congress on Friday disapproved of its MP Sanjay Nirupam reportedly using defamatory and indecent language against Bharatiya Janata Party MP Smriti Irani during a TV debate, saying it was "very regrettable".

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Will Congress field Robert Vadra from Amethi?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Indicating his keenness to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has said that the people of Amethi expect him to represent their constituency if he thinks of becoming a member of Parliament.

Drunk Delhi University students pursue Smriti Irani's car, held

Drunk Delhi University students pursue Smriti Irani's car, held

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The Union textiles minister's staff around 5 pm called police and said that some students in a car were following her vehicle and trying to overtake it near Moti Bagh flyover and their actions were unwanted, a senior police officer said.

Irani again defends JNU action but in milder tone

Irani again defends JNU action but in milder tone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

For the second straight day, HRD Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday made a strong defence of the government's actions with regard to the Jawaharlal Nehru University issue and suicide of Dalit student in Hyderabad University in the face of intense attack by the opposition which alleged that attempts were being made to suppress dissent.

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

BJP suffers huge setback in UP, Cong-SP win more seats

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) gave a huge blow to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance by winning 43 seats out of total 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh, as per the Election Commission.

Smriti Irani opts out of All is Well

Smriti Irani opts out of All is Well

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The film stars Asin and Abhishek Bachchan in lead roles.

C R Irani passes away

C R Irani passes away

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Veteran journalist and Editor-in-Chief of the leading English daily, The Statesman, C R Irani, died at Kolkata on Saturday.

German vs Sanskrit controversy created deliberately: Irani

German vs Sanskrit controversy created deliberately: Irani

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani said a controversy over German being replaced in KV schools has been created "deliberately" and asserted that its continuation as third language would have been a violation of the Constitution.

Irani 'doesn't think' Indian women face restrictions, audience disagree

Irani 'doesn't think' Indian women face restrictions, audience disagree

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Union HRD minister says women in the country are not told what to wear, whom to meet and where to go.

Can BJP breach Gandhi's Raebareli bastion?

Can BJP breach Gandhi's Raebareli bastion?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Several BJP voters say the Ram temple sentiment may give the ruling party a fillip but are also aware of the herculean task at hand and concede that it is a daunting electoral contest for Dinesh Singh, who lost to Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Rohith's death national shame; Irani spoke lies after lies: Kejriwal

Rohith's death national shame; Irani spoke lies after lies: Kejriwal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Backing the agitating students of the Hyderabad university, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday called the suicide of a Dalit research scholar at the premier institute a "national shame" and accused the Centre of trying to indulge in "casteist politics".

When Smriti Irani took a holy dip in Ganga to mark Kumbh

When Smriti Irani took a holy dip in Ganga to mark Kumbh

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Smriti Irani also tweeted a picture of her holy dip, with the caption "Har Har Gange".

Spotted: Boman Irani in Mumbai

Spotted: Boman Irani in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Reader Anannya Datta sends us a photograph.

Irani shunted out of HRD to divert Vemula issue: Kanhaiya

Irani shunted out of HRD to divert Vemula issue: Kanhaiya

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Kanhaiya, who is out on bail in a sedition case, has been leading a movement demanding justice for Rohith Vemula, a Hyderabad university scholar who was found hanging in his room earlier this year after he along with five others were suspended.

'Mom Was Very Scared Of...'

'Mom Was Very Scared Of...'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'When my mom saw my performance in Dhoka, she loved it.' 'She said, "I don't know why I stopped you for so many years. Ab jaa beta, jee le apni zindagi".'

Delhi court declines summoning Smriti Irani in 'fake' degree case

Delhi court declines summoning Smriti Irani in 'fake' degree case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The court said the plea was filed to "needlessly harass" her as she was a union minister.

I have a degree from Yale University: Smriti Irani

I have a degree from Yale University: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

The controversy over Human Resources and Development Minister Smriti Irani's educational qualifications has taken a new turn with her assertion that she also has a degree from the prestigious Yale University in the United States

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Well done, Boman Irani

Well done, Boman Irani

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The actor on his upcoming Shyam Benegal film Well Done Abba, and turning 50.

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Ranji Trophy likely to be played in two halves in 2024-25 season

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Five Ranji Trophy league matches will be followed by white ball tournaments -- Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Katrina, Kangana At Ira's Wedding Reception

Katrina, Kangana At Ira's Wedding Reception

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The dazzling ladies who stunned at the reception.

Spotted: Boman Irani in Mumbai

Spotted: Boman Irani in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Reader Jalpa Punjabi has sent us a photograph.

Irani says Sibal bought land from bizman under CBI net, latter rejects claim

Irani says Sibal bought land from bizman under CBI net, latter rejects claim

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Sibal termed these allegations as an attempt to divert attention from issues of national importance such as the CBSE paper leak.

Delhi HC stays inspection of Smriti Irani's education records

Delhi HC stays inspection of Smriti Irani's education records

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed a Central Information Commission order to Central Board of Secondary Examination to allow inspection of class 10th and 12th school records of Union Minister Smriti Irani.

Two arrested for threatening Smriti Irani

Two arrested for threatening Smriti Irani

Rediff.com25 Mar 2005

Irani had filed a first information report with Oshiwara police in north Mumbai after repeatedly receiving death threats on phone last week.

Goyal given additional charge of FinMin, Irani loses I&B portfolio

Goyal given additional charge of FinMin, Irani loses I&B portfolio

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Irani's deputy in the I&B ministry Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore has been given the charge of the key portfolio.

Why Smriti Irani complained against Varun Gandhi

Why Smriti Irani complained against Varun Gandhi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Is blood thicker than party loyalty for Varun Gandhi?

PIX: Rajnath to Mayawati, famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Rajnath to Mayawati, famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Monday to caste their votes in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

With #IWearHandloom, Smriti Irani weaves magic on social media

With #IWearHandloom, Smriti Irani weaves magic on social media

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Starting a social media campaign, Irani has urged people to follow suit and share pictures of themselves in handloom textiles, tagging five others.

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Members in the Rajya Sabha had sought the government's intervention in resolving the protests by JNU students by advising the university authorities to reconsider its decision to severely penalise some of them.

Smriti Irani forces Priyanka aide out of Amethi poll booth

Smriti Irani forces Priyanka aide out of Amethi poll booth

Rediff.com7 May 2014

A war of words broke out between Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Smriti Irani and Preeti Sahay, the public relations officer of Priyanka Gandhi, after the former objected to Sahay's presence at a booth in Jagdishpur in Amethi.

Boman Irani's Top 10 performances

Boman Irani's Top 10 performances

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Here's a look at some memorable performance's by the versatile actor.

Irani's 'false degree' row: Court seeks records from EC, Delhi University

Irani's 'false degree' row: Court seeks records from EC, Delhi University

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The Union HRD minister is accused of giving false information in affidavits to the Election Commission.

Jaffer's century helps Vidarbha dominate Day 1 of Irani Cup

Jaffer's century helps Vidarbha dominate Day 1 of Irani Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Domestic doyen Wasim Jaffer showed his mastery with a 53rd first-class hundred in Vidarbha's 289 for two against Rest of India on the opening day of the Irani Cup, which witnessed an out-of-sorts Ravichandran Ashwin trying his hand at bowling leg breaks, in Nagpur, on Wednesday.

'Shammi Kapoor Wanted To Marry Me But...'

'Shammi Kapoor Wanted To Marry Me But...'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'It was not a love affair, it was much more.'

Arjun outplays Safarli in Sharjah Masters

Arjun outplays Safarli in Sharjah Masters

Rediff.com15 May 2024

World number seven Erigaise Arjun started his campaign on a positive note, outplaying Eltaj Safarli of Azerbaijan in the first round of the Sharjah Masters chess tournament in Sharjah.

Kumble not taking Irani Trophy lightly

Kumble not taking Irani Trophy lightly

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

For India captain Anil Kumble, there could not have been a better preparation for the Test series against Australia than the Irani Trophy beginning on Wednesday.

PIX: A peek into TV actress Tanaaz Irani's home

PIX: A peek into TV actress Tanaaz Irani's home

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Here's an inside view of the actress's spacious home that she shares with actor husband Bakhtiyaar Irani and their kids.

Ganguly left out of Irani Trophy

Ganguly left out of Irani Trophy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Sourav Ganguly on Monday was not included in the Rest of India squad for the Irani Trophy match against Ranji Trophy champions Delhi to be played in Baroda, starting on September 24. Yuvraj Singh and Rohit Sharma were also left out of the 15-man squad announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in Mumbai.