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Boman Irani: I love the smell of petrol

Boman Irani: I love the smell of petrol

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

'I recently visited Farah Khan's house and it smelled really nice. Rajkumar Hirani is very particular about how his house looks and smells.' Boman Irani discusses the fragrances in his life!

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Samajwadi Party district chief Ram Udit Yadav joined the dharna by the Congress members at the office of the chief medical officer, around 12 km from the hospital.

He was married to Smriti Irani for 125 episodes

He was married to Smriti Irani for 125 episodes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'I got a very simple one-line brief from Ekta Kapoor that this character is like the Ramayan's Ram -- ideal husband, son and maryada purushottam.'

Irani Trophy: A lot at stake

Irani Trophy: A lot at stake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

The 2008 Irani Trophy cannot be just passed as a routine season-opener, infact a lot is at stake as far as Indian cricket is concerned.

Rohith Vemula's kin to challenge police closure report on his suicide

Rohith Vemula's kin to challenge police closure report on his suicide

Rediff.com4 May 2024

In its closure report on Rohith Vemula's death, the Telangana police claimed he was not a Dalit and died by suicide in 2016 as he feared that his "real caste" would be discovered.

In Rahul's Amethi, Smriti Irani calls him 'missing'

In Rahul's Amethi, Smriti Irani calls him 'missing'

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Irani attacked Rahul Gandhi on his home turf on the food park issue, charging that he was more interested in protecting the interests of a business house.

Shah Rukh, Suhana Pray At Sai Baba Temple

Shah Rukh, Suhana Pray At Sai Baba Temple

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Shah Rukh Khan and daughter Suhana visited the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi on Thursday, December 14.

Irani Trophy dates advanced

Irani Trophy dates advanced

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

The Irani Cup tie between Ranji Trophy champions Delhi and the Rest of India has been advanced by a week and would be played between September 24 and 28 at Vadodara, the Cricket Board said on Wednesday.

Smriti Irani appeals to DU to reinstate suspended officials

Smriti Irani appeals to DU to reinstate suspended officials

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Human Resources and Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday asked Delhi University to "reinstate" five non-teaching staff members, who were suspended for allegedly leaking purported documents relating to her undergraduate admission and admit card following a row over her educational qualifications.

Can History Repeat Itself?

Can History Repeat Itself?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Electoral setbacks and thwarted ambition can have an unpredictable effect on leaders,, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Smriti Irani spots camera hidden in changing room!

Smriti Irani spots camera hidden in changing room!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Trying on clothes at an outlet of a reputed garment brand at Candolim village near Panaji, a vigilant Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Friday spotted a hidden camera positioned to record inside the small room, raising an alarm after which Goa Police registered a case against the staff for voyeurism.

Court accepts plea to examine Smriti Irani's 'fake' degrees

Court accepts plea to examine Smriti Irani's 'fake' degrees

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Metropolitan Magistrate Akash Jain took cognisance of the complaint and fixed the matter for recording of pre-summoning evidence on August 28.

Sexist Sharad Yadav blinks: I have great respect for Smriti Irani

Sexist Sharad Yadav blinks: I have great respect for Smriti Irani

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Sharad Yadav on Wednesday expressed regret and said he respected her and had defended her earlier

Rohith's suicide not Dalit vs non Dalit issue, says Smriti Irani

Rohith's suicide not Dalit vs non Dalit issue, says Smriti Irani

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Union minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday alleged that a malicious attempt was being made to project Rohith's suicide as a "dalit versus non-dalit issue to ignite passions".

After HRD, now Smriti Irani out of government panel

After HRD, now Smriti Irani out of government panel

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Union Ministers Smriti Irani and D V Sadananda Gowda have been dropped from Inter-State Council, official sources said on Wednesday.

Irani turns down demands to make Sanskrit compulsory

Irani turns down demands to make Sanskrit compulsory

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Taking on her critics, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday dismissed charges that education was being saffronised even as she turned down demands that Sanskrit be made compulsory in the curriculum.

Vidarbha win Irani Trophy to complete grand double

Vidarbha win Irani Trophy to complete grand double

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Reigning Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha completed a coveted a grand double by winning the Irani Cup after outclassing Rest of India on basis of the first innings lead, in Nagpur, on Sunday.

Students' group protest outside Smriti Irani's home

Students' group protest outside Smriti Irani's home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Congress's student outfit National Students' Union of India on Wenesday staged a protest outside the residence of HRD Minister Smriti Irani demanding scrapping of the controversial four-year undergraduate programme of Delhi University.

Irani takes charge of Textiles; says new role shows PM's faith

Irani takes charge of Textiles; says new role shows PM's faith

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Talking to media persons after taking charge of the new portfolio, she side-stepped questions about Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah being behind her shift saying it is not individuals but the party who takes such decisions.

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

SP to fight on 63 UP seats, Cong on 17, including Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners Samajwadi Party and Congress on Wednesday announced a tie-up for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with UP's main opposition party leaving 17 out of the 80 seats in the state for the ally.

Irani headed to the Bahamas for education ministers' meet

Irani headed to the Bahamas for education ministers' meet

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani is headed to the Bahamas to attend a Commonwealth Education Ministers' meet where she is to address the main plenary session.

Quiz: Just how well do you know Boman Irani?

Quiz: Just how well do you know Boman Irani?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Hrithik, SRK, Salman, Bachchans Party!

Hrithik, SRK, Salman, Bachchans Party!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Bollywood's mega stars came together to celebrate Producer Anand Pandit's 60th birthday in Mumbai.

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Congress has been in the crosshairs after demeaning remarks on Ranaut and Mandi were posted on the social media handles of its leaders Supriya Shrinate and H S Ahir.

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

If Priyanka wins the Lok Sabha bypolls, it would be for the first time that three members of the Gandhi family will be in Parliament. Her mother Sonia Gandhi is a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan.

Pandey, Gopal help Karnataka retain Irani Trophy

Pandey, Gopal help Karnataka retain Irani Trophy

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Manish Pandey's scintillating century and leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal's sterling bowling effort helped Ranji champions Karnataka retain the Irani Trophy after beating Rest of India by a massive 246 runs on the fourth and penultimate day in Bangalore.

Irani Cup: Vihari scores ton but Vidarbha restrict RoI to 330

Irani Cup: Vihari scores ton but Vidarbha restrict RoI to 330

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Vihari, who had scored a hundred in the last Irani Cup, once again held the innings together, scoring 114 off 211 balls with 11 fours and two sixes. It was in complete contrast to Agarwal's innings which was laced with 10 fours and three sixes.

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Modi's Invincibility Is Gone And Gone Forever

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

It is possible to be blind to this and pretend to carry on as if nothing has happened but that will not change the reality, asserts Aakar Patel.

It's time to book profits: Irani

It's time to book profits: Irani

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Political observers lauded the SP's choices in fielding several non-Yadav and Scheduled Caste candidates, the party's alliance with the Congress, and Rahul Gandhi's campaign around the danger to the Constitution if the BJP won a big majority.

When was the first Irani trophy match played?

When was the first Irani trophy match played?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

A quiz for all you cricket fans.

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The "venom" that the Congress leader has been spewing against the prime minister in his "political frustration" has now turned into an insult to the country, Irani alleged.

Rahul vacates Wayanad for Priyanka, keeps Raebareli

Rahul vacates Wayanad for Priyanka, keeps Raebareli

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Rahul Gandhi said both Rae Bareli and Wayanad "will get two MPs".

Boman Irani: I couldn't look beyond Sharman

Boman Irani: I couldn't look beyond Sharman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani talk about Ferrari Ki Sawaari and their journey in Bollywood.

Smriti Irani got a certificate for leadership programme: Yale University

Smriti Irani got a certificate for leadership programme: Yale University

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Yale University has issued a statement saying that Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani attended a weeklong programme and received a certificate from the university last year, along with several other lawmakers from India. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York

Tanaaz Irani gets candid with her fans

Tanaaz Irani gets candid with her fans

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Tanaaz Irani gets candid with her fans about her stint in Bigg Boss.

Revealed! Mo-Shah's 370 MPs Plans

Revealed! Mo-Shah's 370 MPs Plans

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The BJP's top leadership will drop its MPs found to be facing anti-incumbency, according to its internal surveys -- a pivotal tactic to ensure the party achieves its target of winning 370 seats.

Rohith suicide: Doctor rebuffs Smriti Irani's claim

Rohith suicide: Doctor rebuffs Smriti Irani's claim

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Chief Medical Officer M Rajshree, who confirmed Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula's death, has rebuffed Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani's claims in Parliament, saying she had reached the scene in three-five minutes.

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'