News for 'jayanti'

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai are among the popular destinations.

There are 12 long weekends in 2018

There are 12 long weekends in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Save the date, book your tickets in advance.

Indian footballers go on clean-up drive for #SwachhBharat week

Indian footballers go on clean-up drive for #SwachhBharat week

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The team is in Mumbai to prepare for the 2019 Asian Cup qualifying round match against Macau on October 11.

Hold your breath, Aditi Rao Hydari is here!

Hold your breath, Aditi Rao Hydari is here!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The Bollywood actor was a vision in white as she walked down the ramp for fashion designer Jayanti Reddy.

PHOTOS: Vajpayee's memorial inaugurated; Prez, PM offer floral tributes

PHOTOS: Vajpayee's memorial inaugurated; Prez, PM offer floral tributes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Meanwhile, a 25-feet high statue of Vajpayee will be installed in Uttar Pradesh government secretariat in Lucknow

Statue of Unity shut till Mar 25 amid COVID outbreak

Statue of Unity shut till Mar 25 amid COVID outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Over 29 lakh tourists visited the Statue of Unity, located near the Sardar Sarovar Dam, since it was inaugurated and this generated a revenue of Rs 82.51 crore, the government had told the assembly in December last year

Raipur jail inmates go on hunger strike for non-veg food, cable TV

Raipur jail inmates go on hunger strike for non-veg food, cable TV

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

They called off their protest on Monday after the administration assured to meet 'genuine' demands.

Farmers stage nationwide 'rail roko'; railways says not much impact

Farmers stage nationwide 'rail roko'; railways says not much impact

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Agitating farmer groups on Thursday held a four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' agitation with the railways saying there was negligible impact on services though some trains were stopped by officials at stations as a precautionary measure.

Bangladesh sets up university to commemorate Tagore's contribution

Bangladesh sets up university to commemorate Tagore's contribution

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Each year Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated with fervour and festivity across Bangladesh.

Box Office: War is a hit!

Box Office: War is a hit!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Box Office: Bhoothnath Returns gets a decent opening

Box Office: Bhoothnath Returns gets a decent opening

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

'I wish I could look hot'

'I wish I could look hot'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

'I appreciate women who can really go out and look gorgeous and glamorous. It's not easy for everyone. Looking hot and sensual is not something that everyone can carry off. All credit to the women, who do it so well.' Bhoomika Chawla gets candid.

Sensex kicks off new fiscal on high note; auto stocks rally

Sensex kicks off new fiscal on high note; auto stocks rally

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

The NSE 50-share Nifty also spurted by 98.10 points, or 0.97 per cent, to end at 10,211.80

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Disciples and followers of music legend Pandit Jasraj in the United States paid their tributes to the Indian classical vocalist and described his passing away as an irreparable loss to India and its cultural heritage while fondly recalling his humble and gentle nature.

Modi, Kejriwal to face-off in Varanasi again

Modi, Kejriwal to face-off in Varanasi again

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Both of them had contested the Lok Sabha polls from the constituency where PM Modi emerged as the winner.

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.

Rahul denied permission to visit strife-torn Saharanpur

Rahul denied permission to visit strife-torn Saharanpur

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Rahul was scheduled to visit on Saturday Shabbirpur village, where Dalit houses were torched on May 5.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

Now, both SP and BSP vie for the Brahmin vote

Now, both SP and BSP vie for the Brahmin vote

Rediff.com12 May 2013

With the political scene hotting up towards an early Lok Sabha election, both the ruling Samajwadi Party and its sworn rival, the Bahujan Samaj Party were desperately vying for the Brahmin vote.

More Jet Airways employees hit by salary default

More Jet Airways employees hit by salary default

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

On September 6, the airline informed senior employees that their salaries would be paid in two instalments till November.

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

'Never experienced a lockdown in 80 yrs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have worked every day of my life for the last 62 years and suddenly there is a cap on doctors over 55, who are not allowed to practice.' Dr Dolly Gurbaxani shares her lockdown experience.

Kareena, Disha, Prachi: The hottest showstoppers of 2018

Kareena, Disha, Prachi: The hottest showstoppers of 2018

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Meet the spotlight stealers on the ramp.

Pranab floats world flute festival at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Pranab floats world flute festival at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

President Pranab Mukherji 'Indra Dhanush' floated a music extravaganza outfit at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan and held its first World Flute Festival to commemorate Krishna Jayanti on Sunday.

BSE, NSE closed today

BSE, NSE closed today

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Barring bullion, all other commodity markets as well as forex and money markets, the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange remain closed on Tuesday on account of Mahavir Jayanti.

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Take the poll and vote for your favourite celebrity showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week.

1993 blasts were planned in April but Tiger advanced them

1993 blasts were planned in April but Tiger advanced them

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

The serial blasts of March 1993 were originally planned to take place in April that year and it was to be a countrywide bomb attack but the date was advance on instructions of absconding accused Tiger Memon who suspected the police had got a whiff of the terror plot, an officer involved in solving the case said.

Coronavirus casualties: Movies which won't release now

Coronavirus casualties: Movies which won't release now

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

A look at film releases affected by coronavirus.

Degrowth and Gandhian inspiration

Degrowth and Gandhian inspiration

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Whether it is the avalanche of corruption or economic and environmental crises -- remembering Gandhi seems just too painful. That is because the ideals Gandhi represented and lived seem to recede further and further out of reach.

Why Jaya and Amitabh got married in a hurry!

Why Jaya and Amitabh got married in a hurry!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Amitabh Bachchan shares his beautiful wedding story.

Illegal mining ban in Goa only a whitewash: Cong

Illegal mining ban in Goa only a whitewash: Cong

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Union Minister for Environment and Forests Jayanti Natarajan on Wednesday termed the Goa government's action against all 93 mining leases in the state, in response to the Justice M B Shah Commission report, a "whitewash". "The Shah Commission tabled its report on September 7. Within two days, the Goa chief minister issued an order suspending licences of mines, which is a complete whitewash," she told reporters.

Team Anna to announce party in October

Team Anna to announce party in October

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

The preparatory committee consisting of 80-100 members to chalk out the nitty-gritty of formation of the party will meet for the first time on August 26, it was decided at a meeting in Noida.

Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari dies at 91

Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari dies at 91

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

During his legal practice, he served as government pleader before being appointed judge of the Bombay high court in 1972. He retired on November 20, 1989.

Willing to look into safety aspects of nuke plant: Govt

Willing to look into safety aspects of nuke plant: Govt

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The environment ministry was ready to take a re-look into the "safety" aspects of the Kudankulam nuclear plant in Tamil Nadu if such a need arises, Union Minister Jayanti Natarajan said on Friday. The environment minister's statement came a day after the Supreme Court made it clear that it can stop commissioning of the controversial Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant if it finds that the mandatory safety requirements for it have not been put in place.

Cabinet clears Indian stand at coming Rio Earth Summit

Cabinet clears Indian stand at coming Rio Earth Summit

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

The Union cabinet on Friday gave its "full mandate" to the negotiating team led by Environment Minister Jayanti Natarajan to put forth India's arguments on sustainable development at the meet.

Sensex falls for 9th straight session, ends 146 points lower

Sensex falls for 9th straight session, ends 146 points lower

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

TCS and Infosys were the top losers in the Sensex pack, falling up to 3.39 per cent.

'BJP without Brahmins is like Ramlila without Ram'

'BJP without Brahmins is like Ramlila without Ram'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh battles its own and Opposition over the community's 'victimisation' and alleged preference to the Rajputs. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Marry, but no children: The brutal Naxal world

Marry, but no children: The brutal Naxal world

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Naxals in Chhattisgarh are allowed to get married but they are forced by their senior leaders in undergoing vasectomy surgical procedure to prevent them from having children.

BJP youth wing leader offers Rs 11 lakh for Didi's head

BJP youth wing leader offers Rs 11 lakh for Didi's head

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

On Tuesday, police in Suri in West Bengal's Birbhum district used batons to disperse a rally where 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans were raised.