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Ratan Tata's mortal remains leave hospital

Ratan Tata's mortal remains leave hospital

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

On Thursday morning, Tata's mortal remains left the hospital in an ambulance. Here are the images:

Padma Award ceremonies postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Padma Award ceremonies postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The Padma Award ceremonies scheduled for March 26 and April 3 stand postponed, a home ministry official said.

PHOTOS: 125 year old yoga guru receives Padma Shri

PHOTOS: 125 year old yoga guru receives Padma Shri

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Born on 8 August 1896 in Sylhet district (now in Bangladesh) of undivided India, Swami Sivananda lost his mother and father at the age of six. Due to abject poverty, his beggar parents could feed him mainly boiled rice water during his childhood days.

Christmas Recipe: Pastelitos Cookies By Padma Lakshmi

Christmas Recipe: Pastelitos Cookies By Padma Lakshmi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Her pastelitos are a twist on thumbprint cookies and are inspired by Miami's Cuban community.

Blood-soaked Saif walked into hospital with his child: Doc

Blood-soaked Saif walked into hospital with his child: Doc

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'He is a real hero. He is doing well currently. His parameters have improved. '

My Guruji Is Gone

My Guruji Is Gone

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

I have never forgotten the lesson that Guruji served up with the tea that morning: Be kind encouraging and patient with fresh starters. Subhash K Jha mourns the passing of Pritish Nandy.

'Padma Bhushan huge moment for differently-abled community'

'Padma Bhushan huge moment for differently-abled community'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'For the first time a para-athlete has been chosen for the honour and I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has a vision for para-athletes and has taken care of their requirements.'

'I Don't Like My Parents To See Me Cry'

'I Don't Like My Parents To See Me Cry'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'I used to plan my life earlier, but life does not go according to a plan.' 'So now, I just go with the flow and see where life takes me.'

Centre asks states to find 'unsung heroes' for Padma awards

Centre asks states to find 'unsung heroes' for Padma awards

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

The Centre has asked all states to set up special search committees to find out talented people who could be nominated for Padma awards but so far have been left out of consideration despite their exceptional contributions.

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurti passes away

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi veteran Yamini Krishnamurti died at the Apollo hospital New Delhi on Saturday. She was 84.

Saif attack suspect held in Chhattisgarh, his name is...

Saif attack suspect held in Chhattisgarh, his name is...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has detained a suspect in connection with the knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh. The suspect was traveling by a Mumbai-Howrah train and held at Durg in the afternoon. Mumbai Police were informed about the development and their team will reach here by late evening.

Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi Honoured

Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi Honoured

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The stalwarts gets the Padma Vibhushan.

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Sagoo was the lone candidate left in fray after incumbent senior vice president Anju Bobby George opted out of the race for the position.

Ironic Cong doesn't need his services: Sibal on Padma for Ghulam Nabi

Ironic Cong doesn't need his services: Sibal on Padma for Ghulam Nabi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took a veiled dig at Azad who was conferred with the award.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Google CEO Sundar Pichai receives Padma Bhushan in US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Indian-American Pichai was awarded the Padma Bhushan for 2022 in the Trade and Industry category.

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government, citing a scientist, has asserted that Ganga water at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj is as pure as "alkaline water", debunking concerns raised by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) about water quality. The government claims that a scientist found no bacterial growth or decline in the water's pH level, despite millions of devotees bathing in the river. However, experts caution that the quality of the Ganga water is not static and can vary greatly depending on various factors.

Shah takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh

Shah takes holy dip in Triveni Sangam at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a dip at the Triveni Sangam in Mahakumbh Nagar on Monday and described the Maha Kumbh as a unique symbol of the Sanatan culture's philosophy, which is rooted in harmony.

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'

Photos: Padma Lakshmi's fangirl moment

Photos: Padma Lakshmi's fangirl moment

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The model-turned-celebrity chef took a moment to share selfies with the honorees at Time magazine's annual gala.

India Will Always Be Grateful To Osamu Suzuki

India Will Always Be Grateful To Osamu Suzuki

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'Without his vision and foresight, his willingness to take a risk that no one else was willing to take, his deep and abiding love for India, the Indian automobile industry could not have become the powerhouse that it has become.'

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Padma awards for Jaitley, Sushma, Fernandes, Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Padma Vibhushan for this year has been awarded to a total of seven prominent personalities, while 16 have been given the Padma Bhushan, 118 have been given the Padma Shri on the 71st Republic Day this year, they said.

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Here's a list of all the Padma award winners

Padma's nearly naked look is so sexy

Padma's nearly naked look is so sexy

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Vogue India presents the many shades of Padma Lakshmi.

President Mukherjee confers Padma awards

President Mukherjee confers Padma awards

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The number of Padma awardees this year is 89, which includes seven recipients each for Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan.

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Saif Ali Khan stabbed six times, is 'out of danger', say docs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Khan, 54, was "out of danger" following an emergency surgery, said the doctors at the Lilavati Hospital where he was rushed following the incident that took place around 2.30 am at his apartment in `Satguru Sharan' building.

PHOTOS: Srikanth, Somdev receive Padma awards

PHOTOS: Srikanth, Somdev receive Padma awards

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday gave away prestigious Padma awards to 89 winners at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 54

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 54

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, actor Manoj Bajpayee, mountaineer Bachendri Pal, ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan and Odisha tea seller D Prakash Rao were among the recipients of the honour.

Not just women, men too have 'pride and dignity': HC

Not just women, men too have 'pride and dignity': HC

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to veteran actor-cum-director Balachandra Menon in a case accusing him of outraging the modesty of a female actor in 2007 during a film shoot. The court said that men too have "pride and dignity" and not just women. The case was lodged in September this year after the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which was constituted by the Kerala government after the 2017 actress assault case.

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!'

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

CMs Mamata, Soren, Majhi mourn death of Ratan Tata

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Chief ministers of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha on Wednesday evening condoled the demise of Tata Group's chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, and said his legacy will live on forever.

2 days on, 30 police teams on lookout, Saif's attacker still on run

2 days on, 30 police teams on lookout, Saif's attacker still on run

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The attacker's face was captured in CCTV footage. The video showed the assailant, wearing a red scarf and carrying a backpack, scurrying down the stairs from the sixth floor of the 'Satguru Sharan' building, where Khan lives, at around 2.30 am.

Government announces Padma Shri awardees

Government announces Padma Shri awardees

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Keeping its promise of honouring "unsung heroes", the government on Thursday announced Padma Shri awards for personalities who served the poor, set up free schools and popularised tribal arts globally.

'I Was Not Sleeping Properly'

'I Was Not Sleeping Properly'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'I spoke to Paddy, and I made some changes.' 'After that, I slept well in the last two days -- at least eight hours each day.' 'So, I was fresh in the games. Sleep is very important.'

Osamu Suzuki, the man who spurred India's auto industry is dead

Osamu Suzuki, the man who spurred India's auto industry is dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Osamu Suzuki, the man who took a risk and bet on India when no one else believed in having a viable automobile company in the country, has died at the age of 94, according to information shared by Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation on Friday.

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Gukesh's journey wasn't easy as his family dug into their savings and also turned to crowd-funding to fuel his dream.

Foodgasm! The way Padma looks at food

Foodgasm! The way Padma looks at food

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The supermodel and Top Chef host's love for food will leave you hungry.

Whoa! Does Padma Lakshmi actually age

Whoa! Does Padma Lakshmi actually age

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The Top Chef host, who turned 48, seems to be getting hotter with age.

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 43

PHOTOS: President presents Padma awards to 43

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Veteran actor Mohan Joshi, Dasmodar Ganesh Bapat, who is working towards eradication of leprosy, and L Subadani Devi, Manipur-based weaver, were among those presented with Padma Shri.

MS Dhoni recommended for Padma Bhushan, Virat Kohli for Padma Shri

MS Dhoni recommended for Padma Bhushan, Virat Kohli for Padma Shri

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

The Indian Cricket Board has recommended captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's name for the prestigious Padma Bhushan and batting mainstay Virat Kohli for the Padma Shri.

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Bharat Ratna for Ratan Tata: Maharashtra cabinet passes resolution

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday passed a resolution urging the central government to confer 'Bharat Ratna', the country's highest civilian award, on legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata.