News for 'padma'

Padma Lakshmi to visit India as UN envoy

Padma Lakshmi to visit India as UN envoy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

Lakshmi is hoping to kick off her new job by filming a documentary in India.

Desi Stars Party For Never Have I Ever

Desi Stars Party For Never Have I Ever

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Desi celebs came out to celebrate the Web series Never Have I Ever in New York City, wearing their fashion and culture proudly.

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat.

Punjabi author returns Padma Shri over 'growing intolerance'

Punjabi author returns Padma Shri over 'growing intolerance'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Eminent Punjabi writer and Padma Shri winner Dalip Kaur Tiwana decided to return her award protesting "recurrent atrocities" on Muslims in the country, as another Kannada writer joined authors giving up their Sahitya Akademi Awards against "growing intolerance".

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

A much-deserved Padma for Pallonji Mistry

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

With a net worth of $12.6 billion, Mistry is well known for constructing some of Mumbai's landmarks such as the Reserve Bank of India headquarters, The Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, and the Oberoi Hotels

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Emmys 2018: Scarlett Johansson, Padma Lakshmi look stunning

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Who are the big winners of the night? We tell you!

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

'Sam Loved Chhole Bature'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'I am grateful that this film has happened, it makes me so proud of the country and of the Indian Army.' Brandy Batliwala, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's eldest grandchild, on the man behind the hero.

Venugopal agrees to continue as A-G for 3 more months

Venugopal agrees to continue as A-G for 3 more months

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Senior advocate K K Venugopal has agreed to continue as the attorney general for India for three more months following a request by the central government, government sources said.

Veteran singer Vani Jayaram found dead with head injury

Veteran singer Vani Jayaram found dead with head injury

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Vani Jayaram's husband predeceased her and she had no children, the singer's domestic help said.

Jhulan's heartfelt tribute to Diana Edulji Revealed

Jhulan's heartfelt tribute to Diana Edulji Revealed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

In a touching letter, Jhulan Goswami expresses deep gratitude to Diana Edulji, set to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

Did Raje recommend Lalit Modi for Padma awards in 2007?

Did Raje recommend Lalit Modi for Padma awards in 2007?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje could be in for more trouble for her connections with tainted IPL chief Lalit Modi. According to latest media reports, it was Raje who had recommended Modi for the Padma Awards in 2007.

Meet The Baharla Ha Madhumas Girl

Meet The Baharla Ha Madhumas Girl

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Baharla Ha Madhumas has made Sana Shinde a star, and Namrata Thakker takes a closer look at her.

Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Asian Games gold medallist Indian boxer Kaur Singh, who once fought the legendary Muhammad Ali in an exhibition bout, died on Thursday.

'Since I opted for Indian citizenship, Pakistanis aren't happy'

'Since I opted for Indian citizenship, Pakistanis aren't happy'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'I feel the more I'm trolled by Pakistanis, the more I am on the right path.' 'I must be doing something right for them to be so angry.'

NCERT panel for replacing 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks

NCERT panel for replacing 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The committee has also recommended highlighting 'Hindu victories' in various battles in the textbooks.

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers had also threatened return their medals and awards, including the Padma Shri, to the government after they were allegedly mistreated by the Delhi Police on Wednesday night.

Kerala human sacrifice: Mystery shrouds background of victim

Kerala human sacrifice: Mystery shrouds background of victim

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

While initial news reports said Roslin was a lottery seller, her daughter Manju claims her mother sold health products door-to-door for a living even as the accused insisted she had arrived to act in an adult film.

Padma Shri came as a pleasant surprise, says India women's captain Mithali

Padma Shri came as a pleasant surprise, says India women's captain Mithali

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Mithali Raj says she was not expecting the honour with Virat Kohli also in the race.

In historic rejig, Dhankhar inducts 50% women in RS panel

In historic rejig, Dhankhar inducts 50% women in RS panel

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Among the Rajya Sabha members who are the new vice-chairpersons are PT Usha, S Phangnon Konyak, Fauzia Khan, Sulata Deo, V Vijaysai Reddy, Ghanshyam Tiwari, L Hanumanthaiah and Sukhendu Sekhar Ray.

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

People listen to me, talk to me because of hockey: Rani Rampal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Her days of scorching the astro-turf might be over but legendary former India captain Rani Rampal has absolutely "no regrets" as she believes in making most of whatever opportunities that come her way.

Indian American C R Rao awarded statistics 'Nobel' for work 75 years ago

Indian American C R Rao awarded statistics 'Nobel' for work 75 years ago

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao, a prominent Indian-American mathematician and statistician, will receive the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, the equivalent to the Nobel Prize in the field, for his monumental work 75 years ago that revolutionised statistical thinking.

Hockey 5s Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan in final

Hockey 5s Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan in final

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

India downed Pakistan in the final of the Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup.

Telugu Superstar Krishna Passes Away

Telugu Superstar Krishna Passes Away

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Mahesh Babu's father Krishna passed away in hospital where he was undergoing treatment following a cardiac arrest in the early hours of November 15.

V Krishnamurthy, PSUs' turnaround man, dies at 97

V Krishnamurthy, PSUs' turnaround man, dies at 97

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Venkataraman Krishnamurthy, who is considered as the turnaround man of several Indian corporate houses like BHEL, Maruti Udyog, SAIL and Gail (India), passed away on Sunday at the age of 97. Krishnamurthy is considered as "the father of public sector undertakings in India" by many in India Inc. Born in the temple town of Tamil Nadu's Karuveli, he started his career as an airfield technician during the Second World War.

An Indian dying of stroke every 4 minutes: Neurologist

An Indian dying of stroke every 4 minutes: Neurologist

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Stroke is the second commonest cause of death in India with the country recording one stroke death every four minutes, neurologist M V Padma Srivastava said.

BJP's 'beta, damaad' dig at Sonia Gandhi in LS

BJP's 'beta, damaad' dig at Sonia Gandhi in LS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

In a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Dubey said that the former Congress president was expected to initiate the debate but did not do so last minute as "probably he got up late".

104-year-old Chowgule Group to be split between siblings

104-year-old Chowgule Group to be split between siblings

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Rs 2,500-crore Chowgule Group announced a split on Thursday, with businesses being divided between siblings Vijay and Padma, the third generation of the Goa-based family. After months of dissonance where the young family members had shown discomfort at business affairs in the over-a-century-old, reticent group, the family arrived at an amicable settlement of businesses on Wednesday in a meeting, a source told PTI. As part of the settlement, termed as a group "restructuring" exercise, Padma Chowgule will get control of the mining, pellets, salt, shipbuilding and educational institutes, according to an official statement.

Steel Man of India, Jamshed J Irani, passes away at 86

Steel Man of India, Jamshed J Irani, passes away at 86

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Jamshed J Irani, known as the steel man of India, died in Jamshedpur late Monday night, Tata Steel said. He was 86. "The Steel Man of India passes away. It is with profound grief that Tata Steel informs of the demise of Padma Bhushan Dr Jamshed J Irani," Tata Steel said in a statement. He passed away on October 31, 2022 at 10 PM at TMH (Tata Hospital) in Jamshedpur, it said.

Cong hurled 91 abuses at me; also abused OBCs, Lingayats: Modi

Cong hurled 91 abuses at me; also abused OBCs, Lingayats: Modi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Accusing the Congress of also abusing the dominant Lingayat community in poll-bound Karnataka, the prime minister further said the grand old party had even abused Babasaheb Ambedkar and were engaged in abusing Veer Savarkar.

What Modi said to Neil deGrasse Tyson

What Modi said to Neil deGrasse Tyson

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

They discussed at length India's rapid progress in the space sector, including various space exploration missions being undertaken by India, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.

Modi discusses India's growth story with top American thought leaders

Modi discusses India's growth story with top American thought leaders

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met leading American economist Paul Romer, investor and co-founder of hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio, and other eminent thought leaders and exchanged views with them and briefed them about the reform trajectory of his government to foster economic growth. Prime Minister Modi is in New York on the first leg of his maiden state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden. Modi and Romer held discussions on India's digital journey, including the use of Aadhaar and innovative tools like Digilocker.

25-year-old Telangana native shot dead inside SUV in US

25-year-old Telangana native shot dead inside SUV in US

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

A 25-year-old man from Telangana, who was found injured inside a Sports Utility Vehicle after sustaining an apparent gunshot wound to his head, has died, according to authorities in the US state of Maryland.

Archaeologist B B Lal, who unearthed Ram Temple at Ayodhya, passes away

Archaeologist B B Lal, who unearthed Ram Temple at Ayodhya, passes away

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Lal was the director general of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and had found temple-like pillars during excavation at the Ayodhya site where the Ram temple is now being built. Officials said that he was one of the youngest directors general of ASI and served from 1968 to 1972.

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution,' passed away in Chennai on Thursday.

Scientist Bhargava to return Padma Bhushan to protest 'attack on rationalism'

Scientist Bhargava to return Padma Bhushan to protest 'attack on rationalism'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Veteran scientist P M Bhargava will return the awards he received from the government of India to protest against "the government's attack on rationalism, reasoning and science."

Vaani-Bhumi's Night Out

Vaani-Bhumi's Night Out

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards night saw Bollywood stars bring their fashion A-game to the red carpet.

Bollywood's 'thousand salutes to all'

Bollywood's 'thousand salutes to all'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

How Bollywood stars celebrated Republic Day.

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

'India is only a 150-year-old name'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Bharat is a name that is 7000 years old.' 'We are not saying the name of the country should be changed from India to Bharat; we only recommended that the stress should be on Bharat.'

Salima Tete appointed AHF Athletes Ambassador

Salima Tete appointed AHF Athletes Ambassador

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Indian women's team midfielder Salima Tete was appointed as the AHF Athletes Ambassador from India for a term of two years

Modi unveils Mahatma's statue at site of world's first N-attack

Modi unveils Mahatma's statue at site of world's first N-attack

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The location of the bust of Gandhi has been chosen as a mark of solidarity for peace and non-violence.