News for 'sabbatical'

Aaja Nachle's music should've been better

Aaja Nachle's music should've been better

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The verdict on Aaja Nachle is uncomplicated. When someone as special as Madhuri Dixit makes a comeback, you expect nothing short of extraordinary. The soundtrack of Yash Raj's latest musical is fairly decent. Still, extraordinary, it's not.

I'll be up and running in six weeks: Steyn

I'll be up and running in six weeks: Steyn

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

South African pacer Dale Steyn says he is hoping to be up and running in the next six weeks after recovering from the muscle tear in his left heel which has ruled him out of the ongoing three-Test series against India.

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The forward was again the stand-out Brazil player and he coolly side-footed home his 60th international goal in the 76th minute after Diego Laxalt brought down Danilo, although Uruguay claimed there was a handball in the build-up.

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'The sari is a symbol of Indianism.' 'Once I was wearing a sari and walking in the middle of a market in Amsterdam and there was a musician playing a instrument.' 'When he saw me, he started playing an Indian song.' 'A sari has such strong cultural narrative.'

This is suit-boot ki sarkar: Top quotes from Rahul's speech

This is suit-boot ki sarkar: Top quotes from Rahul's speech

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress vice president, made his first speech in Parliament on Monday since his return from sabbatical. He attacked the Modi government on the land bill and said that the government had failed the farmers.

How Ronald Ross discovered malaria-mosquito link

How Ronald Ross discovered malaria-mosquito link

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'This proved that whatever was growing in the mosquito's gut was a parasite -- it was almost certainly the malarial parasite.'

N-deal: Why the UPA can't wait for 6 months

N-deal: Why the UPA can't wait for 6 months

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

For completely different reasons, the Manmohan Singh government and Bush administration have unspeakable concerns in ensuring that somehow the nuclear deal is wrapped up before the dogs of war are let loose in the Middle East.

Rahul's return: Cong gears up to ensure good show at farmers' rally

Rahul's return: Cong gears up to ensure good show at farmers' rally

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Congress is pulling out all the stops to ensure the success of the farmers' rally called in New Delhi on April 19 to protest against the land bill.

'Eclipses can be predicted, not Rahul's appearance'

'Eclipses can be predicted, not Rahul's appearance'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday took a dig at Rahul Gandhi over his mysterious "leave", saying even eclipses can be predicted but not the "appearance" of the Congress vice president.

Rahul's leave from Parliament comes up in court

Rahul's leave from Parliament comes up in court

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A court at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday asked Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi to appear before it latest by May 8 in a defamation case filed against him by a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionary for allegedly saying that Mahatma Gandhi's assassin was an RSS member.

Deva makes a good comeback in Adaavadi

Deva makes a good comeback in Adaavadi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The music review.

Brawn says Ferrari come first

Brawn says Ferrari come first

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn has made clear that he favours a return to the Italian team over Formula One rivals when he completes a sabbatical at the end of the year.

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Focus on Rahul, Pant as India continue auditions for next year's T20 WC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Besides KL Rahul, another individual who would like to answer his critics with solid performances is Pant.

Pole vault star Isinbayeva to retire after Rio Olympics

Pole vault star Isinbayeva to retire after Rio Olympics

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Russian star pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva said on Wednesday she plans to retire after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she has her sights sets on a third Olympic gold.

'I missed acting!'

'I missed acting!'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'When you have a kid at home, it takes up all your time. I would rather spend time with my child than spend hours waiting in a van for a shot. I am happy -- and excited -- to be back but I am also happy that I had a sabbatical.' Lara Dutta Bhupati discusses her upcoming work.

Bollywood's unemployed stars

Bollywood's unemployed stars

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Joginder Tuteja lists the actors, who are yet to announce their next ventures.

Former United, Barca manager Van Gaal ends career after family tragedy

Former United, Barca manager Van Gaal ends career after family tragedy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Former Manchester United and Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal ended his coaching career following a family tragedy.

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to work towards becoming 'financially independent'.

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Indian Cricket in 2019: Kohli 'The King' on field, Ganguly 'The Maharaj' off it

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Virat Kohli and Indian cricket remained an enduring love story and Sourav Ganguly held out promise for a path-breaking reign off the field in a year during which the country finally embraced pink ball Tests. There were the heartbreaks, the biggest one being a World Cup semi-final exit, and not to forget the anxious wait on what Mahendra Singh Dhoni might do next after being on a sabbatical for half the year.

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Nitin Nohria to step down as Harvard Business School dean

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

In a letter to the Business School community on Wednesday, Nohria said he will step down from the position of dean of the Harvard Business School (HBS) on June 30, 2020, after a decade in the role.

'Instagram has given my career a boost'

'Instagram has given my career a boost'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

'I have started getting a lot of messages from people, directors, photographers...and I realised the importance of being visible.'

Abhijeet Sawant: Movie star?

Abhijeet Sawant: Movie star?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

First look: Mangal Pandey's Jwala

First look: Mangal Pandey's Jwala

Rediff.com8 Jul 2005

Amisha Patel plays Jwala, a village girl, in the Ketan Mehta epic.

Test your Bat-knowledge

Test your Bat-knowledge

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Take this quiz and see how much you know!

Rahul extends leave yet again, likely to be back around March 20

Rahul extends leave yet again, likely to be back around March 20

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Gandhi will miss the party's march against the land bill in UP.

ITC sponsoring sports events again

ITC sponsoring sports events again

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Soccer Extras: Everton appoint Ancelotti as new manager

Soccer Extras: Everton appoint Ancelotti as new manager

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Why should US have a role in J&K?

Why should US have a role in J&K?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2004

LIC's perks for clerks

LIC's perks for clerks

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Geeta Anand hooks Harrison Ford

Geeta Anand hooks Harrison Ford

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

'It is Malini, not Sridevi'

'It is Malini, not Sridevi'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2004

Rafter calls it a day

Rafter calls it a day

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Rahul Gandhi to return to Delhi on April 15?

Rahul Gandhi to return to Delhi on April 15?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is on a long sabbatical, is likely to return on April 15 ahead of Congress' proposed Kisan rally in New Delhi on April 19 against the Land Acquisition Bill brought out by the Narendra Modi government.

'The last couple of years have been very good'

'The last couple of years have been very good'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

'My journey as an actor started to evolve when Web series started blowing out in a big way.' 'I lucked out because Inside Edge was one of the first big shows so that gave me a good platform, and led to more opportunities.' 'Web series have an ensemble star cast, and the characters are well written.' 'It's not only about a hero or a villain.'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Arun Jaitley: Modi's 'precious diamond'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

A consensus builder, Jaitley was regarded by some as Modi's original 'Chanakya'.

Meet Spain's new football coach

Meet Spain's new football coach

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Luis Enrique's new task is to rebuild a Spain team that ruled international football between 2008 and 2012 by winning successive European Championships and the 2010 World Cup but have been deeply disappointing at their last three international tournaments.

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

'The Art of Leaving': Gavaskar got it right, Kapil Dev didn't but what about Dhoni?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The continued suspense over Mahendra Singh Dhoni's future has revived the debate on whether the biggest icons in Indian cricket know when the time is right to bow out of the scene gracefully.

Newsbytes!

Newsbytes!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2003

Southbytes!

Southbytes!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2003

Southbytes!