News for 'saran'

6 top AAI officials suspended for graft

6 top AAI officials suspended for graft

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Six senior Airports Authority of India officials have been suspended after a preliminary CBI probe found them allegedly favouring a private firm while awarding ground handling service contracts at some airports.

Apathy towards missing kids displays our ugliest trait

Apathy towards missing kids displays our ugliest trait

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

What happens to children who never find their way home, or who do after an interim, is symptomatic of a society so violent that violence is banal, says Mitali Saran

The HOTTEST IIFA gals over the years? VOTE!

The HOTTEST IIFA gals over the years? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

We look through the style file of the show, through the years.

Bihar cop approaches astrologer for cracking robbery case

Bihar cop approaches astrologer for cracking robbery case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

In an unusual incident, a junior police officer in Bihar's Saran district sought the help of a Haridwar-based astrologer to solve a bank robbery case, the biggest-ever in the area, of Rs1.25 crore. He apparently approached the astrologer after his department 'failed' to make a breakthrough.

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion faces suspension

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion faces suspension

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Under attack from opposition, the Bihar government has initiated process to take action against a senior Indian Police Service officer, for allegedly demanding Rs 10 crore as extortion from a liquor mafia, an official on Saturday said.

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Why we must watch Meel Patthar

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

'We are a young nation. But I wanted to explore the conflict between the young and the old.' 'The cynicism of people who have lived it versus the optimism and naivete of the young.'

Look who we spotted at fashion week!

Look who we spotted at fashion week!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Is this Shahid and Mira's first fashion outing?

HC orders removal of two 'corrupt' IAS officers from NOIDA

HC orders removal of two 'corrupt' IAS officers from NOIDA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

In a landmark verdict, the Allahabad high court on Thursday ordered immediate removal of NOIDA chairman Rakesh Bahadur and chief executive officer Sanjeev Saran on account of their shady past record.

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion, threat

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion, threat

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

The Bihar government has filed a First Information Report against Alok Kumar, a senior Indian Police Service officer, who is the deputy inspector general of Saran in Bihar, for allegedly demanding Rs 10 crore from a liquor mafia and threatening him with dire consequences, a police official on Sunday said.

Let's talk about sex, baby

Let's talk about sex, baby

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

India's ears turn red every time the three-letter word is mentioned - even as its population and sexual violence balloon - and that has to change, explains Mitali Saran

Rivers in spate, flood situation grim in Bihar

Rivers in spate, flood situation grim in Bihar

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

With the rise in level of the Ganga, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has expressed apprehension of further rise in water level by Monday in view of release of water from Bansagar dam as flood-like situation prevailed in the state.

Pix: Shriya's sari is so sexy!

Pix: Shriya's sari is so sexy!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Check out the celebrities in attendance on Day One of the fashion week.

Antony in LS: India won't cede any part to China

Antony in LS: India won't cede any part to China

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Rubbishing reports that China has occupied Indian territory in Ladakh, Defence Minister A K Antony on Friday asserted that there is no question of ceding any part of the country and all steps are being taken to safeguard national security.

Mid-day meal not served in 8,000 Bihar schools due to boycott

Mid-day meal not served in 8,000 Bihar schools due to boycott

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Mid-day meals for students in Bihar could not be served in over 20 per cent schools on Thursday as primary school teachers boycotted the duties, with the state government calling the decision as irresponsible and said it would inform the Supreme Court.

Bal Thackeray was a cartoonist, and not a bad one at that

Bal Thackeray was a cartoonist, and not a bad one at that

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

It is a shame that a bright man with a clear political agenda should have arrogated to himself the right to say things deeply offensive to other people, but trampled on the right to a contrary opinion, says Mitali Saran

Why India MUST analyse China's world view

Why India MUST analyse China's world view

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Former Indian foreign secretary Shyam Saran, while delivering the Second Annual K Subrahmanyam Memorial Lecture, speaks on what India needs to know about China's world view. The concluding part of the two-part series.

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Selective relaxation in non-containment areas from April 20

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

The joint secretary also said a high-level task force to work on frontiers of science related to vaccines and drug testing was formed on Sunday.

WATCH: Ram Charan Teja's grand wedding

WATCH: Ram Charan Teja's grand wedding

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Telugu actor Ram Charan Teja tied the knot with Upasana Kamineni in a grand ceremony today.

WATCH: Ram Charan Teja's sangeet ceremony

WATCH: Ram Charan Teja's sangeet ceremony

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Cousin Allu Arjun and actor Venkatesh arrive, among many others for the sangeet.

Bollywood Stars celebrate Bhai Dooj

Bollywood Stars celebrate Bhai Dooj

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourtie Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Will the young leaders please stand up? Bah, never mind

Will the young leaders please stand up? Bah, never mind

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The women of this country had better dig in, because in the fight for gender justice, their young leaders aren't necessarily on their team. Mitali Saran examines

Video: Shriya catwalks for Sabyasachi

Video: Shriya catwalks for Sabyasachi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Ace designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee showcased his handloom products, as part of the Handloom Week 2010 in Chennai.

Cold claims 22 more lives in Bihar,toll touches 48

Cold claims 22 more lives in Bihar,toll touches 48

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The prevailing cold wave has claimed 22 more lives in Bihar, taking the total number of deaths in the state due to inclement weather to 48, an official on Tuesday said.

Doha's 'gateway' to nowhere

Doha's 'gateway' to nowhere

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

India has completely failed to uphold its key interests at climate talks, which have fallen short of their 20-year mission.

How India must deal with an ascendant China

How India must deal with an ascendant China

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Former Indian foreign secretary Shyam Saran, while delivering the Second Annual K Subrahmanyam Memorial Lecture, speaks on what India needs to know about China's world view. The first of a two part series

Tej Pratap quits party post, says no rivalry with Tejashwi

Tej Pratap quits party post, says no rivalry with Tejashwi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The announcement comes amid rumours that Tej Pratap would be causing a split in the party.

MUST READ! How India can steal China's thunder

MUST READ! How India can steal China's thunder

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

One of the chapters in the document titled 'Asian Theatre' has quite elaborate comments on China, and opines that India's China strategy has to strike a careful balance between cooperation and competition, economic and political interests, bilateral and regional contexts. Rediff.com publishes verbatim a part of the chapter 'Asian Theatre'.

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Pak-based terror groups named in BRICS declaration for first time

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The BRICS also called upon all nations to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating terrorism including countering radicalisation and blocking terror financing sources.

Go, get out there with a placard

Go, get out there with a placard

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Mitali Saran believes that a little yelling in the streets can help the government to prioritise the work it does or facilitates on the ground

Rabri assaulted, threw me out of home at midnight, charges daughter-in-law

Rabri assaulted, threw me out of home at midnight, charges daughter-in-law

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Mahila Thana station house officer Arti Kumari Jaiswal arrived at the spot and told reporters, "The girl seems to be in a state of shock and hence we are taking her along to the police station and wait for the time till she is able to record her statement coherently. An FIR will be lodged based on her testimony and investigations and further action will follow."

Pix: South stars hot up 2011 calendar

Pix: South stars hot up 2011 calendar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Check out the sizzling photographs.

Pics: Kriti, Bhumi, Parineeti step out in style

Pics: Kriti, Bhumi, Parineeti step out in style

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Here's looking at the latest style outings of these B-town beauties. Do they impress you?

Cops let jailed gangster visit home on way to court

Cops let jailed gangster visit home on way to court

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

In clear violation of rules, Satish Pandey, a notorious gangster who is currently lodged in Chapra jail, was allowed to visit his house on his way to a court by the escorting police team. M I Khan reports.

Is freedom of speech a principle worth defending?

Is freedom of speech a principle worth defending?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Freedom of expression cannot be constrained when it comes to books and encouraged when it comes to violence, says Mitali Saran

India has voted for politics of empowerment NOT entitlement

India has voted for politics of empowerment NOT entitlement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

In foreign affairs, reform and the Kashmir valley, is New Delhi is ignoring chances for long-term advantage? Asks Shyam Saran

PIX: Chiranjeevi celebrates birthday with Bachchans, Sridevi, Kamal Haasan

PIX: Chiranjeevi celebrates birthday with Bachchans, Sridevi, Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

A look at the grand party pictures.

PIX: Kareena, Anushka, Deepika look gorgeous at an awards show

PIX: Kareena, Anushka, Deepika look gorgeous at an awards show

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

A look at the arrivals of the Lux Golden Rose Awards 2016.

PIX: Shriya, Giselle look hot in Swarovski Gems

PIX: Shriya, Giselle look hot in Swarovski Gems

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Check out these hot showstoppers.

For Advani's rally, JP's birthplace finally gets electricity

For Advani's rally, JP's birthplace finally gets electricity

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Electricity has finally reached Sitabdiara village, the birth place of legendry socialist leader Jayaprakash Narayan, 64 years after independence. Thanks to Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani launching his anti-corruption 'rath yatra' from this village in Bihar's Saran district, it has finally received an electrical connection. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday inaugurated a power project, barely two hours before he is scheduled to flag off Advani's yatra.

PIX: When Tamil actresses got the wet look right

PIX: When Tamil actresses got the wet look right

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

These women look sexy when wet!