News for 'satyajit'

'Soumitra Chatterjee was an extraordinary editor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee was an extraordinary editor'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Indian social activist and writer Mahasweta Devi showers praises on Soumitra Chatterjee.

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine promising, but...: Scientists

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine promising, but...: Scientists

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Doses of the vaccine were given to 1,077 healthy adults aged between 18 and 55 in five United Kingdom hospitals in April and May as part of the phase one clinical trial.

Maharshtra bowlers restrict Tamil Nadu

Maharshtra bowlers restrict Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Maharashtra came up with an impressive bowling effort to restrict last year's finalist Tamil Nadu to 273 for nine in their first innings at stumps on the opening day of the third round Ranji Trophy Group B match in Chennai.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

Your favourite Soumitra Chatterjee movie? Write in!

Your favourite Soumitra Chatterjee movie? Write in!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Here's celebrating the veteran Bengali actor.

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Scientists around the world, including in India, suggest it hasn't been tested properly given the time constraint and there may not be enough evidence to prove its efficacy.

Sherlock Holmes and the tragedy of Feluda

Sherlock Holmes and the tragedy of Feluda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The contrast in the fates of Arthur Conan Doyle's and Satyajit Ray's super sleuths is a study in despair, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

'I was influenced by Soumitrada when I wrote Parineeta'

'I was influenced by Soumitrada when I wrote Parineeta'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Pradeep Sarkar praises Soumitra Chatterjee.

Dadasaheb Phalke award for actor Soumitra Chatterjee

Dadasaheb Phalke award for actor Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The actor is mostly known for his collaborations with the much-loved Satyajit Ray.

Is 'localised' herd immunity behind dip in India's Covid count?

Is 'localised' herd immunity behind dip in India's Covid count?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

While there is a glimmer of hope and India's COVID-19 numbers are on a definite decline for a combination of reasons, a vaccination programme continues to be important, particularly given the presence of a mutant, more transmissible strain, several experts said while cautioning against infection upticks ahead.

As India preps for vaccine, cold storage facilities seen critical

As India preps for vaccine, cold storage facilities seen critical

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Some vaccine frontrunners are in advanced stages of trial and could hit the market by early next year, making the task of securing "last mile connectivity" and ensuring that nothing goes wrong before the shot is administered more urgent.

Aamir Khan: I am scared about my TV show

Aamir Khan: I am scared about my TV show

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Aamir Khan spoke about his new TV show Satyamev Jayate.

Scientists find higher viral load in asymptomatic Covid patients

Scientists find higher viral load in asymptomatic Covid patients

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The researchers, including those from the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) in Hyderabad, advise testing asymptomatic primary and secondary contacts followed by surveillance.

Maharashtra: Ordinary workers marginalised in Youth Congress poll

Maharashtra: Ordinary workers marginalised in Youth Congress poll

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

In the so-called 'democratic' elections within the Congress, family ties and money power rule. The election held for various posts of the Maharahstra Youth Congress on Tuesday was no exception. Vishwajit Kadam, son of Congress leader and state minister Patangrao Kadam, was elected the president of the Maharashtra state youth Congress. Satyajit Tambe, nephew of state Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, was elected the vice-president.

Theatre guru Satyadev Dubey passes away

Theatre guru Satyadev Dubey passes away

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Renowned director, actor and screenplay writer Satyadev Dubey passed away in Mumbai on Sunday morning after suffering from a prolonged illness. He was 75.

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.' 'It's time to move on.' 'How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?'

Celebs hail Mamata's London plan

Celebs hail Mamata's London plan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Celebrities like veteran Bengali actor and chairman of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute Ranjit Mullick and percussionist Tanmoy Bose want Mamata's promise to be viewed not in its face value but in its spirit.

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

'We are chasing good stories and storytellers'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'When you are crafting a story, it's always important to see how authentic that story is because if it is authentic and rooted, it will stand the test of time.'

Jaya Prada: There is no life without Pranayam

Jaya Prada: There is no life without Pranayam

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

The actress talks abot her Malayalam film and her political career.

Aparna Sen's father, a noted film critic, dead

Aparna Sen's father, a noted film critic, dead

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Chidananda Dasgupta was 89.

Aamir Khan extends support to Zokkomon

Aamir Khan extends support to Zokkomon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

European economic woes  & delusions of stability

European economic woes & delusions of stability

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Eurozone's financial contingency plan is trying to solve the problem of excessive debt with even more debt.

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

One of India's greatest actors -- someone who acted in 14 Satyajit Ray films -- doesn't get good movie roles anymore.

Veteran actor N Viswanathan dead

Veteran actor N Viswanathan dead

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

The actor and educationist who essayed roles in over 100 Bengali, Tamil and English films, died in Kolkata following a heart attack, his family said.

'Lagaan broke all rules'

'Lagaan broke all rules'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Lagaan documentary filmmaker Satyajit Bhatkal talks about his amazing experience.

Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital, suffering from pneumonia

Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital, suffering from pneumonia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The actor was rushed to hospital in the wee hours of Saturday due to respiratory problems.

Mysskin wages war in Yudham Sei

Mysskin wages war in Yudham Sei

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The filmmaker/actor gets candid about his latest Tamil film.

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

As worries over India's COVID-19 spike mount -- the country added 75,809 cases on Tuesday to take its tally to 42,80,422 -- scientists are grappling with the pivotal issue of antibodies and trying to understand how they impact on the progression of the disease.

Succession war hots up in Sai Baba's Puttaparthi

Succession war hots up in Sai Baba's Puttaparthi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

As Puttaparthi continues to be on tensed over the deteriorating health of Sathya Sai Baba, the names of his caregiver, Satyajit and his nephew R J Ratnakar are emerging as possible persons who may have a bigger say in the Satya Sai Baba Central Trust, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

The amazing Smita Patil

The amazing Smita Patil

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

As the legendary actress's work is celebrated in New York, a sister remembers her beloved Smi.

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'In the early years of this century, barely 10 years after liberalisation, drinking Coke was still cool,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.

Desperately seeking Apu's room

Desperately seeking Apu's room

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Robert Hirschfield goes looking for the space he made his own from the moment he saw Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray's The World of Apu.

10 Best Bollywood Movies of the Decade

10 Best Bollywood Movies of the Decade

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Here's a year-wise toast to the most groundbreaking films that hit the screens between 2001 and 2010.

We will get down to team building: Gaekwa

We will get down to team building: Gaekwa

Rediff.com5 Dec 2010

Relieved that the Kochi team has got the Board of Control for Cricket in India's nod to play in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, Satyajit Singh Gaekwad on Sunday said the franchisee will get down to business to build the side for the Twenty20 event.

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Harshad Mehta is chairman of Kochi IPL franchise

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Embroiled in a major controversy over its stakeholders, the Kochi IPL franchisee on Thursday effected a change in its top management, appointing Dubai-based businessman Harshad Mehta as its Chairman.

'You cannot kill trade'

'You cannot kill trade'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'When you oppose a policy, you are labelled anti-government.' 'The problem is, the policymakers have never done any business in their lives.'

60 years later, the house where Pather Panchali was shot

60 years later, the house where Pather Panchali was shot

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

We re-visit the location of Satyajit Ray's first masterpiece.

60 years later, the house where Pather Panchali was shot

60 years later, the house where Pather Panchali was shot

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

We re-visit the location of Satyajit Ray's first masterpiece.

Bencherifa, Mohun Bagan part ways

Bencherifa, Mohun Bagan part ways

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Mohun Bagan's Moroccan coach Karim Bencherifa stepped down on Thursday following the club's ongoing poor performance in the I-League this season. Former Mohun Bagan midfielder Satyajit Chatterjee was named the team's coach for the remainder of the season.