News for 'silver-jubilee'

Lalu addresses RJD workers, slams Modi-Nitish duo

Lalu addresses RJD workers, slams Modi-Nitish duo

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Appearing on national television to mark the silver jubilee of the party he founded in 1997 after breaking away from the Janata Dal, Prasad, who is suffering from many ailments and convalescing at his MP daughter Misa Bharti's residence in New Delhi, recalled his struggles for OBC quota and the fight for the rights of the weaker sections.

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

'One film out of X number of films works and...'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'...you start running after the star.' 'If the star says yes to the film, the ecosystem supports it.' 'The biggest cog in the wheel of the ecosystem is the audience and we forget that.'

Uniform civil code priority for Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Uniform civil code priority for Uttarakhand CM Dhami

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Dhami will continue as the Uttarakhand chief minister, the BJP said on Monday, ending the 11-day suspense over it.

Mukesh Ambani for urgent policy steps to make 2G 'part of history'

Mukesh Ambani for urgent policy steps to make 2G 'part of history'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Earlier, Ambani had announced that RIL's telecom arm Jio will strive to make India free of 2G by migrating from feature phones to an affordable smartphone.

'My style of songs will never get old'

'My style of songs will never get old'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I miss the 1980s era.'

83' heroes unveil diamond-studded bat

83' heroes unveil diamond-studded bat

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The cricket bat, adorned with 25-carat diamonds will be auctioned at Lord's on June 25 with the proceeds going to equally to all the 15 members of the winning team.

Kalam: Trying to bridge the urban-rural divide

Kalam: Trying to bridge the urban-rural divide

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

PURA is a word that Kalam has been repeating for the past two years. Unfortunately, the politicians in our country and the bureaucrats have not taken up the war cry that Kalam has initiated.

Amid family feud, Akhilesh to begin 'Vikas Rath Yatra'

Amid family feud, Akhilesh to begin 'Vikas Rath Yatra'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Through the yatra the UP CM would try to send the message that he was in the driver's seat, notwithstanding all the hue and cry within the party.

Mahajan diffident over praise

Mahajan diffident over praise

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Diffident over the praise for organising the Bharatiya Janata Party silver jubilee national convention, Pramod Mahajan Friday said its success has not affected his stature in the party.

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'

Why Ritesh loves the movies

Why Ritesh loves the movies

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Technopark to create 45,000 fresh IT jobs

Technopark to create 45,000 fresh IT jobs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Technopark, which is poised to celebrate its silver Jubilee next year, provides direct employment to 45,000 IT/ITeS professionals through its 330 IT companies.

Priyadarshan: Lizzy and I are together

Priyadarshan: Lizzy and I are together

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

'I can't express enough gratitude for her presence in my life,' claims the director about his wife.

Take steps to eliminate insider trading: PM to Sebi

Take steps to eliminate insider trading: PM to Sebi

Rediff.com24 May 2013

It will encourage small investors to turn to equities.

How Lata Mangeshkar Proved Dilip Kumar Wrong

How Lata Mangeshkar Proved Dilip Kumar Wrong

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

"Those words stung me to such an extent that the following morning itself I started, seriously, learning Urdu with the sole idea of proving the great Dilip Kumar wrong."

Theory of 'son-of-soil' unconstitutional, says Katju

Theory of 'son-of-soil' unconstitutional, says Katju

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju on Tuesday credited the country's progress to its secular and diversified system which unified people of different religions, languages and cultures.

Sam Pitroda suggests optimum usage of ICT for key sectors

Sam Pitroda suggests optimum usage of ICT for key sectors

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Applications of information and communication technology in the field of education, health, environment and agriculture will bring in a generational change among the Indian masses acording to Sam Pitroda.

Curbs on gold import will boost smuggling: Rangarajan

Curbs on gold import will boost smuggling: Rangarajan

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

D Subbarao reiterated concerns over rising gold imports and its pressure on current account deficit.

Why India must celebrate its 1971 victory

Why India must celebrate its 1971 victory

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

We celebrate Dassera and regard it as an auspicious day as a day of victory of good over evil! So was 16 December! It is time we regard this day as auspicious as Dassera in future, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

IIM-A raises Rs 380 million through alumni

IIM-A raises Rs 380 million through alumni

Rediff.com2 May 2012

The silver jubilee celebrations for the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) seems to have fructified for the institute. Having hosted several alumni meets as part of its 50 years celebrations, the premier B-school has received close to Rs 40 crore (Rs 400 million) of fund commitments from previous batches.

Chirag receives rousing welcome during 1st Bihar visit post LJP split

Chirag receives rousing welcome during 1st Bihar visit post LJP split

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Speaking to the media, Paswan said, "I am beginning Ashirvad Yatra from Hajipur because it was my father's karmbhoomi. We will hold this yatra in every district. Our only aim is to take everyone's blessings.

Mizoram enjoys peace, but clamours for progress

Mizoram enjoys peace, but clamours for progress

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Tiny state of Mizoram is called an island of peace in the disturbed Northeast. It is a landlocked hilly state spread over 21,087 square kilometer inhabited by over 10.9 lakh people who mostly follow the same religion, Christianity, and of whom 91.85 % are recorded as literate.

Pope's emissary to visit Mumbai

Pope's emissary to visit Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Pope Benedict XVI's official representative Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor is visiting Vasai, an extended suburb of Mumbai, on Wednesday.

1980 Olympians Kaushik, Ravinder succumb to COVID-19

1980 Olympians Kaushik, Ravinder succumb to COVID-19

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Former India hockey player and coach M K Kaushik on Saturday died after battling COVID-19 for the past three weeks.

25 years on  it's India's lone Test win @ Lord's

25 years on it's India's lone Test win @ Lord's

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Bikash Mohapatra looks back on the only instance of the Indian team securing a Test victory at the home of cricket.

Apoorvaragam is disappointing

Apoorvaragam is disappointing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Apoorvaragam -- Sibi Malayil's much anticipated film is worth your time only for the effort of the youngsters, otherwise a disappointment.

Venkatesh completes 25 years Telugu cinema

Venkatesh completes 25 years Telugu cinema

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the Telugu film industry, right here!

Statistical highlights: Ind vs SL, final

Statistical highlights: Ind vs SL, final

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

# Virat Kohli has aggregated 275 runs at an average of 91.66, including one hundred and two fifties, in five matches - a tally second best for India in Bangladesh.

First look: Murray's doubts over curtsy and bow

First look: Murray's doubts over curtsy and bow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Andy Murray is not sure whether to bow or not but Serena Williams is taking no chances -- she is busy practicing her curtsy.

NSG commados to get high-tech weapons

NSG commados to get high-tech weapons

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The Home Minister said the country would never forget the supreme sacrifice made by the NSG commandos during the Mumbai terror attacks.

We haven't grabbed any land, says AoL

We haven't grabbed any land, says AoL

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Amidst allegations of land grabbing, the Art of Living has decided to come clean and explain in detail as to how the land owned by it came into their possession in the first place.

Queen back at Wimbledon for first time in 33 years

Queen back at Wimbledon for first time in 33 years

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Queen Elizabeth returned to Wimbledon on Thursday for the first time in 33 years to enjoy Britain's Andy Murray win his Centre Court match with regal ease. The monarch certainly brings good luck to British players. The last time she visited the tournament in her 1977 Silver Jubilee year, Virginia Wade won the women's title for Britain.

1983 World Cup celebrations kick-off Sunday

1983 World Cup celebrations kick-off Sunday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

The Silver Jubilee celebrations of the historic 1983 World Cup win will kick-off on Sunday with the re-union of the champion team members for a series of programmes, including a grand felicitation by the BCCI. The BCCI will felicitate the heroes of the nation, who had grounded the mighty West Indies to clinch the coveted Cup at Lord's on June 25 in 1983.

'Paramesha Paanwala isn't fresh, but it's entertai

'Paramesha Paanwala isn't fresh, but it's entertai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Director Mahesh Babu speaks about his forthcoming film Paramesha Paanwala.

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

13,000 people attend FIA-Central Ohio's India fest

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The Federation of Indian Associations in Central Ohio marked its silver jubilee at its 10th annual India Festival, organized September 20 at the Veteran's Memorial facility in downtown Columbus, and attended by more than 13,000 people.

Kathavaraayan, a mindless outing

Kathavaraayan, a mindless outing

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Silver Jubilee Films' Kathavaraayan, starring Karan and newcomer Vidhisha, has a little of everything, but still fails to impress. Only for the undiscerning masses.

2 principals arrested for aiding Shahabuddin

2 principals arrested for aiding Shahabuddin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

They have been arrested for aiding Shahabuddin in writing the law exam.

Maruti Suzuki sales jump 22% in March

Maruti Suzuki sales jump 22% in March

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

The company also recorded its highest-ever annual sales in 2008-09 at 792,167 units as against 764,842 units in the previous fiscal, a rise of 3.57 per cent. The previous highest annual sales were in 2007-08. '2008-09 marked Maruti Suzuki's silver jubilee year in India. Over these 25 years, the company sold over 70 lakh cars in the domestic market. Additionally, over 5 lakh cars have been exported the world over,' Maruti Suzuki India said in a statement.

Shriya apologises for indecent dress

Shriya apologises for indecent dress

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The Tamil actress tendered an apology after courting controversy for donning 'indecent' attire.

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

How BLOCKBUSTER Music Was Made For Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

'We brought melody back to Hindi cinema and our songs which came straight from the heart, be it Papa Kehte Hain, Aye Mere Humsafar, Ghazab Ka Hai Din or Akele Hain To Kya Gham Hai, resonates even today.'