Prashant

Rediff.com » News » Prashant

News for Prashant

News
Business
Movies
Sports

The Coming Dementia Epidemic

Around 7.4 per cent of Indians aged 60 and above are affected by dementia.This number is expected to rise from the current 8.8 million to 17 million by 2036, marking a 97 per cent increase. Kindly......

Allahabad HC judge may face SC collegium over VHP event speech

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who purportedly made controversial statements at a Vishva Hindu Parishad function, is likely to appear before the Supreme Court Collegium soon to explain his stand on......

SC takes note of Allahabad HC judge's remark at VHP event

Stepping in, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sought details from the Allahabad High Court on controversial remarks of its judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event that drew flak from......

INDIA bloc to move SC over EVM concerns in Maharashtra polls

The opposition INDIA bloc in Maharashtra is set to move the Supreme Court over alleged manipulation of EVMs in the recent assembly elections. IMAGE: An electoral officials shows the EVM to parties......

For how long freebies can be given to migrant workers? SC asks Centre

The Supreme Court asked on Monday while stressing the need for creating job opportunities and capacity building for migrant workers being given free ration since the COVID pandemic. IMAGE: A view......

Goodbye Skipper!

'He asserted in his usual jovial style that he was not an MBA like his audience at IIM-Ahmedabad but perhaps had an even better business degree: MBB'.'He went on to explain to his perplexed, blue......

Shashi Ruia, co-founder of Essar group, passes away

Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia has died after a prolonged illness. He was 80. IMAGE: Shashi Ruia (left) and Ravi Ruia. Photograph: PTI Photo/Rediff Archives Ruia, who co-founded......

Better demand trends upgrade Indian Hotels to prfit suite

After a quiet April-June quarter in 2024-25 (FY25), the operational and financial performance of India’s largest listed hotel company, Indian Hotels Company, clearly rebounded in the......

At Rs 1.2 trn, IPO mopup set to hit new high in 2024

The calendar year 2024 is set to go down as the best year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in terms of funds raised. Photograph: Kind courtesy Geralt/Pixabay Following the IPOs of food......

IPO rush: 8 cos looking to raise Rs 60,000 cr in Oct-Nov

The primary market will remain abuzz with more than half a dozen companies, including Hyundai Motor India, Swiggy, and NTPC Green Energy, lined up initial public offerings over the next two months......

'Be The Light'

Film folk are celebrating Diwali with a lot of light and love on social media. Photograph: Kind courtesy Parineeti Chopra/Instagram 'Wish you all a CHAMKILA Diwali!' says Parineeti Chopra. ......

Ullozhukku Review: Must Watch!

What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises and yet grow with its characters, observes Divya Nair. When you think of the rains, one of the most common......

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Being disciplined is also very important.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia receives her Grand Prix award from actor Viola Davis at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, May 25, 2024. Photograph: Reuters Payal......

Meet Mr And Mrs of Bollywood

Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor play a pair of newlyweds supporting each other's dreams over their mutual love for cricket in Sharan Sharma's curious romance, Mr and Mrs Mahi. Besides its cheerful......

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Gaikwad leads strong Maharashtra response after Iyer's ton lifts Mumbai IMAGE: RUturaj Gaikwad celebrate with team-mates. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Ruturaj Gaikwad hit an unbeaten 80 to lead a......

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Ankit Kalsi hit his maiden double ton for Himachal Pradesh against Uttarakhand in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Dharamsala......

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

IMAGE: Despite qualifying for the Olympic Games, there is no official statement providing reason for Abha Khatua's omission from the list. Photograph: Abha Khatua/X A total of 117 athletes will be......

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

IMAGE: CSK and RCB will face off in their final league match, looking to become the fourth team to qualify for the playoffs. Photograph: BCCI Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fairytale resurgent run......

Rediff News