The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.
B V Srinivas and his team of volunteers are able to procure and pass medical supplies, including oxygen cylinders delivery at doorsteps and securing hospital admissions for COVID patients.
It was a unique celebration; there is no other instance where Harijans were feted to celebrate India's Independence, says Prakash Bhandari.
The vehicle was launched in India in 2009 with a hefty price tag of over Rs 700,000 which was slashed by Rs 160,000 later.
Badale said his franchise approached the auction with a certain aim and largely got what they wanted.
A magic moment when a musician plays a song from Bobby on an Italian street... and Dimple K starts dancing... Aww!
Rediff readers tell us what their favourite cuisine is.
Hashmatullah Shahidi was appointed as new Test and ODI captain
Surya is currently at the NCA doing his rehabilitation
As we celebrate International Women's day on March 8, meet the Indian sportswomen who have made the nation proud with their superlative performances in the sporting arena.
The Blue City is calling out to you. Are you ready?
Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.
Isha is set to tie the knot with Anand Piramal this week.
After losing 50 kg, Zareen Khan proudly posted an unedited picture flaunting her stretch marks.
They've both been scarred by the henious act of rape. Meet bravehearts Asha Singh Nirbhaya's mother, and rape survivor Seeta Prajapat who continue their fight against this terrible crime.
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Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee Droupadi Murmu who is favoured to win the battle to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
'Isn't 11.3 million Instagram followers and 1.9 million Twitter followers enough to make you feel wanted and loved as a successful star?' 'Can a huge bank balance, a fleet of fancy cars, and a big house assure you happiness and contentment in life?' 'For Sushant, it did not.'
Both CSK and RCB are based out of Dubai while the Rohit Sharma-captained Mumbai Indians are camping in Abu Dhabi.
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has called on his team-mates to show little 'desperation and hunger' as they aim to bounce back after a difficult start in IPL 2022.
'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'
Most of the cities on the list have a lot to explore and the offered accommodation in these areas are economical with highly rated services, according to trivago's 'Best Value City Index 2015'.
From Padma Lakshmi to Kareena, this season offers plentiful reasons to make your jaws drop.
Find out what India's top designers have to say about Brahmani Reddy's much-hyped wedding sari.
AIFF elections returning officer rejects nomination papers of two presidential candidates
'The situation in India is much more grave and serious than all of us think.' 'That's why it's important to defeat the BJP in 2024.'
'This is India. We have allowed ourselves to be dictated by the narrative that the BJP has set for itself.'
Reserve Bank of India's former governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday joined Rahul Gandhi during the Congress-led Bharat Jodo Yatra in Rajasthan.
In a world where age and form seem to be at odds with each other, these IPL veterans defied expectations wrote their own narratives and left us all marveling at their incredible staying power.
Uncapped players who attracted big bids at IPL auction
If you consider yourself a passionate India traveller, have a go at this quiz on fallen-off-the-map places to visit in our country.
England all-rounder Ben Stokes said he had his family's blessing to return to action in the Indian Premier League with the Rajasthan Royals after taking compassionate leave to visit his father, who is ill with brain cancer.
The challenges in a post COVID-19 world were new and unusual but unlike other Indian sports, cricket could partially redeem itself, thanks to the deep pockets of the BCCI
Nowadays, our politics is habituated to sitting on a high pedestal, hobnobbing with world leaders, generating impressions of a superpower and returning to earth for the purpose of winning elections. In contrast, the yatra never left earth, observes Shyam G Menon.
Through her Ancestral Weaves collection she gave 'the wonderful Indian weavings a universal language' at Milan.
From free salons to discounted room rates, hotels are offering it all.
'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'
Some teams have completely overhauled their squads. Others retained their core at the IPL Players Auction.
The Indian players of the Delhi Capitals team arrived, in Mumbai, on Thursday, and they will be flying out for United Arab Emirates on Sunday for the league that begins on September 19.
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