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Attack on Saif: Auto driver grilled, says I didn't...

Attack on Saif: Auto driver grilled, says I didn't...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The auto-rickshaw driver who rushed Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan to the hospital was called by Mumbai Police for questioning on Saturday.

It's Maha Shivratri

It's Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

154 Hindu pilgrims from India have traveled to Pakistan's Katas Raj Mahadev Temple to celebrate Maha Shivratri.

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party's top leadership on Friday, 12 days after the party ousted the Congress in the assembly polls.

'India Took Me To A Higher Place'

'India Took Me To A Higher Place'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'Youngsters in India look up to the West as if it is the biggest accomplishment they need in life. It breaks my heart.'

Hai Junoon Review: Mindless Fluff

Hai Junoon Review: Mindless Fluff

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The plot goes pretty much as expected but the Hai Junoon team seem to have sat with a check list of issues that affect today's teenagers, and ticked the ones used in the show, observes Deepa Gahlot.

An hour before being named CM, Bhajan Lal Sharma sat in the last row

An hour before being named CM, Bhajan Lal Sharma sat in the last row

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

A group photo taken at the Bharatiya Janata Party office in Jaipur ahead of Tuesday's legislature party meeting showed Bhajan Lal Sharma in the very last row.

Kids' Pix: Shloka, Princess Of Expressions

Kids' Pix: Shloka, Princess Of Expressions

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Share your favourite pix and videos of your kids, your nieces, your nephews and grandkids with Rediff.com. Write in to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: My Kids). Please mention your children's names and ages and share a favourite anecdote about them.

Kalpwasis Immersed In Worship At Kumbh

Kalpwasis Immersed In Worship At Kumbh

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Kalpwasis are devout Hindus who spend the month of Magh -- the 11th month on the Hindu calendar -- at the Sangam in Prayagraj, listening to sermons, singing bhajans and observing rituals of their faith.

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Shah Rukh, Rajinikanth, Alia Make WAVES With Modi

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Bollywood's biggest stars arrived at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on May 1 to take part in the inaugural edition of World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

Third generation of Bhajan Lal family wins Adampur

Third generation of Bhajan Lal family wins Adampur

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

BJP candidate and former chief minister Bhajan Lal's grandson Bhavya Bishnoi on Sunday defeated his nearest rival and Congress nominee Jai Prakash in the Adampur assembly seat by-election, retaining the family bastion.

Lathmar Holi Marks Start Of Mathura's Colorful Celebrations

Lathmar Holi Marks Start Of Mathura's Colorful Celebrations

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Traditional Lathmar Holi festivities commenced in Nandagaon on Sunday, marking the beginning of the week-long Holi celebrations in Mathura.

Holi: Where Women Take The Lead!

Holi: Where Women Take The Lead!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

In the small village of Nagar in Tonk, Rajasthan, Holi is more than just about playing with colours -- it's about tradition, empowerment and playful mischief!

Saif thanks, pays auto driver who took him to hospital

Saif thanks, pays auto driver who took him to hospital

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has met auto-rickshaw driver Bhajan Singh Rana, who rushed him to hospital after he was injured in the knife attack at his home in Mumbai in the wee hours last week, and thanked him for the timely help.

Kohli Seeks Spiritual Solace In Vrindavan

Kohli Seeks Spiritual Solace In Vrindavan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan Dham with their children, Vamika and Akaay, to pay their respects to their spiritual guru, Premanand Maharaj.

Auto driver didn't know Saif was injured passenger

Auto driver didn't know Saif was injured passenger

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

An auto rickshaw driver in Mumbai unknowingly ferried Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan to Lilavati Hospital in the early hours of Thursday. The driver, Bhajan Singh Rana, said he only realized the passenger was the actor when he arrived at the hospital and requested a stretcher. Saif Ali Khan, who was injured with blood-soaked clothes, had been dropped off by a woman and others near the actor's residence. The auto driver said he did not charge Saif Ali Khan for the ride and that the actor was accompanied by his young son, Taimur.

5 memorable Ram bhajans from Hindi films

5 memorable Ram bhajans from Hindi films

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

On the occasion of Ram Navmi, five Ram bhajans from Hindi films that you probably haven't heard, but should right away.

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Santoor maestro Bhajan Sopori dies at 73 after battle against cancer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The last rites will be held at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Friday.

Horror On The Highway

Horror On The Highway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

An LPG tanker collided with multiple vehicles on Friday, leading to a massive fireball that turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway into an inferno, killing at least eight people and engulfing more than 30 vehicles in flames.

'Maha Kumbh is not a hub of glamour and 5-star culture'

'Maha Kumbh is not a hub of glamour and 5-star culture'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Since the beginning of the Maha Kumbh last month, many influencers, models and actors have had their brief moment in the sun of virality: model-turned-sadhvi Harsha Richaria, garland seller Mona Lisa, 'IIT baba' Abhay Singh and actor Mamata Kulkarni to name a few.

Union minister Meghwal apologises after Meerabai remarks spark row

Union minister Meghwal apologises after Meerabai remarks spark row

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has apologized for his remarks about revered poet-saint Meerabai, which drew significant backlash on social media. Meghwal's comments, made during a recent program in Sikar, sparked criticism, particularly from the Rajput community, which demanded an apology from him. He said he has immense respect for Meerabai and "expresses regret and asks for forgiveness" if his words had hurt anybody. The minister had said that Meerabai was troubled not by her husband but by her brother-in-law, who wanted to marry her after her husband's death.

Nashik top cop junks order banning bhajans on loudspeaker before azaan

Nashik top cop junks order banning bhajans on loudspeaker before azaan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Jayant Naiknavare, who took over as the Nashik commissioner of police last week, has cancelled the order given by his predecessor Deepak Pandey over loudspeakers.

Kinnar akhara opens doors for transgenders to Kumbh Mela

Kinnar akhara opens doors for transgenders to Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The Akhil Bharatiya Kinnar Akhara is the 14th akhara at the Maha Kumbh.

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

BJP MLA Fights BJP Government On Corruption

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I gave enough evidence and proof to punish corrupt officials.' 'But my own government has not filed any FIR against such officials.'

SEE: Modi sings bhajans at Ravidas temple

SEE: Modi sings bhajans at Ravidas temple

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Greeting people, the prime minister tweeted a media report about ongoing work at the expansion and beautification of the temple at the saint's birthplace in Varanasi, also his parliamentary constituency.

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Lata Mangeshkar's Ram bhajans for Modi and you

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

After Prime Minister Modi performed the bhoomi puja for the Ram temple, Lata Mangeshkar picked her favourite Ram bhajans.

Mahayuti Supporters Throng Azad Maidan

Mahayuti Supporters Throng Azad Maidan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra in a grand ceremony at Azad Maidan in Mumbai.

Archery WC: Indian recurve mixed team bag bronze

Archery WC: Indian recurve mixed team bag bronze

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

India finish with four medals in World Cup Stage 3.

Saif attack suspect held in Chhattisgarh, his name is...

Saif attack suspect held in Chhattisgarh, his name is...

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has detained a suspect in connection with the knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan at Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh. The suspect was traveling by a Mumbai-Howrah train and held at Durg in the afternoon. Mumbai Police were informed about the development and their team will reach here by late evening.

India's archers stumble: Women lose Olympic qualifier

India's archers stumble: Women lose Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

India women archers suffered a shock 3-5 loss to lower-ranked Ukraine in the pre-quarterfinals of the Final Olympic Qualifier.

Deepika flops as India's women archers crash out

Deepika flops as India's women archers crash out

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Indian women's archery team endured a forgettable outing as they went down 0-6 to the Netherlands in the quarters.

'I Said, 'I'm Fine. I'm Not Going To Die'

'I Said, 'I'm Fine. I'm Not Going To Die'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'He had a knife in each hand.' 'And something just kind of took over and I just grabbed him.'

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on August 3, 2024

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Following is India's schedule on Day 7 of the Paris Olympics on Friday: (All timings in IST)

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu pilgrimage, commenced in Prayagraj, India on Monday, with over 40 lakh people taking the first holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the event, which runs until February 26, will elevate India's ancient cultural and religious traditions to global prominence.

40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

40 Years Ago This Day, A PM Was Killed

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Indira Gandhi was murdered by her bodyguards on the morning of October 31, 1984. Her death sparked off horrific anti-Sikh riots, killing over 3,000 innocent Indians.

'Balasaheb Thackeray Never Gave Up'

'Balasaheb Thackeray Never Gave Up'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'In Independent India's politics you will not find any leader of a political party who has not contested elections or not held a powerful post.' 'It was only Balasaheb who never contested elections or held a post.' On the occasion of Balasaheb Thackeray's 99th birth anniversary, close aide Subhash Desai recalls vignettes about the Shiv Sena founder.

2 days on, 30 police teams on lookout, Saif's attacker still on run

2 days on, 30 police teams on lookout, Saif's attacker still on run

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The attacker's face was captured in CCTV footage. The video showed the assailant, wearing a red scarf and carrying a backpack, scurrying down the stairs from the sixth floor of the 'Satguru Sharan' building, where Khan lives, at around 2.30 am.

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

1.5 cr take holy dip daring intense cold as Maha Kumbh begins

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, began in Prayagraj, India, with millions taking a dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Devotees from across India and the world converged for the 45-day event, which is considered to be a particularly auspicious one this year due to celestial alignments. The event is a major logistical challenge for the government, which has implemented several crowd-control measures and security measures to ensure the safety of the millions of pilgrims.

India secures Archery team spots for Paris Olympics

India secures Archery team spots for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Based on the latest world rankings, India's archers secured team quota places for both the men's and women's categories at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

'Rafisaab Has Not Left Us'

'Rafisaab Has Not Left Us'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'He used to do his homework before singing a song.' 'He used to find out who the hero of the movie would be or the situation in which the song would play in the film.' 'Accordingly, he moulded his voice.' 'For example, he sang Tel Maalish and Main Bambai Ka Babu for Johnny Walker in Johnny Walker style.' 'He would sing in different tones for Shammi Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Guru Dutt.'