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Shinde: Maharashtra elections likely to be held in November

Shinde: Maharashtra elections likely to be held in November

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the state assembly polls are expected to be held in the second week of November and seat-sharing among the ruling allies would be finalised in the next 8 to 10 days.

How Durga Puja Brings Kajol, Rani, Sharbani Together

How Durga Puja Brings Kajol, Rani, Sharbani Together

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'

I miss my parents on Ganesh Chaturthi

I miss my parents on Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'On this day, recollecting all our divine memories, we paid obeisance to our father's beloved deity -- Lord Ganesha -- to bestow on all of us the happiness and joy and to remove all hurdles and obstacles throughout this journey of mortal life.'

Aspirants call off stir a day after UPPSC accepted their demands

Aspirants call off stir a day after UPPSC accepted their demands

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Students called off their five-day stir on Friday, a day after the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) agreed to their demand that the Provincial Civil Services Preliminary (PSC) examination should be held on a single day.

A Walk Through Little India In Singapore

A Walk Through Little India In Singapore

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Was this Chennai? Or Singapore? There's an area in Singapore that looked like a suburb of Chennai.

Tamannaah, Kiara, Kriti Give Us Ganpati Fashion

Tamannaah, Kiara, Kriti Give Us Ganpati Fashion

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Bollywood's divas have been giving us #FashionGoals for the Ganpati festival.

Is Fadnavis blaming Ajit Pawar's NCP for BJP's loss?

Is Fadnavis blaming Ajit Pawar's NCP for BJP's loss?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party's reverses in Maharashtra in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls were due to poor vote transfer from the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Thursday.

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Jharkhand records 66.18% voter turnout; no Maoist attack reported

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Nearly 13.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 9 am on Wednesday in 43 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting is underway in the first phase, officials said.

Recipe: Mayur's Mixed Dal Vadas

Recipe: Mayur's Mixed Dal Vadas

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

These hot and crispy vadas are perfect with hot chai.

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

He could have blazed a trail that few Indian judges had. It was a missed opportunity of a lifetime, notes Ramesh Menon.

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Two sons return to their dead father's village to keep alive memories, and are the only ones living in the crumbling hamlet, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.

BJP candidate against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad is...

BJP candidate against Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad is...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced on Saturday that Navya Haridas, a two-time councillor in the Kozhikode Corporation, will be the National Democratic Alliance candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election.

Ganesh Pyne tribute

Ganesh Pyne tribute

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Ganesh Pyne, one of the most legendary artists of our times, passed away after a cardiac arrest on March 12. Fellow artist Ramananda Bandyopadhyay pays tribute.

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Why is the Big Apple welcoming our pachyderms? And how is India teaching the world about living with wildlife?

PV inventory at record high; auto retail sales dip 9%

PV inventory at record high; auto retail sales dip 9%

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Automobile retail sales in India declined 9 per cent year-on-year in September amid a massive buildup of passenger vehicle inventory due to sluggish demand, dealer's body FADA said on Monday, urging original equipment manufacturers to take corrective steps. The overall registrations declined to 17,23,330 units last month from 18,99,192 units in September 2023, as most of the categories including passenger vehicles and two-wheelers witnessed a year-on-year (Y-O-Y) drop.

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

CJI Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts that shaped society, row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

While that created a stir so did the decision on his penultimate day at work with the Supreme Court rechristening its summer vacation "partial court working days", an issue that has led to criticism that the apex court judges enjoyed long breaks.

'Being A Star Is Selfish. Let's Work For The People'

'Being A Star Is Selfish. Let's Work For The People'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'You changed me, you told me what to do, you have brought me into politics.' 'I will work tirelessly for you. It is in your fingers to support me.' 'My career peak I have left to be with you.' Superstar Vijay is the latest actor to enter politics, and his speech at his new party's first public meet on Sunday offers a glimpse into his worldview.

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

As the festival began on Monday morning, idols of different shapes and sizes of the elephant-headed God, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and considered as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune, were installed at the sarvanjik (community) mandals and at homes by devotees.

Doctor Little Has Mighty Determination

Doctor Little Has Mighty Determination

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Ganesh Baraiya, 23 years old and three feet tall, became a doctor with steely determination.

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Former India pacer David Johnson dies after falling from balcony

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Former India pace bowler David Johnson, who played two Tests in 1996, passed away in Bengaluru on Thursday.

'I Am Not Fighting For Myself. I Am Fighting To Make The System Right'

'I Am Not Fighting For Myself. I Am Fighting To Make The System Right'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'This isn't political. This fight is for justice. This is the fight to give justice to the party workers'

RSS chief flags threats from 'Deep State', 'wokeism', 'cultural Marxist'

RSS chief flags threats from 'Deep State', 'wokeism', 'cultural Marxist'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

According to Bhagwat, a narrative is being spread in neighbouring Bangladesh, which recently witnessed a massive political upheaval, that India is a threat and they should join Pakistan as a defence against Bharat. Who is spreading such a narrative, he asked.

US hands over 297 antiquities smuggled out of India

US hands over 297 antiquities smuggled out of India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The United States has handed over to India 297 antiquities, which were smuggled out of the country, during the ongoing visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official statement said on Sunday.

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'

'While Others Experimented With Drugs, I Was In Love'

'While Others Experimented With Drugs, I Was In Love'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

When you are in love, you are preoccupied just with that.' 'Nothing else registers. It's like being drugged.'

Where Have The Goldsmiths Disappeared?

Where Have The Goldsmiths Disappeared?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Kurumbur in gold-loving Tamil Nadu was once a thriving centre for goldsmiths. Today their number is down to two.

BMC restricts gathering for home installation of Ganesh idols

BMC restricts gathering for home installation of Ganesh idols

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Requesting people to refrain from doing any act that leads to the spread of COVID-19, the civic body, in a release, warned that violators may invite strict action under relevant sections of the Epidemic Act 1897, the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the Indian Penal Code.

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

IAF plane to bring back bodies of Nepal bus tragedy victims

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

An Indian Air Force plane will bring the bodies of the Maharashtra pilgrims killed in a bus accident in Nepal to Nashik on Saturday, officials have said.

Ganesh marries again?

Ganesh marries again?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The actor and his bride, Shilpa had a 'reception' on February 18 to solemnise their wedding which was held earlier in the month.

Covid-19 effect: Mumbai Ka Raja to have 4-ft Ganesh idol

Covid-19 effect: Mumbai Ka Raja to have 4-ft Ganesh idol

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Mumbai's famous organiser in Ganesh Galli on Tuesday decided to bring in a four-feet idol instead of a larger than life, 22-feet idol.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Rammu Guru, the head priest of the temple, said, "Sai Baba was being worshiped without proper knowledge, which is forbidden according to scriptures."

Ganesh turns director

Ganesh turns director

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

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

Ganesh Chaturthi recipes: Simple and yummy treats

Ganesh Chaturthi recipes: Simple and yummy treats

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

The Elephant God simply loves these delicacies.

Sorry thief returns valuables to Marathi writer's home

Sorry thief returns valuables to Marathi writer's home

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

A thief was overcome with remorse after realising that the house he stole valuables from belonged to a famous Marathi writer and returned the valuables he had decamped with, the police said on Tuesday.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Lakshmi-Ganesh On Rupee: Who Decides?

Lakshmi-Ganesh On Rupee: Who Decides?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Any currency design change must be approved by the RBI central board and the central government.

Tendulkar, Rahane, Laxman convey wishes to fans on Ganesh Chaturthi

Tendulkar, Rahane, Laxman convey wishes to fans on Ganesh Chaturthi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Ganesh Chaturthi is here and everyone from Sachin Tendulkar to Ajinkya Rahane and Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter to extend their greetings to fans and followers on the auspicious occasion.

After Mumbai, another hoarding collapses in Pune

After Mumbai, another hoarding collapses in Pune

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Fortunately, no injuries were reported as there was nobody inside or on the vehicles.

ALARMING! Student suicide rate rising in India, surpasses population growth rate

ALARMING! Student suicide rate rising in India, surpasses population growth rate

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

According to the report, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh are identified as the states with the highest number of student suicides, together accounting for one-third of the national total.