News for '-dharma'

Now, a Dow Jones index based on Hinduism

Now, a Dow Jones index based on Hinduism

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Global index developer Dow Jones Indexes, in partnership with Dharma Investments, on Tuesday launched 'Dharma Indexes,' which measure the performance of companies selected according to the value systems of religions, especially Hinduism and Buddhism.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Please Lord Indra: BJP leader's remedy for pollution

Please Lord Indra: BJP leader's remedy for pollution

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Sunil Bharala, the chairman of the state Labour Welfare Council, said stubble burning is an 'age-old practice'.

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Strategically controversial: Prashant Kishore

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The now active member of the Janata Dal-United has been approached by Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena in Maharashtra and Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka to help them in the upcoming elections, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

PIX: Alia, Shah Rukh party with Karan Johar

PIX: Alia, Shah Rukh party with Karan Johar

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

'Nitish Kumar has to choose between dignity and power'

'Nitish Kumar has to choose between dignity and power'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

As the ruling alliance starts feeling the tremors, discussions on new equations have also started, reports Satyavrat Mishra.

Uri Director on National Award: It can't get better

Uri Director on National Award: It can't get better

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'I am dedicating this award to each and every brave soldier of our country and their families.'

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

If the PM gives the historic opportunity of laying the foundation stone of the Ram temple to a Dalit girl, it will send a transformational message to the Dalits in India and will give them a sense of belongingness, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'We often assume that Ayodhya is Ram's property and Hastinapur is Yudhishthira's property when, in fact, it is their responsibility.' 'A king exists, as per Hindu philosophy, only to ensure that other people's property is safe,' explains Devdutt Pattanaik.

Congress, DMK bury the hatchet after spat

Congress, DMK bury the hatchet after spat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The DMK chief, recalling the origin of the recent differences, said Algiri had issued a statement that Congress was allocated lesser number of president and vice-president seats (in indirect polls) to head district panchayats and panchayat unions.

Student of the Year 2 Review: Stupidity of the year!

Student of the Year 2 Review: Stupidity of the year!

Rediff.com10 May 2019

'Student of the Year 2 has no spunk, no plot and zero charisma,' sighs Sukanya Verma.

Why is Raj Mehta Good News for Akshay-Kareena?

Why is Raj Mehta Good News for Akshay-Kareena?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

2019 seems totally ready for new directors, with superstars queuing up to work with fresh talent.

Why Karan Cheema sent Karan Johar a cheque

Why Karan Cheema sent Karan Johar a cheque

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Ranjita Ganesan finds out why an Akola businessman paid Dharma Productions for two tickets of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Democracy passing through its 'most difficult phase': Sonia

Democracy passing through its 'most difficult phase': Sonia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Addressing a meeting of AICC general secretaries and state-incharges which she presided over, Gandhi also alleged that the country was being ruled by a government which was "systematically" handing over the rights of citizens to a handful of crony capitalists.

NDTV, Johar tie up for entertainment channel

NDTV, Johar tie up for entertainment channel

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

News broadcasting company NDTV Ltd has roped in one of Bollywood's leading producers and directors - Karan Johar - for its general entertainment channel venture.

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'They are saying my petition is an attack on Hindu religion.' 'You pray in your home, there is no problem, but the school is a public institution run by government funds.'

PIX: Madhuri, Rekha, Shahid watch Dhadak

PIX: Madhuri, Rekha, Shahid watch Dhadak

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Bollywood cheers Dhadak.

US varsity returns $3 million grant; claims donors were 'Hindu right-wingers'

US varsity returns $3 million grant; claims donors were 'Hindu right-wingers'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

A top US university is "walking away" from the $3 million grants it received to establish endowed chairs in India studies after alleged that the donors had "extreme right-wing notions".

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Absconding rape-accused Nithyananda sets up his own nation 'Kailaasa'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The country has its own triangular flag with an emblem of Paramashiva and Nandi and is called the 'Rishabha Dhvaja'.

New Parliament will witness making of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat': PM

New Parliament will witness making of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat': PM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of the new building and performing the ground-breaking ceremony, Modi said many new things were being done in the new Parliament House, which will increase the efficiency of the MPs as modern methods will be incorporated in the work culture.

'Just the nomination is a massive win for me'

'Just the nomination is a massive win for me'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Every piece of content, every thought, has stemmed from reality and personal experiences.'

'I was lucky to meet Karan Johar; most people don't'

'I was lucky to meet Karan Johar; most people don't'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'Access is such a big step.' 'But once you enter those rooms, it's up to what you do in those rooms.' 'Film-making is a very expensive business and they will not put money into people they don't believe in.' 'So talent speaks at the end of the day.'

The Baahubali star gets a birthday present

The Baahubali star gets a birthday present

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Happy Birthday Prabhas!

Good things will happen: OPS after meeting Guv

Good things will happen: OPS after meeting Guv

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Panneerselvam said Amma's Poes Garden residence, where Sasikala now stays, should be declared a memorial.

'Verdict proves I have done no wrong; victory for honesty'

'Verdict proves I have done no wrong; victory for honesty'

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Jayalalaithaa said it has proved that she did no wrong and vowed to continue to work for the welfare of people of Tamil Nadu.

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Gods are deceitful too and villains can be upright upholders of the law.' 'Perhaps political leaders of all shades would benefit from these lessons instead of declaring themselves upholders of a dharma that means different things to different people,' points out Arundhuti Dasgupta.

'Janhvi is a full Bollywood heroine!'

'Janhvi is a full Bollywood heroine!'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

'Janhvi came into our lives thanks to Manish Malhotra.' 'He knew Janhvi for a long time and asked Karan to meet her.' 'He said, she has been doing natak from the age of four!' 'I made her do scenes from Badri just to see what she can do.' 'When I saw the scenes and how she responds to directions, I was convinced that I had found Parathvi.'

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Rediff.com3 May 2021

From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.

PIX: Varun, Alia watch Madhuri's Bucket List

PIX: Varun, Alia watch Madhuri's Bucket List

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Bollywood cheers Madhuri's Marathi film debut.

The Drive Review

The Drive Review

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Drive's idiocy is on display from the word go, feels Sukanya Verma.

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

AMAZING Films Coming Up on Netflix!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja lets us know what to expect.

Biden, Harris, Trump extend Diwali greetings

Biden, Harris, Trump extend Diwali greetings

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a joint statement, Biden and Harris wished a happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the festival of lights across the US, India and the world.

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A number of prominent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, recently rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.

The great Karan Johar-Salman Khan rift

The great Karan Johar-Salman Khan rift

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

What went wrong between Sallu and KJo? Subhash K Jha shares the details...

PM insensitive towards flood-hit people of Gujarat: Congress

PM insensitive towards flood-hit people of Gujarat: Congress

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Azad said the government uses north-east 'only for political purposes' and not to provide succour to flood-affected people.

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

In strong observations while hearing the plea, the high court cited the death of Princess Diana while trying to escape the media chase, and said there needs to be "some toning down" as people are "afraid of the fourth pillar of democracy" because of its powers.

Goa blast: Accused linked to 2 more Hindu outfits

Goa blast: Accused linked to 2 more Hindu outfits

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The Goa home ministry has said that Malgonda Patil, prime accused in the Margao blast, was also a managing trustee of two more Hindu organisations besides his association with the right wing outfit Sanatan Sanstha.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar at Vikas Mohan's prayer meet

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar at Vikas Mohan's prayer meet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Film producer and well known trade analyst Vikas Mohan passed away after suffering a heart attack.