News for '-gandhi-jayanti'

BCCI could incur huge losses if Lodha reforms implemented

BCCI could incur huge losses if Lodha reforms implemented

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The BCCI will have to face financial losses to the tune of crores if the Supreme Court-appointed RM Lodha Committee recommendations on Indian Premier League are to be implemented, President Anurag Thakur said on Sunday.

Coronavirus casualties: Movies which won't release now

Coronavirus casualties: Movies which won't release now

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

A look at film releases affected by coronavirus.

John Abraham attends action workshop for Rocky Handsome

John Abraham attends action workshop for Rocky Handsome

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The film is set to release on October 2 this year.

'India might not have a third wave'

'India might not have a third wave'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'Between its natural immunity with Delta, in so many populations, and then getting on top of the vaccination (situation), I do not think India is going to have another bad wave.'

PM Modi hosts pre-Diwali dinner for ministers

PM Modi hosts pre-Diwali dinner for ministers

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hosted a pre-Diwali dinner for the Council of Ministers where he stressed on keeping up the momentum of the cleanliness mission launched by him earlier this month.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

PM Modi launches Swachh Bharat campaign

PM Modi launches Swachh Bharat campaign

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wielded a broom in New Delhi to launch his pet Swachh Bharat mission, a cleanliness drive across India, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

Bihar government snubs HC order; Nitish implements liquor law

Bihar government snubs HC order; Nitish implements liquor law

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Asserting that liquor consumption is a social stigma, Nitish said that prohibition would improve society.

Bihar government moves SC against Patna HC's order lifting ban on liquor

Bihar government moves SC against Patna HC's order lifting ban on liquor

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The state government has introduced a new, more prohibition stringent law

Railway Minister to pick up broom for cleanliness drive

Railway Minister to pick up broom for cleanliness drive

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

In a first of its kind massive cleanliness campaign, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda will lead from the front by himself picking up the broom during the drive at rail premises on October 2 involving all its employees and top level officials.

Gandhi in a Metro

Gandhi in a Metro

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Had he been alive today, the Mahatma would likely travel by metro, as hundreds of women and men do each day. Insiyah Vahanvaty reports for Rediff.com on an unusual exhibition on the Mahatma at Delhi metro stations.

Head to Delhi's Gandhi museum to listen to Bapu's heartbeat

Head to Delhi's Gandhi museum to listen to Bapu's heartbeat

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'We have gathered the ECG details from different stages of Gandhiji's life and recreated his heartbeat on the digital medium. This will be a very interesting feature for the public,' says museum director A Annamalai.

Kabir Singh gives Shahid his career-best opening

Kabir Singh gives Shahid his career-best opening

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Shahid Kapoor's BIGGEST OPENERS...

Sensex ends steady, but posts weekly loss

Sensex ends steady, but posts weekly loss

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The NSE Nifty ended up 19.65 points, or 0.20 per cent, at 9,788.60 after shuttling between 9,854 and 9,775.35 during the day.

No more human waste on 175 km Rly tracks from Oct 2

No more human waste on 175 km Rly tracks from Oct 2

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Indian Railway has installed more than 17,000 bio-toilets on trains till March 2015

Bihar becomes dry state again, Nitish implements harsher booze ban

Bihar becomes dry state again, Nitish implements harsher booze ban

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The state government has introduced a new, more stringent law by which offenders could be jailed for up to seven years and make them poorer by Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Box Office: Judwaa 2 is a hit!

Box Office: Judwaa 2 is a hit!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Varun Dhawan's winning streak at the box office continues.

Rupee extends gains against dollar for 4th day, up by 7 paise

Rupee extends gains against dollar for 4th day, up by 7 paise

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The rupee extended gains for the fourth straight day against the US currency on Thursday.

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Violence in the name of faith won't be tolerated: PM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

'I want to assure the country that no country, no government can tolerate anybody taking the law into their hands, whether it is an individual or a group.'

Have a sexual problem? Boman's BIG TIP

Have a sexual problem? Boman's BIG TIP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'If you want people to get a social message, it is important to package it with humour.'

Bonanza for travellers as airlines slash fares

Bonanza for travellers as airlines slash fares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Domestic budget carriers SpiceJet, Indigo and GoAir have rolled out another sale offer with fares starting from Rs 1,699 for a limited period on domestic routes.

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

India remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 147th birth anniversary

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived along with his deputy Manish Sisodia, paid tributes to the Mahatma on his birth anniversary.

Sensex crashes 550 pts on rupee woes, rising crude concerns

Sensex crashes 550 pts on rupee woes, rising crude concerns

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

In the Sensex pack, M&M was the biggest loser, tumbling by 6.66 per cent, followed by TCS dropping 4.14 per cent.

Sensex tumbles to 2-month low; down 296 points on capital outflows

Sensex tumbles to 2-month low; down 296 points on capital outflows

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Markets extended losses after the first hour of trade with HDFC Group shares leading the decline.

'How are you Mahatma Gandhi?'

'How are you Mahatma Gandhi?'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

If you want to write a letter to Mahatma Gandhi, then here is your chance. At the Metro Boulevard on Mahatma Gandhi road, Bengaluru, one will now see a post box in which anyone could drop in a letter to Gandhiji.

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The 2017 movie release calendar is out, and filmmakers have picked the major festival/ holiday time to release their films.

Box Office: Akshay's Singh is Bling hits gold, Talvar follows

Box Office: Akshay's Singh is Bling hits gold, Talvar follows

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Akshay Kumar is King of the box office!

Bohra community contributing to 'Mission of Vikas': PM Modi

Bohra community contributing to 'Mission of Vikas': PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The prime minister also praised the Dawoodi Bohras, a sect within Shia Islam known for their trading and business acumen, for their efforts in making the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a success.

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Life lessons from the real Gully Boy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

DIVINE's journey reveals four important lessons.

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Why India needs events like the Sanatkada festival

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Not for the first time during this festival I was struck by the atmosphere of friendly inclusion the organisers had managed in a city where you can smell menace in the air, thanks to Adityanath's revenge-driven politics, his denigration of Muslims and ruthless use of State power against critics,' notes Anjali Puri.

After Sachin, Anil Ambani wields the broom

After Sachin, Anil Ambani wields the broom

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

To make Swachh Bharat a people's movement, Modi had also initiated a chain by inviting nine eminent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, industrialist Anil Ambani along with several actors to spread awareness on cleanliness.

Long weekend, discounts boost sales for travel sites

Long weekend, discounts boost sales for travel sites

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Online travel portals have seen a surge in bookings aided by several rounds of discount offers and a strong demand over the festival weekend.

On Mann Ki Baat, Modi says he is eager to meet Bose's kin but stays mum on files

On Mann Ki Baat, Modi says he is eager to meet Bose's kin but stays mum on files

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he would be receiving family members of Subhash Chandra Bose next month but avoided any reference to declassification of secret files related to him which is being demanded by various sections after West Bengal government did so.

SC stays Patna HC order quashing Bihar liquor ban

SC stays Patna HC order quashing Bihar liquor ban

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The Bihar government has challenged the high court verdict of September 30 which had quashed the notification banning consumption and sale of liquor in the state.

5 reasons why Haider could trump Bang Bang at the box office

5 reasons why Haider could trump Bang Bang at the box office

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Haider or Bang Bang, which film are you putting your money on this weekend?

Remembering Bapu: Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Remembering Bapu: Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

The nation on Friday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 146th birth anniversary.

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

From Parliament to streets, Oppn is creating hurdles: Modi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Modi accused opponents of trying to pit one section against the other while his government is working towards taking all people along

Tour operators eye a happy year ahead

Tour operators eye a happy year ahead

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

With 2015 having multiple weekend breaks, travel agents and online travel portals expect a holiday rush this year.

Lessons to be learnt from the ordinance row

Lessons to be learnt from the ordinance row

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

India is being fed on false homilies by those who have been either elected or appointed to be guardians of the Constitution and public faith. The shameful ordinance episode should be reviewed objectively in Parliament and outside by the intelligentsia -- and appropriate correctives applied, says C Uday Bhaskar.