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Visit Baran district to know ground reality: Gehlot to BJP leaders

Visit Baran district to know ground reality: Gehlot to BJP leaders

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

"Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi trust our words and reports. Why don't senior BJP leaders like Amit Shah or Dharmendra Pradhan visit Baran or anywhere in the state to know what actually is the ground reality," Gehlot told PTI.

October Releases: The Sky Is Pink, Saand Ki Aankh

October Releases: The Sky Is Pink, Saand Ki Aankh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

So which film is releasing at a theatre near you? We tell you, right here!

Raipur jail inmates go on hunger strike for non-veg food, cable TV

Raipur jail inmates go on hunger strike for non-veg food, cable TV

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

They called off their protest on Monday after the administration assured to meet 'genuine' demands.

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Reaching out to tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded their contribution to Indian culture through the ages and said Lord Ram drew inspiration from them during his exile as he slammed the Congress for "neglecting" adivasis during its previous rules.

Degrowth and Gandhian inspiration

Degrowth and Gandhian inspiration

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Whether it is the avalanche of corruption or economic and environmental crises -- remembering Gandhi seems just too painful. That is because the ideals Gandhi represented and lived seem to recede further and further out of reach.

Cong prepares draft model to annul central farm laws

Cong prepares draft model to annul central farm laws

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The move comes days after Congress chief Sonia Gandhi asked states under party's rule to enact legislations to bypass Centre's three farm-related laws that have triggered protests by farmers.

Team Anna to announce party in October

Team Anna to announce party in October

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

The preparatory committee consisting of 80-100 members to chalk out the nitty-gritty of formation of the party will meet for the first time on August 26, it was decided at a meeting in Noida.

Indian footballers go on clean-up drive for #SwachhBharat week

Indian footballers go on clean-up drive for #SwachhBharat week

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The team is in Mumbai to prepare for the 2019 Asian Cup qualifying round match against Macau on October 11.

There are 12 long weekends in 2018

There are 12 long weekends in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Save the date, book your tickets in advance.

HOT MOVIE RELEASES, coming up!

HOT MOVIE RELEASES, coming up!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

There are as many as three films and a Web series premiering on October 2.

We prefer to remain clean and dump filth outside: Ramesh

We prefer to remain clean and dump filth outside: Ramesh

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

With India accounting for 58 per cent of all open defecations in the world, the government has sought active involvement of all parties concerned, including women panchayat representatives to sensitise the people in creating awareness about public hygiene.

Dalai Lama to receive Gandhi peace prize in South Africa

Dalai Lama to receive Gandhi peace prize in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation will be conferred on the 76-year-old Dalai Lama at the annual Satyagraha Awards to be held at the Durban City Hall next Sunday.

KCR holds sit-in at Rajghat; rejects further talks on Telangana

KCR holds sit-in at Rajghat; rejects further talks on Telangana

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

Telangana Rashtra Samiti chief K Chandrasekhar Rao, the political face of the pro-Telangana movement, and his supporters held the sit-in and 'observed silence' at Rajghat for a few hours on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti to highlight the "grave situation" in Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh.

Modi running his govt in atmosphere of 'fear': Sonia

Modi running his govt in atmosphere of 'fear': Sonia

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

On Gandhi Jayanti, she also invoked the Father of the Nation, to assail the government which, she claimed, swears by his name but demolishes his ideals through its actions.

Ravaged by terror, they found new meaning in life

Ravaged by terror, they found new meaning in life

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Last year's commemorations of 26/11 terror attacks, across Mumbai, on its first anniversary were often painfully sad. The ceremonies held all over the city brought one quickly to tears. Or they were full of anger. But the second anniversary of 26/11 seems to represent a more positive spirit.

Kerala observes first liquor 'Dry Sunday'

Kerala observes first liquor 'Dry Sunday'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Apart from Sundays, the first day of each month will be a dry day and holidays like Gandhi Jayanti and Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti are also termed as dry days.

Women shouldn't wear jeans, says music legend Yesudas

Women shouldn't wear jeans, says music legend Yesudas

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Legendary singer K J Yesudas has suggested that women should avoid wearing jeans, saying it goes against Indian culture.

Ayodhya's sadhus to host iftar party

Ayodhya's sadhus to host iftar party

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

The iftar will be attended by Shia cleric and religious leader Maulana Kalbe Sadiq, Christian priest Anand John, Sikh leader Gurcharan Jeet Singh and Sandip Pandey, Magsaysay award winner and convenor of National Alliance for People's Movement

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Box Office: War is a hit!

Box Office: War is a hit!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The hits and flops of the week.

Praising Gandhi earns Kashmir CM a fatwa

Praising Gandhi earns Kashmir CM a fatwa

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Kashmir's Grand Mufti Mufti Bashir-ud-Din, Saturday asked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to undertake penance for his recent utterances asking people to adopt Gandhian philosophy for worldly success. In an edict (Fatwa) issued by him, the Grand Mufti said that in case "he does not undergo penance for his utterance, his act would be considered as anti-Islam."

Rajasthan: Gujjars to court arrest on Tuesday

Rajasthan: Gujjars to court arrest on Tuesday

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The Gujjar community is all set for Tuesday's agitation, during which protestors will court arrest demanding Scheduled Tribe status for the community as the Rajasthan government on Monday said it would take all steps to maintain peace.

Movies to look forward to in 2021

Movies to look forward to in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

2020 may have been a dampener for movie releases in theatres. But 2021 is expected to be better.

More Jet Airways employees hit by salary default

More Jet Airways employees hit by salary default

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

On September 6, the airline informed senior employees that their salaries would be paid in two instalments till November.

'Tears were streaming down Nehru's face'

'Tears were streaming down Nehru's face'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

A tribute to James W Michaels, the long time Forbes editor who broke the story of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination.

Now, listen to Gandhiji's autobiography!

Now, listen to Gandhiji's autobiography!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Click here to know how.

Kalam pays tribute to Gandhi

Kalam pays tribute to Gandhi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

Kalam pays tribute to Gandhi

India administers over 100 crore anti-Covid jabs

India administers over 100 crore anti-Covid jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The prime minister also visited the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in New Delhi after the milestone was achieved and interacted with hospital officials.

At Pune signal: Erring drivers get roses!

At Pune signal: Erring drivers get roses!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

Gandhigiri is a new club founded by former Union minister Mohan Dharia and former Pune Mayors Shantilal Suratwala and Ankush Kakde, alongwith others.

Now, Sania joins Swachh Bharat campaign, cleans Hyderabad road

Now, Sania joins Swachh Bharat campaign, cleans Hyderabad road

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Tennis star Sania Mirza joined the Swachh Bharat campaign, cleaning a road in Hyderabad before nominating nine persons, including fellow-sportspersons and Bollywood personalities, to join the movement.

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Finally, some good news for tourism sector

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai are among the popular destinations.

Fame Gurukul meets the President

Fame Gurukul meets the President

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

President Kalam met the young finalists of the talent show.

Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari dies at 91

Justice Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari dies at 91

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

During his legal practice, he served as government pleader before being appointed judge of the Bombay high court in 1972. He retired on November 20, 1989.

Buried neck-deep in pits, farmers protest land acquisition

Buried neck-deep in pits, farmers protest land acquisition

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Jaipur Development Authority is acquiring land in their village for a housing project.

Sensex climbs 213 points as auto stocks advance

Sensex climbs 213 points as auto stocks advance

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Firm Asian cues and a higher opening of European markets reflecting a rally on Wall Street, where all three US indices hit new records following strong economic data, bolstered trading sentiments here

Less dry days equals more tourists

Less dry days equals more tourists

Rediff.com8 Feb 2004

Dry days in the state to be restricted to three national holidays only.

India's Siberia

India's Siberia

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Welcome MSD, but be focused

Welcome MSD, but be focused

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Priyanka Chopra: Mary Kom makes India proud

Priyanka Chopra: Mary Kom makes India proud

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities

Demand to ban liquor on Eid puts Maharashtra government in 'dilemma'

Demand to ban liquor on Eid puts Maharashtra government in 'dilemma'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Government is not able to decide on liquor ban as Eid-e-Milad is falling on the eve of Christmas.