News for '-holi'

IPL PIX: Kohli, Karthik star as RCB down Punjab Kings

IPL PIX: Kohli, Karthik star as RCB down Punjab Kings

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

What Modi offered at Ram temple in Ayodhya

What Modi offered at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts from Sri Ranganath Swamy temple in Tiruchirapalli to the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya.

VHP threatens to sue Owaisi for remark on Ram Temple

VHP threatens to sue Owaisi for remark on Ram Temple

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international joint general secretary Surendra Jain on Tuesday warned All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his comment on the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Fun holi recipes by Chef Kunal Kapur

Fun holi recipes by Chef Kunal Kapur

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

With these mouth-watering recipes you'd want to celebrate Holi every other day!

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

The RBI Way Of Firefighting

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Trust member, not Modi, is the 'yajman' of Ram temple puja

Trust member, not Modi, is the 'yajman' of Ram temple puja

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Earlier, there was a debate if Modi is entitled to adopt the role which usually goes to a "householder".

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Equestrian gold comes after sacrifices and an arduous journey

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'It was not easy. I did not have the normal life of a teenager because I have been busy training with my horses. But it is all worth now. During Diwali and Holi, I was alone. The motivation was the goal of winning medals for India. So, we endured all this A big shout out to our horses also. We are nothing without them.'

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

UNGA: India abstains on Pak's resolution against 'Islamophobia'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting that the prevalence of 'religiophobia' against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths facing violence and discrimination must also be acknowledged rather than singling out just one religion.

Holi memories: Gulaal, gujiyas, gulgule and more

Holi memories: Gulaal, gujiyas, gulgule and more

Rediff.com17 Mar 2014

We asked a bunch of models at Lakme Fashion Week about their fondest Holi memories. And here's what they told us!

Traditional Bengali recipes for Holi

Traditional Bengali recipes for Holi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

What are you waiting for? Read on and make these mouth-watering dishes at home today.

The Different Colours of Holi in the Movies

The Different Colours of Holi in the Movies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Aishwarya goes yellow, Priyanka goes pink!

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

The rise and fall of Dattajirao Gaekwad revealed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

As an Indian captain, he will enjoy his little piece of history and no one can take that away from him.

Holi pics: When we made a swimming pool of water and mud

Holi pics: When we made a swimming pool of water and mud

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Readers share their Holi pics

PIX: Shabana Azmi, Rakhi Sawant celebrate Holi

PIX: Shabana Azmi, Rakhi Sawant celebrate Holi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Several Bollywood stars attended Holi parties across the city on March 27.

Devotees dunk in the holy waters at Kumbh Mela

Devotees dunk in the holy waters at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at the devout flock that attends the Simhastha Kumbh Mela to take a dip into the holy waters and purify themselves.

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ayodhya on December 30, the streets in the temple town in Uttar Pradesh are being decorated with flowers to give the city a 'divine look'.

PHOTO Album: The colours of Holi

PHOTO Album: The colours of Holi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Revellers, with their clothes dyed in myriad hues, thronged lanes and bylanes dancing to the accompaniment of drums as gusto and bonhomie marked the Holi festival.

Ground floor of Lord Ram temple ready, other floors by yearend

Ground floor of Lord Ram temple ready, other floors by yearend

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The construction of the three-storeyed Ram temple in Ayodhya will be completed by December this year, temple construction committee chairperson Nripendra Misra said on Thursday. The sprawling temple complex will also have other structures.

Amitabh Bachchan: Save water! Play a dry Holi

Amitabh Bachchan: Save water! Play a dry Holi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Share your Holi selfies and win selfie sticks!

Share your Holi selfies and win selfie sticks!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Share Holi pics and win prizes

Holi Special: What PINK means in the movies

Holi Special: What PINK means in the movies

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Sukanya Verma tells us how Bollywood gives colours a whole new meaning.

Holi Special: Share your favourite pics with us!

Holi Special: Share your favourite pics with us!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Share your Holi pictures. Tell us about the most memorable Holi you celebrated.

Delhi riots rock LS again, to be discussed after Holi

Delhi riots rock LS again, to be discussed after Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Amid the din in which BJP and Congress members tried to shove each other and some members banged the door leading to the secretary general's desk, Birla adjourned the House for the day.

Holi with Amitabh Bachchan

Holi with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

UP temple purified with 'Ganga jal' after Muslim MLA's visit

UP temple purified with 'Ganga jal' after Muslim MLA's visit

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Doomariyaganj MLA Sayeda Khatoon had on Sunday visited the Samay Mata temple at the invitation of the local people to participate in a Shatchandi Mahayagya.

Reader invite: Share your Holi recipes!

Reader invite: Share your Holi recipes!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Have any special Holi recipes you'd like to share with us? Simply write in to us! Meanwhile here are some recipes you can try out this weekend!

SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya quits party post, accuses Akhilesh of bias

SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya quits party post, accuses Akhilesh of bias

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya on Tuesday resigned as the party's national general secretary accusing the leadership of discriminating against him and not defending him over his remarks.

Holi with Amitabh Bachchan

Holi with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Celebrate Holi with natural colours, here's how

Celebrate Holi with natural colours, here's how

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Why invest in toxic colours and risk your skin when you can make them in your own kitchen?

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Recipe: Hemasri's Gujiya

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

A traditional recipe to entertain guests on Diwali.

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Will BJP benefit from Trinamool leader's arrest for Sandeshkhali?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Whether the age-old cry of kendrer banchana will be able to drown out pangs of Sandeshkhali, the EVM will tell.

Holy book row: Two 'accused' brothers released

Holy book row: Two 'accused' brothers released

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Two brothers arrested in connection with a recent incident of sacrilege in Faridkot were released on Monday, with police now saying there was not enough evidence against them.

Alia-Ranbir At Kareena-Saif's Diwali Party

Alia-Ranbir At Kareena-Saif's Diwali Party

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Step inside Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's beautiful Diwali, which started with making a rangoli with their sons, Taimur and Jeh.

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

All India Rank achieves a fine balance of authenticity and sensitivity in the fine portrayals of its young actors and old.

'Say Jai Shri Ram 1,000 times'

'Say Jai Shri Ram 1,000 times'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'I am a proud Indian and a proud Muslim.'

Holi with Amitabh Bachchan

Holi with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Gujarat was labelled Hindutva's crucible and Modi was to become the chief 'chemist'. A revealing political saga excerpted from Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's The Demolition, the Verdict and the Temple: The Definitive Book on the Ram Mandir Project.

Transformed Ayodhya turns a page with temple pivot

Transformed Ayodhya turns a page with temple pivot

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

On Monday, a new chapter will be written in Ayodhya's and the country's history with the consecration ceremony at the newly-built Ram temple which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and over 7,000 guests.

RARE PIX: Bollywood celebrates Holi over the years

RARE PIX: Bollywood celebrates Holi over the years

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Check out these rare pictures of Raj Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan celebrating the festival of colours.

Ayodhya And India's New Tryst With Destiny

Ayodhya And India's New Tryst With Destiny

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

If Saudi Arabia, with just two Muslim holy sites of Mecca and Medina, can create a huge tourism-based ecosystem beyond oil, Ayodhya is sure to become the world's hottest religious tourism site in less than a decade, predicts R Jagannathan.