News for '-kauravas'

The 4 Km Sari That's Fighting Marital Rape

The 4 Km Sari That's Fighting Marital Rape

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Infinite Saree campaign is using India's most iconic garment to demand a law against marital rape in the country.

Kurukshetra Review: Super Interesting!

Kurukshetra Review: Super Interesting!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Kiaan Shetty loves Kurukshetra so much that he recommends it to his friends too.

Bangladeshi infiltrators in Maha on 'vote jihad part 2': Fadnavis

Bangladeshi infiltrators in Maha on 'vote jihad part 2': Fadnavis

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused Bangladeshi migrants of seeking birth certificates illegally in the state to obtain voting rights, labeling it as "vote jihad part 2". He claimed that nearly 100 such cases have been reported in Amravati and Malegaon tehsil in Nashik. Fadnavis reiterated his government's commitment to combating anarchist forces and urged people to remain vigilant. He also lauded the BJP's performance in the recent assembly polls, attributing the victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

'Kauravas born through stem cell and test tube technology'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

You need electricity, metallurgy, mechanics, propulsion etc. We don't see any evidence of these, Aniket Sule, Reader at the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education said.

'BJP like the Kauravas, fighting only for power'

'BJP like the Kauravas, fighting only for power'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi also said that the ruling party tried to divert people's attention from issues such as unemployment and farm distress with "fancy events".

How To Conquer Debts: The Gita Way

How To Conquer Debts: The Gita Way

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Vatsal Ramaiya draws wisdom from the Bhagvad Gita to explain how to conquer your debts with Lord Krishna's Kritya Nash Technique.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

Rahul turns Gujarat fight into Pandava-Kaurava tussle, says truth is on our side

Rahul turns Gujarat fight into Pandava-Kaurava tussle, says truth is on our side

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Gandhi said that while the prime minster was armed with his "government, police, army, governments in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh", he had truth on his side "and we need nothing other than truth".

7 Ways Gita Can Help Achieve Peaceful Retirement

7 Ways Gita Can Help Achieve Peaceful Retirement

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Vatsal Ramaiya draws wisdom from the Bhagvad Gita and correlates it to how you can build a decent corpus to achieve a peaceful retirement.

The Char Dham Quiz

The Char Dham Quiz

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Take our quiz to test your knowledge about the Char Dham Yatra of Uttarakhand.

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appeared to make a pitch in the assembly for a temple where a mosque stands now in Mathura, saying that Krishna Kanhaiya wouldn't have it any other way.

We need 'desh bhakt' not 'andh bhakt': Kejriwal

We need 'desh bhakt' not 'andh bhakt': Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The Delhi chief minister also asked people to vote in the coming Lok Sabha polls to elect an MP, not the prime minister, saying the MP would "work for you during tough times".

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

Ayodhya seers join protest against Adipurush, seek its ban

Ayodhya seers join protest against Adipurush, seek its ban

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Joining the chorus against the film, the Samajwadi Party said the faithful are hurt by its "cheap and superficial dialogues" and that the film was part of an "agenda".

'Indian Army, always ready': Army tweets poem after air strike

'Indian Army, always ready': Army tweets poem after air strike

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Peace overtures, the poem says, is possible only when you are in a powerful position and capable to win.

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi could be where Modi has not been. Modi aspired to be with the pantheon of gods on the walls, while Rahul could sit with the family because there is a family member in the picture.

Want To Be A Leader? Read The Mahabharata

Want To Be A Leader? Read The Mahabharata

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'It is important to understand that when it comes to setting examples of truth, honesty and ethical conduct, leaders need to be true to their principles or values 100 per cent of the time.'

Rhetoric of a loser, says BJP's Nirmala Sitharaman on Rahul's speech

Rhetoric of a loser, says BJP's Nirmala Sitharaman on Rahul's speech

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Union Minister for Law and Justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, too, slammed Rahul Gandhi and said his remarks on the judiciary were irresponsible.

Ousted U'khand CM likens himself to Mahabharata's Abhimanyu

Ousted U'khand CM likens himself to Mahabharata's Abhimanyu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

One has to retaliate, not grieve, against those who commit treachery, he told the audience.

Party workers feel I'm being sidelined: Pankaja Munde

Party workers feel I'm being sidelined: Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

She hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda as her leaders.

Rajini calls Modi-Shah duo as 'Krishna and Arjun'

Rajini calls Modi-Shah duo as 'Krishna and Arjun'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

However, "we don't know who is Krishna and who is Arjuna," added the actor, who has said he would launch his political party and contest the 2021 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

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.

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'It is about the fight between two families, why they fight, how they fight and what they feel.'

Life lessons from the Mahabharata

Life lessons from the Mahabharata

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Want to know how can the Mahabharata help you succeed in life? Read on!

The Mahabharat from Duryodhan's view

The Mahabharat from Duryodhan's view

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Puneet Issar tells the story of Mahabharata from the eyes of its greatest villain.

Cong slams Rajini for likening PM, Shah to Krishna, Arjuna

Cong slams Rajini for likening PM, Shah to Krishna, Arjuna

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Dear Mr Rajinikanth, please read Mahabharat again, please go through it again properly

A History Lesson For Modiji

A History Lesson For Modiji

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The concept of 'fairness by rulers' is deeply ingrained in Indians and any weakening of this dents the legitimacy of the ruler, warns military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Money laundering: Switzerland's envy. India's pride?

Money laundering: Switzerland's envy. India's pride?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Several corporate, including some airlines, software and even consulting companies operate in India with dodgy secretive and multi-layered ownership patterns.

Yashwant Sinha shares dais with Kejriwal, Manish Tewari; BJP fumes

Yashwant Sinha shares dais with Kejriwal, Manish Tewari; BJP fumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

BJP says Sinha has found a new ally in the Congress.

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Amongst the many characters in the Mahabharata, the impetuous Ashwathama comes across as a warrior lacking maturity and forethought.

The risks of sticking by Robert Vadra

The risks of sticking by Robert Vadra

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Various people have admitted -- off the record -- that the BJP had the same 'Vadra File'. Why did the BJP not speak out, asks T V R Shenoy.

How Mahabharata applies to board of directors

How Mahabharata applies to board of directors

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Many lay folks cannot fathom the arcane language of the corporate governance brouhaha. I found that a mythological story connects very well, says R Gopalakrishnan.

Why gambling, betting should be legalised in India

Why gambling, betting should be legalised in India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

If the gambling is legalised in a controlled manner in India, thousands of crores (billions) of rupees in black money involved in the illegal gambling activity currently could be made available to the legal economy.

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

From social media influencers to #metoo, 2018 was a 'brand' new year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

What sets 2018 apart from previous years is the magnitude of the shocks that hit our brand ecosystem, says Bharat Bambawale.

Sai's Take: A political Mahabharatam

Sai's Take: A political Mahabharatam

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Is there a likeness between the characters from Ved Vyas's timeless epic and those prancing about on the political proscenium? Saisuresh Sivaswamy finds out.

Mahabharat war occurred in 1478 BC: Scientist

Mahabharat war occurred in 1478 BC: Scientist

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

This is the finding of Professor R Narayana Iyengar (Department of Civil Engineering, IISc).

Siddaramaiah snatches mike during wordy duel with woman party worker

Siddaramaiah snatches mike during wordy duel with woman party worker

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

As he faced flak, the senior Congress leader later said the incident was accidental, devoid of any mal-intent and that the woman was like his sister.

2 AAP MLAs arrested in 12 hours; Kejriwal attacks PM Modi

2 AAP MLAs arrested in 12 hours; Kejriwal attacks PM Modi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the arrest of its two MLAs, saying this is a "proof" of his frustration.