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Imran excels in Jaane Tu

Imran excels in Jaane Tu

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Director Abbas Tyrewala and producer Aamir Khan have a fantastic product in their hands. The film will definitely appeal to the youth.

Kumbh: Mulayam takes sadhus' blessings

Kumbh: Mulayam takes sadhus' blessings

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

The CM flew to Allahabad on Saturday morning and reached the Triveni Sangam -- confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers -- to personally see the arrangements there.

Prakash Raj questions PM's silence on those 'celebrating' Lankesh's killing

Prakash Raj questions PM's silence on those 'celebrating' Lankesh's killing

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Raj said Lankesh was his close friend and in his experience he had not heard such harsh language being used against anyone.

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has too decided against observing the 27th anniversary of the demolition as "Shaurya Diwas".

VHP yatra 'politically motivated': Ayodhya chief priest

VHP yatra 'politically motivated': Ayodhya chief priest

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Acharya Satendra Das, the chief priest of the makeshift temple at the dispute site in Ayodhya, alleged that VHP's yatra from here was politically motivated and not religious and that saints were being used for "vested interests".

Now, a citizens' petition for Ram temple AND mosque in Ayodhya

Now, a citizens' petition for Ram temple AND mosque in Ayodhya

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The fresh initiative for settlement of the Ayodhya dispute, led by a former High Court judge, has been signed by more than 10,000 Hindu and Muslims.

Ahead of verdict, VHP stops stone carving work of Ram temple

Ahead of verdict, VHP stops stone carving work of Ram temple

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The carving work by artisans had been carried out uninterrupted since 1990 when Mulayam Singh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party was Uttar Pradesh chief minister.

Adityanath orders closure of abattoirs; bans cow smuggling

Adityanath orders closure of abattoirs; bans cow smuggling

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Official sources did not specify the type of slaughterhouses which will be shut.

Rahul bats for farmers, sees Amethi as future farm hub

Rahul bats for farmers, sees Amethi as future farm hub

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Noting that farmers are suffering due to problems in the food supply chain, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said there is a need for ensuring better compensation for the farmers against their produce.

Amarnath yatra concludes

Amarnath yatra concludes

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Mahant Dipendra Giri and a group of sadhus, who carried the Chhari Mubarik, (holy mace of Lord Shiva) were among the first to have the darshan on Tuesday morning.

VHP-Ulema spar over Vande Mataram

VHP-Ulema spar over Vande Mataram

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders Ambrish Singh and B N Shukla, in a joint statement, also condemned the Darul Uloom for criticising the Madhya Pradesh government for making recital of 'Vande Matram' in government officials mandatory.

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said it is the "dream" of the people of the country that Ram Mandir is built as early as possible.

Pak cricket fan gets a 'hearty' good-bye

Pak cricket fan gets a 'hearty' good-bye

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

Mohammad Qasim, 52, felt a severe chest pain on March eight and underwent a by-pass surgery 10 days later after tests revealed that he had over 95 per cent blockades in two vessels.

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Modi's anointment as PM candidate unconstitutional: Vajpayee's niece

Modi's anointment as PM candidate unconstitutional: Vajpayee's niece

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee's niece Karuna Shukla on Saturday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying the anointment of Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate was against the Constitution.

Amarnath yatra concludes

Amarnath yatra concludes

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

The 'charri mubarak', carried by around 500 saints led by its custodian, Mahant Deepinder Giri, reached the shrine, 143 km from Srinagar, around 0845 IST.

Ayodhya verdict: 'What is the need for review?'

Ayodhya verdict: 'What is the need for review?'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

'The common Muslim of this country is not in favour of a review petition because he or she does not want that matters which have been settled are again raised and the community gets caught up in such things'

Ayodhya seer pans VHP, assures Muslims

Ayodhya seer pans VHP, assures Muslims

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

The VHP is trying to gain political mileage through its October 17 programme in Ayodhya, Gyan Das, mahant of the Hanumangarhi Temple, said.

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Jharkhand polls first test of Ayodhya's impact on voters

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Although conventional political wisdom would decree that the construction of a 'magnificent' Ram temple at his 'birth-place' would bring the BJP a big yield of votes in the prospective elections, its leaders know by now that the mandir must not exist in isolation in its game plan, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

2-day VHP meet on Ram temple in Ayodhya

2-day VHP meet on Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

It was called to discuss the future course of action of the temple movement.

Fire at 'Simhastha' Kumbh, no casualties

Fire at 'Simhastha' Kumbh, no casualties

Rediff.com7 Apr 2004

The blaze began in the Goredau Ashram set up by Mahant Avadhbihari Das in the Ankpaat area off Mangalnath Road in Ujjain.

Vajpayee sure Ram temple will come up

Vajpayee sure Ram temple will come up

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

'Good sense will prevail even on those who are opposing it and together we will fulfil Paramhans's dream,'

Kumbh Mela: Sadhus fall prey to bad weather

Kumbh Mela: Sadhus fall prey to bad weather

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

Nashik, the venue of the mela, has been experiencing incessant rains since July 26.

Yatra cannot be stopped now, says Singhal

Yatra cannot be stopped now, says Singhal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Notwithstanding the massive crackdown by UP administration, VHP leader Ashok Singhal advised the state government to review the decision to ban 84 kosi yatra saying it could not be stopped as saints from across the country would be reaching Ayodhya soon.

Where was C'garh govt when Cong leaders were attacked: Rahul

Where was C'garh govt when Cong leaders were attacked: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Rahul Gandhi attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Chhattisgarh for its failure to act against Maoists responsible for killing many Congress leaders in May.

Kumbh Mela: Third Shahi Snan begins at Nashik

Kumbh Mela: Third Shahi Snan begins at Nashik

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

Sadhus of various akhadas of the Vaishnava sect reached Ramkund in a royal procession carrying golden idols of deities, traditional flags and spears with silver rods.

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Ayodhya hearing: Muslim parties retract statement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

The Muslim parties also attacked 2003 ASI report which had found certain remains, idols and artefacts suggesting existence of a structure before Babri Masjid.

Ailing Paramhans flown to Lucknow

Ailing Paramhans flown to Lucknow

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

The president of the Ramjanambhoomi Trust suffered a massive heart attack on Thursday morning.

PHOTOS: Band, baaja and bath @ Kumbh

PHOTOS: Band, baaja and bath @ Kumbh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The last auspicious day of the ongoing Kumbh Mela was full of action

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Agarwal was admitted to hospital on Wednesday after he even gave up drinking water.

Shia Waqf Board chief favours Ram temple at disputed site

Shia Waqf Board chief favours Ram temple at disputed site

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Shia Waqf Board is drafting the terms and conditions of a mutual agreement.

3 reasons that endeared Yogi Adityanath to Shah-Modi

3 reasons that endeared Yogi Adityanath to Shah-Modi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

If Modi and Shah did not project Adityanath as CM, it was out of expediency, says Radhika Ramaseshan.

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma charged with conspiracy

Babri demolition: Advani, Joshi, Uma charged with conspiracy

Rediff.com30 May 2017

The court granted bail to Advani, Joshi and Bharti after they appeared before it.