News for '-mahashivratri'

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Trends in the global markets, trading activity of foreign investors and announcement of domestic macroeconomic data are the major factors that would drive investors' sentiment in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Benchmark indices had a record-breaking rally in the past week driven by impressive GDP data. Equity markets would remain closed on Friday for Mahashivratri.

16 children electrocuted during Shivratri procession in Kota

16 children electrocuted during Shivratri procession in Kota

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The children, aged 10-16 years, were electrocuted from a high-tension power line passing overhead in the Sakatoura area under the Kunhari police station.

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

There will be clean-up in polls too: Modi's dig at awards do

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

He presented the first-ever National Creators' Awards at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.

#Women'sDay: 'Take a minute to celebrate yourself'

#Women'sDay: 'Take a minute to celebrate yourself'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Bollywood stars celebrate Women's Day on March 8 in a special way.

Man held in Bihar for threatening to kill BJP leader

Man held in Bihar for threatening to kill BJP leader

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

"The accused claims he had dreams of killing the minister and he disclosed the same in the video. Further investigation is underway," the SP said.

Bollywood says, #HarHarMahadev!

Bollywood says, #HarHarMahadev!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Happy Mahashivratri, folks!

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

After temples, Khalistani supporters target Indian consulate in Brisbane

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The incident comes following the vandalism of three Hindu temples in Australia by Khalistani supporters.

Which temple did Alia and Ayan visit?

Which temple did Alia and Ayan visit?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Photographer Pradeep Bandekar catches showbiz folk going about their business.

Palamu clash: No Shivratri procession; namaaz restricted

Palamu clash: No Shivratri procession; namaaz restricted

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The police personnel have been deployed around the mosque area where a massive clash had erupted between two groups on February 15 over the installation of 'toran dwar' (entry gate) on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Bollywood celebrates Maha Shivratri with prayers and pictures.

Gangubai, Valimai, Bheemla Nayak draw crowds to cinemas

Gangubai, Valimai, Bheemla Nayak draw crowds to cinemas

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

'The weekend advance booking are extremely encouraging for these movies, and the extended break due to Mahashivratri, will provide a significant impetus.'

Investors' wealth tumbles Rs 86,742 cr as stocks plunge

Investors' wealth tumbles Rs 86,742 cr as stocks plunge

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Investors' wealth tumbled Rs 86,741.74 crore on Wednesday, mirroring weakness in the global equity markets amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The BSE benchmark Sensex slumped 1,227.18 points to 55,020.10 during the day in line with a global selloff. It finally settled at 55,468.90, lower by 778.38 points or 1.38 per cent. Surging crude prices and foreign capital outflows also weighed on investor sentiment.

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

SAVING HISTORY, One Stepwell At A Time

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Rohan Kale is fighting to save Maharashtra's stepwells.

PIX: Ranbir, Alia at the Kumbh Mela

PIX: Ranbir, Alia at the Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Director Ayan Mukherji launched the logo of their film Brahmastra on Mahashivratri at the Kumbh Mela on Monday, March 4, 2019.

22 crore devotees in 49 days: Kumbh makes history

22 crore devotees in 49 days: Kumbh makes history

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

he one-and-a-half-month-long Kumbh Mela ended on Monday with devotees from different walks of life and parts of the country taking a holy dip on Mahashivratri.

Bollywood celebrates Maha Shivaratri

Bollywood celebrates Maha Shivaratri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Six killed in Bhavnath temple stampede in Gujarat

Six killed in Bhavnath temple stampede in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Six people were killed and 12 others injured in a stampede that broke out on Sunday at Bhavnath temple's annual Mahashivratri fair in the foothills of Mount Girnar in Gujarat's Junagadh district.

A night of prayer for Lord Shiva

A night of prayer for Lord Shiva

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Sunday, February 26 was a day of devotion for Lord Shiva

Devotees seek Lord Shiva's blessings on his day

Devotees seek Lord Shiva's blessings on his day

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

The world is under the spell of Lord Shiva as his day, the MahaShivratri, is being celebrated across the globe by his devotees.

IN PICTURES: The great night of Lord Shiva

IN PICTURES: The great night of Lord Shiva

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Mahashivratri, one of the major Hindu festivals is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Lakhs take dip in Ganga on shahi snan amid rising coronavirus cases

Lakhs take dip in Ganga on shahi snan amid rising coronavirus cases

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Masks were not worn by a large proportion and social distancing appeared impossible in an event in which, according to the mela administration, over 17 lakh people had taken a dip in the river in the first few hours up to 10 am.

Unfair to call Kumbh Covid 'super-spreader': Official

Unfair to call Kumbh Covid 'super-spreader': Official

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Mela Inspector General Sanjay Gunjyal also said the religious event formally began on April 1 by which time the second wave of Covid was already raging in states like Maharashtra and Haryana.

Why did Kangana meet Prakash Javdekar?

Why did Kangana meet Prakash Javdekar?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Aamir shoots for a song...Toofan gets a release date...

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

PIX: Hrithik Roshan, family celebrate Maha Shivratri

PIX: Hrithik Roshan, family celebrate Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The actor was joined by his wife, two sons, parents, maternal grandparents and elder sister Sunaina.

Sensex ends at one-month high on February F&O expiry

Sensex ends at one-month high on February F&O expiry

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Benchmark indices increased for the fourth consecutive day amidst volatile trading and expiry of the Feb F&O contracts.

Volatile markets end in the positive

Volatile markets end in the positive

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Upmove in IT heavyweights, ITC and HDFC counters aided the gains in today's trade.

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'She gives me constructive criticism and makes my work even better.'

BSE, NSE closed today

BSE, NSE closed today

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

BSE, NSE closed today

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.

10 temple stampedes India won't forget

10 temple stampedes India won't forget

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Stampedes at temples and other religious places in India have claimed nearly 1,000 lives in the last 10 years in the country.

At Rs 4,200 crore, this year's Kumbh Mela costliest ever

At Rs 4,200 crore, this year's Kumbh Mela costliest ever

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The previous state government had spent around Rs 1,300 crore for the Maha Kumbh, which was held in 2013.

Fire breaks out at Kumbh mela venue; no casualties

Fire breaks out at Kumbh mela venue; no casualties

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A cylinder exploded in a tent at the Digambar Ani Akhara at the Kumbh Mela site.

Agra has never 'chamkoed' like this!

Agra has never 'chamkoed' like this!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'I was told that Agra has never been cleaned, spruced and scrubbed like it has been for Trump!' A tourist who visited the Taj Mahal over the the weekend gives an account of how the city is gearing up to welcome the Trump Parivar.

Fat to Fit: This IT guy went from 87 to 73 in three months

Fat to Fit: This IT guy went from 87 to 73 in three months

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Rediff reader Sudhir Pawar shares his diet plan, fitness strategy and more.

Trupti Desai's Bhumata Brigade detained en route to Trimbakeshwar Temple

Trupti Desai's Bhumata Brigade detained en route to Trimbakeshwar Temple

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Though some Hindutva groups have said they will prevent the women's group from entering the temple.

Sensex rebounds 196 points as geopolitical tensions ease

Sensex rebounds 196 points as geopolitical tensions ease

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Financial, capital goods, IT, power and oil and gas sector stocks hogged the limelight, helped indices to reclaim their key level.

Box Office: Luka Chuppi is a hit!

Box Office: Luka Chuppi is a hit!

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The hits and misses of the week.

Parvati Khan admits she performed 'abhishek'

Parvati Khan admits she performed 'abhishek'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Khan said, "I personally have nothing against any individual or any group opposing my efforts, but I am just deeply saddened by their mental sickness, the ignorant mindset and the injury they inflict upon mankind."

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

In the second of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!