News for '-mela'

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

By any standards, the crowd was far bigger than what the festival has witnessed ever since it began on January 3.

60 lakh people take holy dip in Ganges

60 lakh people take holy dip in Ganges

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Since early Sunday morning, people from different parts of the city and adjoining areas were seen entering the nearly 30 bathing points (ghats) from four entry gates amid tight security arrangements by the administration.

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Digital India and Modi's Vision 2022 master plan

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Agriculture, social services, education, defence and so on will be brought into the digital fold and every gram panchayat will be connected to the internet.

Plan of action on Ram temple by next year: VHP

Plan of action on Ram temple by next year: VHP

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

The VHP will accept no new map or proposals on the disputed site and will continue working according to its old plan.

4 great marketing strategies

4 great marketing strategies

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Punjab: 4 children's bodies found in mill

Punjab: 4 children's bodies found in mill

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The hands and legs of the decomposed bodies were tied with ropes, and it appeared an attempt was made to burn them.

Shabri Kumbh site turns fortress

Shabri Kumbh site turns fortress

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Allahabad gears up as Ardh Kumbh begins on Wed

Allahabad gears up as Ardh Kumbh begins on Wed

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

A total of about seven crore Hindus are expected to converge in Allahabad.

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

The Reinvention of Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Brand Kejriwal-AAP have a long way to go even if they win another Delhi election...'
'It is a force nobody can ignore, not even Mr Modi, because it will keep punching above its weight,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.

What Indian brands don't understand

What Indian brands don't understand

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Indian creative and digital agencies seem to be completely missing the mark,' says advertising and media veteran Sandeep Goyal.

Honda's designs for India

Honda's designs for India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Yogi's Kumbh order puts UP's leather industry in a fix

Yogi's Kumbh order puts UP's leather industry in a fix

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Recently, Hindu religious seers had threatened to boycott the ceremonial Kumbh snan if the Ganga was not clean.

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

These 12 images prove that we truly live in an incredibly bizarre world.

Who's the most overrated actor?

Who's the most overrated actor?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Who do you think is unworthy of the applause?

Bewafaa: A mixed bag of tunes

Bewafaa: A mixed bag of tunes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The nine-day Mahamaham festival, known as the 'Kumbh Mela of the south', concluded In Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu on Monday, with conduct of the most important event 'theerthavari', witnessed by lakhs of people.

Kawnai town preparing for Shahi Snan

Kawnai town preparing for Shahi Snan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

Kawnai is believed to be the first place where Kumbh Mela was held since ages.

You too can be a victim of credit card fraud; these tips can help

You too can be a victim of credit card fraud; these tips can help

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

One must be extremely cautious while shopping with a credit card.

Chouhan to set up 'happiness ministry' to ensure 'smile on every face'

Chouhan to set up 'happiness ministry' to ensure 'smile on every face'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Chouhan had earlier announced constitution of 'happiness ministry' on the lines of Bhutan, the only country to have the gross national happiness index.

Images that will make you go WOW!

Images that will make you go WOW!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 14 images

Kashmiri Pandits pay obeisance at Kheer Bhawani temple

Kashmiri Pandits pay obeisance at Kheer Bhawani temple

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

From a trickle in 1990, when militancy erupted in the valley, the numbers have, however, gradually seen an upward trend.

Passport Seva Kendras to be more accessible

Passport Seva Kendras to be more accessible

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

The government plans to expand the programme of using head post offices as PSKs.

Hectic preparations for royal bath in Nashik

Hectic preparations for royal bath in Nashik

Rediff.com8 Aug 2003

Thousands of sadhus have already reached the holy town of Trimbakeshwar, which enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas.

'Aamir would bully me!'

'Aamir would bully me!'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

To market or not to market the Kumbh

To market or not to market the Kumbh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

In the wake of mounting pressure from Sangh outfits, the MP government may take a fresh decision on the fate of the marketing contract with a Lintas subsidiary for Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain.

Ram temple makes it back on BJP's agenda

Ram temple makes it back on BJP's agenda

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

With the 2019 Lok Sabha polls less than eight months away, the party has resumed stoking the emotional issue through its second-and third-rung leaders.

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

The Kala Ghoda festival this year will be special!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

It turns 20 and Mumbai will celebrate, says Avantika Bhuyan.

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.

Last shahi snan passes off peacefully

Last shahi snan passes off peacefully

Rediff.com7 Sep 2003

Processions were taken out without much fanfare as a mark of respect to those killed in a stampede during the previous shahi snan, in Nashik.

Row over Simhast holy baths

Row over Simhast holy baths

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

The Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad has reportedly decided not to allow the Agni and Ahavan akharas to take bath along with the other akharas and take out the 'Peshwai'.

Mahants, sadhus to boycott Kumbh ceremony

Mahants, sadhus to boycott Kumbh ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

They are protesting against the Centre's move to take over lands of Hindu muths and temples all over the country.

Rains ruin Kumbh preparations

Rains ruin Kumbh preparations

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

"All low-lying areas are flooded...many tents in 'Sadhugram' here and at Trimbakeshwar are submerged now," officials said.

Highlights of 'People' in National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Highlights of 'People' in National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest

Rediff.com10 May 2018

We've already presented some of the stunning early entries to the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest in the Nature category and now, here are incredible portraits and action shots of people from around the world that have been submitted in the People category. As mentioned earlier, the grand-prize winner will be awarded $10,000 (Rs 6.67 lakh), will have their photo posted on the @NatGeoTravel Instagram account, as well as the bragging rights. Take a look and be amazed!