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Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Punjab police busts terror module handled from Canada, Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Punjab police on Friday claimed to have busted an ISI-backed terror module jointly handled by Canada-based gangster Lakhbir Singh alias Landa and Pakistan-based gangster Harvinder Singh Rinda with the arrest of two of its operatives.

Gujarat's anti-terror law cannot be invoked retrospectively: SC

Gujarat's anti-terror law cannot be invoked retrospectively: SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The top court said where a person commits no unlawful activity after the invocation of the Act, in such circumstances, he cannot be arrested under it for offences committed before the law came into force, even if found guilty of the same.

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

'Vedas do not refer to anything called Hinduism'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'They were certainly not practising Hinduism in the Harappan culture (which includes Mohenjo Daro and other sites).' 'There was no notion of Hinduism then.'

Renowned tabla artiste Subhankar Banerjee dies of Covid complications

Renowned tabla artiste Subhankar Banerjee dies of Covid complications

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Renowned percussionist Pt Subhankar Banerjee died after battling Covid-19 for two months at a private hospital in Kolkata, his family said on Thursday. He was 54.

Dwarkapeeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passes away

Dwarkapeeth Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati passes away

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Swami Swaroopanand, who was the Shankracharya of Dwarka, Sharda, and Jyotish Peeth, was not keeping well for over a year, his aide said.

PHOTOS: Pond formed with 'Shiva's tears' restored in Pak

PHOTOS: Pond formed with 'Shiva's tears' restored in Pak

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Scores of Hindus participated in a special ceremony held at the historic Katasraj Temple in Pakistan's Punjab province following the restoration of its holy pond, which had begun drying up due to excessive use of groundwater by a nearby cement factory.

Boxer Thapa wins historic gold at President's Cup

Boxer Thapa wins historic gold at President's Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Four-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa became India's first gold-medallist at the President's Cup boxing tournament after getting a walkover in the final.

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'The problem is that all this reconstruction work is being monitored by the prime minister himself with inputs being provided directly by the PMO so nobody in the state government dare contradict them even if their suggestions are totally contrary to what the ecology of this region requires.'

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'After pack-up, Sridevi took a shower in the studio itself, changed, and returned to the set with a wad of notes.' 'She distributed it amongst every technician who had worked on the song Na Jaane Kahan Se Aaye Hai.'

'Shiva will be the biggest commercial film this year'

'Shiva will be the biggest commercial film this year'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

The gorgeous Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi opens up about her new role.

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Monica, O My Darling Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Nasty surprises and quirky humour make Monica, O My Darling an intriguing, fun, watch, observes Sukanya Verma. Monica, O My Darling Review.

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief, first woman occupant of top job

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Labourer killed, 9 trapped as under-construction tunnel collapses in J-K

Labourer killed, 9 trapped as under-construction tunnel collapses in J-K

Rediff.com21 May 2022

A labourer was killed and three rescued after a part of an under-construction tunnel collapsed on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in the union territory's Ramban district, officials said.

PIX: Karanvir Bohra's Holi party for his twins

PIX: Karanvir Bohra's Holi party for his twins

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Look at who joined the celebrations.

PHOTOS: Country celebrates Maha Shivaratri

PHOTOS: Country celebrates Maha Shivaratri

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on the holy occasion.

The BEST BITS of Koffee With Karan 7

The BEST BITS of Koffee With Karan 7

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The Koffee With Karan 7 finale was one of the most entertaining episodes this season.

Aga Khan museum cancels 'Kaali' documentary show in Toronto

Aga Khan museum cancels 'Kaali' documentary show in Toronto

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto has said it "deeply regrets" causing offence to members of the Hindu and other faith communities and has removed the presentation of the documentary Kaali, after the Indian mission in Ottawa urged the Canadian authorities to take down all "provocative material" related to the controversial film.

PM unveils 12-ft statute of Adi Shankara in Kedarnath

PM unveils 12-ft statute of Adi Shankara in Kedarnath

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Modi said he was at a loss of words to describe what he felt while he was sitting before the statue.

Whenever Aurangzeb attacks, Shivaji rises: Modi in Varanasi

Whenever Aurangzeb attacks, Shivaji rises: Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Modi lauded the civilisational heritage of Varanasi, and said many sultanates rose and collapsed but Benaras remained.

Hyd encounter: Families of accused in total shock

Hyd encounter: Families of accused in total shock

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Many people committed rapes and murders. But they were not killed in this manner'

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Gods are deceitful too and villains can be upright upholders of the law.' 'Perhaps political leaders of all shades would benefit from these lessons instead of declaring themselves upholders of a dharma that means different things to different people,' points out Arundhuti Dasgupta.

SC asks UP to reconsider its stand to hold even symbolic Kanwar Yatra

SC asks UP to reconsider its stand to hold even symbolic Kanwar Yatra

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices R F Nariman and B R Gavai said that it is of the prima face view that all kinds of sentiments are subservient to Article 21 of the Constitution.

Hindus celebrate Mahashivratri with religious fervour

Hindus celebrate Mahashivratri with religious fervour

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

People across India and Nepal on Monday celebrated Mahashivratri with devotion and religious fervor.

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

'I don't carry the burden of Anupam Kher'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'I don't think 'oh, I have done 534 films' or 'I have 40 years of experience behind me.'

Uber riders can now share live location updates with cops

Uber riders can now share live location updates with cops

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Uber has come up with a technology integration feature called "emergency assistance" that aims to provide public safety authorities with real-time actionable data in case of an emergency during a ride. In the event of an emergency, riders or drivers will be able to share their live location, which shall be updated every four seconds, along with their name and contact details at the swipe of a button on the Uber app with the police. This will lead to saving critical time by providing potentially life-saving assistance by the police.

200 terrorists ready to be launched into J-K: Northern Army commander

200 terrorists ready to be launched into J-K: Northern Army commander

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The ceasefire along Indo-Pak border is working 'well' since February 2021 agreement, he asserted.

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The event will be marked by prayers to Lord Shiva at the Kuber Tila shrine on the Ram Janmabhoomi site, allocated for the temple in a historic Supreme Court verdict last November.

Hardik Pandya reveals his baby boy's name

Hardik Pandya reveals his baby boy's name

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Hardik and actor Natasa Stankovic have named their baby boy Agastya.

UP takes steps to ban meat sale in open on Kanwar Yatra routes

UP takes steps to ban meat sale in open on Kanwar Yatra routes

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The local, district and police administration are reaching out to meat traders to ensure this, officials said.

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

Vishnu Purana Explains The Caste System

Vishnu Purana Explains The Caste System

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The Vishnu Purana, notes A K Bhatacharya, ends on a sombre note, but not without offering the hope that those who chant Vishnu's name can still reclaim dharma.

MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 2 cr target in 10 years?'

MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 2 cr target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Arif Khan carries the tricolour and a billion dreams in Beijing

Arif Khan carries the tricolour and a billion dreams in Beijing

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Arif will be competing in Slalom and Giant Slalom events during the Games to be held from February 4 to 20.

Boxing World C'ship: Indians off to winning starts

Boxing World C'ship: Indians off to winning starts

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Earlier, another debutant Rohit Mor (57kg) gave India a winning start by sailing past Ecuador's Jean Caicedo 5-0 in a confident opening-round performance on Tuesday. Next up for him is Bosnia and Herzegovina's Alen Rahimic.

'I believe movies are eternal'

'I believe movies are eternal'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

'Shah Rukh Khan called me and said, I usually don't co-produce, but I will do it with you.' 'It will be one for the memories.'

With 'Jai Mata Di' chants, Rahul attacks BJP-RSS in Jammu

With 'Jai Mata Di' chants, Rahul attacks BJP-RSS in Jammu

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

'The feeling of love, brotherhood and composite culture exists among you all. I feel sad that the RSS and BJP are trying to break this culture,' Gandhi said in his address to Congress office-bearers and workers at a party function in Jammu on the second day of his two-day visit to Jammu.

Zareen stuns world champ to enter Bosphorus boxing quarters

Zareen stuns world champ to enter Bosphorus boxing quarters

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Zareen caused a major upset on the second day of the tournament on Wednesday when she out-punched the Russian boxer 5-0.

Govt reply sought on restoration of Hindu, Jain idols inside Qutub complex

Govt reply sought on restoration of Hindu, Jain idols inside Qutub complex

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A Delhi court on Tuesday sought response from the Centre and the Archeological Survey of India on a plea seeking restoration of Hindu and Jain deities and right to worship within the Qutub Minar complex, the lawyer said.