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The Rediff Podcast: Will Siddhant Bhatia Win A Grammy?

The Rediff Podcast: Will Siddhant Bhatia Win A Grammy?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Watch Grammy nominee Siddhant Bhatia discuss his journey, and also perform from his Sounds Of Kumbha album.

Delhi HC steps in to protect Sunil Gavaskar

Delhi HC steps in to protect Sunil Gavaskar

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Sunil Gavaskar approached the high court, seeking to prevent the unauthorised use of his name, images, persona and likeness by social media platforms and e-commerce websites, and to protect his personality rights.

'Grammy's Coming Home This Year'

'Grammy's Coming Home This Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Composer Sidhant Bhatia, singer Raja Kumari, singer-producer Raghav Mehta and mixing engineer Deepak PA talk about Sounds of Kumbha, which is shortlisted for the Grammys in the Best Global Music Album category.

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Delhi baba booked for sexually harassing 17 students at his institute

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Female students alleged that Saraswati used abusive language, sent obscene messages, and made unwanted physical advances.

Delhi baba questioned in room where he raped students

Delhi baba questioned in room where he raped students

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Delhi Police on Monday questioned Chaitanyananda Saraswati in connection with allegations of sexual harassment of female students at Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management.

Godman used threats, foreign trip promises to assault EWS students

Godman used threats, foreign trip promises to assault EWS students

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The self-styled godman on the run after allegedly sexually assaulting several female students of a management institute in New Delhi, allegedly pressured them with threats of lower grades and lured them with promises of foreign trips, an officer said on Wednesday.

'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

'Was tortured to frame Bhagwat, Yogi in Malegaon case'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Major Ramesh Upadhyay (retd), acquitted in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, claims he was tortured in jail to falsely implicate Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Bhagwat, and Indresh Kumar.

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

A similar incident had occurred earlier this year when, on March 9, a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was found desecrated just days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles, according to temple authorities.

A Special Puja For Pahalgam Victims

A Special Puja For Pahalgam Victims

Rediff.com3 May 2025

On Shankara Jayanti, Friday, May 2, 2025, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Sri Sri Vishwatamanand Saraswati and other sadhus conducted a special puja at the Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar for victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. They also prayed for peace and the long life of India's soldiers.

PIX: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya marries Carnatic singer

PIX: BJP MP Tejasvi Surya marries Carnatic singer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya tied the knot with Carnatic classical singer Sivasri Skandaprasad in Bengaluru.

Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday that spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar had given him blessings and told him that he would succeed when he and other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs were camping in a Guwahati hotel.

Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Go For A Ride

Sobhita-Naga Chaitanya Go For A Ride

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The three-day Holi weekend saw many film folk take a quick travel break.

Burhan Wani's father: Discussed Kashmir with Sri Sri

Burhan Wani's father: Discussed Kashmir with Sri Sri

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Wani said he also asked Sri Sri to use his influence in finding a solution to Kashmir problem.

NGT seeks Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's reply

NGT seeks Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's reply

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday sought Art of Living head Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's reply on an application which alleged the spiritual guru had termed its earlier order as "politically motivated".

Exclusive! Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks out!

Exclusive! Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks out!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The spiritual guru responds to Sheela Bhatt/Redifff.com's quick-fire questions with prompt answers.

Sri Sri Ravishankar woos Argentina

Sri Sri Ravishankar woos Argentina

Rediff.com19 May 2008

On a six-day visit to the south American country, the spiritual leader -- in separate events -- addressed the Argentine Senate, 1,600 business leaders and nearly 14,000 Argentinians.

ISKCON temple set afire, idol damaged near Dhaka

ISKCON temple set afire, idol damaged near Dhaka

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

A group of people set fire to an ISKCON temple in Dhaka district in Bangladesh in the early hours of Saturday.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Iraq

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Iraq

Rediff.com22 Dec 2008

Founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, visited Iraq to meet with Iraqi political and religious leaders and to oversee AOL's initiatives in the strife-torn country.

Sri Sri meets Katrina victims

Sri Sri meets Katrina victims

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The spiritual leader was was invited by Austin Mayor Will Wynn. The Art of Living is conducting trauma relief workshops there.

Sri Sri heads to Pakistan on peace mission

Sri Sri heads to Pakistan on peace mission

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

This is the spiritual leader's second visit to the neighbouring country (the first one was in July 2004). During his three-day peace mission, Sri Sri will meet top leaders to strengthen collaborative efforts between the two countries.

Spirituality is the inner technology: Sri Sri

Spirituality is the inner technology: Sri Sri

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Women from 55 countries begin deliberations at the 5th International Women's Conference.

'Sri Sri should not have been part of the panel'

'Sri Sri should not have been part of the panel'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'Earlier, Sri Sri told me we (Muslims) must give up our claim to the Babri Masjid site and be large-hearted.' 'Sri Sri has always taken sides on this issue, and isn't neutral at all.'

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Dalai Lama

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Dalai Lama

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar met Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamshala during his six-day visit to Himachal Pradesh. The leaders discussed various issues over an hour-long meeting.

Sri Sri signs on Sindhu to endorse health drink

Sri Sri signs on Sindhu to endorse health drink

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

This is only the second endorsement in the baba-led space by a celebrity after wrestler Sushil Kumar featured in an ad last year for Patanjali Ghee.

Sri Sri meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad

Sri Sri meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who has undertaken this visit at the invitation of Maliki, is expected to meet with several leaders from the Sunni, Shia and Kurdish parties.

I have no enemies: Sri Sri Ravishankar

I have no enemies: Sri Sri Ravishankar

Rediff.com31 May 2010

The Bangalore police have formed two teams to investigate the attack on spiritual leader Shri Shri Ravishankar. On Sunday evening, an unidentified gunman shot at the convoy in which Ravishankar was traveling. He fired one bullet, which injured a devotee. Shri Shri Ravishankar was unhurt in the incident. While the devotees at the ashram suspect that it could be a terror attack, the police have ruled out such a possibility.

ISIS rejects Sri Sri's peace talks with photo of beheaded man

ISIS rejects Sri Sri's peace talks with photo of beheaded man

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has said that he tried to open peace talks with the ISIS, but the deadliest terrorist organisation rejected the offer by sending him a photograph of a beheaded body of a man

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The New Age guru

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: The New Age guru

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

From reaching out to the Jat community and requesting them to not harm the country's assets to trying to mediate on behalf of the women protesting against Shani Shingnapur temple authorities, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has made his presence felt. Nikita Puri examines the rise of the New Age guru.

90% people in Kashmir want peace: Sri Sri

90% people in Kashmir want peace: Sri Sri

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Former militants, stone-pelters and victims of militancy, besides various stakeholders took part in the conference organised by AOL.

Uttam's Take: Sri Sri hits all the wrong notes

Uttam's Take: Sri Sri hits all the wrong notes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Uttam Ghosh On the controversy surrounding Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's World Culture Festival.

Why Sri Sri is laughing all the way to the bank

Why Sri Sri is laughing all the way to the bank

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Yoga, wellness, meditation, Ayurveda, software and ... toothpaste - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has successfully merged business with spirituality

Maharishi was a great saint: Sri Sri

Maharishi was a great saint: Sri Sri

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

According to a release issued by the Art of Living Foundation in Bhopal, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, 'Maharshi was a great saint. He was highly skilled in managing world affairs and equally dispassionate at the same time.'

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Vicky Nanjappa talks to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living foundation, on the Lokpal Bill and why Gandhian Anna Hazare's movement against corruption was lapped up by the common man

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar interview

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar interview

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

'Politics is playing a very big role in keeping communities apart in terms of religion,' says Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3

'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, Bhatt hails from Bengaluru. He is a Madhwa priest trained in Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, under his guru, Pejavar Swamiji of Udupi Ashta Matha.

Sri Sri Ravishankar talks peace with LTTE

Sri Sri Ravishankar talks peace with LTTE

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

Expressing reservations about Norway's engagement with the Sri Lankan government, Modi said it was aimed at gaining control of a deep sea ports in Sri Lanka.

Sri Sri speaks on sex, spirituality and afterlife

Sri Sri speaks on sex, spirituality and afterlife

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Spiritual guru and Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar talks to rediff.com's Abhishek Mande about life, death, sex and the prospect of peace in the Indian subcontinent.

Sri Sri moves two nations with one message

Sri Sri moves two nations with one message

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Art of Living proponent Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has called upon people of India and Pakistan to recognise the voice of peace within and create a violence-free world.

Sri Sri receives 2009 Culture in Balance award

Sri Sri receives 2009 Culture in Balance award

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Spiritual leader and Art of Living Founder, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, was Saturday conferred with the 2009 Culture in Balance Award in Dresden, Germany, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to all the facets of culture, and for his commitment to global cultural balance.

Sri Sri Ravishankar's convoy shot at

Sri Sri Ravishankar's convoy shot at

Rediff.com30 May 2010

An unidentified gunman opened fire on the convoy of spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar on Sunday. The spirtual leader was on his way to meet some delegates after a satsang at the ashram, which is 25 km Benguluru city.