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Fans Pay Homage To Dharmendra

Fans Pay Homage To Dharmendra

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's passing truly heralds the end of an era, and sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik dedicated his latest art work to that.

14 Bats, One Legend: A Sand Tribute Like No Other

14 Bats, One Legend: A Sand Tribute Like No Other

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Pattnaik's creation featured a replica of 14 bats-a symbolic gesture honouring Kohli's incredible journey in red-ball cricket.

What A Grand Way To Celebrate Kohli, 36!

What A Grand Way To Celebrate Kohli, 36!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a 5 foot high sculpture of Virat Kohli using around four tons of sand.

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Celebrating Swami Vivekananda's Life

Celebrating Swami Vivekananda's Life

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary is celebrated every year on January 12.

Puri is the only Jagannath Dham: Odisha objects to Bengal's temple naming

Puri is the only Jagannath Dham: Odisha objects to Bengal's temple naming

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra, who was the chief priest during the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple at Digha on April 30, on Friday joined the voices demanding withdrawal of the 'Jagannath Dham' phrase attached to the new temple in West Bengal.

Sand Sculpture Wishes Pant Recovery

Sand Sculpture Wishes Pant Recovery

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who met Pant at the hospital on Sunday, said the cricketer's car hit the divider while he was trying to avoid a pothole on the Delhi-Dehradun highway.

Arunachal, Sikkim, Odisha, AP to vote simultaneously with LS poll

Arunachal, Sikkim, Odisha, AP to vote simultaneously with LS poll

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Assembly elections will be held in four states with the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, which will start from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Saturday.

Khattar, Chouhan, Bandi, Bittu may be made ministers

Khattar, Chouhan, Bandi, Bittu may be made ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

BJP leaders Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Ravneet Singh Bittu may be among the new faces in the Union council of ministers which will be sworn on Sunday evening along with Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.

On Puri beach, a tribute to Milkha Singh

On Puri beach, a tribute to Milkha Singh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

'Tribute to the legend, The #FlyingSikh’ #MilkhaSinghji.'

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Glimpses of the preparations in Odisha and West Bengal for Cyclone Dana which is expected to make landfall between October 24 and 25.

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Modi turns 74; leaders across party lines extend wishes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Modi was born on September 17, 1950 in a small town in Gujarat.

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

'Kohli has changed Indian cricket's DNA'

'Kohli has changed Indian cricket's DNA'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Ashwin noted that Kohli has redefined how a batsman should perceive and prepare for the game

Goddess Durga's SAND Sculpture

Goddess Durga's SAND Sculpture

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculptures of Goddess Durga using seashells on the beach in Puri.

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

To me he always symbolised the sincere, confident, face of a Bharat whose rise is unstoppable. Ratan Tata was a Rishi who was unquestioningly trusted by people who never saw him and never met him, asserts Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.

Yeh Hai India: How Monkeys Beat The Cold

Yeh Hai India: How Monkeys Beat The Cold

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.

Is Santa Taking A Taxi?

Is Santa Taking A Taxi?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

It is Christmas Eve and Santa is in town.

Lok Sabha election outcome can trigger stock market correction: Bernstein

Lok Sabha election outcome can trigger stock market correction: Bernstein

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

While the markets have factored in a number close to 350 for the BJP and almost 400 for the NDA, 50 seats fewer could trigger a market correction

Wife Chitrani Inconsolable At Bappi Lahiri's Funeral

Wife Chitrani Inconsolable At Bappi Lahiri's Funeral

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Hours before Bappi Lahiri's funeral at Mumbai's Pawan Hans crematorium, film folk arrived at his home to pay their last respects.

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

His friends and colleagues attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the fine actor and offer support to his family.

'He taught me how to enjoy life to the fullest'

'He taught me how to enjoy life to the fullest'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'I have lost my closest man. He would sit with me for hours. He always had his guiding arm around my shoulders.'

Dhyan Chand honoured on birth anniversary

Dhyan Chand honoured on birth anniversary

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'We are a great sporting country but need to have a sporting powerhouse. We have to make sports as a way of life. To begin this movement on the birthday of Chand is the best tribute we can pay to him'

Govt issues anti-tobacco rules for OTT platforms

Govt issues anti-tobacco rules for OTT platforms

Rediff.com31 May 2023

According to the notification, publishers of online curated content displaying tobacco products or their use will be required to display anti-tobacco health spots each of a minimum of 30 seconds at the beginning and middle of the programme.

Hockey World Cup 2022: Schedule

Hockey World Cup 2022: Schedule

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The schedule for the Hockey World Cup.

Satish Kaushik's wife dismisses Rs 15 cr angle in his death

Satish Kaushik's wife dismisses Rs 15 cr angle in his death

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Kaushik attended a Holi party, held at the Delhi farmhouse of businessman Vikas Malu where, at midnight, he complained of chest pain and was taken to a Gurugram hospital.

Odisha declares journalists as frontline Covid warriors

Odisha declares journalists as frontline Covid warriors

Rediff.com2 May 2021

As many as 11 newspersons have died of the infection in Odisha since the beginning of the pandemic, sources said.

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.

Remembering Kalam in sand

Remembering Kalam in sand

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Thursday will be former President APJ Abdul Kalam's second death anniversary.

PHOTOS: Indian wins sand art contest in Bulgaria

PHOTOS: Indian wins sand art contest in Bulgaria

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has won gold medal in a world sand art championship in Bulgaria.

BJP has grand plans to celebrate Modi's birthday as service fortnight

BJP has grand plans to celebrate Modi's birthday as service fortnight

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party plans to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on September 17 over a period of 16 days as Seva Pakhwara (service fortnight).

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The discussion was part of a digital campaign which was launched by former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, actors Babushaan Mohanty and Rachel White last year to demand 'Bharat Ratna' for Major Dhyan Chand.

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Image: Obama, McCain enjoy the sun at Puri beach!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

A sand sculpture of United States presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, created by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik, at a beach in Puri.

PIX: Tribute in sand for Virat Kohli

PIX: Tribute in sand for Virat Kohli

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Artist Patnaik wishes Kohli birthday with cricket-themed sand art in Ayodhya

PHOTOS: Nation salutes Kargil heroes on Vijay Diwas

PHOTOS: Nation salutes Kargil heroes on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Here's a look at the tributes.

An artist's tribute to Benazir Bhutto

An artist's tribute to Benazir Bhutto

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture to pay tribute to former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto at a beach in Puri.

Sudarshan Pattnaik creates world's tallest Santa sand art at Puri

Sudarshan Pattnaik creates world's tallest Santa sand art at Puri

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

On Christmas Eve, noted sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 45-feet-high sand Santa Claus with a "World Peace" message at Puri beach on Thursday.

PM Modi, Union ministers wish nation on Republic Day

PM Modi, Union ministers wish nation on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day, the day its Constitution came into force in 1950.

The message of peace in sand

The message of peace in sand

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Internationally acclaimed sand sculptor Sudarsan Pattnaik from Orissa is representing India at the annual Berlin International Sand Sculpture competition, being held from June 8 to 17.

First Look: A sand image to wish the Big B

First Look: A sand image to wish the Big B

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Legend says Konark is the place where King Samba worshipped the Sun God, the healer of all diseases