News for 'Acharya'

Sandeep Acharya on life after winning Indian Idol 2

Sandeep Acharya on life after winning Indian Idol 2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Sandeep Acharya, the winner of Indian Idol season 2 shares his experiences since winning the show.

Guess, Who Is The Real Baba Ramdev!

Guess, Who Is The Real Baba Ramdev!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

A life-size wax figure of Baba Ramdev, the yoga guru, was unveiled in New Delhi by Madame Tussauds New York.

Yoga guru Ramdev summoned by SC in contempt case over Patanjali ads

Yoga guru Ramdev summoned by SC in contempt case over Patanjali ads

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The bench also issued notice to Ramdev to show cause why contempt proceedings be not initiated against him.

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

Why Ayodhya's Ram temple to be shut for 1 hr every day

Why Ayodhya's Ram temple to be shut for 1 hr every day

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Since January 23, the deity was woken up at 4 am for morning rituals. It takes around two hours before devotees are allowed to have 'darshan' and it continues till 10 pm.

'Is it a crime to meet the prime minister?'

'Is it a crime to meet the prime minister?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'I just invited PM Modi for Kalki Dham for shilanyas, so what crime did I commit as a Congressman?'

Ayodhya seer offers Rs 10cr for beheading Udhayanidhi

Ayodhya seer offers Rs 10cr for beheading Udhayanidhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

"I will pay Rs 10 crore cash reward to anyone who beheads Stalin and brings his head to me. If no one dares to kill Stalin, I will myself find him and kill him," Paramhans Acharya, the chief priest of the Tapaswi Chawni temple of Ayodhya, said.

HC upholds Mumbai college hijab ban, says no breach of fundamental rights

HC upholds Mumbai college hijab ban, says no breach of fundamental rights

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to interfere in a decision taken by a Mumbai-based college to impose a ban on hijab, burka and naqab in its premises.

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah himself sounded more open to such a possibility in a recent interview.

Trust member, not Modi, is the 'yajman' of Ram temple puja

Trust member, not Modi, is the 'yajman' of Ram temple puja

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Earlier, there was a debate if Modi is entitled to adopt the role which usually goes to a "householder".

BJP leader says 'proud' of Lalu's donor daughter

BJP leader says 'proud' of Lalu's donor daughter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Beti ho to Rohini Acharya jaisi," Giriraj tweeted in Hindi.

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Why RJD Won Only 4 Seats!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The RJD polled the highest vote share in Bihar, but it was not reflected in the number of seats it won.

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Nitish To Hold Sway Over BJP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With Nitish Kumar on its side, a BJP-led government may feel increased pressure to conduct a nationwide caste-based census.

Phase 5: Rae Bareli, Amethi go to polls on Monday

Phase 5: Rae Bareli, Amethi go to polls on Monday

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Besides Defence Minister Singh (Lucknow), Minister of Women and Child Development Irani (Amethi), those in the fray are Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishor (Mohanlalganj) and Minister of State of Consumer Affairs Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti (Fatehpur).

Another Indian-American student found dead, 4th in a month

Another Indian-American student found dead, 4th in a month

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Consulate General of India in New York said on Thursday that no foul play is suspected at this stage in the death of Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a student of the Lindner School of Business, Cincinnati.

Patanjali ads: SC rejects Ramdev's apology, warns against perjury

Patanjali ads: SC rejects Ramdev's apology, warns against perjury

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday tore into Patanjali Ayurved's defence for putting out misleading advertisements, rejecting the apology from yoga guru Ramdev and the firm's managing director Acharya Balkrishna as 'lip service' and warned them against perjury.

Alia's 'Saras' Moment With Ranbir

Alia's 'Saras' Moment With Ranbir

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Filmfare Awards 2024 will always remain special for Alia Bhatt as both she and hubby Ranbir Kapoor bagged the top acting awards.

How Senior Citizens Can File ITRs

How Senior Citizens Can File ITRs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Many seniors mistakenly believe they need not file returns if tax is deducted at source (TDS) on income received. This is incorrect.

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Licences of 14 Patanjali, Divya Pharma products suspended: U'khand to SC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

In an affidavit filed in the top court, the SLA has given details of the steps taken by it against Patanjali and Divya Pharmacy.

Cong's 1/3rd PM jibe ahead of Modi's visit to Varanasi

Cong's 1/3rd PM jibe ahead of Modi's visit to Varanasi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Ramesh asked the PM why river Ganga is "dirtier than before" even after spending Rs 20,000 crore on the Namami Gange project.

'If harassment leads to...': Lalu's daughter warns Centre amid CBI questioning

'If harassment leads to...': Lalu's daughter warns Centre amid CBI questioning

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Prasad underwent a kidney transplant in Singapore last year and returned to India a month ago. In view of the high risk of infections, the mass leader has chosen to stay away from his home state and convalesce at the residence of Bharti, who is a Rajya Sabha member.

Who's Rajinikanth Meeting In Ranchi?

Who's Rajinikanth Meeting In Ranchi?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Rajinikanth arrived in Ranchi after offering prayers at the Rajrappa temple in Ramgarh on August 17.

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Nitish quits, set to return as CM with BJP support

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The governor accepted Kumar's resignation, and asked him to continue as caretaker CM till a new government is formed, they said.

BJD fields 33% women candidates, 38% turncoats in LS polls

BJD fields 33% women candidates, 38% turncoats in LS polls

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Nayak had earlier resigned from the BJD and joined the BJP and got a nomination from the saffron party.

No excuse for violence: US on attacks on Indian students

No excuse for violence: US on attacks on Indian students

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'The president and this administration have been working very, very hard to make sure we're doing everything we can to work with state and local authorities to try to thwart and disrupt those kinds of attacks and make it clear to anybody who might consider them that they'll be held properly accountable'

With havan and namaz, world prays for Chandrayaan-3

With havan and namaz, world prays for Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Regardless of religious boundaries, individuals are coming together to lend their support to the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Karan Deol's Wedding Festivities Begin

Karan Deol's Wedding Festivities Begin

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Disha's great grandfather directed Karan's grandfather in Bandini.

Bring Advani to Ayodhya on Jan 22, Ram temple movement seer urges Yogi

Bring Advani to Ayodhya on Jan 22, Ram temple movement seer urges Yogi

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Atal (Bihari Vajpayee), Advani and Joshi have contributed a lot for the BJP to reach where it is now, he said.

'Demand will come back after the elections'

'Demand will come back after the elections'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'The Budget will be positive, continuing on the path of growth taken so far.'

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Murder In Mahim Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Among the many reasons to watch Murder In Mahim is that it may be a chance to wipe out -- if it is achievable by a Web series -- the air of judgment towards those who do not conform to the majority's idea of normal, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Steel firms prep for festivals, see demand by auto, consumer goods sectors

Steel firms prep for festivals, see demand by auto, consumer goods sectors

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The festive season will mean business for the steel industry as it is the time when automotive and consumer appliance companies bump up demand to prepare for higher sales, experts have said. Ranjan Dhar, chief marketing officer at ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), said that bookings by auto and consumer appliance industries are 20 per cent higher ahead of the festive season compared to last year. "While this could be for a couple of months, it could normalise later at approximately 10 per cent," he said.

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'They hate him so much that if PM Modi says the Sun rises in the east the Congress will say the Sun rises in the west.'

Puja at Gyanvapi: Masjid committee fails to get relief

Puja at Gyanvapi: Masjid committee fails to get relief

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Friday did not give any immediate relief to the Gyanvapi Masjid committee which had challenged the order of the Varanasi court allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists.

Ramdev, Balkrishna apologise to SC for Patanjali ads

Ramdev, Balkrishna apologise to SC for Patanjali ads

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

In two separate affidavits filed in the apex court, Ramdev and Balkrishna tendered unqualified apology for the 'breach of the statement' recorded in the November 21 last year order of the apex court.

Karan Deol Wears Yellow For Haldi Ceremony

Karan Deol Wears Yellow For Haldi Ceremony

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The wedding festivities have started at the Deol residence.

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) in a statement said America's hotel owners are deeply saddened, shocked, and outraged by this senseless act of violence against a small business owner that cost him his life.

Third Gujarat Congress MLA quits in 2 days

Third Gujarat Congress MLA quits in 2 days

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Katara is the third Congress MLA to resign in the last two days, after Mohansinh Rathwa and Bhagwan Barad.