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Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday announced that the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at its position at the 'garbh griha' of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Promises flow as water remains a crucial issue in Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'The water crisis is so obvious that people see no point begging for it from politicians.'

Sidda govt to give cash instead of rice to poor due to grain shortage

Sidda govt to give cash instead of rice to poor due to grain shortage

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after a Cabinet meeting here on Wednesday said that the government has decided to go for open market tender to procure rice, whose process will start from Thursday.

Volunteer at Anna's fast venue tries to commit suicide

Volunteer at Anna's fast venue tries to commit suicide

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

A "disgruntled" volunteer of Team Anna today attempted self-immolation at the fast site of Anna Hazare and yoga guru Ramdev, alleging that he was mistreated by prominent members of India Against Corruption. The volunteer, donning a Team Anna T-shirt and cap and carrying a mega phone, surfaced at the media enclosure of the protest site at Jantar Mantar around 12:15 pm when a close aide of Ramdev was speaking on black money.

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Can An Ischemic Stroke Cause Sudden Death?

Can An Ischemic Stroke Cause Sudden Death?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

When the artery going to the brain gets clogged or closes off, and a part of the brain goes without blood for too long, it is called an ischemic stroke.

BJP welcomes Team Anna's decision to join politics

BJP welcomes Team Anna's decision to join politics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday welcomed the decision of Team Anna to form a political party with the aim of fighting corruption, misgovernance and misrule, saying it supports any fight against these ills.

Anna Hazare invites army chief to join his team

Anna Hazare invites army chief to join his team

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Anna Hazare has invited Army Chief Gen V K Singh to join his team after his retirement to fight corruption.

With govt looking away, Team Anna rethinks strategy

With govt looking away, Team Anna rethinks strategy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The team held two rounds of talks at the protest site of Jantar Mantar, where Anna Hazare's fast entered the fourth day and that of Kejriwal, Rai and Manish Sisodia entered the eighth day.

Anna movement fully behind anti-nuke protesters: Kejriwal

Anna movement fully behind anti-nuke protesters: Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Anti-corruption activist and member of disbanded Team Anna, Arvind Kejriwal, said his team fully backed the agitation against Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant.

Govt calling Team Anna anti-national unjustified: BJP

Govt calling Team Anna anti-national unjustified: BJP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Hitting out at the government for calling Team Anna members "anti-national", the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday said it is not right and unjustified to level such allegations against those critical of the policies of the United Progressive Alliance dispensation.

Govt attacking Anna to divert attention from Lokpal: Kejriwal

Govt attacking Anna to divert attention from Lokpal: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Dec 2011

Denying reports that Anna Hazare had close connections with the late Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha leader Nanaji Deshmukh, key Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said it was part of Congress' "tactics" to divert attention from the Lokpal Bill.

Ex-Army chief to share dais with Anna Hazare

Ex-Army chief to share dais with Anna Hazare

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Former Army chief Gen V K Singh will share dais with Anna Hazare and offer juice to the 74-year-old activist to break his six-day long fast.

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Easy opener for Djokovic as Australian Open draw out

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Wild card Caroline Wozniacki, another former champion and returning mother, will play 20th seed Magda Linette.

Team Anna denied permission for Jantar Mantar fast

Team Anna denied permission for Jantar Mantar fast

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Delhi Police has refused permission for Team Anna to hold an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar from July 25, saying the protest timing coincides with the monsoon session of Parliament when other outfits will also have to be accommodated at the spot.

Dikshit makes light of Team Anna's election plans

Dikshit makes light of Team Anna's election plans

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday made light of Team Anna's plans to make a foray into politics by fighting the Delhi Assembly polls next year saying all sorts of candidates including Independents contest the election.

Gogoi opposes Team Anna's decision to join politics

Gogoi opposes Team Anna's decision to join politics

Rediff.com4 Aug 2012

Urging Team Anna to change its decision of joining electoral politics, prominent Team Anna member and peasant leader Akhil Gogoi on Saturday said, "Otherwise, the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti will have to take an independent stand".

Krishna urges Anna, his team to contest polls

Krishna urges Anna, his team to contest polls

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Tuesday urged activist Anna Hazare and his associates to contest general elections. "They should contest the elections so that we all know who has the support of the people," he said. Hazare and members of his team have gone on an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to seek the implementation of the Lokpal Bill.

Kejriwal should have checked 'background' of his principal secy: Anna

Kejriwal should have checked 'background' of his principal secy: Anna

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Social activist Anna Hazare said that instead of fending off allegations now, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal should have checked the background of his principal secretary.

K'taka govt's 2 more guarantees come into force

K'taka govt's 2 more guarantees come into force

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The government has already implemented one of its five poll guarantees, "Shakti", by providing free services for women in public transport buses.

Team Anna meets to discuss rift with Ramdev

Team Anna meets to discuss rift with Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Team Anna met in Noida on Monday amid a rift between them and yoga guru over the treatment meted out to Arvind Kejriwal in public and differences within them over attacking Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Read Anna's letter to Indians: 'Will you join me?'

Read Anna's letter to Indians: 'Will you join me?'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare is all set to launch his second fast against corruption in New Delhi from August 16. He, and his followers, are peeved by the government's shrewd strategies to quell the civil society movement for a stronger Jan Lokpal Bill.

Digvijay, AICC differ over seeking Team Anna's support

Digvijay, AICC differ over seeking Team Anna's support

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

The All India Congress Committee and Digvijay Singh again appeared to be not on the same page -- this time on the issue of seeking cooperation from Team Anna over exposing some of the dealings of two Gujarat businessmen allegedly close to the Ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the state.

Fight is for changing the system, not power: Team Anna

Fight is for changing the system, not power: Team Anna

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Team Anna on Friday said it will not compromise on the issue of corruption, claiming that its fight was meant to change the system, not gain power."Anna is a hero of the people. How long he can remain deaf to the voice of the people? He has taken a decision to challenge the political class," a statement posted on the India Against Corruption website said.

Electoral bonds: Who is lottery king Santiago Martin?

Electoral bonds: Who is lottery king Santiago Martin?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Future Gaming and Hotel Services whose director is the lottery magnate Santiago Martin is the top purchaser of electoral bonds having purchased bonds worth Rs 1,368, according to data uploaded by the Election Commission of India on its website on Thursday.

It will be Modi in 2029 also: Amit Shah

It will be Modi in 2029 also: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

' I have seen PM Modi working diligently from 5 am in the morning to 1 am. It is a result of that there is such a large cadre with him'

BJP firms up alliance with GK Vasan's party in Tamil Nadu

BJP firms up alliance with GK Vasan's party in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The BJP state unit hailed Vasan and said his advice will be used in the coming days to guide the alliance.

Kejriwal hijacked Anna's movement to become CM: Ramdev

Kejriwal hijacked Anna's movement to become CM: Ramdev

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Criticising Arvind Kejriwal for taking support from Congress to form government in Delhi, yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party convener became the chief minister of Delhi by "hijacking Anna Hazare's movement".

Elated to see him seal a Candidates berth: Praggnanandhaa's mother

Elated to see him seal a Candidates berth: Praggnanandhaa's mother

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa's mother, R Nagalakshmi said on Friday she was elated to see her son seal a berth in the Candidates Tournament, adding the 18-year-old has a "long way to go" in the sport.

Passions run high at Anna Hazare's protest site

Passions run high at Anna Hazare's protest site

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

Tricolours, Anna caps, patriotic songs -- a day-long protest by Anna Hazare at Jantar Mantar on Sunday demanding justice for whistleblowers, who were killed, fighting corruption, had all its usual ingredients.

Why pass a completely USELESS bill, asks Team Anna

Why pass a completely USELESS bill, asks Team Anna

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

A day after Anna Hazare called off his agitations on Lokpal, Team Anna on Thursday admitted that his fast did not create the desired pressure on government and said there was no point in passing this "completely useless" bill.

Ananya, Mouni, Tiger...STUNNING!

Ananya, Mouni, Tiger...STUNNING!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The red carpet shone like a starry sky at the Lokmat Most Stylish Awards 2023.

Review: Anna Bond is strictly for Puneeth fans

Review: Anna Bond is strictly for Puneeth fans

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Anna Bond is Puneeth's film all the way. Cinematographer Satya Hegde's frames are superb and tight.

Team Anna must await passage of Lokpal bill: Govt

Team Anna must await passage of Lokpal bill: Govt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Ahead of Anna Hazare's dharna in New Delhi on Sunday, government on Friday said Team Anna should await the passage of the Lokpal Bill before going ahead with any agitation on the issue.

Team Anna on indefinite fast from July 25

Team Anna on indefinite fast from July 25

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Team Anna members like Arvind Kejriwal and Gopal Sisodia and others will launch an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 25 as part of the agitation to press for the bill, Rai told media persons.

Team Anna to get new mascot in Kejriwal

Team Anna to get new mascot in Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

For the first time, Team Anna will have a new mascot in its posters with Arvind Kejriwal's images being used in campaign material seeking support for its indefinite fast from July 25.

Actor Vijay launches party, to quit films for politics

Actor Vijay launches party, to quit films for politics

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Top Tamil actor Vijay on Friday announced the launch of his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, and said he will contest the 2026 assembly polls in the state.

Anna writes to PM; supporters held near PM's home

Anna writes to PM; supporters held near PM's home

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Amid continuing deadlock between government and Team Anna Hazare on Lokpal, the Gandhian on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue.

I don't need Team Anna's certificate, retorts Nitish

I don't need Team Anna's certificate, retorts Nitish

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reacted sharply to Team Anna's remarks on state government's draft bill on Lokayukta, describing it a "copy" of the Centre's Lokpal draft, by saying that he did not require a certificate from any one.

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Singhvi disrespecting Parliament on Lokpal, alleges Team Anna

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Lashing out at Abhishek Singhvi on the draft Lokpal Bill, Team Anna on Wednesday accused the Congress leader of disrespecting Parliament by going against its commitment of including lower bureaucracy and Citizens' Charter in the ambit of the ombudsman.