News for 'Ayyappa'

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices L N Rao and Dinesh Maheshwari said it was only going into the aspect of security of the two women -- Bindu and Kanakadurga, and would not like to entertain any other prayer made in the petition.

Going where no actress has gone before!

Going where no actress has gone before!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

In conversation with Jayamala, the first woman president of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce.

Sabarimala not a place for activism: Kerala minister

Sabarimala not a place for activism: Kerala minister

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Kerala Devaswom Minister Minister Kadakampally Surendran said the government would not support those who make announcements about entering the hill shrine for the sake of publicity.

Row over RSS leader, board member 'breaking' Sabarimala tradition

Row over RSS leader, board member 'breaking' Sabarimala tradition

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

The RSS leader said he had not violated any customs and claimed that he ascended the 18 steps carrying the sacred offerings.

Ashram run by preacher who backed Sabarimala verdict attacked

Ashram run by preacher who backed Sabarimala verdict attacked

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Swami Sandeepananda Giri had welcomed the apex court order permitting women in the 10-50 age group to offer prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala.

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz puts Mumbai in control

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

Kerala govt wants entry of women in Sabarimala

Kerala govt wants entry of women in Sabarimala

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Though the government was for maintaining equal status for men and women, a separate season for women was necessary in view of the practical difficulties in providing facilities for women, when lakhs of devotees converge there during the pilgrimage season between November and January, it said.

Woman who entered Sabarimala attacked by mother-in-law, hospitalised

Woman who entered Sabarimala attacked by mother-in-law, hospitalised

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

She was hit on her head by her mother-in-law. She is reportedly stable and has been referred for further tests in the hospital.

Sabari row: Temple may ask for probe

Sabari row: Temple may ask for probe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

The board will decide future action in a meeting soon.

Why Sabarimala is buzzing this year

Why Sabarimala is buzzing this year

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Considering the heavy rush to the hill shrine since last weekend, the police and security contingent deployed for crowd management will be strengthened in the coming days, official sources said in Sabarimala on Monday.

Sabarimala violence: Politically sensitive Kannur boils over

Sabarimala violence: Politically sensitive Kannur boils over

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

The attacks, which disrupted normal life, marked return of political violence on large-scale after a gap of over a year in Kannur.

REVEALED: How two women entered Sabarimala temple

REVEALED: How two women entered Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

After several women were prevented from entering the Sabarimala shrine after the Supreme Court verdict upheld their right to do so, Bindu and Kanakadurga managed the seemingly impossible. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com finds out how they did it.

Temple row: Cops to probe actress' claim

Temple row: Cops to probe actress' claim

Rediff.com22 Jul 2006

The Kerala government on Friday decided to order a police inquiry into Kannada actress Jayamala's claim that she had entered the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala.

Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Delhi Capitals eye big win against Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com3 May 2019

A big win on Saturday will not only will boost Delhi's morale after the 80-run hammering at the hands of CSK but it could also propel the side to the second position in the eight-team standings.

Battle for top spot as CSK take on in-form Delhi Capitals

Battle for top spot as CSK take on in-form Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

A win for either side will help it consolidate its position at the top and also seal a spot in Qualifier 1.

Sabarimala temple insured for Rs 30 crore

Sabarimala temple insured for Rs 30 crore

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

The Travancore Devaswom Board has insured the Sabarimala Ayyappa shrine for a value of Rs 30 crore (Rs 300 million) and also introduced a free-of-cost accident insurance project for pilgrims visiting the holy place.

'Not a great idea to come out with Sabarimala ordinance'

'Not a great idea to come out with Sabarimala ordinance'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'This government has huge respect for the Supreme Court and when there is going to be a hearing on the review petition, it is appropriate to refrain from taking any action till then.'

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Sabarimala verdict on Feb 6

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Sabarimala verdict on Feb 6

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The review petitions would be heard by a constitution bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices R F Nariman, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra.

DC look to continue winning run

DC look to continue winning run

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

A confident Delhi are coming off two back-to-back victories against Royal Challengers Bangalore and a strong Kolkata Knight Riders outfit.

Sacked Sabarimala tantri changes his story

Sacked Sabarimala tantri changes his story

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Police said the tantri came in person to give the second complaint to the Central Police Circle Inspector. The police have registered the second complaint.

Can RCB make up lost ground vs Delhi Capitals?

Can RCB make up lost ground vs Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

In charge of a house in complete disorder, Virat Kohli will hope that Royal Challengers Bangalore play in the manner that defines his cricket when they meet Delhi Capitals in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Focus on Pandya, Bumrah's workload as Mumbai take on Delhi

Focus on Pandya, Bumrah's workload as Mumbai take on Delhi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Workload management of pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be the focus when Mumbai Indians take on a renamed Delhi Capitals in their first match of the 12th Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Sunday.

No urgent hearing of plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

No urgent hearing of plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The bench said the review petition can only be taken up after the Dussehra vacation.

Ranji Roundup: Ishant shines for Delhi on Day 1

Ranji Roundup: Ishant shines for Delhi on Day 1

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Skipper Ishant Sharma shone with the ball with three wickets while debutant Kulwant Khejroliya impressed with his pace as Delhi restricted Assam to 224 for seven at stumps on the first day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match.

Mizoram governor K Rajasekharan resigns, may contest for LS polls

Mizoram governor K Rajasekharan resigns, may contest for LS polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Rajasekharan resigned from the post as he is keen on contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket from Kerala.

Sabarimala: Divinity in doldrums

Sabarimala: Divinity in doldrums

Rediff.com2 Jul 2006

The family members of Thantri Kantararu Maheswararu said, "Such a thing can never happen because even the Brahmin priests of the temple cannot enter the hallowed place and touch the deity."

'India is like a garden'

'India is like a garden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...that has plants and flowers of all colours and hues in it.' 'Do you think a garden with just one plant or one type of flower will be appealing?' 'No. It will look drab, uninteresting and lustreless because a garden would be captivating only if it had many flowers of different colours.'

Meera Jasmine to make her comeback

Meera Jasmine to make her comeback

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Ranji: Rahane flops as Mumbai lose to Railways

Ranji: Rahane flops as Mumbai lose to Railways

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Railways caused the biggest upset in this Ranji Trophy season so far, after they defeated domestic giants Mumbai by 10 wickets within three days in their Elite Group B match, in Mumbai, on Friday. Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan (5-60) took five wickets, as Mumbai were bundled out for 198 in their second essay at the Wankhede Stadium, after India Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane failed miserably in the second innings as well.

Sabarimala: SC declines to pass order for safe entry of women

Sabarimala: SC declines to pass order for safe entry of women

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The apex court said it would endeavour to constitute the larger bench at the earliest to hear the matter.

Why this woman wants to visit Sabarimala again

Why this woman wants to visit Sabarimala again

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'I want the Supreme Court to give directions to the government of Kerala that they must give protection to all those women who want to enter Sabarimala.'

Can Delhi stop recharged RCB and seal play-off berth?

Can Delhi stop recharged RCB and seal play-off berth?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Delhi's performance at home is woeful, but having registered a win after two consecutive losses at the Kotla, the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit is high on confidence.

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

BJP march over Sabarimala issue turns violent

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Protesting against the police action, BJP has called for a dawn-to-dusk hartal in Thiruvananthapuram district on Tuesday.

IPL: Confident Delhi look to continue momentum vs Royals

IPL: Confident Delhi look to continue momentum vs Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

However, Rajasthan would be a bit more desperate than Delhi as they are languishing at the second last position in the points table with just three wins from nine outings.

Delhi looking to end home woes against Kings

Delhi looking to end home woes against Kings

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Seeking home comforts after multiple reverses at the Ferozshah Kotla, Delhi Capitals will be desperate to buck the trend when they take on a rejuvenated Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, in Delhi, on Saturday.

KXIP batsmen gear up to counter Rabada's yorkers

KXIP batsmen gear up to counter Rabada's yorkers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Focus will now be on how Rabada would fare against the likes of Chris Gayle, Lokesh Rahul, Mayank Agarwal and David Miller.

12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

In Jaipur, the combination of lopinavir and ritonavir, both second-line HIV drugs, was administered was administered on an elderly Italian couple undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the SMS Hospital.

Right to pray, but no right to desecrate: Irani on Sabarimala

Right to pray, but no right to desecrate: Irani on Sabarimala

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Reacting to those criticising her for her comments made at the event in the morning, Irani said, "As far as those who jump the gun regarding women visiting friend's place with a sanitary napkin dipped in menstrual blood I am yet to find a person who takes a blood soaked napkin to offer to any one let alone a friend.