News for 'Baba'

Millions mourn as Sai Baba's mortal journey ends

Millions mourn as Sai Baba's mortal journey ends

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

The mortal remains of Sathya Sai Baba will be buried at Puttaparthi on Wednesday and a samadhi will be erected.

Succession war hots up in Sai Baba's Puttaparthi

Succession war hots up in Sai Baba's Puttaparthi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

As Puttaparthi continues to be on tensed over the deteriorating health of Sathya Sai Baba, the names of his caregiver, Satyajit and his nephew R J Ratnakar are emerging as possible persons who may have a bigger say in the Satya Sai Baba Central Trust, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Satnami protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, many hurt; vehicles torched

Satnami protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, many hurt; vehicles torched

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Several police personnel were injured in the stone pelting, an official said, adding Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai was briefed on the situation by the chief secretary and the DGP.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appeared to make a pitch in the assembly for a temple where a mosque stands now in Mathura, saying that Krishna Kanhaiya wouldn't have it any other way.

Baba Jackson, labourer's son, wins 1 crore dancing!

Baba Jackson, labourer's son, wins 1 crore dancing!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'I can finally tell my father that he need not go fix tiles in other people's homes.'

Exclusive: Mohanlal to play Sathya Sai Baba?

Exclusive: Mohanlal to play Sathya Sai Baba?

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Baba Ramdev launches swadeshi jeans and T-shirts

Baba Ramdev launches swadeshi jeans and T-shirts

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The Haridwar-based firm plans to open around 100 outlets of Paridhan by the end of this fiscal and have a network of around 500 stores by March 2020, mostly on franchise model.

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

A Muslim man used to work on the tandoor at my restaurant. But due to this issue, I asked him to leave. Because people can make an issue over it. We don't want such trouble here

The Maharaja Is Airborne!

The Maharaja Is Airborne!

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Chhattisgarh Minister T S Singhdeo, 70, goes skydiving in Canberra, Australia.

HC reserves order on Nirmal Baba's petition

HC reserves order on Nirmal Baba's petition

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The Patna high court on Tuesday reserved its order on self-proclaimed godman Nirmal Baba's plea challenging the legality of the non-bailable arrest warrant issued by a court in Araria in Bihar against him.

Salman Khan rallies for Baba

Salman Khan rallies for Baba

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto.

PIX: Salman Khan attends Baba Siddique's Iftar party

PIX: Salman Khan attends Baba Siddique's Iftar party

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Here's looking at the arrivals.

Ghazi Baba's personal gun recovered

Ghazi Baba's personal gun recovered

Rediff.com3 Sep 2003

The new recoveries are in addition to those made immediately after the encounter and include the personal weapons of Gazi Baba, the mastermind behind December 13, 2001 attack on Parliament, a BSF spokesman said.

Ramdev crossed red line, maligned modern medicine: IMA chief

Ramdev crossed red line, maligned modern medicine: IMA chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Asokan said Ramdev went against the medical profession by saying "modern medicine is a stupid and bankrupt science".

After Sai Baba, Puttaparthi's future is uncertain

After Sai Baba, Puttaparthi's future is uncertain

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Puttaparthi was always bustling with activity every time when Sai Baba was there.

Sedition case filed against Baba Ramdev in Patna

Sedition case filed against Baba Ramdev in Patna

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

A case of sedition against yoga guru Baba Ramdev has been filed in a local court in Patna on Thursday.

Sonia Gandhi does not love Indians: Baba Ramdev

Sonia Gandhi does not love Indians: Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Hours after he and his supporters were dramatically evicted from the Ramleela maidan in New Delhi by the police, Baba Ramdev spewed venom on Congress President Sonia Gandhi and claims that there had been an attempt to eliminate him. Sheela Bhatt reports on his press conference

'How do we know Baba himself is clean?'

'How do we know Baba himself is clean?'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

A kind of politics of fear has crept into the whole drama surrounding yoga guru Baba Ramdev's threat of going on an indefinite fast from Saturday principally against black money stashed abroad, reports Sahim Salim.

Did Sai Baba change your life? Tell us!

Did Sai Baba change your life? Tell us!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

In a tragedy that would be entrenched in the souls of million devotees all through their lives, Sathya Sai Baba passed away on Sunday morning in a hospital in Puttaparthi.

Sathya Sai Baba's devotees pray for a miracle

Sathya Sai Baba's devotees pray for a miracle

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

The devotees congregated at the Prashatni Nilayam, the official residence of the 86-year old godman, for prayers even as doctors said the the Sai Baba's response to their treatment was minimal.

VHP defends Baba Ramdev, attacks Digvijay Singh

VHP defends Baba Ramdev, attacks Digvijay Singh

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Friday criticised Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh for his recent remarks on yoga guru Baba Ramdev, asking him to come clean on the source of funding for his activities. "The Congress party has never acknowledged the contributions of Hindu saints towards preserving the nation's moral fabric. Digvijay Singh's recent remarks against Baba Ramdev are yet another instance of showing disrespect to Hindu saints and their contributions," he said.

UP: Dalit student hit for saying 'Jai Bhim-Jai Bharat'

UP: Dalit student hit for saying 'Jai Bhim-Jai Bharat'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Two students allegedly hit a Dalit student, who chanted 'Jai Bhim-Jai Bharat' after finishing his speech at the Republic Day function in a school in Narauli town of this district, police on Saturday said.

Want to eat FREE Sanju Baba Chicken? Click here!

Want to eat FREE Sanju Baba Chicken? Click here!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

One of Sanjay Dutt's biggest fans will serve his restaurant's signature dish on February 25 to celebrate Dutt's release from jail.

Puttaparthi tense over Sai Baba's worsening health

Puttaparthi tense over Sai Baba's worsening health

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The condition of ailing Sathya Sai Baba deteriorated on Thursday with doctors saying that all his organs were showing poor response to treatment. "Low blood pressure and the non-functioning of liver have become a major cause for concern. The baba continues to be on ventilator support," Dr A N Safaya, Director, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Sciences, said in Puttaparthi.

Prema Sai Baba will be born in Doddamallur!

Prema Sai Baba will be born in Doddamallur!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Doddamallur will play a significant part in the days to come, as this has been the village that has been identified by Sathya Sai Baba to be the place where his next incarnation Prema Sai Baba will be born.

'Sai Baba showing positive response to treatment'

'Sai Baba showing positive response to treatment'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Sathya Sai Baba, who is undergoing treatment for multi-organ dysfunction, is much better than earlier though his condition is still critical, doctors attending on him said on Monday."Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who continues to be under treatment, is showing positive response to the treatment being given to him. He continues to be on the ventilator and is undergoing dialysis periodically," an evening bulletin issued by the doctors said.

Slight improvement in Sai Baba's health condition

Slight improvement in Sai Baba's health condition

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

There is a slight improvement in the overall health condition of Sathya Sai Baba who has been undergoing treatment for multi-organ dysfunction, doctors attending on him said in Puttaparthi on Saturday.

Knowledge Millennium award for Baba Ramdev

Knowledge Millennium award for Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The award, instituted in 1999 by ASSCOHAM, is conferred on persons for their extraordinary contribution in different fields.

Will Puttaparthi's economy survive Sai Baba's death?

Will Puttaparthi's economy survive Sai Baba's death?

Rediff.com10 May 2011

Indulekha Aravind travels to Puttaparthi to find out the fate of an economy now bereft of the man it was centered on.

Sai Baba critical but stable, say Doctors

Sai Baba critical but stable, say Doctors

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

There has been a slight improvement in the health of Sathya Sai Baba though he still continues to be in a critical state, doctors attending on him said on Friday.

Slight improvement in Sai Baba's health: Doctors

Slight improvement in Sai Baba's health: Doctors

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

There has been a slight improvement in the health of Sathya Sai Baba though he still continues to be in a critical state, doctors attending on him said on Friday. "Sathya Sai Baba's vital parameters and indicators of functions of the various organs of the body like blood pressure, heart rate, blood gas analysis, biochemical values continue to be nearly normal," said a health bulletin issued on Friday evening.

PIX: Salman, Katrina at Baba Siddique's Iftar party

PIX: Salman, Katrina at Baba Siddique's Iftar party

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

Sai Baba should NOT be worshipped as deity: Dharma Sansad

Sai Baba should NOT be worshipped as deity: Dharma Sansad

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A two-day-long 'Dharma Sansad' convened by the Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati of Dwarka Peeth has passed a resolution that Sai Baba, the 19th century saint from Shirdi, should not be worshipped as a deity by the followers of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tried to buy a house on his recent visit to Srinagar.

'Baba Ramdev was hiding in a saree'

'Baba Ramdev was hiding in a saree'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

"The Baba was hiding in a saree of his female devotees when we arrested him at 4.15 am." said G K Plillai, home secretary while talking to rediff.com. He said Baba is on his way to Hardwar in police custody, and he is calm and cooperating.

'I want to leave early, Sai Baba told Sathyajit'

'I want to leave early, Sai Baba told Sathyajit'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

After the death of Sathya Sai Baba on April 24, many of his followers wondered why the religious leader didn't live up to the age of 96 as per his own prophecy. Shortly before his demise, Baba is believed to have told Sathyajit, his personal caregiver, "I want to leave early".

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Four of seven Bharatiya Janata Party MPs who fought the Rajasthan assembly elections won their respective seats while three others lost the polls.

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The list includes names like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Rampal, Asaram and his son Narayan Sai.

IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

IN PHOTOS: Shirdi Sai Baba comes to Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

It's a boon for thousands of devotees of Sai Baba in Mumbai who cannot travel to his abode in Shirdi.