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Bengaluru woman goes to cops with mother's body in suitcase

Bengaluru woman goes to cops with mother's body in suitcase

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

After killing her mother, Sen packed the body in a suitcase with her photograph and came to the Mico Layout police station. Subsequently, a murder case was registered by a police sub-inspector, Baba added.

Distressed Baba Ramdev supporter commits suicide

Distressed Baba Ramdev supporter commits suicide

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Upset over the police crackdown on Baba Ramdev in Delhi, a disciple of the yoga guru committed suicide by consuming poison in Durg district of Chhattisgarh on Monday.

In PHOTOS: Baba Ramdev teaches yoga in Mumbai

In PHOTOS: Baba Ramdev teaches yoga in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev is in Mumbai these days as a part of his Bharat Swabhiman Yatra, which started from Haridwar -- the headquarters of the Pathanjali Yoga Peeth -- and will move around the country for 300 days covering all states.

After Dharma Sansad diktat, Sai Baba idol removed from Valsad temple

After Dharma Sansad diktat, Sai Baba idol removed from Valsad temple

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

A Sai Baba idol was moved from a temple in Valsad and kept 'safe' in the basement after a resolution to this effect was passed in the recently concluded Dharma Sansad (Religious Convention) held in Chhattisgarh.

Maharashtra CM postpones visit to Sai Baba ashram

Maharashtra CM postpones visit to Sai Baba ashram

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

With anger against Maharashtra sweeping across Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has cancelled his visit to Sri Satya Sai Baba's Ashram in Puttaparthi slated for Wednesday.

Tearful adieu to Baba Amte with full state honours

Tearful adieu to Baba Amte with full state honours

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

A 21-gun salute to late Baba Amte was given as his mortal remains were lowered in a grave near the bamboo plantation in the ashram complex amidst a solemn atmosphere, highly charged with emotions. Mourners raised slogans like 'Baba Amte amar rahe' (Baba Amte will be immortal) and 'Bharat Jodo' (unite India).

Ex-Maha CM Ashok Chavan quits Cong, likely to join BJP

Ex-Maha CM Ashok Chavan quits Cong, likely to join BJP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In a setback to the Congress ahead of Lok Sabha elections, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Monday quit the Congress, amid speculation that he is veering towards the Bharatiya Janata Party.

'Half a dozen of opposition parties will perish after June 4'

'Half a dozen of opposition parties will perish after June 4'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'The opposition wants the country to run on the basis of Shariat but this cannot happen'

Will jailed preacher Amritpal's Khadoor Sahib entry challenge SAD?

Will jailed preacher Amritpal's Khadoor Sahib entry challenge SAD?

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Amritpal Singh, the chief of the 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, who is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh jail under the National Security Act, has thrown his hat into the ring as an Independent.

Salman-Pooja At Iftar Party

Salman-Pooja At Iftar Party

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Congress politician Baba Siddique and his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique hosted their annual star-studded Iftar party, and the who's who of Bollywood arrived to taste the elaborate spread.

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Kiran-Aamir Watch A Movie With...

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao played host at a screening of Laapataa Ladies.

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

BJP's Sufi singer vs AAP's Punjabi actor: Faridkot LS race heats up

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Karamjit Anmol, while the BJP has named North West Delhi MP Hans Raj Hans from Faridkot, a reserved parliamentary constituency.

Are Sai Baba trustees hiding something?

Are Sai Baba trustees hiding something?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2011

The police have managed to make some inroads into the case in which Rs 35.5 lakh went missing from the Sathya Sai Baba Central Trust. Earlier during the day, the Anantpur police had claimed that the money was being taken from Puttaparthy to Bangalore to be handed over to an unknown person.

Dileep to play Sathya Sai Baba in new film

Dileep to play Sathya Sai Baba in new film

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Malyalam cinema, right here!

MP: Relief for Nirmal Baba, HC grants anticipatory bail

MP: Relief for Nirmal Baba, HC grants anticipatory bail

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

In a major relief to controversial self-proclaimed godman Nirmal Baba, the Madhya Pradesh high court in Jabalpur granted him an anticipatory bail on Monday.

Team Hazare backs Baba Ramdev's campaign

Team Hazare backs Baba Ramdev's campaign

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Social activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday backed yoga guru Ramdev baba on his decision to go for fast against corruption.

LS polls: Rahul woos diploma holders, graduates with MNREGA-like scheme

LS polls: Rahul woos diploma holders, graduates with MNREGA-like scheme

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Every young diploma and degree holder in the country will have the right to apprenticeships in the private and government sectors, he said.

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

You can tuck into everything from spicy chaats to flavourful snacks to kebabs and, of course, desserts!

SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

SC relief for Muslim cleric in 2010 UP communal riots case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

The top court took note of the submissions of Alvi that the high court had passed the order without assigning reasons and granted the interim stay.

Visuals of Sai Baba in hospital: HC to hear case

Visuals of Sai Baba in hospital: HC to hear case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The Andhra Pradesh government will come under tremendous pressure on Thursday, when it hears a petition, with a directive to provide visuals of Sathya Sai Baba in hospital.

Yoga can prevent swine flu, says Baba Ramdev

Yoga can prevent swine flu, says Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Amidst growing concern on the increasing spread of the H1N1 virus in India, renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev has prescribed yoga as a cure for the disease. "People with strong immune system cannot be affected with swine flu. Through yoga and pranayama, you can keep your immune system, particularly the respiratory system, strong," he added.He further said that the media was creating panic among the people.

Sai Baba had no will, we own the assets: Trust

Sai Baba had no will, we own the assets: Trust

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Sathya Sai Baba had no will; Sathyajith has no membership in the trust; and the Sathya Sai Baba Central Trust will soon have a new chairman -- these are some of the points that have cropped up during the ongoing press conference of the trust at Puttaparthi a day after the spiritual leader was laid to rest.

PIX: Telugu actor Mohanbabu visits Sai Baba temple

PIX: Telugu actor Mohanbabu visits Sai Baba temple

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

We take a look at his visit, in pictures.

CWG wrestling champ Sushil Kumar meets Baba Ramdev on return from Gold Coast

CWG wrestling champ Sushil Kumar meets Baba Ramdev on return from Gold Coast

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Ramdev heaped praise on Sushil Kumar's CWG feat

PM, Sonia, Modi pay last respects to Sai Baba

PM, Sonia, Modi pay last respects to Sai Baba

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Several senior leaders and dignitaries including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi visited Puttaparthi on Wednesday to pay their last respects to Sathya Sai Baba.

Section 144 imposed in UP to keep Baba away

Section 144 imposed in UP to keep Baba away

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

In a seeming bid to preempt any move by yoga guru Baba Ram Dev to stage a demonstration in Uttar Pradesh, the UP administration clamped Section 144 of CrPC in all districts falling under the national capital region late Monday evening. Under this section, assembly of four or more persons at any public place is banned.

INSIDE STORY: Why Baba Ramdev's position isn't enviable

INSIDE STORY: Why Baba Ramdev's position isn't enviable

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Sheela Bhatt provides a ringside view to the hectic political developments after yoga guru Baba Ramdev landed in New Delhi to start his fast against corruption.

'Sai Baba's response to treatment slow due to age'

'Sai Baba's response to treatment slow due to age'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Sathya Sai Baba continued to be in a critical state and doctors attending on him on Wednesday said his response to the treatment is slow because of his advanced age."Sathya Sai Baba is responding to the treatment although the response is slow, which is expected in view that he is 86 years old," a health bulletin issued by A N Safaya, director of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, said on Wednesday evening.

Baba Ramdev opposed to PM under ambit of Lokpal

Baba Ramdev opposed to PM under ambit of Lokpal

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Differences seem to have cropped up within the civil society group over the demand for inclusion of the prime minister and higher judiciary in the Lokpal Bill. Baba Ramdev said he is opposed to such a move.

Look who's backing up Baba Ramdev's agenda

Look who's backing up Baba Ramdev's agenda

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Welcoming Baba Ramdev's campaign against black money, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday night said that the yoga guru's suggestions to tackle the menace were "pragmatic".

What Virushka Did In Uttarakhand

What Virushka Did In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli and their daughter Vamika traveled to the Kanchi Dham in Nainital to seek Baba Neem Karoli's blessings.

Pakistani informer tipped off BSF about Ghazi Baba

Pakistani informer tipped off BSF about Ghazi Baba

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

BSF IG Vijay Raman said the CCTV helped Ghazi Baba track the movement of BSF commandos outside the house.

Sathya Sai Baba laid to rest amidst state honours

Sathya Sai Baba laid to rest amidst state honours

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

A living God for millions of devotees, Sathya Sai Baba who passed away on Sunday was laid to rest at the Sai Kulwant Hall in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh amidst full state honours on Wednesday.

5,000 farmers allowed to gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

5,000 farmers allowed to gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Delhi Police has given permission to the farmers to hold their 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' with the condition of gathering not exceeding to 5,000, no tractor trolleys, no march at the Ramlila Maidan, and made elaborate security arrangements that may lead to a heavy traffic jam in the national capital on March 14, officials on Wednesday said.

Sai Baba just a 'Muslim fakir', can't be worshipped: Shankaracharya

Sai Baba just a 'Muslim fakir', can't be worshipped: Shankaracharya

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Refusing to budge from his stand on Shirdi Sai Baba, Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand described him as a Muslim ascetic who could not be worshipped like a Hindu deity and said his campaign to protect the Hindu religion will continue even if he is sent to jail.

Sai Baba's health improves; to be fed liquid food

Sai Baba's health improves; to be fed liquid food

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

There is a lot to cheer for the devotees of Sathya Sai Baba as the latest medical bulletin stated that the doctors would now start giving him liquid food and he would be fed from the mouth.

Bomb scare at Sai Baba Temple in Delhi

Bomb scare at Sai Baba Temple in Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Panic was triggered at the Sai Baba Temple in South Delhi on Thursday evening after police received an anonymous telephone call threatening to blow up the shrine, but it later turned out to be hoax.A temple administration official said that they came to know about the threat call after police teams reached the spot and started carrying out searches. The temple, which is very popular among the denizens, was immediately evacuated.

PIL against transmission of Nirmal Baba's discourse

PIL against transmission of Nirmal Baba's discourse

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response by July 16 on a plea seeking for directions to stop the transmission of Nirmal Baba's discourse on various TV channels.

Ashok Chavan announces he will join BJP today

Ashok Chavan announces he will join BJP today

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

In a major setback for the Congress ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan who announced his resignation from the Congress party on Monday, will join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday.