News for 'Banaras'

Good Governance Day: Modi to visit Varanasi

Good Governance Day: Modi to visit Varanasi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

To mark the Good Governance Day celebrations on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi where he will attend a number of programmes on the occasion of the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The BJP's rediscovery of its allies, including the PM touching the feet of Parakash Singh Badal, would be interpreted as the party's efforts to keep its flock together if it falls short of the majority mark on May 23.

'India to become 3rd largest economy by 2035'

'India to become 3rd largest economy by 2035'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

"By 2025, world will be a bi-polar society wherein China will be the most influential country and by 2035, India would become the third largest economy, making the world tri-polar," he said.

First Look: Shah Rukh's Khaike Paan

First Look: Shah Rukh's Khaike Paan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

The first still from the iconic song remade for Farhan Akhtar's Don.

Ustad, the king of wrestling and soccer

Ustad, the king of wrestling and soccer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Bismillah Khan was the chief patron of the Banaras Sporting Club for the last 10 years.

PhD programmes at BHU

PhD programmes at BHU

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

The Banaras Hindu University invites application for its PhD programmes.

Students protest turns violent on BHU campus, several injured

Students protest turns violent on BHU campus, several injured

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

At least six were injured as a protest by Banaras Hindu University students turned violent with the protesters setting two vehicles on fire and damaging properties on the campus, forcing police to resort to lathicharge.

New IITs: A long journey ahead

New IITs: A long journey ahead

Rediff.com25 May 2005

And the best Indian university is...

And the best Indian university is...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore has been ranked at the top in the annual national rankings released by the HRD ministry.

12 killed in Shramjeevi Express blast: Lalu

12 killed in Shramjeevi Express blast: Lalu

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

12 killed in train blast: Lalu

Finally, Reshammiya seems tired

Finally, Reshammiya seems tired

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Alert: BHU, Medical admissions

Alert: BHU, Medical admissions

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

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When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The Big B remembered the film on his blog.

UG, PG programmes at BHU

UG, PG programmes at BHU

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

The Banaras Hindu University will conduct entrance tests for admission to its various under-graduate and post-graduate programmes between May 19 and June 4.

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'With Tanu Weds Manu, I discovered myself.'

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Paramilitary force personnel and state police force will be deployed and drone cameras will be used to ensure security on Friday.

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

Can Salman's charm save Saaawan?

Can Salman's charm save Saaawan?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Terms and Conditions of the Banaras SMS contest.

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Shah credited Savarkar for calling the 1857 rebellion as India's first independence struggle.

Modi's return gift to Varanasi: Projects worth over Rs 550 cr

Modi's return gift to Varanasi: Projects worth over Rs 550 cr

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Wrapping up his two-day visit to Varanasi, Modi said work done in the city is clearly visible.

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Online teaching requires a new set of skills to be acquired by the teacher.' 'These skills are not like foot sizes or height which can't be improved, but are like muscles which can be developed with some practice.'

EC probes Congress claims on Modi broke model code in Varanasi

EC probes Congress claims on Modi broke model code in Varanasi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

The Congress on Saturday urged the Election Commission to book Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders for alleged violation of the model code by holding a road show in Varanasi without prior permission.

5 to 6 Union ministers may accompany PM to Varanasi

5 to 6 Union ministers may accompany PM to Varanasi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Around 5 to 6 Union Ministers may accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi from November 7.

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The VC said that he has contributed a lot to improve the functioning of the university.

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

Accompanied by top NDA leaders, Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Accompanied by top NDA leaders, Modi files nomination from Varanasi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Almost all prominent leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party, as well as members of the National Democratic Alliance and North-East Democratic Alliance accompanied Modi.

How to build a business in the Himalayas

How to build a business in the Himalayas

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The Alams saw the magical spot while on a drive to the hills. A few years later they set up home and a small hand woven shawl business, hiring local weavers, using local wool and natural colours made of root, stem and flower.

Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to receive Bharat Ratna at home today

Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to receive Bharat Ratna at home today

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and one of the most-respected politicians across parties will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, today.

VHP leader Ashok Singhal passes away

VHP leader Ashok Singhal passes away

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 89-year-old died at a private hospital in Gurgaon.

PIX: Alia Bhatt parties in Spain

PIX: Alia Bhatt parties in Spain

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

'Modi 1st, Ajay Rai 2nd, Kejriwal 3rd'

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Dr Kaushal Kishore Mishra, the prime accused in the assault case against Somnath Bharti, says he never attacked the AAP leader. He then explains the polarisation politics of Varanasi.

#Fashionforward: Hottest trends for 2015

#Fashionforward: Hottest trends for 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Manavi Kapur and Avantika Bhuyan speak with leading designers about trends that will sparkle in the new year.

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

8 kids die as train hits school van in UP; driver ignored warning

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The children, who survived the mishap, also said that they tried to draw the driver's attention but he was in a hurry to clear the crossing, police said.

An IITian takes charge of the telecom ministry

An IITian takes charge of the telecom ministry

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Manoj Sinha, earlier minister of state for railways, will be tasked to conduct the auction and deal with issues like net neutrality.

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh

Bharat Ratna for Pranab, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

With these three recipients, 48 eminent people have been conferred the award so far.

AAP's Gul Panag says she wasn't attacked in Varanasi

AAP's Gul Panag says she wasn't attacked in Varanasi

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Gul Panag has denied reports of an attack on her in Varanasi on Friday.

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

It's mango season, no 'Modi wave': AAP's slogan in Varanasi

It's mango season, no 'Modi wave': AAP's slogan in Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Pitching its 'Aam ka mausam' to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party's Modi-wave pitch, the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday fielded volunteers wearing T-shirts with mangoes printed on them when party convenor Arvind Kejriwal addressed his first public meeting here in the run-up to Lok Sabha polls.

Indian Muslims are nationalists who oppose terror: Rajnath

Indian Muslims are nationalists who oppose terror: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 May 2015

Contending that terrorism should not be associated with any particular religion, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that Muslims in India are nationalists who have always opposed terrorist elements.