News for 'Bhoomi'

Ayodhya probe term extended

Ayodhya probe term extended

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

The term of the Liberhan Commission of inquiry has been extended by three months upto June 30, 2006.

'Mohan Bhagwat plays on the front foot'

'Mohan Bhagwat plays on the front foot'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'Mohan Bhagwat is very upfront with his views and arguments.' 'Mohan Bhagwat is competent to deal with Modi's personality cult.'

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Is India becoming a flawed democracy?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

For those who think India's democracy is just fine and there has been no change in the last few years, perhaps it would be instructive to see what has happened on a few issues, observes Aakar Patel.

Bollywood's WORST Dance Moves of 2017

Bollywood's WORST Dance Moves of 2017

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

We've seen some cool dance moves this year. And then, we've seen these!

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Indian politics, held captive in one way or the other by Ayodhya, may now well seek its emancipation from this issue, and the pursuit of welfare, asserts Congress leader Salman Khurshid in this excerpt from his latest book, Sunrise over Ayodhya.

Sreeram wins Indian Idol 5

Sreeram wins Indian Idol 5

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The 24-year-old singer beat Rakesh Maini from Agra and Bhoomi Trivedi of Baroda to win Rs 50 lakh in prize money, a one year contract with Sony BMG, a Tata Winger car, and a chance to sing a song in a Yash Raj Films' project.

Swaroop Khan: I was unaware of Indian Idol

Swaroop Khan: I was unaware of Indian Idol

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Swaroop Khan on his elimination from the show and his future plans.

Babri demolition case: Advani, MM Joshi among 32 acquitted

Babri demolition case: Advani, MM Joshi among 32 acquitted

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The court also observed that late Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal wanted to save the structure because Ram idols were inside.

'Indian Idol gave me a makeover'

'Indian Idol gave me a makeover'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Shivam Pathak, on his elimination from Indian Idol.

'I had heard crazy stories about Sanjay Dutt'

'I had heard crazy stories about Sanjay Dutt'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

'The other day, someone told me they saw Sarbjit again and it still haunts them.' 'They said I made Aishwarya do what she's never done before.'

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Adityanath spent hours reviewing the arrangements for the ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi, where the temple will be constructed following the go-ahead last year by the Supreme Court.

The Vata, Pitta, Kapha Way to Good Health

The Vata, Pitta, Kapha Way to Good Health

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how simple modifications in your lifestyle can help you lead a healthy life.

PM lays foundation stone of new Parliament building

PM lays foundation stone of new Parliament building

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Pujaris from the Sringeri Math Karnataka did the rituals for the 'bhoomi pujan' at the new Parliament building site.

Vajpayee involved in Ram movement: VHP

Vajpayee involved in Ram movement: VHP

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee was involved in the Ram Janma Bhoomi movement which led to the Babri Mosque demolition in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, VHP chief Ashok Singhal said on Friday.

Meet the tribal warrior of Pazhassi Raja

Meet the tribal warrior of Pazhassi Raja

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Padmapriya on playing a tribal warrior in her latest Malayalam movie.

'Kajol's sense of humour is superb'

'Kajol's sense of humour is superb'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Success is not easily gained. Even if it is, it's very hard to sustain it.'

PM's ex-principal secy to head Ram temple construction committee

PM's ex-principal secy to head Ram temple construction committee

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Mahant Nritya Gopal Das was elected president and Champat Rai general secretary of the Ram Temple trust at its first meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Over Rs 9 crore spent on Liberhan Commission: Govt

Over Rs 9 crore spent on Liberhan Commission: Govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The Central government on Wednesday said it has spent over Rs 9 crore on Liberhan Commission, which was set up to probe the destruction of Ram Janma Bhoomi-Babri Masjid structure at Ayodhya on December 6, 1992.

PIX: Bachchans, Shah Rukh attend Aishwarya's father's funeral

PIX: Bachchans, Shah Rukh attend Aishwarya's father's funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The funeral took place in the evening at the Vile Parle Seva Sansthan Shamshan Bhoomi in suburban Mumbai, many friends of the Bachchan family attended it to pay their last respects.

Rajnath: 'Will resolve Kashmir; if not through talks then...'

Rajnath: 'Will resolve Kashmir; if not through talks then...'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Singh paid tributes to soldiers killed in the Kargil War at a memorial in Dras sector.

Mumbai to be developed as a global financial hub: Fadnavis

Mumbai to be developed as a global financial hub: Fadnavis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Government will create conducive environment for fund managers: CM

1 killed in Nandigram violence

1 killed in Nandigram violence

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Fresh violence erupted in simmering Nandigram on Thursday when one person was killed in an exchange of fire between clashing groups, allegedly supporters of the Communist Party of India-Marxist and the Bhoomi Uchched Protirodh Committee, as the number of deaths rose to two since Wednesday.

Babri case: Advani deposes via video link, claims innocence

Babri case: Advani deposes via video link, claims innocence

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Advani denied his involvement in the alleged conspiracy along with 'kar sevaks' to demolish the disputed structure in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992. He pleaded he was completely innocent and was unnecessarily dragged in the case owing to political reasons.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

CRPF enters most villages of Nandigram, raids on

CRPF enters most villages of Nandigram, raids on

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

A Trinamool Congress legislator claimed the CRPF personnel exchanged gunfire with the CPI-M workers at Garchakraberia.

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Bollywood's holiday calendar for 2017!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The 2017 movie release calendar is out, and filmmakers have picked the major festival/ holiday time to release their films.

PIX: Kalki, Aditi watch Konkona's A Death In The Gunj

PIX: Kalki, Aditi watch Konkona's A Death In The Gunj

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

Bauls to come under medical insurance

Bauls to come under medical insurance

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

To honour and support the cause of 'bauls', whose stringed 'ektara' is unique worldwide strumming up 'earthy' tunes embodying the soul of Bengal, we are bringing 80 'bauls' under the Rs 1,50,000 medical insurance scheme every year, Amitabha Samanta of Bolpur-based Sobuj Potro initiative, the name inspired by Tagore's confidant Promothonath Bisi's Sobujpotro, said.

Houses of BUPC supporters set ablaze by CPI-M

Houses of BUPC supporters set ablaze by CPI-M

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

This is the first instance of violence since the Central Reserve Police Force was deployed in the area following the 'recapture' of the area by the CPI M. The forces were present at the village when the houses were set on fire.

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

It cannot be that only in this case the CBI has developed a spine, refusing to heed the advice of its political masters.' 'There is something that does not meet the eye here,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Nandigram: CPI-M, BUPC activists exchange fire

Nandigram: CPI-M, BUPC activists exchange fire

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Communist Party of India-Marxist and anti-acquisition Bhoomi Uchhed Pratirodh Committee activists on Monday exchanged fire in trouble-torn Nandigram in east Midnapore district amidst reports of a gunshot injury to one person.

HP to focus on e-governance

HP to focus on e-governance

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

With the Centre and state governments building public-private partnerships for bringing e-governance and rural connectivity, Hewlett-Packard India has identified e-governance as a focus area for its offerings in the printing and imaging series.

Man's need and greed in God's playground

Man's need and greed in God's playground

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

These men are on their way up to collect what they call keeda jadi, which is basically a kind of caterpillar mummified by a fungal infection found at altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 metres, which goes by the scientific name of cordyceps sinensis, a prized ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, and most reports say it sells at prices more expensive than gold.

Saarthi girl moves on

Saarthi girl moves on

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Remember Jhalak Thakkar, the lady who had replaced Neha Devi Singh as Bhoomi in Saarthi? After Saarthi went off air in February, Jhalak took a short break. It seems the actress is back in a new yet-to-be-named show.

Proactive action against Covid among MHA list of achievements

Proactive action against Covid among MHA list of achievements

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Empowerment of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) with extra territorial jurisdiction and declaration of Maulana Masood Azhar, Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and Dawood Ibrahim as terrorists after legislative amendment were counted among its achievements by the MHA, headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

K'taka, Gujarat bag e-governance awards

K'taka, Gujarat bag e-governance awards

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Karnataka and Gujarat have bagged the Computer Society of India-Nihilent awards for best e-governance, while Andhra Pradesh got the award for best e-governance project in the country.

WB Congress tweets infamous Rajiv Gandhi quote, courts controversy

WB Congress tweets infamous Rajiv Gandhi quote, courts controversy

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

Rajiv Gandhi had made the comment following the anti-Sikh riots which broke out after the assassination of Indira Gandhi in 1984. The comment had created a major controversy.

Modi and the art of event management

Modi and the art of event management

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Aakar Patel looks forward to Prime Minister Modi's speech at the bhoomi pujan for the Ram temple in Ayodhya next week. It will be entertaining and stirring, predicts Aakar, and make lots of promises that he most likely won't be able to keep.

First Look: Prem's new heroine

First Look: Prem's new heroine

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Rohini will star in Preethi Eke Bhoomi Melidhe.

NIC's successful e-governance projects

NIC's successful e-governance projects

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

The National Informatics Centre has been at the forefront of almost each and every e-governance project you can think of in India.