News for 'Bible'

Won't follow BJP diktat to worship any particular god: Mamata

Won't follow BJP diktat to worship any particular god: Mamata

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

"I follow Ramayana, Quran, Bible and Guru Granth Sahib... I do not do drama by visiting poor people's homes to eat food brought from outside," she said.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Every Hamas member is a dead man, declares Israeli PM

Every Hamas member is a dead man, declares Israeli PM

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Calling Hamas worse than ISIS, Netanyahu listed some of the atrocities committed on Saturday including the burning of people alive.

Cummins backs Khawaja on dove logo for Gaza crisis

Cummins backs Khawaja on dove logo for Gaza crisis

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

ICC rejected Khawaja's application to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.

Why The Godfather is the Bible of cinema

Why The Godfather is the Bible of cinema

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

In March 1972, The Godfather was first screened in a New York theatre. The movies were never the same again. Forty six years later, longtime Rediff film critic Raja Sen talks about why that film means that much, and how it led him to a unique tribute.

Even Ambedkar can't abolish Constitution now: Modi

Even Ambedkar can't abolish Constitution now: Modi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Amid opposition charges that the Bharatiya Janata Party was out to destroy the Constitution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that his government revered it and even Babasaheb Ambedkar would not be able to abolish it now.

Modi recalls his 'intimate relations with Christians'

Modi recalls his 'intimate relations with Christians'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on the Christian community on Monday for its role in giving direction to the society and sense of service, and said the country proudly acknowledges its contribution.

'Adipurush' row: Ramayan characters portrayed in 'shameful manner,' says HC

'Adipurush' row: Ramayan characters portrayed in 'shameful manner,' says HC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Lucknow bench of the high court, which was hearing a petition seeking a ban on the film, asked why such movies are made on the Ramayana, Quran or Bible when they disturb religious feelings.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

Kaathal: Demystifying The Indian Superstar

Kaathal: Demystifying The Indian Superstar

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

'As I watched Mammootty 'try out' Mathew Devassy, I could hear from my theatre seat the ready-made appreciation of the liberal press, their applause for the great actor having flirted with queerness on screen.' 'But it is a flirtation and nothing more, for I could not detect in Devassy any hint of love, not for his homosexual lover, not for his wife,,' observes Sreehari Nair.

My Hindu faith inspires me, gives me freedom: Vivek Ramaswamy

My Hindu faith inspires me, gives me freedom: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy has said that his Hindu faith gives him freedom and has inspired him to launch his bid for the White House.

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Fali Sam Nariman: Indian judiciary's 'Bhishma Pitamah' who minced no words

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Away from the courtroom and legal circles, Nariman was a familiar figure for residents of Hauz Khas who would see him walk regularly, even in the cold winter months of December and January.

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Bharat is the core value that has to be lived by and if you deny it, then the people will discard you.'

A US President Bids His Wife Farewell

A US President Bids His Wife Farewell

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Guests at the memorial service were startled to see former President Jimmy Carter, all of 99 and in hospice care, attend the ceremony for his beloved Rosa to whom he had been married to for 77 years.

Eric Garcetti sworn in as US ambassador to India

Eric Garcetti sworn in as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The US Senate confirmed Garcetti's nomination earlier this month, ending a protracted hiatus of over two years to fill the key diplomatic position.

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.'

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Saka, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden -- the three youngest players in the England squad -- have been described as "generational talents", but the Arsenal player said they had learned to tune out the noise, be it compliments or criticism.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

Zakia's petition SIT's Bible, says Raghavan

Zakia's petition SIT's Bible, says Raghavan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

A day after grilling Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the chief of Supreme Court-appointed SIT going into the Gujarat riots on Sunday said his questioning in the Gulbarg Society case was a "very big step forward in unravelling quite a few mysteries" and was confident he would file his report in the apex court by the April 30 deadline.

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

'Israel like James Bond has a licence to kill'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'But unlike Bond who killed an individual, Israel is killing a nation.'

Pope Benedict XVI Laid To Rest

Pope Benedict XVI Laid To Rest

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Glimpses from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's funeral at the Vatican City, January 5, 2023.

'I am not very good at...'

'I am not very good at...'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Fortunately, God has been kind to me so far for not letting me compromise on my morals.' 'But I am not taking anything for granted.' 'If that situation comes up and if it's a question of life and death as opposed to my morals, I might do it.'

Ukraine Lies In Ruins

Ukraine Lies In Ruins

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Glimpses from Ukraine.

Pastor thrashed, forced to chant 'Jai Shree Ram', FIR filed

Pastor thrashed, forced to chant 'Jai Shree Ram', FIR filed

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The pastor was allegedly taken to Fatehpur chowk where the men tied his hands with ropes and started punching and kicking him again on the roadside, the police said.

When Sridevi Was 'Conned'...

When Sridevi Was 'Conned'...

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

'Vinod Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Ranjeet and Shakti Kapoor were eating mutton biryani.' 'Suddenly, all of them jumped to their feet.' 'Sridevi had entered.' 'It was almost like a top army general had walked in.' 'The kind of respect she commanded without demanding it was incredible!'

'Treating Kasab's confession as Bible won't help'

'Treating Kasab's confession as Bible won't help'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Justice N Santhosh Hegde, a former Supreme Court judge, told rediff.com that if the court accepted Kasab's version prima facie and convicted him on that basis, many aspects related to the Pakistan link will remain a mystery.

Ronaldo's family appreciate Liverpool fans' gesture

Ronaldo's family appreciate Liverpool fans' gesture

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said the show of support for Ronaldo during their 4-0 win over Manchester United on Tuesday was the "moment of the game", as both sets of fans stood for a minute of applause following the death of his newborn son.

'Won't forget my first meeting with Shah Rukh'

'Won't forget my first meeting with Shah Rukh'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'It was my first day on the sets of Jab Tak Hai Jaan and we were shooting the very first scene that you see in the film.'

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey -- a distance of 2.2-km -- at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Turkey: Between Two Worlds

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The splendid rock figures around Cappadocia and the silent, eternal ruins of Ephesus made a trip to Turkey even more memorable.

Decision on Gita in schools after discussion: Bommai

Decision on Gita in schools after discussion: Bommai

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Gujarat on Thursday had announced that the Bhagavad Gita will be a part of the school syllabus for Classes 6 to 12 across the state from the academic year 2022-23.

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

10 Classic Malayalam Films On OTT

Rediff.com4 May 2023

These films, even at their saddest, darkest and grossest, retain their sense of humour, their sense of proportion, which again is something you associate with a Malayali.

Constitution row: Cong to turn up heat on KCR, to lodge complaints

Constitution row: Cong to turn up heat on KCR, to lodge complaints

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Reddy stated that KCR's statement on proposing a new constitution is an extension of the idea of the BJP.

Bebo's fashion advice for pregnant women

Bebo's fashion advice for pregnant women

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Sonam wishes hubby... Shamita talks about strength...

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

'Gita' at Kalam memorial sparks controversy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

An engraved 'Bhagavad Gita' near the statue of late president A P J Abdul Kalam kicked up a controversy, with his family seeking to end the row by placing a copy of the Quran and Bible near it.

K'taka to consult with experts before introducing Bhagwad Gita in schools

K'taka to consult with experts before introducing Bhagwad Gita in schools

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Claiming that the cultural values among children were taking a beating, the minister said many people have demanded that moral science should be introduced.