News for 'Birthplace'

Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Former cricketer Steve Harmison, who took more than 200 Test wickets for England, has swapped sports to become the new manager of non-League club Ashington, who play in the ninth tier of the English football pyramid.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The 74-year-old senior advocate had given up practice following his courtroom spat with then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The Tamil superstar called Hazare's movement a 'bloodless revolution.'

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

'People don't fight over religion in Ayodhya'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Gods of different religions haven't warred, so we shouldn't either.'

Fully uphold rights of minorities, vulnerable people: US to India

Fully uphold rights of minorities, vulnerable people: US to India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

India is the birthplace of four major world religions -- Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is home to the world's third largest Muslim population, a diverse community of sects that includes Sufis, Shia, and Bohra. Roughly three per cent of India's citizens are Christian, and notably, Christians are the religious majority in three of India's 29 states, she said.

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, which started the day-to-day proceedings on August 6 after mediation proceedings failed to find an amicable solution to the vexatious dispute, has revised the deadline for wrapping up the proceedings and has fixed it on October 17.

Yes, US President is indeed an American

Yes, US President is indeed an American

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Let's take a look at some snapshots from Barack Obama's early years...

Ayodhya case: Need to correct historical wrong, Hindu party tells SC

Ayodhya case: Need to correct historical wrong, Hindu party tells SC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'The burden of proof is on Muslim parties to show that this finding, that the mosque was built on land held sacred by Hindus, is wrong'

Nepal set for Modi's Janakpur visit despite cancellation fears

Nepal set for Modi's Janakpur visit despite cancellation fears

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Janakpur, the revered Hindu religious site in Nepal, has not yet been officially cancelled despite reports about the trip being called off due to opposition by some political parties, the government said.

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

Modi meets Matuas in Bangladesh, influential voters in Bengal

Modi meets Matuas in Bangladesh, influential voters in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at a Matua temple in Bangladesh's Orakandi, the birthplace of Hindu mystic figure and Matua community's spiritual guru Harichand Thakur.

Pomp, 'dahi handi' and devotion: Nation celebrates Lord Krishna's birth

Pomp, 'dahi handi' and devotion: Nation celebrates Lord Krishna's birth

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the glimpses of the celebrations.

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders, including the President and Vice President, react to the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Ayodhya verdict: Mixed reaction from Indian Americans

Ayodhya verdict: Mixed reaction from Indian Americans

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Hindus and Muslims in the Indian American community expressed hope and disappointment respectively to the Allahabad high court's verdict on the Ayodhya title suit on Thursday.

We did not invite Osama to Pak: Gilani

We did not invite Osama to Pak: Gilani

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Exposed by the United States action that eliminated Osama bin Laden in the heart of the country, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday sought to turn tables on its ally asking who was responsible for the rise of Al Qaeda chief.

Snapshots: Discovering India's beauty

Snapshots: Discovering India's beauty

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Readers share photographs of their travels across India. Share yours!

VHP seeks entire 67 acres of Ayodhya plot

VHP seeks entire 67 acres of Ayodhya plot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

"We are not ready to part with any bit of land in or around the disputed Ayodhya site, where we wish to erect a grand temple to mark the birthplace of Lord Ram", VHP supremo Ashok Singhal told a press conference in Lucknow on Wednesday afternoon.

VHP passes resolution on Ram temple; Bhagwat asks to tread cautiously

VHP passes resolution on Ram temple; Bhagwat asks to tread cautiously

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Some speakers also blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government.

Meet India-born Monisha: F1's first female MD

Meet India-born Monisha: F1's first female MD

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Monisha Kaltenborn, chief executive of the Sauber team and effectively responsible for the day-to-day running of the business, got there almost by accident.

Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell: Parrikar

Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell: Parrikar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Parrikar also said that if anybody decides to attack India, he will not remain silent.

Want to meet Romeo and Juliet?

Want to meet Romeo and Juliet?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

It has been 400 years since William Shakespeare died but his legacy lives on.

Rahul to follow Rajiv's path to connect with people

Rahul to follow Rajiv's path to connect with people

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Rahul Gandhi and young leaders close to him are planning to connect with party workers on the ground and are preparing to embark on a nationwide yatra, reports Archis Mohan.

SC to hear Ayodhya title dispute case in January 2019

SC to hear Ayodhya title dispute case in January 2019

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The appropriate bench will fix the schedule with regard to the hearing of appeals in the case. "We will fix the date of hearing of Ayodhya dispute case before the appropriate bench in January," the CJI said.

'Murud (Dapoli) is one of the cleanest beaches in India'

'Murud (Dapoli) is one of the cleanest beaches in India'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Some more photographs and impressions of Indian beaches from readers. You could share yours too!

Test call is reward for Unadkat's net gains

Test call is reward for Unadkat's net gains

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Haresh Pandya traces the meteoric rise of 18-year-old Jaydev Unadkat, who finds himself in the Indian Test squad for the second Test against Australia despite not playing a single Ranji Trophy match.

Verdict key step towards building temple: Advani

Verdict key step towards building temple: Advani

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The BJP on Monday welcomed the Allahabad High Court verdict on Ayodhya issue saying it was a "significant step" towards building a grand temple at the birthplace of Lord Ram and opened a new chapter for national integration.

Gadkari compares Modi to Mahatma Gandhi

Gadkari compares Modi to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

On his first visit to Gujarat as Bharatiya Janata Party president, Nitin Gadkari on Saturday drew parallels between Mahatma Gandhi and Narendra Modi, saying both believed that politics was an instrument to alleviate poverty.

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The issue combined with its alliance with anti-Congress parties in 1989 won the BJP 85 seats in Lok Sabha elections against mere two in 1984.

Railway station where Modi sold tea gets Rs 8 cr for facelift

Railway station where Modi sold tea gets Rs 8 cr for facelift

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi had often mentioned that he used to sell tea during his childhood at the Vadnagar railway station along with his father.

Babri Masjid or Ram Janmabhoomi? Verdict on Sep 24

Babri Masjid or Ram Janmabhoomi? Verdict on Sep 24

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The much-awaited verdict on the title suit of the disputed site at Ayodhya will be pronounced on September 24 by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court.The long pending case is about the ownership of the Ayodhya land to which Hindus and Muslims had been making rival claims over the past one and a quarter century.While Hindus claimed the land to be the site of the birthplace of their most revered Lord Ram, Muslims asserted their right over the same.

HC closes 125-yr-old Ayodhya case files

HC closes 125-yr-old Ayodhya case files

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

While Hindus claimed the land to be the site of the birthplace of their most revered Lord Ram, Muslims asserted their right over the same as the site of a 16th century mosque claimed to have been built by the first Mughal emperor Babur in the ancient town of Ayodhya, about 120 km from Lucknow.

England holds its breath ahead of crunch game

England holds its breath ahead of crunch game

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Millions of England football fans will take a break from work on Wednesday to watch their must-win match against tiny Slovenia, praying their side lifts its game to avoid being dumped out of the World Cup.

Gadkari does a Rahul, has lunch in Dalit's house

Gadkari does a Rahul, has lunch in Dalit's house

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Seeking to challenge Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi's bid to attract Dalits, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Gadkari walked the extra mile to show his concern for the community on the eve of the three-day party meet beginning in Indore on Wednesday.

Life's a ball! Celebrating Moulin Rouge at 130

Life's a ball! Celebrating Moulin Rouge at 130

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Remember the Nicole Kidman starrer Moulin Rouge? Well, the Moulin Rouge, the French cabaret famous for its high-kicking cancan dancers and flesh-exposing ostrich feather costumes, has completed 130 years since it first opened its doors to audiences. These images give an insight into the preparation process of the 60 performers from 14 different countries, kick, saunter and shimmy their way through the Feerie show, the revue that is now the mainstay of the Moulin Rouge's repertoire.

Review: Paleri Manikyam is near perfect

Review: Paleri Manikyam is near perfect

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Director Ranjith's take on the first recorded case of sexual harassment in the state is rich visually as well as in content.

Nearly 500 Hindus convert to Buddhism in Bihar

Nearly 500 Hindus convert to Buddhism in Bihar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Nearly 10 days after 200 poor Mahadalits converted to Christianity in a village near Bodh Gaya in Bihar's Gaya district, around 500 Hindus on Saturday converted to Buddhism in over half a dozen villages in Gaya, police officials said.

Why she brings tears to Shabana Azmi's eyes

Why she brings tears to Shabana Azmi's eyes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'I've never been more nervous about any of my own films. I can't eat, sleep or speak. I can barely breathe.'

Pakistan Rangers gets first Sikh officer

Pakistan Rangers gets first Sikh officer

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Amarjeet Singh has become the first Sikh to be inducted as an officer in the paramilitary Pakistan Rangers, following closely on the heels of other members of minority communities who have joined the army and foreign service.

Hamare paas Gandhi hai! Modi on Gujarat tourism

Hamare paas Gandhi hai! Modi on Gujarat tourism

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Modi plans to market the peace icon to the world in his bid to make Gujarat 'the world's leading tourist destination'.

Pope supports creation of Palestine State

Pope supports creation of Palestine State

Rediff.com13 May 2009

"The Holy See supports the right of your people to a sovereign Palestinian homeland in the land of your forefathers, secure and at peace with its neighbours, within internationally recognised borders," the Pope, who arrived in Bethlehem on Wednesday amid tight security, said during a speech.