News for 'DIVINE'

Drool-worthy food pics that look almost too good to eat!

Drool-worthy food pics that look almost too good to eat!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Measuring Muslim Decline

Measuring Muslim Decline

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'In the Middle Ages, when Muslims were around 15 per cent of the population of the world, they accounted, according to one estimate, for 90 per cent of scientific advancements.' 'And today, when Muslims are around 22 per cent of the population of the world, their share in scientific writings is less than 1 per cent!' point out Ziya Us Salam and M Aslam Parvaiz.

Here's what India's top models are up to!

Here's what India's top models are up to!

Rediff.com11 May 2015

(Thanks to their Instagram feeds we now know! :-P)

Don't Miss: The Radha-Krishna romance on the catwalk!

Don't Miss: The Radha-Krishna romance on the catwalk!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Don't miss Neeta Lulla's spectacular show from the final day of Lakme Fashion Week, which saw a stunning collection of ethnicwear blaze on the runway.

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The manner in which a large proportion of common people have mortgaged their rationality and questioning spirit to let hatred, prejudice, and bigotry take over their minds is a cause of worry, observes Mohammad Sajjad.

The Demons of Fake News

The Demons of Fake News

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Fake news, much like the golden deer in the Ramayana, is leading the world into chaos, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Review: Amen is brilliant

Review: Amen is brilliant

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

The film has an intelligent story, a multi-layered screenplay, excellent cinematography and powerful performances.

Kardashian heats up Barbarella-inspired bikini ad

Kardashian heats up Barbarella-inspired bikini ad

Rediff.com12 Nov 2010

Kim Kardashian has posed for a space-inspired ad for her self-designed Divinity collection for Beach Bunny Swimwear.

IMAGES: Lotus lovelies float onto the runway

IMAGES: Lotus lovelies float onto the runway

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

From hot little cocktail numbers to elegant ethnic ensembles, Nandita Thirani's latest collection, designed together with her daughter Anuradha had something for everyone.

The Ya-Ya cacophony

The Ya-Ya cacophony

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

When Lord Balaji came to Mumbai to wed

When Lord Balaji came to Mumbai to wed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

For the first time the Shanmukhananda Fine Arts and Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai will be hosting a three-day divine marriage ceremony of the Lord of Tirumala Tirupati Balaji with his consorts Goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi.

Adjudicatory task of unique dimension: SC on Ayodhya

Adjudicatory task of unique dimension: SC on Ayodhya

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court, which delivered a historic unanimous judgment putting the curtains down on the vexatious legal battle that has torn the social fabric of the nation, said citizens of all faiths, beliefs and creeds 'seeking divine provenance' are both subject to law and equal before law under the Indian Constitution.

Ken Loach, Xavier Dolan win at Cannes

Ken Loach, Xavier Dolan win at Cannes

Rediff.com23 May 2016

A look at the big winners!

Bollywood wishes Lata Mangeshkar

Bollywood wishes Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

China achieves first manned space docking

China achieves first manned space docking

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

China completed its first manned space docking on Monday, as a spacecraft carrying three astronauts including the country's first spacewoman, successfully coupled with an orbiting module, in a major milestone for its ambitious space programme.

In PHOTOS: China's first woman astronaut soars into space

In PHOTOS: China's first woman astronaut soars into space

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

China on Saturday fired its longest and heaviest rocket, successfully sending its first woman astronaut along with two male colleagues into space to conduct the maiden manned docking of its space lab being built to rival Russia's Mir International Space Station.

Vivek Oberoi, wife welcome baby boy

Vivek Oberoi, wife welcome baby boy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

The actor broke the news on Twitter a few hours ago.

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

Review: Ivan Megharoopan has soul

Review: Ivan Megharoopan has soul

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The film deserved all the recognition that has come its way, writes Paresh C Palicha.

PIX: Rani Mukerji's family celebrates Durga Puja

PIX: Rani Mukerji's family celebrates Durga Puja

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

A look at the arrivals.

Mary sets sight on Olympics after World championship bronze

Mary sets sight on Olympics after World championship bronze

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

'It has made things easier for me in terms of planning for Olympics'

China takes a BIG leap in space

China takes a BIG leap in space

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Achieving a key breakthrough in space technology, three Chinese astronauts including the country's first woman astronaut Liu Yang, on board the spacecraft Shenzhou-9 (Divine Grace) docked with the orbiting Tiangong-1 lab (Heavenly Palace).

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'The TMC did not bother telling me, a sitting MLA for 20 years, why I was not being given a ticket.'

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

You can share yours too!

K'taka dumps plan to spend crores on rain prayers

K'taka dumps plan to spend crores on rain prayers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Facing flak over the move to invoke divine blessings for rains to help the state reeling under drought, Karnataka Muzrai Minister Kota Srinivas Poojari on Tuesday said that the expenditure for special pujas planned in over 34,000 temples would be met by collecting funds from devotees.

These models in blue will drive away your Monday blues

These models in blue will drive away your Monday blues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Meet designer Nachiket Barve's Greek goddesses.

TN water woes: AIADMK performs 'havan', DMK stages protest

TN water woes: AIADMK performs 'havan', DMK stages protest

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Protests were held across Tamil Nadu with raising of slogans-- "Vendum Vendum Kudineer Vendum" (we want water) and "Edappadi Arasai Kandikirom" (we condemn chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswamy's government).

DISCOVERED: Tomb where Jesus may have been buried

DISCOVERED: Tomb where Jesus may have been buried

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The 'Jesus Tomb' debate has gone a step further with archaeologist working in Jerusalem finding human bone boxes and inscription on an ancient coffin lid that says 'Divine Jehovah, raise up'.

'Encyclopedia of Hinduism is a great contribution to humanity'

'Encyclopedia of Hinduism is a great contribution to humanity'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Great Britain Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday released an encyclopedia on Hinduism at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Center in Westminster, London.

When Varanasi transformed 'atheist' Kejriwal

When Varanasi transformed 'atheist' Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party leader took a dip in the Ganga, visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple before he declared war against Narendra Modi.

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'In spirit, and more importantly in its DNA, this is the Congress Inc, or Incorporated, a family-run entity,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

2 Vatican officials denied visa for Bengaluru meet

2 Vatican officials denied visa for Bengaluru meet

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The Vatican officials had applied for visa in mid-December

Jaya started living normal life: AIADMK

Jaya started living normal life: AIADMK

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday said party supremo and Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, hospitalised in Chennai for more than a month, has "progressed well" and "started living a normal life" as it exuded confidence that she will soon resume her public service.

Modi breaks into tears while mourning his 'mentor'

Modi breaks into tears while mourning his 'mentor'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday turned emotional as he paid his last respects to Pramukh Swami, the religious head of the Swaminarayan sect, saying he has lost a fatherly figure.

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars continue to post pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day.

In the name of Rama

In the name of Rama

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

'Politicians have long appropriated the hero turned god as their totem, but never before with the ferocious intensity of the present regime,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

'Happiest Birthday dear Lataji'

'Happiest Birthday dear Lataji'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The legendary singer turns 87 today!

Don't move out temple wealth: Astrologers' panel

Don't move out temple wealth: Astrologers' panel

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The 'Deva Prasnam' at Sree Padmanabhasway temple in Thiruvananthapuram, being conducted to ascertain the divine will through astrology, has found that the huge riches found in the shrine's vaults should not be moved out.

To pray for his survival, BSY leaves for Tirupathi

To pray for his survival, BSY leaves for Tirupathi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Ahead of the crucial Lokayukta report on illegal mining in Karnataka which will be submitted before the chief secretary on Wednesday morning, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has sought the intervention of the Gods.

Tubelight Review: Salman tries to be cute, too hard

Tubelight Review: Salman tries to be cute, too hard

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Alas, not enough to be dazzled by the boring, bogus naivet of Tubelight, Sukanya Verma.