News for 'Darshan'

The rise and fall of Kannada star Darshan

The rise and fall of Kannada star Darshan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

A look at the actor's life so far.

First Darshan: Lalbaugcha Raja returns to Mumbai

First Darshan: Lalbaugcha Raja returns to Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Lalbaugcha Raja is truly a King in all respects and it pays to seek his audience.

Guess Who This Actress Is?

Guess Who This Actress Is?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Sanya becomes a Mrs... Nimrat attends Diljit's concert... Plabita pouts...

'Mazar' inside school where Rahul Gandhi studied razed

'Mazar' inside school where Rahul Gandhi studied razed

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Rajiv Gandhi, his son Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Karan Singh, Naveen Patnaik besides celebrated authors like Amitav Ghosh and Vikram Seth studied at The Doon School.

'Never-Seen Before-Action'

'Never-Seen Before-Action'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Directed by Raj and DK, and written by Sita R Menon, the spy series stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha, and is a prequel to Priyanka Chopra's Citadel. Citadel: Honey Bunny begins streaming from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.

Janhvi Visits Tirupati With Beau To Mark Mum's Birthday

Janhvi Visits Tirupati With Beau To Mark Mum's Birthday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Janhvi Kapoor visited the hilltop temple devoted to Lord Venkateswara in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, to offer prayers on her mother Sridevi's birth anniversary on August 13.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jharkhand, however, could not make the knockouts from the group as Gujarat topped it with Haryana being the second team to progress. Jharkhand finished third.

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Govt orders probe into Tirupati stampede, heads roll

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

A day after six persons died in the Tirupati stampede, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday announced a judicial inquiry into the incident that seems to have been the result of a policeman's innocuous act of opening the gate with the intention of aiding a sick woman.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 23-year-old man from Surat working as a 'helper' for the Russian Army was killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in a war zone, as per the claim made by his relatives.

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Had anyone asked me if I was Aamir Khan, I would have admitted to it.' Senior movie journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya flips through the pages of her many interactions with Aamir Khan, who turned 60 on March 14.

Thousands visit Ayodhya temple on consecration anniv

Thousands visit Ayodhya temple on consecration anniv

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The three-day celebrations began on Saturday with a recital of Yajurveda and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performing an 'abhishek' on the Ram Lalla idol.

IPL 2025: Meet The Delhi Capitals Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Delhi Capitals Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Delhi Capitals have made significant strides in their pursuit of IPL glory, assembling a formidable squad for the 2025 season.

Sunny Leone Welcomes Ganpati

Sunny Leone Welcomes Ganpati

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Film folk celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with gusto over the weekend, and posted pictures on social media.

350 Muslims pray at Ram temple after 6-day walk from Lucknow

350 Muslims pray at Ram temple after 6-day walk from Lucknow

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Led by Muslim Rashtriya Manch, a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-backed Muslim organisation, the group started their journey from Lucknow on January 25, Shahid Saeed, media in-charge of MRM, said on Wednesday.

D searches Hirandandani premises as part of FEMA probe

D searches Hirandandani premises as part of FEMA probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is conducting searches at multiple premises of the Hiranandani Group in Mumbai on charges of violations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), according to sources.

Maha Kumbh set for auspicious start on 'Paush Purnima' on Monday

Maha Kumbh set for auspicious start on 'Paush Purnima' on Monday

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The 45-day Maha Kumbh 2025, billed as the world's largest gathering of humans, began on Monday with the first major bathing ritual or 'Shahi Snan' at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj, India. This edition of the Kumbh is being held after 12 years, with the Uttar Pradesh government expecting over 35 crore devotees to visit. The event is being touted as a 'Digi-Kumbh' with Artificial Intelligence (AI) being used for various aspects, including security and cleanliness. The Maha Kumbh will be held from January 13 to February 26, and is expected to transform the area into the world's largest temporary city. Thirteen Akharas of seers from different sects are participating in the event, attracting attention from those seeking to learn about Indian spiritual beliefs.

Mamta Kulkarni takes sanyas, does own 'pind-daan'

Mamta Kulkarni takes sanyas, does own 'pind-daan'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Actor Mamta Kulkarni has renounced the worldly life at the Maha Kumbh and will be consecrated as a Hindu nun under the Kinnar Akhara. She performed her own 'Pind Daan' and will be consecrated as 'mahamandaleshwar'.

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Goodbye Bappa, Says India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Across the nation, Lord Ganeshas large and small make their way to the sea, to lakes, ponds or man-made water bodies where the Visarjan ceremony takes place.

2 dead, over 130 injured during Rath Yatra in Odisha

2 dead, over 130 injured during Rath Yatra in Odisha

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

More than 600 people have visited hospitals and medical camps in Puri. However, only over 130 have been admitted to hospital, said Director of Health Services, Bijay Mohapatra.

Paid darshan a misnomer says Amarnath Shrine board

Paid darshan a misnomer says Amarnath Shrine board

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

The Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board, which is facing opposition to its decision to charge payment for priority in paying obeisance, on Wednesday, said the term 'paid darshan' is a misnomer and it is examining representations from organisations on the issue.

'Time for my Bollywood debut?': US envoy's Mumbai darshan

'Time for my Bollywood debut?': US envoy's Mumbai darshan

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Newly appointed Ambassador of the United States (US) to India Eric Garcetti visited Mumbai on Tuesday and met Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan at the actor's residence 'Mannat', besides offering prayers at Mumbadevi Temple and Jama Masjid.

Controversy over 'darshan' in Sri Jagannath temple

Controversy over 'darshan' in Sri Jagannath temple

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

Top government officials on Saturday visited the Sri Jagannath temple in Odisha following a controversy between the temple administration and servitors of the shrine over 'darshan' of the deities.

Puri temple implements mandatory dress code for devotees; bans gutkha, pan

Puri temple implements mandatory dress code for devotees; bans gutkha, pan

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A Shree Jagannath Temple Administration official said devotees will be required to wear "decent clothes" to enter the shrine.

Watch: A Ganpati Celebration In A Mumbai Home

Watch: A Ganpati Celebration In A Mumbai Home

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The Kumars, like everyone else in Mumbai, are celebrating Ganesh Utsav with dance, excitement, food and of course, prayer.

Was The Attack On Saif Waiting To Happen?

Was The Attack On Saif Waiting To Happen?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

How did the thug access Saif Ali Khan's home?

Ram temple gets donations worth Rs 3.17 cr on Day 1 of opening

Ram temple gets donations worth Rs 3.17 cr on Day 1 of opening

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

On Tuesday, devotees made offerings in cash at the temple counters and online donations, totalling Rs 3.17 crore, Mishra told PTI.

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma curates a Navratri special playlist just for you to give those festivities a touch of Bollywood style dazzle.

Mandya: It's Darshan all the way

Mandya: It's Darshan all the way

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

About 3 lakh pray at Ram temple; VIPs urged to inform visit in advance

About 3 lakh pray at Ram temple; VIPs urged to inform visit in advance

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Amid the huge rush of devotees in Ayodhya, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with officials in Lucknow to review the steps taken for crowd management and advised VIPs planning to visit the temple to inform the authorities in advance.

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

SEE: Bulldozers used to shower petals on UP MLAs visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Members from the Jayant Chaudhary's Rashtriya Lok Dal too were part of the group, their participation seen as another indication that the party is all set to switch sides from the SP to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Prez offers prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Prez offers prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This was Murmu's first visit to Ayodhya since the newly-built Ram temple's consecration ceremony was held on January 22.

Sambhal violence well-planned BJP conspiracy: Akhilesh

Sambhal violence well-planned BJP conspiracy: Akhilesh

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged a 'well-planned' conspiracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, where a team of Congress MPs led by Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit on December 4 amid restrictions imposed by the district administration.

Woman sets herself on fire on Lucknow main road

Woman sets herself on fire on Lucknow main road

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged in a post on X that the woman had arrived in Lucknow for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's "janata darbar" but her failure to be heard forced her to take the step.

Rakul, Aditi, Sobhita At Awards Night

Rakul, Aditi, Sobhita At Awards Night

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Film stars from Hindi cinema as well as the south came together on a common platform, where they were honoured for their work.

SC allows VIP darshan at Sabarimala Temple

SC allows VIP darshan at Sabarimala Temple

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

However, the number of persons accompanying the VIPs would be restricted.

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!'

Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

Cong, BJP spar over Manmohan Singh's funeral site

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The Congress on Saturday accused the Centre of insulting Dr Manmohan Singh, the country's first Sikh prime minister, by carrying out his last rites at the Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated spot that could later become his memorial.

Property at core of Mewar royal family dispute

Property at core of Mewar royal family dispute

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

A dispute over property and the right to succeed the titular head of the Mewar royal family in Udaipur, Rajasthan, has escalated into a major controversy. Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, a BJP MLA and the newly appointed titular head, was denied entry to the city palace and Eklingnathji temple by his uncle Arvind Singh Mewar and his son Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. The incident sparked violent protests and the district administration has appointed a receiver to manage the controversial portion of the city palace where the 'Dhuni' (sacred fire) is located. This dispute raises questions about the future of the Mewar family's legacy and its historical traditions.