News for 'Devi'

2-yr-old among 4 of a family killed in J-K bus attack

2-yr-old among 4 of a family killed in J-K bus attack

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Cloth merchant Rajendra Saini, 42, his wife Mamta, 40, their relative Pooja Saini, 30, and her two-year-old son Titu are among the nine killed after terrorists opened fire at a bus carrying pilgrims in Jammu's Reasi district on Sunday evening.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

80-yr-old Jitan Ram Manjhi defies odds to become Union minister

80-yr-old Jitan Ram Manjhi defies odds to become Union minister

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Manjhi's political journey took a dramatic turn when, in 2014, he was unexpectedly anointed Chief Minister by Nitish Kumar, who had resigned after a disastrous Lok Sabha election.

INDIA wanted constructive debate on NEET issue: Rahul

INDIA wanted constructive debate on NEET issue: Rahul

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Asserting the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) wants a constructive debate on the NEET issue, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said it is unfortunate that they were not allowed to raise it in the Parliament.

Misa Bharti Opens Poll Office In Cowshed

Misa Bharti Opens Poll Office In Cowshed

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Misa Bharti's election office in a khatal is meant to symbolise an emotional connect with her parents Lalu Yadav and Rabri Devi's caste, the Yadavs, who are considered traditional RJD voters.

FIH Pro League: Indian women's hockey team lose 0-3 to Argentina

FIH Pro League: Indian women's hockey team lose 0-3 to Argentina

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The Indian women's hockey team continued its winless streak in the Belgium leg of the FIH Pro League, slumping to 0-3 defeat against Argentina in Antwerp on Sunday.

Prachanda out, Oli sworn in as Nepal PM for 4th time

Prachanda out, Oli sworn in as Nepal PM for 4th time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The leader of Nepal's largest communist party was appointed as prime minister on Sunday by President Ram Chandra Paudel to lead the coalition government with the Nepali Congress (NC), the largest party in Parliament, apart from other smaller parties.

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.' 'Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?'

Salman home firing: HC nod for 2nd PM of accused who died in police custody

Salman home firing: HC nod for 2nd PM of accused who died in police custody

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The direction came on a petition filed by Anuj Kumar's mother Reeta Devi, who sought a fresh examination.

BJP, Cong leaders stopped from going to Sandeshkhali

BJP, Cong leaders stopped from going to Sandeshkhali

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress were stopped by police on Friday from visiting the trouble-torn Sandeshkhali, escalating the political tensions in the state as the leaders accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of fostering a 'lawless situation' and attempting to 'communalise' the issue.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

UP, Bihar, Maharashtra bag most ministerial berths

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar appear to have got the maximum representation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new council of ministers, while assembly poll-bound Maharashtra also found a significant presence.

When Padma Shri Bembem Devi called herself Bobo, Amko

When Padma Shri Bembem Devi called herself Bobo, Amko

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Bembem hoped the Padma Shri will act as recognition for women's football in India.

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Protests, doping and internal strife: The dark side of India's Olympic journey

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From bitter fights to dope shame, Indian Olympic team's tryst with controversies

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.

Google doodles Bharatanatyam dancer Rukmini Devi

Google doodles Bharatanatyam dancer Rukmini Devi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The Indian dancer and choreographer's 112th birth anniversary was celebrated with a doodle.

Alcoholic husband burns wife alive in UP's Budaun

Alcoholic husband burns wife alive in UP's Budaun

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

A man allegedly burned his 40-year-old wife alive after she stopped him from consuming alcohol in a village in Budaun, police said on Friday.

Meet The Most Adorable Star Kids

Meet The Most Adorable Star Kids

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

What's the perfect way to wrap up your week? Look at some adorable baby pix, of course!

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Legendary classical musician Annapurna Devi passes away

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Annapurna Devi was an Indian surbahar player of Hindustani classical music and she was the daughter and disciple of Allauddin Khan.

'A Mother Is The Backbone Of A Family'

'A Mother Is The Backbone Of A Family'

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Actors share adorable moments with their mums on Mother's Day.

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He said retired administration and police officials will also be part of the judicial inquiry to probe the stampede.

In Rohtak, Hooda Faces 2019 Opponent

In Rohtak, Hooda Faces 2019 Opponent

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The 2024 Lok Sabha contest between the BJP and Congress is crucial in the context of the assembly polls in Haryana, which are due by October.

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

SEE: Shami, Sheetal receive Arjuna awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Shami was there to receive the honours. He took 24 wickets in seven World Cup games last year.

Why Sonal Will Leave You Speechless

Why Sonal Will Leave You Speechless

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Miss Diva Supranational 2023 Sonal Kukreja is drop-dead gorgeous.

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

India's long history of near misses at the Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

India's tryst with fourth-place Olympic heartbreaks

Will request Speaker to dismiss Azam Khan: Rama Devi

Will request Speaker to dismiss Azam Khan: Rama Devi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The BJP MP condemned Azam Khan's disgraceful and sexist remark against her and said she would request the Speaker of the House to dismiss him.

AIFF nominates consistent Jhingan, path-breaking Bala Devi for Arjuna Award

AIFF nominates consistent Jhingan, path-breaking Bala Devi for Arjuna Award

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Acting on the Sports Ministry's directive to send nominations for this year's sports awards, the AIFF did not have much trouble in finalising the names.

108 women, 7 children killed in stampede at UP satsang

108 women, 7 children killed in stampede at UP satsang

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The stampede took place as people headed home after a satsang in the district's Phulrai village, conducted by a preacher known as Bhole Baba. Twenty-seven bodies were brought to a hospital in neighbouring Etah district. Senior Superintendent of Police Rajesh Kumar Singh said 23 of them were women. And 89 lay dead in Hathras itself.

NDA will win 'more than 4,000 seats': Nitish's faux pas

NDA will win 'more than 4,000 seats': Nitish's faux pas

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Predictably, many RJD leaders, including its spokesperson Sarika Paswan, shared the video of Kumar who had lambasted the party's president Lalu Prasad and the latter's wife Rabri Devi for their alleged dismal performance as chief ministers of Bihar.

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

A day after taking the competitive medical exam, Meena on May 6 sent a text message to his parents saying that he did not want to study any further and was leaving home for five years, police had said.

Modi 3.0: Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur out; allies in

Modi 3.0: Smriti Irani, Anurag Thakur out; allies in

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

There is also speculation within the BJP that its national president J P Nadda, whose extended tenure will end by this month and who was among the leaders meeting Modi, may also be brought back in the government.

Kangana Files LS Nom; Attacks Congress

Kangana Files LS Nom; Attacks Congress

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'I have been successful in Bollywood and I hope that I will get success in politics as well.'

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The RJD has fielded six women candidates, some of them are wives of bahubalis.

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

How mum's belief shaped Akash's career despite adversity

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'If his father and brother were alive today, they would be brimming with joy. This is the life's most memorable day and only few are lucky to see it. I'm the proudest mom on this earth.'

Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Shami nominated for Arjuna Award, Satwik-Chirag for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

As per the Ministry sources, a special request was made by the BCCI to the sports ministry to include Shami's name as he didn't originally feature in the list of the country's second-highest sporting honour.

'Who Says Nitish Kumar Will Retire?'

'Who Says Nitish Kumar Will Retire?'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'We made a mistake. We misunderstood. Now all is well.'

Don't want to politicise but...: Rahul meets Hathras stampede victims' kin

Don't want to politicise but...: Rahul meets Hathras stampede victims' kin

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

A total of 121 people, mostly women, died in the stampede at self-styled godman Baba Bhole's satsang in Hathras on Tuesday.

President, CJI, CEC: Famous faces at polling booths

President, CJI, CEC: Famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com26 May 2024

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and several other famous faces were seen at polling booths, exercising their franchise in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

Chirag Paswan Fights Two-Front Battle In Hajipur

Chirag Paswan Fights Two-Front Battle In Hajipur

Rediff.com15 May 2024

He is not just under attack from his opponent Shiv Chandra Ram of the RJD, but also by his uncle Paras.

Erstwhile royal arrested for creating ruckus at MP temple

Erstwhile royal arrested for creating ruckus at MP temple

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The incident occurred at the famous Jugal Kishore temple of Panna on Thursday, an official said.