News for 'Dhar'

Downpour triggers 35 landslides in Darjeeling, 23 killed

Downpour triggers 35 landslides in Darjeeling, 23 killed

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

At least 23 people, including children, were killed as relentless rain triggered one of the worst landslides in a decade in Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas on Sunday, sweeping away homes, cutting off roads, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of stranded tourists amid widespread devastation, officials said.

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Haq Review: An Important Watch

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Made at a time when an insidious agenda can be read into it, Haq is an important film that deals with a contentious subject with maturity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Muslims Should Watch Haq'

'Muslims Should Watch Haq'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

'Some films are meant to more than just entertain you. They are meant to challenge, provoke, push you to think, instil change, and be in the public conversation.' 'That is Haq.'

MP woman raped after husband 'sells' her to friend to pay off debt

MP woman raped after husband 'sells' her to friend to pay off debt

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Based on a complaint, a case was registered at the women's police station in Indore. However, considering the seriousness of the offence, the police registered it as a 'zero' FIR and sent it to the Dhar police for action.

Why Millions Of Women Are Fighting Their Bodies

Why Millions Of Women Are Fighting Their Bodies

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Nearly 70% of autoimmune disease patients in India are women. Doctors have observed that autoimmune diseases are far more common among women, especially between the ages of 20 and 50, when hormonal and lifestyle factors are most active.

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The supply of feathers has dropped and costs have escalated sharply.'

Like Sonakshi's Beautiful Nails?

Like Sonakshi's Beautiful Nails?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Yami's special treat... Nimrat's peeli dhoop... Parul enjoys the Goan monsoon...

Animal Hangover In Ranveer's Dhurandhar Teaser

Animal Hangover In Ranveer's Dhurandhar Teaser

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Aditya Dhar's penchant for action and high-pitched dramatic moments hover over Dhurandhar's teaser. And there shouldn't be any doubt that the director will deliver the goods, expects Mayur Sanap.

Indore hospital deaths: 'How could rats enter ICU and bite newborns'

Indore hospital deaths: 'How could rats enter ICU and bite newborns'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

A newborn girl died after being bitten by rats at a government-run hospital in Indore, India. The father has accused the hospital of negligence, and a tribal outfit has staged a protest demanding compensation.

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Will Kantara Storm The Diwali Box Office?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'

What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The deal fell through over unresolved disagreements over contentious issues, mainly on agriculture and automotive sector tariffs.

MP: 2-month-old dies, father injured in wall collapse

MP: 2-month-old dies, father injured in wall collapse

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

A two-month-old girl died and her father was injured when a wall of an under-construction house collapsed after heavy rains in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district.

Rats bit off 4 fingers of newborn girl in Indore hospital, claims group

Rats bit off 4 fingers of newborn girl in Indore hospital, claims group

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Days after a newborn girl died at the government-run Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital (MYH) in Indore, a tribal outfit on Monday claimed rats had gnawed her four fingers, and accused the medical facility's administration of lying and misleading everyone.

Modi turns 75; fortnight-long celebrations begin

Modi turns 75; fortnight-long celebrations begin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party launching over a fortnight long 'Sewa Pakhwada' to mark the birthday of its preeminent leader.

Fatima Has A Song On Her Lips

Fatima Has A Song On Her Lips

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Shriya's berry look... Esha looks like the sun... Pranita shares a throwback picture...

'Grateful to those who stood by us': Lt Col Purohit after acquittal

'Grateful to those who stood by us': Lt Col Purohit after acquittal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Soon after the verdict, celebrations broke out outside Lt Colonel Purohit's residence, where supporters burst firecrackers and distributed sweets to mark the court's decision.

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Why Angira Dhar Rules Our Hearts

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Wide-eyed and curious, Angira is the cutest girl you'd see all day.

7 Celebs And Their Lookalike Siblings

7 Celebs And Their Lookalike Siblings

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

No, they are not twins but these celebrities share a strong resemblance with their siblings.

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

What Was Malegaon Blast Case About?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

For the first time a serving army officer was accused of terrorism.

Fewer devotees turn up for Kashmir's Kheer Bhawani mela

Fewer devotees turn up for Kashmir's Kheer Bhawani mela

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

The usual rush of devotees was missing this year, presumably due to the Pahalgam terror attack and the military action between India and Pakistan following it.

End of a toxic chapter: All 337 tonne of Union Carbide waste burnt to ashes

End of a toxic chapter: All 337 tonne of Union Carbide waste burnt to ashes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The waste disposal at the plant in Dhar district's Pithampur industrial area was undertaken following directives of the Madhya Pradesh high court.

Flash floods claim 5 lives in Himachal, 3 in Jammu; red alert in Kerala

Flash floods claim 5 lives in Himachal, 3 in Jammu; red alert in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

While two bodies were recovered on Wednesday, the death toll climbed to four on Thursday after the recovery of two more bodies from the Indira Priyadarshini Hydroelectric project site in Kangra district.

Janhvi, Vaani, Zaara Get Gorgeously Blingy

Janhvi, Vaani, Zaara Get Gorgeously Blingy

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Shine brighter than a diamond with holographic fashion!

Emraan Makes History In Srinagar

Emraan Makes History In Srinagar

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero is all set to make history by becoming the first film to have its red carpet premiere in Srinagar in 38 years.

Bose, Guguloth clinch AIFF Player of the Year honours

Bose, Guguloth clinch AIFF Player of the Year honours

Rediff.com2 May 2025

India defender Subhasish Bose named men's player of the year; Soumya wins in women's section

Manushi, Pooja Are Fiercely Beautiful In...

Manushi, Pooja Are Fiercely Beautiful In...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Charli XCX flipped the script with her Brat album's rebellious signature shade which stands for 'anti-perfection'.

Sanjay Dutt, Yami Offer Prayers At Golden Temple

Sanjay Dutt, Yami Offer Prayers At Golden Temple

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Sanjay Dutt visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar with Uri Director Aditya Dhar, who's directing Dutt in his next. Accompanying them was a special guest.

Triptii, Rashmika, Kriti Party Together

Triptii, Rashmika, Kriti Party Together

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Film folk didn't hold back from a midweek party, as one of Bollywood's most successful production houses turned 20.

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

When A Wedding Night Goes Crazy!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'This film is a wild and unpredictable ride.'

Sandeepa, Manushi In The Colours Of India

Sandeepa, Manushi In The Colours Of India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

With these fashion ideas, you're all set to celebrate Republic Day in style.

Watch! Want to tempt Sandeepa Dhar?

Watch! Want to tempt Sandeepa Dhar?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Here's the one thing that will really work.

Ananya Gets 'Just A Little Closer'

Ananya Gets 'Just A Little Closer'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Yami goes Dhoom Dhaam... Nidhhi shows us her vanity room...Shabana and her ladies...

Protesters perform 'shavasana' against Union Carbide waste disposal in MP

Protesters perform 'shavasana' against Union Carbide waste disposal in MP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

A group of people in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, performed 'Shavasana' (corpse pose) to protest against the proposed disposal of Union Carbide waste, connected to the Bhopal gas tragedy, in the district. They claim the disposal would harm the health of locals and the environment. The waste has been brought from Bhopal for incineration in Pithampur. Protests have been ongoing since the arrival of the waste last month, and local authorities are conducting an awareness campaign to address concerns.

Ground Zero Review: Doesn't Break Any New Ground

Ground Zero Review: Doesn't Break Any New Ground

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Ground Zero is a respectful biopic but a story like this needed more heart to make an actual impact, feels Mayur Sanap.

Gazi Baba killing reduced Jaish to an army without generals: BSF book

Gazi Baba killing reduced Jaish to an army without generals: BSF book

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

The 2003 BSF operation that eliminated terrorist Gazi Baba in Jammu and Kashmir, the subject of an upcoming action film, "Ground Zero," crippled the Jaish-e-Mohammed. The mission, which earned the BSF a dozen gallantry awards, is being portrayed in the film releasing on April 25. The operation, described in the BSF's 50th anniversary book, involved a daring raid on a house in Srinagar where Gazi Baba was hiding. The BSF faced heavy gunfire and grenades, with officers sustaining injuries and one constable, Balbir Singh, being killed while protecting his superior officer, Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey. Dubey, who led the operation, received the Kirti Chakra, India's third highest peacetime gallantry award.

40 yrs later, toxic waste shifted from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory

40 yrs later, toxic waste shifted from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Forty years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, 377 tons of hazardous waste has been shifted from the defunct Union Carbide factory for its disposal, an official said.

Barkha Singh Glams Up

Barkha Singh Glams Up

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

So many exciting titles to look forward from the first edition of Amazon MX Player's StreamNext.

Katrina-Vicky's Chaava Date

Katrina-Vicky's Chaava Date

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Katrina Kaif stood solidly by his side, as Vicky Kaushal hosted a special premiere for his new film, Chhaava.

Fadnavis Boosts Kangana's Confidence

Fadnavis Boosts Kangana's Confidence

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Rasha is Azaad... Kriti in throwback mode... Saiee's day in London...

Dhoom Dhaam Review: Run-Of-The-Mill Rollercoaster

Dhoom Dhaam Review: Run-Of-The-Mill Rollercoaster

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Dhoom Dhaam is a medley of midnight shenanigans that oscillate between jumbled screenplay and out-of-place crusading, notes Sukanya Verma.