News for 'Diya'

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

People gathered in educational institutions, offices, city squares and religious places to watch the Indian Space Research Organisation's live telecast of Chandrayaan-3's final descent to the uncharted surface of the lunar south pole.

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'He told senior journalists a few days after the Babri Masjid demolition, 'Jo hua theek hua. Maine isliye hone diya ki BJP ki rajniti hamesha ke liye khatam ho jaye.'

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

"Bapu, I am here today not as a Prime Minister, but as a Hindu," said Sunak, opening his address at the gathering.

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

India's leading table tennis player Harmeet Desai feels he has been "unfairly" left out of the singles competition for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Delhi: 6-month jail for bursting crackers on Diwali

Delhi: 6-month jail for bursting crackers on Diwali

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Production, storage and sale of firecrackers in the capital will be punishable with a fine of up to Rs 5,000 and three years jail under Section 9B of the Explosives Act, the minister told a press conference in New Delhi.

Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India ties 'more two-way'

Rishi Sunak wants to make UK-India ties 'more two-way'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak, who is set to be Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister, recently said that he wants to change the United Kingdom-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.

Viru's Birthday Wish For Sachin

Viru's Birthday Wish For Sachin

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

'Aur Aapke janamdin par yeh tohfa humne apne aap ko diya hai.'

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

An entire nation waited, praying and hoping fervently, as the countdown to touch down on the moon wound to a slow close on Wednesday with many thousands gathering in schools, places of worship and elsewhere and scientists doing last minute checks to ensure Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Pyaar Fundas, Bollywood Style

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.

Arjun Kapoor WON'T Smile!

Arjun Kapoor WON'T Smile!

Rediff.com17 May 2022

What's upset Arjun?

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 28

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, on Thursday, September 28.

'I don't indulge in one-upmanship, jealousy and rivalry'

'I don't indulge in one-upmanship, jealousy and rivalry'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'I never allow myself to look anxiously over my shoulder at what my co-star is doing.'

Disha Looks WOW!

Disha Looks WOW!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Tejasswi parties with Sussanne... Amala explores London... Mallika celebrates her birthday...

PHOTOS: Ayodhya gears up for grand 'Deepotsav'

PHOTOS: Ayodhya gears up for grand 'Deepotsav'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

At the under-construction Ram Temple, around 21,000 diyas will be lit on Saturday.

Meet Riteish's Cutie-Cute Ved Actress

Meet Riteish's Cutie-Cute Ved Actress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Jiya's style and dimpled smile can charm the birds out of the trees.

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Can India paddlers match Gold Coast high in Birmingham?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India had exceeded expectations at 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia by winning three gold, a couple of silver and three bronze medals.

'Karan is a very generous and democratic person'

'Karan is a very generous and democratic person'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'I am a Delhi Bengali and I speak Punjabi.' 'Karan was looking at these two communities for Rocky and Rani, as well as the city of Delhi, as a setting.' 'So I guess it all fell in place.'

What is Sushmita Sen up to?

What is Sushmita Sen up to?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar glimpsed these stars on Monday.

NEET-PG: Resident docs threaten mass resignations

NEET-PG: Resident docs threaten mass resignations

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Intensifying its stir over the delay in NEET-PG 2021 counselling, a federation of resident doctors association on Saturday said its members will be forced to go for "mass resignation" from services if their demands are not met at the earliest.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

As the evening progressed, Ram bhajans echoed at virtually each and every street of the temple town and earthen lamps lined the streets from Naya Ghat and Ram ki Paidhi to Hanumangarhi, giving children a perfect selfie background.

NEET-PG counselling: Protesting doctors intensify stir, return lab coats

NEET-PG counselling: Protesting doctors intensify stir, return lab coats

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Intensifying their stir over the delay in NEET-PG 2021 counselling, scores of resident doctors in Delhi on Monday symbolically 'returned their lab coats,' and took out a march in the streets.

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Where Do Religious Tourists Go?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

19 per cent of all travel in India (by bus, train or air) was pilgrimage or religious travel (possibly the single largest after business and family-related travel), discovers Ambi Parameswaran.

Lighting a diya for a memory

Lighting a diya for a memory

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The bond forged with a mad man during a childhood Diwali still haunts Shishir Bhate.

Lighting a diya for a memory

Lighting a diya for a memory

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The bond forged with a mad man during a childhood Diwali still haunts Shishir Bhate.

Celebrating Ganga Dussehra

Celebrating Ganga Dussehra

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Devotees gathered in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Patna, Moradabad, Haridwar, Agra and Kolkata on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, June 9, 2022.

I had to say those things: Javed Akhtar on 26/11 remarks in Pakistan

I had to say those things: Javed Akhtar on 26/11 remarks in Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Lyricist-writer Javed Akhtar on Friday said his comments on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks during his recent visit to Pakistan have become "too big" but he had to set the record straight on certain things while he was there.

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'With Ramaland, the tourism department is looking to attract children and adults alike. It'll be learning with entertainment.'

Navratri 2022: What The Stars Wear

Navratri 2022: What The Stars Wear

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

What will you wear on the Nights of Dance and Revelry? Electric colours add coolness. The fashionable ab-baring route that most lehenga outfits are travelling on these days is clean and pretty.

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Eyewitness reveals details of Gambhir-Kohli verbal spat

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Toh ab tu mujhe sikhayega...,' Gambhir said in a verbal spat with Kohli

India gets ready for Diwali

India gets ready for Diwali

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

India is gearing up for the Festival of Lights in the times of the pandemic.

'Pamela was the force behind Yash Chopra's empire'

'Pamela was the force behind Yash Chopra's empire'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

'When Ghar Aaja Pardesi was recorded, we made Lata ji hear the song.' 'Lataji praised Pamji's singing and said, 'Aapko aur gaana chahiye, kitna achchha gaaya hai aapne.'

The Great Bollywood Quiz

The Great Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Mandira-Mouni's Beautiful Friendship

Mandira-Mouni's Beautiful Friendship

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Here's looking at you, my loving and lovely friend.. beautiful inside and out. Love you Mon!'

Why Is Rishi Sunak Laughing?

Why Is Rishi Sunak Laughing?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

One of the most forceful points Rishi raised during the debate was the rise of an inimical China, and how Britain must be prepared to deal with Xi Jinping's Beijing regime.

Protesting AAP members stay put inside MCD House after mayor poll ruckus

Protesting AAP members stay put inside MCD House after mayor poll ruckus

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The proceedings began at around 11:20 am and nominated members were first administered the oath by presiding officer Satya Sharma, followed by elected councillors.

Year Ender 2022: Sharath, Manika light up TT scene

Year Ender 2022: Sharath, Manika light up TT scene

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

40-year-old Sharath showed that age was just a number.

Why Shraddha Kapoor Is NERVOUS

Why Shraddha Kapoor Is NERVOUS

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

'Rom-coms are one of the easiest films to watch, but one of the most difficult to make.'

At Geeta Basra's virtual baby shower

At Geeta Basra's virtual baby shower

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Geeta gave fans a sneak peek of the baby shower.

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

As dusk fell, volunteers lit up nearly six lakh diyas lined up on the Saryu riverbank. 'Representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed this grand festival. With 5,84,372 earthen lamps, the event made the world record,' a state government statement said.