News for 'Dussehra'

Justice Chandrachud bats for use of technology by judiciary

Justice Chandrachud bats for use of technology by judiciary

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud, who has been asking lawyers to adopt technological interventions, on Tuesday said that he saw someone recording the court's proceedings on a cell phone and wondered "how can he do so", but then he realised this was not a big deal as nothing is confidential in an open court hearing.

COVID-19: No dandiya, garba this Navratri in Maharashtra

COVID-19: No dandiya, garba this Navratri in Maharashtra

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

As per the guidelines, the height of Goddess Durga idols installed by mandals (during Navratri) have been capped at four feet and household ones at two feet, and immersion procession, crowded affairs during normal times, have been disallowed.

SKM threatens nationwide stir if Mishra not sacked

SKM threatens nationwide stir if Mishra not sacked

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A statement issued on Monday by the umbrella body of farmers' unions protesting against the central farm laws, reiterated earlier 'ultimatum about October 11 being the deadline for the sacking and arrest of Ajay Mishra Teni'.

Bollywood gets VERY PATRIOTIC!

Bollywood gets VERY PATRIOTIC!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja takes a look at Bollywood's patriotic films, coming up.

Meet Mandira Bedi-Raj Kaushal's daughter

Meet Mandira Bedi-Raj Kaushal's daughter

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Mandira and Raj's son Vir, all of nine years, sure looks excited to have a kid sister.

Who will win this WAR?

Who will win this WAR?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Ajay Devgn plays peacemaker between S S Rajamouli and Boney Kapoor.

Dussehra marks end of Durga Puja

Dussehra marks end of Durga Puja

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

The four-day Durga Puja festival in West Bengal and other states ended on Thursday with people celebrating Vijaya Dasami which marked Goddess Durga's return to her husband's home.

Sena hits out at BJP, asks why no Bharat Ratna to Savarkar yet

Sena hits out at BJP, asks why no Bharat Ratna to Savarkar yet

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Reacting to the comments, Raut on Monday said the Shiv Sena has "never kept quiet on the issues relating to Savarkar and it will never do so". Without naming the BJP, Raut said the party should browse through history to know the Shiv Sena's stand on issues involving Savarkar.

Patients play 'garba' at COVID facilities, videos go viral

Patients play 'garba' at COVID facilities, videos go viral

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

According to some social media posts, the videos of garba performance are from the Goregaon-based jumbo COVID-19 facility of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

Ahead of Rafale delivery, Rajnath to perform shastra pooja in Paris

Ahead of Rafale delivery, Rajnath to perform shastra pooja in Paris

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Singh is leaving for Paris on a three-day visit, primarily to receive the first of 36 Rafale fighter jets

Will ask EC to decide on 'bow and arrow' soon, HC tells Shiv Sena factions

Will ask EC to decide on 'bow and arrow' soon, HC tells Shiv Sena factions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Hearing a petition by former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray against the Election Commission's interim order freezing Shiv Sena's name and election symbol, the Delhi high court on Monday asked why it should not wait for the final decision of the poll panel on the dispute between the party factions.

Its Nagarjuna vs Pawan Kalyan this Dussehra

Its Nagarjuna vs Pawan Kalyan this Dussehra

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Nagarjuna and Pawan Kalyan will be in the fray with Damarukam and Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu.

Uddhav moves HC against EC's order freezing Sena name, symbol

Uddhav moves HC against EC's order freezing Sena name, symbol

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction on Monday approached the Delhi high court seeking quashing of the order of the Election Commission of India (ECI) freezing the party name and election symbol.

Malls, retailers begin talks again over rentals

Malls, retailers begin talks again over rentals

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Retailers want rental waivers should be extended for a few more months, since business is not expected to pick up before the Dussehra-Diwali period, which falls in October-November.

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Counted as a judge who enriched the 'verdict docket' of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is viewed as sharp, articulate and forward looking.

Can Flyweight Kejriwal Be A Hindu Hriday Samrat?

Can Flyweight Kejriwal Be A Hindu Hriday Samrat?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

How did Arvind Kejriwal, a one-time votary of secularism, turn into a bargain-basement version of Narendra Modi, wonders Vir Sanghvi.

Over 2 years post Covid, consumer firms see strong festival sales

Over 2 years post Covid, consumer firms see strong festival sales

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The festival season has already begun in the west and south of India with Ganesh Chaturthi and Onam, respectively, and consumer companies are witnessing a pick-up in sales compared to pre-Covid levels. Retailers, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and consumer durables companies expect their sales to grow in double digits this festival season compared to pre-pandemic times, as there are no curbs on movement now. Adani Wilmar expects sales volume to be higher by 15-20 per cent as rural India has largely witnessed good monsoon rains, and employment has picked up in urban areas.

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

Railways, civic body say no permission was taken for Amritsar event

Railways, civic body say no permission was taken for Amritsar event

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The railways was not intimated about a Dussehra event along the tracks that led to the deaths of at least 61 people in Amritsar.

Railway gateman, event organisers blamed for Amritsar train mishap

Railway gateman, event organisers blamed for Amritsar train mishap

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The probe report, however, gave a 'clean chit' to Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who was the chief guest at the Dussehra event, saying 'she had no role in organising the event'.

Wah! What Lovely Designs!

Wah! What Lovely Designs!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Rajesh Pratap Singh pays tribute to his karigars.

BJP-LJP will form new government in Bihar: Chirag

BJP-LJP will form new government in Bihar: Chirag

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

"Every person who wants development in Bihar, wants unemployment and corruption to end in the state and wants migration to stop is voting for the candidates of BJP and LJP. "This time the people have voted for change and development. The feedback I am getting from my party candidates and workers clearly indicates that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar won't be able to retain his position after November 10. "BJP-LJP will form a new government in Bihar," Paswan said.

Trends that will dictate the markets this week

Trends that will dictate the markets this week

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

Quarterly earnings and global cues will be the major sentiment driver for the equity market this week, according to analysts. Of late, Benchmark indices have been on a record-breaking run. "Quarterly results will dictate market sentiment and will be the talk of this week as they pick up the pace. "D-Street will be all ears to any management insights to forecast the future earnings trajectory.

India's daily COVID-19 count falls to 45,148

India's daily COVID-19 count falls to 45,148

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The number of total active COVID-19 cases stood at 6,53,717.

Brahmastra Review

Brahmastra Review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Brahmastra is a work of star-struck ambition and high-octane energy whose razzle-dazzle hits many happy notes, observes Sukanya Verma.

WATCH: Art director Nitin Desai designs Uddhav's stage

WATCH: Art director Nitin Desai designs Uddhav's stage

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com spoke to art director Nitin Desai about designing the swearing-in stage.

Tabu gets BUSY!

Tabu gets BUSY!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

After Maqbool and Haider, Tabu reunites with director Vishal Bhardwaj in a spy thriller called Khufiya. But that's not all.

The man who shot kabaddi video is 'Ravana': Pragya Thakur

The man who shot kabaddi video is 'Ravana': Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

"I am telling the person, whose sanskaras have got spoiled, to mend them. If you don't, your old age and next birth will also get spoiled because whenever anyone has clashed with the patriots, revolutionaries and above all saints, neither Ravana or Kansa survived, nor will the 'adharmi' or 'vidharmi' of the present be saved," Thakur said.

In fresh war of words, Kangana calls Uddhav 'worst product of nepotism'

In fresh war of words, Kangana calls Uddhav 'worst product of nepotism'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The actor, who has been vocal about her criticism of the state government's handling of the investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death and labelled Bollywood a drug haven, lashed out against Thackeray a day after his Dussehra address.

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Hindus worldwide celebrate Navratri, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Diwali around October. Hence, this month was considered by several US-based Hindu organisations to celebrate as the Hindu Heritage Month

Raise demand for 50% women in judiciary: CJI to lawyers

Raise demand for 50% women in judiciary: CJI to lawyers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

"I don't want you to cry but with anger, you have to shout and demand that we need 50 per cent reservation," the CJI said.

Jewellers may miss Diwali sparkle this year

Jewellers may miss Diwali sparkle this year

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

As gold prices turn prohibitive, traders fear a drop of as much as 50% in sales over the previous season.

Less than 20% plan to travel during festive season

Less than 20% plan to travel during festive season

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The much-awaited festive season is unlikely to bring any cheers to the travel industry, including the airline sector, as less than 20 per cent of people polled plan to travel during October-November amid the pandemic, a survey said.

Tight security for Uddhav's swearing in as CM

Tight security for Uddhav's swearing in as CM

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Police personnel in civil clothes will be deployed. Additionally, drones and CCTV cameras will be used to monitor crowd.

Like Varun's Judwaa 2 poster? VOTE!

Like Varun's Judwaa 2 poster? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Looking forward to the Judwaa sequel?

Rajnath reaches Paris, to take Rafale sortie today

Rajnath reaches Paris, to take Rafale sortie today

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though Singh will receive the first of the 36 Rafale jets on Tuesday, the first batch of four aircraft will come to India only by May next year.

Raut slams BJP for playing 'outsider' card with eye on UP, Mumbai polls

Raut slams BJP for playing 'outsider' card with eye on UP, Mumbai polls

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday hit out at the BJP for opposing Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray's directive to state police to keep a record of migrants coming here from other states, claiming the BJP was raking up the 'outsider' card with an eye on the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and Mumbai civic elections due next year.

Mark your HOLIDAYS with these BIG MOVIE RELEASES

Mark your HOLIDAYS with these BIG MOVIE RELEASES

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Bollywood's superstars have already booked at least one holiday weekend.