News for 'Dussehra'

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

No private Dasara durbar this year in Mysore

No private Dasara durbar this year in Mysore

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The royal family has already made it clear it would not hold the traditional private durbar in the Palace

Not a deliberate act, says teary Amritsar event organiser in video

Not a deliberate act, says teary Amritsar event organiser in video

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

At the end of the video, Saurabh Madan urged people with folded hands with tears in his eyes, seeking their help for his family to overcome the situation. He said his entire family was shocked.

Blame game begins over Punjab train tragedy

Blame game begins over Punjab train tragedy

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

A tragic train accident in Amritsar on Friday took a political turn with the Opposition accusing the state's Congress government for lapses in allowing celebrations near railway tracks.

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Final prayers held for farmers killed in Lakhimpur, Priyanka attends

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Farmers from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states on Tuesday offered 'antim ardas' -- the final prayers in the Sikh tradition -- for the protesters killed in the recent violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, with their leaders vowing to intensify the agitation against the Centre's new agri laws.

No garba in Gujarat this Navratri due to Covid-19

No garba in Gujarat this Navratri due to Covid-19

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The government, however, will allow collective prayers to Goddess Durga where number of people should not be more than 200.

BJP, not Sena, took bullets, lathis during Ram temple stir: Fadnavis

BJP, not Sena, took bullets, lathis during Ram temple stir: Fadnavis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Hitting back at the Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit's Hindutva is merely on paper and finds mention just in speeches, while it was his party men who faced bullets and lathis during the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

Amritsar tragedy: Case against Sidhu's wife; NHRC notices to Railways, Punjab

Amritsar tragedy: Case against Sidhu's wife; NHRC notices to Railways, Punjab

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Detailed reports have been sought from the state's chief secretary and from the chairman of the Railway Board in four weeks, an NHRC spokesperson said.

Parrikar meets BJP leaders, allies; to shed 'many' portfolios

Parrikar meets BJP leaders, allies; to shed 'many' portfolios

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

BJP leaders and allies, who met Parrikar separately, ruled out any change in leadership in the state.

Sena to install sound barriers at Shivaji Park

Sena to install sound barriers at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Following the Bombay High Court's judgement over maintaining the noise level of 50 decibel during Dussehra rally on Sunday, the Shiv Sena has decided to install noise barriers at Mumbai's Shivaji Park ground, which falls under the silence zone.

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

They don't have the heart to watch Ravana burn!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Meet the Ravana makers of Titarpur, courtesy Geetanjali Krishna.

The BIGGEST October Releases

The BIGGEST October Releases

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the big October hits in the past decade.

PHOTOS: Shivaji Park gears up for Uddhav's swearing-in

PHOTOS: Shivaji Park gears up for Uddhav's swearing-in

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

As Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray is set to take oath as chief minister of Maharashtra on Thursday, preparations are in full swing at Shivaji Park in Dadar in central Mumbai.

The Ajay Devgn film festival, coming up!

The Ajay Devgn film festival, coming up!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at Ajay Devgn's strong line-up, coming soon.

Amarinder orders magisterial probe into Amritsar mishap

Amarinder orders magisterial probe into Amritsar mishap

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

He said four weeks have been given to submit the report to find out who was at fault.

Chip woes dent festive mood for auto firms

Chip woes dent festive mood for auto firms

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The first leg of the 35-day festive period, which ended with Dussehra, failed to bring any cheer for auto companies. While makers of passenger vehicles struggled to meet demand due to the persistent shortage of semiconductors, a recovery in demand remained elusive for two-wheeler manufacturers despite offers and schemes. The overall season, which ends two days after Diwali, is unlikely to bring any turnaround in either the supply or the demand scenario, said dealers and officials at auto companies.

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

A total of 72,01,070 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 90.62 per cent while the case fatality rate stands at 1.50 per cent.

Rajnath Singh to induct Rafales on September 10

Rajnath Singh to induct Rafales on September 10

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Five Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India from France on July 29 and have started extensive training within 24 hours of touching down in the country. The French-origin fighter aircraft are part of the 17 Golden Arrows squadron of the Indian Air Force.

Bihar stampede: Hospital superintendent, 7 doctors transferred

Bihar stampede: Hospital superintendent, 7 doctors transferred

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Bihar government on Tuesday suspended the hospital superintendent of the PatnaMedicalCollege and Hospital and took actions against seven other doctors for allegedly remaining unavailable when stampede victims were brought there on October 3.

Pak FM terms Modi as 'terrorist', BJP calls him 'political pygmy'

Pak FM terms Modi as 'terrorist', BJP calls him 'political pygmy'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

"Pakistan Foreign Minister is a political pygmy in a powerless government kowtowing to the terror organisations. These pusillanimous comments reflect Pakistan's frustration with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's successful diplomacy in exposing the terror face of Pakistan to the world," said BJP spokesperson G V L Narasimha Rao.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 48 hours.

Tips to save: 'Use public transport or car pool'

Tips to save: 'Use public transport or car pool'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

We asked you, dear readers to share your best tips on saving money.

PIX: Rani plays sindoor khela

PIX: Rani plays sindoor khela

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Celebrating Durga Puja with Rani Mukerji!

GST Revenues: Centre won't give states more

GST Revenues: Centre won't give states more

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'We have already given Rs 1.59 trillion to states.' 'So, there is no question of giving them more.'

How airports are going all out to please passengers

How airports are going all out to please passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

These would include passenger engagement initiatives, consumer offers, and curated menus at food and beverage outlets.

Manohar Joshi, Ramdas Athawale meet Uddhav Thackeray

Manohar Joshi, Ramdas Athawale meet Uddhav Thackeray

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Beleaguered Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi, who was booed off the dais by his party's supporters at a Dussehra rally in October, on Sunday called on party chief Uddhav Thackeray at his residence.

PIX: Telugu comedian Brahmanandam's son Goutham weds

PIX: Telugu comedian Brahmanandam's son Goutham weds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Goutham married girlfriend Jyothsna in a traditional ceremony on October 24.

Ayan Mukerji's RECORD of the WRONG KIND

Ayan Mukerji's RECORD of the WRONG KIND

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at filmmakers who have been away from the marquee for a long time, and are returning with a brand new film.

In PICS: PM, Sonia slay their demons at Ramlila Maidan

In PICS: PM, Sonia slay their demons at Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi with other dignitaries at the Dussehra celebrations, at Ramleela Maidan on the occasion of Dussera, in New Delhi.

'You're dragging your feet': SC raps UP govt on Lakhimpur probe

'You're dragging your feet': SC raps UP govt on Lakhimpur probe

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The apex court, which was hearing a matter pertaining to the October 3 violence in Lakhimpur Kheri in which eight persons including four farmers were killed during a farmers' protest, was told by the state government that statements of four out of the 44 witnesses have been recorded by the judicial magistrate.

PIX: Telugu actor Uday Kiran ties the knot

PIX: Telugu actor Uday Kiran ties the knot

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The actor got married to his girlfriend Visitha in a low key affair.

Nayantara gets ready with Anaamika

Nayantara gets ready with Anaamika

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The actress will play a strong female character in Sekhar Kammula's new film.

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.'

26 Sena corporators resign over seat-share with BJP

26 Sena corporators resign over seat-share with BJP

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Supporting the rebel Shiv Sena candidate, Dhananjay Bodare, those who tendered their resignation were miffed over the Kalyan East seat falling into the BJP's quota.

PIX: Yana Gupta, Tena Desae, Neil shoot Holi item song

PIX: Yana Gupta, Tena Desae, Neil shoot Holi item song

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

We go on the sets of Dussehra with Neil Nitin Mukesh, Tena Desae and Yana Gupta.

Ram temple, not slogans, will help you win UP: Sena to BJP

Ram temple, not slogans, will help you win UP: Sena to BJP

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The ruling alliance partner sought to know what prevents the BJP from making use of its absolute majority in the Lok Sabha to start construction of the temple in Ayodhya.

Pankaja Munde in row after 'threat' audio clip surfaces

Pankaja Munde in row after 'threat' audio clip surfaces

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

In the purported conversation she allegedly said she can buy anyone she wishes from the money provided for '25-15' -- a scheme meant for funding small works in rural areas.

Rajnath to receive Rafale in France on October 8

Rajnath to receive Rafale in France on October 8

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

As per earlier plans, Balakot operations in-charge and current Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa was to travel to receive the plane on September 19-20 from France.

Long road ahead for consumer durable firms

Long road ahead for consumer durable firms

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Analysts expect firms to shift focus to online platforms to boost sales in these Covid-19-impacted times.

EC gears up for assembly elections in four states

EC gears up for assembly elections in four states

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The Election Commission on Tuesday deliberated on holding the assembly polls in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir before or after Dussera.