News for 'Dussehra'

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.'

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.

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.

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.

PIX: Rani plays sindoor khela

PIX: Rani plays sindoor khela

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Celebrating Durga Puja with Rani Mukerji!

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

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.

There may not be a second Covid peak in India: Experts

There may not be a second Covid peak in India: Experts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The comments come as the country's COVID-19 caseload surpassed the one crore mark, though the number of daily cases and daily fatalities have been continuously coming down.

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Star earned ad revenues of around Rs 30 billion during last year's IPL. Whether it hits last year's figure will depend on how the economy picks up during the festival season.

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.

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera brings you these visuals from the Bengali Hindu tradition as part of Durga pooja celebrations in Mumbai.

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.

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.

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Navratri: While car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit increase for most automobile companies.

Unlike Hathras, action in Hoshiarpur was swift: Amarinder

Unlike Hathras, action in Hoshiarpur was swift: Amarinder

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The chief minister pointed out that prompt action had been taken by the Punjab Police and the accused had been caught without delay, unlike in the Hathras incident. "That was why Rahul Gandhi had to rush to Hathras, to secure justice for the victim's family, and did not need to visit Hoshiarpur," he said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cop in uniform kneels down before Yogi, photos go viral

Cop in uniform kneels down before Yogi, photos go viral

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The photographs of the police officer, Pravin Singh, kneeling down at Adtiyanath's feet with folded hands, went viral on the social media, forcing him to clarify his stand.

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.

Amid farmer protests in MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan to fast for peace

Amid farmer protests in MP, Shivraj Singh Chouhan to fast for peace

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Mandsaur, the epicentre of the agitation, has remained relatively peaceful even as farmer protests have spilled over to new areas of MP.

Covid effect: India's gold demand drops 30% in Q3

Covid effect: India's gold demand drops 30% in Q3

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Gold demand in India dropped by 30 per cent during the July-September quarter to 86.6 tonnes, compared to the same period last year due to Covid-19 related disruptions and ruling high prices, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report.

Festive-season discounts bring respite to auto dealers

Festive-season discounts bring respite to auto dealers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Retail sales of passenger vehicles - the largest component of the pie - jumped 11 per cent year-on-year in October to 248,036 units, largely because of discounts offered during Navratri and Diwali.

Controversy over conference on Good Friday unfortunate: CJ Dattu

Controversy over conference on Good Friday unfortunate: CJ Dattu

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Chief Justice of India H L Dattu on Sunday termed as "unfortunate" the controversy surrounding his colleague Kurian Joseph's objection to the holding of judges' conference on Good Friday and said while all Supreme Court judges are invited, the presence of only top three is mandatory.

Biryani! Paneer Makhani! Malpua!

Biryani! Paneer Makhani! Malpua!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Check out these flavourful recipes.

50,000 people killed in train accidents in 2 years: Railways

50,000 people killed in train accidents in 2 years: Railways

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Most of the deaths were reported from the Northern Railway zone at 7,908, followed by 6,149 deaths from the Southern Railway zone and 5,670 deaths from the Eastern Railway zone.

Bollywood stars celebrate Dusshera

Bollywood stars celebrate Dusshera

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

India CAPTURED: Hanuman lends a hand to Raavan

India CAPTURED: Hanuman lends a hand to Raavan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Daily glimpses of India captured on camera.

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

'Cinema is not only about selling tickets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'You need to be very passionate towards life, not because you are a film-maker, but because you are a human being.' 'If you can do that, then I think it reflects in the films that you make.'

Javdekar defends Doordarshan telecast of RSS chief's address on Oct 3

Javdekar defends Doordarshan telecast of RSS chief's address on Oct 3

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Defending the live telecast by Doordarshan of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's address on Dussehra, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javdekar on Sunday said the government wants to instill professionalism.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh's Romeo Act

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh's Romeo Act

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

We bring pictures from the sets of Neil's film, Shortcut Romeo, co-starring Puja Gupta.

Chouhan launches 'peace fast', farmers vow to continue stir

Chouhan launches 'peace fast', farmers vow to continue stir

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

The MP CM failed to reach a compromise, even after launching a fast.

Sensex succumbs to profit-booking, tanks 383 points

Sensex succumbs to profit-booking, tanks 383 points

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The broader NSE Nifty too dived by 131.70 points, or 1.24 per cent, to close at 10,453.05.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

Sena rally: Case filed for sound norm violation

Sena rally: Case filed for sound norm violation

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

A case was registered against the organiser of Shiv Sena's annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai for allegedly violating sound pollution norms fixed by the Bombay high court while granting permission for the event, police said on Saturday. The rally was held on October 24 at Shivaji Park in Dadar.

We love Parineeti's sense of humour!

We love Parineeti's sense of humour!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

All the fun from the sets of Namaste England.

Why Bhim Army does not want Ravan to burn

Why Bhim Army does not want Ravan to burn

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Nowhere is it written in the Constitution that Ravan's effigy must be burnt.'