News for 'Dussehra'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

12 dead in stampede at Vaishno Devi during New Year rush

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh told PTI that preliminary information from the scene suggests there was a minor altercation among some young boys, and within seconds, there was a stampede situation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Festive season spruces volume of auto sales

Festive season spruces volume of auto sales

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Firms are enthused at passenger vehicle numbers but high interest rates a problem.

Companies gear up for brisk festive sales

Companies gear up for brisk festive sales

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Unlike last year, when sentiment was low, government's reform push and stable rupee this year is bringing consumers back to stores.

India has become 'a nation of cheaters': Bal Thackeray

India has become 'a nation of cheaters': Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Ailing Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Wednesday did not attend his party's annual Dussehra rally but sought support for his son and grandson as he launched a broadside against Congress and the Gandhi family through a recorded message.

Mumbai realtors offer goodies to woo buyers

Mumbai realtors offer goodies to woo buyers

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

New development rules trigger rush of festive-season launches, firms also offer goodies to woo buyers.

Telangana not possible without consensus: Azad

Telangana not possible without consensus: Azad

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Debunking the claim of Telangana Rashtra Samiti president K Chandrasekhar Rao that decision on the creation of Telangana state would be announced by the Centre by Dussehra, Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said a decision will be taken only after arriving at a 'consensus'.

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.

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.

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.

Photos: Raj, Sainiks break down as Thackeray laid to rest

Photos: Raj, Sainiks break down as Thackeray laid to rest

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore and Satish Bodas capture the most moving moments at Shivaji Park.

Thackeray's body to be taken to Shivaji Park at 7am

Thackeray's body to be taken to Shivaji Park at 7am

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Sena spokesperson and MP Sanjay Raut said in Mumbai that the party workers would be able to pay last respects to the Sena supremo from 7 am on Sunday at Shivaji Park.

A Kejriwal is necessary for the system

A Kejriwal is necessary for the system

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

For the idea called Arvind Kejriwal to succeed, it is important that he has a Rahul Dravid approach to the game. A Yusuf Pathan like pinch-hitter innings won't do, says TS Sudhir

SBI to recruit 10,500 this fiscal

SBI to recruit 10,500 this fiscal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

According to the annual report of SBI, overall staff strength declined by 7,452 employees during the last fiscal.

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.

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.

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.'

Indian athletes won't get to run with 2014 CWG Baton in Delhi

Indian athletes won't get to run with 2014 CWG Baton in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Indian sportspersons will be deprived of a chance to hold the Queen's Baton of the 2014 Commonwealth Games and run in the relay on October 12-13 in a solemn ceremony as Indian Olympic Association on Thursday decided to make the ceremony a low-key affair due to lack of security arrangements.

17 killed in Orissa truck mishap

17 killed in Orissa truck mishap

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

At least 17 people were killed and 15 others injured when a truck carrying Dussehra revellers overturned near Dasamantapur in Orissa's Koraput district on Friday. Superintendent of Police Anoop Sahu said the accident occurred when nearly 40 people were returning home on Friday morning in the tipper after watching a jatra (folk theatre) in a nearby village. The victims, including women and children, were crushed beneath the vehicle after it overturned.

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 recipes: We want to PUBLISH yours!

Festive recipes: We want to PUBLISH yours!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The season of festivities and celebrations is almost upon us, so help us celebrate it better with some mouth-watering traditional recipes!

Biryani! Paneer Makhani! Malpua!

Biryani! Paneer Makhani! Malpua!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Check out these flavourful recipes.

Do not pick a fight with me: Bal Thackeray warns Hazare

Do not pick a fight with me: Bal Thackeray warns Hazare

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray was locked in a war of words on Friday with social activist Anna Hazare who was warned not to indulge in 'enmity' and pick up a fight after the Gandhian mocked Shiv Sena chief's old age.

Amritsar accident: Protesters removed from track, trains resume after 40 hrs

Amritsar accident: Protesters removed from track, trains resume after 40 hrs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

The Punjab police has deployed its personnel, including commandoes, to manage the crowd. The Rapid Action Force is also present in the Joda Patak area, officials said.

BSE, NSE closed on Oct 22

BSE, NSE closed on Oct 22

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

All major markets including Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, foreign exchange, call money and wholesale commodity markets will remain closed on Friday on account of 'Dussehra'.

The true winners are the people of Bihar

The true winners are the people of Bihar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Biharis seem to have broken the caste divide to vote for good governance in a deeply caste-ridden society and that is Nitish Kumar's biggest triumph.

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Ayodhya hearing in SC to enter final leg on Monday

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, which started the day-to-day proceedings on August 6 after mediation proceedings failed to find an amicable solution to the vexatious dispute, has revised the deadline for wrapping up the proceedings and has fixed it on October 17.