News for 'Dussehra'

Coming soon: Yash Raj Studios

Coming soon: Yash Raj Studios

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

FMCG firms eye festival boom

FMCG firms eye festival boom

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The FMCG market is gearing up for a boom time again with the onset of three-month festive period spanning Dussehra and Diwali, which had brought in an additional revenue of Rs 844 crore (Rs 8.44 billion) last year.

Will Santa bring good news for India's real estate developers?

Will Santa bring good news for India's real estate developers?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Christmas is a perfect time for most NRIs to travel back to India and include property buying in their schedule. Ahmedabad, Kochi, Ludhiana and Chandigarh are some cities that witness generous investments from NRI investors.

Wails and sobs echo from Gandhi Maidan after Patna stampede

Wails and sobs echo from Gandhi Maidan after Patna stampede

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Gloom and pall descended on Patna's Gandhi Maidan after 33 people died in a stampede shortly after the end of the Dussehra celebrations.

Thousands clicked photos, don't know who was Chawla: Sidhu

Thousands clicked photos, don't know who was Chawla: Sidhu

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Chawla, who is the general secretary of Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee and is known to speak for 'Khalistan', had shared the purported picture on his Facebook page.

Political parties unhappy with Bihar poll dates

Political parties unhappy with Bihar poll dates

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

The Election Commission has announced dates from October 18 for polls in the state.

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Thackeray Sarkar: Uddhav sworn in mega event

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Thackeray, 59, became the third Sena leader after Manohar Joshi and Narayan Rane to occupy the top post.

Uddhav to take oath tomorrow, first Sena CM in 20 yrs

Uddhav to take oath tomorrow, first Sena CM in 20 yrs

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The last Sena man to occupy the CM's chair was Narayan Rane in 1999, after Manohar Joshi, who in 1995 became the first Sena CM.

Why India is staring at 10-15% decline in textile production

Why India is staring at 10-15% decline in textile production

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The country's textile industry is concentrated in a few pockets of Gujarat and Maharashtra in the west and Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in the south.

Time for Congress to reclaim its role as Opposition

Time for Congress to reclaim its role as Opposition

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

To make its voice more credible and impactful, the Congress must articulate its alternative agenda for reforms, economic growth and a more inclusive political discourse.

Thackeray signals end of active role in Shiv Sena

Thackeray signals end of active role in Shiv Sena

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Political observers say nothing much should be read into the Sena chief's remarks about his new advisory role.

Rajnath calls on Macron; discusses India-France defence ties

Rajnath calls on Macron; discusses India-France defence ties

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

"The meeting demonstrated the depth of India-France bilateral partnership, especially in the defence sector, that has significantly strengthened in recent times. Both leaders resolved to take the relationship to the next higher level," said a statement issued by the ministry after the 35-minute meeting.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in

How jewellery business has changed post GST

How jewellery business has changed post GST

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Now, in many cases, they give no old jewellery but the bills they get show gold as provided by them, the jeweller's making charge and the GST on that.

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Taj Mahal gets a makeover before Trumps visit Agra

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

From Dwight D Eisenhower to Bill Clinton, many American presidents have made sure they're photographed against the backdrop of the Taj. And, now the monument is ready to impress Trump for that family frame. Well, almost ready, reports Shreya Jai.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

Don't write me off: Bal Thackeray

Don't write me off: Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

The Shiv Sena chief blamed the Maharashtrian population for the party's defeat in the assembly polls in Maharashtra.

Rituparno Ghosh's last film set to release

Rituparno Ghosh's last film set to release

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Satyanweshi will release on August 30.

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Costlier green crackers may just dampen Delhi's Diwali spirits

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Delhi, which has gained infamy as one of the world's most polluted cities, has for some years now witnessed a sustained campaign from various quarters seeking a ban on firecrackers. While the Centre launched the newly approved, eco-friendly firecrackers earlier this month as a "safer and cheaper" alternative, the mood in the market is tepid, says Ritwik Sharma.

Amritsar tragedy: Driver is lying, nobody pelted stones at train, say eyewitnesses

Amritsar tragedy: Driver is lying, nobody pelted stones at train, say eyewitnesses

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'The speed of the train was such that even if people wanted to pelt stones, by the time they collected them, the train would have disappeared from sight'

Gateman should've alerted the train driver: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Gateman should've alerted the train driver: Navjot Kaur Sidhu

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

She was accused of leaving the site of accident without bothering about the victims.

'Piyush Goyal must resign on moral grounds'

'Piyush Goyal must resign on moral grounds'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'Piyush Goyal is the chief and it is always the chief who is considered to be responsible.'

Terrorism will get defeated: Vajpayee

Terrorism will get defeated: Vajpayee

Rediff.com5 Oct 2003

Addressing a Ram Lila function in Delhi, he emphasised that 'noble person' Lord Rama had demonstrated how to remain firm even when faced with difficulties and attain victory in the end.

Image: Telangana gets its own state logo

Image: Telangana gets its own state logo

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The two most iconic monuments in Telangana, the Charminar and the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam (built by the rulers of Andhra Pradesh the 12th and 13th centuries in Warangal) have been included in the logo, along with the Ashok Chakra.

In new poster war, Sena shows Modi bowing before Bal Thackeray

In new poster war, Sena shows Modi bowing before Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The poster also reads, 'People who are pretending and conning others shouldn't forget the day they bowed their heads in front of Balasaheb.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Questions asked only to us: Muslim parties to SC in Ayodhya case

Questions asked only to us: Muslim parties to SC in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The submission was vehemently opposed by senior advocate C S Vaidyanathan, representing deity 'Ram Lalla', who said: "This is totally unwarranted".

Cong dubs Rajnath's shastra puja as 'tamasha'; BJP hits back

Cong dubs Rajnath's shastra puja as 'tamasha'; BJP hits back

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

When we bought weapons-like the Bofors gun previously purchased, no one went and brought them while showing off, Kharge said.

Don't cut anymore trees: SC on Mumbai's Aarey

Don't cut anymore trees: SC on Mumbai's Aarey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The apex court has directed that status quo be maintained till its next hearing on October 21.

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Chilli powder thrown at Kejriwal in Delhi secretariat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The attack took place outside the chief minister's chamber on the third floor when he was leaving for lunch.

Fulfil Congress govt's 1994 'promise' on Ram temple: RSS to Centre

Fulfil Congress govt's 1994 'promise' on Ram temple: RSS to Centre

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'During the Congress rule, the solicitor general had submitted an affidavit in the Supreme Court, stating that the government would side with the sentiments of the Hindu community if an evidence was found of a razed temple, where the mosque was built'

Er, why are we paying such high prices for milk?

Er, why are we paying such high prices for milk?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Dairies cut milk procurement price by 11% in 2 months on bumper supply, but they are in no mood to pass on this price benefit to the consumers

Surgical strike: Sena poster shows Modi as Ram, Sharif as Ravana

Surgical strike: Sena poster shows Modi as Ram, Sharif as Ravana

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The opposition fear that it could burnish the BJP's image ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

Wanna visit Lord's with a cricketing great? Or Paris with an Indian chef?

Wanna visit Lord's with a cricketing great? Or Paris with an Indian chef?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Travel portal Yatra is planning to come up with a luxury travel vertical, where celebrities such as sports persons, actors, famous chefs or social media influencers will act as guides to travellers. If you like to travel in 7-star style and yearn for that extra bit of star value, this could be just up your street.

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

Return of the Bharatiya 'Baniya' Party

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The BJP has shown signs lately of returning to its trader mindset.' 'Several strong emotions get meshed in this: Nationalism, protectionism, mercantilism, and arrogance,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Diwali lights up used car sales in October

Diwali lights up used car sales in October

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Growth over September 2017 in the used vehicles space has been a staggering 40 per cent.

Parliament adjourned after condoling death of Murli Deora

Parliament adjourned after condoling death of Murli Deora

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Parliament was adjourned on Monday morning after condoling the death of 3 sitting members, including former Union minister Murli Deora.

Priyanka Chopra's banner announces 6 films in Cannes

Priyanka Chopra's banner announces 6 films in Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Priyanka Chopra is busy promoting Baywatch.
Her mommy has been busy as well, announcing 6 films at Cannes.

Rupee ends 29 paise up at 64.83 against USD

Rupee ends 29 paise up at 64.83 against USD

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The Indian unit opened sharply higher at 64.80 as against Wednesday's closing level of 65.12.