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6 ways to make Lord Ganesha happy

6 ways to make Lord Ganesha happy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

This Ganesh Chaturthi, pledge to do these things do if you really want to please Lord Ganesha

The Indian Monsoon Tamasha

The Indian Monsoon Tamasha

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

The monsoons are no picnic. Try to laugh in the rain.

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

North Kerala: The unexplored 'God's Own Country'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Not many have seen the Kerala in which coconut trees are sparse but waterfalls, lush valleys, and deep forests are abundant.

Ganpati@Home: From Behrampur to Borivali

Ganpati@Home: From Behrampur to Borivali

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

We showcase some of our readers' photos of Lord Ganesha.

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rediff readers sent us photos of the beloved Ganesha.

Ganpati@home: From Kansas to Kopar Khairane

Ganpati@home: From Kansas to Kopar Khairane

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Some of the exiting entries for Lord Ganesha's visit straight from our readers' homes.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Little Khushi Makes Her Own Ganesha

Why Little Khushi Makes Her Own Ganesha

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Kangana Gets Gorgeous... and Poetic!

Kangana Gets Gorgeous... and Poetic!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Jahnavi misses mum Sridevi... Mildind plans to run from Mumbai to Statute of Unity...

Ganpati Bappa Morya: Readers share PHOTOS of their Lord

Ganpati Bappa Morya: Readers share PHOTOS of their Lord

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The first of the series of readers' photos.

Modi's selfie time, now with Apple's Cook

Modi's selfie time, now with Apple's Cook

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Cook meets the 65-year old prime minister in New Delhi on Saturday, and will be hoping Modi's enthusiasm for phones can help Apple as it tries to bolster sales in India.

Ganpati recipe: Puran Poli

Ganpati recipe: Puran Poli

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

On Ganesh Chaturthi, welcome the elephant god with this traditional, easy-to-make recipe.

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

10-day Ganesh festival begins without Covid curbs after 2 years

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The idols of Lord Ganesh, the god of prosperity and wisdom and a slayer of obstacles ('vighna-harta'), will be installed in homes across the state with pomp and gaiety.

Mumbai's most beloved God is back in town

Mumbai's most beloved God is back in town

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Snapshots of the many forms of the elephant-headed deity.

Hyderabad, Pune are India's best cities to live in

Hyderabad, Pune are India's best cities to live in

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Vienna tops the charts among cities across the world.

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

What's in a name, Ganesha has 108!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The god of wisdom and success, Ganesha has 108 names.Each name represents one aspect of the god.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! India's favourite deity is back

Ganpati Bappa Morya! India's favourite deity is back

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

As India all set to welcome Ganapati Bappa, we bring you snapshots of the many forms of the elephant-headed deity.

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

India ready to back any effort for better environment, global wellness: Modi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Giving the slogan of "one earth, many efforts", he said India is ready to lend its support to actions to make environment better and improve global wellness.

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Will submit to the majesty of law: Sidhu on SC order

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Sidhu was in Patiala to take part in a protest against inflation when the Supreme Court verdict came in.

Ganpati recipe: How to make Khoya Modak

Ganpati recipe: How to make Khoya Modak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

This Ganeshotsav welcome the elephant God with this easy-to-make recipe.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

'I was selected for Maine Pyar Kiya'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'

In pics: How Mumbai's poor celebrate Ganpati

In pics: How Mumbai's poor celebrate Ganpati

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Satish Bodas visits the homes where Ganesha brings some cheer.

The Ganesha quiz you must take

The Ganesha quiz you must take

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

For each right answer, Ganesha will bless you.

Share your best Ganesha pix

Share your best Ganesha pix

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Send us photographs of your celebrations.

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Things other than the new metro that Chennaiites take pride in

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chennaiites are proud that they are a culture-loving people.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty brings home Lord Ganesha

PIX: Shilpa Shetty brings home Lord Ganesha

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The Baazigar actress will keep the idol of Lord Ganesha at her home for five days.

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

India ranks low at 105th on human capital index, Finland tops

UP bypolls: Don't let Azamgarh become den of terror, Adityanath tells voters

UP bypolls: Don't let Azamgarh become den of terror, Adityanath tells voters

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Adityanath on the occasion praised the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme and highlighted its benefits.

IN PHOTOS: Ganpati's grand journey to immersion

IN PHOTOS: Ganpati's grand journey to immersion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Amidst tight security, Mumbaikars today bid adieu to Lord Ganesh with great pomp, as the elephant-headed God left for his watery abode, bringing the 11-day festivity to an end.

Maha: Ganesh fest begins under Covid cloud; darshan goes online

Maha: Ganesh fest begins under Covid cloud; darshan goes online

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

For the second straight year, the pandemic cast a long shadow on festivities with the Maharashtra government placing a slew of restrictions to avoid gathering and processions.

PIX: Left out in the rain, 4 ton 'ladoo' dumped into lake

PIX: Left out in the rain, 4 ton 'ladoo' dumped into lake

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The organisers of the Khairatabad Ganesh Mandap in Hyderabad were forced to dump their four ton ladoo into the Hussain Sagar Lake after it was spoilt in the heavy downpour on Wednesday.

The Warrior Named Bindaas

The Warrior Named Bindaas

Rediff.com30 May 2022

A salute to Commando Mudasir Ahmed Sheikh, known as Bindaas to Indian Army officers and colleagues in the J&K police, who was killed in action last week in an encounter that eliminated three terrorists in Kashmir.

US: Mystery flower keeps devotees spellbound

US: Mystery flower keeps devotees spellbound

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Believers are lining up to see a mysterious flower in a New York backyard whose owner says took the shape of Hindu God Ganesh to cure him of his ailments that had plagued him for long.

4 money lessons from Lord Ganesh

4 money lessons from Lord Ganesh

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

While you are busy making modaks and cleaning the house to welcome Ganesh, here's what you can learn from the Lord of Wisdom about money, says Rajiv Raj

Why you must head to Kerala this summer

Why you must head to Kerala this summer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Rediff reader Vishal Sharma's stunning photos will inspire you.

Devotees throng to Mumbai's most famous Ganesha

Devotees throng to Mumbai's most famous Ganesha

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Hundreds of devotees on Tuesday converged at the famous 'Lalbaug Ka Raja', to have a glimpse of the huge 23-feet tall idol of Lord Ganapati.

10 unique things to experience in Kerala

10 unique things to experience in Kerala

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Satish Bodas takes us on a trip to Kerala with these stunning pictures.

PHOTOS: Iconic Ganesha idols of Mumbai

PHOTOS: Iconic Ganesha idols of Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

If Kolkata has its Durga Puja, Mumbai has its Ganesha festival. Aditi Bose lists out her favourite Ganesha idols in the city.

BJP president Amit Shah takes darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja

BJP president Amit Shah takes darshan of Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Here are some interesting images of the BJP president visiting the popular Lalbaugcha Raja.