The sect chief said this was only a media speculation, and that he is, was, and will continue to head the sect, which has a large number of followers in Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Why is the RBI harsh on Paytm Payments Bank? Why did it give Rana Kapoor of Yes Bank Ltd such a long rope?Often, it's a long investigation process, but the RBI doesn't discuss this openly since that can threaten financial sector stability, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Seen as one-of-its-kind event, the festival offers a platform for spiritual and religious leaders, politicians, business leaders, peacemakers and artists to spread the message of global peace and harmony in diversity.
The COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 and the subsequent restrictions due to the virus spread had cast a grim shadow on the festive mood of all the festivals across the country for the past two years.
Celebs cheered for their favourite designers at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week.
Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.
Spoil yourself silly in your favourite colour this Women's Day.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.
Here are some festive recipes to delight your loved ones this Makar Sankranti.
Winning fashion choices from Anshula Kapoor's wardrobe.
A popular South Indian sweet dish, it's made from rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut.
Sweet or savoury, send us a recipe that's sure to lift people's spirits this Diwali.
'I went to a school in Baroda, where if the boys harassed us, the teachers pulled the girls aside and said, "Oh, your skirts are too short".' 'They made us feel ashamed of having any sexual feelings or having bodies that were growing up to be a young women.'
The Eid photo album, from New Delhi to New York.
'Find a name that changes the words honor killing and hopefully it includes the word murder.' 'If you use the words, you are trying to justify the murders.'
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When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.
Is there a style that Mouni Roy can't pull off?
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Useful tips from fitness expert Meenakshi Mohanty to ensure that you keep your health a priority during this time of decadent meals and excessive drinks.
An interesting version of the classic puran poli.
The ultimate guide to the best festive spread ever!
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying people's health is important.
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The ruling Congress on Thursday swept the Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) polls with a two-third majority by winning 24 wards out of the total 34, wresting the prestigious civic body from the BJP.
With the Parsi community celebrating their Pateti and New Year over this weekend, Coomi Selod provides two popular traditional recipes for a special breakfast.
2023 was a good year for international cinema with many strong films premiering at the Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Toronto film festivals.
Twice-fried plantains make a great base for any kind of topping, especially something with avocado in it.
Renjini Thampi has upcycled 21,000 waste glass bottles into beautiful home dcor items.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
From Lathmar to Hola Mohalla, here's how Holi is celebrated in diverse parts of India.
Assamese actress Aimee Baruah pulled off the look with great ease.
Malaika and Arjun Kapoor, Anil's eldest nephew, have been a couple for over a decade and Diwali 2021, it seems, was the first time that Anil invited her to celebrate the festival at his Juhu home.
Mumbai is immersed in a festive fervour as its most favourite deity -- Lord Ganesha -- is back. The celebrations are as big as ever, undeterred by the slipping rupee or the economic slowdown in hope that the 'sukhakarta-dukhaharta' will take care of it all. Rediff.com takes a look at some of the grandest Ganpati statues in Mumbai.
Married women pray to Goddess Gauri for marital bliss and the long life of their husbands. Unmarried girls worship her in order to get virtuous husbands.
Noting the pendency of issues related to firecrackers before the Supreme Court, the Delhi high court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition challenging Delhi Pollution Control Committee's complete ban on sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers.
