News for 'Goddess Kali'

'He Was A Sarvashresth Brahmin. I'm In Awe Of People Like That'

'He Was A Sarvashresth Brahmin. I'm In Awe Of People Like That'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'What would Ravana do in today's time?'

Meet the Dashavatar

Meet the Dashavatar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Glimpses of the Dashavatar, a popular art form from Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.

What's driving huge turnout of youths, students at Maha Kumbh

What's driving huge turnout of youths, students at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh 2025 at Prayagraj will feature a "Yuva Maha Kumbh", a gathering of youth and students celebrating Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary and his vision for India. The event, organized by the Vivekananda Kendra, will include workshops and discussions on Swami Vivekananda's teachings and their relevance to modern India. The gathering will take place from January 20th, coinciding with the Maha Kumbh, and is expected to draw a large number of young people.

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Maa Review: Kajol Makes It Worthwhile

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

What keeps the momentum going is Kajol's fully committed performance that elevates this generic material to a surprising degree of watchability, feels Mayur Sanap.

Welcome to the future!

Welcome to the future!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Snapshots from Manish Arora's show at Paris Fashion Week

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The southern districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, woke up to light rain and an overcast sky on Monday as cyclone 'Sitrang' moved towards north Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of a downpour during the day and threatening to dampen Diwali festivities.

What action has been taken against SRK, Salman: Court asks cops

What action has been taken against SRK, Salman: Court asks cops

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Delhi Police was on Friday directed by a Delhi court to file an action taken report on a criminal complaint against actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by entering the sets of a temple wearing shoes while shooting for a reality show.

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A bench headed by acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi, which was hearing a petition against the allegedly obnoxious posts on Maa Kali by user 'AtheistRepublic', directed Twitter to explain how it undertakes the blocking of accounts.

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

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

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Inspired by Rahul Gandhi, Mahua left job in US and returned

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

The 14-year political journey of Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra has encountered both upheaval and elevation, as her expulsion from Parliament in a cash-for-query case marked the culmination of her tumultuous parliamentary term.

Trinamool MP calls Sitharaman 'venomous snake'

Trinamool MP calls Sitharaman 'venomous snake'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Addressing a protest rally at Bankura against rising fuel prices and the proposed privatisation of trains on Saturday, Kalyan Banerjee demanded Sitharaman's resignation.

'We built the temple', say Delhi's CR Park fish vendors amid closure threat

'We built the temple', say Delhi's CR Park fish vendors amid closure threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Fish sellers of Chittranjan Park found themselves in a state of disbelief last week when the anti-meat overdrive of the Hindu right hit the local markets with a warning to shut shops because they were close to a temple.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

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

Navratri, Day 2: Rashmi, Rakul Look Gorgeous In Green

Navratri, Day 2: Rashmi, Rakul Look Gorgeous In Green

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

You can also channel your inner diva like Aditi Rao Hydari in a stunning sharara set or take inspiration from Tejasswi Prakash in a twirly skirt and choli.

5 arrested for human sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple 4 yrs ago

5 arrested for human sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple 4 yrs ago

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Giving the chilling details of the incident, Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Bora said the beheaded body of a 64-year-old woman was found covered with a blanket on the staircase of the Joy Durga Mandir in the precincts of the Kamakhya Temple on June 19, 2019 hours after she was killed.

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

As BJP leaders went all out to project the event as a moment of national pride, some leaders were directly critical of the ceremony with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist, slamming the state's role in the Ram Temple consecration, saying the line that demarcates religion and state seems to be 'getting thinner and thinner'.

Ram Navami celebrated across country amid tight security in many states

Ram Navami celebrated across country amid tight security in many states

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Temples across Uttar Pradesh were packed with devotees on Sunday for Ram Navami, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath leading prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple. Heavy crowds were witnessed at temples in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi, where security was heightened. In Gorakhpur, Adityanath performed the traditional kanya pujan ritual, while in Varanasi, a 51-foot statue of Lord Ram has become a major attraction. The festival was celebrated with enthusiastic fervor across the state.

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Don't Miss! The Best Videos of the Week

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The Hottest Videos of the Week!

Day 2: Modi visits Bangabandhu's mausoleum, Hindu temples in Bangladesh

Day 2: Modi visits Bangabandhu's mausoleum, Hindu temples in Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the mausoleum of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and paid floral tributes to him, becoming the first-ever foreign Head of State or Head of Government to pay homage at the grave of 'Bangabandhu' at Tungipara in southwestern Bangladesh.

Tina Turner's Indian Connection

Tina Turner's Indian Connection

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Tina Turner, who had Indians across generations dancing to songs such as What's Love Got To Do With It, was all set to play Shakti in a film to be directed by Ismail Merchant and visited Varanasi and Kerala for an exploratory trip.

REWIND: India in the week gone by

REWIND: India in the week gone by

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the last week.

FIR against Akbaruddin Owaisi for his speech in Bihar

FIR against Akbaruddin Owaisi for his speech in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The FIR has been lodged on the basis of magistrate's report.

The humbling story of a resolute Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman

The humbling story of a resolute Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Born with six toes on each foot, Swapna is stubborn from childhood, said the secretary of the Jalpaiguri District Athletics Association Ujjal Das Chowdhury, who has followed Swapna's career from close quarters.

Priyanka turns producer for mobi-series

Priyanka turns producer for mobi-series

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood!

Of Modi And His Priorities

Of Modi And His Priorities

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

It isn't that a person occupying high office has no right to do what he/she likes. For sure, they do; after all, they are human. But there are also things like priority, timing and sense of larger country. Sadly, we live in a world awash in tunnel vision, asserts Shyam G Menon.

Bihar CM's Mahakar to soon be a model village

Bihar CM's Mahakar to soon be a model village

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has initiated a move to develop his village Mahakar in Gaya district on lines of Kalyanbigha, the hometown of former CM Nitish Kumar and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad's Phulwaria.

India revels in Diwali spirit

India revels in Diwali spirit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Decorated lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali.

Dakshayani, Tamil Nadu's First Transwoman Panchayat Secretary

Dakshayani, Tamil Nadu's First Transwoman Panchayat Secretary

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'Jobs for transgender people should be advertised widely and they should be motivated to join. There should be reservations for them.'

Tendulkar's farewell series: Carnival starts in Kolkata

Tendulkar's farewell series: Carnival starts in Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

The 'Sachin Tendulkar Carnival' is all set to hit Kolkata with the CAB, organisers of his penultimate Test match, chalking out an elaborate list of plans to felicitate the legend as he prepares to walk out at the Eden Gardens for one final time against the West Indies from November 6-10.

Modi's spiritual break, bonds with monks as 'ghar ka ladka'

Modi's spiritual break, bonds with monks as 'ghar ka ladka'

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Taking a brief spiritual break, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited two famous shrines of West Bengal -- Belurmath, with which he has an emotional connect as he had tried in vain to join its order thrice.

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

On August 13, Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeswari Temple and reached out to the distressed Hindu community members in the wake of attacks on the minority communities.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

The Gods and their FAVOURITE animals!

The Gods and their FAVOURITE animals!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

There is a reason why Brahma is paired with the Goose. And Laxmi with the Owl.

10 Satyajit Ray Films You Must Watch

10 Satyajit Ray Films You Must Watch

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Raja Sen lists movies that would work wonders for any generation lucky enough to see them on the big screen.

London Fashion Week: 12 things that reminded us of India

London Fashion Week: 12 things that reminded us of India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The London Fashion Week saw an Indian celebration of sorts, on and off the ramp.

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.

Chhattisgarh court sends Hindu seer Kalicharan to 2-day police custody

Chhattisgarh court sends Hindu seer Kalicharan to 2-day police custody

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Chhattisgarh Police arrested Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj from neighbouring Madhya Pradesh on Thursday over his alleged derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi, following which a court here sent him to police remand for two days, an official said.

'They would call me kaali'

'They would call me kaali'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Roselynn Raj speaks about the challenges of being a dusky-skinned model in the Indian fashion industry.

Mamata scores landslide victory in Bhabanipur, TMC sweeps bypolls

Mamata scores landslide victory in Bhabanipur, TMC sweeps bypolls

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Banerjee scored a personal point with a massive victory in the bypoll with a record margin of 58,835 votes.