News for 'Guru Purnima'

Guru Purnima: What you must know

Guru Purnima: What you must know

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Today is Guru Purnima. Here is everything you should know about the Hindu festival.

Tendulkar seeks coach Achrekar's blessings on 'Guru Purnima'

Tendulkar seeks coach Achrekar's blessings on 'Guru Purnima'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Sachin Tendulkar with his childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar.

Three people Sachin wants to thank on Guru Purnima!

Three people Sachin wants to thank on Guru Purnima!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

'Guru Purnima' is a festival dedicated to teachers

Share your Guru Purnima tributes with us

Share your Guru Purnima tributes with us

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Would you like to pay a tribute to your guru this Guru Purnima? Do so right here.

Tendulkar pays tribute to coach Achrekar on 'Guru Purnima'

Tendulkar pays tribute to coach Achrekar on 'Guru Purnima'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Achrekar has trained Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli among others at Shivaji Park in Dadar.

PHOTOS: Tendulkar seeks coach Achrekar's blessings on 'Guru Purnima'

PHOTOS: Tendulkar seeks coach Achrekar's blessings on 'Guru Purnima'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Sachin Tendulkar paid a special visit to his childhood coach, Ramakant Achrekar.

Eknath Shinde pays tribute to Bal Thackeray on Guru Purnima

Eknath Shinde pays tribute to Bal Thackeray on Guru Purnima

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday visited Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray's memorial in Mumbai and paid floral tributes to him on the occasion of Guru Purnima.

Guru Purnima: The Words Of The Wise

Guru Purnima: The Words Of The Wise

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

To celebrate Guru Purnima, we bring you timeless advice from some of India's greatest masters whose teachings continue to inspire hearts and shape minds.

Guru Purnima: What did you learn from your guru?

Guru Purnima: What did you learn from your guru?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

The guru-shishya tradition has been an important part of our education system for centuries. What did you gain/learn from your guru-shishya relationship? We would like to know about it.

On Guru Purnima, Hrithik touches Anand Kumar's feet

On Guru Purnima, Hrithik touches Anand Kumar's feet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'He came like a hero and left like a super-hero.'

Sant Ravidas, An Airport Renaming, And Modi's Message

Sant Ravidas, An Airport Renaming, And Modi's Message

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Naming an airport after Guru Ravidas is not just about a name, it shows that Dalit communities want respect, equal treatment, and freedom from unfair caste rules in religion and society.

Sitharaman's 85-minute Budget speech skips poetry, not focus

Sitharaman's 85-minute Budget speech skips poetry, not focus

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget, focusing on investments and growth. The speech was marked by its business-like approach and lack of cultural references, while opposition members raised concerns about regional representation.

Will Budget 2026 Break Sunday Rule?

Will Budget 2026 Break Sunday Rule?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Officials said the government is keen to conform to the convention of the Union Budget for 2026-2027 being presented on February 1 despite it falling on a Sunday in 2026.

Flooded Yet Wedded

Flooded Yet Wedded

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren passes away

Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren passes away

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren is on ventilator support in critical condition. Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren was airlifted to Delhi after suffering a brain stroke.

No Sachin but Kambli attends felicitation event for 'Guru' Achrekar

No Sachin but Kambli attends felicitation event for 'Guru' Achrekar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

On the occasion of 'Guru Purnima' on Sunday, the students fondly recalled the contribution of their mentor Ramakant Achrekar, fondly called 'Achrekar Sir'.

Sai Baba's 'mahasamadhi' opened to public

Sai Baba's 'mahasamadhi' opened to public

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Sathya Sai Baba's mahasamadhi was on Friday opened to devotees for darshan at Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima.

Communal divide being created, Pawar warns at YB Chavan memorial

Communal divide being created, Pawar warns at YB Chavan memorial

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said there was a need to fight the forces creating communal divide in Maharashtra and the country.

EC reschedules UP, Punjab, Kerala bypolls to Nov 20

EC reschedules UP, Punjab, Kerala bypolls to Nov 20

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Nine seats are going to polls in Uttar Pradesh, four in Punjab and one in Kerala.

Water resources, Ganga allocations surge 55% to Rs 30,234 cr

Water resources, Ganga allocations surge 55% to Rs 30,234 cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The revised budget for 2024-25 shows a sharp rise in the allocations, particularly for major irrigation projects and the Namami Gange Mission-II.

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.

PIX: Telugu actor Mohanbabu visits Sai Baba temple

PIX: Telugu actor Mohanbabu visits Sai Baba temple

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

We take a look at his visit, in pictures.

Who do Bollyfolk consider their gurus?

Who do Bollyfolk consider their gurus?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Bollywood folk paid their respects to their teachers.

Shinde meets Sena MLAs to dispel fears amid NCP's entry

Shinde meets Sena MLAs to dispel fears amid NCP's entry

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Incidentally, after the rebellion in June last year led to Shinde becoming chief minister, one of the reasons they gave for breaking away from Uddhav Thackeray was the dominance of the NCP in the Maha Vikas Agahdi government.

Praful Patel announces parallel NCP heads, Sharad Pawar is national president

Praful Patel announces parallel NCP heads, Sharad Pawar is national president

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Soon after being removed as Nationalist Congress Party working president, Praful Patel on Monday evening announced the appointment of Lok Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare as the party's state unit chief , replacing Jayant Patil, and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar as its legislature wing leader.

AbRam imitates dad Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose

AbRam imitates dad Shah Rukh Khan's signature pose

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Longest 'blood moon' eclipse to dazzle skygazers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The moon will turn red at the highest point of the total lunar eclipse, which starts around 1 am on the night of July 28.

Assembly bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala rescheduled

Assembly bypolls in UP, Punjab, Kerala rescheduled

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The Election Commission on Monday rescheduled from November 13 to November 20 the assembly bypolls to all nine and four seats in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, respectively, and one seat in Kerala in view of festivals, an official statement said.

'Why Can't Women Be Crazy In Love?'

'Why Can't Women Be Crazy In Love?'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'It's always the men who are going crazy, barbaad. They never show a woman going crazy like that.' 'A woman has to be very proper, sitting on a swing, crying.'

Tejashwi faces ridicule for fumbling before Modi

Tejashwi faces ridicule for fumbling before Modi

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav's faltering speech at a function attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided fresh ammunition to his baiters.

Pawar vs Pawar: Sharad, Ajit factions go on sacking spree

Pawar vs Pawar: Sharad, Ajit factions go on sacking spree

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The tit for tat actions came a day after Ajit Pawar joined the Eknath Shinde-BJP government as deputy chief minister along with eight other NCP MLAs who were inducted as ministers.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours

Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said that he was not "comfortable" with the present draft clarification given by the yoga guru, remarking that it seemed "more like a pat on the back" and a justification.

India doesn't have enough teachers

India doesn't have enough teachers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

India is also short of about a thousand colleges.

Anurag Pushes Bus, Arvind Woos Gujarat...

Anurag Pushes Bus, Arvind Woos Gujarat...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

Ramakant Achrekar: Sachin Tendulkar's coach and much more

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Tendulkar and his elder brother Ajit have time and again recalled how Achrekar would stand behind trees and watch Tendulkar bat to let him play freely.

Foundation stone for Dr Kalam's memorial to be laid on July 27

Foundation stone for Dr Kalam's memorial to be laid on July 27

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Parrikar said while the Centre wanted five acres of land for the memorial, as of now only 1.8 acres was available.

Rain wreaks havoc in parts of India; 17 dead, thousands moved to safety

Rain wreaks havoc in parts of India; 17 dead, thousands moved to safety

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Incessant showers caused landslides and floods in various parts of the country leaving at least 17 people dead on Wednesday while thousands more were forced to move to safety as rivers swelled and water reservoirs filled up fast.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Tripura governor stokes controversy with remarks on Memon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

His comment hat many of the people present at the funeral of the Mumbai blasts convict after he was hanged are "potential terrorists", sparking outrage.