News for 'Harishchandra'

More security for Bachchans after Jaya's Parliament speech

More security for Bachchans after Jaya's Parliament speech

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The MP said the government should stand by the entertainment industry when some people are trying to tarnish its image.

BJP leadership will pick next UP CM after polls: State minister

BJP leadership will pick next UP CM after polls: State minister

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Uttar Pradesh minister Swami Prasad Maurya has said the state's next chief minister will be decided by the Bharatiya Janata Party's central leadership after the assembly polls, prompting the Samajwadi Party to suggest that the ruling party is divided on the leadership issue.

Agnipath Riots: Why The Youth Are Angry

Agnipath Riots: Why The Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

What is the lure of a government job? The answer is India's worst kept secret: Job security. And among the many government jobs desperately sought after is in the armed forces. Which is why the riots by aspiring armed forces job seekers against the government's Agnipath scheme should not really be surprising, points out Harishchandra.

Blame game starts in JD-S after RS poll setback in Karnataka

Blame game starts in JD-S after RS poll setback in Karnataka

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The party leadership blamed two of its MLAs, Srinivas Gowda from Kolar and S R Srinivas from Gubbi, for betraying the party.

Adityanath, RSS leaders meet at Dy CM Maurya's home

Adityanath, RSS leaders meet at Dy CM Maurya's home

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday joined senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leaders for lunch at the home of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, as the ruling party geared up for the assembly polls just months away.

For India's Sake, Gandhis Must GO!

For India's Sake, Gandhis Must GO!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'There are too many competent people better suited and poised to take on Modi. The Gandhis are not among them,' argues Harishchandra.

Yogi effect? UP parties shy away from nominating criminals

Yogi effect? UP parties shy away from nominating criminals

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

With the Yogi Adityanath government taking credit for cracking down on criminals and making it an election issue, political parties are now having a rethink on aligning with those who have a criminal background but also enjoy influence in their areas.

Can BJP repeat its 2017 performance in western UP

Can BJP repeat its 2017 performance in western UP

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party faces an uphill task of repeating its performance of the last assembly election of winning 53 out of 58 constituencies in western Uttar Pradesh where polling will be held in the first phase on February 10.

PIX: This is where the MOVIES are made

PIX: This is where the MOVIES are made

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Checkout the studious in Mumbai where most of the Bollywood films are shot.

China: When Modi picked up Nehru's bad habits

China: When Modi picked up Nehru's bad habits

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

'As his party's Supreme Leader, Modi has led India down the wrong road by insisting on friendship with China even as its soldiers went about claiming territory,' argues Harishchandra Dighe.

With China, how Modi blundered like Nehru

With China, how Modi blundered like Nehru

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Doklam was almost like a trailer to what is happening in Ladakh today.' 'Modi failed to take note and failed to act,' observes Harishchandra Dighe.

UP: 10 killed, 39 injured in three train accidents

UP: 10 killed, 39 injured in three train accidents

Rediff.com2 Jan 2010

Ten people were killed and 39 injured, 15 of them seriously, in three accidents involving five passenger trains in Uttar Pradesh amid dense fog and near zero visibility conditions early on Saturday.

579 proposals for forest development: Jairam

579 proposals for forest development: Jairam

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

"This year the Ministry has received 579 proposals from all the State Governments under the National Afforestation Programme out of which 270 have been accorded sanction," Jairam said.

Lioness mauls gatekeeper at Mumbai's national park

Lioness mauls gatekeeper at Mumbai's national park

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The incident happened when the gatekeeper had opened the gates to allow the a bus to exit. The lioness sneaked up behind the bus, unseen by other employees of the park. According to P N Munde conservator of forests, the lioness came out of the gate and attacked the gatekeeper who has been identified as 40 year old Harishchandra Gembal.

Modi to start campaign at Pimpalgaon on Feb 25

Modi to start campaign at Pimpalgaon on Feb 25

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is to address a public meeting to kick off election campaign for Lok Sabha election for the new Dindori Lok Sabha constituency in the district at Pimpalgaon Baswant on February 25.

Judge debars Anjali Waghmare from defending Kasab

Judge debars Anjali Waghmare from defending Kasab

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The keenly awaited trial of Ajmal Kasab, sole surviving terrorist involved in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, was facing a further delay with the judge of the special court, M L Tahiliani, finding a conflict of interest in Anjali Waghmare defending Kasab.

Gopinath Munde's nephew stabbed

Gopinath Munde's nephew stabbed

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde's nephew was allegedly stabbed by two persons in Parli Vaijanath, Marathwada, on Tuesday and has been hospitalised in a critical condition, police said.

Father's best advice: Shine like a diamond

Father's best advice: Shine like a diamond

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

Heera Nawaz, 59 from Bengaluru, Karnataka writes about her late father Mohammed Khader Nawaz.

Amitabh on Phalke award: 'Deeply grateful and humbled'

Amitabh on Phalke award: 'Deeply grateful and humbled'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Amitabh Bachchan has been awarded the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award.

The Beautiful Cities of Bollywood

The Beautiful Cities of Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Touring India's cities with these movies.

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Golden boy Rahul brings joy for drought-prone Beed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler's journey started in 2005 from a little known tehsil in Beed district called Patoda.

Conspiracy being hatched by BJP through Mishra, AAP alleges

Conspiracy being hatched by BJP through Mishra, AAP alleges

Rediff.com8 May 2017

"The BJP and the Congress are treating Mishra as Harishchandra... He is same the person who had called Modi an 'Inter-Services Intelligence agent'," Sanjay Singh of the AAP said.

Om Puri arrested, released on bail in assault case

Om Puri arrested, released on bail in assault case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

"The actor was arrested after he surrendered before the police and later granted bail on a bond of Rs 10,000," Senior Inspector Harishchandra Parmale of Versova police station told PTI.

BJP Dalit MP Savitribai Phule quits, says party playing divisive politics

BJP Dalit MP Savitribai Phule quits, says party playing divisive politics

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

"Desh ke chowikdar ki pehredari mein, sansadhono ki chori karai ja rahi hai (the country's resources are being looted under the watch of the country's gateman)," she said in a derisive reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Check out the 71 seats going to polls in Phase 4

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections will go to polls on April 29. The voting will be held for 71 seats spread across 9 states.

CWG: Grapplers Sushil, Aware strike gold, Babita takes silver

CWG: Grapplers Sushil, Aware strike gold, Babita takes silver

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Sushil took a minute and 20 seconds to defeat Johannes Botha of South Africa on technical superiority to claim his third successive gold medal at the Games.

Maharashtra celebrates statehood day with fervour

Maharashtra celebrates statehood day with fervour

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Flag hoisting is held at the district headquarters in the presence of the guardian ministers early in the morning as they pay tribute to martyrs on the day.

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Lockdown effect: Virtual funerals, mourning on video chat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

In times of social distancing, thousands of people are dying alone without a last glimpse of their loved ones who are unable to reach them.

At last! A museum of Indian Cinema

At last! A museum of Indian Cinema

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Historically, Mumbai has been the cinema capital of India and for her to have a film museum of this kind was perhaps a natural happening.

Probe ordered after tribal man denied ambulance, forced to carry wife's body

Probe ordered after tribal man denied ambulance, forced to carry wife's body

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The incident took place on Wednesday when locals found Majhi carrying his wife Amang Dei's body along with his 12-year-old daughter.

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Whether Lord Ram is a historical person is not the subject before the court.' 'The court was asking every time if can anyone show the exact birthplace of Lord Ram on the basis of documents.' 'I have shown that on the basis of documents. And these documents are not (based) on my beliefs.'

Scramble for hospital beds in Delhi exposes govt claims

Scramble for hospital beds in Delhi exposes govt claims

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Though the government claims there are more beds than needed, the national capital's COVID-19 reality, retold through social and other media, is also about the anguish of sons, daughters, wives and others trying desperately to get medical help for their unwell family members.

Dr Rajkumar's Kasturi Nivasa returns in colour today

Dr Rajkumar's Kasturi Nivasa returns in colour today

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The film has been given a makeover at a cost of Rs 2 crore.

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Raging Ganga, Yamuna flood UP; Varanasi, Allahabad worst hit

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The water level of major rivers, including the Ganga and the Yamuna, in Uttar Pradesh has crossed the danger mark at several places.

Thane ATM heist: 6 people arrested, Rs 3.12 crore recovered

Thane ATM heist: 6 people arrested, Rs 3.12 crore recovered

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

As per police, the company handled cash for bank ATMs, malls and jewellers. At the time of the incident, the cash collected was kept in the office.

Kejriwal announces decision to take on Modi in Varanasi

Kejriwal announces decision to take on Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced his decision to take on Narendra Modi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in this temple city while appealing for support to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.

The Sari Satyagraha

The Sari Satyagraha

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

A short story by an award-winning writer.