News for 'Hindu mythology'

Recipe: Swarupa's Muri Ghonto

Recipe: Swarupa's Muri Ghonto

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

This Muri Ghonto recipe has its origins in former East Bengal, present-day Bangladesh.

Gold price hits all-time high

Gold price hits all-time high

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Gold prices on Thursday scaled to Rs 6,800 per ten gram, a level never seen before in the history of bullion market in New Delhi, as stockists indulged in brisk buying triggered by a firm international trend.

'Anjanadri' in Tirumala is Hanuman's birthplace now

'Anjanadri' in Tirumala is Hanuman's birthplace now

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which governs the ancient shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala here, on Wednesday announced that Lord Hanuman's birthplace was Anjanadri, a hillock at Japali Theertham located about 5 km from north of the hill temple.

Advani, Joshi, Uma among Ayodhya 'bhumi pujan' invitees

Advani, Joshi, Uma among Ayodhya 'bhumi pujan' invitees

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

According to trust sources, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat , Maharashtra Chief Minister Udhav Thackeray and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar are also on the list of invitees.

Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh closed to traffic

Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh closed to traffic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The decision was taken as keeping it operational could have been risky, the official said.

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.

Four Dussehra stories from mythology

Four Dussehra stories from mythology

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Each year, the festival of nine nights or Navratri concludes with Dussehra. Here are four (of the many) reasons we celebrate this festival.

Modi offers prayers at centuries-old Kali temple in Bangladesh

Modi offers prayers at centuries-old Kali temple in Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the centuries-old Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Ishwaripur village in southwestern Bangladesh and announced that India will build a multipurpose community hall for the worshippers.

VHP global Hindu meet postponed due to rains

VHP global Hindu meet postponed due to rains

Rediff.com11 Feb 2007

The event is expected to start on Monday.

Avoid naming animals as Sita, Akbar: Calcutta HC over safari park row

Avoid naming animals as Sita, Akbar: Calcutta HC over safari park row

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

It then went on to ask whether a lion could be named after Swami Vivekananda or Ramakrishna Paramahansa.

In Kairana Yogi invokes Hindu exodus, warns of 'Taliban mindset'

In Kairana Yogi invokes Hindu exodus, warns of 'Taliban mindset'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday invoked the "exodus" of Hindus from Kairana a few years back, telling people in the western Uttar Pradesh town that those who shoot at traders now will be dispatched to the "next world".

Mumbai police provide security to Adipurush dialogue writer

Mumbai police provide security to Adipurush dialogue writer

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Mumbai police has decided to provide security to Manoj Shukla Muntashir, the dialogue writer of the film Adipurush after he cited a threat to his life, an official said on Monday.

Gold, silver extend losses on sluggish demand, global cues

Gold, silver extend losses on sluggish demand, global cues

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

While gold plunged by Rs 505 to Rs 30,380 per ten grams, silver fell by Rs 280 to Rs 49,300 per kg.

Gold, silver drop on sluggish demand, global cues

Gold, silver drop on sluggish demand, global cues

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

While gold prices declined by Rs 340 to Rs 30,200 per ten gram, silver dropped by Rs 540 to Rs 48,455 per kg on reduced offtake by jewellers and coin makers.

Gold, silver fall on lack of demand, global cues

Gold, silver fall on lack of demand, global cues

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

After Wednesday's rise, gold prices drifted by Rs 190 to close at Rs 27,610 per ten gram in New Delhi on easing demand from jewellers and retailers amidst a weak global trend.

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi has proved through execution of this event in Ayodhya that amongst all his contemporaries in politics he knows ordinary Indians like none other, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Munna Master: Muslim bhajan singer, Padma Shri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Munna Master, who has been singing bhajans for 30 years, earnestly believes the Padma Shri is a result of his devotion to gau mata.

Gold, silver fall on weak global trend

Gold, silver fall on weak global trend

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Traders said fall in demand due to ongoing 'Sharads', an inauspicious fortnight in Hindu mythology for making fresh purchases mainly pulled down the precious metals.

Gold, silver fall further on sluggish demand, global cues

Gold, silver fall further on sluggish demand, global cues

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Traders said sluggish demand due to ongoing 'Sharads', an inauspicious fortnight in Hindu mythology to make fresh purchases, mainly kept the precious metals lower.

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

PHOTOS: Meet this 'star' at Kumbh Mela

PHOTOS: Meet this 'star' at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Tripathi, with tattoos on her hands, is one of the most influential figures in the LGBT community in India.

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

Gold, silver surge on seasonal demand, firm global trend

Gold, silver surge on seasonal demand, firm global trend

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Traders said buying activity continued for the third straight day for the ongoing 'Navratras,' an auspicous week in Hindu mythology for making new purchases and marriage season.

Gold, silver extend gains on stockists buying, global cues

Gold, silver extend gains on stockists buying, global cues

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Traders said sustained buying by stockists to meet the rising demand for the 'Navratras,' an auspicious week in Hindu mythology for making fresh purchases mainly pushed up the prices of the precious metals.

He Wanted India, China To Be Friends

He Wanted India, China To Be Friends

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'My father's life sends a message that there are positive things happening between India and China, no matter what happens at the border.'

Precious metals fall for third day on global cues, low demand

Precious metals fall for third day on global cues, low demand

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

While gold fell by Rs 250 to Rs 30,250 per ten grams, silver lost Rs 475 to Rs 49,025 per kg on reduced offtake by jewellers and industrial units.

A photo series that will make you relook at Indian women

A photo series that will make you relook at Indian women

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

'The Goddesses were a good example to depict how women were looked upon with so much respect which has gradually vanished somewhere.' 'People don't think or believe that whom they are worshipping are like the real women in their lives.'

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

Gold glitters on festive demand, up Rs 590

Gold glitters on festive demand, up Rs 590

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Bullion traders attributed the rise in precious metal prices to emergence of buying by jewellers and retailers driven by ongoing 'Navratras', considered as an auspicious week for making new purchases according to Hindu mythology.

Gold, silver extend losses on global cues, sluggish demand

Gold, silver extend losses on global cues, sluggish demand

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Traders said sentiment remained weak after gold dropped to a seven-month low and silver slumped to the lowest since June 2013 in global markets as speculation that US borrowing costs will rise sooner-than-expected strengthened the dollar, eroding demand for precious metals as alternative investment.

'Maha Kumbh will be a game-changer on television'

'Maha Kumbh will be a game-changer on television'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Actor Gautam Rode gets ready for his new epic show.

'Brahmastra has become that film that has given a feeling of hope'

'Brahmastra has become that film that has given a feeling of hope'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

'Movie-goers will thrive if you give them what they want.'

Gold falls on weak global cues despite 'Dhanteras' buying

Gold falls on weak global cues despite 'Dhanteras' buying

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The prices of yellow metal declined despite the ongoing token buying for the auspicious festival of Dhanteras.

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

What the INDIA alliance needs is neither a counter to Modi's tall personality and undiminished charisma nor a counter-narrative to his Hindutva agenda, now centred on the Ayodhya temple consecration on January 22, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ready for Ajith's Vedalam?

Ready for Ajith's Vedalam?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik, thousands take holy dip

Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik, thousands take holy dip

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Simhastha Kumbh Mela, the largest congregation of faith in the world, began on Tuesday with the traditional ceremony of hoisting of flags and thousands of people taking a holy dip in Kushawart and Ramkund in Godavari river in the two towns.

Modi gifts hand-woven tapestry, DVD on LBA debates to Hasina

Modi gifts hand-woven tapestry, DVD on LBA debates to Hasina

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina a rare audio clip of her father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's speech, a hand-woven tapestry, and the transcript and digital record of parliamentary debates on the historic Land Boundary Agreement.

'Would Sundar Pichai Head Google If...'

'Would Sundar Pichai Head Google If...'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

'...he had to take his exams in Hindi at IIT-Kharagpur.' 'You wouldn't have got someone like Sundar Pichai because Hindi is not a friendly language for a person from Tamil Nadu.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.