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Disciple held as Akhara Parishad head found dead

Disciple held as Akhara Parishad head found dead

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

According to Inspector General of Police K P Singh, Mahant Giri's body was found hanging from the ceiling by his disciples. A purported suicide note of seven-eight pages was also found at the site in which the seer had written that he was mentally disturbed and was ending his life.

Delhi results show Modi-Shah are not invincible: Raut

Delhi results show Modi-Shah are not invincible: Raut

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

"Even Lord Ram is not helping the party to win polls. They (those two Indians) shared their views on the day of vote counting (for Delhi polls)," the Sena leader said.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

When will we see Shah Rukh's Pathan?

When will we see Shah Rukh's Pathan?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Bollywood is ready with its line-up of theatre releases, but it remains to be seen whether we will get to watch these movies in theatres this year.

Eden Gardens gets its bell before second Test

Eden Gardens gets its bell before second Test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Ahead of India's second cricket Test against New Zealand starting Friday, the much-awaited bell was finally installed at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

UK PM signs 'historic' Brexit deal after overwhelming vote in Parliament

UK PM signs 'historic' Brexit deal after overwhelming vote in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The 80-page bill, which follows a last-minute deal agreed with the EU last week, just days before the December 31 deadline of the end of the Brexit transition period, was debated by MPs in the House of Commons followed by the House of Lords.

WTC Finals: Why the Kiwis will focus on Ashwin, Jadeja

WTC Finals: Why the Kiwis will focus on Ashwin, Jadeja

Rediff.com26 May 2021

India and New Zealand will fight it out for the inaugural title at Southampton's Ageas Bowl

SEE: What our cricketers are up to!

SEE: What our cricketers are up to!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Our cricketers, who rarely get off-time, have had to spend the last week locked down in their respective homes like the rest of us across India.

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The existing building is a British-era building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who were responsible for planning and construction of New Delhi.

Bhoomi pujan: What the Muslims of Ayodhya think

Bhoomi pujan: What the Muslims of Ayodhya think

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Khan, a local politician and social worker, has been openly pro-temple during the bitter temple-mosque dispute. But there are other signs that his community wants to move on, beyond the dispute that many Hindus and Muslims feel held Ayodhya back.

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

801 cases have been registered in connection with violent protests which were witnessed during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by pro-Hindu outfits on Thursday, police said, adding that 717 people are now in preventive custody.

Kerala assembly witnesses disruptions over Sabarimala issue

Kerala assembly witnesses disruptions over Sabarimala issue

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Unlike previous days, the House even saw Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front members standing up from their seats and locking horns with opposition members, prompting the Speaker to warn both sides.

'My art is my God and the stage is my temple'

'My art is my God and the stage is my temple'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

'Art has no religion. An artist is an artist.'

UP authorities plan grand makeover for Ayodhya

UP authorities plan grand makeover for Ayodhya

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Plans to build resorts, a five-star hotel, international bus terminal and an airport.

Ayodhya verdict: Security of 5 SC judges enhanced

Ayodhya verdict: Security of 5 SC judges enhanced

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The judges -- Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, CJI-designate Sharad Arvind Bobde and justices Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer -- delivered the verdict in the century-old dispute.

The legends of Ganesha you didn't know

The legends of Ganesha you didn't know

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Uttam Ghosh depicts the stories related to the life of the god of power and wisdom.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

UP + Yogi = Upyogi, says Modi; useless, counters Akhilesh

UP + Yogi = Upyogi, says Modi; useless, counters Akhilesh

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Modi was addressing a rally after laying the foundation stone of 594-km-long Ganga Expressway in this Uttar Pradesh district.

SC allows Puri Rath Yatra with no public attendance

SC allows Puri Rath Yatra with no public attendance

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Modifying its June 18 order in which it had said that this year's Yatra cannot be allowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the apex court permitted holding of the Yatra after taking note of Odisha government's stand that it 'can be held in a limited way without public attendance'.

Mayawati's Hindutva turn: Says no stopping BJP's work in Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura

Mayawati's Hindutva turn: Says no stopping BJP's work in Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Claiming that the BJP's government's works in the three holy cities are only follow-ups of her government's initiatives, Mayawati went on to promise, in what is being seen as a subtle shift towards soft Hindutva ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, to complete all those work on time.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

SC quotes Hindu scriptures, travelogues

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

It further said that the epic Valmiki's Ramayana, whose composition dated back to the period Before Christ (BC), was the main source of knowledge of Lord Ram and his deeds.

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganesha's from Mumbai to Kansas

Readers' PHOTOS: Beautiful Ganesha's from Mumbai to Kansas

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Send us your Ganesha photos and we'll showcase them here

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

What Awaits Rajapaksas After Monday's Mayhem?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Gota has to decide if he could order elder brother Mahinda's arrest as the agent provocateur of Monday's violence. Then he has to prepare for an interim government, in which no one would now want to become a cabinet minister leave alone prime minister, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

The exhibition is conceived as a 'lived experience' creation, based on work with descendants and communities to collect stories related to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919.

British MPs finally approve Brexit deal

British MPs finally approve Brexit deal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The bill will now go to the House of Lords on Monday for voting before royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II to become law.

Lakshmi Mittal is no more Britain's richest

Lakshmi Mittal is no more Britain's richest

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Mittal, now worth 10 billion pounds, saw the biggest fall in wealth terms.

'If you play for England, we will shoot you': DeFreitas opens up on racism

'If you play for England, we will shoot you': DeFreitas opens up on racism

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Former England all-rounder Phillip DeFreitas claims to have received during his playing days as he opened up on the raging issue of racism in sports. The 54-year-old DeFreitas, who took 140 and 115 wickets in 44 Tests and 103 ODIs respectively for England, said the multiple death threats that he received affected his international career as he couldn't focus on cricket.

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rediff readers sent us photos of the beloved Ganesha.

Suu Kyi recalls Nehru in historic speech at UK parliament

Suu Kyi recalls Nehru in historic speech at UK parliament

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Myanmar democracy icon made history as she became the first non-head of state to address both houses of Britain's parliament. In a speech at the Westminster Hall, Suu Kyi has implored Britain and "the world beyond" to reach out to help Burma at "the moment of our greatest need". Here's the transcript:

Covid impact: Govt not to print Budget documents this year

Covid impact: Govt not to print Budget documents this year

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

This will be the first time since the presentation of independent India's first budget on November 26, 1947, that the documents containing income and expenditure statement of the Union government along with finance bill, detailing new tax and other measures for the new financial year, will not be physically printed.

AIADMK-BJP will win in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

AIADMK-BJP will win in Tamil Nadu: Amit Shah

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Launching his "Vetri Kodi Eandhi Tamizhagam Velvom" (Will Win Tamil Nadu Carrying the flag of victory) campaign from Suseendiram in this district, Shah said he was confident that a coalition government of the NDA will come to power in the state after the April 6 assembly polls.

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

After the Ayodhya verdict: What Salman Khurshid wrote in his book

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Indian politics, held captive in one way or the other by Ayodhya, may now well seek its emancipation from this issue, and the pursuit of welfare, asserts Congress leader Salman Khurshid in this excerpt from his latest book, Sunrise over Ayodhya.

Britain not to intervene in resolving Kashmir issue

Britain not to intervene in resolving Kashmir issue

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Britain has ruled out any third party intervention in resolving the Kashmir issue saying that it was for India and Pakistan to find a lasting resolution which takes into account the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

Why do politicians keep their health secret?

Why do politicians keep their health secret?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'It is not the country's interests alone that lead to all this secrecy.' 'More usually, the reason is the threat from political rivals: What will they do if they find out?', notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Welcomed Babri verdict with 'Jai Shri Ram' chant: Advani

Welcomed Babri verdict with 'Jai Shri Ram' chant: Advani

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi reacted to the court acquitting them in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

'Caste, community, religion don't work in Goa'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

'The politics of Goa is moving around a sole entity, which is land.'

Padmanabhaswamy temple's plea for audit exemption rejected

Padmanabhaswamy temple's plea for audit exemption rejected

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined a plea filed by Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trust seeking to exempt it from the audit of 25 years as ordered by the top court last year.