News for 'ISKCON'

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

Manipur ISKCON blast: 5 killed

Manipur ISKCON blast: 5 killed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Wednesday being celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna, there was a huge gathering of people at the ISKCON complex.

What Happiness Means To Hema Malini

What Happiness Means To Hema Malini

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

It's not everyday that we get to interview the mesmerising Hema Malini.

Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Death toll in Tripura Rath Yatra mishap rises to 7

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The incident happened around 4.30 pm in Uttar Pabiacherra in Kumarghat during the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' or return car festival organised by ISKCON, they said. During this festival, the sibling deities -- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhdara and Lord Jagannath -- return to their abode in a chariot, a week after Rath Yatra.

People take holy dip, buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya

People take holy dip, buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Akshaya Tritiya is a festival associated with good luck and prosperity.

ISKCON banned from soliciting at LA airport

ISKCON banned from soliciting at LA airport

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

The court allowed the Los Angeles Police to enforce a 13-year-old municipal ordinance, which would prevent members of the movement from seeking donations at the airport.

Khalistan backers force closure of Indian consulate in Brisbane

Khalistan backers force closure of Indian consulate in Brisbane

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The honorary consulate of India in Brisbane was forced to close down on Wednesday due to safety concerns after Khalistan supporters organised an unauthorised gathering and blocked the entry of the office, days after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assured India that his government will not tolerate "extreme actions."

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

7 Charming Monsoon Excursions

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!

Houston ISKCON temple idols yet to be traced

Houston ISKCON temple idols yet to be traced

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

The International Society of Krishna Consciousness temple in north Houston is ready to pay up to $5000 if the deities of Lord Krishna and Radha are retuned.

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy: RSS

Attack on Hindus in Bangladesh a well orchestrated conspiracy: RSS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Centre should open all its diplomatic channels with Bangladesh to communicate the global Hindu concern and ask the government there to stop attacks on Hindus and Buddhists, the outfit urged.

Javed Akhtar wrong in comparing RSS with Taliban: Shiv Sena

Javed Akhtar wrong in comparing RSS with Taliban: Shiv Sena

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

"The Taliban want an Islamic country. These people want to make a Hindu Rashtra," the lyricist said without naming the RSS.

Pix: South star Namitha weds!

Pix: South star Namitha weds!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Congratulations #NamiVeer!

Gita ban: Russian court suspends verdict till Dec 28

Gita ban: Russian court suspends verdict till Dec 28

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

A Russian court on Monday suspended its verdict till December 28 on the demand for banning Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita, which a group linked to the Christian Orthodox Church has described as 'extremist'.

Deity is owner of land attached to temple, not priest: SC

Deity is owner of land attached to temple, not priest: SC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

"The Pujari is only a grantee to manage the property of the deity and such grant can be reassumed if the Pujari fails to do the task assigned to him, i.e, to offer prayers and manage the land. He cannot be thus treated as a Bhumiswami," the bench said.

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

2nd key suspect behind attack on Hindus in B'desh arrested

2nd key suspect behind attack on Hindus in B'desh arrested

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

At least 70 houses and shops of the Hindus were torched in attacks at Pirganj following Mandal's Facebook post on October 17.

Now, fund-raising for charity goes mobile

Now, fund-raising for charity goes mobile

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Realising that raising money for charity will only get tougher in the present economic environment, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness has decided to harness the ever-increasing mobile users in India.

What was Shah Rukh doing at Bandra station?

What was Shah Rukh doing at Bandra station?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Wherever the stars go, the cameras follow.

Remember Gracy Singh?

Remember Gracy Singh?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The lady from Lagaan and Munnabhai MBBS is back -- in a different avatar.

Believe It Or Not! Hema Malini is 70

Believe It Or Not! Hema Malini is 70

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Bollywood's Eternal Dream Girl enters the seventh decade of a memorable life.

PIX: Deepshikha at an award function

PIX: Deepshikha at an award function

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Check out the arrivals.

Rani, daughter at Ram Mukherjee's prayer service

Rani, daughter at Ram Mukherjee's prayer service

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

It was held at Mumbai's ISKCON temple.

'My parents couldn't wait for me to get married'

'My parents couldn't wait for me to get married'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'We are lucky to have found each other and to have grown and been together for so many years.'

Bharat Mata, Adi Shankara statues installed at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

Bharat Mata, Adi Shankara statues installed at Kashi Vishwanath Dham

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The mega corridor, whose foundation stone was laid by Modi on March 8, 2019, connects the main temple with Lalita Ghat via a corridor, and grand gateways and ornamental arches have been built in heritage architecture style in four directions, facing the ancient temple at its core.

PIX: Esha Deol re-marries Bharat Takhtani

PIX: Esha Deol re-marries Bharat Takhtani

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Here's congratulating Esha-Bharat once again!

Prem Chopra turns 60 in the movies

Prem Chopra turns 60 in the movies

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Prem Chopra's friends and family make sure to celebrate!

Ronit Roy, Vindu Dara Singh at Inder Kumar's prayer meet

Ronit Roy, Vindu Dara Singh at Inder Kumar's prayer meet

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

A look at pictures from the prayer meet.

Maha 'Dahi handi' celebrations remain low-key

Maha 'Dahi handi' celebrations remain low-key

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

As many as 51 'Govindas' were injured in Mumbai.

TMC MP Nusrat Jahan gets threats for posing as Durga

TMC MP Nusrat Jahan gets threats for posing as Durga

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

A comment in Bengali written against her read "You won't be able to save yourself, your god of earth won't be able to save you.. After your death you will realise your folly. There won't be any excuses for you."

Gita gyaan for Mumbai's municipal school kids

Gita gyaan for Mumbai's municipal school kids

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

All municipal schools in Mumbai and its suburbs would teach 'Bhagwad Gita' to students in order to make them more focused, boost their morale and impart them knowledge about spiritualism, a civic official has said.

PIX: Bollywood attends Ramesh-Seema Deo's 'wedding'

PIX: Bollywood attends Ramesh-Seema Deo's 'wedding'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The couple exchanged their vows once again on their 50th wedding anniversary.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya attend Om Puri's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya attend Om Puri's prayer meet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Bollywood pays their respects to the veteran actor.

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Modi stressed his government has created a 'security cover' to ensure good heath of children and mothers during the past 55 month of his rule.

Vatsal Seth, Ishita Dutta marry

Vatsal Seth, Ishita Dutta marry

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Ishita will be seen in Firangee, opposite Kapil Sharma, which releases this Friday.

PIX: Bollywood attends Priyanka Chopra's father's prayer meet

PIX: Bollywood attends Priyanka Chopra's father's prayer meet

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Dr Ashok Chopra succumbed to cancer on June 10. Last weekend, a prayer meet was held for the departed soul.

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The massive crowds of devotees in temples, elaborately decorated tableaus and Dahi Handi revelry were all missing this year on Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as celebrations were dampened by COVID-19 restrictions.

Kolkata civic polls: Over 63% vote amid violence; 72 arrested

Kolkata civic polls: Over 63% vote amid violence; 72 arrested

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Two incidents of hurling of crude bombs were reported in Sealdah and Khanna areas of Kolkata, and police contingents were rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control, a State Election Commission official said.

41st Kolkata Rath Yatra gets a Russian flavour

41st Kolkata Rath Yatra gets a Russian flavour

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The nine-day festival, June 21-29, is considered the biggest of all Iskcon celebrations and the theme for this year's yatra was 'Krishna Bhakti in Russia'. Prakriti Prasad reports.

Gita case: Russian court reserves its verdict till Mar 21

Gita case: Russian court reserves its verdict till Mar 21

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

A Russian court on Tuesday reserved its verdict till Wednesday on the ban on a translated version of the Bhagavad-Gita for being "extremist", a case that drew a flurry of criticism from Hindus across the world.

'Bhagavad Gita cannot be remotely interpreted as extremist'

'Bhagavad Gita cannot be remotely interpreted as extremist'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

The Bhagavad Gita has lasted for centuries and will continue to last for centuries regardless of what a court in Siberia decides, says Bibek Debroy, who spoke to Rediff.com's Toral Varia Deshpande on the controversy.