News for 'Jaipur'

Meera Chopra Gets Married

Meera Chopra Gets Married

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Meera Chopra, who was seen in 2023's soulful film Safed, got married to businessman Rakhsit Kejriwal on March 12.

Khandelwal takes lesson from Bhaker's experience ahead of Paralympics

Khandelwal takes lesson from Bhaker's experience ahead of Paralympics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

A broken prosthetic leg just 15 minutes before the start of a domestic competition taught Rudransh another lesson in life -- to be ready with a tool-kit to promptly repair the contraption.

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday advised the country's wrestlers to participate in the Nationals conducted by the ad-hoc committee in Jaipur and not in the event organised by the suspended national federation.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya handed hefty fine

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya handed hefty fine

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs 12 lakhs for his team maintaining a slow over rate during their thrilling nine-run victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League.

Rapist tries to shoot survivor, father; loses leg under train later

Rapist tries to shoot survivor, father; loses leg under train later

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 25-year-old rape survivor was seriously injured when she was shot at and attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by a man accused of raping her and his two accomplices in Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan.

Pooja, Nushrratt Get A Taste Of The Goan Sun

Pooja, Nushrratt Get A Taste Of The Goan Sun

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Amy goes on a date with her son... Prajakta is happy... Kriti enjoys the snow...

Mumbai on high alert after anonymous caller warns of serial blasts

Mumbai on high alert after anonymous caller warns of serial blasts

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

The police swung into action and carried out searches at several key public places and installations across the city.

Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba' not named in FIR; death toll rises to 121

Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba' not named in FIR; death toll rises to 121

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The victims were part of the crowd of thousands that had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for the 'satsang' by religious preacher Bhole Baba.

What Are Models Doing On Mumbai's Race Course?

What Are Models Doing On Mumbai's Race Course?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Designer Rajesh Pratap Singh chose to dedicate his show to Jaipur's vibrant culture and his love for the sport of polo.

Halt illegal mining in Aravallis, act against officials: SC

Halt illegal mining in Aravallis, act against officials: SC

Rediff.com2 May 2024

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Abhay S Oka said the governments must ensure that action is taken against erring officials.

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Diya Kumari: Erstwhile royal to Rajasthan's deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

BJP leader Diya Kumari, who was elected deputy chief minister of Rajasthan along with Prem Chand Bairwa, is a member of erstwhile Jaipur royal family and a two-time MLA.

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Gogamedi murder accused planned to flee abroad: Police

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Sources said the duo attackers -- Rohit Rathore of Jaipur and Nitin Fauji of Haryana's Mahendragarh -- had planned to flee the country and had been allegedly promised Rs 50,000 each to kill Gogamedi.

Denied nod in Delhi, Cong shifts anti-inflation rally to Jaipur

Denied nod in Delhi, Cong shifts anti-inflation rally to Jaipur

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The Congress has decided to hold its public rally against inflation in Jaipur on December 12 after the Delhi Police denied it permission to host the rally in the national capital.

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Two shooters among 3 held in Chandigarh for Karni Sena chief's murder

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Delhi police sources on Sunday said a team of the crime branch in a joint operation with the Rajasthan police nabbed the duo from Chandigarh's Sector 22.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

DC vs RR: Why was RR captain Sanju Samson fined?

DC vs RR: Why was RR captain Sanju Samson fined?

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has been fined 30 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his side's 20-run loss to Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

Frequent power cuts still a trouble for Rajasthan govt amid scorching heat

Frequent power cuts still a trouble for Rajasthan govt amid scorching heat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Amid the scorching heat, with temperatures soaring between 47 and 50 degrees Celsius, irregular electricity supply has added fuel to the fire, aggravating problems for people, farmers, and the industrial sector. While the state's Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government claims to be improving the power supply, the opposition is trying to corner the government on the issue. Amid all this, undeclared power cuts are continuing in districts including the capital, that are already facing power cuts.

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

The contrasting colours of Jaipur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

The city is becoming more democratic as the past embraces the future says Rahul Jacob.

Ex-Gujarat Guv Kamla Beniwal passes away

Ex-Gujarat Guv Kamla Beniwal passes away

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Beniwal was admitted to the hospital after a brief illness. One of her family members said the funeral will be held on Thursday.

'At Times, Life Has Better Plans For You'

'At Times, Life Has Better Plans For You'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

'You have to keep working hard.' 'The universe sees that in you and the higher power puts those opportunities in your way.'

Rajasthan: Cong denies ticket to minister who got notice for indiscipline

Rajasthan: Cong denies ticket to minister who got notice for indiscipline

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Congress on Saturday named 22 more candidates for the Rajasthan assembly polls and denied ticket to Public Health Engineering Department Minister Mahesh Joshi from his Hawa Mahal constituency in Jaipur.

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

15 dead, many hospitalised as north India reels under punishing heatwave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

To ensure immediate cooling of the body, the hospital has set up a first-of-its-kind heatstroke unit.

What Miss Teen International 2024 Wants To Do Now

What Miss Teen International 2024 Wants To Do Now

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

"When I reached India, I was surprised at how friendly the people are; it's very much like Cambodia where the people are so warm," says the winner of the Miss Teen International 2024.

Sara Tendulkar Becomes A Princess!

Sara Tendulkar Becomes A Princess!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sachin Tendulkar's daughter lent her voice to an important cause.

Is Ashish Nehra Ready To Bowl For GT?

Is Ashish Nehra Ready To Bowl For GT?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Glimpses from the 24th IPL 2024 game between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur, April 10, 2024.

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

How Much Do Indians Spend On Weddings?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

An average Indian couple spends around 2x on weddings versus education (pre-primary to graduation).

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.

Jaipur blasts suspect surrenders

Jaipur blasts suspect surrenders

Rediff.com23 Aug 2008

A suspect in the Jaipur serial bomb blasts case surrendered on Friday night, according to the police.Sleuths of the Special Operation Group were interrogating the suspect, whose name was not released.The police earlier searched the residence of the suspect, who is a tailor by profession, but could not trace him.At least 68 people were killed in the serial blasts that rocked the Pink city on May 13.

Kuldeep Yadav's IPL injury raises concerns!

Kuldeep Yadav's IPL injury raises concerns!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Kuldeep Yadav advised rest as precautionary measure for groin niggle

National camp for senior wrestlers to begin after trials: WFI

National camp for senior wrestlers to begin after trials: WFI

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is gearing up for the senior National camp after almost 15 months with Delhi likely to replace Patiala as the venue because of the ongoing farmers' protest.

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

RBI says 97.76% of Rs 2000 currency notes returned

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2000 denomination banknotes have returned to the banking system, and only Rs 7,961 crore worth of the withdrawn notes are still with the public. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination banknotes from circulation.

Why MoSha Picked B L Sharma As Rajasthan CM

Why MoSha Picked B L Sharma As Rajasthan CM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

The BJP has played the social engineering card in Rajasthan with an eye on the Lok Sabha election where the party will try and retain all the 25 seats that it had won in the 2014 and 2019 elections.

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Sandeep guide Rajasthan to win over MI

IPL PIX: Jaiswal, Sandeep guide Rajasthan to win over MI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Jaipur, on Monday.

Resurgent MI eyeing revenge over high-flying Royals

Resurgent MI eyeing revenge over high-flying Royals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

A resurgent Mumbai Indians will need to address their bowling woes as they look to exact revenge on table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in their reverse fixture of the Indian Premier League in Jaipur on Monday.

Why Sonal Will Leave You Speechless

Why Sonal Will Leave You Speechless

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Miss Diva Supranational 2023 Sonal Kukreja is drop-dead gorgeous.

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The weather office said intensity of heat wave/severe heat wave has slightly reduced over some parts of northwest and adjoining central India.

Karnataka hijab row emerges in burqa form in Jaipur college

Karnataka hijab row emerges in burqa form in Jaipur college

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Some Muslim girls and their relatives held a demonstration at a private college at Chaksu in Jaipur district on Friday when the students were not allowed to attend classes wearing burqas.

These Beasts Are Coming To India Soon!

These Beasts Are Coming To India Soon!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Glimpses from Lujan Zoo in Lujan, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tigers and lions at Lujan Zoo will be transferred to a wildlife sanctuary in India

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Yogi, Bhagwat in Gorakhpur amid RSS-BJP rift rumors

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

There was much speculation on a likely meeting between Bhagwat and Adityanath, especially in the backdrop of the BJP's recent electoral reverses in Uttar Pradesh.