News for 'Jodhpur'

South Korean island paints the town purple to attract visitors

South Korean island paints the town purple to attract visitors

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A South Korean farming community has reinvented itself by transforming into an attraction perfect for the Instagram era. Banwol Island, off the west coast of southern South Korea, has become known as "the purple island" after painting the roofs of some 400 buildings a lovely shade of lilac.

Bhanwari Devi case: Accused Kailash Jakhar held

Bhanwari Devi case: Accused Kailash Jakhar held

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Jakhar had escaped from the court premises on June 14 when his accomplices opened fire to create panic.

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

TVS heiress Lakshmi Venu ties knot with tech entrepreneur

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Lakshmi Venu, granddaughter of T S Srinivasan (TVS) and A Sivasailam (The Amalgamations Group), is managing director of Sundaram Clayton Limited (SCL) and director of TAFE Motors and Tractors Limited (TMTL).

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Kangana: 'Which war took place in 1947?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The actor, known for her provocative and often inflammatory statements, posted a series of questions on Instagram, also bringing in Partition as well as Mahatma Gandhi and alleging that he let Bhagat Singh die and did not support Subhas Chandra Bose.

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'I propose to finish it soon, but till then you all will ensure that we strike hard at our enemy.' 'I will not accept any shortcomings or cowardice.'

Asaram Bapu arrested from Indore ashram

Asaram Bapu arrested from Indore ashram

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Hot on the trail of Asaram Bapu, the Jodhpur Police has said that the self-styled godman, who is currently at Indore ashram, is medically fit for interrogation and is set to question him soon in connection with the sexual assault case.

Tests prove Asaram Bapu is NOT impotent

Tests prove Asaram Bapu is NOT impotent

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Jodhpur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said, "A potency test was conducted on him, which confirmed that he was strong enough to commit the crime of sexual assault and rape on the 16-year-old girl."

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Windies T20s: India aim to rebuild ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India would be looking to sort out issues such as the opening blues, the middle-lower order conundrum and also the bowling strategies during the three-match T20 series against West Indies.

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's 'bad boy' continues to be a fan favourite despite his many personal troubles.

PIX: Salman returns home

PIX: Salman returns home

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Scenes from outside Salman Khan's house.

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

How armed forces are ready for coronavirus crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'This week will be crucial and we are prepared.'

Captured in Pakistan

Captured in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'My relationship with the Pataudi family was to help me to survive in 1971.'

Priyanka's Coup! Modi at Delhi reception

Priyanka's Coup! Modi at Delhi reception

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

How many times has NaMo attended a movie star's wedding reception?

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

5 Indian forts that are perfect for your dream wedding

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

These forts are what fairy tales are made of.

SC denies bail to Asaram in sexual assault cases

SC denies bail to Asaram in sexual assault cases

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The apex court, while rejecting Asaram's regular bail plea, noted that the petition was based on a communication issued by Jail Superintendent of Jodhpur Central jail.

The Great Indian Murder Review

The Great Indian Murder Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Tigmanshu Dhulia's earthy touches, perverse humour, and queasy depiction of the upscale and underbelly revels in pulpy and devious twists, notes Sukanya Verma.

Priyanka, Nick's mehendi ceremony

Priyanka, Nick's mehendi ceremony

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Priyanka and Nick look happy together.

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Cong gives tickets to sons of Gehlot, Jaswant Singh

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav will contest from Jodhpur and Manvendra from Barmer.

Toll in Barmer tragedy reaches 15, 71 injured: Police

Toll in Barmer tragedy reaches 15, 71 injured: Police

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The incident took place on Sunday when a pandal fell on the people due to strong winds and heavy rains during a religious programme.

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

'People called Amitabh 'camel''

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'Not many know I am a Rajput from Jodhpur.' 'My ancestors shifted to Kolhapur as my great grandfather and grandfather were both engineers.' 'They were called by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj to build the city of Kolhapur.'

Court reserves order in rape case against Asaram for April 25

Court reserves order in rape case against Asaram for April 25

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

If convicted, Asaram faces maximum sentence of 10 years.

Will push govt back on Citizenship Act: Sanjay Raut

Will push govt back on Citizenship Act: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Maharashtra's lesson to the country is to not to fear anyone. We have shown the way to the country, Raut said.

Watch! Priyanka-Nick groove to Desi Girl

Watch! Priyanka-Nick groove to Desi Girl

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

With the Mumbai reception for Bollywood, Priyanka and Nick's wedding festivities, which began in late November, draw to a close.

Kaziranga to Kerala: Pix that define India's beauty

Kaziranga to Kerala: Pix that define India's beauty

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Rediff readers share their best pictures of India from their travels.

India's COVID-19 cases surge to 28,380; toll at 886

India's COVID-19 cases surge to 28,380; toll at 886

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

During the daily media briefing, Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, said that 16 districts in the country, which earlier had cases, have not reported any fresh cases for the last 28 days.

SC rejects Asaram's bail plea, says no urgency to release him on health grounds

SC rejects Asaram's bail plea, says no urgency to release him on health grounds

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on health grounds in Jodhpur rape case as his medical condition was found to be stable.

Priyanka-Nick: Shaadi around the corner?

Priyanka-Nick: Shaadi around the corner?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

#Nickyanka is breaking the Internet once again.

SC asks AIIMS to examine Asaram's medical condition

SC asks AIIMS to examine Asaram's medical condition

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences director to set up a medical board to review medical reports and if required clinically examine self-styled godman Asaram Bapu to ascertain whether interim bail should be granted to him in the Jodhpur rape case.

PIX: Priyanka, Nick dine with Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas

PIX: Priyanka, Nick dine with Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The wedding festivities have begun.

After Rahul's rebuke, Rajasthan ministers question Gehlot on poll loss

After Rahul's rebuke, Rajasthan ministers question Gehlot on poll loss

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Two state ministers have also come out in the open to demand a detailed assessment by the top leadership.

'Unwell' Asaram not to surrender today, says son

'Unwell' Asaram not to surrender today, says son

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Keeping the police waiting, self- styled godman Asaram Bapu, who was summoned by Jodhpur Police to appear before it in a sexual assault case, did not surrender on Friday, with his son claiming that he was taken ill even as the Rajasthan Police decided to send a team to Madhya Pradesh to interrogate him.

India marks low-key Yoga Day due to COVID-19

India marks low-key Yoga Day due to COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

The sixth International Yoga Day is being observed across the world. "Yoga unites, spreads brotherhood," Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who played an instrumental role in popularising yoga in the world after coming to power in 2014, said in his message on Sunday. Since 2015, International Yoga Day, is a United Nations designated day. Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family, is the focus this year as experts advised people to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'My father is a ragpicker. I want to be a neurosurgeon'

'My father is a ragpicker. I want to be a neurosurgeon'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Asharam Choudhary, son of a ragpicker battled the odds to study at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi.

Monsoon covers entire country 12 days in advance

Monsoon covers entire country 12 days in advance

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Southwest Monsoon has advanced into remaining parts of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab and thus it has covered the entire country today, the 26th June 2020,' the IMD said in its special Daily Weather Report.

India scrambles fighter jets as aircraft entering via Pak spark alert

India scrambles fighter jets as aircraft entering via Pak spark alert

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

The Indian Air Force on Sunday scrambled fighter planes from its air base in Jodhpur after two commercial passenger aircraft sought to enter the Indian territory from Pakistan side using similar identification codes, sparking a security alert.

How Priyanka created history at her wedding

How Priyanka created history at her wedding

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

The actor-model became the first celebrity to wear a wedding gown designed by Ralph Lauren.

PHOTOS: India celebrates 73rd Independence Day

PHOTOS: India celebrates 73rd Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The 73rd Independence Day was celebrated across the country with fervour.

Verdict on Arms Act case against Salman today

Verdict on Arms Act case against Salman today

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

While the Rajasthan high court has acquitted him in two cases of poaching of chinkara, trial in the third case of alleged poaching of two blackbucks is on.

Rajasthan bans movement of private vehicles from today

Rajasthan bans movement of private vehicles from today

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Only those vehicles which are used for essential services have been kept out of the order. State highway tolls will also be closed from Monday midnight.

Salman Khan jailed for 5 years in blackbuck poaching case

Salman Khan jailed for 5 years in blackbuck poaching case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

His co-accused actors -- Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu and Neelam - were acquitted in the 20-year-old case.