News for 'Jodhpur'

Don't miss! Adorable pics of sparrows

Don't miss! Adorable pics of sparrows

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Do you miss spotting sparrows in your neighbourhood? Then these pics will bring a smile to your face.

Guess how much Tendulkar's farewell Test jersey was sold for?

Guess how much Tendulkar's farewell Test jersey was sold for?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A special jersey which batting great Sachin Tendulkar donned for his farewell 200th Test has fetched a whopping Rs 6 lakhs.

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

It's five months after 8/11. But this is not the first time that India's currency of the time faced the axe. The Mughals, after invading a territory, would effect the demonetisation of the local currency with the aim to cripple the economy of the land.

Kangana injured again

Kangana injured again

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'Nothing serious; it's just a sprain.'

PIX: Gorgeous Priyanka, Nick's Mumbai reception

PIX: Gorgeous Priyanka, Nick's Mumbai reception

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

And the celebrations continue!

1 arrested for murder of witness in Asaram case

1 arrested for murder of witness in Asaram case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

In a major breakthrough, one person was on Saturday arrested in connection with the murder of the main witness in Asaram rape case in Shahjahanpur earlier this month.

Witness in Asaram rape case goes missing

Witness in Asaram rape case goes missing

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Nine witnesses have been attacked so far and three of them have died.

Big relief for Salman Khan, acquitted in Arms Act case

Big relief for Salman Khan, acquitted in Arms Act case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

A case against Khan was registered under the Arms Act earlier in October 1998 for alleged use and possession of arms with expired licence during alleged poaching of two black bucks in Kankani village of Rajasthan.

Have you seen a camel smiling?

Have you seen a camel smiling?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Rediff readers share fascinating photos of India from their travels.

Asaram's wife, daughter arrested; released later

Asaram's wife, daughter arrested; released later

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Ahmedabad police arrested self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's wife and daughter and later released them as they procured anticipatory bail in connection with a rape case filed against him by a Surat-based woman.

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Lakha Khan, An Indian Treasure

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

It is astonishing, even for many of us who may have wide exposure to music, to see how such world-class performers are so little known in their own land, notes Aakar Patel.

Poaching case: Trouble for Salman Khan

Poaching case: Trouble for Salman Khan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Admitting Rajasthan government's request for an urgent hearing against actor Salman Khan's acquittal in the twin cases of Chinkara poaching, the Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Bollywood superstar.

BMW to launch new version of its flagship 7 Series in April

BMW to launch new version of its flagship 7 Series in April

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

BMW is all set to launch the new version of its flagship 7 Series car in India. Traditionally, the company introduces technologies and themes first in this car, and later add them to other models. The refreshed 7 Series features new hardware for the iDrive system, redesigned leather seats and individual 9.2 inch screens for rear passengers among other changes.

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas

Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The swarms are travelling farther and damaging trees as there are no standing crops for them to feed on, an official said.

This is Chitrangda's favourite travel destination

This is Chitrangda's favourite travel destination

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

In an interview with Conde Nast Traveller India, the actor has opened up about her travels.

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan govt on charges of phone tapping

MHA seeks report from Rajasthan govt on charges of phone tapping

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

In a communication, the ministry of home affairs told the Rajasthan chief secretary to send a report on the allegations of phone tapping, an official said. The chief secretary has been told to provide the details of the incident after two audio clips emerged, the official added.

Will Kung Fu Yoga be a hit?

Will Kung Fu Yoga be a hit?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

We look back at international movies shot in India.

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Protests against Agnipath scheme turn violent; trains, vehicles torched

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Trains were set afire and blocked, and public vehicles attacked as protests over 'Agnipath' swept across several places in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Jammu on Thursday amid partisan political voices in favour and against the new recruitment scheme for the defence forces that has set off a firestorm.

Chargesheet filed against Asaram in rape case

Chargesheet filed against Asaram in rape case

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Gujarat police on Thursday filed the chargesheet against controversial godman Asaram in the rape case, on the complaint filed by a Surat-based woman.

The law student who made Supreme Court history

The law student who made Supreme Court history

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

A petition filed by Swapnil Tripathi, a final year student studying at the National Law University, Jodhpur, prompted the Supreme Court to allow live streaming of the opaque proceedings within.

HC extends stay on shifting Asaram's trial to jail premises

HC extends stay on shifting Asaram's trial to jail premises

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The Rajasthan high court on Monday extended till September 28 the stay on the notification for shifting the trial in the rape case against Asaram to the central jail premises in Jodhpur and sought the state government's response.

The story behind Priyanka's showstopping lehenga

The story behind Priyanka's showstopping lehenga

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Priyanka Chopra made a gorgeous bride in silver at the Delhi reception.

COVID-19 tally crosses 90k-mark as India sees biggest single-day jump

COVID-19 tally crosses 90k-mark as India sees biggest single-day jump

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 53,946, while 34,108 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the ministry said.

Asaram found guilty of raping teen, sentenced to life in jail

Asaram found guilty of raping teen, sentenced to life in jail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Asaram is also facing a rape case in Surat in Gujarat in which the Supreme Court earlier this month gave five weeks time to the prosecution to complete the trial.

How far will you travel for music?

How far will you travel for music?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

A new found love for world music is compelling enough to make individuals travel.

Oh! Priyanka Chopra's got a stalker in her life

Oh! Priyanka Chopra's got a stalker in her life

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Before you jump to any conclusions, let's tell you that it is none other than Nick Jonas.

Asaram questioned for 4 hours, remanded to 1-day custody

Asaram questioned for 4 hours, remanded to 1-day custody

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was on Sunday quizzed by police in Jodhpur after being flown from Indore where he was arrested after midnight amid high drama for allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram.

Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Sunday

Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Sunday

Rediff.com1 Sep 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.

Jabalpur-Ajmer express train derails near Jaipur

Jabalpur-Ajmer express train derails near Jaipur

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

No passenger injured in the mishap but there were mild injuries to the driver, police said.

Sexual assault case: Rajasthan cops issue summons to Asaram Bapu

Sexual assault case: Rajasthan cops issue summons to Asaram Bapu

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The Rajasthan police issued a summons and delivered it to a representative of controversial godman Asaram Bapu in Ahmedabad on Monday in connection with an allegation of sexual abuse levelled against him by a 16-year-old girl last week.

Priyanka and Nick are husband and wife!

Priyanka and Nick are husband and wife!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

They exchanged wedding vows as per Catholic tradition at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur.

PIX: Following Parineeti Chopra from BREAKFAST to DINNER!

PIX: Following Parineeti Chopra from BREAKFAST to DINNER!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

We take a peek into a day in the life of the actress.

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rajasthan has sent only one Muslim candidate to Lok Sabha since 1952

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Since 1979, the BJP has not fielded any Muslim candidate from any parliamentary seat from the state.

Jab We Met: 'We've been married for 48 years'

Jab We Met: 'We've been married for 48 years'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Rediff reader Charan Singh, 82 tells us he first saw his lady love 70 years ago.

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Rediff.com23 May 2018

How many of these have you visited?

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Saturday

Sexual assault case: Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is accused of sexually assaulting a minor, will face arrest if he fails to appear before the Jodhpur police on Friday, a top police officer has said.

Asaram seeks more time to appear before cops, rejects charges

Asaram seeks more time to appear before cops, rejects charges

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu sought more time from Jodhpur police for appearing before it in connection with sexual assault charges against him even as he dismissed the allegations as being "baseless".

Blackbuck case: New charges against Saif, 3 others

Blackbuck case: New charges against Saif, 3 others

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

A court in Jodhpur read out fresh charges against Salman Khan and four other actors in a case of alleged poaching of blackbucks 14 years ago.

Zaheer and Sagarika turn showstoppers for cancer warriors

Zaheer and Sagarika turn showstoppers for cancer warriors

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The couple came together to raise funds for a social cause.

Why Ashwini Vaishnaw is a perfect choice for railways & IT

Why Ashwini Vaishnaw is a perfect choice for railways & IT

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

From trusted bureaucrat, to Wharton, MNC executive to businessman, and now politician, the man in charge of two weighty ministries is a unique all-rounder with specialist knowledge.