News for 'Jodhpur'

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Photos! Top 10 landmarks in India

Rediff.com23 May 2018

How many of these have you visited?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Girl's medical report rules out rape: Asaram's counsel

Girl's medical report rules out rape: Asaram's counsel

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu refuted the rape charge against him on Tuesday by a 16-year-old girl, saying her medical report does not support her allegation as the court put off till Wednesday hearing on his bail plea.

Asaram case fit for trial by fast-track court: Prosecution

Asaram case fit for trial by fast-track court: Prosecution

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The sexual assault case involving allegations against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was fit for trial in a fast-track court, Additional Advocate General Anand Purohit said on Thursday.

IAF radars, helicopters to be deployed in Rajasthan

IAF radars, helicopters to be deployed in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

While Jodhpur airbase will soon have a squadron of transport helicopters Mi-17 V5, medium power radars would also be deployed at Jaisalmer airbase, Air Marshal Anjan Kumar Gogoi, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South-Western Air command, said at a press conference in Jodhpur.

200 Asaram supporters detained, protests over arrest turn violent

200 Asaram supporters detained, protests over arrest turn violent

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

About 200 supporters of Asaram Bapu were detained on Monday by the police as they held protests over the allegations of sexual assault against the self-styled godman who has been lodged at the Central Jail on Jodhpur in connection with the probe into the case.

Jaipur: Chartered aircraft enters restricted space

Jaipur: Chartered aircraft enters restricted space

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A chartered aircraft flying from Muscat to Dhaka entered the restricted airspace over Jodhpur airbase and has been grounded by authorities at the Sanganer Airport in Jaipur.

The life and times of a modern princess

The life and times of a modern princess

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Princess Shivranjani of Jodhpur is breathing new life into dead forts and quietly changing the house of Marwar.

No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Self-styled 'godman' Asaram, who is in jail since his arrest in August, 2013 in a rape case, does not need any surgery and his aliments can be managed through medicines, a report submitted by a panel of All India Institute of Medical Science doctors to the Supreme Court said on Monday.

171 Hindus arrive from Pak seeking refugee status

171 Hindus arrive from Pak seeking refugee status

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

A batch of 171 Hindus on Sunday arrived in Jodhpur from Pakistan after a three-month long arduous journey with leader of the group saying they were seeking a refugee status in India for the sake of 'self respect', religious freedom and children's future.

CBI files 3rd charge sheet in Bhanwari Devi case

CBI files 3rd charge sheet in Bhanwari Devi case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

The charge sheet in the CBI court is against Pukhraj, Dinesh and Reshmaram, who are under judicial custody in Jodhpur, while investigation against absconding accused Indira Bishnoi, sister of jailed MLA Malkhan Singh, is pending.

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.

MIG-27 fighter aircraft crashes, 7 injured

MIG-27 fighter aircraft crashes, 7 injured

Rediff.com15 May 2009

A MIG-27 fighter aircraft on a routine sortie crashed in a village in Jodhpur district on Friday, injuring seven persons on the ground. The pilot ejected safely after the crash took place at approximately 8.30 am in Konkani village in Luni, 42 kms from Jodhpur, Defence Public Relation Officer Lieutenant Colonel N N Joshi said. According to Superintendent of Police (Rural) Jodhpur, Sharad Kaviraj, seven persons on the ground were injured in the mishap, one of them seriously.

Rape accused Asaram described as 'great saint' in Std III book

Rape accused Asaram described as 'great saint' in Std III book

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

A school textbook in Jodhpur has a shocking chapter on moral science.

Amitabh Bachchan's cigarette pants

Amitabh Bachchan's cigarette pants

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Top social media posts from your favourite celebrities.

#BlackbuckCase: Saif, Tabu, Neelam, Sonali return to Mumbai

#BlackbuckCase: Saif, Tabu, Neelam, Sonali return to Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The Hum Saath Saath Hai cast returns to Mumbai, without Salman.

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.

Now that's called a fun bridal shower!

Now that's called a fun bridal shower!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Dance, Lady, Dance!

Complainant girl is mentally unstable: Asaram's son

Complainant girl is mentally unstable: Asaram's son

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's son Narayan Sai on Wednesday said the girl, who had levelled charges of sexual abuse against his father, as "mentally unstable".

What was Salman Khan charged with?

What was Salman Khan charged with?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf explains the charges against the Bollywood star.