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The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'People should see it as a victory for India.'

Parvati Khan admits she performed 'abhishek'

Parvati Khan admits she performed 'abhishek'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Khan said, "I personally have nothing against any individual or any group opposing my efforts, but I am just deeply saddened by their mental sickness, the ignorant mindset and the injury they inflict upon mankind."

Diwali special: Irresistible Milk Cake recipe

Diwali special: Irresistible Milk Cake recipe

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Souvik Mukherjee tells us how to make Milk Cake at home!

PM attacks Oppn for seeking 'proof' of air strikes, deplores attacks on Kashmiris

PM attacks Oppn for seeking 'proof' of air strikes, deplores attacks on Kashmiris

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Modi also lashed at those "demeaning" the valour displayed by the armed forces after the Jaish-e-Mohammed attack against the Central Reserve Police Force in Kashmir.

Congregation for world peace on Tawi banks

Congregation for world peace on Tawi banks

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Over 9,000 people will take part in a 'mahayagya' on the banks of the river Tawi.

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Overall, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has focused on building ground-based air defense networks and network-centric operations rather than trying to match the Indian Air Force (IAF) in terms of straight fighter numbers along the border. All air assets fall under the Western Theater Command of the PLA, the largest geographic region of China's five military theater commands.

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Euphoric crowd chants 'Ab ki baar Modi sarkar' in Varanasi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's supporters seemed desperate to get a glimpse of their leader as they waited patiently on balconies and rooftops along the 4 km route of his road show, reports Sharat Pradhan

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

Akhilesh slams PM Modi over his roadshows in UP

Akhilesh slams PM Modi over his roadshows in UP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to ridicule Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshows saying they all are bound to fail like the earlier ones and would stray the PM "somewhere else."

What Indian diaspora thinks about Narendra Modi varied

What Indian diaspora thinks about Narendra Modi varied

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The PBD this year functions as a political stage for the BJP government at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi have been wooing the Indian diaspora through widely publicised events across the country. At the PBD, the mood was either largely pro-Modi, and when not, apolitical.

VHP activists, sadhus march to Parliament

VHP activists, sadhus march to Parliament

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Ramchandra Das Paramhans said on the occasion that a mosque would not be allowed to be built at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Kaju masala: Munch on this healthy Diwali snack

Kaju masala: Munch on this healthy Diwali snack

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Sonal Gupta shares with us this spicy, yet healthy, recipe for this Diwali

Diwali recipe: Make Nankhatai in 30 minutes

Diwali recipe: Make Nankhatai in 30 minutes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

US-based food blogger Smruti Shah shares this easy-to-make recipe for Diwali

Diwali recipe: How to make Khus Khus Badam Halwa

Diwali recipe: How to make Khus Khus Badam Halwa

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Have you tried it yet?

Love chocolate? Try this Diwali recipe!

Love chocolate? Try this Diwali recipe!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The kids will thank you for this.

Diwali recipe: How to make Date Rolls

Diwali recipe: How to make Date Rolls

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Vishaka Rautela shares an interesting dessert recipe made with dates and Marie biscuits. Share yours!

Diwali recipe: How to make Malai Laddoos

Diwali recipe: How to make Malai Laddoos

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Shikha Goel shares this lip-smacking recipe of Malai Laddoo.

Diwali recipe: How to make Chocolate Marshmallow Pops

Diwali recipe: How to make Chocolate Marshmallow Pops

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Rediff reader Manisha Bhadana tells us how to make marshmallow candies for Diwali. What's your favourite Diwali recipe? Tell us!

VHP for temple construction on 'auspicious date'

VHP for temple construction on 'auspicious date'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

The outfit will also start a nation-wide agitation, VHP general secretary Praveen Togadia said.

Modi cleans Assi Ghat, nominates UP CM, 8 others for Swachh Bharat

Modi cleans Assi Ghat, nominates UP CM, 8 others for Swachh Bharat

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

On the second day of his trip to Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked up a spade and took part in a Swachh Bharat drive at Assi Ghat on the banks of river Ganga.

Mass cremations in Nepal as quake body count rises

Mass cremations in Nepal as quake body count rises

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A sombre reminder of the enormity of the tragedy that has now claimed over 10,000 lives.

Now posters of 'Ya Modi Sarvbhuteshu' emerge in Varanasi

Now posters of 'Ya Modi Sarvbhuteshu' emerge in Varanasi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Even as the controversy surrounding 'Har Har Modi' slogan is yet to die down, supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi have released a new poster in the temple town of Modi using a "modified" version of a 'shloka' eulogising Goddess Durga.

BCCI will not push for axing of Super Kings and Royals from IPL

BCCI will not push for axing of Super Kings and Royals from IPL

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The two troubled Indian Premier League franchises, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, can breathe easy as members of the Board may not push for their termination at the Working Committee meeting to be chaired by newly appointed President Shashank Manohar in Mumbai on Sunday.

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Whether Lord Ram is a historical person is not the subject before the court.' 'The court was asking every time if can anyone show the exact birthplace of Lord Ram on the basis of documents.' 'I have shown that on the basis of documents. And these documents are not (based) on my beliefs.'

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Sardar Patel statue not built to spite Nehru: Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

He blamed policies of the Congress-led governments for the Kashmir issue remaining unresolved.

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Sonbhadra victims' kin meet Priyanka at UP guesthouse

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Priyanka spent the night at the guesthouse, turning down all requests of the local administration to return.

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

She has been appointed general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), while Jyotiraditya Scindia holds charge of UP West.

Priyanka Chopra's banner announces 6 films in Cannes

Priyanka Chopra's banner announces 6 films in Cannes

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Priyanka Chopra is busy promoting Baywatch.
Her mommy has been busy as well, announcing 6 films at Cannes.

'Modi has come to Benares to forward the Hindutva agenda'

'Modi has come to Benares to forward the Hindutva agenda'

Rediff.com6 May 2014

'Benares has always encouraged healthy debate where disagreement and dissent was never frowned upon. Today, the people are faced with a situation where a political opponent is not being allowed to give election speeches and is being physically attacked.' 'We are going to hand over power to a person who has a reputation of being dictatorial, who does not brook dissent and is known to be vindictive to his opponents,' author Kashinath Singh tells Rediff.com contributor Anita Katyal.

In Wayanad, Rahul recalls fond memories of father

In Wayanad, Rahul recalls fond memories of father

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Gandhi, who is on a whirlwind two-day tour of Kerala as part of Lok Sabha poll campaign and is contesting from Wayanad besides his family bastion Amethi, took time off his hectic schedule to pay obeisance at the famed Thirunelli temple near the stream.

Diwali delight: Ashoka Halwa, a Thanjavur speciality

Diwali delight: Ashoka Halwa, a Thanjavur speciality

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Also known as Thiruvaiyaru Halwa, this recipe has its origins in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.

Sonia Gandhi to launch Congress UP campaign with Varanasi roadshow

Sonia Gandhi to launch Congress UP campaign with Varanasi roadshow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The roadshow will begin from Kachahari at 12 noon after party leaders garland the statue of BR Ambedkar and will cover a distance of around eight kilometers in three hours.

'Muslims ready to give up Babri claim, their leaders are not'

'Muslims ready to give up Babri claim, their leaders are not'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

'Today, the situation in the country is bad.' 'The distance between Hindus and Muslims is increasing.' 'If an out-of-court settlement is reached, then a cordial atmosphere will prevail in the country.'

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Saisuresh Sivaswamy tells us what we must know from the election news in the print and television media.

Om Birla unanimously elected as new Lok Sabha Speaker

Om Birla unanimously elected as new Lok Sabha Speaker

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

A total of 13 motions were moved in support of Birla.

Joshi defends Ajai: 'BJP shouldn't bother about such small things'

Joshi defends Ajai: 'BJP shouldn't bother about such small things'

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Responding to questions on Rai's action by media persons, Joshi asked, "Everyone takes their hand into poll booth, should we cut it off?"

Oldest bar in Varanasi in high spirits owing to poll season

Oldest bar in Varanasi in high spirits owing to poll season

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

The owner of Yelchiko, the oldest liquor bar in Varanasi, must be laughing all the way to the bank and he has none other than the elections to thank for his windfall.

Yogi launches anti-graft portal, announces 4 lakh jobs as his govt completes one year in office

Yogi launches anti-graft portal, announces 4 lakh jobs as his govt completes one year in office

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Meanwhile, key BJP ally skips event to mark first year of Yogi govt.

Why Uma Bharti is banking on the 'Modi wave' to win from Jhansi

Why Uma Bharti is banking on the 'Modi wave' to win from Jhansi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Although a fiery speaker and mass leader in her own right, Bharti has to necessarily fall back on what is being repeatedly described as a 'Modi lehar' to wrest this seat from the Congress, observes Anita Katyal

Kaju ni Puri: Butterless, flourless cashew cookies

Kaju ni Puri: Butterless, flourless cashew cookies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Here's how to make butterless, flourless cashew cookies.