News for 'Karma'

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Highlighting India as the company's most important growth market, Fabricio Bloisi, group chief executive officer (CEO) of the Dutch technology investor Prosus signaled a sharp acceleration in artificial-intelligence investments across its portfolio in the country.

'Karma': BJP leaders take swipe as Uddhav resigns

'Karma': BJP leaders take swipe as Uddhav resigns

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'Balasaheb Thackeray was a man who could control governments, despite not being in power. On the other hand, his son couldn't even control his party'

4 killed in Jharkhand coal mine collapse during illegal mining

4 killed in Jharkhand coal mine collapse during illegal mining

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Four people died and four others were injured after an abandoned coal mine collapsed during illegal mining in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district. The incident has sparked protests and demands for compensation from the Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL).

Cong's Devti Karma wins Dantewada assembly bypoll

Cong's Devti Karma wins Dantewada assembly bypoll

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Congress's Devti Karma won the bypoll for the seat, reserved for Scheduled Tribes, by a margin of 11,192 votes, a poll official said.

Jan 6 IED blast kingpin also killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Jan 6 IED blast kingpin also killed in Chhattisgarh encounter

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The 31 ultras killed in the February 9 encounter in Bijapur in Chhattisgarh included the mastermind of the January 6 IED blast in which eight security personnel and a civilian lost their lives and several other deadly attacks, a police official said. Among the 31 ultras killed in the encounter was Hunga Karma, who was secretary of the west Bastar division of the outlawed Communist Party of India (Maoist) and carried a reward of Rs 8 lakh on his head. He was the mastermind of the January 6 attack on security personnel. Karma also masterminded the 2006 Murkinar camp attack in which 11 police personnel were killed as well as the 2007 Ranibodli camp attack in which 55 security personnel were killed. Of the 31 killed ultras, 28, including 17 men and 11 women, have been identified and they carried a cumulative reward of Rs 1.10 crore on their heads. Out of the 81 Naxalites gunned down in the state so far this year, 65 were killed in the Bastar division, which comprises Bijapur and six other districts. So far this year, 77 firearms, including two AK-47 rifles, five Self Loading Rifles (SLR) and two INSAS rifles and three.303 rifles, have been recovered following separate encounters in Bastar region, the IG informed.

How To Dress Based On Numerology

How To Dress Based On Numerology

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Let your birth number be your style cheat sheet.

Karma: Telugu's supernatural thriller

Karma: Telugu's supernatural thriller

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Looking at American Sesh Adivi's upcoming film.

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

The Importance Of Being The Dalai Lama

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

One can only sincerely wish the Dalai Lama a very long life at the service of world peace. His presence is much required today on the planet, notes Claude Arpi, who has known His Holiness for more than half a century.

Janhvi-Khushi Get Emotional At Grandmother's Funeral

Janhvi-Khushi Get Emotional At Grandmother's Funeral

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor's mother Nirmal Kapoor passed away aged 90 on Friday, May 2.

'Rohit Bhai Forever'

'Rohit Bhai Forever'

Rediff.com17 May 2025

The rare honour, bestowed while Rohit Sharma is still an active player, sparked an outpouring of admiration and emotion from teammates, coaches, and fellow cricketers.

Karma is for a niche audience

Karma is for a niche audience

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Karma has a new theme and concept as far as Telugu cinema is concerned but doen't offer much entertainment. What it does offer is a slice of Hindu mythology.

Mahendra Karma's final rites performed with state honours

Mahendra Karma's final rites performed with state honours

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The final rites of late Congress leader and founder of controversial anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement Mahendra Karma were performed with state honours at his native village in Dantewada district on Monday.

'Modiji Wanted To Speak To Me'

'Modiji Wanted To Speak To Me'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'You can say it was a moment that can be described as unimaginable or unbelievable.'

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Please don't worry about casualties. It is a professional hazard beyond our control,' wrote Kargil Hero Major Padmapani Acharya in his last letter from the battlefield.

Amazing images of electric car, Fisker Karma

Amazing images of electric car, Fisker Karma

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Fisker Automotive is an American car company, founded in 2007.

'Raj Thackeray is facing wrath of his karma'

'Raj Thackeray is facing wrath of his karma'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'BJP is cutting him down to size as he is trying to emerge a Hindutva national hero.'

Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh due to gas leak

Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh due to gas leak

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within 10 minutes and no casualties were reported.

We still receive threats, need security: Karma's family

We still receive threats, need security: Karma's family

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The family of Congress leader Mahendra Karma, who was killed by Maoists in an attack in Chhattisgarh in May, on Friday said they continue to receive threats from the extremists and demanded security. Accompanied by Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh, Karma's wife Devki, son Deepak and three other sons, met Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and apprised him about the threats the family continues to receive from Naxals.

Chhattisgarh: Mahendra Karma's wife fights to redeem chequered legacy

Chhattisgarh: Mahendra Karma's wife fights to redeem chequered legacy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

For Mahendra Karma's wife, the November 11 election is a battle to redeem the legacy of the 'Bastar Tiger' who founded the Salwa Judum and was considered a symbol of the tribals' fight back against Maoists before he was killed along with top Chhattisgarh Congress leaders in May.

The High Stakes In Dalai Lama's Succession

The High Stakes In Dalai Lama's Succession

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

On July 2 or July 6, the Dalai Lama will reveal his mind on his successor. This makes Beijing extremely nervous as the Communist regime fully realises the importance of controlling the next Dalai Lama, points out Claude Arpi.

Kumbh stampede bodies thrown in river: Jaya Bachchan

Kumbh stampede bodies thrown in river: Jaya Bachchan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The deadly stampede at the Maha Kumbh, leading to the deaths of at least 30 people, resonated in both Houses of Parliament on Monday, with Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and other Opposition leaders demanding a list of the deceased.

Leicester's success a divine right after good karma?

Leicester's success a divine right after good karma?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Good karma is what will land Leicester their first English Premier League title.

Atishi, 3 AAP ministers win amid BJP's sweep in Delhi

Atishi, 3 AAP ministers win amid BJP's sweep in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Amid the Bharatiya Janata Party's sweeping victory in the Delhi assembly polls, Chief Minister Atishi and three ministers in the outgoing Aam Aadmi Party government -- Gopal Rai, Mukesh Ahlawat and Imran Hussain -- managed to secure wins on Saturday, offering a rare consolation for the party as its big guns, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, suffered defeats.

BJP used Raj Thackeray as pawn, will have to pay for his own karma: NCP

BJP used Raj Thackeray as pawn, will have to pay for his own karma: NCP

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Maharashtra NCP's chief spokesperson Mahesh Tapase also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of following the use-and-throw policy and added that Raj Thackeray "will have to pay for his own karma".

Masala Entertainment On OTT This Week

Masala Entertainment On OTT This Week

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Action, romance, comedy, it's raining masala entertainment on OTT this week.

Karma: Well worth a watch

Karma: Well worth a watch

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

After doing the rounds of international film festivals and winning a bunch of awards, Karma releases in India today. Watch it if you enjoy short films and don't mind a slightly predictable storyline.

Karma was accompanied by only 6 guards when Naxals attacked

Karma was accompanied by only 6 guards when Naxals attacked

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Mahendra Karma, former Chhattisgarh home minister, slain by Naxals along with 26 others, had Z-plus security with 16 armed guards but was accompanied by only six guards when he was attacked.

Staines murder: SC asks Odisha to decide on remission plea of Dara Singh

Staines murder: SC asks Odisha to decide on remission plea of Dara Singh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Odisha government to decide within six weeks on a plea for remission filed by Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving a life sentence for the murders of Australian missionary Graham Stuart Staines and his two sons in 1999. Singh, who has spent over 24 years in prison, claims to have "repented" his actions and seeks an opportunity to reform his character. The court issued the notice after Singh argued that he has already served more than the required period of sentence and that his right to liberty is being jeopardized by the delay in processing his plea.

'I'm The Only Acknowledged Dalit In All Of Hindi Cinema History'

'I'm The Only Acknowledged Dalit In All Of Hindi Cinema History'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'If you look around the world at people of colour, religion, caste, sexuality or any of the marginalised communities, we are always talking in numbers.' 'We are always assigning them a statistic.' 'That is an easy way to assuage your urban guilt. Because you hide your apathy with hollow sympathy.' 'We are, in a way, making them invisible.'

A Father-Son's Pilgrimage To The Maha Kumbh

A Father-Son's Pilgrimage To The Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'As I entered the water at the Sangam, my son held my hand, offering support.' 'It was a powerful moment of connection not only to the Divine but also to my son, reinforcing his role as a pillar of support in my life,' says Arun Khanna.

Udit Narayan's Narrow Escape

Udit Narayan's Narrow Escape

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'When such a life-changing experience happens, you sit back and question your entire life.'

Wonderful Music To Make Your Day!

Wonderful Music To Make Your Day!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Maestro Imran Khan seeks to bring this rich musical heritage, infused with his own unique folk fusion style, to a broader audience.

McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

McLaren suffer as Verstappen wins in Qatar

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday with the battle for the constructor's title going down to next weekend's Abu Dhabi season-ender

Attack was aimed at 'punishing' Karma and Patel, claim Naxals

Attack was aimed at 'punishing' Karma and Patel, claim Naxals

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Claiming responsibility for the deadly attack on a Congress convoy, Maoists on Tuesday said their main objective was to "punish" senior party leaders including Nand Kumar Patel and Mahendra Karma for their "anti-people" policies.

Their religion not in danger, party is: Riteish takes on BJP

Their religion not in danger, party is: Riteish takes on BJP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

People claim their religion is in danger, but it is their party that is in danger, and they are praying to save it, Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh said while campaigning for his brother and Maharashtra Congress leader.

Your Karma awaits you: Rahul to Modi on Rajiv remark

Your Karma awaits you: Rahul to Modi on Rajiv remark

Rediff.com5 May 2019

At a rally in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, Modi targeted the former prime minister while attacking Rahul.

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Indian origin Hindus living in Europe and US are mulling opening overseas chapters of Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' in their countries. On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the idea of opening a Ram Naam Bank was discussed among the devotees in Sweden.

How security forces trapped and killed 31 Naxalites

How security forces trapped and killed 31 Naxalites

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Combat units of the Chhattisgarh police's District Reserve Guard (DRG), Special Task Force (STF) and Bastar Fighters were mobilised from different directions in the area on February 7, the official said.

Naxal attack: Mahendra Karma's PSO succumbs to injuries

Naxal attack: Mahendra Karma's PSO succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Senior Congress leader Mahendra Karma's personal security officer, who was critically injured in the deadly Naxal attack in Bastar, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Raipur on Saturday, taking the death toll in the tragedy to 28.

'Subhash Ghai Made Me'

'Subhash Ghai Made Me'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'Being signed on as the leading man of Hero came to me like a bolt out of the blue.'