News for 'Kurukshetra'

PHOTO: Tallest national tricolour in Haryana

PHOTO: Tallest national tricolour in Haryana

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday unfurled a national flag being touted as the tallest in the country at famous holy Brahamsarovar area of Kurukshetra.

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Facing water canons, tear-gas, Punjab farmers push to Delhi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

By late evening, a large group of them had reached the road toll plaza at Panipat, about 100 km from Delhi. Bhartiya Kisan Union (Haryana) leader Gurnam Singh said the protesters planned to spend the night there and will resume the march the next morning.

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

After several years of travelling, Guru Nanak settled down at Kartarpur as a farmer. His followers were the first Sikhs of an order that was to prevail for many years to come. A fascinating excerpt from Sikh Heritage: A History of Valour and Devotion.

Review: Big B, Mohanlal shine in Kandahar

Review: Big B, Mohanlal shine in Kandahar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

A better script would have perhaps made the reutrn of Major Mahadevan more appealing.

Shooting with Big B, Mohanlal

Shooting with Big B, Mohanlal

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Ganesh Venkataraman on sharing screen space with Amitabh Bachchan and Mohanlal in the tri-lingual film, Kandahar.

Rains lash Punjab, Haryana; Rivers in spate

Rains lash Punjab, Haryana; Rivers in spate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Incessant rains continued for the second day on Wednesday in most parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh disrupting normal life even as authorities remained on high alert to tackle flood-like situation in several areas, especially parts of Ambala, Kurukshetra, Ludhiana and Patiala.

First look: Big B, Mohan Lal in Kandahar

First look: Big B, Mohan Lal in Kandahar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The tri-lingual film (Malayalam, Hindi and Tamil) directed by Major Ravi is based on the infamous Indian Airlines IC 814 hijacking.

Coming soon: Mohanlal in Kandahar

Coming soon: Mohanlal in Kandahar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The actor is essaying the popular character of Major Mahadevan in Major Ravi's next Malayalam film based on a plane hijacking.

Khap panchayats get support from Congress MP

Khap panchayats get support from Congress MP

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Notorious for their diktats prohibiting same 'gotra' marriages, the Khap panchayats or caste councils of Haryana have got support from Congress Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra, Navin Jindal, who has praised them for rendering yeoman service to the society.

'Govt silent spectator on Punjab, Haryana floods'

'Govt silent spectator on Punjab, Haryana floods'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Cricketer-turned-politician and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Lok Sabha from Amritsar Navjot Singh Sidhu hit out at the Union government and Haryana Chief Minister Bhupender Singh Hooda for their inability to provide immediate relief to thousands of people in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Sirsa and three other districts of Haryana, who have been affected by the recent flash floods caused by breaches in Satluj Yamuna link cannal and Ghaghar river.

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Fatehabad in Haryana has worst air in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Thirteen cities of the country had an average Air Quality Index above 400, which falls in "severe" category, with seven of them in Uttar Pradesh, five in Haryana and one in Bihar, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.

The martys who made the army proud

The martys who made the army proud

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Notionally, the proud Indian Army will be entering its 64th year of existence on January 15, 2011. This is because, in fact, the Indian Army is as old as the idea of India.

MSc and MTech admissions opened

MSc and MTech admissions opened

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Kurukshetra University invites applications for the academic year 2008-09.

The story behind why govt nixed Congress MP Jindal's power project

The story behind why govt nixed Congress MP Jindal's power project

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

The fact that one Congress minister and MP nixed a project being promoted by another MP belonging to the same political party is not the only unusual aspect of this episode. This is also a rare instance of the central government acting on the basis of complaints made by a civil society organisation against a large industrial group.

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO reveals its plan for 2020

After Chandrayaan-2, ISRO reveals its plan for 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The Indian Space Research Organisation has resolved to alight its lander on the lunar surface with Chandrayaan-3 in addition to a maiden solar expedition in 2020.

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Day 19: Farmer leaders on daylong hunger strike

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders on Monday started their day-long hunger strike against the Centre's new farm laws and said protests will be held at all district headquarters later in the day, even as more people are expected to join the ongoing agitation at Delhi border points.

Farmers in Haryana face a dilemma

Farmers in Haryana face a dilemma

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Haryana farmers facing drought-like situation.

Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah

Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The Queen's Baton Relay for 2010 Commonwealth Games would pass through Kurukshetra, Rohtak and Hisar in Haryana between September 26 and September 30 before reaching its final destination Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

Exclusive! Angry BJP MP plans to quit party

Exclusive! Angry BJP MP plans to quit party

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

'I don't believe in jumlebaazi.' 'Kahan hua hai sabka saath, sabka vikas?'

Modi targets Rahul over Robert Vadra: Will jijaji be a chowkidar?

Modi targets Rahul over Robert Vadra: Will jijaji be a chowkidar?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial Narendra Modi on Thursday brought Robert Vadra in the line of fire on controversial land deals, asking Rahul Gandhi whether his brother-in-law would be asked to act as 'chowkidar' (watchman) to guard peoples' land.

Degree in international hospitality

Degree in international hospitality

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Kurukshetra University Kurukshertra and India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) have announced admissions to a degree in hospitality and business management.

Nasscom finishing school for engg students soon

Nasscom finishing school for engg students soon

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Taking a further step towards making engineering students 'industry-ready and thus employable', Nasscom is in the final stages of launching its 'finishing school' courses in seven National Institutes of Technology and at IIT-Roorkee.

Govt to set up finishing schools for graduates

Govt to set up finishing schools for graduates

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

The Ministry of Human Resource Development has decided to start finishing schools which would impart skills to the graduates while also brushing-up their knowledge of core subjects.

Quota row: Jat protesters start returning home

Quota row: Jat protesters start returning home

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Sporadic incidents of arson were on Monday reported as life in violence-torn Haryana limped back to normal with curfew being lifted gradually and Jat protesters starting to lift blockades after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced setting up of a committee to examine the quota demand of the community.

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

This lawyer is all set to take aim on his Asian Games debut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Optimistically preparing to shoot at the Games, air pistol exponent Verma, 29, is a late bloomer.

5 Dera members charged with murder

5 Dera members charged with murder

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

Special Judge, CBI Court, R K Saini framed charges against the five -- Kishan Lal, Avtar Singh, Inder Saini, Jasbir Singh and Sabdil Singh -- in the Ranjeet murder case.

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal led-Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections.

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

New York City Councilman Donovan Philips, who visited Swami Harish Chander Puri to express support, put it down to the surcharged environment created by President Trump.

Jats' demands 'accepted', says Khattar; appeals to end stir

Jats' demands 'accepted', says Khattar; appeals to end stir

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

With the Jat agitation showing no signs of let up, the BJP government in Haryana on Saturday said it has "accepted" the demands of the community.

Saying Namaste With Pride

Saying Namaste With Pride

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Sudhir Bisht remembers how he was looked down upon for greeting a potential customer with a Namaste many years ago and how the tables seem to have turned during the pandemic.

Century's first solar eclipse

Century's first solar eclipse

Rediff.com31 May 2003

The eclipse was visible between 07.35 am to 08.39 am in Delhi, Jaipur, Srinagar, Agra and Haryana.

Gloom descends on village as martyred Mandeep Singh is laid to rest

Gloom descends on village as martyred Mandeep Singh is laid to rest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The residents of the village will not celebrate Diwali as a mark of tribute to the army soldier who was killed and mutilated by Pakistani terrorists.

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Mahabharata: The story of Ashwathama

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Amongst the many characters in the Mahabharata, the impetuous Ashwathama comes across as a warrior lacking maturity and forethought.

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

Yes, there's a rift between Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, says Lalu's daughter

Yes, there's a rift between Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, says Lalu's daughter

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

However, Bharti later claimed that her call for unity among party workers was presented in a distorted manner.

CBI raids residences of Om Prakash Chautala,son

CBI raids residences of Om Prakash Chautala,son

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

The raids were conducted in connection with the Junior Basic Teachers recruitment scam.

Poor narration kills Okkade

Poor narration kills Okkade

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

5-yr-old rescued from 50-feet pit after 2 days

5-yr-old rescued from 50-feet pit after 2 days

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

The boy fell in when he was playing near the pit, which was left open when labourers extracted a pipe from it.