Religious places including mosques have been closed for over a month now. And with clerics advising all to stay home and social distancing becoming the norm, people are unable to get together for prayers and Iftar, a ritual of breaking fast every evening, that are a key part of Islam's holiest month.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata, on Saturday.
Former Censor Board chief and Julie 2 producer Pahlaj Nihalani takes on the film industry.
'He has the mental strength and skill to play anybody and any attack.' 'He is a fearless cricketer.'
The Bharatiya Janata Party announced a major organisational reshuffle in the party, appointing Hindu hardliner Keshav Maurya and former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa as state party presidents in Uttar Pradesh and Karntaka respectively.
India's new 'Pistol King' Jitu Rai is not getting carried away by the accolades being showered on him. The Rai 26-year-old shooter who won his first Commonwealth Games gold on debut in the men's 50 metres pistol, though, declares his "time has come" and he's "here to stay".
In-charges and managements of temples, mosques and gurudwaras in the city said preparations are underway to ensure all safety measures are in place as they throw open their doors for the devotees amid the pandemic.
ArcelorMittal on Tuesday said it has cut expenditure on research and development by 4 per cent.
The prime minister appealed to people not to panic, saying thronging shops will pose the risk of spread of COVID-19. 'There is absolutely no need to panic; the Centre and states will work together to ensure availability of essential commodities, medicines, etc,' he said.
"This is a very significant visit," Modi said.
"Hanumanji was a devta, a god and I consider him as god and I worship him.. I am a sportsman and all sportsmen worship power... Humunanji was a symbol of power and strength... He also used to do wrestling and was a sportsman... all wrestlers worship him," Chauhan said in Amroha on Sunday.
'When Julie 2 releases, I will tell you whether I am sanskari or not.'
Irumbu Kuthirai an uninspiring and lacklustre tale of a guilt-ridden biker, who blames himself for a freak bike accident that causes the death of his beloved father.
Wim Koevermans, coach of India's senior football team, tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi that youngsters need to be given the experience of playing at the international level for the game to grow in the country.
'Maybe it's time for Plan B for the film industry.'
Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that steady drizzle resulting in a wet ball made it easier for his batsmen to initiate a successful run-chase against Delhi Daredevils during the back 10 of the innings in New Delhi.
Laxmi Negi picks her All Stars XI after the IPL 2020 league games.
Do our laws really protect our wildlife? What are we doing as citizens to protect our animals?
In Uttarakhand villages, locals have no time for radio and newspapers seldom reach them. But the voter is still aware, say villagers, and Narendra Modi seems to be the man of the moment. Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi reports
'Rafi was singing for Hanuman and I was singing for Ravan.' 'C Ramachandra corrected Rafisaab and he became red in the face.' 'I asked Anna (Ramachandra), "How could you do this?"' 'He replied, "How could I not do this? My song was being spoilt".'
'We can see kids wearing a Barcelona or Spain jersey. I want to see them wearing a Pune Football Club or Dempo jersey.' The All India Football Federation's Technical Director Scott O'Donnell tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi about his plans for Indian soccer.
The Dangal star has some lovely times on the Continent.
The state government has also issued orders on celebration of Independence Day at state madrassas.
'An athlete is never tension-free,' India's champion athlete tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.
A failed marriage and the challenge of raising an autistic son cannot curb Sayuri Dalvi's passion for running, discovers Laxmi Negi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the Dussehra celebrations at Ram Leela maidan in Dwarka and in his address said that India is a land of festivals and that every festival brings our society together. He also urged people to take up and fulfill one mission that would benefit the country.
He started out in 2006 with a solitary football, hoping to change the lives of 18 young boys. Today, Ashok Rathod is helping over 350 youngsters.
Tripathi, with tattoos on her hands, is one of the most influential figures in the LGBT community in India.
Bringing relief to residents in localities swamped with garbage, the sanitation workers of East Delhi Municipal Corporation on Friday called off their strike on a day when Delhi Lt Governor cleared the release of Rs 493 crore for the civic bodies.
At this year's Australian Open, the ladies brought back shorts centrestage.
Evergreen stars honoured at young achievers event.
It all boils down to this last week. As the date for the Mumbai Marathon draws closer, Rediff staffer and first-time marathoner Laxmi Negi braces herself for the event of her life.
Strengthening your leg and core muscles is crucial to run a marathon successfully says Rediff.com staffer Laxmi Negi who is training to run her first full marathon on January 19.
Rediff staffer Laxmi Negi is training to run her first full marathon on January 19. She shares with us her running diary.
Sonu Sood had a special screening for his new film Kung Fu Yoga for his friends in the film fraternity in Mumbai.
Rediff staffer Laxmi Negi is training to run her first full marathon on January 19, 2014. She shares her thoughts on the rigorous run and what motivates her to get out of the bed early in the morning after a strenuous night shift at work.
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