'His campaign reached into every community, every constituency, with a unifying platform of affordability.' 'Zohran began by listening to Trump supporters and brought many of them to his side because they too care about affordability.' 'Care for the poor is a tenet of every faith; this is the best platform to unite us.'
Offer Lord Ganesh a wholesome kheer made from almond milk, brown rice and jaggery.
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Artist Santosh Kambli gives finishing touches to the Thailand Cha Raja idol of Lord Ganesh in Mumbai, July 19, 2022.
Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument's rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers.
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Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Ganesh Utsav, Maharashtra's celebration of the God of New Beginnings, begins on Ganesh Chaturthi, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, and will be celebrated for 10 days, until Anant Chaturthi, Friday, September 2022, the day of visarjan (immersion).
Celebs get into the Ganesh Chaturthi spirit.
'All the good in our family began with His arrival. For 20 years we have brought Him home with love and reverence.' As Mumbai readies to celebrate its biggest festival, a look at Ganeshutsav through the eyes of a devotee.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde appears to catch up with old acquaintances and make new friends during Ganesh Utsav.
Welcoming Ganpati home, Bollywood style!
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who created a political flutter with his appeal to incorporate images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh on currency notes, has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi pushing forward the demand.
Ganesha "Mumbaicha Raja" arrives at Lalbaug Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, Ganeshgalli a day before, here is the first look.
Welcome the God of wealth, prosperity, wisdom and knowledge with his favourite food -- sweets!
While acknowledging that they needed strong allies for a chance in the assembly polls, AIADMK cadres seemingly prefer actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to the BJP, owing to the latter's 'communal agenda' and consequent hardline Hindutva image, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.
While the administration has imposed strict restrictions on immersion of Ganesh idols in all cities, devotees were seen taking one last glimpse of Lord Ganesha on the last day of the ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi.
The stamps are not merely a piece of paper or artwork but they are a miniature form of epics and great ideas, he said in a video message.
Over the decades, visiting different Lord Ganeshas across the city has become a tradition of sorts for Mumbaikars. Here are some of the much-loved Lord Ganpatis that visit the city annually.
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
The United States has handed over to India 297 antiquities, which were smuggled out of the country, during the ongoing visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an official statement said on Sunday.
You can e-mail your pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (My Lord Ganesha Pix) with your name, location, details about your Lord Ganesha and what this festival means to you. We will publish the best entries right here on Rediff.com.
Film folk celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing Lord Ganesha home and making beautiful memories on social media.
Husband Abhishek Bachchan was not seen with her.
Like every year, Shilpa Shetty danced to dhol beats and welcomed Lord Ganesha home with gusto on Ganesh Chaturthi.
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Hyderabad residents are drawn to an eco-friendly Ganesh idol made out of 17,000 coconuts.
The festival culminates on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols of Lord Ganesh are taken to nearby water bodies and immersed.
'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'
Amid chants of vedic hymns, Sriram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik along with his supporters installed the idol of Lord Ganesha and offered prayers on the occasion.
Some more glimpses of Lord Ganesha as The God Of New Beginnings arrives in different localities of Mumbai.
Here is a different but classical kind of modak to try this Ganesh Puja season 2022.
GaneshUtsav has begun and social media is flooded with pictures of celebrities welcoming Lord Ganesha home.
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Maharashtra Forest Minister and BJP leader Ganesh Naik will hold a 'janata darbar' in Thane, a stronghold of Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena president Eknath Shinde, amid speculation of unease within the ruling Mahayuti alliance. The event, which will be held near the collector's office in Thane city, is being seen by some political circles as a direct challenge to the Shiv Sena's influence in the area. The BJP and Shiv Sena have been experiencing tensions in their relationship for the past few weeks, which came to the forefront with Shinde's recent warning to not take him lightly. The rivalry between Naik and Shinde goes back several years, with both competing to increase their influence in Thane. The event has been downplayed by Shiv Sena leaders, who emphasize that it is simply a public hearing to address grievances. However, the timing of the event and the recent tensions between the BJP and Shiv Sena have fueled speculation about its political significance.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani joins the Patkar family as they say goodbye to Lord Ganesha.
The Kumars, like everyone else in Mumbai, are celebrating Ganesh Utsav with dance, excitement, food and of course, prayer.
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