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Lord Noon's Bombay Halwa launches Royal Halal in UK

Lord Noon's Bombay Halwa launches Royal Halal in UK

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Royal Halal is a range of premium frozen ready-cooked meals that promises quality and the authentic taste of home-cooked food, Noon told reporters after the launch.

Modi to hoist saffron flag at Ayodhya's Ram temple on Tuesday

Modi to hoist saffron flag at Ayodhya's Ram temple on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The flag will rise atop a 'shikhar' constructed in the traditional North Indian Nagara architectural style, while the surrounding 800-metre Parkota, a circumambulatory enclosure built around the temple, designed in the South Indian architectural tradition, showcases the temple's architectural diversity, it said.

I'm so glad he didn't...: Erika Kirk on Charlie's death

I'm so glad he didn't...: Erika Kirk on Charlie's death

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The night before Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika and their daughter slept in their bed, while Charlie stayed in their daughter's bedroom to ensure he got a "good night's sleep" before his speaking engagement.

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Kashmir cut off from rest of India; Yamuna threatens Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Incessant rains and flooding have caused widespread disruption in northern India, with states like Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir facing landslides, road closures, and displacement. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath of the deluge.

Only Siraj Clung To Belief. He Made Magic

Only Siraj Clung To Belief. He Made Magic

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

A 2-2 series result seems fair, for a 1-3 loss would have been cruelly unjust --- especially to Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in the series for 23 wickets and never seemed to give up belief.

Sir Noon's nomination for peerage unlikely: Report

Sir Noon's nomination for peerage unlikely: Report

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Three other Labour donors, including NRI entrepreneur Chai Patel who secretly loaned the party £ 4.5 million, have already been blocked by the Commission after being nominated as peers by Downing Street.

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar reopened after 46 years

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The reopening of the Ratna Bhandar became a major political issue during the recently held assembly elections in the state.

Ram Lalla's 'Surya Tilak' done at Ayodhya temple on Ram Navami

Ram Lalla's 'Surya Tilak' done at Ayodhya temple on Ram Navami

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A beam of sunlight fell directly on Ram Lalla's idol at the new temple in Ayodhya on noon Wednesday, marking the 'Surya Tilak' of the idol on the first Ram Navami since its consecration.

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

This would be the first Ram Navami since the consecration of the Ram idol at the new temple, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22. The system was tested by the scientists on Tuesday.

Jodi Breakers cast seeks lord Ganesha's blessings

Jodi Breakers cast seeks lord Ganesha's blessings

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Bipasha Basu and R Madhavan hope for some divine intervention for their upcoming film.

Pomp, 'dahi handi' and devotion: Nation celebrates Lord Krishna's birth

Pomp, 'dahi handi' and devotion: Nation celebrates Lord Krishna's birth

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the glimpses of the celebrations.

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'Are we expected to merely sit outside and applaud when the prime minister installs the idol of Ram Lalla?

Puri temple implements mandatory dress code for devotees; bans gutkha, pan

Puri temple implements mandatory dress code for devotees; bans gutkha, pan

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A Shree Jagannath Temple Administration official said devotees will be required to wear "decent clothes" to enter the shrine.

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

It is the first annual pilgrimage season at the hill temple after the coronavirus outbreak and authorities have decided to restrict the number of devotees to 1,000 per day and to 2,000 on weekends.

Driving the 'lord of the jungle'

Driving the 'lord of the jungle'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The Jeep Compass is an absolute thrill on all kinds of terrain because it's here that it shows off its four-wheel drive capability, says a delighted P Tharyan.

'Lord Ram burned down Ravan's Lanka today'

'Lord Ram burned down Ravan's Lanka today'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com recaps emotions on a day that Bihar waited with bated breath.

Now, Modi to lecture UK on India's future

Now, Modi to lecture UK on India's future

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

The ball was set rolling by the Opposition party's Labour Friends of India when its chairman, Barry Gardiner MP, sent a letter to Modi last week inviting him to the House of Commons to speak on 'The Future of Modern India'.

Complete Gyanvapi mosque survey by May 17, orders court, refuses to replace official

Complete Gyanvapi mosque survey by May 17, orders court, refuses to replace official

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The court also directed for completion of the survey by May 17 and submission of its report, Abhay Nath Yadav, who is representing the Gyanvapi mosque management committee, said.

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

'Won't compromise on Maha's pride': MVA holds 'Halla Bol' rally

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Thackeray accused the Eknath Shinde-led government of being ideologically bankrupt.

Can Jagdeep Dhankar Handle The Rajya Sabha?

Can Jagdeep Dhankar Handle The Rajya Sabha?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Running a fractious House full of members every bit as well versed in parliamentary law as the chair, has, in the past, reduced several Rajya Sabha chairmen to tears.

President offers prayers at Somnath temple

President offers prayers at Somnath temple

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

President offers prayers at Somnath temple

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

University of East London honours Subhash Chandra

University of East London honours Subhash Chandra

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Subhash Chandra, Chairman, Zee & Essel Group has received the Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of East London (UEL).

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

UK: Inquiry holds up announcement of new peers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

The awarding of life peerage to 28 persons, including non resident Indian entrepreneurs Sir Gulam Noon, Chai Patel and Sandip Verma has been held up following an inquiry into allegations of "honours for cash" by the official honours watchdog.

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The nine-day Mahamaham festival, known as the 'Kumbh Mela of the south', concluded In Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu on Monday, with conduct of the most important event 'theerthavari', witnessed by lakhs of people.

REDIFF ARCHIVES: 'The most boring person is one who plays safe'

REDIFF ARCHIVES: 'The most boring person is one who plays safe'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Mumbai-origin Gulam Kaderbhoy Noon, who migrated to Britain with little funds and went on to found several Indian food companies that made him known as Britain's first 'Curry King', died on Tuesday at the age of 79 after he surrendered in his battle against liver cancer.

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'

These lifeguards keep watch over Mumbai's Ganesh devotees

These lifeguards keep watch over Mumbai's Ganesh devotees

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

As Mumbaities bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the final day of the festival, Rediff's Hitesh Harisinghani and Satish Bordes speak to lifeguards of city's beaches.

Selja row: Congress disrupts RS, seeks Modi's apology

Selja row: Congress disrupts RS, seeks Modi's apology

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Vice chairman of the Dwarkadheesh Devsthan Samiti says there was nothing 'humiliating' in being asked about caste at a Hindu shrine.

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Malls, hotels, religious places open as Unlock 1 begins

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

As the number of cases crossed 2,56,000 with more than 7,100 fatalities, according to Union health ministry figures, and the country made a calibrated exit from the lockdown in non-containment zones, shop shutters in many malls went up for the first time since March 25 but the sprawling retail places were eerily empty.

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Cow important part of India's culture, rural economy: Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Modi stressed his government has created a 'security cover' to ensure good heath of children and mothers during the past 55 month of his rule.

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Journalist Anita Saluja was one of the last persons to meet Sushma Swaraj on August 6. She spent nearly an hour chatting with the late leader, which is why her sudden death later in the evening came as an unexpected shock for her. She talks to Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com about her association with Sushma Swaraj over the last few decades.

BJP, SP clash over VHP's Ayodhya yatra in Parliament

BJP, SP clash over VHP's Ayodhya yatra in Parliament

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Vishwa Hindu Parishad's controversial Ayodhya yatra rocked Parliament on Monday with both Houses being disrupted repeatedly due to clashes between Samajwadi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party as demands were made for dismissal of the Uttar Pradesh government.

The day the Dalai Lama came to India

The day the Dalai Lama came to India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Claude Arpi's fascinating account of the Dalai Lama's arrival in Tawang in March 1959.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Sheena Bora Trial: The Very Co-operative Witness

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Devulkar had a certain abnormal vagueness about him that was unreal and defied belief. That came across in both his slightly too easy-going, extra-cooperative manner and the ragged nature of his testimony.

Triple talaq: The rot runs deep

Triple talaq: The rot runs deep

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Most incidents of triple talaq are eloquent examples of the failure of Muslim society to instil in its men the teachings of the Quran; instead, they end up relying on the Quran's interpretation by local maulanas, says Ziya US Salam.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Many pictures showed The Skeleton Named Sheena. For the purpose of the photographs, the skeleton had been re-assembled and looked straight at the camera.

Monsoon havoc claims more lives in north, toll over 138

Monsoon havoc claims more lives in north, toll over 138

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Flash floods and landslips triggered by the monsoon fury left eight more persons dead, taking the number of people killed in calamity-hit Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to 138 even as 2700 pilgrims and locals were rescued from Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts.