News for 'Mahabharata'

Akbar vs Ramani: Key observations of Delhi court

Akbar vs Ramani: Key observations of Delhi court

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The following are some of the key observations made by a Delhi court while throwing out M J Akbar's criminal defamation case against journalist Priya Ramani over her allegations of sexual harassment.

Tej Pratap alleges Lalu 'held captive', Tejashwi disagrees

Tej Pratap alleges Lalu 'held captive', Tejashwi disagrees

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Lalu, who is in his late 70s and suffers from multiple ailments, had been awarded sentences by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in fodder scam cases.

Coming Soon! The Ramayan Movies

Coming Soon! The Ramayan Movies

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at forthcoming films inspired by the Ramayan.

Rajini calls Modi-Shah duo as 'Krishna and Arjun'

Rajini calls Modi-Shah duo as 'Krishna and Arjun'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

However, "we don't know who is Krishna and who is Arjuna," added the actor, who has said he would launch his political party and contest the 2021 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.

What made Vijay Sethupathi Brilliant in Navarasa

What made Vijay Sethupathi Brilliant in Navarasa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'I always feel I speak best through my silences.'

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

'How much more Indian can my film get?'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.'

A day before quitting, Advani invoked wounded Bhishma Pitamah

A day before quitting, Advani invoked wounded Bhishma Pitamah

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

LK Advani made reference to a wounded Bhishma Pitamah lying on a bed of arrows in a scene in Mahabharata after the sulking BJP veteran, citing ill-health, stayed away from the party executive meet that elevated Narendra Modi on Sunday.

In the name of the father

In the name of the father

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Fathers and sons have had a vexed relationship throughout myth, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Flying kites, visit to mosque: All in a day's work for PM in Indonesia

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is travelling again! The Pradhan Sevak is in Indonesia on the first leg of his three-nation tour to East Asia. This is Modi's first-ever official visit to Indonesia and before the visit, the PM hoped that the meet would cement the political, economic and strategic interest of the two friendly maritime neighbours.

Aamir Khan eyes the Mahabharat

Aamir Khan eyes the Mahabharat

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

After the success of Ghajini, Aamir Khan is looking for new challenges. And what better challenge than the great Indian epic?

Arjun: The Warrior Prince is a must watch

Arjun: The Warrior Prince is a must watch

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The film has some great animation, and a good story as well.

Sita's birth proves IVF-like tech existed during Ramayana days: UP dyCM

Sita's birth proves IVF-like tech existed during Ramayana days: UP dyCM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

"Your Google has started now, but our Google started a long time back. Narad Muni was the epitome of information. He could reach anywhere and transfer a message from one place to another by saying 'Narayana' three times," he said.

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Did India discover flight before the Wrights?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'There is enough proof of science-driven research in the India of early centuries,' argues Kumar Abhishek.

Karnan review

Karnan review

Rediff.com19 May 2021

After Aadukalam and Asuran, this is another film Dhanush is going to be proud of, says Divya Nair.

WATCH: The Indian rap queen with a sexy voice

WATCH: The Indian rap queen with a sexy voice

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

International hip-hop artiste Raja Kumari talks about fighting criticism, her love for India and finding the country's next big talent.

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The ultimate consequences of Rahul Gandhi's yatra may be known only in 2024, points out Dr Sudhir Bisht.

If I were dictator, I would introduce Gita in std I: SC judge

If I were dictator, I would introduce Gita in std I: SC judge

Rediff.com2 Aug 2014

Supreme Court judge Justice A R Dave on Saturday said that Indians should revert to their ancient traditions, and texts such as Mahabharata and Bhagwad Gita should be introduced to children at an early age.

Trial court treated defamation case as sexual harassment: Akbar

Trial court treated defamation case as sexual harassment: Akbar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought journalist Priya Ramani's stand on former Union minister M J Akbar's appeal against a trial court verdict in his criminal defamation case against her over sexual harassment allegations on the grounds that it was "based on surmises and conjecture".

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Why I Quit The ED To Join Politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'I had done 23 years of very satisfying service -- 10 years in the police and 13 years in the Enforcement Directorate.' 'I had done law enforcement and thought the next step should be towards contributing to make good laws.'

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The sari is woven faced down, with a mirror placed on the ground to keep track of the progress and accuracy of design

How often has Akshay played a cop?

How often has Akshay played a cop?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at Akki's various cop roles through the years, and realises that he's played one as many as 17 times!

'Audience is not waiting for another Baahubali'

'Audience is not waiting for another Baahubali'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'They are waiting for the kind of experience they had in the film, the kind of emotion they felt in the film.'

Diwali Special: 6 Lessons from Superheroes

Diwali Special: 6 Lessons from Superheroes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

The Ramayan offers important life lessons.

Farmers' movement likely to continue till govt brings law on MSP

Farmers' movement likely to continue till govt brings law on MSP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of the agitating unions, is meeting on Sunday to decide on the next course of action, including on the MSP issue and the proposed daily tractor march to Parliament during the upcoming Winter Session, SKM core committee member Darshan Pal said.

Cong slams Rajini for likening PM, Shah to Krishna, Arjuna

Cong slams Rajini for likening PM, Shah to Krishna, Arjuna

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Dear Mr Rajinikanth, please read Mahabharat again, please go through it again properly

What kind of a man was Ram?

What kind of a man was Ram?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Watch novelist Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni explain Sita's story.

Pak, China may have released poisonous gas to pollute air in India: BJP leader

Pak, China may have released poisonous gas to pollute air in India: BJP leader

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Sharda said Pakistan was frustrated ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah took charge and was resorting to all sorts of tactics against India as it could not register a single victory in any battle.

Time for another lockdown like 2020: HC to Maha govt

Time for another lockdown like 2020: HC to Maha govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"At least for 15 days if people stay strictly indoors, like last year, we may expect better results. Please advise your government," the high court said.

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Veteran doctor and educationist from Karnataka Belle Monappa Hegde and archaeology legend B B Lal were also given the Padma Vibhushan awards.

'BJP like Duryodhana, but AAP has Krishna on its side'

'BJP like Duryodhana, but AAP has Krishna on its side'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

It's BJP's religion to attack others, says Arvind Kejriwal.

Priyanka likens Modi to Duryodhana; Shah hits back

Priyanka likens Modi to Duryodhana; Shah hits back

Rediff.com7 May 2019

She dared PM to fight the polls on issues like development rather than "divert" the people's attention.

Diana Hayden didn't deserve Miss World title: Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb

Diana Hayden didn't deserve Miss World title: Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

He said he failed to understand the "process of judgement" of the crowning of the Miss World contest in 1997, in which Diana Hayden had got the award.

The colour of inclusion

The colour of inclusion

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Inclusion has never been a straight road and stories from ancient cultures show it has always been a struggle to accord equal status to all genders and species, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Punjabis, Jats physically strong but have less brains: Tripura CM

Punjabis, Jats physically strong but have less brains: Tripura CM

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Earlier, too, Biplab Deb has courted controversies on several occasions. In 2018, he said internet and satellite television existed in the time of the Mahabharata.

Why did Harsh Vardhan write that obnoxious letter?

Why did Harsh Vardhan write that obnoxious letter?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'Evidently, something has gone terribly wrong in the state of the Indian Union.' 'The rulers seem nervous that the pandemic is spinning out of control,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mamata playing politics with the dead: Modi

Mamata playing politics with the dead: Modi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Modi later contended at a rally at Gangarampur in Dakshin Dinajpur, that Banerjee has been abusing him almost every other day as he raises questions on Trinamool Congress track record of "corruption".

Party workers feel I'm being sidelined: Pankaja Munde

Party workers feel I'm being sidelined: Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

She hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda as her leaders.

Yashwant Sinha shares dais with Kejriwal, Manish Tewari; BJP fumes

Yashwant Sinha shares dais with Kejriwal, Manish Tewari; BJP fumes

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

BJP says Sinha has found a new ally in the Congress.

Mahabharat, Ramayana are full of incidents of violence: Yechury

Mahabharat, Ramayana are full of incidents of violence: Yechury

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Yechury recounted the non-violent traditions of the country citing the Maurya Empire's acceptance of the Buddhist philosophy.