News for 'Mahabharata'

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Hyperbole by our ministers and a few saffronised scientists not only defames Newton and Einstein, but also mocks ancient India's achievements in mathematics, medicine and natural science, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Mohan Babu to play Ravana in new Ramayana

Mohan Babu to play Ravana in new Ramayana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The multi-star and multi-lingual mythological project will be directed by K Raghavendra Rao.

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

The Guru in 'Gurugram'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

More than Guru Dronacharya, the cult of his wife, Kripi, runs stronger in Gurgaon.

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Renaming in Modi's India: From cities to fruits

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Cities, roads, stations rechristened in the time of Modi.

PIX: Bollywood says goodbye to Ravindra Jain

PIX: Bollywood says goodbye to Ravindra Jain

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

A look at the pictures.

Jarasandha, Shashank's latest experiment

Jarasandha, Shashank's latest experiment

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The Kannada director is all set for his action flick.

Trump, Biden campaigns eye the Hindu vote in US

Trump, Biden campaigns eye the Hindu vote in US

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

While the Trump campaign promises that re-electing President Donald Trump will "reduce obstacles to religious freedoms" for Hindus in America, the rival Biden campaign on Tuesday said former vice president Joe Biden has made outreach to the Hindu faith community a priority.

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.

Tripura CM's latest gaffe: Tagore rejected Nobel Prize in protest

Tripura CM's latest gaffe: Tagore rejected Nobel Prize in protest

Rediff.com11 May 2018

On Wednesday, the Tripura chief minister said that famous Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore refused the Nobel Prize in protest against the English.

Why run after govt jobs, open paan shop or breed cows: Tripura CM

Why run after govt jobs, open paan shop or breed cows: Tripura CM

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The CM believes "narrow-minded" ideas like graduates cannot opt for farming or start poultry are the reasons behind unemployment.

What next will Modi and his ministers come up with?

What next will Modi and his ministers come up with?

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Are our ministers having fun at our expense? Any other explanation would suggest 'we are ruled by men whose judgement you cannot trust and whose grasp of reality is questionable,' says Karan Thapar.

Soon, Ramayana, Mahabharat, Gita to be taught in schools, colleges

Soon, Ramayana, Mahabharat, Gita to be taught in schools, colleges

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma said the government will not be deterred by criticism that it was trying to promote RSS ideology.

Prime Minister of India: Rishyashringa or Dhritarashtra?

Prime Minister of India: Rishyashringa or Dhritarashtra?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The prime minister's silence is not a virtue when his integrity is being questioned, says M R Venkatesh.

Why gambling, betting should be legalised in India

Why gambling, betting should be legalised in India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

If the gambling is legalised in a controlled manner in India, thousands of crores (billions) of rupees in black money involved in the illegal gambling activity currently could be made available to the legal economy.

Mukesh Ambani a socialite, Anil an ascetic: Book

Mukesh Ambani a socialite, Anil an ascetic: Book

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Hamish McDonald, whose book on the saga of Reliance was banned in 1998 in India after the corporate house moved court, has come out with the poser in his book -- Mahabharata in Polyester: The Making of World's Richest Brothers and Their Feud -- to be released on September 1 in Australia.

James Cameron hopes to make a film on Indian epics

James Cameron hopes to make a film on Indian epics

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

If there is anything that would convince world famous Hollywood director James Cameron to make a film in India, it would be its popular ancient epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

'They want everybody to look like Hrithik Roshan'

'They want everybody to look like Hrithik Roshan'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Nikitin Dheer talks about his television debut and his journey so far!

Hours after airstrike, PM Modi takes metro ride to ISKCON event

Hours after airstrike, PM Modi takes metro ride to ISKCON event

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Inside the coach, he interacted with some of the commuters and posed with them for pictures.

Resortwear, ethnic, fall: Kabra covers it all

Resortwear, ethnic, fall: Kabra covers it all

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Designer Anand Kabra displayed an impressive array of creations on Day Four of Lakme Fashion Week. Breaking into three distinct lines -- resortwear, fall and ethnic -- all the garments were inspired by the legendary princess Draupadi from the Mahabharata. Take a look.

Relax, capitalism is not the problem

Relax, capitalism is not the problem

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The choice for policy-makers is not between free markets and central planning but in getting the right mix of regulation.

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.

What makes entrepreneurs tick? Gurcharan Das finds

What makes entrepreneurs tick? Gurcharan Das finds

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

In his last bestseller he sought answers to the importance of being good using the epic Mahabharata as a reference point and now author and economist Gurcharan Das sets out to discover success secrets of young entrepreneurs.

PM says Didi politicising Fani, Mamata hits back

PM says Didi politicising Fani, Mamata hits back

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'The condition in Bengal is such that if you chant Jai Shri Ram, you would be put behind bars

Rakhi Sawant will reveal all in Bigg Boss

Rakhi Sawant will reveal all in Bigg Boss

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

'I called Salman Khan's brother Sohail and requested him to put me in Bigg Boss, so that I can revive my career.' 'I told him that I need work and I don't want to get into depression.'

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

To be a dubbing artiste you must be a good actor

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Sanjeet Das, director at Words Infocom one of India's prominent dubbing and voice production houses in Mumbai tells Abhishek Mande how you can become a voice over artistes and busts myths about the industry.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

I stood up for colleague: Jaswant on Advani

I stood up for colleague: Jaswant on Advani

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh has invoked the battle scene from Hindu epic Mahabharata to defend his "covering up" for Leader of Opposition L K Advani during the election campaign, when he had said that the former home minister did not know that he was going with three terrorists in a plane to Kandahar.

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

'Lord Krishna existed. School texts are wrong'

'Lord Krishna existed. School texts are wrong'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

A UK-based nuclear medicine doctor presents his case on the existence of Lord Krishna in a documentary.

Gulaal's music rocks big time!

Gulaal's music rocks big time!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Music director Piyush Mishra makes Gulaal shine with his voice, his words and his creativity. In keeping with the film's heady theme, this is a revolutionary soundtrack.

Ranbir: Rajneeti is my first mature role

Ranbir: Rajneeti is my first mature role

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

The actor on his new movie and why he can't stop gushing about his stunning co-star Katrina Kaif.

CD case: UP govt recommends CBI inquiry

CD case: UP govt recommends CBI inquiry

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

A day after opposition members disrupted assembly proceedings over a CD allegedly containing objectionable references towards the characters in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday recommended a CBI inquiry into the matter.

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Covid cases rise over 600; 1st deaths reported in TN, MP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The 606 positive cases includes 43 foreign nationals, the ministry said. On Tuesday, the number of cases was 519.

UP CM says silence on triple talaq like 'Draupadi' episode

UP CM says silence on triple talaq like 'Draupadi' episode

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Adityanath called for an end to the Muslim practice of 'triple talaq' and advocated implementation of a common civil code in the country.

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'The protests have forced the government to announce that the NRC is not an immediate priority.' 'Even if they are trying to pursue this policy in a different guise, through the NPR, the fact that they have been forced to pause and backtrack at least temporarily shows the positive impact of the protests.' 'Moreover, various state governments have opposed the NPR which cannot be carried out without their cooperation. That is also a success of the protests.' 'The state governments would not have taken this stance against the central government if their hand had not been forced by the popular mood.'

Review: Ghatothkach

Review: Ghatothkach

Rediff.com23 May 2008

It's gladdening to see an animation in Ghatothkach's honour -- a not-too-often-mentioned personality who went against his rakhsas nature epitomising heroic virtue and scrupulous devotion.

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Why Governor Dhankar is shooting darts at elected Mamata

Rediff.com4 May 2020

What makes Dhankar so outspoken? Could it because as governor he will be in the driver's seat if the Trinamool Congress performs below par in the elections next year? Shikha Shalini reports.

Meet the members of Ayodhya Ram temple trust

Meet the members of Ayodhya Ram temple trust

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The government on Wednesday named nine out of 15 members of the 'Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teertha Kshetra' trust constituted for the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya as mandated by the Supreme Court. Here's all you need to know about the members of the trust who have been named so far.