News for 'Mahakali'

Like Akshaye Khanna's Shukracharya Look In Mahakali?

Like Akshaye Khanna's Shukracharya Look In Mahakali?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

Akshaye Khanna makes a striking Telugu cinema debut as the formidable Shukracharya in the newly unveiled glimpse of Mahakali.

High alert in Nepal as 3 major rivers swell amid rains

High alert in Nepal as 3 major rivers swell amid rains

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Nepalese authorities have issued a flood alert for central, western, and eastern parts of the country as water levels in major rivers like Sun Koshi, Budhi Gandaki, Mahakali, and Marsyangdi have crossed alert and danger levels due to continuous monsoon rainfall, urging residents to remain vigilant.

Bhoomi Shetty Is A Boho Goddess!

Bhoomi Shetty Is A Boho Goddess!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Bhoomi Shetty is stepping into Mahakali as Maha, a woman destined to embody the fierce power of Goddess Kali. And if her off-screen style is anything to go by, she's more than ready for the role.

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

Sriya Reddy Is Not To Be Messed With!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

Sriya Reddy has never really done the sweet 'n' simple thing. Even before Mahakali put her in the spotlight, her fashion choices have had a certain don't-mess-with-me energy.

Nepal floods: Death toll surges to 1,344; around 5,000 still missing

Nepal floods: Death toll surges to 1,344; around 5,000 still missing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has reached 1,344, with rescue teams continuing to search for approximately 5,000 missing individuals, including foreign nationals, as identification of victims proves challenging due to the condition of recovered bodies.

Nepal floods: 1,050 dead, search on for 4,000 missing as rivers swell

Nepal floods: 1,050 dead, search on for 4,000 missing as rivers swell

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has surged to 1,050, with nearly 4,000 people, including foreigners and security personnel, still missing. Rescuers are struggling with intermittent rainfall, rising river levels, and difficult terrain, while expert teams from India and China assist in operations, particularly at hydropower project sites where many workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels.

India-Nepal Boundary Dispute Needs Solution

India-Nepal Boundary Dispute Needs Solution

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

The boundary mess between India and Nepal needs a solution in a manner as mentioned by Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal: 'On evidence not emotions', counsels Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung (retd).

Nepal seeks diplomatic solution to border dispute with India

Nepal seeks diplomatic solution to border dispute with India

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Nepal has reiterated its commitment to resolving the border issue with India through diplomatic channels, emphasising historical agreements and understanding.

Kushboo: 'I Don't Want To Be Lost In A Crowd'

Kushboo: 'I Don't Want To Be Lost In A Crowd'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

'Every good, bad, right and wrong were necessary to teach me, and take me where I stand today.'

'Untenable': India rejects Nepal's claim over Kailash Yatra route

'Untenable': India rejects Nepal's claim over Kailash Yatra route

Rediff.com4 May 2026

India has firmly rejected Nepal's objection to the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, dismissing Kathmandu's territorial claims over the region.

Ready For Shah Rukh's King?

Ready For Shah Rukh's King?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Coming up: The Ramayana, the Saiyara stars...

Inside Mumbai's Ancient Mahakali Caves

Inside Mumbai's Ancient Mahakali Caves

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Mumbai's Mahakali or Kondivite Caves have been in existence since the times of the Mauryan empire.

200-Year-Old Border Dispute Sparks India-Nepal Tensions

200-Year-Old Border Dispute Sparks India-Nepal Tensions

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Nepal's claim on Lipulekh and Kalapani reopens a 200-year-old border dispute, while historical maps and treaties show the area belongs to India, asserts Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung (retd).

Nepal challenges India-China border trade deal, reasserts claim on Lipulekh

Nepal challenges India-China border trade deal, reasserts claim on Lipulekh

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Nepal has reiterated its claim over the Lipulekh territory, stating it is an inseparable part of the country, after India and China agreed to resume border trade through the area. The Nepalese government has incorporated the territory into its official map and Constitution. India has rejected Nepal's claims, asserting they are not based on historical facts or evidence.

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

The Painter Who Made A Blockbuster Movie

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'Story-telling is at the core of everything I do.'

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.

Modi to hoist flag atop Gujarat temple after dargah shifts amicably

Modi to hoist flag atop Gujarat temple after dargah shifts amicably

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday unfurl a traditional flag on the famous Mahakali temple in Gujarat's Panchmahal district, after a dargah which stood atop the temple was shifted with the consent of its caretakers.

Ancient Caves In The Heart Of Mumbai

Ancient Caves In The Heart Of Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Mandapeshwar Caves in Borivli, north west Mumbai, located about five minutes away from the Western Express Highway, is one of the city's hidden treasures.

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

'Directors Weren't Noticing Me'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Money was pouring in after Movers & Shakers. At the turn of the millennium, I was voted one of the top 10 Mumbaikars. People joked that even when they switched off their TV sets, I was there! I would ask God if he was compensating me for the loss of Ayush, the greatest tragedy of my life.'

PM unfurls flag atop Gujarat temple after 500-yr-old dargah shifted

PM unfurls flag atop Gujarat temple after 500-yr-old dargah shifted

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Speaking on the occasion, Modi said the flag unfurled at the temple is not just symbol of our spirituality, but shows that our faith remains strong despite passage of centuries, and added that the centres of faith and spiritual glory of India are now being re-established.

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Will These Celebs Appear On Bigg Boss OTT 2?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The official list of contestants is not out yet, but Namrata Thakker digs out some names that are in contention.

SC approves key Mumbai road through private property, says public interest must prevail

SC approves key Mumbai road through private property, says public interest must prevail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said when the public interest is so clearly articulated and is an urgent and pressing exigency, private interests must give way to the extent required.

Lost power after publishing new Nepal map with Kalapani: Ex-PM Oli

Lost power after publishing new Nepal map with Kalapani: Ex-PM Oli

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Former Nepalese prime minister KP Sharma Oli claimed that he was removed from power last year after his government published a new map of Nepal that included Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh as its territories.

'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.'

Nita Ambani offers puja at Hyderabad temple

Nita Ambani offers puja at Hyderabad temple

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Glimpses of Nita Ambani at Balkampet Mahakali Temple.

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Nepal: A dramatic political turn amid a turbulent 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Nepal witnessed political turbulence in 2022 that dramatically turned rivals into allies and throned former guerrilla leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' as the prime minister for a third time, as Kathmandu made efforts to balance ties with immediate neighbours India and China with high-profile talks and visits.

Maoists cast shadow over Pancheshwar dam Project

Maoists cast shadow over Pancheshwar dam Project

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

After a considerable delay, New Delhi now wants to speed up the process of the dam as no significant progress could be made during the last few years due to heightened Maoist activities.

Nepal, India hold high-level talks amidst border row

Nepal, India hold high-level talks amidst border row

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The meeting came days after Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli telephoned his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to greet him on India's 74th Independence Day, in the first high-level contact after bilateral ties came under severe strain following issuance of a new political map by Nepal in May.

Gujarat: 11 devotees killed in stampede

Gujarat: 11 devotees killed in stampede

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

Eleven devotees were killed and several others injured in a stampede at the famous Mahakali temple atop Pavagadh hill in Gujarat on Sunday. The stampede occurred between devotees who were coming down the hill and those who were climbing their way up.

7 killed in Gujarat ropeway mishap

7 killed in Gujarat ropeway mishap

Rediff.com19 Jan 2003

Three cable cars crashed down after the ropeway taking pilgrims to the Mahakali temple snapped in Panchmahals district.

Prachanda escapes bomb blast in western Nepal

Prachanda escapes bomb blast in western Nepal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Maoist supremo Prachanda had a narrow escape when his vehicle was targeted with a roadside bomb in western Nepal on Wednesday.

Nepal's Parliament passes bill to redraw political map

Nepal's Parliament passes bill to redraw political map

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

India last month reacted angrily to Nepal showing the three areas as Nepalese territory in the new map and cautioned the country that saying such "artificial enlargement" of territorial claims will not be acceptable to it. India has been maintaining that these three areas belong to it.

On the Goddess trail in Mumbai

On the Goddess trail in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Arundhuti Dasgupta maps a trail from the southernmost tip to its suburbs.

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'You may be an MP or an MLA; when we go to Bengal, we go as cadre.'

Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes Nepal's PM for 4th time

Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes Nepal's PM for 4th time

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The 70-year-old was the only contender in the election.

Chinese choppers violate Indian air space in Uttarakhand

Chinese choppers violate Indian air space in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The Indian Air Force is probing the incident, an IAF source said.

'21 Indian cities will have zero tap water'

'21 Indian cities will have zero tap water'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'If the government does not take any action soon, 21 cities of India will become like Cape Town, with no water.' 'Four cities -- Delhi, Gurgaon, Meerut and Faridabad -- will suffer the worst.'

'Professor' Modi engages university students in Tokyo

'Professor' Modi engages university students in Tokyo

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday sought to address concerns of international community over India not signing the non-proliferation treaty by saying that the country's commitment to peace and non-violence is engrained in the "DNA of Indian society" which is above any international treaty or processes.

'Everything is political today'

'Everything is political today'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Truth is stranger than fiction. You cannot think these things up.' 'What happens is weird enough.'

Obama watches in awe as India puts up impressive R-day show

Obama watches in awe as India puts up impressive R-day show

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

On display was India's military might and cultural diversity.