News for 'Maharaja'

Onboard India's most expensive train

Onboard India's most expensive train

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

The Royale Indian Rail Tours offers one of the most luxurious train journeys across India's most beautiful locales.

Check out Ravi Teja's Sarocharu

Check out Ravi Teja's Sarocharu

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Sarocharu is scheduled to release on December 21.

Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Devotees burst into ecstasy as SC allows Rath Yatra

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Chants of 'Jai Jagannath' rent the air all over as the news about the Supreme Court giving its nod for holding the world famous car festival in the pilgrim town reached the state bringing cheers among people, irrespective of caste, creed and religion.

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The first club from Jammu and Kashmir to qualify for the I-League is slowly building up

Dreamliner to ply on domestic routes soon

Dreamliner to ply on domestic routes soon

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Air India's new Boeing 787 Dreamliner will start flying on domestic routes from September 19, with the airline hoping that the fuel-efficient aircraft will bring back its good old 'Maharaja' days by saving costs.

Rahul's Tripura campaign pulls in huge crowds

Rahul's Tripura campaign pulls in huge crowds

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Members of the Congress party and its supporters were enthused to see the party's vice president Rahul Gandhi and the young titular king of Tripura, Maharaja Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, share the dais at an election rally.

'Several positives' in Kashmir move, says Karan Singh

'Several positives' in Kashmir move, says Karan Singh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

His statement comes two days after the Congress Working Committee deplored the manner in which the government stripped J&K of its special status by scrapping provisions of Article 370, and bifurcated the state.

What SC verdict on world's richest temple means

What SC verdict on world's richest temple means

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'When you have a committee, there will not be any autocracy.' 'It means one person cannot take any decision on the temple.'

3 days into power, BJP govt scraps Tipu Jayanti in K'taka

3 days into power, BJP govt scraps Tipu Jayanti in K'taka

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Tipu Sultan is a controversial figure in Kodagu district as Kodavas (Coorgis), a martial race, believe thousands of their men and women were seized and held captive during his occupation and subjected to torture, death and forcible conversion to Islam.

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

How realtors have profited from rising India, China

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

This extract from The $10 Trillion Prize demonstrates how property developers have profited from the rising affluence in India and China.

Why did Pakistan change Gilgit Baltistan's status?

Why did Pakistan change Gilgit Baltistan's status?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Pakistan perceives that if it had declared Gilgit-Baltistan, PoK or both, which are only a part of the territories of J&K, as legitimate provinces of Pakistan it would weaken its case for the entire J&K and lead to legal complications, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

MS Dhoni nominated for Padma Bhushan honour

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Dhoni is already a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna, Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Padma Shri award.

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Contempt pleas against Karni Sena, 4 states for violence over Padmaavat

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

The SC to hear 2 separate case against four state governments and Karni Sena.

SC rejects plea to cancel Padmaavat's CBFC certificate

SC rejects plea to cancel Padmaavat's CBFC certificate

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

"Maintaining law and order is not our job. That is the job of the state. Prayer rejected," the bench said while refusing to accord urgent hearing on the fresh plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Nirav Modi's paintings auctioned for Rs 59.37 crore

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

As many as 68 artworks went under the hammer on Tuesday evening and included works by the greats like Raja Ravi Varma, V S Gaitonde, F N Souza, Jogen Chowdhury, and Akbar Padamsee among others.

Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka amid BJP protests

Tipu Jayanti celebrations in Karnataka amid BJP protests

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Elaborate security arrangements have been made in districts like Kodagu and Chitradurga, coastal regions among others, where local communities are opposed to the celebrations.

Modi kicks off air service for 'people who wear Hawaii chappals'

Modi kicks off air service for 'people who wear Hawaii chappals'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Regional connectivity will bring development to tier-2 and tier-3 cities which are becoming "growth engines", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while inaugurating the first flight under UDAN.

Can the Dreamliner become AI's magic weapon?

Can the Dreamliner become AI's magic weapon?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

The Dreamliner will allow Air India to finally match the right kind of routes with the right kind of planes, while launching new ones. Some say it won't solve the airline's problems.

Meet the people who drive the Indian luxury market

Meet the people who drive the Indian luxury market

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

It's a closed club. No real estate developer or retailer who may have made serious money recently can get into luxury. The domain is reserved for those who are exposed to these brands and understand their finer aspects.

My Father Jagdeep

My Father Jagdeep

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'When he came to Bombay, he lived on the streets with his mother.' 'He had to sell whatever little they had in their bags -- their clothes, his toys.' 'When they did not have money, a bakery would sell the bread crumbs fallen on the floor for one paisa in a newspaper.' 'But before eating, they had to take out the rat and cockroach shit from the crumbs.'

Separatist strike call disrupts normal life in Kashmir valley

Separatist strike call disrupts normal life in Kashmir valley

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Normal life was disrupted on Tuesday in Kashmir due to a strike called by separatists in protest against the landing of army in the valley on this day in 1947.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

This Rolls-Royce may fetch pound 400,000

This Rolls-Royce may fetch pound 400,000

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

The vehicle once belonged to Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV.

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Army's Northern Command celebrates 68th Infantry Day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

To honour the supreme sacrifice of the infantry in fighting the Pakistani raiders in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947, the Indian Army on Tuesday celebrated its 68th Infantry Day with traditional solemnity and gaiety all across the Northern Command.

India must never forget October 22,1947

India must never forget October 22,1947

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India should observe October 22 as Kashmir Martyrs Day to pay tribute to those who lost their lives to Paakistan's State terrorism, suggests Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

'Wanted to float new party but never wanted to join BJP'

'Wanted to float new party but never wanted to join BJP'

Rediff.com17 May 2017

"They have produced stale news. This is two years ago when there were differences in the Congress and I said I will form my own party. Where is the question of joining the BJP? I think there are too many channels and there is too little news," he said.

Air India will NOT be privatised, says govt

Air India will NOT be privatised, says govt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Crying foul, the Opposition on Friday alleged in the Lok Sabha that there was a deliberate design to make state carrier Air India bankrupt in order to privatise it, prompting the government to rule out privatisation and promise administrative and monetary steps to turn it around.

Readers recommend colleges in Gujarat

Readers recommend colleges in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present the responses we recieved for colleges in Gujarat.

Vladimir Putin showers Dr Singh with gifts

Vladimir Putin showers Dr Singh with gifts

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Surprising even his own protocol men, Putin gave Dr Singh an artwork about Tsarevich, who later became Nicholas II, which was a work of art of the Maharajas of Benares reflecting the connection of two royalties.

Meet the real-life Rocket Singhs!

Meet the real-life Rocket Singhs!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Sensing the urgent need in his hometown, Mysore Institute of Technology student Ajay Kiran decided to set up an events management company in Mysore. In less than a year, the company has organised more than 85 events and is hungry for more.

Hindu leader's kidnapping sparks protests in Pak

Hindu leader's kidnapping sparks protests in Pak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

An octogenarian Hindu spiritual leader was kidnapped along with his companions in Pakistan's Balochistan province, sparking angry protests from the community members across the state.

Don't want compensation, only justice: Mandsaur rape victim's father

Don't want compensation, only justice: Mandsaur rape victim's father

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The girl's father told reporters at the hospital that his family wants death sentence for the accused.

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Why China, Pakistan want Gilgit Baltistan

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Gilgit Baltistan's large frontage with Kashmir and Ladakh across Kargil and the Siachen Glacier gives Pakistan and China the perceived scope for conduct of collusive operations against India and wrest control of the major course of the Indus and Shyok, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Direct selling agents, RIP

Direct selling agents, RIP

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Third-party sales force in financial sector dying slow death.

Can you resist these food pix?

Can you resist these food pix?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Omar administration packs its bags for Srinagar

Omar administration packs its bags for Srinagar

Rediff.com1 May 2011

The Civil Secretariat closed in Jammu on April 29 and will reopen in Srinagar on May 9. It will close here in late October and reopen in Jammu in the first week of November.

The STUNNING Rolls Royce 'Tiger car' up for auction

The STUNNING Rolls Royce 'Tiger car' up for auction

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

A blazing red Rolls-Royce customised with a machine gun for Umed Singh II, the erstwhile Maharaja of Kota, who is said to have used the car for hunting tigers, is now up for auction.

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

How the Tablighi Jamaat was born

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Tablighi Jamaat avoided confrontation, stayed clear of conversion of non-Muslims, abjured politics and focused only on religious attainment. >A fascinating excerpt from Ziya Us Salam's Inside The Tablighi Jamaat.