News for 'Mela'

Learn English, FM tells software grads

Learn English, FM tells software grads

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday asked software graduates to give importance to communication skills in English besides a good technical knowledge as premier companies like Infosys looked for students with ability to communicate in English well.

Assam braces for annual fest; troops on alert

Assam braces for annual fest; troops on alert

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

"We are expecting about three lakh pilgrims this time, but we are equally worried about the security as the terrorists could do anything. They would love to take this oppurtunity. But I believe in Goddess Kamakhya; she will protect us," said Navakanta Sarma, the temple trust president.

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

If the PM gives the historic opportunity of laying the foundation stone of the Ram temple to a Dalit girl, it will send a transformational message to the Dalits in India and will give them a sense of belongingness, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Dilip Kumar to stay in hospital for three more days

Dilip Kumar to stay in hospital for three more days

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The veteran actor was admitted to Lilavati hospital on Sunday, Septmember 15.

How long will men clean shit?

How long will men clean shit?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, the Supreme Court denounced manual scavenging as 'most uncivilised and inhuman'. 'It is the notion that they are born to do this which needs to change.'

9 including minor arrested for links with Islamic State

9 including minor arrested for links with Islamic State

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The arrests followed searches in Amrut Nagar, Kausa, Moti Baug and Almas Colony areas in Thane's Mumbra township and in Aurangabad's Kaisar Colony, Rahat Colony and Damdi Mahal areas on Monday late night and Tuesday early morning.

PM Modi votes, says 'voter ID' more powerful than IED

PM Modi votes, says 'voter ID' more powerful than IED

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The PM appealed to people to come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise.

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

India lacks China's culture of collective discipline, so what will provide the glue for people to cooperate rather than follow their raw survival instincts? asks Ravi Bhoothalingam.

Samosa tales

Samosa tales

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Can samosas cost? In Sonepur, Bihar they do!

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

In the second of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Scientists believe the unique geological locations where they are situated makes them worthy of veneration.

Deogarh DC, SP, two others suspended following stampede

Deogarh DC, SP, two others suspended following stampede

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Deogarh District Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar, Superintendent of Police P Murugan and two other Health department officials were placed under suspension, hours after 10 devotees were killed in a stampede in the temple town of Baidyanath Dham.

Videocon's new brand building campaign

Videocon's new brand building campaign

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Videocon finally brings together its celebrity ambassadors for a brand-building campaign.

Mika out on bail, hours after being arrested for slapping doctor

Mika out on bail, hours after being arrested for slapping doctor

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The police said the singer was called to the Inderpuri police station in connection with the assault on Shrikant, an ophthalmologist.

Nithari killings: Senior Noida cop removed

Nithari killings: Senior Noida cop removed

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Giving this information, ruling Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh told reporters that Rajiv Sabharwal, SSP Kumbh Mela, will replace Rathore.

Aamir's brother to direct

Aamir's brother to direct

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Aamir Khan's brother, Faisal Khan, is all set to make his directorial debut with Pyar Se Kyun Dartha Hai Dil. Not many know that Faisal had assisted his father, Tahir Hussain, in Tum Mere Ho and his uncle Mansoor Khan in Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander. He has also acted in films like Mela and Madosh, which unfortunately, bombed.

Salman and Govinda in Leeds

Salman and Govinda in Leeds

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Reader Diviya Garg spotted the actors in Leeds after the IIFA awards.

Shah seeks Ram Temple at the earliest, asks Cong to make stand clear

Shah seeks Ram Temple at the earliest, asks Cong to make stand clear

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

He accused the Congress of putting up obstacles to the temple's construction through 'its lawyers' in the Supreme Court.

More paramilitary forces for Gorakhpur

More paramilitary forces for Gorakhpur

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Nearly 600 hundred people have been arrested under various offences.

'Killer was inspired by Collateral'

'Killer was inspired by Collateral'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

100 years of Jallianwala massacre: Amarinder, victims' kin seek UK apology

100 years of Jallianwala massacre: Amarinder, victims' kin seek UK apology

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Singh and Punjab Governor V P S Badnore led hundreds of people from all walks of life who took out a candle march to pay homage to the martyrs.

Jatayu can be inspiration for men in order to respect women:PM

Jatayu can be inspiration for men in order to respect women:PM

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Modi took a leaf out of the epic Ramayana to drive home the point

Ram temple discussions off the table at Kumbh

Ram temple discussions off the table at Kumbh

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The VHP will focus on non-religious topics and give the Ram temple a miss at the three-day Vaicharik Kumbh, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shashikant Trivedi reports.

Rajasthan: 45 dead as tank collapses

Rajasthan: 45 dead as tank collapses

Rediff.com27 Aug 2006

The victims were among 200 people who were sitting on the tank and watching a wrestling competition.

Passengers to pay more for new proposed trains

Passengers to pay more for new proposed trains

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Though there was no fare hike proposal in the Rail Budget this time, passengers will have to cough up more for travelling on new trains with added facilities in the coming days.

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

By any standards, the crowd was far bigger than what the festival has witnessed ever since it began on January 3.

60 lakh people take holy dip in Ganges

60 lakh people take holy dip in Ganges

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Since early Sunday morning, people from different parts of the city and adjoining areas were seen entering the nearly 30 bathing points (ghats) from four entry gates amid tight security arrangements by the administration.

The pomegranate farmer who won Padma Shri

The pomegranate farmer who won Padma Shri

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Genabhai Patel (52), a pomegranate farmer from Sarkari Goliya village in Lakhani taluka of the district, has polio in both legs but he did not let it become a hurdle.

Plan of action on Ram temple by next year: VHP

Plan of action on Ram temple by next year: VHP

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

The VHP will accept no new map or proposals on the disputed site and will continue working according to its old plan.

4 great marketing strategies

4 great marketing strategies

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Punjab: 4 children's bodies found in mill

Punjab: 4 children's bodies found in mill

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

The hands and legs of the decomposed bodies were tied with ropes, and it appeared an attempt was made to burn them.

Shabri Kumbh site turns fortress

Shabri Kumbh site turns fortress

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Allahabad gears up as Ardh Kumbh begins on Wed

Allahabad gears up as Ardh Kumbh begins on Wed

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

A total of about seven crore Hindus are expected to converge in Allahabad.

Honda's designs for India

Honda's designs for India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

The lost and now 'found' Saraswati river

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

This Haryana village believes it has 'found' the Saraswati river of the Vedas.

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.