News for 'Museums'

Review: Night at the Museum 3: Been There, Seen That

Review: Night at the Museum 3: Been There, Seen That

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Repetitive and a tad cheesy, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb would have warned moviegoers better of its overly Christmas-y intentions were it named 'Once Upon a Time in the Museum Dobaara!' writes Paloma Sharma

Lahore Museum to set up Sikh gallery

Lahore Museum to set up Sikh gallery

Rediff.com16 May 2004

The gallery will be at a vacant space adjacent to the revamped Tollington Market in Lahore.

With museum plan in Ayodhya, BJP sets Ram among political parties

With museum plan in Ayodhya, BJP sets Ram among political parties

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The government has identified three circuits -- Ramayana Circuit, Krishna Circuit and Buddhist Circuit - to boost religious tourism. The Ram museum will be a part of the Ramayana Circuit for which the Centre has sanctioned Rs 225 crore, with Rs 151 crore exclusively for Ayodhya, which is the hub of the circuit.

Will not construct any memorial, museum in future: Mayawati

Will not construct any memorial, museum in future: Mayawati

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The former chief minister said she would concentrate of development and law and order.

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Embracing the past and the present, Mexico City pulsates with warmth and vibrancy, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

'Wagh nakh' used by Shivaji to kill Afzal Khan to be brought back from UK

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The wagh nakh is likely to be housed in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Sanghralaya (museum) in south Mumbai.

Guess, Who Is The Real Baba Ramdev!

Guess, Who Is The Real Baba Ramdev!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

A life-size wax figure of Baba Ramdev, the yoga guru, was unveiled in New Delhi by Madame Tussauds New York.

Where's India's holocaust museum?

Where's India's holocaust museum?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

World's oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat could soon be a museum

World's oldest aircraft carrier INS Viraat could soon be a museum

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

The ministry of defence is considering converting the last British ship serving the Indian Navy into a self-sustaining aircraft carrier museum on the lines of the US Navy's Aircraft Carrier Museum.

Sameer Ahuja helms Sports Museum of America

Sameer Ahuja helms Sports Museum of America

Rediff.com2 Jun 2008

When New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg formally inaugurated the Sports Museum of America May 7, Sameer Ahuja saw a dream transform into vibrant reality. The nation's first and only interactive, multi-media all-sports museum experience proved an instant hit, with people lining the street before its 26, Broadway entrance, just across the street from the Statue of Liberty ferry, to get in. The building had earlier housed the Standard Oil Company, founded by John D Rockefeller.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

President Murmu Visits Savarkar's Cell

President Murmu Visits Savarkar's Cell

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

In her first engagement in Port Blair, the President laid a wreath at the Martyrs Column and visited the Cellular Jail complex and museum. She also witnessed the light and sound show at the Cellular Jail.

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

On a day a sexual abuse case was registered against actor Siddique based on a complaint by a woman actor, the Left government appears to have adopted a cautious approach in the case of MLA Mukesh, with two ministers indicating that further action hinges on the findings of the probe by the special police team.

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.

Protestors take battle to Coca-Cola museum

Protestors take battle to Coca-Cola museum

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

An image of a protest at the Coca Cola museum.

A journey through the amazing Audi museum

A journey through the amazing Audi museum

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Audi's impressive museum at Ingolstadt, Germany houses 120 exhibits tracing over 100 years of automotive history.

US to return to India 15 smuggled sculptures by jailed dealer Subhash Kapoor

US to return to India 15 smuggled sculptures by jailed dealer Subhash Kapoor

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

In a statement Thursday, the Met said it will transfer the 15 sculptures for return to the government of India. The works range in date from the 1st century BCE to the 11th century CE, and include terracotta, copper and stone.

Protestors loot Sheikh Hasina's home, smash Mujib statue

Protestors loot Sheikh Hasina's home, smash Mujib statue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Videos on social media showed protesters climbing a statue of Hasina's father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a 1971 Liberation War hero, in Dhaka and smashing it with hammers.

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Dhaka limps back to normal, but protests yet to die down

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Businesses have resumed but it's not business as usual in the capital city of Bangladesh.

What's Fadnavis Doing In Leh?

What's Fadnavis Doing In Leh?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

On Sunday, September 3, 2013, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation stone for renovation of the Trishul War Museum in Leh.

Maha govt mulls building museum to honour Sachin

Maha govt mulls building museum to honour Sachin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Milestone man Sachin Tendulkar is set to become the first living cricketer to have a grand sports museum built in his honour.

Inside 9/11 museum: Navy SEAL's shirt who killed bin Laden, more

Inside 9/11 museum: Navy SEAL's shirt who killed bin Laden, more

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum has two new additions to their collection -- the fatigue shirt worn by a member of SEAL Team Six during the Osama bin Laden raid and a commemorative coin given to 'Maya', the Central Intelligence Agency operative who helped track the Al Qaeda founder, and a brick from bin Laden's compound in Pakistan.

Rafael Nadal's 2007 French Open winning racket sells for...

Rafael Nadal's 2007 French Open winning racket sells for...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Rafael Nadal's championship point winning racket from his 2007 French Open final victory over Roger Federer was sold for more than $118,000 at an auction on Monday, ranking among the highest-priced such memorabilia.

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Andreas Brehme, whose late penalty in the 1990 final against Argentina in Italy handed Germany their third world title, has died at the age of 63

Building a rare museum, doll by doll

Building a rare museum, doll by doll

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The museum houses rare dolls from all over the world.

BSE plans museum, brand book

BSE plans museum, brand book

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

The Bombay Stock Exchange, Asia's oldest financial institution, is exploring a novel concept to increase the employee involvement and knowledge base of its employees.

The Indian teen who bagged Natural History Museum's photography award

The Indian teen who bagged Natural History Museum's photography award

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Britain's Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife magazine names 14-year-old Udayan Rao Pawar the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Sikh group fetes US museum

Sikh group fetes US museum

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The awards were given in recognition of the 'tireless work' in projecting a positive image of the Sikhs

Tina Ambani elected to Peabody Essex Museum board

Tina Ambani elected to Peabody Essex Museum board

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Well-known as a powerful advocate for contemporary and traditional artists in India, she will be the first international appointment to the museum board.

Tunisia terror: 9 arrested for attack on museum that killed 23

Tunisia terror: 9 arrested for attack on museum that killed 23

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Tunisian security forces arrested nine people linked to the deadly attack on the National Bardo Museum that left 23 dead, scores wounded.

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Why India Will Like Shigeru Ishiba

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Shigeru Ishiba is expected to prioritise strengthening Japan's military capabilities and fostering deeper international partnerships, particularly with India, with whom Japan shares significant strategic interests, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Meet BJP's 1st woman candidate for LS poll from Goa

Meet BJP's 1st woman candidate for LS poll from Goa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The 49-year-old entrepreneur oversees the media and real estate arm of Dempo Industries as its executive director.

Ronaldo wins another European award for his museum

Ronaldo wins another European award for his museum

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, whose extra-time penalty put the seal on Real Madrid's 4-1 Champions League final victory over Atletico Madrid in May, was named UEFA's Best Player in Europe on Thursday.

Neeraj honoured with plaque at Jungfrau's Ice Palace

Neeraj honoured with plaque at Jungfrau's Ice Palace

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Neeraj Chopra has been honoured with a plaque at the famous Ice Palace at Jungfraujoch, known as the 'Top of Europe', in Switzerland.

Heal Your Body, Heal Your Soul

Heal Your Body, Heal Your Soul

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Early retirement is not just about money and calculators. It is more about rediscovering your passions, strengthening bonds, and living a life filled with purpose, connection, and lasting happiness. It's about reclaiming your life, explains Vatsal Ramaiya.

Kolkata museum raises $ 1.5m at Sotheby's

Kolkata museum raises $ 1.5m at Sotheby's

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Sotheby's raised $1.5 million for Kolkata Musuem of Modern Art in New York

Teesta Setalvad booked for usurping money for Gulbarg Society museum

Teesta Setalvad booked for usurping money for Gulbarg Society museum

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

An FIR has been lodged against social activist Teesta Setalvad, her husband Javed Anand, Zakia Jafri's son Tanvir Jafri and two others for allegedly usurping Rs 1.51 crore collected by them for turning Gulbarg Society into a museum, police said.

Met Gala: Isha, Alia, Mona, Mindy Make India Shine

Met Gala: Isha, Alia, Mona, Mindy Make India Shine

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Take a look at what the desi celebs wore to the fashion extravaganza.

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Beautiful India: 10 Journeys by Road

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Exploring the best of Indian roads.

Nehru Museum director presses resignation, accepted

Nehru Museum director presses resignation, accepted

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Caught in the midst of a controversy, Mahesh Rangarajan, UPA-appointed Director of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, has pressed ahead with his resignation from the post, which was accepted on Thursday.