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Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Most of revered Hindu sites in Pak in state of decay: Report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The report said that collaborative efforts should be taken to renovate Terri Mandir (Karak), Katas Raj Temples (Chakwal), Prahlad Mandir (Multan) and Hinglaj Mandir (Lasbela).

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Speed skating - Swings wins mass start, brings first Belgian Winter gold in 74 years.

J-K bizman could've spread COVID-19 at Tablighi event

J-K bizman could've spread COVID-19 at Tablighi event

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The businessman, who travelled to Delhi to attend a Tablighi Jamaat congregation, died on March 26 in a Srinagar hospital, 19 days after he set off for the national capital. He could have infected scores of people during his travels and about 300 people have been put under quarantine because of him, officials said.

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Even as protests in America continue over President Donald Trump's travel ban, thousands gathered across the UK to protest against the same. Here are scenes of the protests that spread from New York to London.

Why these anti-CAA protests are historic

Why these anti-CAA protests are historic

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'This is millions of Indians standing up for values rather than an individual gain.' 'This is why this protest is unique and this is why this protest has for the first time made this government uncertain and doubtful of what to do next,' says Aakar Patel.

Aazad says there will be 5,000 more Shaheen Baghs in 10 days

Aazad says there will be 5,000 more Shaheen Baghs in 10 days

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Aazad reached Shaheen Bagh a day after his bail conditions were relaxed. Addressing a massive gathering, the Dalit leader said the CAA is a 'black law' that is dividing people on religious lines.

PM's remarks at my farewell considered departure from practice: Ansari

PM's remarks at my farewell considered departure from practice: Ansari

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Ansari addresses these issues in his new book Dare I Question? Reflections on Contemporary Challenges, a collection of his speeches and writings, made mostly in his last year in office and some in recent months, and brought out by Har-Anand Publications.

This is how BJP plans to win Bengal

This is how BJP plans to win Bengal

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

BJP chief Amit Shah had set a target of winning 22 Lok Sabha seats out of 42 seats in West Bengal.

Hindu Dalit woman elected to Pak senate in historic first

Hindu Dalit woman elected to Pak senate in historic first

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Earlier, Pakistan People's Party had elected first Hindu woman named Ratna Bhagwandas Chawla as a senator.

Protester: 'Modi not welcome in US'

Protester: 'Modi not welcome in US'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

The protest outside the NRG stadium against Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's visit at the NRG Stadium was seemingly irrepressible, displaying signs saying 'Free Kashmir', '8 million people caged', 'Go back Modi' -- and worse.

Losing Bihar's middle ground

Losing Bihar's middle ground

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Why are far right Hindu organisations growing in strength? Why is there a rising subscription to Neo-Wahabism, the Saudi Arabian version of contemporary Islam?

Sadhus threaten stir if surya namaskar dropped from Yoga Day

Sadhus threaten stir if surya namaskar dropped from Yoga Day

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Sadhus and seers of Haridwar on Tuesday threatened to launch a countrywide agitation if surya namaskar is not included.

For the first time, Lucknow mosque to allow women to offer prayers

For the first time, Lucknow mosque to allow women to offer prayers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The city's main mosque will have a section especially dedicated to the women.

Catholic body unhappy over decision to organise Yoga day on a Sun

Catholic body unhappy over decision to organise Yoga day on a Sun

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Catholic Bishops Conference of India, apex body of the Catholic priests in the country, on expressed displeasure over government's decision to organise Yoga day on June 21, saying Sundays are "sacred day" for Christians in the country.

Yoga should not be linked to caste, creed, religion: Rajnath

Yoga should not be linked to caste, creed, religion: Rajnath

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Amidst objections by certain minority groups to doing Yoga, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said there is "no compulsion" in this regard and that the practise of Yoga should not be related to any caste, creed or religion.

Timeline: 1885 to 1947

Timeline: 1885 to 1947

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Some major events that occurred from 1885, when the Indian National Congress was formed, till August 15, 1947, when India achieved Independence.

Public road can't be blocked indefinitely: SC on Shaheen Bagh

Public road can't be blocked indefinitely: SC on Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The apex court issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government and the police on pleas seeking removal of protesters from Shaheen Bagh.

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

A large number of people took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi on Sunday in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law.

A Sanskrit prayer, Pope and 9/11 memorial

A Sanskrit prayer, Pope and 9/11 memorial

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Hindu and Sikh leaders will share stage with Pope Francis during a prayer service in New York

USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban

USOC say foreign athletes not affected by Trump travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The US Olympic Committee said on Monday they were told by the US government that President Donald Trump's ban on visitors from some Muslim-majority countries should not impact athletes travelling to the United States for international events.

'Why hasn't Ambedkar filed an affidavit?'

'Why hasn't Ambedkar filed an affidavit?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Whenever Dalits have agitated on the streets, the government has blamed Naxalites.'

The Loudspeaker Politics of the Right

The Loudspeaker Politics of the Right

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The RSS uses its resentment against mosques and loudspeakers to stoke anti-Muslim feelings among other Hindus, whenever it can, be it during riots, or before elections, says Jyoti Punwani.

Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

Modi meets Matuas in Bangladesh, influential voters in Bengal

Modi meets Matuas in Bangladesh, influential voters in Bengal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at a Matua temple in Bangladesh's Orakandi, the birthplace of Hindu mystic figure and Matua community's spiritual guru Harichand Thakur.

Dalai Lama leads prayer at Jama Masjid

Dalai Lama leads prayer at Jama Masjid

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Sunday led a special prayer for world peace at the historic Jama Masjid in Delhi and said it is regrettable that Muslims are being targeted in the name of terrorism. The Dalai Lama, who was in Delhi to participate in an international Anti-Terrorism conference, was accompanied by several foreign dignitaries and people of different faiths.

Leaked report reveals aggressive Islamist agenda in UK schools

Leaked report reveals aggressive Islamist agenda in UK schools

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A leaked investigation report into an alleged plot to takeover school syllabus in some of Britain's schools has found attempts by extremists to introduce an "intolerant and aggressive Islamist ethos."

Monsoon Session: Fuel hike, Covid, farmers' issues set to rock Parl

Monsoon Session: Fuel hike, Covid, farmers' issues set to rock Parl

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The government has readied a big legislative agenda for the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning Monday even as the Opposition is raring to corner the ruling dispensation over a host of issues, including handling of the second wave of COVID-19, rise in fuel prices and farmers' stir.

'Ram is not only for the Hindus, Ram is for everyone'

'Ram is not only for the Hindus, Ram is for everyone'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'If the Ram Mandir is made, it is because of the collective strength of our country.'

Now, women seek entry into Mumbai's Haji Ali dargah

Now, women seek entry into Mumbai's Haji Ali dargah

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Several activists belonging to Muslim women groups held placards demanding entry for females into the sanctum sanctorum of the historic dargah, which receives hundreds of devotees everyday.

Pak voters reject extremists, banned groups

Pak voters reject extremists, banned groups

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Before the elections, concerns have been raised in the country over the participation of hardline Islamist groups in large numbers.

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

How BJP rose in Goa with Christian help

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

It is a record that the saffron party has created, where the majority of its legislators belonged to the minority community.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

India protests over Kathua, Unnao rape cases

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

People, carrying "Not In My Name" placards and forming human chains, protested across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa and Kerala.

Kathua: BJP ministers who joined rally in support of accused quit

Kathua: BJP ministers who joined rally in support of accused quit

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Forest Minister Chaudhary Lal Singh and Industries Minister Chander Prakash had attended the rally.

Freedom is not a tea party, it is a WAR: Rushdie

Freedom is not a tea party, it is a WAR: Rushdie

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Two months after being forced to skip the Jaipur Literary Festival, controversial author Salman Rushdie on Saturday hit out the Congress, suggesting that his presence there was blocked because of "useless electoral calculations". Participating in the India Today Conclave, he said India "deserves to be led by better leaders".

'Where are the men?' UP CM on Shaheen Bagh protesters

'Where are the men?' UP CM on Shaheen Bagh protesters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Addressing a rally in support of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Kanpur, Adityanath said, "These people do not have courage to participate in the protests themselves. They know if they indulge in vandalism, their property will be seized. Now what have they done? "They started making the women sit at roads. The children have been made to sit. It's such a big crime that the men are sleeping under the quilt and the women are made to sit at roads. It is shameful," he said.

'Spread goodwill, not ill-will in Assam'

'Spread goodwill, not ill-will in Assam'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

A group of prominent policy makers, scholars, activists and intellectuals have called to 'Reduce rhetoric, spread goodwill, not ill-will' in Assam in the wake of the violence that rocked Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District Council and adjoining areas in later part of July that drove lakhs out of their homes and left about 98 persons dead from Bodo and Muslim communities.

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace, millions across the globe today joined in spectacular celebrations to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and spirit.

Another AAP founder member quits party

Another AAP founder member quits party

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Aam Aadmi Party founder member and former MP Ilyas Azmi on Monday quit the party citing "lack of inner democracy" in the organisation.

Shamshan won against kabrastan in UP: Owaisi on BJP win

Shamshan won against kabrastan in UP: Owaisi on BJP win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

In the bitterly-fought election, the BJP secured a landslide mandate, winning 312 out of 403 seats in the northern state.