News for 'Navratri'

Video: Bollywood jives to Dandiya Ras

Video: Bollywood jives to Dandiya Ras

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Tinsel town beauties added glamour to the ongoing Navratri festivities doing what they do best -- dance.

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'It's like the BJP is mocking people: Do what you want, we'll still win.'

Strictly veg spread, no booze for Obama's feast for Modi

Strictly veg spread, no booze for Obama's feast for Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

It may be all-vegetarian dishes and non-alcoholic drinks when United States President Barack Obama hosts a private dinner at the White House tonight for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who himself will take only lime water.

Nine days of devotion

Nine days of devotion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

The nine-day Navratri festival began across India with fervour on Saturday. Thousands of devotees queued up at temples of Goddess Durga. Navratri, which literally means nine nights, is observed twice a year.

Full vaccination must to attend mass gatherings: Govt on festivals

Full vaccination must to attend mass gatherings: Govt on festivals

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The govt warned the second wave of coronavirus infection in India was not yet over even though the weekly positivity rate was showing an overall declining trend.

Send us your Dandiya pics

Send us your Dandiya pics

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Have some great Navratri pictures? Send them to us!

Surat garbas to get insurance cover

Surat garbas to get insurance cover

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften pandemic blow

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

The maker of Pulsar and Discover reported a net profit of Rs 1,138.20 crore in the second quarter, compared to Rs 1,402.42 crore a year ago.

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Do you know the 9 forms of Goddess Durga?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.'

Nach Baliye announces its hosts

Nach Baliye announces its hosts

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

The Lady Behind Alia's Mesmerising Dholida

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'The pressure was very high because I am not a Saroj Khan or a Vaibhavi Merchant.' 'I am someone from a reality show.' 'I was a nobody who was given an opportunity to express myself in the best way I could.'

Reliance Retail raises another Rs 5,512.5 crore

Reliance Retail raises another Rs 5,512.5 crore

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, run by India's richest man Mukesh Ambani, on Tuesday raised Rs 5,512.50 crore from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), taking the total fundraise to Rs 37,710 crore in less than four weeks.

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Mobile firms stare at gloomy festive season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Though leading brands like Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Oppo managed to absorb the initial lockdown shock and resumed their local production back to 60 per cent, they would likely suffer a 20-25 per cent loss of sales in the October-December quarter.

Fasting? Here's what you can eat

Fasting? Here's what you can eat

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Loudspeaker ban relaxed for 2 more days

Loudspeaker ban relaxed for 2 more days

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Since the allotted extra day could not be used during the Ganesha festival, it will be for Navratri.

Video: Bollywood does the dandiya

Video: Bollywood does the dandiya

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

We take a look at the songs you're likely to hear a lot in the Navratri season.

When movies changed its NAME!

When movies changed its NAME!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The title of Akshay Kumar's horror comedy was changed from Laxmmi Bomb to Laxmii only a few days before its release on November 9. But this has happened many times before.

For Jet Air staff, it's 'light at the end of the tunnel'

For Jet Air staff, it's 'light at the end of the tunnel'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Jet's staff strength stands whittled down to around 4,000, with many former employees having joined airlines in India and abroad.

Poor policy behind weak pandemic fight, says Gandhi's grandson

Poor policy behind weak pandemic fight, says Gandhi's grandson

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Gandhi called for the need to reconsider the country's economic policy as the one that encouraged industrialisation and urbanisation, causing "huge population unsettlement" and forcing farmers to migrate to the cities in large numbers, only spurred the COVID-19 pandemic.

India's active Covid caseload drops below 8 lakh after 1.5 months

India's active Covid caseload drops below 8 lakh after 1.5 months

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The active caseload was below the 8 lakh mark (7,85,996) last on September 1, the ministry said.

PHOTOS: Devotees bring home Maa Durga

PHOTOS: Devotees bring home Maa Durga

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Durga Puja, the festival that honours goddess Durga and celebrates her victory over the mythological demon named Mahishasura, kickstarts on Sunday.

In the mood for Dandiya

In the mood for Dandiya

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Actress Sheena Shahbadi poses for the shutterbugs in a gorgeous ghagra choli.

Playing by his own rules! Hrithik's got SWAG

Playing by his own rules! Hrithik's got SWAG

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

The actor added a touch of spunk to designer Nikhil Thampi's new line of contemporary menswear.

Hit the dance floor!

Hit the dance floor!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The best places to celebrate Navratri across America

Watch Ajanta's erotic paintings come alive at Lakme Fashion Week

Watch Ajanta's erotic paintings come alive at Lakme Fashion Week

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

Gaurang's Lakme Fashion Week collection will leave you absolutely craving a celebration.

Security beefed up in Gujarat after Modasa blast

Security beefed up in Gujarat after Modasa blast

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Security arrangements were beefed up in Gujarat on Tuesday following the Modasa blast, which killed a teenager and injured 10 others, the police said. "Security has been beefed up in the entire state following the blast and keeping in mind Navratri celebrations," Minister of State for Home Amit Shah said.

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Once again, jewellers may miss the glitter on Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The gems and jewellery industry is staring at a sales washout on Akshaya Tritiya for the second consecutive year as most of the states are under lockdowns due to the raging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to negative consumer sentiment, say industry leaders. Akshaya Tritiya, considered as an auspicious day for buying gold and jewellery, falls on May 14 this year. India is the worst-hit among all nations with the second wave of the pandemic, which has been killing more than 3,500 daily and infecting close to 4 lakhs daily for weeks. The massive caseload has nearly paralysed the medical infrastructure.

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Don't miss! STUNNING images of sindoor khela

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera brings you these visuals from the Bengali Hindu tradition as part of Durga pooja celebrations in Mumbai.

Appeal to girls in Kashmir to come out and play, says wrestler Nahida

Appeal to girls in Kashmir to come out and play, says wrestler Nahida

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Nahida Nabi, first woman wrestler from Kashmir, urged the people of the Valley to allow their daughters to play wrestling or any other sports so that they could fulfil their dreams.

PIX: Karisma-Kareena party with Aamir, Salman, SRK

PIX: Karisma-Kareena party with Aamir, Salman, SRK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

It's party night for Bollywood!

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'The images of mass cremations and crowds of people at hospital doors brought me to tears.' 'I started this initiative because at the end of the day India is my home.'

Infographic: Disparity in per capita income among Indian states

Infographic: Disparity in per capita income among Indian states

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Per capita income can be calculated for a country by dividing the country's national income by its population.

Doctors warn Mamata of massive Covid spike post Durga puja

Doctors warn Mamata of massive Covid spike post Durga puja

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Members of Joint Platform of Doctors, in their letter to Banerjee, referred to the steep rise in coronavirus cases in Kerala after the recent Onam festival, and a similar situation in Spain following International Women's Day celebrations and a football match to make their point.

Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Lucknow guest house turns most powerful address in UP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Yogi Adityanath has turned Lucknow's VVIP guest house into his seat of power.

VOTE: Are condom ads aired in India indecent?

VOTE: Are condom ads aired in India indecent?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Nothing much has changed since the first Kamasutra condom commercial aired in 1991.

10 retro ways to patao a girl

10 retro ways to patao a girl

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

This Navratri, steer clear of these ways to get closer to a girl.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah goes to New Jersey!

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah goes to New Jersey!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The lead actors from the show celebrated Navratri with their American fans.

WATCH: Mangaluru's 'tiger dance' festival for Dassehra

WATCH: Mangaluru's 'tiger dance' festival for Dassehra

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Every year, during Navratri, the key attraction in Mangaluru is the tiger dance, popularly known as Pili Vesha or Huli Vesha.

Deepika, Sunny Leone, Ash: Bollywood's ghagra girls

Deepika, Sunny Leone, Ash: Bollywood's ghagra girls

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Take a leaf out of these celeb styles to spice up your Navratri wardrobe.

PIX: Pregnant Ash ventures out for Durga Puja celebrations

PIX: Pregnant Ash ventures out for Durga Puja celebrations

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The actress was spotted at various events in the city, escorted by husband Abhishek and parents-in-law Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan.