News for 'Navratri'

Is this dusky beauty India's answer to Kylie Jenner?

Is this dusky beauty India's answer to Kylie Jenner?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

At 19, aspiring model and make up artist Mira Patel is a huge Instagram sensation.

6 injured as JNU students clash over non-veg food, Ram Navami puja

6 injured as JNU students clash over non-veg food, Ram Navami puja

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

While the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) alleged that the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members stopped students from eating non-vegetarian food in the hostel and 'created a violent atmosphere', the ABVP denied the charge and claimed that 'Leftists' obstructed a puja programme organised at the hostel on Ram Navami festival.

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.

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.

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.

'I don't feel I am 73'

'I don't feel I am 73'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'I've never thought of myself as beautiful.' 'Not that I think I am not beautiful.'

Send us your Dandiya pics

Send us your Dandiya pics

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Have some great Navratri pictures? Send them to us!

53,370 new cases take India's Covid tally to 78,14,682

53,370 new cases take India's Covid tally to 78,14,682

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.51 per cent.

Passenger vehicle retail sales rise 4% in Nov: FADA

Passenger vehicle retail sales rise 4% in Nov: FADA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Two-wheeler sales, however, declined 21.4 per cent to 14,13,378 units last month, as compared to 17,98,201 units in November 2019. Commercial vehicle sales also slipped 31.22 per cent to 50,113 units, as against 72,863 units a year ago. Similarly, three-wheeler sales fell 64.98 per cent to 24,185 units last month, from 69,056 units in the year-ago period. Tractor sales, however, grew by 8.47 per cent to 49,313 units last month, against 45,462 units in the same month last year.

COVID-19: Has the first wave peaked in India?

COVID-19: Has the first wave peaked in India?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

We knew from the moment the pandemic took hold that this would be a long haul -- at least 12 to 18 months. Nothing should have changed that assessment, says Mihir S Sharma.

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Hindu festivals are now becoming occasions when anti-Muslim hatred is expressed freely through slogans and songs that are full of abuse against Muslims or calls to either kill them or humiliate them, observes Apoorvanand.

Surat garbas to get insurance cover

Surat garbas to get insurance cover

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Pak-backed terror module busted; 2 terrorists among 6 held

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Police said that Pakistan-based Anees Ibrahim, who is brother of Dawood Ibrahim, was connected with the underworld operatives to execute the terror plan.

Nach Baliye announces its hosts

Nach Baliye announces its hosts

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

Hit the dance floor!

Hit the dance floor!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The best places to celebrate Navratri across America

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.