News for 'Navratri'

Video: 3 traditional ways to drape the sari

Video: 3 traditional ways to drape the sari

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Go for a nauvari, try the lal paar shada sari or twist it like a madisar.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

Ten killed in Bihar temple stampede

Ten killed in Bihar temple stampede

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

At least ten persons were killed and as many injured in a stampede that broke out on Saturday night during a ritual at a Durga temple in Bihar's Banka district on the occasion of Navratri.

Four killed in Bihar temple stampede

Four killed in Bihar temple stampede

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

At least four persons were killed and 16 others injured in a stampede on Saturday night that broke out during a ritual at a Durga temple in Bihar's Banka district on the occasion of 'Navratri' festival.

Won't allow Muslims at Garba, says right-wing group in Gujarat

Won't allow Muslims at Garba, says right-wing group in Gujarat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

A right-wing group on Sunday said it had issued a "diktat" barring entry of Muslims at Garba events during the upcoming Navratri festival at Mandvi town in Gujarat's Kutch district to prevent "love jihad" incidents.

Video: Learn how to dance the Garba and Dandiya

Video: Learn how to dance the Garba and Dandiya

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

In these simple instructional videos, dance instructor Chitra Lahoti shows you basic Garba and Dandiya moves. So get ready for Navratri, starting September 19!

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Seeing Durgamasura ready for a war, the goddess appeared in her warrior form. Let's celebrate the beginning of Navratri with this lovely excerpt from Nava Durga.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

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

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

25 DAZZLING scenes from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite frames from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Modi attends first presser as PM, takes no questions

Modi attends first presser as PM, takes no questions

Rediff.com17 May 2019

"We are disciplined soldiers of the party," Modi said on party president answering all queries at the media interaction.

PHOTOS: How Indians are maintaining social distance

PHOTOS: How Indians are maintaining social distance

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that social distancing and staying indoors were the only ways to deal with the fast-spreading coronavirus, pictures and videos of people standing in circles and squares to buy essential items like groceries and milk in many states went viral.

Airfares halve as demand slows during shradh fortnight

Airfares halve as demand slows during shradh fortnight

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

This year the Pitru Paksha fortnight runs from September 9-24 and will end with the start of Navratri.

Loveyatri review: A lousy movie by any name is still a lousy movie

Loveyatri review: A lousy movie by any name is still a lousy movie

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'The whole point of this idiotic movie hinges on whether Aayush Sharma who wants to act can act. Unless a singular dazed expression qualifies as talent, not by a long shot,' says Sukanya Verma.

Auto-makers fear industry growth may halve in FY09

Auto-makers fear industry growth may halve in FY09

Rediff.com29 Oct 2008

The sector has grown at a mere 5% rate in the first six months.

Better products, no discounts this <i>Diwali</i>

Better products, no discounts this Diwali

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

This year, leading companies such as Samsung, LG, Haier and Whirlpool are launching a slew of products to push sales during the festive season, minus the discounts.In the previous years, the focus during the season was to create excitement around promotions, discounts and the free gifts. This year, the industry seems to be counting on shifting the focus to the new products being launched in the market, with a view to provide more value-added options for the consumer.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Is AMU not providing food for students not fasting in Ramzan?

Is AMU not providing food for students not fasting in Ramzan?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Authorities asserted that lunch is served to students of any religion 'on demand' during the holy month.

Terror cover eludes festivals

Terror cover eludes festivals

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Coronavirus: Be Prepared for a Changed World

Coronavirus: Be Prepared for a Changed World

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'A pandemic like this will leave behind a trail of political, economic, social and psychological scars.' Coronavirus is going to impact every being on earth even if they do not contract it.' 'Everyone will pay a price,' cautions Ramesh Menon.

Why gold is God

Why gold is God

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

I figured out that the yellow metal has all the qualities of gods - it has a halo, is worshiped by all, it is strong and omnipresent and it can solve all the worries in the material world. I saw all other gods pale before gold. That was the moment of Nirvana for me and I realised Gold is God.

Kejriwal to hold public hearing at new civil lines home

Kejriwal to hold public hearing at new civil lines home

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be holding his public hearings at his official civil lines residence from next week.

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

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

Dandiya, filmi style!

Dandiya, filmi style!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Take this quiz and see how much you know about Navratri in movies.

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

This is the BEST time to buy your dream smartphone

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

From Samsung to Apple iPhone XR, smartphone firms are showering discounts in April.

Gujarat, J&K polices cooperate

Gujarat, J&K polices cooperate

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

September sees car sales fall for 3rd consecutive month

September sees car sales fall for 3rd consecutive month

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Scooters, once the fastest growing sub-segment, also declined for the second consecutive month in September.

Ramzan begins

Ramzan begins

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Imams (priests) in Kerala confirmed sighting of the new moon marking the beginning of the holy month.

Get Vaishnodevi prasad by speed-post

Get Vaishnodevi prasad by speed-post

Rediff.com14 Oct 2004

Yatris can also register online now.

Police seize explosive-laden car in J&K

Police seize explosive-laden car in J&K

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

The explosives were found in a car in Doda district.

Mumbai to Kathmandu ticket sells for Rs 50,000

Mumbai to Kathmandu ticket sells for Rs 50,000

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Jet is the only airline offering four weekly flights on the route.

Ready to Flaunt: Durga Puja Look

Ready to Flaunt: Durga Puja Look

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Ready to Flaunt: Durga Puja Look

Tips to help you dazzle tonight!

Tips to help you dazzle tonight!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004