News for 'OM'

Man arrested for selling 'Om' inscribed shoes in Pakistan

Man arrested for selling 'Om' inscribed shoes in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

It is unethical and highly immoral to insult any religion, either of a minority or majority, he said in a statement.

'India's internal issues': LS speaker protests EU's resolution on Manipur

'India's internal issues': LS speaker protests EU's resolution on Manipur

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Birla told the European Parliament Vice President that every nation and Parliament is sovereign and internal issues of other countries should not be discussed by others.

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Om Puri gave a scene dignity just by his presence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He had no airs about his talent, he did not intellectualise it, he just lived and breathed acting.

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 yrs, Opposition to push for dy speaker

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 yrs, Opposition to push for dy speaker

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The 17th Lok Sabha, which was dissolved on June 5, did not have a deputy speaker for its full term, and it was the second consecutive term of the lower house without an LoP.

Bigg Boss 10: What, really, is Om Swami's strategy?

Bigg Boss 10: What, really, is Om Swami's strategy?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

And why was he crying?

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

After orange and white, Sukanya Verma paints these pages red with the fiery shade that's loved for its striking symbolism in Hindi movies.

Did You Know This About Adipurush?

Did You Know This About Adipurush?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Ever since its release, Adipurush has been subjected to much trolling, and one wonders how it would have been if it had been stretched into two parts.

'Om Puri will always be a great actor, a kind and generous man'

'Om Puri will always be a great actor, a kind and generous man'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Indians took to social media to pay their respects.

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The Pune police chief told reporters that an internal inquiry has pointed to lapses on the part of some cops while registering the case and action will be taken against them.

Does India have enough vaccine reserves to combat another Covid wave?

Does India have enough vaccine reserves to combat another Covid wave?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

According to CoWIN data, only 73 vaccination centres are currently active in India, of which 32 are government-run.

Om Puri: Rag-picker who became a legend

Om Puri: Rag-picker who became a legend

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

'I belonged to the working class, not the middle class.' 'I was a rag-picker. I used to pick up coal from the railway tracks.' 'I was rejected from the FTII, as I was very unkempt and skinny.' 'I did not look like a hero, villain or comedian.' 'But Girish Karnad and Jairaj said I should be taken based on merit, not looks.'

Rajbhar, Jayant's MLA inducted into Yogi cabinet ahead of LS polls

Rajbhar, Jayant's MLA inducted into Yogi cabinet ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar, Rashtriya Lok Dal's Anil Kumar and two Bharatiya Janata Party leaders were sworn in on Tuesday as Yogi Adityanath expanded his council of ministers, weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Om imprinted on prisoner's back in Tihar jail

Om imprinted on prisoner's back in Tihar jail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Nabbir took off his shirt before the Duty Magistrate Richa Parashar and showed her the said symbol.

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Why Purvanchal Is Challenging For BJP

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The youth -- their dreams of government jobs unfulfilled -- are voicing their frustration.

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.

Navratri: Bollywood's Dance Of Peacock Greens

Navratri: Bollywood's Dance Of Peacock Greens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

A look at nine different ways peacock green popped up on our screens.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

The Lady Randeep Hooda Is Marrying

The Lady Randeep Hooda Is Marrying

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Lin Laishram has a big personality and an even bigger wardrobe.

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Modi's inability to make peace with a renewed Opposition will only embolden his coalition partners and it is just a matter of time before they begin asking probing questions besides politely disagreeing with his tactics, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal, Kerala storm into quarters

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Bengal, Kerala storm into quarters

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Prasad and Rohan stitched together 218 runs for the first wicket as Kerala posted a mammoth 383 for 4 in 50 overs.

When Om Puri deserved an Oscar

When Om Puri deserved an Oscar

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Om Puri's biography, Unlikely Hero, offers a glimpse into his life and movies.

21,000 Diyas Lit For 41 Tunnel Workers

21,000 Diyas Lit For 41 Tunnel Workers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Devotees lit 21,000 lamps at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, November 27, 2023, as they prayed for the 41 Indians trapped in the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi on Dev Deepawali.

British queen honours Om Puri

British queen honours Om Puri

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

The actor has been named an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his outstanding contribution to cinema.

This is our jurisdiction, Parliament security is my job, says LS speaker

This is our jurisdiction, Parliament security is my job, says LS speaker

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Amid demands from the Opposition for a statement by Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue of Parliament security breach, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday asserted that as custodian of the Parliament complex, it was his responsibility to ensure security.

Olympic Qualifiers: India's shooters continue golden run

Olympic Qualifiers: India's shooters continue golden run

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

Yogesh Singh won two gold medals as India's shooters continued to shine at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers in Jakarta.

Panel led by Maha Speaker Narwekar to review anti-defection law: LS Speaker

Panel led by Maha Speaker Narwekar to review anti-defection law: LS Speaker

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Birla said Narwekar will head the committee that will be formed to review the anti-defection law.

Om Puri: My friend, Patrick Swayze

Om Puri: My friend, Patrick Swayze

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Om Puri looks back at the days of shooting City Of Joy with the star, who died on Monday.

Photos: North Korean Om sets Games lifting record

Photos: North Korean Om sets Games lifting record

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

North Korean weightlifter Om Yun Chol set an Olympic record and matched the world record for the men's 56 kilogram clean and jerk lift on Sunday by lifting 168 kg - exactly three times his own bodyweight.

'You don't audition Om Puri'

'You don't audition Om Puri'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

'I just love the man. Not only he's a fantastic actor with a presence in whatever he does, but he's also a very soulful, gregarious, generous man with the biggest heart in the business.' Director Lasse Hallstrom tells Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com about the joys of working with Om Puri on The Hundred-Foot Journey.

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

He wondered whether anyone can imagine an economy operating without animal husbandry.

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Has Modi Learnt Nothing From Election Result?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

On June 26, for the likes of me, the music died. Any impression of potential change held forth by the outcome of the 2024 general election, was vaporised, reveals Shyam G Menon.

Om Prakash shatters shot put national record

Om Prakash shatters shot put national record

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Om Prakash Karhana on Sunday shattered Shakti Singh's 12-year-old national record in shot put on his way to achieving London Olympics qualification 'A' standard in a meet at Szombathely, Hungary.

Speaker refers complaint against Mahua to ethics panel

Speaker refers complaint against Mahua to ethics panel

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has referred BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's complaint against Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra to the Ethics Committee of the lower House.

I snatched it away...: MP who caught Parliament intruder

I snatched it away...: MP who caught Parliament intruder

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

This is a major security breach, Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla said.

POLL: Should the 'Om' chant be compulsory during yoga?

POLL: Should the 'Om' chant be compulsory during yoga?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The Centre has proposed the chanting of 'Om' and the recital of some Vedic mantras before the 45-minute yoga session, a move which many are criticising.

Look Who Partied With Kartik Aaryan!

Look Who Partied With Kartik Aaryan!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Kartik Aaryan threw a grand birthday bash in Mumbai to celebrate his 33rd birthday.

Anupama Actor Rituraj Singh Passes Away

Anupama Actor Rituraj Singh Passes Away

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Television actor Rituraj Singh passed away on February 19 in Mumbai at the age of 59.

Covid mutated 223 times, not that deadly anymore: Govt

Covid mutated 223 times, not that deadly anymore: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The COVID-19 virus got mutated 223 times in the world and its harmful effects have come down substantially over time, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Lok Sabha on Friday.

Nayab Saini to replace Khattar as Haryana CM

Nayab Saini to replace Khattar as Haryana CM

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Saini, who is an MP from Kurukshetra, was unanimously elected as the leader of the state BJP legislature group and will be sworn in later in the day, party MLAs Subhash Sudha and J P Dalal told reporters.

Bigg Boss 10: Has Swami Om gone for good?

Bigg Boss 10: Has Swami Om gone for good?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Bigg Boss ordered Manveer to pack Swami Om's bags. Does that signal a surprise eviction, wonders Divya Nair.