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Ram temple discussions off the table at Kumbh

Ram temple discussions off the table at Kumbh

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The VHP will focus on non-religious topics and give the Ram temple a miss at the three-day Vaicharik Kumbh, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shashikant Trivedi reports.

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The lawsuit, by four industry associations and 34 producers, seeks the court's direction to Republic TV, its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and reporter Pradeep Bhandari, Times Now, its editor-in-chief Rahul Shivshankar and group editor Navika Kumar and unknown defendants as well as social media platforms to refrain from making or publishing allegedly irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood.

'Women must live within limits'

'Women must live within limits'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'When you sow a small plant, then you keep watch on it so that wild cattle should not eat that sapling.'

'India first' is only religion, Constitution only holy book, PM Modi says in Parl

'India first' is only religion, Constitution only holy book, PM Modi says in Parl

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Modi ruled out any review of the Constitution and reached out to the Opposition by saying that the ruling side does not believe in forcing decisions.

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

If the PM gives the historic opportunity of laying the foundation stone of the Ram temple to a Dalit girl, it will send a transformational message to the Dalits in India and will give them a sense of belongingness, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Kerala assembly polls: BJP, BDJS seal alliance

Kerala assembly polls: BJP, BDJS seal alliance

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Hoping to make its mark in Kerala, the BJP sewed up an alliance with the BDJS, the new party formed by SNDP, a powerful organisation of the backward Ezhava community.

IAF never differentiated: Gunjan Saxena on biopic row

IAF never differentiated: Gunjan Saxena on biopic row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

I was lucky to have support from family and IAF, Saxena said.

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

What did Ahmed Patel think of Rahul?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'He had differences with Rahul.'

Priyanka asks Adityanath to respect his saffron robes

Priyanka asks Adityanath to respect his saffron robes

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

In a dig at Adityanath's earlier warning that rioters damaging public property will have to pay, the Congress general secretary said saffron denotes Hinduism, a religion that does not advocate violence or 'revenge'.

It's over! Mayawati ends alliance with SP

It's over! Mayawati ends alliance with SP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Hours after Mayawati announced her plans of going solo in future elections in a series of tweets, a senior SP leader accused her of "weakening" the fight for social justice.

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

'I think there must be some sort of a nexus between the rioters and a section of police officials which resulted in gruesome killings and arson'

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Will probe celebs tweets over farmers' stir: Maha minister

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A number of prominent personalities, including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, recently rallied around the central government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda.

Over 500 women from banned group book e-tickets for darshan at Sabarimala

Over 500 women from banned group book e-tickets for darshan at Sabarimala

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The figure assumes significance as the Sabarimala temple had witnessed frenzied devotees opposing the entry of women belonging to the menstrual-age in the wake of landmark Supreme Court verdict permitting women of all ages to offer prayers at the hill shrine.

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

Modi@Facebook: What he likes and writes

Modi@Facebook: What he likes and writes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Pitching support for his Digital India initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Facebook headquarters.

Row erupts over RSS chief's 'lion vs dogs' comment

Row erupts over RSS chief's 'lion vs dogs' comment

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Bhagwat said a sense of idealism is good and described himself not as 'anti-modern', but as 'pro-future'.

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'People should see it as a victory for India.'

Bhima-Koregaon probe: 'Summon Fadnavis as witness'

Bhima-Koregaon probe: 'Summon Fadnavis as witness'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

'There is a contradiction between what the then CM said in the assembly and the legislative council, and the direction taken by the police investigation.'

Death toll in MP bus mishap climbs to 21

Death toll in MP bus mishap climbs to 21

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

With the recovery of seven more bodies from the swollen Bagdi river on Thursday, the death toll in the Khategaon bus mishap in Dewas has risen to 21.

Is Tiger in a relationship with Disha? He finally answers

Is Tiger in a relationship with Disha? He finally answers

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

'She is a dear friend and we do go out together.'

'I have done a lot of things that I am not proud of'

'I have done a lot of things that I am not proud of'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'I had anger management issues, but I would like to believe that I worked on myself to make sure that I am a slightly better version of myself.'

Drug racket probe: SIT grills Telugu actor Ravi Teja

Drug racket probe: SIT grills Telugu actor Ravi Teja

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Teja is among the 12 personalities from the Telugu film industry summoned by the SIT.

'Why do we need court's permission to build Ram temple?'

'Why do we need court's permission to build Ram temple?'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'When the Babri Masjid was demolished, we didn't take permission from anyone.'

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Gauri Lankesh's killers identified her as 'durjan', claims probe team

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

In August 2016, at a meeting of the syndicate, the main members identified Lankesh as a durjan "as told in the Kshatra Dharma Sadhana based on her speeches and writings

Behind the scenes of Alia-Ranbir's Brahmastra

Behind the scenes of Alia-Ranbir's Brahmastra

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Just what are Ranbir and Alia doing on the film's sets?

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

On 135th foundation day, Cong vows to fight NRC, CAA

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The leaders alleged that those who had no contribution in the freedom struggle wanted to spread fear 'in the name of nationalism', suppress the voice of people and were questioning the legacy of Congress.

VHP passes resolution on Ram temple; Bhagwat asks to tread cautiously

VHP passes resolution on Ram temple; Bhagwat asks to tread cautiously

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Some speakers also blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government.

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

'TV news debates are very poisonous'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'I challenge BJP spokespersons that they have no idea what their party's ideology is because they believe it is only Modi's party now.'

Jabalpur: Hindu group activists enter church, smash panes, pots

Jabalpur: Hindu group activists enter church, smash panes, pots

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A cathedral premises and a Catholic school where people had gathered for a religious convention were vandalised allegedly by Hindu activists at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh.

'Pitamaha' of India Bar emerges hero in Ayodhya case

'Pitamaha' of India Bar emerges hero in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

During the hearing, the 92-year-old senior lawyer had told the apex court that it must do 'full and complete justice' in all matters before it and that his last wish before he died was to finish the case.

'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan,' says Sadhvi Prachi

'Yoga opponents should go to Pakistan,' says Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi on Tuesday kicked up another controversy with her remarks that those who are opposed to Yoga should go to Pakistan.

Gowda says there will be mid-term polls in Karnataka

Gowda says there will be mid-term polls in Karnataka

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Gowda also said he did not know how long the Congress-JD-S government, headed by his son H D Kumaraswamy, would continue and it was in the hands of the senior coalition partner.

Pejwar math head Vishwesha Theertha Swami passes away

Pejwar math head Vishwesha Theertha Swami passes away

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

One of prominent religious leaders of South India, the 88-year old Swamiji was admitted to a hospital at Manipal a few days ago for breathing difficulty and his end came on Sunday morning, they said.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

Will build Ram temple without your help: Hindu leaders tell govt

Will build Ram temple without your help: Hindu leaders tell govt

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Hindu religious leaders have said that they will construct the Ram temple at the "Lord's birthplace" in Ayodhya without any political assistance if the Supreme Court gives order in their favour.

Of Hindu, Hindustan, Hindi

Of Hindu, Hindustan, Hindi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Our problem is that we look at these words from a non-Indic perspective, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

Why you want to cheer for this Delhi cop

Why you want to cheer for this Delhi cop

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Despite the Delhi police's tarnished reputation in recent months, viewers find themselves rooting for Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary because he displays both vulnerability and remorse, observes Ranjita Ganesan.

His son wants to defeat Rahul in Wayanad

His son wants to defeat Rahul in Wayanad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'Kerala will witness a lot of fireworks in Wayanad and a kind of fight that it has not witnessed so far.'

Look out for Alaya F!

Look out for Alaya F!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'That's the way it should be -- people should see your work and then want to work with you, not because you are a celebrity's child.'

Sabarimala: Massive BJP protest rally

Sabarimala: Massive BJP protest rally

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'We will meet each villager in Kerala and chalk out a massive agitation plan to protect the Sabarimala temple.'