News for 'Raksha'

LFW: Model Aditi Mishra shares her Rakhi memories

LFW: Model Aditi Mishra shares her Rakhi memories

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'My brother was a brat,' she tells Rajesh Karkera with a laugh.

8 Life lessons from Aamir Khan

8 Life lessons from Aamir Khan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Happy birthday, Aamir!

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

In her message on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, she appealed to all to reinvigorate the principles of compassion, coexistence and inclusive development as the indelible features of polity, society and economy.

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

'Politics of violence is in Communists' nature'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

The BJP president hit out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that the maximum killings of BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh workers have taken place in the latter's home district.

UP: School turns into 'dance bar' for village head's son's birthday

UP: School turns into 'dance bar' for village head's son's birthday

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

As the clip went viral on social media, the education department ordered a probe.

US with India in efforts to defend sovereignty: Pompeo

US with India in efforts to defend sovereignty: Pompeo

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Severely critical of China, Pompeo, cited killing of Indian Army personnel in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in a clash with the Chinese military, and asserted that both India and the US are taking steps to strengthen cooperation against all threats and not just those posed by the Chinese Communist Party.

PIX: Meet Bollywood's sexy sisters!

PIX: Meet Bollywood's sexy sisters!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

On Raksha Bandhan, here's looking at some of the hottest Bollywood sisters to hit the screen.

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Stalin Needs to Think Fast, Act Faster

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Good intentions and elaborate roadmaps apart, there is an urgent need for the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come up with branded schemes like MGR's meal scheme, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Why Every Indian Must Salute The Heroes of Rezang La

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

It will never be possible to recreate an exact account of this epic battle to remember and honour other brave jawans, but one thing that the nation will always do is to bow down their heads in respect and reverence at the war memorial at Chushul called 'The Rezang La War Memorial -- Ahir Dham'.

Chinese, Indian troops start 'synchronised' disengagement in Ladakh

Chinese, Indian troops start 'synchronised' disengagement in Ladakh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

There was no comment from the Indian side on the statement made by the Chinese defence ministry spokesperson Colonel Wu Qian, and carried by China's official media.

Pune blasts: Maharashtra home minister reviews security

Pune blasts: Maharashtra home minister reviews security

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil reviewed security situation with senior officials on Wednesday night, following the four low-intensity explosions in Pune.

Happy birthday, Taimur!

Happy birthday, Taimur!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Be ready with your awwwws!

Rakhi special: Bollywood's endearing bhai-bahen portrayals

Rakhi special: Bollywood's endearing bhai-bahen portrayals

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

As we celebrte Raksha Bandhan, we take a look at sibling love in Hindi films.

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

BJP first list out; Modi fielded from Varanasi, Shah replaces Advani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Smriti Irani will reprise her electoral battle with Rahul Gandhi from Amethi.

Cargo review

Cargo review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

>I would like to applaud Director Aarti Kadav for attempting a futuristic movie, but Cargo gets mired by a script which has been jammed with too many concepts, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

PIX: Ileana remembers her bikini days

PIX: Ileana remembers her bikini days

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

It's #ThrowbackThursday time and the perfect opportunity to look at some fabulous flashback filmi pictures.

Sudheer's next to be an action film

Sudheer's next to be an action film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'You have to get past the phobia that Math is difficult.' 'The brain is exercising when you do arithmetic.'

What's the best thing your bro/sis has done for you?

What's the best thing your bro/sis has done for you?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Has s/he helped you in your career? Has s/he helped you survive a difficult life situation?

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Amarnath Yatra to start from June 25

Rediff.com26 Feb 2012

The 37-day annual pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine of Amarnath will commence from June 25, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board which manages the yatra said.

Another shocking honour killing: Couple burnt alive in Bihar

Another shocking honour killing: Couple burnt alive in Bihar

Rediff.com15 May 2012

In a suspected case of honour killing, a widowed woman who had recently remarried against her family's wishes was burnt alive along with her husband in Raksha Basatpur village in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. Raj Kumari alias Radha Devi, who was in her early 30s, and her husband were allegedly killed by her brothers, said the police.

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.

Rithvik-Asha win Nach Baliye 6

Rithvik-Asha win Nach Baliye 6

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Rithvik Dhanjani and his girlfriend Asha Negi have won the sixth season of dance reality show Nach Baliye.

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

In the name of the cow: What motivates gau rakshaks?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'It's not only holy reverence that drives them to such vigilantism -- there is adventure too.' 'Some of the younger gau rakshaks enjoy the thrill of the chase: Stopping vehicles, wielding weapons, badgering passengers and then gloating.'

PIX: Madhuri, Ranbir, Mary Kom at Vivek Oberoi's charity event

PIX: Madhuri, Ranbir, Mary Kom at Vivek Oberoi's charity event

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Rajnath reaches Paris, to take Rafale sortie today

Rajnath reaches Paris, to take Rafale sortie today

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Though Singh will receive the first of the 36 Rafale jets on Tuesday, the first batch of four aircraft will come to India only by May next year.

Ram Charan Tej gears up for Rachcha

Ram Charan Tej gears up for Rachcha

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The film is set to release this week.

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Sitharaman visits forward areas along LoC in Kashmir

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

The defence minister will review the security situation along the Line of Control in the Valley and Line of Actual Control in the Ladakh region.

Rahul calls out Sitharaman for U-turn on Rafale deal

Rahul calls out Sitharaman for U-turn on Rafale deal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Referring to Modi's speeches in Parliament on Wednesday, he said it was clear that the prime minister was not interested in answering "fundamental questions".

Gaining a brother: A short story

Gaining a brother: A short story

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

As India celebrates Raksha Bandhan this weekend, we bring you a short story by Indian-American author Rituparna Chatterjee from the book 'Celebrate: Your Fun Festival Handbook Rakhi And Bhai Dooj'.

Here's why there will be no Iftar at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year

Here's why there will be no Iftar at Rashtrapati Bhavan this year

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Diwali celebrations also did not take place last year though the monument was lit with multi-coloured LED bulbs.

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

No power can touch even an inch of India's land: Rajnath in Ladakh

No power can touch even an inch of India's land: Rajnath in Ladakh

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Singh said if there is an attempt to hurt the self-respect of India, then it will not be tolerated and will be given a 'befitting reply'. "Whatever progress has been made in the talks, there should be a resolution of the matter. But to what extent it will be resolved, I cannot guarantee."

Order to return land: Singur farmers celebrate

Order to return land: Singur farmers celebrate

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

As soon as the news spread last night, the farmers, mostly belonging to villages in the Beraberi-Purbapara and Gopalnagar-Ghospara clusters, decided to celebrate thedevelopment the next day.

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

'More people must speak up against toxic polarisation'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'The problem here is not that one community's deity has suddenly become another community's meal.' 'Hindus and Muslims have been peacefully coexisting with their cows for centuries now.' 'The problem here is that a section of Indians has been suddenly made to realise that it makes great political sense to degrade each one of the 170 million Muslims to a potential cow-killer, lynch a few of them to keep the heat on, polarise and win elections.'

Army's 'big bang' welcome for Nirmala

Army's 'big bang' welcome for Nirmala

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The 155-millimetre, 52-calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System, which was successfully tested in Pokhran, demonstrated its potential to be a world-beating system.

Rakhi gift: Protective like a father, understanding, like a friend

Rakhi gift: Protective like a father, understanding, like a friend

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Mansi Manchanda from Delhi writes about her elder brother Sahil.

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

The 45-day annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrine of Amarnath ended on Saturday after the traditional puja inside the shrine. The Shravan Purnima, which coincides with Raksha Bandhan festival, witnessed religious fervour with the arrival at the cave shrine situated at a height of 3,880 metres after a night halt at Panjtarni.

Gehlot clarifies after Pehlu Khan's sons chargesheeted for smuggling

Gehlot clarifies after Pehlu Khan's sons chargesheeted for smuggling

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Pehlu Khan's name was mentioned in the summary of the chargesheet.

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Has the army confronted China, equipping itself with emergency purchases that have been largely paid for by pensioners, asks Ajai Shukla.