News for 'Ram Das'

Babur neither visited Ayodhya nor constructed mosque: Hindu body tells SC

Babur neither visited Ayodhya nor constructed mosque: Hindu body tells SC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Mir Baki was not the commander who had led the invasion on Ayodhya, Mishra said leading the bench to ask him as to what he was trying to prove by referring to these historical books.

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Raghuvir Yadav: Masterful Actor For All Seasons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

On his birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of Raghuvir Yadav's best roles on big screen and small.

Rajnath Singh rules out enactment of law to build Ayodhya temple

Rajnath Singh rules out enactment of law to build Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh virtually ruled out any enactment of law for building the much debated Ram temple in Ayodhya on Sunday.

Why SC rejected Nirmohi Akhara's claim

Why SC rejected Nirmohi Akhara's claim

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The top court said there are serious infirmities in the oral accounts of Nirmohi witnesses that the disputed structure was not a mosque but the Janmabhoomi temple.

iBall CompBook Premio v2.0: A power laptop at an affordable price

iBall CompBook Premio v2.0: A power laptop at an affordable price

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Priced at 21,999, this 14-inch device is as fair a deal as they come.

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The massive crowds of devotees in temples, elaborately decorated tableaus and Dahi Handi revelry were all missing this year on Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as celebrations were dampened by COVID-19 restrictions.

Tom Alter passes away

Tom Alter passes away

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

'So much goodness. Warmth. Friendly. Attracts and exudes positivity and peace. A distinct voice.' Bollywood salutes the veteran actor.

Babri demolition: SC issues notice to Advani, others over conspiracy charges

Babri demolition: SC issues notice to Advani, others over conspiracy charges

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani and others leaders on a plea against dropping of criminal conspiracy charge against them in the Babri mosque demolition case.

Mortal remains of 38 Indians killed in Iraq brought back

Mortal remains of 38 Indians killed in Iraq brought back

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The presumed remains of one of those killed were yet to be positively identified.

President, Modi attend Dussehra celebrations

President, Modi attend Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Arrows were fired to set the effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran ablaze at the Parade Ground on Saturday, an event that was attended by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi among a host of other dignitaries.

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Neeraj Chopra, Sable give India reason to cheer

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Neeraj Chopra broke his own meet record while Sable set a new national record time of 8 minutes 20.20 seconds to win the 3000m steeplechase

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Finish Babri trial against Advani, others by Aug 31: SC

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The SC asked special judge to control the proceedings in accordance with law so that inordinate delay that is beyond the time-frame is no longer breached.

Ayodhya verdict deferment evokes mixed reactions

Ayodhya verdict deferment evokes mixed reactions

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

The Supreme Court's order deferring the Ayodhya verdict title suit by the Allahabad High Court to September 28 has evoked mixed reaction from the litigants of the 60-year-old dispute.

Lenovo Yoga 720: Hybrid laptop with great specs, affordable price

Lenovo Yoga 720: Hybrid laptop with great specs, affordable price

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The true test of a hybrid is how well it performs both as a laptop and a tablet.

Modi turns down invitation to visit Ayodhya

Modi turns down invitation to visit Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

In an apparent move to avoid stoking a fresh controversy as the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to terms with a bitter separation from the Janata Dal-United, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has declined an invitation to visit Ayodhya, his office said on Tuesday.

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.

Won't accept dropping of charges against Advani in Babri masjid case, says SC

Won't accept dropping of charges against Advani in Babri masjid case, says SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The Supreme Court on Monday kept its options open on examining the dropping of conspiracy charge against accused like L K Advani, M M Joshi and Uma Bharti in the demolition of the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri structure in Ayodhya in 1992.

Ayodhya case: Court asks Advani, Uma, Joshi to appear on May 30

Ayodhya case: Court asks Advani, Uma, Joshi to appear on May 30

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The judge gave the directions after Vimal Kumar Srivastava and Manish Tripathi, representing the six accused, moved an application seeking their exemption from personal appearance for Friday only on the ground they had prior commitment.

VHP activists, sadhus march to Parliament

VHP activists, sadhus march to Parliament

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

Ramchandra Das Paramhans said on the occasion that a mosque would not be allowed to be built at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The apex court said the parties in the matter should be ready to start the hearing on the appeals which are before it.

The teenager who conquered the world

The teenager who conquered the world

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

'After I won the final I gave my father a call.' 'He said the family had followed my progress on TV and saw that I had won.' '"We are going to sleep now," he said.' 'I told him 'I am a world champion and you are going to sleep!'

Ayodhya temple trust to intensify movement

Ayodhya temple trust to intensify movement

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

With a favourable report, the ASI has vindicated our stand and now there is no looking back," Mahant Nritya Gopal Das said.

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

COVID-19 second wave: Delays in RT-PCR tests

Rediff.com9 May 2021

While there is a shortage of testing kits, manpower and capacities, India does not have other scalable testing options.

Nitish Kumar erupts in anger in Bihar assembly

Nitish Kumar erupts in anger in Bihar assembly

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Kumar, who chose not to react when the 31-year-old Rashtriya Janata Dal leader made a series of personal attacks and allegations in his nearly an hour-long speech, erupted in anger when the latter sought to interject during a statement made by Janata Dal-United leader and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary.

When anti-CAA protesters resorted to 'Gandhigiri'

When anti-CAA protesters resorted to 'Gandhigiri'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Protesters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi said the police can baton charge them as much as they want, but their message is "love in return for hatred".

BrahMos missiles successfully test-fired from land, air

BrahMos missiles successfully test-fired from land, air

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

A land-attack version of the missile was test-launched from Launch Pad-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR). An air force variant was fired from an IAF fighter jet over Bay of Bengal.

Babri case: SC judge recuses from hearing criminal appeals

Babri case: SC judge recuses from hearing criminal appeals

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Justice V Gopala Gowda recused himself from the hearing without citing any reason and said, "let the matter be placed before the Chief Justice" for its allocation to some other bench.

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Will BJP oust Nitish after the poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'Maybe the BJP believes, in the post-poll scenario, it will have the might to foist, anybody endorsed by the RSS, upon Bihar,' observes Mohammad Sajjad.

Rewari schoolgirls end hunger strike after govt concedes demands

Rewari schoolgirls end hunger strike after govt concedes demands

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The girls had said they would be molested if they travel to a senior secondary school located in a different village.

5 prisoners escape from Bihar's Buxar jail

5 prisoners escape from Bihar's Buxar jail

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Three officials have been suspended.

Ten MPs take oath in RS

Ten MPs take oath in RS

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh and his party colleague Ram Gopal Yadav along with eight other new members of Parliament were administered oath by Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Illaiyaraja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 41 others given Padma awards

PHOTOS: Illaiyaraja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 41 others given Padma awards

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Keeping its promise of honouring 'unsung heroes', the government this year honoured with Padma awards several personalities who served the poor, set up free schools and popularised tribal arts globally.

With Jharkhand loss, BJP's footprint shrinks to half from 2017 peak

With Jharkhand loss, BJP's footprint shrinks to half from 2017 peak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

BJP now governs 35% of country's landmass as against 71% in 2017. 43% of country's population is now governed by the BJP or allies in the states as against over 69 per cent two years ago. In all 3 state polls since its Lok Sabha win, BJP's vote share has fallen by big margins.

Bollywood's WORST Dance Moves of 2017

Bollywood's WORST Dance Moves of 2017

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

We've seen some cool dance moves this year. And then, we've seen these!

Kohli, Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25

Kohli, Chanu to receive Khel Ratna on September 25

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is among the 20 sportspersons picked for the Arjuna Awards, who will be honoured by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

64.12% votes cast in 1st phase of polling in Jharkhand

64.12% votes cast in 1st phase of polling in Jharkhand

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

The fate of 189 candidates, including 15 women nominees, will be decided in the first phase of the polling in Chatra, Gumla, Bishunpur, Lohardaga, Manika, Latehar, Panki, Daltonganj, Bishrampur, Chhatarpur, Hussainabad, Garhwa and Bhawanathpur.

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The accident occurred when the private boat 'Ma Kamala' was headed to Majuli from Nimati Ghat and the government-owned ferry 'Tripkai' was coming from the riverine island.

LG Q6 review: A mid-range phone that fulfills all expectations

LG Q6 review: A mid-range phone that fulfills all expectations

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

LG Q6 is an all-rounder and way better designed than the competition -- Moto G5 Plus, Honor 6X, and Samsung Galaxy on Max -- says Uttaran Das Gupta.

Babri dispute: Sri Sri meets Muslim leaders, says dialogue will resolve issue

Babri dispute: Sri Sri meets Muslim leaders, says dialogue will resolve issue

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'I am confident that we will achieve something big for the country through this'

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has too decided against observing the 27th anniversary of the demolition as "Shaurya Diwas".