News for 'Rama'

Kumara Rama: A superb effort

Kumara Rama: A superb effort

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Sobhita's Wedding Festivities Start

Sobhita's Wedding Festivities Start

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The couple, who got engaged in August, posted pictures of the Pasupu Danchatam ceremony.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

Indo Rama shelves retail plans

Indo Rama shelves retail plans

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries. This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most winningly in a crowd-pleasing number, observes Dinesh Raheja.

RG Kar protests: SC orders probe against Kolkata cops

RG Kar protests: SC orders probe against Kolkata cops

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered an SIT investigation into the alleged torture of a woman in police custody following her arrest over protests against the rape and murder of a doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

Vande Bharat completes trial run in JK, reaches Srinagar

Vande Bharat completes trial run in JK, reaches Srinagar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The train, on its maiden trial run, arrived at Srinagar station in the Nowgam area on Srinagar's outskirts from Katra in Jammu.

Ramlila actor dies on stage, Delhi minister blames Covid vaccine

Ramlila actor dies on stage, Delhi minister blames Covid vaccine

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

A 56-year-old man died after he suffered a heart attack on stage while performing the role of Lord Rama at a Ramlila in Vishwakarma Nagar of Shahdara, police on Sunday said.

Yogi government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu river

Yogi government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu river

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The objective of the entire programme will be to promote Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama, as a tourist destination.

Abandoned 20 yrs ago, Spanish woman in India to find mom

Abandoned 20 yrs ago, Spanish woman in India to find mom

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Sneha, a Spanish citizen, has returned to India in search of her biological mother, who had abandoned her and her brother 20 years ago.

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Excise policy: BRS leader Kavitha walks out of Tihar after 5 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan noted that Kavitha has been in custody for around five months and the probe against her by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was complete in these cases.

Rachita, Rama get married in Tere Sheher Mein

Rachita, Rama get married in Tere Sheher Mein

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Snapshots from the onscreen nuptials.

Life Lessons You Can Learn from Ram

Life Lessons You Can Learn from Ram

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

A fascinating excerpt from Shantanu Gupta's book, Teachings from the Ramayana on Family & Life.

Uproar in LS over Azam Khan's sexist remark on BJP's Rama Devi

Uproar in LS over Azam Khan's sexist remark on BJP's Rama Devi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Participating in the debate on the triple talaq bill on Thursday, Khan made certain observations on a ruling party member.

Man who killed, ate mother gets death penalty

Man who killed, ate mother gets death penalty

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan said it was confirming the death penalty on the convict -- Sunil Kuchkoravi -- and added there was no chance of his reformation. The bench said this was a case of cannibalism and it falls under the rarest of rare category.

Kalburgi murder: Rama Sene chief held in Mangaluru

Kalburgi murder: Rama Sene chief held in Mangaluru

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Rama Sene chief detained in Mangaluru on Thursday in connection with the murder of progressive Kannada scholar and researcher Prof M M Kalburgi.

Images: Diwali with Lord Rama

Images: Diwali with Lord Rama

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

One of the popular legends behind Diwali is that it marks Lord Rama's return from exile. Sanjay Patel presents the story before from Ramayana: The Divine Loophole.

'Bhakts want Lord Rama to live in grandeur'

'Bhakts want Lord Rama to live in grandeur'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'Lord Rama is still in the same shape as he was before the disputed structure fell...'

'Pushpa 2' stampede: T'gana CM lambast 'inhuman' Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2' stampede: T'gana CM lambast 'inhuman' Allu Arjun

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has criticized Telugu actor Allu Arjun for attending the screening of 'Pushpa-2' despite police permission being denied. Reddy alleges that the actor continued to be present at the cinema hall even after a woman died in a stampede and criticized film personalities for showing more empathy to Allu Arjun after his arrest than to the injured boy involved in the incident. The CM also assured that there will be no special privileges for those involved in such incidents.

8-YO Indian chess genius takes the world by storm

8-YO Indian chess genius takes the world by storm

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Divith, who has a FIDE rating of 1784 points currently, won four matches on the trot, including the last two against higher-rated opponents

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

'Togetherness Is The Message From Ayodhya'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Sri Ayodhyaji will emerge as the greatest centre of cultural togetherness, universal harmony, vasudeva kutumbakam, compassion, and love for every single living being on this Earth.'

The Best Songs Of 2024

The Best Songs Of 2024

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Melodies that stayed on in the mind and memory are too few and far between. Except the ones that do make an impression are definitely worth celebrating for their refreshing style and substance.

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Communal clashes after rape attempt: Telangana district remains calm

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The situation in Jainoor town in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district remained peaceful on Thursday a day after a protest by tribal organisations against an autorickshaw driver's alleged attempt to rape and murder a tribal woman sparked communal tension prompting authorities to impose a curfew.

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare. Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads play sister and brother, notes Aseem Chhabra.

6 Indo Rama top honchos leave

6 Indo Rama top honchos leave

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

KTR behind Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce: T'gana minister

KTR behind Naga Chaitanya-Samantha divorce: T'gana minister

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Naga Chaitanya's father and top Telugu actor Nagarjuna strongly condemned the minister's remarks.

T'gana minister KTR escapes unhurt after almost falling off vehicle

T'gana minister KTR escapes unhurt after almost falling off vehicle

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

A video of the incident showed Rama Rao, the MP and MLA, who were travelling atop the vehicle suddenly "falling" when the railing on the vehicle broke after the van's driver applied brakes.

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Kirti Chakra conferred to colonel killed in J-K op, 3 others

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Col Singh was a combat veteran and was awarded Sena Medal during his tenure as second-in-command of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles.

Killing in name of religion an insult to Lord Rama: Tharoor

Killing in name of religion an insult to Lord Rama: Tharoor

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Tharoor described what is meant by inclusive India and in course of that slammed violence in the name of religion. He said that Tabrez Ansari was beaten up mercilessly and was forced to chant Jai Shree Ram. "This is an insult of Hindu dharma and of Lord Rama that someone uses His name to kill another person," he said.

The purely scientific case for Rama's Bridge

The purely scientific case for Rama's Bridge

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The Sethu Samudram project is a prestige issue for so-called 'Dravidian' politicians. It is a matter of hubris waiting for nemesis.

'Lifelong Learning Is Key In Today's Fast-Changing Business Landscape'

'Lifelong Learning Is Key In Today's Fast-Changing Business Landscape'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Citing an example of the pressure students face, she mentioned that one student shared how friends in college would say, "Don't come back without that multi-crore job," as they said their goodbyes.' 'But you have to understand that this is the end of the beginning, and it's not even the beginning of the end.'

Lord Ram doesn't belong only to Hindus: Farooq Abdullah

Lord Ram doesn't belong only to Hindus: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'Ayodhya Ram Temple is about to be inaugurated. I would like to congratulate everyone who made the effort for the temple. It's ready now'

'Miya' Muslims harass women teachers: Assam BJP MLA

'Miya' Muslims harass women teachers: Assam BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The Assam Assembly on Thursday witnessed a noisy scene after Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Rama Kanta Dewri alleged that women school teachers in Morigaon district are harassed by 'Bangladeshi Miya Muslims', leading to adjournment of the House. All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Aminul Islam objected to the ruling legislator's tone and language. The Speaker repeatedly asked Dewri to stick to the point and directly ask the supplementary question instead of raking up controversial issues.

Rama Singh wins top Hamilton honour

Rama Singh wins top Hamilton honour

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Dr Rama Singh, founder of the Gandhi Peace festival, is the winner of this year's Hamilton Mundialization World Citizenship Award. Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger presented him the medallion.

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Dev Anand Would Be 101 Today!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Did you know Dev Anand worked as a clerk at a salary of Rs 85 before he became an actor?

BRS MLA offers saris, bangles to 10 defectors, Cong hits back

BRS MLA offers saris, bangles to 10 defectors, Cong hits back

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Congress leader and chairperson of the Telangana State Women's Cooperative Development Corporation, B Shobha Rani, hit out at Reddy over his comments saying he insulted women with his disrespectful comments.

Industrialist Rama Prasad Goenka is no more

Industrialist Rama Prasad Goenka is no more

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

He was 83. Goenka is survived by his wife Sushila and sons Harsh Vardhan and Sanjiv.

Indo Rama group mulls retail business entry

Indo Rama group mulls retail business entry

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

Polyster giant Indo Rama group is contemplating entering the retail business, its managing director O P Lohia said in Nagpur on Thursday night.

CLB dismisses petition against Shree Rama

CLB dismisses petition against Shree Rama

Rediff.com14 Feb 2003

Shree Rama Multi Tech Ltd said Company Law Board dismissed a petition filed against the company by HSBC Private Equity India Ltd, a foreign equity investor.