News for 'Ravi Shankar'

Uttam's Take: Sri Sri hits all the wrong notes

Uttam's Take: Sri Sri hits all the wrong notes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Uttam Ghosh On the controversy surrounding Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's World Culture Festival.

Cong didn't seek stay on Rahul's conviction because...: BJP

Cong didn't seek stay on Rahul's conviction because...: BJP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

'We are not here to hold brief for Adani. But Gandhi has sought to mislead the people to link his disqualification with Adani. He has been disqualified because of conviction in a case that relates to defamatory remarks he made in 2019'

Pakistan is as tired of terrorism as we are: Sri Sri

Pakistan is as tired of terrorism as we are: Sri Sri

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

The purpose of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's recent visit to Pakistan was to ensure people-to-people contact between the two countries, says the spiritual leader. Priyanka listens in

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Watch all the debates and discussions in Parliament

Burhan Wani's father: Discussed Kashmir with Sri Sri

Burhan Wani's father: Discussed Kashmir with Sri Sri

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Wani said he also asked Sri Sri to use his influence in finding a solution to Kashmir problem.

ISIS rejects Sri Sri's peace talks with photo of beheaded man

ISIS rejects Sri Sri's peace talks with photo of beheaded man

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has said that he tried to open peace talks with the ISIS, but the deadliest terrorist organisation rejected the offer by sending him a photograph of a beheaded body of a man

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The last Bharat Ratna award was conferred upon Pranab Mukherjee in 2019 and was posthumously awarded to Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh. The award was not given to anyone between 2020 and 2023.

Sri Sri in Pak: I'm ready to hold talks with Taliban

Sri Sri in Pak: I'm ready to hold talks with Taliban

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Indian spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Tuesday offered to hold talks with the Taliban to usher in peace in the region, saying it would help foster understanding among people with divergent views.

Sri Sri heads to Pakistan on peace mission

Sri Sri heads to Pakistan on peace mission

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

This is the spiritual leader's second visit to the neighbouring country (the first one was in July 2004). During his three-day peace mission, Sri Sri will meet top leaders to strengthen collaborative efforts between the two countries.

Asha Bhosle, Yesudas in Limca Book of Records

Asha Bhosle, Yesudas in Limca Book of Records

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Legendary sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, who honoured the musicians with a citation and a shawl, said he was delighted to be the one giving the awards.

'Art of Living' must for Thackeray family: Sri Sri

'Art of Living' must for Thackeray family: Sri Sri

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Taking a jibe at Shiv Sena and MNS for their campaign against "outsiders" in Maharashtra, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Thursday advised the Bal Thackeray family to "strictly" follow his Art of Living regimes to calm their nerves. "Thackeray parivaar ko Art of Living ki sakht zaroorat hai (The Thackeray family strictly need Art of Living lessons)," Ravi Shankar told reporters.

Art of Living won't pay fine but will support Yamuna restoration, says Sri Sri

Art of Living won't pay fine but will support Yamuna restoration, says Sri Sri

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, whose on Saturday once again sounded defiant, saying he will not pay any fine or penalty.

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Our govt doesn't work without pressure: Sri Sri

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Vicky Nanjappa talks to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living foundation, on the Lokpal Bill and why Gandhian Anna Hazare's movement against corruption was lapped up by the common man

Does Nitish Kumar Look Worried?

Does Nitish Kumar Look Worried?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday and Wednesday.

'How can you call a Bharat Ratna a fattu?'

'How can you call a Bharat Ratna a fattu?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com finds out why Sacred Games has run into trouble.

Grammy: Asha, Norah, Anoushka in race

Grammy: Asha, Norah, Anoushka in race

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Anoushka Shankar and Asha Bhosle's albums are competing against each other for Grammy Awards.

Sri Sri speaks on sex, spirituality and afterlife

Sri Sri speaks on sex, spirituality and afterlife

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Spiritual guru and Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar talks to rediff.com's Abhishek Mande about life, death, sex and the prospect of peace in the Indian subcontinent.

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Hazare Trophy: Gujarat, Maharashtra cruise to quarters

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jharkhand, however, could not make the knockouts from the group as Gujarat topped it with Haryana being the second team to progress. Jharkhand finished third.

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Dr Panda's 10 Tips For A Healthy Heart

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Dr Ramakanta Panda, one of the world's leading heart surgeons and the chairman and chief cardiac surgeon at Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute, recommends simple things you can do every day to keep your heart healthy.

If you invoke US law, then be aware of Indian laws too: Prasad on Twitter row

If you invoke US law, then be aware of Indian laws too: Prasad on Twitter row

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

He said social media companies are free to do business in India but they have to be accountable to the Indian Constitution and laws.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

Third Front talks an illusion: BJP

Third Front talks an illusion: BJP

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Ravi Shankar Prasad, spokesman of the Bharatiya Janata Party, who has been given the task of looking after the Assembly elections in Chattisgarh, accused the Centre of betraying the common man by allowing steep rise in the prices of essential commodities and putting the country into an era of food insecurity.

Piyush Goyal given additional charge of Paswan's portfolios

Piyush Goyal given additional charge of Paswan's portfolios

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan, one of India's most prominent Dalit leaders and eight-time Lok Sabha MP died on Thursday at the age of 74.

Creating awareness will combat terrorism: Sri Sri

Creating awareness will combat terrorism: Sri Sri

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Emphasising that all forms of violence is terrorism, spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Monday said creating and spreading awareness among the common people is the key to combating the global menace.

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

In a relief to former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair, the Supreme Court on Monday granted him bail after nearly 23 months of incarceration in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, observing that liberty is 'sacrosanct' and needs to be respected in cases involving even stringent laws.

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Till now, the maximum Bharat Ratnas were awarded in 1999 when four recipients were given the coveted award.

Maharishi was a great saint: Sri Sri

Maharishi was a great saint: Sri Sri

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

According to a release issued by the Art of Living Foundation in Bhopal, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, 'Maharshi was a great saint. He was highly skilled in managing world affairs and equally dispassionate at the same time.'

Art of Living gala in Washington

Art of Living gala in Washington

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Image of Sri Sri Ravishankar at the AOL gala in Washington.

India slams Pak for stopping postal mail service

India slams Pak for stopping postal mail service

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Pakistan's decision is directly in contravention of international postal union norms. But Pakistan is Pakistan'

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

Sri Sri meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad

Sri Sri meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, who has undertaken this visit at the invitation of Maliki, is expected to meet with several leaders from the Sunni, Shia and Kurdish parties.

Patna Sahib: One of India's most interesting contests

Patna Sahib: One of India's most interesting contests

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Nowhere else has caste, power politics, and generational change come together to form a combination so potent that it is combustible.

'We Are Walking For Jobs'

'We Are Walking For Jobs'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the day in politics...

Stressed physically and mentally?

Stressed physically and mentally?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Doctors believe the Sudarshan Kriya can help reduce stress and many other health problems.

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

A day after India opened up vaccination for those over 60 years and within the age bracket of 45 to 59 years with specified co-morbidities, more politicians took the vaccine jabs on Tuesday, including Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, who, along with his wife, took the first dose of indigenously developed Covaxin at the Delhi Heart and Lung Institute.

'BJP should have shown grace to Advaniji'

'BJP should have shown grace to Advaniji'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'They should have offered a ticket for his constituency to Advaniji's daughter Pratibha or son Jayant. But, of course, that is too much to expect.'

Not competing with Hardik, says Vijay Shankar

Not competing with Hardik, says Vijay Shankar

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Both Hardik and Shankar are known to hit big sixes, the former using a bit more brute power with his impeccable timing.

Bertelsmann may enter India

Bertelsmann may enter India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Joe, Kamala Celebrate White House Diwali

Joe, Kamala Celebrate White House Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Jill and Joe Biden hosted a reception on Monday, October 24, 2022, in the East Room at the White House to celebrate Diwali.

Indian 2 Review: Kamal Haasan Elevates Overwritten Sequel

Indian 2 Review: Kamal Haasan Elevates Overwritten Sequel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The saving grace of Shankar's expanded universe is the masterful precision with which Kamal Haasan drops himself into a messy setup, only slightly to elevate the pulpy tendencies of Shankar's vision, observes Arjun Menon.