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Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Rekha Gupta had the support of the RSS, which actively participated in the Delhi assembly poll campaign to help the BJP win.

God NOT in 99 names or 1,000 idols: Sri Sri in Pak

God NOT in 99 names or 1,000 idols: Sri Sri in Pak

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

"Love, peace, tolerance" is what Pakistani students shouted for when asked by visiting spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar what he should speak about. Ravi Shankar regaled the audience at the famous Forman Christian College in Lahore as he spoke about love, religion and answered number of questions.

Nitish Kumar offers to touch official's feet to expedite road project

Nitish Kumar offers to touch official's feet to expedite road project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A livid Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asked a representative of a private company to expedite a road project in Patna and even offered to touch his feet to speed it up.

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

'This Govt Is Full Of Amateurs'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'It does not understand economics. The entire focus of this government is skewed.'

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'Abrar uncle said he had started drinking from the afternoon on that fateful day. And he continued drinking till late at night.' 'Thereafter, he must have consumed some sleeping pills, as was his habit.' 'I think that combination went fatally wrong.'

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain's story will be told in a thousand ways by each person who met him, loved him, spent time with him, got to know him and shared some precious time off stage with him, says Maanveer Singh.

Respect SC order, but...: BJP defends electoral bonds

Respect SC order, but...: BJP defends electoral bonds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday defended the electoral bonds scheme, struck down as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, saying it had a laudable objective of bringing transparency in poll funding.

Won't pay fine, ready to go to jail, says Sri Sri on Yamuna event

Won't pay fine, ready to go to jail, says Sri Sri on Yamuna event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The guru described the Central government and the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi as "intelligent" for supporting the event.

Modi Plans Road Show In Bihar

Modi Plans Road Show In Bihar

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Modi will stay in Patna overnight after the road show and address election meetings on May 13 in three Lok Sabha constituencies: Hajipur, Vaishali and Saran.

Ayodhya: BJP ex-MP rejects Sri Sri's role; send proposal, says Muslim law board

Ayodhya: BJP ex-MP rejects Sri Sri's role; send proposal, says Muslim law board

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'How can someone who has never been associated with the movement and never had darshan of Ram Lalla mediate on the matter of temple construction? We have gone to jail for it, faced house arrest and have been fighting court cases. Sri Sri does not qualify to mediate on the matter.'

'Modi understands when he is faltering'

'Modi understands when he is faltering'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'He also understands and foresees potential challenges.'

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Away from chaotic Kashmir, Burhan Wani's father spends time at Sri Sri's ashram

Away from chaotic Kashmir, Burhan Wani's father spends time at Sri Sri's ashram

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

With the Centre grappling to bring peace in restive Kashmir after the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani, the slain militant's father Muzaffar Wani met Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at his ashram in Bengaluru.

Ayodhya row: Sri Sri again appeals to AIMPLB for out-of-court settlement

Ayodhya row: Sri Sri again appeals to AIMPLB for out-of-court settlement

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

He said going through the court was a loss for both Hindus and Muslims and an out-of-court settlement would be a 'win-win situation' for both the communities.

'Nitish Kumar Is Behaving Oddly'

'Nitish Kumar Is Behaving Oddly'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

'We used to discuss how image-conscious Nitish Kumar was and his sophisticated conduct in public life. All this has become a thing of the past.'

Sri Sri presents 'solution' to Shani temple row

Sri Sri presents 'solution' to Shani temple row

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

According to the spiritual guru, all men and women could have darshan of the Shani deity from a distance of three feet without any gender discrimination.

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.' 'Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?'

WATCH LIVE! PM Modi at World Cultural Festival

WATCH LIVE! PM Modi at World Cultural Festival

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares the stage with spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and other world dignitaries at the World Cultural Festival.

Buying Under-Construction Property? Read This!

Buying Under-Construction Property? Read This!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The biggest risk in under-construction projects is delay and non-completion.

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Nitish's name was proposed for INDIA convener, but...

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

A close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday confirmed that a 'proposal' to make the Janata Dal-United president convener of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) came up at the meeting of coalition leaders through virtual mode.

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Due to the impact, the vehicle carrying students was flung a distance away from the level crossing after it hit the running train. The loco pilot managed to stop the train after traversing some distance, police said.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

The Songs Lata Mangeshkar Loved

The Songs Lata Mangeshkar Loved

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Lataji had once picked her favourites, albeit reluctantly, and told Subhash K Jha just why they were so close to her heart.

Conspiracy to control through backdoor: BJP on Sena-NCP-Cong

Conspiracy to control through backdoor: BJP on Sena-NCP-Cong

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Prasad dismissed accusations that BJP was committing "murder of democracy" by entering into an alliance with a group of NCP and referred to Shiv Sena joining hands with the Congress.

Blow to Congress as key Sonia aide Tom Vadakkan joins BJP

Blow to Congress as key Sonia aide Tom Vadakkan joins BJP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'I left the party with heavy heart. If a party is working against national interest, there there is no other option but to leave it'

When Panditji played, women went weak and the gods sat up

When Panditji played, women went weak and the gods sat up

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Pandit Ravi Shankar took Indian music global, wrote the rules of the modern Indian classical performance. Sumit Bhattacharya pays personal tribute to the legend.

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Onus on CSK batters against LSG to end losing streak

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings have never experienced a worse phase in the Indian Premier League and their faltering batters will have to deliver to arrest their steep slide in a must-win game against an upbeat Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday.

SEBI chief Buch skips PAC summons; BJP miffed at panel chair

SEBI chief Buch skips PAC summons; BJP miffed at panel chair

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Buch, under a cloud over allegations of conflict of interest levelled by United States-based short-seller Hindenburg, was asked to appear before the PAC, which is reviewing the performance of the market regulator.

'Samajwadi Party has become Akhilesh Yadav party'

'Samajwadi Party has become Akhilesh Yadav party'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'BJP will win 350 seats.'

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

'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.

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

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.