News for 'SITA'

Ram 'marrying' Sita again on Dec 14

Ram 'marrying' Sita again on Dec 14

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

The 'Ram Baraat' will leave for Janakpur from Ayodhya on Dec 8, and the marriage ceremony of Lord Ram and Sita will be held in Nepal on Dec 16.

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Tamannaah's Baahubali Dream

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

It's been nine years since magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning hit the screen, and Tamannaah Bhatia goes down memory lane.

Amitabh To Play Dashrath To Ranbir's Ram?

Amitabh To Play Dashrath To Ranbir's Ram?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Amitabh Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor worked together in Brahmastra for the first time. Now, they are poised to come together again.

Kriti Prays For Adipurush

Kriti Prays For Adipurush

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Ms Sanon flew to Nashik to pray at the Sita Gufa Mandir there.

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

IIT-B imposes heavy fines on 8 students over play mocking Lord Ram

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Indian Institute of India (IIT) Bombay has imposed a fine of up to Rs 1.2 lakh on eight students, who performed a play that allegedly mocked Lord Ram and portrayed the Ramayana in a bad light, a fellow student said on Thursday.

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

'I'm Sure The Concept For INDIA Came From Him'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'In Parliament, he was the one person who stood for democracy and secularism even when the principal Opposition party was not very forthright in taking on the BJP and RSS.'

Dulquer's Fun Birthday With Mrunal

Dulquer's Fun Birthday With Mrunal

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Happy birthday, Dulquer!

Two Maoist dalams wiped out in Wednesday's op in Maha: Police

Two Maoist dalams wiped out in Wednesday's op in Maha: Police

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Due to the success of the operation, the entire Korchi-Tipagad and Chatgaon-Kasansur Dalams of Maoists have been wiped out, they claimed.

Kejriwal to step down as CM, face 'agnipariksha' of polls

Kejriwal to step down as CM, face 'agnipariksha' of polls

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he would resign after two days and sought early polls in the national capital while vowing not to sit in the chief minister's chair till people give him a 'certificate of honesty'.

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Utkarsh Mishra's impressions of the Narendra Modi roadshow in Varanasi.

'Life partner of warrior': Hemant Soren in jail, wife posts wedding anniversary message

'Life partner of warrior': Hemant Soren in jail, wife posts wedding anniversary message

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Kalpana said her husband is not with the family on their wedding anniversary but she will not be emotional as he will "defeat conspiracy and emerge as a winner".

PM releases postage stamps on Ram temple

PM releases postage stamps on Ram temple

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The stamps are not merely a piece of paper or artwork but they are a miniature form of epics and great ideas, he said in a video message.

Modi, Kangana in fray as India votes in final phase

Modi, Kangana in fray as India votes in final phase

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Other prominent candidates among the 904 in the fray are Union minister Anurag Thakur, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad's daughter Misa Bharti.

Lord Ram had sent Sita home, BJP must dump Modi: Cong

Lord Ram had sent Sita home, BJP must dump Modi: Cong

Rediff.com10 May 2012

With his role in post-Godhra riots again coming into question, Congress on Tuesday asked Bharatiya Janata Party to dump the Guajrat chief minister like Lord Rama had sent Sita out of his home to clear the doubts of the people.

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Lashing out at Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, Rashid on Wednesday alleged that they have "destroyed" Kashmir.

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While 'Ram' and 'Sita' were the preferred names for many, a baby boy born to a Muslim family in the district hospital in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, was named Ram Rahim by his grandmother.

Shilpa's Ayodhya Fever In Mumbai!

Shilpa's Ayodhya Fever In Mumbai!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

After attending the pran pratishtha ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, film folk were spotted at the Mumbai airport, as they made their way home.

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.

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

A notice, uploaded on the apex court website, said the bench will hear the matter on October 4.

'Ram Rajya' for next 1000 years: BJP resolution

'Ram Rajya' for next 1000 years: BJP resolution

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

The resolution noted that the Ram temple is a symbol of India's vision, philosophy and path. "Shri Ram temple has truly become a temple of national consciousness," it said and added that every Indian was happy to see the divine consecration of Lord Shri Ram.

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to re-examine its 1998 judgment granting MPs and MLAs immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or vote in Parliament or state legislatures.

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar.

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday announced that the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at its position at the 'garbh griha' of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The party fielded Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, while Uttar Pradesh minister Jitin Prasada has replaced Varun Gandhi in Pilibhit.

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.

Soren out, Soren in, in Jharkhand; Champai steps down, Hemant stakes claim

Soren out, Soren in, in Jharkhand; Champai steps down, Hemant stakes claim

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Hemant Soren staked claim to form the government and the swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held soon. If sworn in, Hemant Soren will be the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand, which was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000.

Kangana Compares Ayodhya To Vatican

Kangana Compares Ayodhya To Vatican

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

'Standing before the majestic Ram Mandir, embraced by a sense of peace and devotion. A truly humbling experience. Grateful for this blessed moment.'

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A total of 45 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion in the 81-member assembly.

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha ended on Saturday with the seventh phase of elections witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent, amid clashes between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Sandeshkhali and some other parts of West Bengal.

Will Ajay-Kajol make a good Ram-Sita?

Will Ajay-Kajol make a good Ram-Sita?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Rajkumar Santoshi has cast the couple in his new film, Ramayana.

Nepal court quashes ban on Adipurush but Kathmandu mayor says no

Nepal court quashes ban on Adipurush but Kathmandu mayor says no

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A Nepal court on Thursday lifted the ban on Hindi films, including Prabhas-starrer Adipurush, asking authorities not to halt the screening of any movie passed by the country's censor board.

The Many Faces From Ayodhya

The Many Faces From Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera captures the faces from Ayodhya.

Ranbir Gets Into Rama Mode

Ranbir Gets Into Rama Mode

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'While the film will be shot, Ranbir will abstain from drinking and eating meat.'

Ram temple: NDA plans grand celebration in Rahul's constituency

Ram temple: NDA plans grand celebration in Rahul's constituency

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is planning to celebrate the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, being organised in Ayodhya, in a grand manner in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, represented by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

More than 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram from Sita's birthplace in Janakpur in Nepal have arrived in Ayodhya.

Agastya Won't Play Laxman To Ranbir's Ram

Agastya Won't Play Laxman To Ranbir's Ram

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'At this stage of his career, he can hardly afford to play second fiddle to another actor.'

'I accept that people's...': 'Adipurush' writer apologises

'I accept that people's...': 'Adipurush' writer apologises

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The film was criticised heavily for its pedestrian language upon its release last month.

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

No invite for Ram temple event, Uddhav to visit...

No invite for Ram temple event, Uddhav to visit...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The Kalaram temple, located in Panchavati area of Nashik, is dedicated to Lord Ram.

Ramleela play: Prof, 5 students get bail; Pune varsity to probe incident

Ramleela play: Prof, 5 students get bail; Pune varsity to probe incident

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The play by the Lalit Kala Kendra, officially called the Centre for Performing Arts, was based on the backstage banter of actors who perform various roles in 'Ramleela'.