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A tiger, a leopard and the Mumbai Zoo

A tiger, a leopard and the Mumbai Zoo

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com takes us on a tour inside the Byculla zoo, located in the heart of Mumbai.

What books are Jacqueline, Kajol, Sonali reading?

What books are Jacqueline, Kajol, Sonali reading?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Sonali Bendre even recommended a list of books you can pick up during the lockdown.

Air India software shutdown: 137 flights delayed on Sunday

Air India software shutdown: 137 flights delayed on Sunday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The average number of flights the Air India group, including subsidiaries Alliance Air and Air India Express, operates daily is 674.

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Rediff.com29 May 2022

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.

Ram Temple to open for devotees by December 2023

Ram Temple to open for devotees by December 2023

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The entire temple complex will, however, be ready by 2025.

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

The Lonar Crater, At Last!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.

VIDEO: Best-selling author Amish plays the drums

VIDEO: Best-selling author Amish plays the drums

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Afsar Dayatar brings you glimpses from the event.

SC stays Varanasi court hearing in Gyanvapi case till Friday

SC stays Varanasi court hearing in Gyanvapi case till Friday

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the civil court in Varanasi to not proceed with hearing the Gyanvapi case till it takes up the matter on Friday.

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'Every person is a Jatayu, each one of you can be Jatayu, both men and women,' says temple priest behind the group set up to prevent atrocities on women and young girls.

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

As dusk fell, volunteers lit up nearly six lakh diyas lined up on the Saryu riverbank. 'Representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed this grand festival. With 5,84,372 earthen lamps, the event made the world record,' a state government statement said.

Seriously delicious pics for the foodie in you

Seriously delicious pics for the foodie in you

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week. You can share yours too! Simply click on this link #RediffFoodies.

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Rajinikanth said he stood by his comments made on Periyar, maintaining that they were factual and refused to apologise as demanded by fringe Dravidian outfits. DMK chief advised him to exercise caution while expressing views on Periyar.

Will These Films Be The NEXT BIG HIT?

Will These Films Be The NEXT BIG HIT?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Movies are now releasing in multiple languages in theatres, and each one seems to have found an audience.

Complaint against Rajinikanth for 'lying' on Periyar

Complaint against Rajinikanth for 'lying' on Periyar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

A Dravidian outfit has alleged that Rajinikanth uttered a 'blatant lie' that the images of Lord Ram and Sita were taken nude in a rally held by Periyar as part of superstition eradication conference in 1971 at Salem.

This 'Ramayan' character inspired Sehwag while batting

This 'Ramayan' character inspired Sehwag while batting

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

He went on to share a picture of 'Angad' on Twitter and also gave an explanation as to why the character is an inspiration for him.

PIX: Stars look gorgeous in desi wear

PIX: Stars look gorgeous in desi wear

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Film folk have gone traditional, and they look gorgeous!

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

'BJP's dream of Ram Rajya will fail in Bengal'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'If the BJP thinks it is going to overnight transform Bengal into Madhya Pradesh, sorry, that's not going to happen because I have faith in our ethos and culture.'

Ramayan makes a comeback on DD National

Ramayan makes a comeback on DD National

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Doordarshan will telecast Ramanand Sagar's 1987 series from March 28.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Indian claims to the Ram story and ownership could be challenged from more places than one, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

In the name of Rama

In the name of Rama

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

'Politicians have long appropriated the hero turned god as their totem, but never before with the ferocious intensity of the present regime,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Ayodhya: Korean First Lady attends Diwali fete at Queen Heo Memorial

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

A large number of Koreans trace their ancestry to this legendary princess, who is known as Queen Heo Hwang-ok.

Why Bhim Army does not want Ravan to burn

Why Bhim Army does not want Ravan to burn

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'Nowhere is it written in the Constitution that Ravan's effigy must be burnt.'

RRR Review

RRR Review

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

A copious amount of blood, beating, crying, saving, sacrificing, nationalism fills up its staggering three hours running time. Emotions run sky high, but you feel nothing, sighs Sukanya Verma.

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

What the Ramayana, Mahabharata tell us

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

'We often assume that Ayodhya is Ram's property and Hastinapur is Yudhishthira's property when, in fact, it is their responsibility.' 'A king exists, as per Hindu philosophy, only to ensure that other people's property is safe,' explains Devdutt Pattanaik.

PHOTOS: Prez visits Ayodhya temple construction site

PHOTOS: Prez visits Ayodhya temple construction site

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Kovind, who is on his first visit to Ayodhya after the landmark 2019 Supreme Court verdict paved the way for the construction of the temple, also offered prayers at the Hanumangarhi shrine, about 2 km away.

FIR against Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana for remarks on France killings

FIR against Urdu Poet Munawwar Rana for remarks on France killings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Rana said the comments were misconstrued and it was made in the context of India.

What's NEW on OTT this May?

What's NEW on OTT this May?

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja brings us the May releases.

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

What the torn evidence in Ayodhya hearing says

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Whether Lord Ram is a historical person is not the subject before the court.' 'The court was asking every time if can anyone show the exact birthplace of Lord Ram on the basis of documents.' 'I have shown that on the basis of documents. And these documents are not (based) on my beliefs.'

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Believe in Gandhi: NCP leader facing flak for playing Godse

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Kolhe, facing criticism from a senior party colleague and also political opponents over the role, clarified that he does not support the ideology of Godse.

'Audience is not waiting for another Baahubali'

'Audience is not waiting for another Baahubali'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'They are waiting for the kind of experience they had in the film, the kind of emotion they felt in the film.'

Preparations in full swing for Ram temple Bhoomi Poojan

Preparations in full swing for Ram temple Bhoomi Poojan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The prime minister will also visit the Hanuman Garhi temple and the buildings on roads leading to it too are being spruced up.

Nepali man tonsured, made to shout 'Jai Shri Ram' in UP

Nepali man tonsured, made to shout 'Jai Shri Ram' in UP

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

In the viral video, the man is seated cross-legged near a river and is made to shout slogans against "Vishwa Hindu Sena Zindabad", "Hindustan Zindabad" and "Nepal PM Murdabad".

Happy birthday, Mohanlal

Happy birthday, Mohanlal

Rediff.com21 May 2021

It's raining birthdays on social media!

'Seeing our plight, our children no longer want to become farmers'

'Seeing our plight, our children no longer want to become farmers'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Agitating farmers have stressed that unless their demands are met and the new farm laws repelled, they will not move anywhere from the borders of the national capital and their protest will continue.

'We should get royalty for Ramayan'

'We should get royalty for Ramayan'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'There was little money back then. Now when the series has had a successful re-run, some royalty seems right. Why not?'

Ramyug Review

Ramyug Review

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Ramyug doesn't live up to the mark, feels Prateek Sur.

Man held under blasphemy law burnt to death by mob in Pak

Man held under blasphemy law burnt to death by mob in Pak

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

A man arrested under Pakistan's controversial blasphemy law was burnt to death by a mob after over 1,000 people stormed a police station in a village in Sindh province.

Why are Debina and Gurmeet in Ayodhya?

Why are Debina and Gurmeet in Ayodhya?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Seen Anil Kapoor like this? What is Rana celebrating?

Sikh shooting: 'My father promised to be home by Diwali'

Sikh shooting: 'My father promised to be home by Diwali'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

A pall of gloom hangs over the Delhi house of brothers Ranjit Singh and Sita Singh who were among the six Sikhs gunned down at the gurdwara at Oat Creek, Milwaukee, United States.