News for 'Saints'

Rahul Gandhi will be arrested after LS polls: Assam CM Himanta

Rahul Gandhi will be arrested after LS polls: Assam CM Himanta

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Assam police suo motu registered the FIR against Gandhi and several other leaders for "wanton acts of violence" here during the party's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' on Tuesday.

When Mata Met Rahul

When Mata Met Rahul

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

During his Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Mata Amritanandamayi at her ashram near Karunagappally in Kollam, Kerala, on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Miami In Love With Messi Already!

Miami In Love With Messi Already!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Messi mania engulfs Miami over the Argentine soccer superstar's arrival.

Ram temple movement reclaimed secularism: Advani

Ram temple movement reclaimed secularism: Advani

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has said the Ram Janmbhoomi movement, whose primary objective was construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, also became a symbol of 'reclaiming the true meaning of secularism from the onslaught of pseudo-secularism'.

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Super Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts

Super Cyclone Mocha hits Bangladesh, Myanmar coasts

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Super cyclone Mocha made landfall along the Myanmar-Bangladesh coasts on Sunday after intensifying into the equivalent of a category-five storm, a senior Met official said.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Scenes of death and destruction from Gaza and Israel.

DMK is dengue-malaria-mosquito, should be eradicated, says TN BJP

DMK is dengue-malaria-mosquito, should be eradicated, says TN BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Stoutly defending Sanatan Dharma, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Thursday dubbed the ruling DMK a casteist party that must be decimated, and questioned its track record on Dalit empowerment.

I want it to be me who makes it to the World C'ship from India: Gujrathi

I want it to be me who makes it to the World C'ship from India: Gujrathi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi on Tuesday said "everything came together" for him at the Grand Swiss event on his way to the Candidates.

Samantha's Prayer: 'Must hang onto love'

Samantha's Prayer: 'Must hang onto love'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Samantha took a break from shooting her Web series Citadel in Serbia to visit the Church of Saint Sava and celebrate an important milestone.

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Modi said Ramakrishna Paramhansa was one saint who had a clear vision of her and his disciple Swami Vivekananda had also felt the spiritual vision about the goddess, which infused into him extraordinary energy and strength.

Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95

Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Pope Benedict passed away two days after Pontiff Francis asked to pray for the "very sick" former Pope

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Armoured vehicles of the Israel Defense Forces are seen during their ground operations at a location given as Gaza.

TN governor refuses to read out address, speaker expunges his remarks

TN governor refuses to read out address, speaker expunges his remarks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In yet another instance of his confrontation with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam dispensation in Tamil Nadu, Governor R N Ravi on Monday concluded his customary address to the House within a few minutes, making certain remarks over the content of the address that were 'expunged'.

EPL PIX: Kane stars in Spurs' win, West Ham edge Villa

EPL PIX: Kane stars in Spurs' win, West Ham edge Villa

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Not only the senior team but the young Blue Colts also emerged victorious in the SAFF Men's U-19 champions after hammering Pakistan in the final and clinching a vigorous 3-0 victory.

Sister Mary Joseph to lead Missionaries of Charity

Sister Mary Joseph to lead Missionaries of Charity

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Sister Mary Joseph has been elected as the superior general of Missionaries of Charity, becoming the fourth occupant of the top post of the global organisation founded by Saint Teresa of Kolkata, a spokesperson of the order said on Monday.

'Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end'

'Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Paris Saint Germain confirmed on Saturday that Lionel Messi's PSG adventure will come to an end at the end of this season.

Harbhajan is no saint

Harbhajan is no saint

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Temperamental off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is no stranger to controversy, having been booked five times for violation of the ICC Code of Conduct in his international career so far.

'Students didn't die because of NEET, but because of parental pressure'

'Students didn't die because of NEET, but because of parental pressure'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'My friend scored higher than me in the 12th exam, but he could not clear NEET because his parents could not pay the fees for private coaching.'

Neymar joins Brazil camp for FIFA World Cup

Neymar joins Brazil camp for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Neymar joined the group later than the rest of the players due to a flight issue from France,

Mumbai to see MVA's rally, Shinde's counter rally on Saturday

Mumbai to see MVA's rally, Shinde's counter rally on Saturday

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The march will start near J J Hospital and end at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in south Mumbai.

Tagore's Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Tagore's Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

India had been striving for long to get a UNESCO tag for this cultural site located in Birbhum district.

SEE: Modi sings bhajans at Ravidas temple

SEE: Modi sings bhajans at Ravidas temple

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Greeting people, the prime minister tweeted a media report about ongoing work at the expansion and beautification of the temple at the saint's birthplace in Varanasi, also his parliamentary constituency.

Messi returns to training after serving suspension

Messi returns to training after serving suspension

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A source close to Argentina's captain told Reuters that he received a formal offer to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal next season, with a contract renewal at PSG not on the cards for the World Cup winner who turns 36 next month.

Did Gehlot's Ego Cost Congress Election?

Did Gehlot's Ego Cost Congress Election?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Gehlot made it a Modi versus Gehlot contest. It was for the first time in a northern Indian state where the prime minister had to confront a chief minister.'

Wickedly Angelic Karishma Sharma

Wickedly Angelic Karishma Sharma

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

She achieves the seduction of millions of fans with pure sass.

The Great Messi Mystery: Where Will He Go Next?

The Great Messi Mystery: Where Will He Go Next?

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Messi's future at PSG has been the subject of much speculation in recent days

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte (retd).

Neymar is finally a free man

Neymar is finally a free man

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

DIS argued it had lost out on a cut from the transfer because its true value was understated and sought a five-year jail term for Neymar and a total fine of 149 million euros ($157 million) for the defendants.

PSG Teammates Give Messi Guard Of Honour

PSG Teammates Give Messi Guard Of Honour

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

World Cup-winning Captain Lionel Messi received a king's welcome in Paris on Wednesday.

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"Practice your religion but don't abuse and indulge in hate speech and writings," the Vice President said at an event organised to mark the 150th death anniversary of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a spiritual leader and social reformer from the Kerala Catholic community, at Mannanam near Kottayam.

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Al-Nassr are one of 40 clubs from 20 leagues across the confederation drawn in 10 groups to face one another from Monday, with only the winners guaranteed to advance to the knockout rounds in the quest for the top prize of US$4 million.

Europa League: Big win for Liverpool

Europa League: Big win for Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Jose Mourinho's side top Group G with a maximum nine points, three clear of second-placed Slavia.

Bhujbal wants Maratha quota panel scrapped, issuing Kunbi certificates stayed

Bhujbal wants Maratha quota panel scrapped, issuing Kunbi certificates stayed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Maharashtra cabinet minister Chhagan Bhujbal has demanded a stay on the Kunbi caste certificates issued to Marathas following their latest agitation for reservation and scrapping of the Justice (retired) Sandeep Shinde committee formed over the quota issue.

'Gandhi was no saint'

'Gandhi was no saint'

Rediff.com13 May 2005

'He was a very shrewd politician. He was a lawyer who really knew how to work the system and manipulate people in a positive sense,' says Netaji's daughter.

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.

Divorce And The Business World

Divorce And The Business World

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'Being financially independent is crucial.' 'This spares women a lot of grief if the marriage, especially in large business families, breaks down.'

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.