News for 'Samadhi'

Lutyens' Delhi to be decked up with flowers for Trump

Lutyens' Delhi to be decked up with flowers for Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Various prominent spots, including roundabouts, will also be beautified with flowers, according to an official of the New Delhi Municipal Council.

Sai Trust claims seized cash belonged to devotee

Sai Trust claims seized cash belonged to devotee

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Speaking for the first time after being mired in controversy, V Srinivasan, a trustee with the Shri Sathya Sai Central Trust refuted allegations of any wrongdoings.

Looking at Bollywood's religious side

Looking at Bollywood's religious side

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Whether to seek blessings for an upcoming release or personal happiness, often one catches glimpses of celebrity trips to places of worship in different parts of the country.

Anna to skip Rajghat owing to health reasons

Anna to skip Rajghat owing to health reasons

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

Gandhian Anna Hazare, who had meditated at Rajghat before launching his fast on August 16, will not visit Mahatma Gandhi's samadhi after ending his hunger strike because of health reasons.

Mortal remains of Jaipal Reddy consigned to flames

Mortal remains of Jaipal Reddy consigned to flames

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Describing the Congress veteran as a "symbol of socialism and secularism", Azad said Reddy functioned with utmost integrity.

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Security Breach: What Can Keep Modi Safe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

In this event, it is the IAF that showed true professionalism, telling the boss they weren't going to fly in that weather. You can see what professionalism and moral courage it takes to say no to your prime minister. Only things like that can keep him safe, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Cash seizure: Baba's nephew gives a new twist

Cash seizure: Baba's nephew gives a new twist

Rediff.com26 Jun 2011

Giving a completely new dimension to the entire controversy that dogged the temple town of Puttaparthi, Ratnakar -- a trustee in the Sri Satya Sai Central Trust and Sai Baba's nephew -- has said that the Rs 35.5 lakh, which was seized in transit by the police, did not belong to the trust.

Sea of devotees floods teary Puttaparthi

Sea of devotees floods teary Puttaparthi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Puttuparthi on Monday woke up to tears, pain and a vacuum left behind following the demise of Sathya Sai Baba. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Millions mourn as Sai Baba's mortal journey ends

Millions mourn as Sai Baba's mortal journey ends

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

The mortal remains of Sathya Sai Baba will be buried at Puttaparthi on Wednesday and a samadhi will be erected.

Obamania hits Delhi, but all's quiet at Rajghat

Obamania hits Delhi, but all's quiet at Rajghat

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

New Delhi may be gearing up for United States President Barack Obama's visit, but Rajghat will welcome him just like any other guest.

Obamania hits Delhi, but all's quiet at Rajghat

Obamania hits Delhi, but all's quiet at Rajghat

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

New Delhi may be gearing up for United States President Barack Obama's visit, but Rajghat will welcome him just like any other guest.

What Lata Mangeshkar loves

What Lata Mangeshkar loves

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

The legendary singer talks about her favourite TV shows, and actors.

Decks cleared for Sasikala as governor accepts Panneerselvam's resignation

Decks cleared for Sasikala as governor accepts Panneerselvam's resignation

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Panneerselvam had resigned on Sunday citing "personal reasons". His resignation came after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Sasikala was elected the Legislature Party Leader.

Pranab, Sonia pay tribute to Indira on 31st death anniversary

Pranab, Sonia pay tribute to Indira on 31st death anniversary

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

The nation on Saturday remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 31st death anniversary with President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and other leaders paying tributes at her memorial in New Delhi.

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

After high decibel campaigning, low voter turnout in Hyderabad civic polls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A total of 74,44,260 voters will exercise their franchise using ballot papers to elect their representatives.

First Look: Sanju Weds Geetha

First Look: Sanju Weds Geetha

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Nagashekhar's Kannada tribute to late actor/director Shankar Nag.

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Under Stalin agriculture, environment get a new name; non-resident Tamils a new ministry

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to 68-year old Stalin, for whom this would be the first stint as CM

5 things you didn't know about Priyanka Gandhi

5 things you didn't know about Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

A hands-on mother and devoted wife, she craves an ordinary life.

Buried neck-deep in pits, farmers protest land acquisition

Buried neck-deep in pits, farmers protest land acquisition

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Jaipur Development Authority is acquiring land in their village for a housing project.

PM, Sonia pay homage to Indira Gandhi

PM, Sonia pay homage to Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Indira Gandhi was assassinated on October 31 in 1984 by her Sikh bodyguards in retaliation for Operation Blue Star at the Golden Temple in June of 1984.

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Independence Day message

WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar's Independence Day message

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The Virat Kohl-led Indian cricket team shared a video message from the West Indies while other top sportspersons like MC Mary Kom, Sushil Kumar, Saina Nehwal and Sakshi Malik, as well as Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, greeted the fellow citizens through Twitter.

Nation remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri

Nation remembers Lal Bahadur Shastri

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

A prayer meeting with bhajans and kirtans was held in memory of the country's second prime minister.

10 years after death, Narasimha Rao gets memorial in Delhi

10 years after death, Narasimha Rao gets memorial in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao has finally got a memorial in his name in the national capital, ten years after his demise.

Tributes paid to Indira Gandhi

Tributes paid to Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

The former prime minister was assassinated on this day 19 years ago.

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister also spoke on renewable energy and the need to maintain a balance between development and the environment. Referring to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in January 2019, Modi said, "A special campaign is being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities with a holistic approach."

PM, Sonia pay tributes to Indira Gandhi

PM, Sonia pay tributes to Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

An all-religion prayer was held at the All India Congress Committee headquarters.

ASK ROOPASHREE: Is flavoured water safe?

ASK ROOPASHREE: Is flavoured water safe?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Rajghat cordoned off for Bush visit

Rajghat cordoned off for Bush visit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

'My voters want OPS as CM so I support him'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The AIADMK MP from Thoothukudi explains why he is backing O Panneerselvam as Tamil Nadu chief minister.

Nation pays rich tributes to Mahatma

Nation pays rich tributes to Mahatma

Rediff.com2 Oct 2004

A number of other dignitaries, Sonia Gandhi, Home Minister Shivraj Patil and Leader of the Oppositon L K Advani also offered floral tributes at Gandhi's 'samadhi' at the Raj Ghat in Delhi.

Kanchi seer visits mutt

Kanchi seer visits mutt

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Since a chargesheet has been filed in the Sankararaman murder case, the bail conditions prohibiting his entry into the mutt no longer apply, police said.

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

An all-religion prayer was held at his samadhi in Rajghat, Delhi.

Prez, PM attend prayer meet for Gandhi death anniversary

Prez, PM attend prayer meet for Gandhi death anniversary

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Inter-faith prayer meeting held on Friday at Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi.

Vajpayee sure Ram temple will come up

Vajpayee sure Ram temple will come up

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

'Good sense will prevail even on those who are opposing it and together we will fulfil Paramhans's dream,'

Nation remembers Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

Nation remembers Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice President Hamid Ansari and top leaders of the Congress paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 97th birth anniversary but no one from the National Democratic Alliance government was present at the event.

PHOTOS: R-Day parade pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

PHOTOS: R-Day parade pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Various facets of Mahatma Gandhi's life journey were displayed by the 22 tableaux that rolled down the Rajpath during the 70th Republic Day Parade.