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UP cabinet clears proposal to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj

UP cabinet clears proposal to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The move, said UP minister Siddharth Nath Singh, will help highlight Indian culture at international level.

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'The Mughals became completely Indian in every sense and united the vast Indian subcontinent, not only territorially, but also the hearts and minds of people with multiple religio-cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversities' 'The Mughals, arguably, made India an enviable superpower in the then world.' 'Are the Hindutva rulers of today scared of acknowledging Mughal accomplishments?' asks Mohammad Sajjad.

Allahabad: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi cremated

Allahabad: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi cremated

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Uniformed policemen of Uttar Pradesh lowered their guns as the last post was sounded by another set of cops as a mark of respect to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who was cremated in Allahabad with state honours on Monday noon.

When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

FM proposes setting up of autonomous banks board bureau

FM proposes setting up of autonomous banks board bureau

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

This issue was discussed at the Gyan Sangam addressed by Prime Minister.

Kashmir: Militants kill two CRPF men

Kashmir: Militants kill two CRPF men

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

VHP global Hindu meet postponed due to rains

VHP global Hindu meet postponed due to rains

Rediff.com11 Feb 2007

The event is expected to start on Monday.

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Vijay Patil elected Mumbai CA chief; Azhar to represent Hyderabad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, was elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) as his panel swept all six posts in a tension-ridden election of the state body.

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Yogi govt launches heritage calendar featuring Taj Mahal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The world famous monument has recently been in the crosshairs of controversy.

Ajith in Nayanthara's production venture?

Ajith in Nayanthara's production venture?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

S Saraswathi brings the latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Ayodhya to Colombo: What's inside the Ramayana Express

Ayodhya to Colombo: What's inside the Ramayana Express

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

From Lord Ram's birthplace to where Sita was held captive by Ravana, this trip will be full of mythical stories.

Delhi: Blueline bus mows down 1, injures 2

Delhi: Blueline bus mows down 1, injures 2

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

Continuing with their killing spree on Delhi's roads, a Blueline bus claimed one more life and injured two others on Saturday morning.

Textile industry may lose 25% of its jobs

Textile industry may lose 25% of its jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has completely halted production and new orders, exporters say that payments have also been delayed for the shipments sent before the lockdown. Exporters say some customers are not taking delivery of the shipments because they have shut shop. Ready-made garment players had been hoping for a revival in demand in China but with the virus spreading to Europe, the US and other major markets, there are no orders coming from the major retailers.

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs, reports Sheetal Agarwal.

Sitharaman delivers 2.17 hr-long Budget speech, earns praises

Sitharaman delivers 2.17 hr-long Budget speech, earns praises

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Her speech was laced with Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit and even Tamil verses.

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Heavy rains cripple Delhi-NCR; waterlogging disrupts traffic

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The meteorological department has forecast more rains through the day and relative humidity at 100 per cent in Delhi.

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Happy birthday, Lataji!

DSP ML 'underweight' on oil sector

DSP ML 'underweight' on oil sector

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Soumendra Nath Lahiri, senior VP, Equities, at DSP Merrill Lynch, says that they have maximum midcap exposure to media and IT in Opportunities Fund. The company has increased exposure to Mastek and Deccan Chronicle, he adds.

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

Ardh Kumbh: 1.5 crore pilgrims take holy dip

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

By any standards, the crowd was far bigger than what the festival has witnessed ever since it began on January 3.

Pollution doesn't stop devotees from shahi snan

Pollution doesn't stop devotees from shahi snan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Even the saffron-clad Swami Hari Chaitanya, who was spearheading the much-hyped 'Clean Ganga' campaign, eventually gave up his boycott call.

60 lakh people take holy dip in Ganges

60 lakh people take holy dip in Ganges

Rediff.com14 Jan 2007

Since early Sunday morning, people from different parts of the city and adjoining areas were seen entering the nearly 30 bathing points (ghats) from four entry gates amid tight security arrangements by the administration.

Sadhus threaten to boycott 'shahi snan' over Ganga

Sadhus threaten to boycott 'shahi snan' over Ganga

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

The High Court had directed Uttar Pradesh government to ensure that the water released from Narora dam reaches here and is not diverted on the way through lift canals.

On the food trail in Pune

On the food trail in Pune

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Malaysian Hindus unite against temple demolitions

Malaysian Hindus unite against temple demolitions

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Two Indian organisations have urged authorities to give prior notice before demolitions.

Ardh Kumbh begins

Ardh Kumbh begins

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Security was tight at the mela ground as policemen kept a close watch from towers and through CCTVs.

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

PM to lead International Yoga day celebration at Ranchi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Delhi Police has asked commuters to avoid Rajpath and its connecting roads on Friday morning as nearly 30,000 people are expected to throng the Red Fort on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, traffic officials said.

After 36 hours Anantnag encounter ends, 3 terrorists killed

After 36 hours Anantnag encounter ends, 3 terrorists killed

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The bodies of the three militants were recovered from the debris of the house at Arwani in Bijbehara area on Friday morning after security forces blew up the building using explosives, a police official said.

Gopinath Munde's ashes immersed in Godavari

Gopinath Munde's ashes immersed in Godavari

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

The ashes of Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former union minister Gopinath Munde were on Sunday immersed in the Godavari river.

Women may turn out to be game changer in Delhi polls

Women may turn out to be game changer in Delhi polls

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

With Delhi witnessing the highest-ever voter turnout, women may turn out to be game changer for political parties as they came out in large numbers to cast their ballots.

Chhattisgarh: 13 killed in Naxalite blast

Chhattisgarh: 13 killed in Naxalite blast

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

13 people were killed and six injured when naxalites triggered a landmine blast in Ghoda village, under Pakhanjur police station area in Kanker district, early Saturday morning.

SC to hear pleas on demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on Tuesday

SC to hear pleas on demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The Centre has also filed a caveat in the registry saying it should be heard if the bench agrees to hear and pass orders on any such plea

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Amarnath yatra suspended due to heavy rains

Amarnath yatra suspended due to heavy rains

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

The yatra to the cave shrine of Amarnath in Kashmir, situated at an altitude of 3,880 mt, was suspended from both the routes -- Pahalgam and Baltal -- on Tuesday as heavy rains rendered the ardous tracks slippery, sources said.

Allahabad-Varanasi Ganga waterway to start by 2019 Kumbh: Gadkari

Allahabad-Varanasi Ganga waterway to start by 2019 Kumbh: Gadkari

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The project worth about Rs 5,000 crore is underway with assistance from the World Bank.

'It will take ten years to revive Ganga'

'It will take ten years to revive Ganga'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'The Ganga must be kept above all divisive politics,' says Uma Bharti.

Schoolbags set to lose weight

Schoolbags set to lose weight

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

A publishing house has launched a series of textbooks that incorporates four subjects in the same volume.

Why the Telangana BJP is a worried lot today

Why the Telangana BJP is a worried lot today

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The party, which was expecting to win at least three seats in the region this time, feels that the statements by senior leaders L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj on Thursday are counter-productive to their future plans. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Swamy targets Rajan again: 'He was painted as an angel who had come to save us'

Swamy targets Rajan again: 'He was painted as an angel who had come to save us'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday once again attacked Raghuram Rajan on the monetary policy, over a month after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had disapproved of his criticism of the Reserve Bank of India chief.