News for 'Sati'

Now, a special zone for Lord Ram

Now, a special zone for Lord Ram

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

"The special spiritual zone will be created in Chitrakuta to build infrastructure through private-public partnership for pilgrims.

FM confident of 9% GDP growth this fiscal

FM confident of 9% GDP growth this fiscal

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Encouraged by the 9.3 per cent GDP growth during April-June period and inflation falling below 4 per cent, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Friday expressed confidence that economy will expand by about 9 per cent.

Asiad: India's medal winners

Asiad: India's medal winners

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

A list of the Indian medal winners at the 15th Asian Games in Doha.

Woman dies after jumping into husband's pyre

Woman dies after jumping into husband's pyre

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Senior officials have rushed to the spot with forensic team to collect evidence including the charred remains, police said.

Full marks to Rama Shama Bhaama

Full marks to Rama Shama Bhaama

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Vihir is like a book on life lessons

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Vihir is a balm for our troubled souls, says Aseem Chhabra. It is a like a book on life lessons -- joy, laughter and tragedy are all part of our existence.

Indian athletes a disaster in Doha

Indian athletes a disaster in Doha

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The women's 4 x 400 relay team comprising Sati Geetha, Manjeet Kaur, K Chitra and Pinki Pramanik was the only one to win a gold medal.

Indian women win 4x400 gold

Indian women win 4x400 gold

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

The quartet of Sati Geetha, Pinki Paramanik, K Chitra and Manjeet Kaur overcame a strong field to win the race in 3:32.95 seconds.

American Jew given Maha Mata title

American Jew given Maha Mata title

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

Search continues for the 'dead' soldier

Search continues for the 'dead' soldier

Rediff.com5 May 2005

The SC, acting on the belief of a woman that her husband is alive despite official records of his death in the 1971 war, has asked the Ministry of External Affairs and Border Security Force to continue the search for the soldier.

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Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Passengers recount horrors of the burning train

Passengers recount horrors of the burning train

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Sati Pitoliwali, who boarded the train at Daund, said he raised an alarm but it was too late by then. "There were people screaming. Before anybody could realise what was happening, we saw flames leaping out from the S-4 coach," he said.

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The prime minister touched upon many issues including scrapping of Article 370, triple talaq and many more.

Sabarimala verdict brings a new dawn

Sabarimala verdict brings a new dawn

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'What the Sabarimala majority verdict has done is to elevate the principle of equality over all others, including the right to worship, and declared that this will be the litmus test of all practices, and re-emphasise that practices that are ultra vires will be junked,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Why is Bollywood excited about Sharvari Wagh?

Why is Bollywood excited about Sharvari Wagh?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'That I have been given the opportunity to be part of The Forgotten Army and Bunty Aur Babli 2 is really great.'

'If Art 370 was so life-changing, then...': PM's barb at Congress

'If Art 370 was so life-changing, then...': PM's barb at Congress

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'Despite having majority governments, why did you allow it to remain temporary. You did not have the conviction or strength to bring reform'

Prasoon Joshi: No cuts in Padmavat

Prasoon Joshi: No cuts in Padmavat

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

'This was an unprecedented and tough situation.' 'I am glad that following a balanced approach we resolved the task at hand in a pragmatic and positive manner.'

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.

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

'We are going back to the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'We will talk to Muslim, Christian organisations and form a broad alliance so that every temple, church and mosque will have freedom to manage their affairs and not to be intervened upon.'

Photos: In search of Lord Shiva in India

Photos: In search of Lord Shiva in India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Journeys from the mountains to the temples.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a pucca patriot

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a pucca patriot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

This Republic Day, learn what it takes to be a perfect patriot from Bollywood.

Sabarimala once more

Sabarimala once more

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

'If enough people defy the law and insist on flouting fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution in the name of religion and custom, does that endow a bigoted, unjust demand with merit?', asks Shuma Raha.

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Mahipal, the Unsung Superstar of Indian cinema

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Mahipal, who has worked with actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari, established himself as a hero in the mythological genre.

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be compromised by the Padmaavat controversy.

Priyanka vs Deepika, and other WOW dance-offs

Priyanka vs Deepika, and other WOW dance-offs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at some of the dance-offs that regaled us in the past.

When a feminist turns right

When a feminist turns right

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Madhu Kishwar, noted activist, has raised eyebrows with her stand on Narendra Modi, another instance of her long insistence on questioning of peer opinion, notes Aparna Kalra.

When a feminist turns right

When a feminist turns right

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Madhu Kishwar, noted activist, has raised eyebrows with her stand on Narendra Modi, another instance of her long insistence on questioning of peer opinion.

Rajput outfit demands pan-India ban on Padmavati

Rajput outfit demands pan-India ban on Padmavati

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena said the censor board's nod to the controversial film was "unfortunate". The Gujarat president of the outfit, Raj Shekhawat, made an open threat, saying the RRKS members would take the law into their hands if the film was not banned across the country.

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

CBFC to clear Padmavati with modifications, and name changed to Padmavat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The Board has decided to give a UA certificate to the film.

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

'Comparing a men-only pilgrimage with past blots like sati or untouchability is propelled by politics, mischief and malevolence,' argues Sudhir Bisht.

Review: Nee-Na is impressive

Review: Nee-Na is impressive

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Nee-Na is another brilliant effort by director Lal Jose.

Difficult to judge Babur's intention after 500 yrs: SC

Difficult to judge Babur's intention after 500 yrs: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

SC was requested to judicially scrutinise whether Babur dedicated the disputed structure in Ayodhya to 'Allah'

Let the Padmavati story be told

Let the Padmavati story be told

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'Padmavati represents the voice of thousands of Rajput women who lived and died not by their own choice.' 'Let their story be heard,' says Kishore Singh.

Will India turn into a Hindu Rashtra?

Will India turn into a Hindu Rashtra?

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'It is only because of the Congress that we became a secular republic.' 'As we enter a period where another political force has became dominant, it will be interesting to see if this legacy of Nehru and the Congress is sustained or we are taken in a new direction,' says Aakar Patel.

SC allows entry of women of all ages in Sabarimala temple

SC allows entry of women of all ages in Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The apex court said banning entry of women to Kerala's Sabrimala temple is gender discrimination and the practice violates rights of Hindu women.

What every Lok Sabha candidate must know

What every Lok Sabha candidate must know

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'We would do well to encourage all Indians to participate in democracy by contesting and laws that prevent or deter individuals and parties should be relooked at,' says Aakar Patel.

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Rather than shaming Indian women (and men) who don't want to drink, through peer pressure and barbs, let's consider respecting their, perhaps more sensible, choices instead, says Sankrant Sanu.

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The Opposition, which had been demanding that the bill be referred to a 'joint select committee', staged a walkout when its demand was rejected by the government.

Goodbye, 'Kalpana chechi'

Goodbye, 'Kalpana chechi'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'The world will remember Kalpana through the characters that showed her brilliance as an actor.'