News for 'Satyagraha'

Manoj Bajpayee: No more negative roles for me

Manoj Bajpayee: No more negative roles for me

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Manoj Bajpayee claims the industry has not yet explored his potential.

Ajay Devgn: I knew Himmatwala wouldn't work

Ajay Devgn: I knew Himmatwala wouldn't work

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Ajay Devgn talks about the failure of Himmatwala, his new film Satyagraha and what keeps him going.

Arjun Rampal: I don't have a grudge against Shah Rukh Khan

Arjun Rampal: I don't have a grudge against Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Arjun Rampal gets candid about his upcoming new film, Satyagraha, and his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan.

Remember Mahatma Gandhi?

Remember Mahatma Gandhi?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

What does Mahatma Gandhi mean to Indians today?

Hazare to launch fast for Lokpal Bill during winter session

Hazare to launch fast for Lokpal Bill during winter session

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare said on Friday he will start a 'satyagraha' in New Delhi on the first day of winter session, for the passage of Jan Lokpal Bill in Parliament.

Innovative ways to wake up the government

Innovative ways to wake up the government

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

With dharnas, rallies and fasts not drawing much attention from the government, people in Madhya Pradesh have resorted to unique ways of protests that have been taken notice of and provided some relief to protestors.

Quiz Time: Who did Rani Mukerji replace in Chalte Chalte?

Quiz Time: Who did Rani Mukerji replace in Chalte Chalte?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'The deprived are fighting for land. Let world watch'

'The deprived are fighting for land. Let world watch'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Nearly 55,000 members of Dalit and tribal communities from villages across India have embarked on a Jan Satyagraha march to demand their land rights.

Kudankulam protesters form human chain in sea

Kudankulam protesters form human chain in sea

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Taking a leaf from 'Jal Satyagraha' activists in Madhya Pradesh, the activists of People's Movement Against Nuclear Energy stood in the waters close to the shores in a new turn to their year-long protests.

Kudankulam: Protestors to stand in sea from Sept 13

Kudankulam: Protestors to stand in sea from Sept 13

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Taking a cue from 'Jal Satyagraha' activists in Madhya Pradesh, opponents of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant today threatened to stand in the sea off Idianthakarai coast from Thursday as a stepped-up form of agitation.

Madhya Pradesh govt bows before jal satyagrahis

Madhya Pradesh govt bows before jal satyagrahis

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Even when there is a law or a government rehabilitation policy, there is no guarantee it would be implemented. The 50 men and women standing in chin-deep water in the fish-infested Narmada, near the Omkareshwar dam project, would vouch for this.

How one man rattled the ruling alliance

How one man rattled the ruling alliance

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

As Annus Horribilis ends with a whimper, the tantalising question is: In its 100th anniversary as the capital of colonial India, will Delhi become the graveyard of yet another dynasty, asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Landless poor march to Delhi to demand their rights

Landless poor march to Delhi to demand their rights

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

A large number of people, including those from tribal groups, on Wednesday set out on a Jan Satyagraha march to Delhi from Gwalior to highlight the problems of the landless poor. Before the march, Ekta Parishad chairman P V Rajagopal, who has led the movement, told reporters that they will wait for the government's "positive response in writing" on the issues raised by them, till they reach Agra.

HC rejects PIL seeking recovery of expenses on Modi's fast

HC rejects PIL seeking recovery of expenses on Modi's fast

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

The Gujarat high court in Tuesday dismissed a plea demanding that state funds spent on Sadbhavna fast of Narendra Modi be recovered from the chief minister or from Bharatiya Janata Party, observing it was for people to "correct the defects" by exercising their franchise properly in the next elections or take to other lawful means like Satyagraha to arouse the conscience of the government.

PM did not discharge his national duty: Ramdev

PM did not discharge his national duty: Ramdev

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Claiming the support of all major parties barring the Congress to his agitation, yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Monday said the Centre would not be able to bear the consequence of the satyagraha.

Kareena Kapoor's Biggest Blockbusters

Kareena Kapoor's Biggest Blockbusters

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Looking at Bebo's top money-making movies at the box office.

Union minister may leave NDA today

Union minister may leave NDA today

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

RLSP leaders feel insulted after getting no response from the BJP on their demand for a 'respectful seat sharing formula' for the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

When Gandhi-Jinnah First Met

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

No plaque marks the historic meeting place of the fathers of two nations. And no history textbook tells us about that first meeting and their mutual admiration, common ethos and comradeship.

Bapu's salt march among world's most influential protests

Bapu's salt march among world's most influential protests

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Mahatma Gandhi-led 'Salt Satyagraha' during India's independence struggle has been named among the 'Top 10 Most Influential Protests' in the world by the prestigious Time magazine. In March 1930, Gandhi embarked on a 24-day march from Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad to the small seaside town of Dandi to produce salt to protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India.

'Communal card played to justify crack down at Ramlila maidan'

'Communal card played to justify crack down at Ramlila maidan'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Bharat Swabhiman Trust headed by yoga guru Ramdev on Monday accused the Delhi police in the Supreme Court of playing a communal card at the behest of its superiors as one of the grounds for the midnight crack down on him and his followers at the Ramlila ground.

Dalai Lama to receive Gandhi peace prize in South Africa

Dalai Lama to receive Gandhi peace prize in South Africa

Rediff.com2 Oct 2011

The Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation will be conferred on the 76-year-old Dalai Lama at the annual Satyagraha Awards to be held at the Durban City Hall next Sunday.

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rajnikanth extends support to Anna Hazare

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The Tamil superstar called Hazare's movement a 'bloodless revolution.'

Assam, Bengal remain peaceful; no violent protests

Assam, Bengal remain peaceful; no violent protests

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Businesses and banks in Guwahati were open and vehicles plied the roads but schools and colleges were closed. Stray incidents of clashes were reported in West Bengal.

'Regret handing over Lokpal fight to Hazare and his yes men'

'Regret handing over Lokpal fight to Hazare and his yes men'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Ninety-four-year-old Gandhian Shambhu Dutt, who ended his fast-unto-death demanding Lokpal bill after Team Anna's promise to shoulder the campaign, says he now regrets his decision to hand over his fight to Anna Hazare and his core committee of "yes men".

Maurti strike may spread; loss at Rs 270 crore

Maurti strike may spread; loss at Rs 270 crore

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The strike at Maruti Suzuki India's plant in Manesar is threatening to spread to Gurgaon-Manesar belt, with a panel of workers of various firms in the region warning that a similar stir could hit others unless demands of their agitating colleagues' at India's largest carmaker are met.

'BJP using Ramdev to implement its agenda'

'BJP using Ramdev to implement its agenda'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Addressing media persons, Soni said: "India is a proud nation. Mahatma Gandhi uprooted the British empire through power of satyagraha from the Indian soil. Violence has no place in Indian society."

Delhi kisi ke baap ki nahi hain: Ramdev

Delhi kisi ke baap ki nahi hain: Ramdev

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Taking on the United Progressive Alliance government, which had forced him to leave Delhi in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Baba Ramdev said, "Sarkaar vikaas nahi, Ramdev ka vinaash chahti hain (The government doesn't want development; it wants the destruction of Ramdev).

I can't be crushed or bought, says Baba Ramdev

I can't be crushed or bought, says Baba Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Rediif.com's Sahim Salim reports from Ramlila Grounds in New Delhi, where yoga guru Baba Ramdev will begin his indefinite fast against corruption on Saturday.

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Pelosi also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's communication skills at the event.

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Installed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, the 2.5-tonne charkha, is made of high-quality chromium nickel stainless steel.

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

'Lakhimpur Kheri will be BJP's Waterloo'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'If the minister does not resign, then it will be the darkest incident of Indian democracy where power prevailed over the people.'

'You are a Brahmin by karma, not by birth'

'You are a Brahmin by karma, not by birth'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

'The appointment of 60 priests from the Dalit community is a historic moment.' 'Imagine this is happening in Kerala when Dalits are not even allowed to enter temples in some states even today.'

SC wants elderly farmers, women to go home

SC wants elderly farmers, women to go home

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

"Let me take a risk and say Chief Justice of India wants them (protesting farmers) to go back to their homes. Try to persuade them," the Chief Justice, who headed a three-judge bench said. "People are committing suicide. People are calling names. People are suffering in cold and pandemic situations. If not cold, farmers are in danger of COVID," the bench, also comprising Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian, told lawyers appearing for the farmers union and asked them to persuade the protestors to go home.

Opposition's 'Black Day' is actually 'Black Money Support Day': Naidu

Opposition's 'Black Day' is actually 'Black Money Support Day': Naidu

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Naidu also termed the dharna by opposition leaders near the Gandhi statue in Parliament premises as a big tamasha and an insult to the Father of the Nation.

Madison-style event awaits PM Modi in South Africa

Madison-style event awaits PM Modi in South Africa

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

A cultural programme incorporating Indian and African dance and music is being planned for the event, scheduled for July 8, which is being organised by SAWelcomesModi committee.

Priyanka gives cops a slip to reach activist's house

Priyanka gives cops a slip to reach activist's house

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The Congress general secretary claimed that she was surrounded, held by the throat by a female cop and pushed by another female cop.

Congressman John Lewis speaks about his India trip

Congressman John Lewis speaks about his India trip

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

In an interaction with journalists at the Foreign Press Center inWashington, Lewis, who marched with King in Selma, Alabama in the '60s said, "As I said there in India as we traveled, if it hadn't been for Gandhi, hadn't been for Martin Luther King Jr, there would be no Barack Obama."

How the Commonwealth village will hit the Jamuna

How the Commonwealth village will hit the Jamuna

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Activists have been meeting all important people concerned with the construction to explain them the environment risks involved in the project but they have been shocked to see the involvement of some big names of New Delhi behind the project.

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Why Indians are obsessed with South Africa!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Why South Africa is such a popular vacation spot among Indian celebs?

Mao was almost like a father: Dalai Lama

Mao was almost like a father: Dalai Lama

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

The Dalai Lama on Tuesday showered praise on revolutionary Chinese leader Mao Tse Tung, but lashed out at subsequent governments in Beijing for allegedly subjugating Tibetans.