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'I did not mobilise 'kar sevaks' for Dec 6'

'I did not mobilise 'kar sevaks' for Dec 6'

Rediff.com12 May 2005

Former UP CM Kalyan Singh on Thursday told the Liberhan Commission that he was not involved in the mobilisation of kar sevaks for the Babri masjid demolition on Dec 6, 1992

PHOTOS: Ayodhya's Ram temple foundation is complete

PHOTOS: Ayodhya's Ram temple foundation is complete

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The foundation for the temple has now been filled with the final, 48th layer of roller-compacted concrete, temple trust members told reporters on Thursday.

Who are the real custodians of the Constitution?

Who are the real custodians of the Constitution?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Delhi police's brutal assault on students at the Jamia Millia university library on Sunday, December 15, a shameful act that will not be forgotten for a long, long, time.

Gujarat polls phase 2: BJP pins hope on Hindutva in Sabarkantha

Gujarat polls phase 2: BJP pins hope on Hindutva in Sabarkantha

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat is hoping to make a clean sweep in the Dalit and tribal-dominated Sabarkantha district comprising four Assembly constituencies even as unemployment has become a major issue that the ruling party hopes to negate with Hindutva and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charisma.

I-Day speech: 'Pradhan Sevak' Modi calls for billion hands to power India

I-Day speech: 'Pradhan Sevak' Modi calls for billion hands to power India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday declared that he would like to run the country on the basis of consensus and not on majority in Parliament and called for a 10-year moratorium on caste and communal violence.

Here's what Gujarat govt said about release of convicts in Bilkis case

Here's what Gujarat govt said about release of convicts in Bilkis case

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

All the 11 life term convicts in the Bilkis Bano case of the 2002 riots were released as per the remission policy prevalent in Gujarat at the time of their conviction in 2008, a top government official said on Tuesday and rejected claims of contravention of the Centre's guidelines in the matter.

'Modi had no contribution for Ram temple'

'Modi had no contribution for Ram temple'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'He was a nobody then.' 'And whatever little his contribution was there, it was restricted to Gujarat.'

'Victory over invaders': Yogi at Ram temple sanctum sanctorum event

'Victory over invaders': Yogi at Ram temple sanctum sanctorum event

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday performed a 'Shila Pujan' of the sanctum sanctorum of the Ram temple and said the temple will be a "symbol of people's belief".

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

India more secure, free of corruption after 2014: Modi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

At the rally in Shimla's Ridge Maidan to mark the eighth anniversary of becoming prime minister, Modi said, "Now our borders are more secure than they were before 2014."

6 held for Dalit sisters' rape, murder in Lakhimpur Kheri

6 held for Dalit sisters' rape, murder in Lakhimpur Kheri

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The post-mortem reports of the two Dalit minor sisters who were found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district confirmed that they were raped and strangulated, the police said on Thursday.

Babri demolition verdict on Sept 30; Advani, Joshi told to be present

Babri demolition verdict on Sept 30; Advani, Joshi told to be present

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The Babri mosque in Ayodhya was demolished by karsevaks on December 6, 1992.

Babri demolition verdict boost to BJP

Babri demolition verdict boost to BJP

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Top BJP leaders hailed the special CBI court order acquitting all the accused and described it as a victory of truth and justice.

SC refuses security to ex-judge who gave Babri verdict

SC refuses security to ex-judge who gave Babri verdict

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to extend the security of former special judge S K Yadav who had pronounced the verdict in the Babri Masjid demolition case and acquitted all 32 accused, including Bharatiya Janata Party veterans L K Advani, M M Joshi and Uma Bharti.

Just how much is PM Narendra Modi worth?

Just how much is PM Narendra Modi worth?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The 'pradhan sevak' is a crorepati, with no car and has only four gold rings in his name.

Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh Review: Idea Gone Astray

Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh Review: Idea Gone Astray

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A movie that seeks to explore an 'alternate history' cannot be so superficial, sighs Utkarsh Mishra.

Quiz: How well do you know Modi's acronyms?

Quiz: How well do you know Modi's acronyms?

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Take this quiz and find out.

Uttam's Take: Is NaMo worried?

Uttam's Take: Is NaMo worried?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Uttam Ghosh's take on the mood in the prime ministerial residence after the 2018 election verdict.

Grahan Review

Grahan Review

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

If you can bear with it till the third episode, Grahan will be a rewarding experience, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

BJP ends suspense, Dhami to continue as Uttarakhand CM

BJP ends suspense, Dhami to continue as Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Dhami under whose leadership the BJP had contested the February 14 assembly polls was the frontrunner for the post.

Ahead of UP polls, RSS holds first-ever meet in Ayodhya

Ahead of UP polls, RSS holds first-ever meet in Ayodhya

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The five-day event, to appraise and train RSS volunteers on how to propagate nationalism and promote Swadeshi along with other such issues among the masses, is held every fifth year in different cities and states of the country.

Godhra train burning case: 2 get lifer, 3 acquitted

Godhra train burning case: 2 get lifer, 3 acquitted

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

These five men were apprehended in 2015-2016 and the trial was held at a special court set up at the Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad.

Judge to start writing Babri demolition case verdict

Judge to start writing Babri demolition case verdict

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The proceedings in the case at the Central Bureau of Investigation court in Lucknow ended on Tuesday with the advocates for some of 32 accused presenting their oral arguments.

Dom's Take: Oh My Dog!

Dom's Take: Oh My Dog!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier captures Sunday's scene of contrasts

Now, a Web series on Modi

Now, a Web series on Modi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Modi will coincide with the 7 phases of the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad, arrested on June 25 for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame 'innocent people' in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.

Uttam's Take: 'Serious Calamity' or National Disaster?

Uttam's Take: 'Serious Calamity' or National Disaster?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the Kerala floods and the Centre's relief response.

'Happy SC accepted it is Ram Janambhoomi'

'Happy SC accepted it is Ram Janambhoomi'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Hindus have fought for almost 500 years for the land and today our dream has been realised.'

Modi govt is sinking ship, even RSS deserting it: Mayawati

Modi govt is sinking ship, even RSS deserting it: Mayawati

Rediff.com14 May 2019

She also attacked the "fashion" among politicians of visiting temples during the poll campaign and said the Election Commission should take note.

Look, how that beard has grown!

Look, how that beard has grown!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Clearly, Modi -- one of the most stylish leaders on the planet -- hasn't had his barber call at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

Babri demolition case: Advani to depose on July 24

Babri demolition case: Advani to depose on July 24

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Special Judge SK Yadav also fixed July 23 for recording the statement of BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi through video conferencing.

PM takes dip at Kumbh, washes feet of sanitation workers

PM takes dip at Kumbh, washes feet of sanitation workers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

He also washed the feet of sanitation workers at the 'Swachh Kumbh, Swachh Aabhaar' programme in Prayagraj.

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday wondered why the Gujarat high court has listed the bail plea of activist Teesta Setalvad for hearing on September 19, six weeks after it sent a notice to the state government seeking a response to her application, and asked the state to inform it by 2 pm on Friday about whether such a precedent existed there.

Kalyan Singh cremated, top leaders attend funeral

Kalyan Singh cremated, top leaders attend funeral

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The two-time CM, who had also been the Rajasthan Governor, died at a Lucknow hospital on Saturday after prolonged illness.

Cops can't enter Jagannath temple with guns, shoes: SC

Cops can't enter Jagannath temple with guns, shoes: SC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

"We make it clear that no policemen should entre the temple with weapons and shoes," the bench noted in its order and posted the matter for hearing on October 31.

If NaMo had a calendar, would it look like this?

If NaMo had a calendar, would it look like this?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

If Putin can have a calendar, why can't our dear Pradhan Sevak have one too?

When Muslims demand a Ram Mandir

When Muslims demand a Ram Mandir

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Around 10 hoardings have been put up near the disputed land which says that Muslims want the construction of the Ram Mandir

Babri trial: Joshi likely to depose today, Advani tomorrow

Babri trial: Joshi likely to depose today, Advani tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The Babri mosque demolition trial is presently at the stage of the recording of statements of 32 accused in the case under Section 313 of Code of Criminal Procedure during which they also get an opportunity to refute the prosecution evidence against them.

Babri mosque demolition case: A timeline

Babri mosque demolition case: A timeline

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Following is the chronology of events in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case.

Love Hostel Review

Love Hostel Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Love Hostel stays focused on the murky present and revelling in its increasingly dark outcome. Despite the reach of social media and technology, this isn't the cushy, liberal India of mainstream culture. It's a lawless, ruthless, endless minefield where uncertainty and bigotry go hand in hand and patriarchy is a foregone conclusion, observes Sukanya Verma.

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The event will be marked by prayers to Lord Shiva at the Kuber Tila shrine on the Ram Janmabhoomi site, allocated for the temple in a historic Supreme Court verdict last November.