News for 'Shakti'

Rakul Is Still 'Weekending In Her Head'

Rakul Is Still 'Weekending In Her Head'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Film folk are mixing work with pleasure, and teasing us with pictures of their travels.

Yogi Surveys Prep For Maha Kumbh Mela

Yogi Surveys Prep For Maha Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj to inspect the preparations for the Maha Kumbh 2025.

Yogi launches 'Mission Shakti' to curb crimes against women

Yogi launches 'Mission Shakti' to curb crimes against women

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The chief minister said the campaign, whose start coincided with the commencement of the Navrati festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, is a tribute to the woman who died after being allegedly raped by two men in Balrampur and asserted that his government has 'zero tolerance' towards crime against women and girls.

Pix: Can you stretch like Shakti?

Pix: Can you stretch like Shakti?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Warning! Do not try this at home.

People have right to protest, but...: Mamata on Bengal violence

People have right to protest, but...: Mamata on Bengal violence

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday appealed for peaceful protests in the wake of violence that erupted in several parts of the state during protests against the amended Wakf law. She emphasized the importance of respecting the law and urged people not to indulge in non-religious activities in the name of religion.

Pune hospital ends deposit policy after pregnant woman's death

Pune hospital ends deposit policy after pregnant woman's death

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune, India, has stopped taking deposits from patients at the emergency department after a pregnant woman died after being turned away for non-payment. The hospital faced intense criticism following the incident, which involved the wife of a BJP MLC's personal secretary. The woman was shifted to another hospital where she died after delivering twins.

'After Aradhana, People Took Me Seriously'

'After Aradhana, People Took Me Seriously'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Everybody was scared, especially with Rajesh Khanna playing a double role and playing my lover and my son.' 'It was quite a risky thing to do. That's why they made me look so old.'

Inspired by Modi's..., says President of Slovakia

Inspired by Modi's..., says President of Slovakia

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Slovak Republic's President, Peter Pellegrini, has expressed interest in adopting a tree-planting initiative similar to India's "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam," launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The inspiration came during a meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, who was on a two-day state visit to Slovakia. During a tree-planting ceremony in Nitra, Murmu highlighted Modi's initiative to plant trees in the name of mothers. Pellegrini was impressed and suggested that Slovakia could consider a similar program. The initiative, launched on World Environment Day last year, encourages people to plant a tree in their mother's name as a symbolic gesture of love and respect.

Marching into history: 17 women cadets graduate from NDA

Marching into history: 17 women cadets graduate from NDA

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The first batch of women cadets joined the NDA's 148th course in 2022 after the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) allowed women to apply to the defence academy following a Supreme Court direction in 2021.

Op Dev Shakti: India evacuates 35 people from Kabul

Op Dev Shakti: India evacuates 35 people from Kabul

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

"Op Devi Shakti in action! @IAF_MC flight with 24 Indian and 11 Nepalese evacuees from Kabul is on its way to Delhi. #DeviShakti," external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted in the morning.

Kajol-Nysa Are Two Chopsticks

Kajol-Nysa Are Two Chopsticks

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Urvashi gets the blues... Diana is grateful... how Arjun kills time...

i-Shakti's brand dilemma

i-Shakti's brand dilemma

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Experts say successful brand extensions require a sharply defined unifying thread and Tata Chemicals may have faltered on that.

A Havan For Trump

A Havan For Trump

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

A havan for Republican candidate Donald J Trump in Tuesday's US presidential elections was performed at the Maa Baglamukhi Shakti Peeth, Dilshad Garden in New Delhi on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Exciting News for Andaz Apna Apna Fans!

Exciting News for Andaz Apna Apna Fans!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Buoyed by the retro-success of Sanam Teri Kasam, Rajkumar Santoshi's laugh riot is now returning to movie theatres in April.

NCERT drops Mughals, Delhi Sultanate from Class 7 books, adds Maha Kumbh

NCERT drops Mughals, Delhi Sultanate from Class 7 books, adds Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has removed all references to the Mughals and Delhi Sultanate from its class 7 textbooks. The new textbooks, released this week, have been designed in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023, which emphasize incorporating Indian traditions, philosophies, knowledge systems, and local context into school education. The textbooks now include new chapters on ancient Indian dynasties, sacred geography, and government initiatives like Make in India and Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. The revamp has been met with criticism from opposition parties who equate it with "saffronisation."

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, saying a mentality to insult them in speech and conduct has crept in.

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

'I've No Desire To Be Prime Minister'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'I am not an aspiration-oriented politician.' 'This is the time to redefine politics.' 'Politics of power is not real politics.'

Woman assaults 8-year-old boy over dog's entry in Noida lift

Woman assaults 8-year-old boy over dog's entry in Noida lift

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

A woman has been detained in Noida for allegedly assaulting a minor boy who requested her not to bring her pet dog into the lift of a residential building. The incident, captured on video, sparked outrage among residents. The woman was seen dragging the boy out of the lift despite his pleas. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

23 tableaux in this year's R-Day parade with 'nari shakti' as main theme

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

A preview of many of the tableaux, some of which are still being constructed or given finishing touches, was held at the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in the city.

Bidding norms under SHAKTI-II coal auction raise concern

Bidding norms under SHAKTI-II coal auction raise concern

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Earlier bidders in the SHAKTI auction were finding it difficult to meet their PPA obligations owing to shortfall in coal supply. The industry lobby has urged the Centre to review the guidelines and allow former participants as well.

'Don't worry': Rahul meets Pak shelling victims in Poonch

'Don't worry': Rahul meets Pak shelling victims in Poonch

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, offering condolences to families affected by cross-border shelling and encouraging students who lost two classmates to the violence. During an hour-long visit, Gandhi met with students at the convent school that lost the twins, and visited families whose homes were damaged in the shelling.

Adani Ports, JSW Infra make logistics anchor for cargo growth plans

Adani Ports, JSW Infra make logistics anchor for cargo growth plans

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Adani Ports and JSW Infrastructure, India's leading private port operators, are expanding their logistics services to capture extra cargo while they run integrated transport services. "With incrementally less availability of lucrative port assets that can drive cargo volumes, port operators have naturally shifted their focus on deriving value in the upstream integration, i.e., the logistics space.

Need A Good Laugh? Watch This Film This Weekend

Need A Good Laugh? Watch This Film This Weekend

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

'Often, the actors and technicians would be rolling in laughter during the shooting. I remember our brilliant cinematographer laughed so hard, he fell off his trolley.'

Wow! Look At These Planes Over Jodhpur

Wow! Look At These Planes Over Jodhpur

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran aerobatic team dazzles the skies during Phase 2 of Exercise Tarang Shakti 24 with their mesmerising aerial display in Jodhpur.

Maha govt sends draft Shakti bill to joint legislature panel

Maha govt sends draft Shakti bill to joint legislature panel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The bill, named 'Shakti' and modelled on the Disha Act in Andhra Pradesh, also provides for completion of investigation and filing of chargesheet within 15 days, and completion of trial in 30 days.

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Revealed! The Drama Behind Andaz Apna Apna's Comedy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'

Jal Shakti Ministry allocated Rs 28,261 crore

Jal Shakti Ministry allocated Rs 28,261 crore

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spelled out water, its management, clean rivers as one of the 10 points of vision for the next decade.

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Seeing Durgamasura ready for a war, the goddess appeared in her warrior form. Let's celebrate the beginning of Navratri with this lovely excerpt from Nava Durga.

India won't tolerate any nuclear blackmail: Modi spells out new doctrine

India won't tolerate any nuclear blackmail: Modi spells out new doctrine

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Asserting that India will not tolerate any 'nuclear blackmail', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said operations against Pakistan have only been kept in abeyance and the future will depend on their behaviour.

'No Woman Feels Safe In Maharashtra And India Today'

'No Woman Feels Safe In Maharashtra And India Today'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Cases of molestation and rape are reaching the doorstep of households irrespective of their socio-economic status. That's the extent to which criminals are feeling emboldened today.'

Big private investment in infra would be guided by Gati Shakti: Sitharaman

Big private investment in infra would be guided by Gati Shakti: Sitharaman

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While presenting the Budget for 2022-23, the finance minister also said the strategic transfer of Air India ownership has been completed and strategic buyer for (Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd) NINL has been selected. National Asset Reconstruction Co Ltd (NARCL) has commenced its activity, Sitharaman added.

What's A Stealth Fighter?

What's A Stealth Fighter?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

If I were to explain stealth to a layperson, I'd ask them to think of the game chupan-chupai (hide and seek) we played as children, explains Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Why is Shakti Kapoor crying?

Why is Shakti Kapoor crying?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Watch the episode tonight, and find out!

Stree Shakti: The sisterhood of stitching

Stree Shakti: The sisterhood of stitching

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Anjuli Bhargava meets the women of Stree Shakti, an organization that is helping women in Uttarakhand's villages to supplement their family income.

PHOTOS: IAF displays its 'Vayu Shakti'

PHOTOS: IAF displays its 'Vayu Shakti'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Fighter jets and helicopters hit targets during day and night.

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Rediff.com30 May 2025

As we continue our climb, I meet 59-year-old Pushpa Devi from Banaras. I stare at her in wonderment when she tells me this is her 45th visit to the temple. She is equally bewildered to hear this is my first visit!What is it that draws her here each year? 'Bas ek shabd hai. Shraddha. (There is just one word. Faith.)'

Assam scribe held in second case after securing bail

Assam scribe held in second case after securing bail

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Assam journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder was arrested for a second time on Thursday after being granted bail in a previous case where he was accused of attempting to steal bank documents. The arrest came after Mozumder questioned the Managing Director of the Assam Cooperative Apex Bank Limited about alleged financial irregularities. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Mozumder is not a "recognized journalist" as the government only recognizes journalists from print and electronic media.

Uproar in LS as Oppn protests over Modi's Kumbh statement

Uproar in LS as Oppn protests over Modi's Kumbh statement

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday due to noisy protests by the opposition, who demanded answers regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the Mahakumbh. Opposition members protested after PM Modi's statement and demanded the inclusion of stampede deaths in the statement. The House proceedings were initially adjourned until 1 pm, and when the House resumed, opposition members continued their protests, forcing the Chair to adjourn the proceedings for the day.

What's Vaani Doing?

What's Vaani Doing?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

How Allu Arjun starts his mornings... Hina's health update... Tiger goes black...

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain. There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm. I have no selfies or autographs to remember him by, but I will never forget his most generous and gracious gift to me -- one day in heaven, among the celestial ensemble of Indian music.