News for 'Shiva'

How the Narwals overcame grief to pursue Olympic dreams

How the Narwals overcame grief to pursue Olympic dreams

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The 17-year-old Shiva finished a distant 14th after the qualification round and missed the eight-shooter individual finals.

Jaya, Shweta, Abhishek at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Jaya, Shweta, Abhishek at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Jaya Bachchan and her children Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Abhishek Bachchan prayed at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Vandana Shiva bags German book prize

Vandana Shiva bags German book prize

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

The noted environmentalist won the 'Reading for Environment' award for her book Tomorrow's Biodiversity.

PHOTOS: Lord Shiva at Hungary's gold museum

PHOTOS: Lord Shiva at Hungary's gold museum

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Most of the artefacts at this museum are reportedly of gold and go as far back as the prehistoric times and come from 11 countries. Besides Shiva, its collection also includes Lord Ganesha from the Indonesian Archipelago.

World Boxing Championships: Shiva, Manoj in quarters, Nanao beaten

World Boxing Championships: Shiva, Manoj in quarters, Nanao beaten

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Rising Indian boxer Shiva Thapa (56kg) and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar(64kg) endured draining contests but came out triumphant to enter the quarterfinals on a bitter-sweet day for India in the World Boxing Championships in Almaty (Kazakhstan) on Monday.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know The Movies?

Quiz: How Well Do You Know The Movies?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Shiva sails into finals, Vikas settles for bronze

Shiva sails into finals, Vikas settles for bronze

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

Shiva Thapa (56kg) was the lone Indian boxer to make the final after Olympic-bound Vikas Krishan (69kg) settled for a bronze medal following his loss in the semi-final of the 43rd men's and women's Grand Prix in Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic.

Teen sensations Shiva, Sumit make Olympic cut

Teen sensations Shiva, Sumit make Olympic cut

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

India will have an unprecedented seven boxers in the Olympic Games after teen sensations Shiva Thapa (56kg) and Sumit Sangwan (81kg) earned their London tickets by advancing to the finals in the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Kedarnath Temple Opens On Akshaya Tritiya

Kedarnath Temple Opens On Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The Kedarnath temple in the Garhwal Himalayas opened for devotees on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya after remaining closed during the winter.

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The actress got emotional as she accepts the award for Best Actress for her Gujarati film, Kutch Express.

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments.

Boxer Shiva loses Olympic quota box-off, settles for bronze

Boxer Shiva loses Olympic quota box-off, settles for bronze

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

A bronze medal in his kitty, Indian boxer Shiva Thapa could not add the Olympic quota place to it despite a valiant effort in a hard-fought box-off of the World Championships in Doha on Wednesday.

Now shop owners in MP's Ujjain asked to display names

Now shop owners in MP's Ujjain asked to display names

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Violators will have to pay a Rs 2,000 fine for the first offence and Rs 5,000 if they defy this order for the second time, Ujjain Mayor Mukesh Tatwal said on Saturday.

Ghaziabad: Ruckus after car hits kanwariyas, security beefed up

Ghaziabad: Ruckus after car hits kanwariyas, security beefed up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Police have intensified security in some areas of Ghaziabad district and imposed more traffic curbs after a car allegedly hit some kanwariyas in Muradnagar, who then thrashed the driver and vandalised the vehicle, an official said on Sunday.

BJP ally opposes Kanwar Yatra rules for UP eateries

BJP ally opposes Kanwar Yatra rules for UP eateries

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Chirag Paswan said he believes two classes of people -- rich and poor -- exist in the society and persons of different castes and religions fall in both categories.

SC extends stay on kanwar route eatery order by MP, UP U'khand

SC extends stay on kanwar route eatery order by MP, UP U'khand

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Opposition had dubbed the directives issued by the three states as divisive and discriminatory against Muslims, and the apex court's order effectively ensured that the Yatra was held without their orders being enforced.

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Hindu outfit removes Sai Baba statues from Varanasi temples

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Rammu Guru, the head priest of the temple, said, "Sai Baba was being worshiped without proper knowledge, which is forbidden according to scriptures."

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said it won't issue any clarification on the July 22 order as "We have said what needed to be said in our July 22 order. Can't force anyone to disclose names."

A night of prayer for Lord Shiva

A night of prayer for Lord Shiva

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Sunday, February 26 was a day of devotion for Lord Shiva

A story of Shiva: From man to god

A story of Shiva: From man to god

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Presenting an excerpt from The Immortals of Meluha, a mythological work on the Hindu god Shiva by Amish Tripathi.

Will boxers pack a punch? Tough draw for Shiva, Manoj

Will boxers pack a punch? Tough draw for Shiva, Manoj

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

A tough draw will put their grit to test when the three-member Indian boxing team begins its Olympic campaign, aiming to lift the gloom that pervades the sport back home owing to the long-standing administrative mess.

Shiva, Vikas off to winning starts in Kazakh boxing

Shiva, Vikas off to winning starts in Kazakh boxing

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Olympic-bound Indian boxers Shiva Thapa and Vikas Krishan started their build-up for the mega-event on a winning note. Both entered the second round of the third International Republic of Kazakhstan President's Cup in Almaty.

Luger Shiva Keshavan carries flag for India one last time

Luger Shiva Keshavan carries flag for India one last time

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

A teenage Keshavan shot down the luge track on a borrowed sled at Nagano in 1998 and at the age of 36, he will compete in his sixth consecutive Games at the Olympic Sliding Centre.

Boxing World Championships: Shiva assured of medal, eyes Olympic berth next

Boxing World Championships: Shiva assured of medal, eyes Olympic berth next

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Shiva Thapa became only the third Indian boxer ever to assure himself of a World Championships medal besides inching closer to an Olympic berth as he advanced to the semifinals with a dominating victory, in Doha, on Saturday.

Like Lord Shiva drank poison, Modi endured pain: Shah on Gujarat riots ruling

Like Lord Shiva drank poison, Modi endured pain: Shah on Gujarat riots ruling

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

'Modiji did not say anything so that there was no influence. He endured all this silently'

SEE: K L Rahul offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple

SEE: K L Rahul offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

K L Rahul was accompanied by his parents -- father Dr KN Lokesh and mother Rajeshwari -- as he took part in the Bhasma Aarti.

Vijender out of Worlds; Shiva, Nanao in pre-quarters

Vijender out of Worlds; Shiva, Nanao in pre-quarters

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

India's top boxer Vijender Singh was knocked out after an intense second-round contest on a day of mixed fortunes for India that saw Shiva Thapa and comeback-man Nanao Singh punch their way in to the pre-quarters at the World Boxing Championships in Almaty. Kazakhstan.

Shiva, Sumit bag gold at Asian Olympic qualifier

Shiva, Sumit bag gold at Asian Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Teen boxers Shiva Thapa and Sumit Sangwan struck gold on Thursday, rounding off a brilliant performance by India at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan. The country bagged three berths to the London Games from the tournament to make it an unprecedented seven-strong contingent for the quadrennial extravaganza.

Day after fire tragedy, MP temple bans outside colours during Rangpanchami

Day after fire tragedy, MP temple bans outside colours during Rangpanchami

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The administration has declared that devotees will not be permitted to bring external colours into the temple premises in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh.

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Ramdev said one does not need to hide their name, but do one's work with truth and honesty.

Shiva Thapa qualifies for Rio Olympics; heartbreak for Mary Kom

Shiva Thapa qualifies for Rio Olympics; heartbreak for Mary Kom

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

World Championships bronze-medallist Shiva Thapa (56kg), on Thursday, became the first Indian boxer to make the cut for this year's Olympics by entering the Asian Qualifying Tournament's final but the celebrated M C Mary Kom (51kg) failed to book her Rio Games ticket after losing in the last-four stage, in Qian'an, China.

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Shiva settles for silver at Czech Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 Mar 2012

A warning in the closing few seconds cost Shiva Thapa (56kg) dearly as the promising Indian boxer settled for a silver medal after going down narrowly in the final of the 43rd men's and women's Grand Prix in Usti and Labem, Czech Republic.

Taj Mahal was Shiva temple, Tejo Mahal, says BJP MP

Taj Mahal was Shiva temple, Tejo Mahal, says BJP MP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

BJP leader Vinay Katiyar said like a Shiva temple, water drips from the ceiling in the Taj Mahal.

'I Don't Know What It Takes To Get A BJP Ticket'

'I Don't Know What It Takes To Get A BJP Ticket'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

In 2022 Nanaji Dembi pulled down the Hurriyat office board in Srinagar, an act of defiance that grabbed headlines. Despite such nationalistic bravado, the BJP has denied him a ticket for the assembly election.

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa, Pooja Rani clinch gold

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa, Pooja Rani clinch gold

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Is Rahul Dividing India To Rule?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Shiva secures 25th place in maiden Luge World Cup finals

Shiva secures 25th place in maiden Luge World Cup finals

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

India's Shiva Keshavan registered a respectable 25th place finish on his maiden entry into the Luge World Cup finals at the Olympic Sliding Center in Lake Placid in New York, on Saturday.

Cricketers Offer Prayers At Mahakaleshwar Temple

Cricketers Offer Prayers At Mahakaleshwar Temple

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Following India's victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Holkar stadium in Indore on Sunday, January 14, 2024, Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi worshipped at the Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain.

Devotees seek Lord Shiva's blessings on his day

Devotees seek Lord Shiva's blessings on his day

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

The world is under the spell of Lord Shiva as his day, the MahaShivratri, is being celebrated across the globe by his devotees.

IN PICTURES: The great night of Lord Shiva

IN PICTURES: The great night of Lord Shiva

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Mahashivratri, one of the major Hindu festivals is dedicated to Lord Shiva.