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Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.

What garments, jewellery was Ram Lalla wearing?

What garments, jewellery was Ram Lalla wearing?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The ornaments for the Ram Lalla idol consecrated at the grand Ayodhya temple have been prepared after an extensive research and study of texts such as the Adhyatma Ramayana, Valmiki Ramayana, Ramcharitmanas and the Alavandar Stotram, according to the temple trust.

PM Modi lauds Mithali's 'phenomenal' career

PM Modi lauds Mithali's 'phenomenal' career

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Former Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj said she was overwhelmed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "thoughtfully worded acknowledgment" of her contribution to the sport.

Ram Temple: Can Congress Surprise Modi?

Ram Temple: Can Congress Surprise Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Modi believes that the Congress leadership does not have the political sagacity to undertake a course correction because of its preoccupation about not losing its current gains in the voter base, observes Shekhar Iyer.

Ranveer-Kriti's Day Out In Varanasi

Ranveer-Kriti's Day Out In Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon and Manish Malhotra visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi to offer prayers over the weekend.

3-member MHA panel to probe security breach during PM's visit to Punjab

3-member MHA panel to probe security breach during PM's visit to Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The MHA has also sought an immediate report from the state government besides asking it to fix responsibility and take strict action against those responsible.

Revanth Reddy takes oath as Telangana CM, Bhatti Vikramarka his deputy

Revanth Reddy takes oath as Telangana CM, Bhatti Vikramarka his deputy

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah attended the ceremony held at the L B Stadium in Hyderabad.

Nuclear emergency drug developed with DRDO tech gets approval

Nuclear emergency drug developed with DRDO tech gets approval

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

A critical drug developed on a DRDO technology for radiological and nuclear emergencies has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra, Apple CEO Tim Cook and corporate leader Indira Nooyi were among the guests. CEOs of Google, Microsoft and Adobe -- Sunder Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen -- also attended the event.

12 killed, 30 injured as bus rams into flyover wall in Rajasthan

12 killed, 30 injured as bus rams into flyover wall in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

According to the police, the bus was speeding and filled with passengers due to which the driver lost control and the vehicle rammed into the wing wall of the flyover.

State-of-the-art Ayodhya airport set for takeoff, Modi to open on Saturday

State-of-the-art Ayodhya airport set for takeoff, Modi to open on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The main road that leads from Sitapur Road side to the airport has been decked up with several posters carrying images of Prime Minister Modi, and a welcome message.

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Taking to Twitter, Modi said that the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy.

Jharkhand minister forces Muslim MLA to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

Jharkhand minister forces Muslim MLA to chant 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

As the tussle appeared getting out of hand, the two lawmakers disengaged and went their separate ways.

Will visit Ayodhya when temple construction is completed: Sharad Pawar

Will visit Ayodhya when temple construction is completed: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

In a letter to Champat Rai, general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Pawar said he was thankful for the invitation to attend the 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony at the temple on January 22 but won't be a part of it on that day.

LIVE: Will Modi charm Young India?

LIVE: Will Modi charm Young India?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Watch out for live updates from Narendra Modi's visit to Delhi's Shri Ram College of Commerce for its annual lecture.

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour.'

'None can force me to say Jai Shri Ram'

'None can force me to say Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'It is not that I don't want to say "Jai Shri Ram".' I only said I will not say this slogan under any pressure.'

Ram Lalla's 'Surya Tilak' done at Ayodhya temple on Ram Navami

Ram Lalla's 'Surya Tilak' done at Ayodhya temple on Ram Navami

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A beam of sunlight fell directly on Ram Lalla's idol at the new temple in Ayodhya on noon Wednesday, marking the 'Surya Tilak' of the idol on the first Ram Navami since its consecration.

Modi, the Winter Fashionista

Modi, the Winter Fashionista

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Thank you, Mr Prime Minister, for bringing colour to our colourless, drab, despair-ridden lives.

Why Modi sought forgiveness from Lord Ram in Ayodhya

Why Modi sought forgiveness from Lord Ram in Ayodhya

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

January 22, 2024 is not merely a date but marks the advent of a new era, PM Modi declared.

Jitin Prasada, BJP's Brahmin face in UP, returns to Centre

Jitin Prasada, BJP's Brahmin face in UP, returns to Centre

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Jitin Prasada was once considered as among Rahul Gandhi's 'young Turks' and was a minister in successive Manmohan Singh governments but defected from the Congress to the BJP in 2021, where he has again established himself as a prominent Brahmin face of Uttar Pradesh.

Prayers offered at reopened temple in Sambhal

Prayers offered at reopened temple in Sambhal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Devotees thronged the Khaggu Sarai area in Sambhal on Tuesday to offer prayers to an idol of Lord Hanuman that was discovered in the Bhasma Shankar temple, reopened last week after being shut for 46 years.

How much stake does Sudha Murty own in Infosys?

How much stake does Sudha Murty own in Infosys?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Sudha Murty, who was on Friday nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, holds a 0.83 per cent stake in IT bellwether Infosys which at current prices is worth close to Rs 5,600 crore. The 73-year-old philanthropist is the wife of Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy. She is the chairperson of the Murty Trust and has authored several books.

90 Year Old Vyjayanthimala's Amazing Dance Performance

90 Year Old Vyjayanthimala's Amazing Dance Performance

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The veteran actor proved that age is just a number for an artiste.

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

It's raining freebies in Delhi, but voters' issues ignored

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

With such announcements grabbing the voters' attention, critical issues like pollution, especially the smog that chokes Delhi every winter, remain largely unaddressed. Many residents have raised concerns over the lack of concrete action plans to combat air pollution, which continues to pose a severe health risk to Delhiites.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

PM leads Yoga Day event in Kashmir amid rain spoiler

PM leads Yoga Day event in Kashmir amid rain spoiler

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world sees yoga as a powerful agent for global good as it helps people live in the present without carrying the baggage of the past.

'Insulted for 20 years': Modi dials V-P over mimicry row

'Insulted for 20 years': Modi dials V-P over mimicry row

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

A political row broke out on Tuesday after Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee derisively mimicked Dhankhar during the opposition's protest on the stairs of Parliament against the MPs' suspension, drawing strong condemnation from the ruling BJP.

Sania meets PM following US Open victory

Sania meets PM following US Open victory

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza today called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after her victory in the US Open mixed doubles last week.

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

The Message From Modi's Ram Mandir Speech

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com decodes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech after the Pran Prathistha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodha.

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

President Murmu reached the new Parliament building in a six-horse buggy accompanied by the Presidential Bodyguards riding horses.

Cong seeks EC action against PM for 'Cong shielded terrorism' remark

Cong seeks EC action against PM for 'Cong shielded terrorism' remark

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Congress on Saturday wrote to the Election Commission seeking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'Congress shielded terrorism for vote bank' remark and said he has crossed the 'lakshman rekha'.

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

'Congress suffers from Modi phobia'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'They hate him so much that if PM Modi says the Sun rises in the east the Congress will say the Sun rises in the west.'

Ram Lalla's eyes can't be revealed before...: Chief priest

Ram Lalla's eyes can't be revealed before...: Chief priest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

If the eyes can be seen, an investigation should be done on who revealed the eyes and how the pictures of the idol are going viral'

51,000 diyas form 'Batoge to Katoge' slogan at Varanasi ghat

51,000 diyas form 'Batoge to Katoge' slogan at Varanasi ghat

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

More than 51,000 diyas were lighted on Friday on Dev Deepawali at a Varanasi ghat to form 'Batoge to Katoge' -- a slogan given recently by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a call apparently to Hindus to stay united.

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was passed unanimously as besides the BJP MLAs, members of the Opposition Congress as well as the Aam Aadmi Party extended their support to it.

Kumbh: 2 crore take Maghi Purnima dip; kalpvasis to return

Kumbh: 2 crore take Maghi Purnima dip; kalpvasis to return

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Amid heightened security measures, more than two crore devotees took a dip in the Sangam till 6 pm on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Former Karnataka CM S M Krishna passes away

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna passed away at his residence in Bengaluru early Tuesday morning, his family said.

Peaceful, prosperous Northeast is Modi govt's goal: Shah to Naga leaders

Peaceful, prosperous Northeast is Modi govt's goal: Shah to Naga leaders

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Since negotiations are still ongoing, any report on possible solutions to various issues during the negotiations would only be speculative, the spokesperson said.

Big B furious over fake video of him endorsing Modi

Big B furious over fake video of him endorsing Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is furious and has sought legal action over a fake video on YouTube that suggests he is endorsing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the next prime minister.