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Modi likely to visit Ayodhya; to pray at disputed site

Modi likely to visit Ayodhya; to pray at disputed site

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

In a move having big political significance, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Ayodhya this week and will also offer prayer at the disputed site.

Pix: Red hot bikini shoot for a Lethal film

Pix: Red hot bikini shoot for a Lethal film

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

We go on the sets of the film, Lethal Commission.

'These vaccines are safe. That you can be sure about'

'These vaccines are safe. That you can be sure about'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'Since we have to stop the pandemic, we have to use the vaccines now and that is why the emergency-use approval is justifiable.'

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Shyamoli Sanghi is India's newest teen popstar.

Tough road ahead for Vinita Bali

Tough road ahead for Vinita Bali

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Britannia's foreign presence is low; share of global operations to total revenues is just 5-8%.

Bharat bandh: Transport, essential supplies may be hit in Delhi

Bharat bandh: Transport, essential supplies may be hit in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Some taxi and cab unions, including those associated with app-based aggregators, have decided to join the strike called by farmers organisations demanding repeal of three new farm sector laws.

Christmas recipe: How to make Classic Apple Pie

Christmas recipe: How to make Classic Apple Pie

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Rediff readers share their favourite Christmas recipes. You can share yours too!

No hope on outcome of AIMPLB meet: VHP

No hope on outcome of AIMPLB meet: VHP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

The outfit's international president Ashok Singhal said there was no need for a new mosque in Ayodhya.

Now, VHP blames 'western model' of lifestyle for rape

Now, VHP blames 'western model' of lifestyle for rape

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

After Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks that rapes were prevalent in India and not in Bharat, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad blamed the 'western model' of lifestyle for growing incidents of sexual assault on women including rape, saying cities were losing the values.

Guess who came calling?

Guess who came calling?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Goa-based model Lakshmi Menon was in Mumbai and attending an exclusive preview.

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'For how long can investors fund loss-making companies?'

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Subdued New Year's eve celebrations amid COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The ministry of home affairs in its advisory on December 28 had advised states and Union Territories that they can impose local restrictions, including night curfew, based on their assessment of the situation to contain the spread of COVID-19.

VHP vows to wipe out secularism

VHP vows to wipe out secularism

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

Ashok Singhal asks the prime minister to mend his "secular" ways.

VHP does not want Vajpayee as PM again

VHP does not want Vajpayee as PM again

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

Speaking to reporters in Jammu, VHP international president Ashok Singhal said Vajpayee has weakened the country and has shown little regard for the Hindu sentiment

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Traders seek Army's help to distribute medicines

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The situation is severe in North India as most of the logistics operation was manned by migrant labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The problem with manpower is not only in courier and delivery services, but also at a shop level.

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'The Vision of Justice was indeed attained in the courtroom.' 'Not once, but multiple times.' 'But has it translated into reality?' 'Has the success of these sterling verdicts reached the ground?' asks Justice Ranjan Gogoi, the next Chief Justice of India.

Babri case: Tenure of special judge extended

Babri case: Tenure of special judge extended

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Senior advocate Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for Uttar Pradesh, told the bench that they have complied with the top court's direction and extended the tenure of the special judge till he delivers the judgment in the Ayodhya demolition case.

BJP under sangh parivar pressure on Modi as PM candidate

BJP under sangh parivar pressure on Modi as PM candidate

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party appears to have come under pressure from Sangh Parivar on the choice of Narendra Modi as its next prime ministerial candidate, with Vishwa Hindu Parishad demanding announcement of the Gujarat chief minister's name.

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

While the government's recent moves may have been necessary in some cases, these would have an adverse impact on the investment cycles of some of these companies. The marquee global names are suddenly finding themselves out of favour as local flavour is gaining currency in the run up to 2019 elections.

Ishrat case: Accused Guj IPS officer seeks default bail

Ishrat case: Accused Guj IPS officer seeks default bail

Rediff.com23 May 2013

A suspended IPS officer accused in the 2004 Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case sought default bail on Thursday from the special court here, after the CBI which is investigating the case, failed to file a chargesheet within 90 days of his arrest.

Court discharges ex-Gujarat in-charge DGP Pandey in Ishrat case

Court discharges ex-Gujarat in-charge DGP Pandey in Ishrat case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The court on Wednesday said that no witnesses accused Pandey of murdering and kidnapping of the victims.

2 cops, part of hit squads, held in Ishrat encounter case

2 cops, part of hit squads, held in Ishrat encounter case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two police officers who were part of as many squads that took part in the alleged fake encounter of teenage girl Ishrat Jahan and three others in 2004 in Gujarat.

Spotted: Asin, Bobby and Neil at Delhi airport

Spotted: Asin, Bobby and Neil at Delhi airport

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Reader Rohit Singhal has sent us some photographs.

PCB notice to Ramdev's herbal food park

PCB notice to Ramdev's herbal food park

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

In fresh trouble for Ramdev, the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board has issued a show cause notice to the herbal food park run by the yoga guru at Padartha in Haridwar district for allegedly releasing untreated waste into the water bodies of the area.

BJP committed to Ram temple: Rajnath at Kumbh

BJP committed to Ram temple: Rajnath at Kumbh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

From a Vishaw Hindu Parishad platform, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Rajnath Singh on Wednesday raked up the Ayodhya issue saying his party is committed to the construction of the Ram temple.

Why kirana shops are rushing to become online sellers

Why kirana shops are rushing to become online sellers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Neighbourhood stores have the ability to adapt to changes.

'Famotidine may become the next HCQ for Covid-19'

'Famotidine may become the next HCQ for Covid-19'

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Researchers at Northwell Health in New York are testing the effects on Famotidine (used in high intravenous doses) on Covid-19 patients as a potential treatment. After the hospital announced its clinical trials, it led to a drug shortage in the US. Back home, however, there has not been any surge in the demand for Famotidine yet.

VHP's latest salvo: India needs pro-Hindu Parliament

VHP's latest salvo: India needs pro-Hindu Parliament

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The country needs to form a pro-Hindu Parliament which is strong enough to protect the rights of Hindus instead of a government which works against the interest of the community, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad has said. "We want a Parliament which can protect the rights of Hindus and the next 2014 general elections will be on this line," VHP leader Ashok Singhal said.

Now, I'm not a BJP man: VP-elect Venkaiah Naidu at Tirumala shrine

Now, I'm not a BJP man: VP-elect Venkaiah Naidu at Tirumala shrine

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

After worshipping at the Sri Ranganayaka Mandapam, the vice president-elect was honoured with the sacred silk cloth and holy prasadams by the management of the shrine.

Teen's arrest for FB post: 'Azam Khan will forgive my son'

Teen's arrest for FB post: 'Azam Khan will forgive my son'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

'My son did not write the post at all. He just shared it. Somebody else had written it.'

The riddle behind Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal's $2-bn deal

The riddle behind Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal's $2-bn deal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A deal, where a founder has brought back stake from early investors before an initial public offering, is unheard of in India or pretty much anywhere else, analysts pointed out.

Both vaccines safe, only 0.18% adverse events: Govt

Both vaccines safe, only 0.18% adverse events: Govt

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Addressing a press conference, NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul said concerns about adverse effects and serious problems post immunisation, as of now, seem to be unfounded, negligible and insignificant, and stressed that both the vaccines -- Covishield and Covaxin -- are safe.

How can an MLA talk of ban on skirts, asks NCW

How can an MLA talk of ban on skirts, asks NCW

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

National Commission for Women Chairperson Mamta Sharma on Monday said Rajasthan MLA Banwari Lal Singhal should apologise over his remark that skirts should be banned in schools.

Babri demolition case: Advani, MM Joshi among 32 acquitted

Babri demolition case: Advani, MM Joshi among 32 acquitted

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The court also observed that late Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal wanted to save the structure because Ram idols were inside.

2010 Delhi honour killing of teen couple: 5 get death

2010 Delhi honour killing of teen couple: 5 get death

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Five members of a family were on Friday awarded death sentence for killing a teenaged couple for honour in 2010 with a Delhi court saying the 'savage nature' of the crime has shocked the judicial conscience and falls in the category of 'rarest of rare cases'.

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

'Ram Mandir will be a symbol of modern India'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders, including the President and Vice President, react to the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Let Advani face conspiracy charges in Ayodhya case: CBI

Let Advani face conspiracy charges in Ayodhya case: CBI

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has told the Supreme Court that the trial of Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani in the Ayodhya demolition case has to be carried on without dropping the conspiracy charge against him as the razing down of the medieval monument was part of a "single larger conspiracy". The agency, in its recent affidavit, opposed the separation of trial of eight accused leaders -- Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Uma Bharti, Vinay Katiyar etc.

Amazon or local at-home beauty services: What's your pick?

Amazon or local at-home beauty services: What's your pick?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Homegrown start-ups like UrbanClap and AtHomeDiva will now have to compete with the global e-commerce giant. Anita Babu reports.