News for 'Sita'

'Women will be punished like Sita if they cross limits'

'Women will be punished like Sita if they cross limits'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Madhya Pradesh Industry Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's statement that women, who breach their moral limits deserve punishment, has caused a major embarrassment for the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Gyanvapi mosque survey: Varanasi court to deliver order on Thursday

Gyanvapi mosque survey: Varanasi court to deliver order on Thursday

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The court will also decide on a plea by the Gyanvapi mosque management committee (Anjuman Intezamiya Masjid) seeking removal of Ajay Kumar Mishra as the court commissioner for the survey, lawyers said.

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

There are so many female-oriented movies, from Mother India to Arth to Pink. But there are some absolute gems that never got their due.

Ayodhya Ram temple complex to house 'gaushala', 'yagyashala'

Ayodhya Ram temple complex to house 'gaushala', 'yagyashala'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The construction of the Ram temple structure in Ayodhya will be done using Pink stone sourced from Rajasthan, and the temple campus will include a museum, research centre, 'gaushala' and a 'yagya shala', sources in the temple trust said on Thursday.

Earlier money was spent on kabristans, now on temples: Yogi

Earlier money was spent on kabristans, now on temples: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Those in love with kabristan used to spend public money there, those who love religion and culture are spending the money on their uplift and upgrade, he said

How Raveena made Al Pacino buy Amish's book

How Raveena made Al Pacino buy Amish's book

Rediff.com4 May 2017

At the author's book cover launch in Mumbai, Raveena confessed to making the Hollywood actor buy The Oath of the Vayuputras.

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

Who's Kiara Thinking About?

Who's Kiara Thinking About?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Mrunal looks gorgeous... Ajay goes 'vrooming'... Vidya's heartfelt post...

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Flashback 2022: Pushpa Blooms

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Ayodhya to Colombo: What's inside the Ramayana Express

Ayodhya to Colombo: What's inside the Ramayana Express

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

From Lord Ram's birthplace to where Sita was held captive by Ravana, this trip will be full of mythical stories.

Complete Gyanvapi mosque survey by May 17, orders court, refuses to replace official

Complete Gyanvapi mosque survey by May 17, orders court, refuses to replace official

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The court also directed for completion of the survey by May 17 and submission of its report, Abhay Nath Yadav, who is representing the Gyanvapi mosque management committee, said.

Yoga originated in Nepal, not India, claims PM Oli

Yoga originated in Nepal, not India, claims PM Oli

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

"India that exists now wasn't there in the past. India at that time was divided into different factions," caretaker PM Oli said.

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Is this Saif's Ravan look?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Will Saif play Ravan with 10 heads?

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Last body recovered from Nepal plane crash site

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Now it is confirmed that all 22 people, including four Indian nationals and three crew members, have been killed in the tragedy.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel participated in the celebrations.

The Magic of Raamlaxman

The Magic of Raamlaxman

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'What Raamlaxmanji did with Sooraj Barjatyaji in Maine Pyar Kiya and Hum Aapke Hain Koun was beyond a miracle.'

Court team visits Gyanvapi mosque, fails to conduct survey

Court team visits Gyanvapi mosque, fails to conduct survey

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The Muslims protested against the survey even as the mosque management committee moved a Varanasi district court seeking the appointment of a different court commissioner.

Aviation Industry Vulnerable To Cyberattacks

Aviation Industry Vulnerable To Cyberattacks

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Aviation is a juicy target. It's a 24x7 industry, which cannot afford delays or loss of customer credibility.

BJP ally Nishad apologises for remarks on Lord Ram

BJP ally Nishad apologises for remarks on Lord Ram

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

"If any wrong words have been spoken about him, I apologise to God Shri Ram for it," Nishad told reporters in Fatehpur. "Lord Shri Ram has done a lot for our community and our community has played an important role in the construction of the Shri Ram temple," he said.

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Diwali celebrated with fervour after 2 yrs of muted festivities

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Colourful lights illuminated buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali with pomp on Monday after two years of muted festivities due to the pandemic.

RRR trailer: Visually Superb, Awesome Action

RRR trailer: Visually Superb, Awesome Action

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The RRR trailer is an absolute visual delight and promises a grand cinematic experience. But isn't that a given, considering it's an S S Rajamouli film?

Air India software shutdown: 137 flights delayed on Sunday

Air India software shutdown: 137 flights delayed on Sunday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

The average number of flights the Air India group, including subsidiaries Alliance Air and Air India Express, operates daily is 674.

What books are Jacqueline, Kajol, Sonali reading?

What books are Jacqueline, Kajol, Sonali reading?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Sonali Bendre even recommended a list of books you can pick up during the lockdown.

Lawyers' strike defers Gyanvapi case hearing

Lawyers' strike defers Gyanvapi case hearing

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Banaras Bar Association and Central Bar Association, Varanasi had decided to boycott work as they were upset over the remarks of a Special Secretary against lawyers because of which the hearing did not take place in the court, according to advocate Abhay Yadav, representing the Muslim side in the case.

SC to hear plea against Gyanvapi survey on Tuesday

SC to hear plea against Gyanvapi survey on Tuesday

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The apex court will hear the matter amidst an important development with a Varanasi court on Monday directed the district administration there to seal the spot of the survey inside the complex where allegedly 'Shivling' has been found by the surveying team.

VIDEO: Best-selling author Amish plays the drums

VIDEO: Best-selling author Amish plays the drums

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Afsar Dayatar brings you glimpses from the event.

A tiger, a leopard and the Mumbai Zoo

A tiger, a leopard and the Mumbai Zoo

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com takes us on a tour inside the Byculla zoo, located in the heart of Mumbai.

Who Looks BEST in a Vintage Sari? VOTE!

Who Looks BEST in a Vintage Sari? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Who rocked the sari style best in the British Raj? Sukanya Verma asks you to take a poll.

'Haters drive me to push myself as an actor'

'Haters drive me to push myself as an actor'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'I am that person who will ignore hundred good things that are said about me and focus on those three bad things.'

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Jatayu takes flight in Hyderabad temple to prevent rapes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'Every person is a Jatayu, each one of you can be Jatayu, both men and women,' says temple priest behind the group set up to prevent atrocities on women and young girls.

Missing Nepal plane found crashed, 21 bodies recovered

Missing Nepal plane found crashed, 21 bodies recovered

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Rescuers on Monday recovered 20 bodies from the wreckage site of the Tara Air plane that crashed in Nepal's mountainous Mustang district on Sunday with 22 people on board, including four Indians, minutes after taking off from the tourist city of Pokhara, officials said.

Ram Temple to open for devotees by December 2023

Ram Temple to open for devotees by December 2023

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The entire temple complex will, however, be ready by 2025.

Seriously delicious pics for the foodie in you

Seriously delicious pics for the foodie in you

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week. You can share yours too! Simply click on this link #RediffFoodies.

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Rediff.com29 May 2022

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Stalin's advice to Rajini as he refuses to apologise

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Rajinikanth said he stood by his comments made on Periyar, maintaining that they were factual and refused to apologise as demanded by fringe Dravidian outfits. DMK chief advised him to exercise caution while expressing views on Periyar.

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

PIX: Ayodhya lights up for Ram's 'homecoming'; breaks world record

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

As dusk fell, volunteers lit up nearly six lakh diyas lined up on the Saryu riverbank. 'Representatives of the Guinness Book of World Records witnessed this grand festival. With 5,84,372 earthen lamps, the event made the world record,' a state government statement said.

Complaint against Rajinikanth for 'lying' on Periyar

Complaint against Rajinikanth for 'lying' on Periyar

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

A Dravidian outfit has alleged that Rajinikanth uttered a 'blatant lie' that the images of Lord Ram and Sita were taken nude in a rally held by Periyar as part of superstition eradication conference in 1971 at Salem.

This 'Ramayan' character inspired Sehwag while batting

This 'Ramayan' character inspired Sehwag while batting

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

He went on to share a picture of 'Angad' on Twitter and also gave an explanation as to why the character is an inspiration for him.

PIX: Stars look gorgeous in desi wear

PIX: Stars look gorgeous in desi wear

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Film folk have gone traditional, and they look gorgeous!

SC stays Varanasi court hearing in Gyanvapi case till Friday

SC stays Varanasi court hearing in Gyanvapi case till Friday

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the civil court in Varanasi to not proceed with hearing the Gyanvapi case till it takes up the matter on Friday.