News for 'Ugadi'

Inside GSB Cuisine Queen Komal Prabhu's Kitchen

Inside GSB Cuisine Queen Komal Prabhu's Kitchen

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Discover the inspiring journey of Komal Prabhu, called the Queen of GSB Cuisine, that saw her switch professions -- a Bharata Natyam dancer became a celebrated chef devoted to preserving traditional Gaud Saraswat Brahmin food traditions.

Seers step up pressure on Congress for Shivakumar as CM

Seers step up pressure on Congress for Shivakumar as CM

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A forum of swamijis has urged the Congress high command to immediately appoint D K Shivakumar as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, warning of consequences if the demand is not met.

Chaitra Navratri: 9 Days Of Renewal And Devotion

Chaitra Navratri: 9 Days Of Renewal And Devotion

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Chaitra Navratri occurs in the month of Chaitra or March-April and hence its name. It marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year in many regions across India.

Bengaluru: Mother and Daughter Dead in Suspected Suicide Pact Due to Debt

Bengaluru: Mother and Daughter Dead in Suspected Suicide Pact Due to Debt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A mother and daughter were found dead in Bengaluru, India, in a suspected suicide pact driven by mounting debt. Two other family members survived with injuries.

Bengaluru family tries to 'courier' elderly man in protest

Bengaluru family tries to 'courier' elderly man in protest

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A family in Bengaluru attempted to send an elderly man as a 'parcel' through a courier service to protest high bus fares ahead of Ugadi and Eid-ul-Fitr. The stunt, intended as a social media reel, drew criticism and police intervention.

Kriti, Rashmika, Raashii Celebrate Ugadi

Kriti, Rashmika, Raashii Celebrate Ugadi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Film folk celebrated Ugadi on social media with lovely pictures and warm wishes.

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Macron's India visit gets a Bollywood twist with Dhurandhar track

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit to India concluded with a tribute video featuring the title track from the Hindi blockbuster 'Dhurandhar,' sparking widespread social media buzz.

Mrunal's Special Prayer For #GudiPadwa

Mrunal's Special Prayer For #GudiPadwa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Stars celebrate Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Chaitra Navratri on Sunday, and share pretty pictures on social media.

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.

'We Dream Under The Same Moon'

'We Dream Under The Same Moon'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

So while some celebrities celebrated Gudi Padwa and Chaitra Navratri, others celebrated Eid the next day.

Ugadi is an ordinary remake

Ugadi is an ordinary remake

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The film is nothing like its Telugu original.

How Stars Celebrated Gudi Padwa

How Stars Celebrated Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

As India celebrates Chaitra Navratri, Cheti Chand, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, Bollywood stars share how they spent the special day.

Passenger vehicle sales crash 10% in Feb, 2Ws down 6%

Passenger vehicle sales crash 10% in Feb, 2Ws down 6%

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The meltdown in Dalal Street that wiped out investor wealth to the tune of 44 trillion in 2025 also seems to be having a ripple effect on the country's vibrant automobile retail sales.

I-T offices to remain open on weekends and Ugadi, Gudipadva

I-T offices to remain open on weekends and Ugadi, Gudipadva

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has asked all Chief Commissioners of Income Tax across the country to make special arrangements and keep open the I-T offices and receipt counters on March 29 (Saturday), March 30 (Sunday) and 31st (Monday) for the normal duration of office hours.

Sharvari, Sara, Disha's Stunning Summer Style

Sharvari, Sara, Disha's Stunning Summer Style

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

April saw a lot of celebs put in that extra effort to look FASHIONABLY FABULOUS!

Which of these Kannada films will you watch this Ugadi?

Which of these Kannada films will you watch this Ugadi?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Check out the movie releases, and make your pick!

Recipe: Lemon Rice

Recipe: Lemon Rice

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Whip up this light Ugadi meal without much ado.

Ugadi recipes: Mavinakayi Chitranna, Kayi Obbattu Tupa

Ugadi recipes: Mavinakayi Chitranna, Kayi Obbattu Tupa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Ring in the New Year with two lip-smacking recipes.

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The woes have become a serious issue of concern for Bengalureans, especially in Whitefield, KR Puram, Electronic City, RR Nagar, Kengeri and CV Raman Nagar.

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed to people to celebrate Hindu new year Ugadi and 'Hosa Tadaku' festivals peacefully without disturbing law and order.

Halal products are not meant for non-Muslims: Lucky Ali joins the debate

Halal products are not meant for non-Muslims: Lucky Ali joins the debate

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Amid a call from some right-wing groups to boycott halal meat, singer Lucky Ali on Monday took to Facebook to explain the meaning of the term to his fans and followers.

Karnataka to form panel to monitor hate speech as per SC order: Bommai

Karnataka to form panel to monitor hate speech as per SC order: Bommai

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The chief minister said such speeches are on the rise across the country, especially on social media platforms.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Parliament washed out again over Rahul apology, Adani

Parliament washed out again over Rahul apology, Adani

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Parliament remained paralysed for the sixth day in a row on Monday due to protests from rival sides.

Will look into objections over halal meat, says Karnataka CM

Will look into objections over halal meat, says Karnataka CM

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said the state government would look into the "serious objections" raised over halal meat, with some right-wing groups giving a call to boycott it.

Will pray for safety of coronavirus warriors: PM

Will pray for safety of coronavirus warriors: PM

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

He also said that as Navratri begins from Wednesday, he would pray for the good health, safety and success of those engaged in combating the deadly virus.

Neha Pendse celebrates Gudi Padwa

Neha Pendse celebrates Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Quite a few film folk decided to wish their fans and followers on the occasion of Gudi Padwa on March 25.

Vehicle registration falls 28.64% YoY in March despite low base: FADA

Vehicle registration falls 28.64% YoY in March despite low base: FADA

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The lockdown in Maharashtra will have a catastrophic impact on April sales, as dealers will not be able to realise the potential of festivities like Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi and Poila Boishakh.

Festive season holds hope for consumer appliances, auto cos

Festive season holds hope for consumer appliances, auto cos

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Automotive (auto) and consumer appliance companies are hoping for a bounty from the harvest season after two consecutive dry spells in 2020 and 2021. The season, which also marks the beginning of the regional New Year, kicked in across the country from April 1 - Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra; Ugadi in Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh; Bihu in the Northeast; and Chaitra Navratri in the North. Manufacturers and retailers of cars, two-wheelers, and consumer appliances said they have seen demand pick up year-on-year (YoY) at a brisk pace across categories.

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy set to rejig cabinet as all ministers resign

Andhra CM Jagan Reddy set to rejig cabinet as all ministers resign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The incumbent ministers put in their papers at the meeting of the cabinet, which was their last, at the secretariat in Amaravati.

Resolve growing religious divide, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, BJP hits back

Resolve growing religious divide, says Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, BJP hits back

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

"Karnataka has always forged inclusive economic development and we must not allow such communal exclusion- If ITBT became communal it would destroy our global leadership. @BSBommai please resolve this growing religious divide," Mazumdar-Shaw said.

'Injustice with Hindus have led to explosive situation'

'Injustice with Hindus have led to explosive situation'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'The Hindu society has suffered a lot in the past. People are extremely hurt due to some unpleasant events'

April likely to be a washout for appliances as fresh Covid-19 curbs hit biz

April likely to be a washout for appliances as fresh Covid-19 curbs hit biz

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Maharashtra, which contributes between 12 and 15 per cent of appliances sales, announced lockdown-like curbs, meaning there will be no business for the second half of the month as well from the state.

7 ways our lives changed in 2020

7 ways our lives changed in 2020

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Seven things already different about our everyday life in 2020.

Celebrating Gudi Padwa: 5 rituals and their significance

Celebrating Gudi Padwa: 5 rituals and their significance

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

What does a gudi signify? Read on...

Passenger vehicle sales up 28%, two-wheelers drop 35%

Passenger vehicle sales up 28%, two-wheelers drop 35%

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Thursday said passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales in March witnessed a year-on-year growth of 28.39 per cent to 279,745 units, as compared to the year-ago period which saw disruptions in the market due to COVID-19 led lockdown. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), which collected vehicle registration data from 1,277 out of the 1,482 regional transport offices (RTOs), PV sales stood at 217,879 units in March 2020. Two-wheeler sales, however, declined 35.26 per cent to 11,95,445 units last month, as compared to 18,46,613 units in March 2020. Commercial vehicle sales also declined 42.2 per cent to 67,372 units, as against 116,559 units a year ago.

Akshay, Sridevi wish Happy Gudi Padwa!

Akshay, Sridevi wish Happy Gudi Padwa!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

PHOTOS: The star-studded Nandi Awards

PHOTOS: The star-studded Nandi Awards

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

The Nandi Awards were distributed on Ugadi in Hyderabad.

'People will see Ravichandran in a new light in Narasimha'

'People will see Ravichandran in a new light in Narasimha'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

The actor-turned-writer talks about his new film.

Rana: Genelia brought a lot out in me

Rana: Genelia brought a lot out in me

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Rana Daggubati talks about his upcoming Telugu release Naa Ishtam and co-star Genelia D'Souza.