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Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

IMAGES: Bold, see-through outfits at the fashion week

IMAGES: Bold, see-through outfits at the fashion week

Rediff.com24 Mar 2013

North-east designer duo Teresa Laisom and Utsav Pradhan play with silhouettes and sheers. Check out their collection!

ITR: Don't Fail To Make Full Disclosures

ITR: Don't Fail To Make Full Disclosures

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Many salaried taxpayers hold the misconception that they don't need to disclose any other income since TDS is deducted from their salary.

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On her 65th birthday, Sukanya Verma looks at the diva's 10 definitive songs.

Spotted: Shankar Mahadevan and Shaan in New Jersey

Spotted: Shankar Mahadevan and Shaan in New Jersey

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Reader Aditi Chaudhuri sent us a photograph.

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

'If they force us to listen to Hindi, we won't!'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'How can we tolerate such high-handedness?'

WATCH: How I designed Ram Mandir in Mumbai

WATCH: How I designed Ram Mandir in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

At Ganesh Galli, one of Mumbai's oldest pandals, a team of more than 60 workers came together to create Ayodhya's Ram Mandir.

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Ram Mandir Trust members invite PM to bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The meeting came a day after the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra, set up recently to oversee the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, met for the first time on Wednesday.

India gets 3rd vaccine as DCGI approves Sputnik V

India gets 3rd vaccine as DCGI approves Sputnik V

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

According to sources, around 10 crore doses of the Sputnik V vaccine is likely to be imported for emergency use in the country in the next six to seven months.

FM pledges more action to tackle black money menace

FM pledges more action to tackle black money menace

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Referring to demonetisation of high value currency notes, Jaitley said it was well received as 'imandari ka utsav.'

'No problem' was Tarun Gogoi's guiding mantra

'No problem' was Tarun Gogoi's guiding mantra

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

He felt that if one "approaches the negative in a positive manner", things automatically fall into place.

'BJP has to keep people intoxicated with hate'

'BJP has to keep people intoxicated with hate'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Just keep telling people that we have fixed the Muslims, and they will not be bothered about their empty stomachs or empty wallets.'

Court denies bail to Rajesh Talwar's attacker

Court denies bail to Rajesh Talwar's attacker

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The bail application of Utsav Sharma, who had attacked Aarushi's father Rajesh Talwar in court premises, was on Tuesday rejected by the chief judicial magistrate court in Ghaziabad.

Devotees bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa

Devotees bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Devotees bid a grand farewell to their beloved Lord Ganesh as the immersion of idols began across Maharashtra on Thursday, marking the end of the 10-day-long mega festival.

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.

AIB's Tanmay Bhat 'steps away', Gursimran Khamba sent on leave

AIB's Tanmay Bhat 'steps away', Gursimran Khamba sent on leave

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Both stand-up comedians have apologised for their behaviour.

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Apprehending threat to the life of family members, father of the child rape-victim has moved the Supreme Court on Thursday opposing the bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

SC closes proceedings into conspiracy to frame ex-CJI Gogoi

SC closes proceedings into conspiracy to frame ex-CJI Gogoi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

A bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said that nearly two years have passed and the possibility of retrieving electronic records is very less in the probe.

Vaccines, tools for PM's personal publicity: Priyanka

Vaccines, tools for PM's personal publicity: Priyanka

Rediff.com26 May 2021

"Why did Modi ji's government send more vaccines abroad, while vaccinating less people in India?"

Food for Before and After a Workout

Food for Before and After a Workout

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

You must not eat immediately before or after a workout, advises fitness entrepreneur Utsav Ghosh.

PIX: Gauhar Khan, Payal Rohatgi gear up for Navratri

PIX: Gauhar Khan, Payal Rohatgi gear up for Navratri

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Stars prepare for Navratri.

Viewership for free-to-air channels rises

Viewership for free-to-air channels rises

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

"The drop in channel shares is more because of the shortage of set-top boxes and delay in installation of direct-to-home systems in households," said Paritosh Joshi, president, ad sales and distribution, Star India.

Ganguly's ISL franchise named Atletico de Kolkata

Ganguly's ISL franchise named Atletico de Kolkata

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Taking a cue from their Spanish co-owners and UEFA Champions League finalists Atletico de Madrid, the Kolkata franchise for the much-anticipated Indian Super League was named Atletico de Kolkata on Wednesday.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! The Lord is back

Ganpati Bappa Morya! The Lord is back

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

We bring you a sneak-peak of the action unveiling on the streets of Mumbai

Ganesha pix and stories from Dallas to Bhopal

Ganesha pix and stories from Dallas to Bhopal

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Rediff readers tell us how they celebrated the festival amidst the pandemic.

Pix: Magnificent Ganesh murtis from mandals world over

Pix: Magnificent Ganesh murtis from mandals world over

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Readers' Pix: Lord Ganesh across India

Modi a good man, don't know Rahul, AAP lacks experience: Sri Sri

Modi a good man, don't know Rahul, AAP lacks experience: Sri Sri

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Sri Sri Ravishankar has praised Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as a "good man" but said he has no opinion about Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi as he was not acquainted with him.

'My first shot was a bedroom scene with Rekha'

'My first shot was a bedroom scene with Rekha'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

From Utsav to Heartless, Shekhar Suman has come a long way. He looks back.

I will slap you, you uncivilised people: Mamata to journos

I will slap you, you uncivilised people: Mamata to journos

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The latest tongue lashing from the leader came while inaugurating a festival in Burdwan district

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar offers prayers at Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar offered prayers at the famous Lalbaugcha Raja on Tuesday with his wife Anjali and son Arjun. Thousands of devotees were elated to see their favourite cricketer. Tendulkar has been vocal about his devotion for Lord Ganesha. Whenever in the city, he is a regular worshipper of 'Ganpatti Bappa' and visited the temple frequently.

PIX: The richest, biggest and famous Ganpatis of Mumbai

PIX: The richest, biggest and famous Ganpatis of Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

One of the biggest festivals in the country, Ganeshotsav attracts visitors from across the country to see the offerings of some of the most creative and famous Ganesh pandals. We bring you the richest, biggest and famous Ganesh pandals from Mumbai. Photographs by Uttam Ghosh

Guess who dropped by to seek Bappa's blessings at Sachin Tendulkar's...

Guess who dropped by to seek Bappa's blessings at Sachin Tendulkar's...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar says Lord Ganesha holds a special place in his heart and he prays to him every day.

Shivpuri: Mob torch vehicles, ransack police station

Shivpuri: Mob torch vehicles, ransack police station

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Tension gripped Shivpuri town on Monday as police fired in air to disperse a mob that went berserk after word spread about the body of an abducted boy lying in nearby Amola forest, police said.

Buddha slams Mamata for 'inviting' Obama to Bengal

Buddha slams Mamata for 'inviting' Obama to Bengal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

In a veiled attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "encouraging imperialism", Communist Party of India-Marxist veteran Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Saturday said it was unprecedented that the state government was eager to invite a United States president next year.

Sonia to visit Rae Bareli this week to review projects

Sonia to visit Rae Bareli this week to review projects

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Congress President Sonia Gandhi will arrive on a two-day visit to her parliamentary constituency Rae Bareli on Thursday.

Nitish arrives in Mumbai for Bihar Day celebrations

Nitish arrives in Mumbai for Bihar Day celebrations

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar arrived in Mumbai on Saturday evening to attend centenary celebrations of his state, a day after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray withdrew his threat to disrupt the event slated for Sunday.

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Retired judge to probe 'conspiracy to frame' CJI

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The inquiry by will not deal with the allegations of sexual harassment against the CJI.

Have you seen a Ganesh idol made of sui dhaaga?

Have you seen a Ganesh idol made of sui dhaaga?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

We bring you some unusual Ganesha themes from Mumbai's Khetwadi.

Lata-Asha unite for a song

Lata-Asha unite for a song

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The song Ae hawa will release on December 10.

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.