News for 'Vishnu'

Vishnu Vardhan knocked out by qualifier Mayur

Vishnu Vardhan knocked out by qualifier Mayur

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The men's and women's singles top seeds, Vishnu Vardhan and Eetee Maheta, crashed out of the Rs 12-lakh Omkar All India ranking men's and women's tennis championships, at the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana Club (JVPG) on Thursday. Qualifier Mohit Mayur sent men's No 1 seed Vardhan packing in three sets in a second round match, while Eetee also went down in three sets to unseeded Sowjanya Bavisetti.

Sanam, Vishnu reach quarter-finals of Asian Tennis C'ship

Sanam, Vishnu reach quarter-finals of Asian Tennis C'ship

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

India's Sanam Singh and Vishnu Vardhan have made their way into the quarter-finals of the Toyota Asian Tennis Championship at Bangkok, Thailand.

Vishnu: From cricketer to a film star

Vishnu: From cricketer to a film star

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The actor talks about his new film Neer Paravai.

Youth attempts suicide on Kerala HC premises

Youth attempts suicide on Kerala HC premises

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Vishnu, who was involved in a habeas corpus petition, cut his wrist using a sharp object, the police said.

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Flood-like situation in Bengal, Bihar rivers in spate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

Many low-lying areas in West Bengal's sub-Himalayan region were reeling from a flood-like situation while major rivers in Bihar were flowing above the danger level at several places as unabated heavy rain lashed the country's eastern parts on Sunday.

Nasik: Sena corporator Vishnu Pawar resigns

Nasik: Sena corporator Vishnu Pawar resigns

Rediff.com29 May 2007

Chumble last week had alleged that Pawar had submitted false documents while filing his nomination papers for the polls.

Six of 8 Maoists killed in Chh'garh were senior cadres, carried Rs 48L bounty

Six of 8 Maoists killed in Chh'garh were senior cadres, carried Rs 48L bounty

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The police on Saturday claimed to have gunned down eight Maoists during an encounter in forests near Kutul-Farasbeda and Kodtameta villages in the district.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 7, Friday, August 2, 2024:

Now Gurmeet Ram Rahim in trouble for mimicking Lord Vishnu

Now Gurmeet Ram Rahim in trouble for mimicking Lord Vishnu

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Days after the controversial arrest of comedian Kiku Sharda for imitating Gurmeet Ram Rahim on a television show, the All India Hindu Federation has filed a complaint against the self-proclaimed godman for dressing up as Lord Vishnu in a video.

Turbo Packs A Punch In Parts

Turbo Packs A Punch In Parts

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Turbo finds its footing in the latter half with some well-conceived one-upmanship between hero and villain, yet it's marred by poorly executed action set pieces in the climactic showdown.

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Both Balaji and Bhambri have got some decent results on clay in lead up to the Roland Garros, where the action will unfold during the Summer Olympics from July 27.

SC quashes proceedings against Dhoni over 'Vishnu' avatar on magazine

SC quashes proceedings against Dhoni over 'Vishnu' avatar on magazine

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

In January 2016, Dhoni was issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for being shown as Lord Vishnu on the cover of Business Today magazine in April 2013.

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday heard both the Hindu and Muslim sides on the Gyanvapi mosque committee's appeal challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

Quiz: Just how well do you know Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu?

Quiz: Just how well do you know Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Vishnu idol found in Russian town

Vishnu idol found in Russian town

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

This has raised questions about the prevalent view on the origin of ancient Russia.

SC relief for Dhoni over Lord Vishnu avatar on magazine

SC relief for Dhoni over Lord Vishnu avatar on magazine

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

In a relief to cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal proceedings against him on a complaint lodged for allegedly portraying himself as Lord Vishnu on a magazine cover.

Vishnu upsets Niland in Chennai Open qualifiers

Vishnu upsets Niland in Chennai Open qualifiers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

India's Vishnu Vardhan stunned third-seeded Conor Niland of Ireland to progress to the second round of the qualifiers in the Aircel ATP Chennai Open in Chennai on Saturday.

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

PIX: Here is how states celebrate 78th Independence Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Independence Day was celebrated across states and Union territories on Thursday, as several chief ministers announced job schemes while some others vowed their support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

HC puts off hearing in Muslim plea in Gyanvapi case to Feb 12

HC puts off hearing in Muslim plea in Gyanvapi case to Feb 12

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Wednesday adjourned to February 12 the hearing on a plea challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.

What Modi offered at Ram temple in Ayodhya

What Modi offered at Ram temple in Ayodhya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts from Sri Ranganath Swamy temple in Tiruchirapalli to the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Is Preity Tollywood's New Heartthrob?

Is Preity Tollywood's New Heartthrob?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Preity Mukhundhan will make her debut in Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa.

What Kangana Thinks Of Modi

What Kangana Thinks Of Modi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Kangana Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from her hometown Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, feels Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an 'ansh' (part) of Lord Ram and Lord Vishnu.

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

From Tharoor to Supriya Sule: List of MPs suspended from Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Here's the full list of 49 MPs suspended from Lok Sabha:

Finally, longest election campaign comes to an end

Finally, longest election campaign comes to an end

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Polling is scheduled in all 13 seats of Punjab and four of Himachal Pradesh, 13 constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, nine in West Bengal, eight in Bihar, six in Odisha and three seats in Jharkhand besides Chandigarh.

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos pull out of mixed doubles

Aus Open: Bopanna-Babos pull out of mixed doubles

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The duo lost their second round men's doubles match to Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador and Mate Pavic of Croatia at the Australian Open.

BJP's Ramvichar Netam appointed pro tem speaker of Chhattisgarh assembly

BJP's Ramvichar Netam appointed pro tem speaker of Chhattisgarh assembly

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan administered the oath of office to 61-year-old Netam at a function held at the Raj Bhawan in Raipur.

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

An Indian-origin man whose 11-year-old son was branded with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony in 2023 has sued a Hindu temple in the US state of Texas and its parent company seeking more than USD 1 million in damages.

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With all 29 under its belt, the BJP became the first political party to achieve such a feat after 40 years in Madhya Pradesh.

Kerala: Missing woman worker found dead, buried at ex-colleague's house

Kerala: Missing woman worker found dead, buried at ex-colleague's house

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

A Kudumbashree worker, who had gone missing last week, was found allegedly murdered and buried in a ditch in the compound of a former colleague's house in Tuvvur in this district, police said on Tuesday.

Board exam papers flown to Naxal-hit village in helicopter

Board exam papers flown to Naxal-hit village in helicopter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Chhattisgarh government used a helicopter to transport the board examination question papers to an exam centre located in an interior pocket of Naxalite-hit Sukma district in the state, officials said on Friday.

BJP overnight meet to discuss LS candidates focuses on lost seats

BJP overnight meet to discuss LS candidates focuses on lost seats

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The meeting, which began around 10:30 pm on Thursday, lasted for more than four hours and was held at the party's headquarters in New Delhi.

HC rejects plea seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM

HC rejects plea seeking removal of Kejriwal as CM

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Delhi high court on Thursday refuses to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case.

Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj dies via 'sallekhna'

Jain seer Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj dies via 'sallekhna'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Ahead of the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dongargarh, a popular pilgrimage spot, and met Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj on November 5 and took his blessings.

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Taking a dig at Pakistan without naming it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a country which was a supplier of aatank (terror) is struggling for aata (flour) these days.

Jolt to SP as Khajuraho LS candidate's nomination rejected; Akhlesh sees red

Jolt to SP as Khajuraho LS candidate's nomination rejected; Akhlesh sees red

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Congress, the main Opposition party in the BJP-ruled state, had left the Khajuraho seat for SP as per the seat-sharing arrangement within the INDIA bloc.

Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Jodhiram Dhurve said he will never be able to forget the accident as he has lost 10 members of his family.

Davis Cup: Yuki, Vishnu to play on day one

Davis Cup: Yuki, Vishnu to play on day one

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

On day two, Vishnu will combine with Divij Sharan against the Kiwi pair of Michael Venus and Artem Sitak in the Asia Oceania Group I relegation play-off tie.

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

This Chennai school makes chess champs out of everyone

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Velammal Institutions is the catalysing force behind this chess revolution in Chennai

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad eye first win

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad eye first win

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Mumbai Indians will aim to land the killer punch after fluffing an easy run-chase in their opener when they meet a dangerous Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

Can Preamble of Constitution be amended by keeping date of adoption? asks SC

Can Preamble of Constitution be amended by keeping date of adoption? asks SC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta posed the question to former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain, who sought deletion of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" from the Preamble of the Constitution.