News for 'Vishwanath'

Ravi Shastri meets 'childhood hero' at Chinnaswamy

Ravi Shastri meets 'childhood hero' at Chinnaswamy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

In Bengaluru for India's match against Netherlands, Ravi Shastri met his 'childhood hero' at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Shiv Sena's Vishwanath Mahadeshwar is new Mumbai Mayor

Shiv Sena's Vishwanath Mahadeshwar is new Mumbai Mayor

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Shiv Sena nominee Hemangi Worlikar romped home as the deputy Mayor of BMC.

Gyanvapi mosque committee challenges 'puja' nod given to Hindus

Gyanvapi mosque committee challenges 'puja' nod given to Hindus

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

In the appeal filed before the high court, it has been pleaded that the Hindu side's suit itself is barred by order 7 rule 11 of the Civil Procedure Code, Naqvi said.

Vishwanath Pratap Singh: The original Aam Aadmi hero

Vishwanath Pratap Singh: The original Aam Aadmi hero

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The common man had another hero 25 years ago in Vishwanath Pratap Singh, who sacrificed power in order to fight corruption before becoming the prime minister.

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Squash star Joshna Chinappa conferred with Padma Shri

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'Just being recognised for all my efforts towards the game feels good.'

What Happened To KKR Flight?!

What Happened To KKR Flight?!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders' journey home from Lucknow turned into an unexpected adventure on Monday night.

UP Bypolls: Yogi Wants To Prove A Point

UP Bypolls: Yogi Wants To Prove A Point

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The BJP is leaning on Yogi's 'batenge to katenge' theme to weave a unifying narrative that transcends caste and communal lines.

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The juggernaut of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, which triumphed in three of the four east and north-eastern states that went for assembly bypolls on Saturday, was halted yet again in West Bengal where Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress registered a six-on-six clean sweep.

NO dress code for pilgrims at Kashi Vishwanath: Nyas Parishad

NO dress code for pilgrims at Kashi Vishwanath: Nyas Parishad

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

It's a temple and we cannot impose any dress code for pilgrims," it was stressed.

UP on alert after LeT threatens to blow up Kashi Vishwanath temple, stations

UP on alert after LeT threatens to blow up Kashi Vishwanath temple, stations

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

A letter by a LeT commander threatened to blow up the Saharanpur and Hapur railway stations and other stations as well.

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

For Yogi Adityanath the successful management of the fair is a crucial part of building 'Brand UP' and making the state a $1 trillion economy.

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Art 370 won't be restored even if Indira Gandhi returns: Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, will not be restored even if Congress stalwart and late PM Indira Gandhi comes down from heaven.

Akhilesh stopped picking up calls: Mayawati on end of BSP-SP alliance

Akhilesh stopped picking up calls: Mayawati on end of BSP-SP alliance

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Akhilesh Yadav hit back, saying no one had any clue that the alliance was coming apart and that he had dialled the BSP chief to know why the tie-up ended.

Maharashtra polls: 4,140 candidates in fray for 288 seats

Maharashtra polls: 4,140 candidates in fray for 288 seats

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

A total of 4,140 candidates were left in the fray for 288 Maharashtra assembly seats after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday, a poll official said.

Dravid on why Indian cricket is 'extremely powerful'

Dravid on why Indian cricket is 'extremely powerful'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Rahul Dravid claimed a strong club cricket culture has a lot to do in breaking the long-standing trend of city cricketers dominating the passage to the national team.

Puja performed in Gyanvapi mosque basement hours after court order

Puja performed in Gyanvapi mosque basement hours after court order

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Prayers were performed in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on Wednesday night following court orders allowing the resumption of a practice said to have been discontinued three decades back, Kashi Vishwanath temple trust president said.

Vishwanath to take charge of Natwest series

Vishwanath to take charge of Natwest series

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

Daryl Harper and Rudi Koertzen from the Umpires panel would alternately stand with a local official during the series.

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Fresh plea seeks ASI survey of all basements in Gyanvapi

Fresh plea seeks ASI survey of all basements in Gyanvapi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Days after the district court ruled that a priest can perform prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, a petitioner on Monday filled a plea seeking an ASI survey of all other closed basements in the complex.

Prayers performed inside cellar of Gyanvapi mosque

Prayers performed inside cellar of Gyanvapi mosque

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Earlier on Wednesday, the district court ruled that a priest can perform prayers before the idols in a cellar of the Gyanvapi Masjid, a significant development in the legal battle over the mosque adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

SC to hear on Monday Gyanvapi panel's plea over puja in cellar

SC to hear on Monday Gyanvapi panel's plea over puja in cellar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the plea of Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee.

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.

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.' 'You don't expect these players to score a 70-80 every time they bat, but whenever they score they will win matches for your team.'

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

A Resort Full Of Army, Cricket Memories

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Run by a former cricketer and son of India's military heroes, Mike's Forest Retreat is an ode to all that we hold dear.

HC rejects Muslim side's plea on Mathura temple-mosque dispute

HC rejects Muslim side's plea on Mathura temple-mosque dispute

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The Hindu litigants claim the mosque holds signs suggesting that it was a temple once.

Renukaswamy murder: Darshan's police custody extended

Renukaswamy murder: Darshan's police custody extended

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A court in Bengaluru on Saturday extended the police custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and eleven others, who are accused in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, by five more days.

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud also sought response of priest Shailendra Kumar Pathak Vyas by April 30 on the plea of the mosque committee.

Gyanvapi built on temple as per ASI survey report, claims Hindu side lawyer

Gyanvapi built on temple as per ASI survey report, claims Hindu side lawyer

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Jain told reporters that copies of the survey report consisting of 839 pages were made available to the parties concerned by the court late Thursday evening.

What Is Sachin Praying For?

What Is Sachin Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Sachin Tendulkar performs Jal Abhishek at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.

Puja at Gyanvapi: Masjid committee fails to get relief

Puja at Gyanvapi: Masjid committee fails to get relief

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Friday did not give any immediate relief to the Gyanvapi Masjid committee which had challenged the order of the Varanasi court allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

'How can I let go of my faith?'

'How can I let go of my faith?'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Rediff.com's Utkarsh Mishra visits the Kashi Vishwanath-Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, which is fast being turned into another mandir-masjid dispute.

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appeared to make a pitch in the assembly for a temple where a mosque stands now in Mathura, saying that Krishna Kanhaiya wouldn't have it any other way.

Court to hear plea for ASI survey of Gyanvapi basements on Feb 15

Court to hear plea for ASI survey of Gyanvapi basements on Feb 15

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

A Varanasi court on Tuesday fixed February 15 for the hearing of a petition seeking a survey of all closed basements in the Gyanvapi mosque complex by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Won't look at other temples if...: Ram temple official on Gyanvapi

Won't look at other temples if...: Ram temple official on Gyanvapi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

He also appealed to the Muslim side for a peaceful solution for all these three temples.

Varanasi court to hear Gyanvapi mosque southern cellar plea on April 11

Varanasi court to hear Gyanvapi mosque southern cellar plea on April 11

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The plea filed by the Hindu side has stated that the cellar's roof is very old and weak.

Ranveer-Kriti's Day Out In Varanasi

Ranveer-Kriti's Day Out In Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Ranveer Singh, Kriti Sanon and Manish Malhotra visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi to offer prayers over the weekend.

It's A Raja Versus Runk Contest In Mysuru

It's A Raja Versus Runk Contest In Mysuru

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

While Wadiyar, scion of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family, is making his political debut from the Mysore Lok Sabha segment, Lakshmana is state Congress spokesperson and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's confidant.

What Margin Will Modi Win Varanasi By?

What Margin Will Modi Win Varanasi By?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Few in Varanasi expect the result to be different from 2014 and 2019. The only point of interest is whether Narendra Modi will increase his winning margin against his rivals.

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Gujarat rain-related toll rises to 26, more than 17K evacuated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Rain-related incidents claimed nine more lives in Gujarat, taking the death toll to 16 in two days, while another 8,500 people were relocated and rescued from flood-affected areas with rains continuing to lash some parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, officials said.

Gyanvapi row: Muslim-dominated areas of Varanasi observe bandh

Gyanvapi row: Muslim-dominated areas of Varanasi observe bandh

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Shops in Varanasi's Muslim-dominated areas remained closed and the police sounded an alert in the entire district ahead of the Friday namaaz, following the district court order to allow Hindu prayers in a cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque.