News for 'Vivekananda'

US-China rivalry a marathon, has led to regional arms race: Navy chief

US-China rivalry a marathon, has led to regional arms race: Navy chief

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Navy chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Monday flagged concerns over growing geo-political power play in the Indo-Pacific, and noted that the US-China rivalry in the region is likely to be a "marathon".

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Modi said Ramakrishna Paramhansa was one saint who had a clear vision of her and his disciple Swami Vivekananda had also felt the spiritual vision about the goddess, which infused into him extraordinary energy and strength.

Tripura CM allots portfolios; keeps home, health

Tripura CM allots portfolios; keeps home, health

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Saha has kept the home, health and family welfare and public works department with him while Ratan Lal Nath has been given the charge of power, agriculture and farmers' welfare, according to an official notification issued by Chief Secretary J K Sinha.

Manik Saha to take oath as Tripura CM in Modi's presence today

Manik Saha to take oath as Tripura CM in Modi's presence today

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The opposition Left and the Congress will not participate in the oath-taking ceremony to protest against post-poll violence in the northeastern state.

Modi to attend Tripura govt swearing-in on March 8

Modi to attend Tripura govt swearing-in on March 8

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

In the recently concluded Tripura Assembly elections, the BJP won 32 seats in the 60-member Assembly while its ally IPFT won one seat.

Muhammad Iqbal never believed in 'Sare Jahan Se Acha': DU VC

Muhammad Iqbal never believed in 'Sare Jahan Se Acha': DU VC

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Iqbal wrote songs supporting the 'Muslim League' and the 'Pakistan Movement'. He was the first to raise the idea of the partition of India and the establishment of Pakistan, the VS said.

PM's security breached in Karnataka, boy jumps to offer garland

PM's security breached in Karnataka, boy jumps to offer garland

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The prime minister extended his hand to accept the garland but could not reach out to the boy.

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Having won a billion hearts, Rohit the skipper deserves this World Cup

Having won a billion hearts, Rohit the skipper deserves this World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

How many hundreds did Rohit Sharma miss in this World Cup? At least five if not more. But how many hearts did he win with his new found no-holds barred attacking approach? May be a billion.

Five bridge collapses that shocked India

Five bridge collapses that shocked India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

According to a 2020 study Analysis of bridge failures in India from 1977 to 2017, as many as "2,130 bridges" -- excluding culverts and pedestrian bridges -- have collapsed during various phases of construction in the last four decades.

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rohit, Virat, Shami's epic 'Last Dance' in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

They took the centre-stage in the showpiece, showed the world what they are made of and walked away from the global meet with honour and distinction.

Debate on no-confidence motion replete with poetry

Debate on no-confidence motion replete with poetry

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

From Indian poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar to English great William Shakespeare, Lok Sabha members quoted extensively from literature to put across their arguments as they raised the Manipur issue during a debate on the no-confidence motion over the past two days.

Why BK-16 Must Not Be Forgotten

Why BK-16 Must Not Be Forgotten

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Bhima Koregaon represents what the government can do in India against well meaning people who speak up against atrocities, who stand up for the weak and the dispossessed and for this reason alone as seen as enemies of the State and kept in prison for as long as the government can manage. So long as the rest of us do not speak up against this misbehaviour by the State, so long as we forget about those who have been made its victims, this behaviour will continue, asserts Aakar Patel.

INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma: Modi

INDIA alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma: Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Targeting the Congress, the PM said those who ruled Madhya Pradesh for a long time did nothing else other than corruption and crime.

Kashmir To Kanyakumari: Yeh Hai India!

Kashmir To Kanyakumari: Yeh Hai India!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Wonderful images from our Wonderful Country!

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a major security breach on the anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament terror attack, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery, shouted slogans and released yellow smoke from canisters that triggered panic and chaos in the House.

Modi winds up Varanasi visit with watching Ganga aarti from cruise

Modi winds up Varanasi visit with watching Ganga aarti from cruise

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the spectacular Ganga 'aarti' in Varanasi on Monday evening while on board a river cruise with chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh and other Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states.

'The Hinduism being talked about isn't the religion of Swami Vivekananda'

'The Hinduism being talked about isn't the religion of Swami Vivekananda'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Trinamool congress MP and Gardiner Professor of History at Harvard University Sugata Bose tells Kavita Chowdhury that there is a sense of fear and insecurity among our minorities.

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

Will wield sword of Hindutva when country needs: Sena

Will wield sword of Hindutva when country needs: Sena

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'We have been hardcore Hindutvawadi, are so today and will be so tomorrow too'

Row over Savarkar's portrait in K'taka assembly

Row over Savarkar's portrait in K'taka assembly

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

'There must be ideological differences but Savarkar is a freedom fighter, then ask Siddaramaiah, whose poster must be put, of Dawood Ibrahim?'

ISL: ATKMB set up final clash against BFC

ISL: ATKMB set up final clash against BFC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

ATK Mohun Bagan will meet Bengaluru FC in the ISL final, following their semifinal win over Hyderabad FC.

After row, Modi remembers Nehru in his I-Day speech

After row, Modi remembers Nehru in his I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The Congress on Sunday took a strong exception to the exclusion of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru in the Karnataka government's newspaper advertisement on freedom fighters and termed the Bharatiya Janata Party action 'pathetic'.

PIX! ATK Mohun Bagan set up semifinal clash with Hyderabad FC

PIX! ATK Mohun Bagan set up semifinal clash with Hyderabad FC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

ATK Mohun Bagan entered the semifinals of the Indian Super League with a win over Hyderabad FC in Kolkata on Saturday.

Chhattisgarh govt chopper crashes at Raipur airport; 2 pilots killed

Chhattisgarh govt chopper crashes at Raipur airport; 2 pilots killed

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The incident took place during a flying practice at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur under Mana police station limits at around 9:10 pm.

'I will never claim I was the man who made Rohit Sharma'

'I will never claim I was the man who made Rohit Sharma'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Rohit had so much talent that he would have made it anyhow, under any coach, but I am happy I was able to guide him.'

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

It was one of the key promises made by the Congress ahead of the 2018 assembly polls, following which the party returned to power in the state after a gap of 15 years.

Bal Apte built the generation Vivekananda aspired for

Bal Apte built the generation Vivekananda aspired for

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Bal Apte's life was his message, writes Tarun Vijay paying tribute to the RSS stalwart who passed into the ages last week

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Who Is Amit Shah Taking Blessings From?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Thursday and Thursday.

'We used to have chai pe charcha 30 years ago'

'We used to have chai pe charcha 30 years ago'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'I told President Obama, "Mr President, do you realise that the person who is likely to become the prime minister of India in two weeks, does not have a visa, and you are talking about having great relations between India and the USA, how are you going to do it?".'' 'His answer was that this is not right and that he'll have somebody from the White House and the State Department reach out to me.'

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The university's academic council in a meeting on Friday had passed a motion for the removal of the chapter titled Modern Indian Political Thought.

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Vivekananda Yoga University was jointly launched on Tuesday by minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan and chairperson of the standing committee on external affairs P P Chaudhary during a virtual event held at the Consulate General of India in New York.

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway Review: Rani's Screechy Ode To Motherhood!

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway Review: Rani's Screechy Ode To Motherhood!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Instead of feeling her desperation, despair or extreme acts stemming from a mother's primal need to protect her brood, what comes through is hollow theatrics, feels Sukanya Verma.

The LAST PICTURES from KK's Life

The LAST PICTURES from KK's Life

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Over the years, the singer has given us many memorable songs including Pal, Yaaron, Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai, Aankhon Mein Teri, Khuda Jaane.

Rohit Sharma's childhood coach trains Ntini's son

Rohit Sharma's childhood coach trains Ntini's son

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'He is a good learner. Today he wasn't able to balance while batting, so I guided him about it.'

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Will realise the dreams of Constitution makers: Victoria Gowri

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Gowri in her address after sworn in as additional judge asserted that she would dispense justice in realising the dreams of the makers of the Constitution.

'Church's Alliance With BJP Is Unholy'

'Church's Alliance With BJP Is Unholy'

Rediff.com30 May 2023

'The idea of aligning with different political parties -- parties that are relevant at a particular period -- is opportunistic and unacceptable.'

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Jagan's uncle, ex-AP minister, found dead, YSRC seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

After post-mortem in the local government hospital, police confirmed the case was altered to Section 302 Indian Penal Code that relates to murder.

Savarkar's photo in Kerala temple festival sparks controversy

Savarkar's photo in Kerala temple festival sparks controversy

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The temple authorities reportedly decided to withdraw the umbrella from display after leaders of the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist raised an objection.

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has set targets for his three kids whom he has identified for takeover of telecom, retail and new energy business. Speaking at his father Dhirubhai's anniversary, celebrated as Reliance Family Day, he said the oil-to-telecom-to-retail conglomerate Reliance industries Ltd has embarked on a journey of comprehensive self-transformation. "The end of 2022 is when Reliance will have crossed the half-way mark of its Golden Decade.