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When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

On August 13, Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeswari Temple and reached out to the distressed Hindu community members in the wake of attacks on the minority communities.

Janhvi Celebrates Diwali In Style

Janhvi Celebrates Diwali In Style

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The weekend saw its share of Diwali parties, including Maja Ma Producer Amritpal Singh Bindra's party.

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.

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

From victim of TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit's journey to stardom

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

India men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise.

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.

Ram temple darshan timings extended amid huge rush

Ram temple darshan timings extended amid huge rush

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The extended timing to offer prayers at the new Ram temple in Ayodhya came into effect on Thursday with 'darshan' being allowed from 6 am as key roads leading to the temple town remained closed to regulate vehicular movement.

2.2 Million Diyas Light Up Ayodhya

2.2 Million Diyas Light Up Ayodhya

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Ayodhya surpassed its earlier record of lighting 1.7 million diyas and set a new Guinness World Record by lighting 2.23 million diyas across 51 ghats during its Deepotsav celebration.

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Shobhaa De: Our Mother's Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.

Life Is Strange!

Life Is Strange!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

When we have people around us, we shirk from telling them how we truly feel, and once they are gone, we are filled with regret for not having found the time or the words to communicate what we felt, notes Aarti David.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

'Hindutva Can't Be Written Off'

'Hindutva Can't Be Written Off'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'There is a huge constituency that upholds this ideology.' 'Hindutva will remain relevant in our public life in the near future as an ideology and in politics as well.'

Suhana, Agastya, Ibrahim, Khushi...At Aaliyah Kashyap's Engagement Party

Suhana, Agastya, Ibrahim, Khushi...At Aaliyah Kashyap's Engagement Party

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Bollywood's starry hopefuls were present at Aaliyah Kashyap's engagement party.

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

9 killed in blast at Nagpur explosives making unit; bodies yet to be recovered

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The incident took place at the unit, located 40 km from Nagpur, causing severe damage to the building, an official at Kondhali police station said.

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Rediff.com14 May 2024

In the morning, he offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.

Salman-Shah Rukh Pray With Eknath Shinde

Salman-Shah Rukh Pray With Eknath Shinde

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan visited Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's home to attend Ganpati pooja on Sunday.

Ram Lalla's 'Surya Tilak' done at Ayodhya temple on Ram Navami

Ram Lalla's 'Surya Tilak' done at Ayodhya temple on Ram Navami

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A beam of sunlight fell directly on Ram Lalla's idol at the new temple in Ayodhya on noon Wednesday, marking the 'Surya Tilak' of the idol on the first Ram Navami since its consecration.

India Added 5 Hindus For Every Muslim Since 1950

India Added 5 Hindus For Every Muslim Since 1950

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Using the same methodology as the EAC-PM study, the fastest-growing religious population is, in fact, the Buddhists. The Buddhist population increased by over 1,600 per cent between 1950 and 2015.

Robert Vadra reiterates ambition to contest from Amethi

Robert Vadra reiterates ambition to contest from Amethi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Robert Vadra indicated that he will also join politics and said there is an atmosphere of change in the country. His entire family is working diligently on this, he added.

Uddhav was sent Ram temple invite by speed post, Raut slams govt

Uddhav was sent Ram temple invite by speed post, Raut slams govt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray president and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has been sent an invitation by speed post for the Ram temple consecration ceremony to be held in Ayodhya on Monday.

Goodbye Bappa, Says Bollywood

Goodbye Bappa, Says Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

After welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes with much fanfare, it was time for the stars to bid Him farewell.

Row over Ayodhya consecration timing: Seers cite Somnath ceremony

Row over Ayodhya consecration timing: Seers cite Somnath ceremony

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Several seers on Monday came out strongly in support of the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at the temple in Ayodhya, which is scheduled for January 22, amid criticism of the exercise by some 'shankaracharyas' on the ground that the temple is not fully constructed yet.

'I believe in energy'

'I believe in energy'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'My personal beliefs are my own,' Sara tells the trolls.

Why Karisma Kapoor Is A Golden Girl

Why Karisma Kapoor Is A Golden Girl

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

On her 50th birthday on June 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates some of her most significant works.

BJP Luminaries Gather In Varanasi

BJP Luminaries Gather In Varanasi

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The electoral battle in Varanasi, according to locals and political experts, is not about whether the PM will win for a third successive occasion, but if he will increase his share of the votes polled and his win margin.

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

What Can India Expect If Modi Returns?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'The Opposition will continue to be attacked through misuse of agencies, civil society will be force-marched towards extinction and India's plummeting on global indices will continue.' 'Minorities and especially Muslims will continue to have open season declared on them. Institutions will continue their decline,' predicts Aakar Patel.

'Hope prayers of a billion-plus fans are heard today'

'Hope prayers of a billion-plus fans are heard today'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The final betwene the two-time champions and the five-time winners will be staged at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Arpita Mehta-Kunal Rawal's Wedding Album

Arpita Mehta-Kunal Rawal's Wedding Album

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

A glimpse of all the celebs who attended the wedding.

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Fire breaks out at Pune Ganesh pandal, BJP chief Nadda evacuated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

BJP president J P Nadda was safely evacuated from a Lord Ganesh pandal in Pune where a fire broke out when he was offering prayers along with the party's Maharashtra unit chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday evening, the police said.

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Modi votes as polling underway for 93 seats in 3rd phase

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The states and union territories where the elections are being held in this phase are Assam (4), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2), Goa (2), Gujarat (25), Karnataka (14), Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), Uttar Pradesh (10) and West Bengal (4). The BJP has bagged the Surat seat unopposed.

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.

Navratri Special: Bollywood's Orange Supremacy

Navratri Special: Bollywood's Orange Supremacy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Bring out the dandiya sticks and dance a storm, it's Navratri time. Nine days of colours, joy and revelry, starting October 15.

Tension in Nagpur as angry locals, kin of factory blast victims block road

Tension in Nagpur as angry locals, kin of factory blast victims block road

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

According to sources, the bodies of the victims were still inside the premises, where the blast took place at 9 am.

DMK's A Raja guns for Sanatan Dharma, dares Modi-Shah to debate

DMK's A Raja guns for Sanatan Dharma, dares Modi-Shah to debate

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

DMK deputy general secretary and Lok Sabha MP A Raja has likened Sanatan Dharma to disease like leprosy that had social stigma.

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Wishes pour in as PM Modi turns 73

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The prime minister will be part of the launch of several development initiatives on his birthday.

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

Virat, Anushka Offer Prayers At Mahakaleshwar Temple

Virat, Anushka Offer Prayers At Mahakaleshwar Temple

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The couple participated in the Bhasma Aarti -- an offering with ashes which is performed during the early hours of the morning.

The Divine Journey Of Lord Jagannath

The Divine Journey Of Lord Jagannath

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

During the Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra and younger sister Subhadra are carried from their home temple to another temple, located in what is believed to be their aunt's home.

Man arrested for offering 'namaaz' at UP temple

Man arrested for offering 'namaaz' at UP temple

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Devotees present at the temple for a morning 'aarti' on Friday alleged that the accused spread a cloth on the floor and started offering 'namaaz'.

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

My Hindu faith guides me as PM: Rishi Sunak at Ram Katha

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

"Bapu, I am here today not as a Prime Minister, but as a Hindu," said Sunak, opening his address at the gathering.

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.