News for 'ashram'

Speeding Mercedes drags Delhi cyclist after mowing him down; driver held

Speeding Mercedes drags Delhi cyclist after mowing him down; driver held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the victim's family members, the car allegedly hit his cycle from behind and it was dragged on the road for several metres.

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Government was watching Gandhiji's mood to know if he had cooled down. They found out from his letters and utterances that he was the same old firebrand and even more determined than before.

Dera chief Gurmeet seeks 20-day parole ahead of Haryana polls

Dera chief Gurmeet seeks 20-day parole ahead of Haryana polls

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The Dera chief has sought to stay in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, during the parole period, if granted.

Bulldozers headed for Asaram's ashram in Delhi

Bulldozers headed for Asaram's ashram in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed the Delhi government and city police to demolish illegal constructions at controversial self-styled godman Asaram's ashram in Karol Bagh locality.

Asaram Bapu arrested from Indore ashram

Asaram Bapu arrested from Indore ashram

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Hot on the trail of Asaram Bapu, the Jodhpur Police has said that the self-styled godman, who is currently at Indore ashram, is medically fit for interrogation and is set to question him soon in connection with the sexual assault case.

Nityananda's ashram in Karnataka set ablaze

Nityananda's ashram in Karnataka set ablaze

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Self-styled godman Swami Nityanand has gone "missing" after video footage of his alleged sleazy acts were aired on a leading Tamil TV channel in Chennai, which were dismissed by his ashram as "morphed images."

Ashram showdown: Supporters being evacuated, several hundreds held

Ashram showdown: Supporters being evacuated, several hundreds held

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Efforts to arrest self-styled 'godman' Rampal, who is holed up in his ashram in Barwala, Haryana will continue, police said on Wednesday morning after suspending the operation overnight following clashes between his supporters and security personnel that left over 200 people injured.

No ashram for Julia Roberts

No ashram for Julia Roberts

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Oscar winner Julia Roberts will reportedly not shoot Eat, Pray, Love in the original ashram (retreat) where author Elizabeth Gilbert stayed for about four months a few years back in India, trying to find her spirituality.

PM visits Garhwa Ghat Ashram, Shastri's ancestral house

PM visits Garhwa Ghat Ashram, Shastri's ancestral house

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited Garhwa Ghat Ashram in Varanasi, which has considerable following among the backward castes, and paid tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at his ancestral home.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Hindu ashram attacked in Pakistan

Hindu ashram attacked in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

A Hindu ashram was attacked in Pakistan's Sindh province by about four persons who also stole a 'trishul', triggering protests and a partial shutdown of businesses at several places, a media report said on Monday.

Hathras stampede: Preacher Bhole Baba equated himself to God

Hathras stampede: Preacher Bhole Baba equated himself to God

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The self-styled godman, who is called Baba Narayan Hari and Saakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba, is not named in the list of the accused in the FIR filed in the incident though his name is in the complaint.

Headley visited Pune's Osho ashram for meditation

Headley visited Pune's Osho ashram for meditation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Headley, accused of masterminding terror attacks in India at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, is believed to have visited Pune on a business visa and left for Mumbai later, police sources said

Who Is Hema Malini Bowing To?

Who Is Hema Malini Bowing To?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

That's Shri Shri 108 Pujya Vinod Baba Maharaj.

Police arrest 6 volunteers for stampede at UP satsang

Police arrest 6 volunteers for stampede at UP satsang

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday said they have arrested six sevadars (volunteers), including two women, of the organising committee in connection with the Hathras stampede that killed 121 people.

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.

Akhara body to ban food stalls by 'non-Sanatanis' at Kumbh Mela

Akhara body to ban food stalls by 'non-Sanatanis' at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad on Wednesday said it has decided to not allow 'non-Sanatanis' from putting up food stalls in the Kumbh Mela and rename terms 'Shahi Snan' and 'Peshwai' as 'Rajsi Snan' and 'Chhavni Pravesh'.

Don serving life-term offered 'diksha' in U'khand jail, adopts new name

Don serving life-term offered 'diksha' in U'khand jail, adopts new name

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The don was renamed as Prakashanand Giri by the seers who introduced themselves as being associated with the Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara, headquartered in Haridwar and has its ashrams in the Kumaon region.

Asaram's ashram burnt down partly in Gujarat village

Asaram's ashram burnt down partly in Gujarat village

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

A portion of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's ashram was burnt down in Pariya village at Pardi taluka in Valsad, Gujarat by a group of ex-followers, who are upset after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him, police said.

UP govt soft on ashram founder Kripaluji?

UP govt soft on ashram founder Kripaluji?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2010

The Allahabad divisional commissioner's preliminary report, submitted to the state government on Saturday, was a clear indicator in that very direction. Even as Ajay Kumar Upadhaya, the divisional commissioner, has indicted the management of the spiritual ashram for the disaster, he has reportedly kept the ashram founder Kripaluji Maharaj out of the controversy.

Asaram Bapu's ashram denies land grad reports

Asaram Bapu's ashram denies land grad reports

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The Asaram Ashram on Thursday denied as "baseless and erroneous" reports that its founder Asaram Bapu was allegedly involved in a Rs 700 crore land grab case in Madhya Pradesh. "The allegations on Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu are thoroughly baseless, untenable and rejected outright," Sunil Wankhede, Central Media In-charge at the Sant Shri Asharamji Ashram said in a statement.

Indian priest held at Nepal ashram

Indian priest held at Nepal ashram

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Five people, including an Indian priest, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the death of a six-year-old boy in an ashram in Kathmandu, the police said on Wednesday. Indian national Swami Atma Suddhananda, in-charge of the Pranavananda Ashram, was arrested along with four Nepalese men after Rupesh Giri was found dead in mysterious circumstances on Tuesday, said a police officer at the Bouddha police station.

Police raid Asaram ashram, detain 150 followers

Police raid Asaram ashram, detain 150 followers

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The police on Friday raided the ashram of spiritual leader Asaram Bapu in Ahmedabad and detained nearly 150 followers in the wake of a clash between them in GandhinagarOn Thursday, Asaram followers had clashed with the police, after they were prevented from entering the Gandhinagar collector's office to submit a memorandum. The memorandum was against an alleged 'well-planned conspiracy' to frame their religious leader.

Two sadhvis gangraped in ashram in Bihar

Two sadhvis gangraped in ashram in Bihar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Two sadhvis at the Maharshi Mehi Ashram in Bhagalpur, Bihar were allegedly gangraped by its in-charge and his associates, police said on Monday.

Food department officials raid Baba Ramdev's ashram

Food department officials raid Baba Ramdev's ashram

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The food department officials collected samples of honey, salt, gram floor among other things from the ashram during the nearly 3-hour raid

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Terror group claims to plant 24 bombs across Assam

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

A senior police officer said bomb disposal squads have been rushed to all the places mentioned by ULFA-I but there is no report of recovery of any bomb or explosive.

Ashrams run by 'godmen' are centres of terror: BJP

Ashrams run by 'godmen' are centres of terror: BJP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party has sought a ban on ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal, saying they have become centres of "terror" in the name of faith.

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Tension near Haryana godman's ashram, prohibitory orders imposed

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

Tension mounted in Barwala town of Hisar district in Haryana ahead of on Monday's deadline set by the Punjab and Haryana high court to ensure appearance of self-styled godman Rampal in a contempt case, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders at several vulnerable places.

Ambani Shaadi: Shankaracharyas Bless Radhika-Anant

Ambani Shaadi: Shankaracharyas Bless Radhika-Anant

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Many Dharmagurus attended the Shubh Ashirwad ceremony.

SC saves Mahatma's ashram from demolition

SC saves Mahatma's ashram from demolition

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

The Gujarat government's proposal for laying an alignment road as part of a town development plan which required demolition of two Ashram structures -- "Rangshala" and "Bal Mandir."

One injured in firing at Asaram Bapu's ashram

One injured in firing at Asaram Bapu's ashram

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

One person was injured after a devotee allegedly fired a few rounds at Asaram Bapu ashram in Vadel village in Nashik, Maharashtra following a group clash. The injured, identified as Sanjeev Kisankishor Vaidya, a resident of Paharganj in Delhi, has been working as a director of the ashram. The incident took place on Sunday when the followers of Asaram Bapu entered into an argument with the office-bearers of the ashram over a trivial issue.

Godman Sarathi Baba's ashram valued at Rs 4.48 crore

Godman Sarathi Baba's ashram valued at Rs 4.48 crore

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

The sprawling Ashram founded by arrested self-proclaimed godman Sarathi Baba alias Santosh Raula in Odisha's Kendrapara district was officially evaluated at Rs 4.48 crore.

Evicted from Puducherry's Aurobindo ashram family attempts suicide, 3 dead

Evicted from Puducherry's Aurobindo ashram family attempts suicide, 3 dead

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

A day after five sisters from Bihar were evicted by police from the Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry following a Supreme Court order, two of them and their mother allegedly committed suicide by jumping into the sea on Thursday, police said.

Maharaj Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Maharaj Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Maharaj's mediocre social drama lacks the spine and spunk to recreate the relevance of revolutionary decisions in the face of religious fanaticism, observes Sukanya Verma.

Assailants storm ashram, face gun-wielding swamiji

Assailants storm ashram, face gun-wielding swamiji

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

According to sources at the temple, there were about 15 armed assailants.

Gujarat police raid Bihar ashram, no trace of Narayan Sai

Gujarat police raid Bihar ashram, no trace of Narayan Sai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Narayan Sai, son of arrested self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, remained untraceable on Friday even as the Gujarat police raided an ashram in Bihar's Darbhanga district to arrest him on rape charges while his aide was nabbed in Delhi for allegedly helping him.

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'Things have changed overnight after Animal.'

'Osho Ashram most vulnerable to terror strikes'

'Osho Ashram most vulnerable to terror strikes'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Terrorists determined to launch an attack or plant a bomb at Pune's Osho ashram can easily do so because of lax security arrangements, claims a private security marshal handling the security setup at the main gate of the ashram at lane number 1 in Koregaon Park, barely 100 metres from the German Bakery where a powerful bomb explosion on February 13 killed nine people and injured 60 others.

What A Difference 99 Seats Makes!

What A Difference 99 Seats Makes!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

When he turned 53 last year, celebrations were rather subdued. Two weeks after the Congress won 99 seats (including a personal double victory in Wayanad and Raebareli), hoardings and banners wishing Rahul Gandhi on his 54th birthday appeared around 10 Janpath (where his mama and Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi lives) and the Congress HQ in Delhi.

The ashram where Julia Roberts 'found' herself

The ashram where Julia Roberts 'found' herself

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

A tour of the ashram in Pataudi where Julia Roberts shot for Eat, Pray, Love.