News for 'ashram'

Girl from Chinmayanand-run college found lying with severe burns in UP

Girl from Chinmayanand-run college found lying with severe burns in UP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

It was not immediately known how the BA second-year student suffered burns and ended up on the roadside, the police said, adding that she was not in a state to record her statement before a magistrate.

Stand-off in Punjab: Followers of 'godman in freezer' refuse to cremate him

Stand-off in Punjab: Followers of 'godman in freezer' refuse to cremate him

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

In scenes reminiscent of Godman Rampal's ashram, heavy police was deployed outside an ashram in Nurmahal in Punjab's Jalandhar district as followers of godman Ashutosh Maharaj are refusing to cremate him.

Rampal owned luxurious property, arms and ammunition

Rampal owned luxurious property, arms and ammunition

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A huge cache of arms, a rivate swimming pool, state-of-the-art elevators and 24 AC rooms with one having a massage bed were found inside the highly-fortified Satlok Ashram from where 'godman' Rampal was 'smoked out'.

Asaram found guilty of raping teen, sentenced to life in jail

Asaram found guilty of raping teen, sentenced to life in jail

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Asaram is also facing a rape case in Surat in Gujarat in which the Supreme Court earlier this month gave five weeks time to the prosecution to complete the trial.

Highest single-day rainfall in September brings Delhi to its knees

Highest single-day rainfall in September brings Delhi to its knees

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Heavy rains that lashed the national capital on Wednesday morning led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in many parts of the city, including the Minto Road railway underpass, while several low-lying areas were submerged.

'Why did he do this?' Lata Mangeshkar on Bhaiyyu Maharaj's suicide

'Why did he do this?' Lata Mangeshkar on Bhaiyyu Maharaj's suicide

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'How could someone who gave so much hope to others, lose hope in his own life like this?' The famous singer, a follower of the godman, recounts her memories of Bhaiyyu Maharaj.

When 'unlawful' keeping of Rs 4 by Kasturba irked Mahatma

When 'unlawful' keeping of Rs 4 by Kasturba irked Mahatma

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The Father of the Nation said he had not hesitated to count many of the merits of Kasturba in his autobiography, but "she has got weaknesses too which mar these virtues."

Court extends self-styled godman Rampal's police remand by 6 days

Court extends self-styled godman Rampal's police remand by 6 days

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

A court in Hisar on Tuesday extended the police remand of Satlok Ashram head Rampal by six days in connection with fresh cases slapped against him.

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?

To Gandhiji, wherever he is

To Gandhiji, wherever he is

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

At Sabarmati Ashram that very hot summer evening, some had come to see and feel the place where Bapu lived. Some had come to be alone on the lawns after a disappointing Class 12 result...

75-yr-old woman's disrobed body found in Burdwan

75-yr-old woman's disrobed body found in Burdwan

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The disrobed body of a 75-year-old woman inmate of an ashram was found on Wednesday at Katwa, in West Bengal, fuelling allegations of a second rape of a senior citizen in West Bengal in a week.

Watch: Brave Old Woman Fights Off Leopard

Watch: Brave Old Woman Fights Off Leopard

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

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After Goa, Kejriwal offers free pilgrimage if AAP voted to power in U'khand

After Goa, Kejriwal offers free pilgrimage if AAP voted to power in U'khand

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday promised to introduce a free pilgrimage scheme for the people of different communities in Uttarakhand if the Aam Aadmi Party came to power in the state.

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Gandhi wasn't anti-business, anti-capitalist: Book

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Economist Gandhi: The Roots and the Relevance of the Political Economy of the Mahatma by retired entrepreneur Jerry Rao provides insights into a hidden facet of Gandhi's personality -- his thoughts on economics and capitalism -- and also highlights some of his views on religion, ethics, human nature, education and society.

I am follower of Mahatma Gandhi and his ideas: Rahul

I am follower of Mahatma Gandhi and his ideas: Rahul

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday began his two-day Gujarat tour as part of the Lok Sabha election preparations, by visiting Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Search team rediscovers 3 lost Chardham trek routes

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The 25-member team returned to Rishikesh on Monday after traversing a distance of 1,158 km on foot braving the vagaries of the weather in highly difficult terrain in 50 days.

HC directs cops to look into restrictions at Shaheen Bagh

HC directs cops to look into restrictions at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Kalindi Kunj stretch is vital as it connects Delhi, Faridabad (Haryana) and Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and commuters are forced to take the Delhi-Noida-Delhi Expressway and Ashram, which is causing hours of traffic jams and wastage of time and fuel.

Asaram's son Narayan Sai convicted in rape case

Asaram's son Narayan Sai convicted in rape case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The sessions court in Surat which convicted Narayan Sai will pronounce the sentence on April 30.

Kaun Banegi Shikharwati Review

Kaun Banegi Shikharwati Review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Lara Dutta nails her character's daunting temperament, Soha Ali Khan's sophistication is tailor-made for the part, Anya Singh conveys a tidy blend of shy and spirit, but it's Kritika Kamra's hilarious Kareena-fication that makes her the life of this willy-nilly game of thrones, observes Sukanya Verma.

Chinmayanand raped, physically exploited me for a year: UP student

Chinmayanand raped, physically exploited me for a year: UP student

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'The SIT quizzed me for about 11 hours. I have told them about the rape. Even after telling them everything, they have not arrested Chinmayanand yet

Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Sunday

Asaram Bapu likely to be arrested on Sunday

Rediff.com1 Sep 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.

Asaram Bapu likely to be grilled in sexual assault case

Asaram Bapu likely to be grilled in sexual assault case

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The Rajasthan police is set to leave for Ahmedabad to interrogate self-styled godman Asaram Bapu after another team, which had been sent to Chhindwara Gurukul where the girl, who has accused him of sexual exploitation, has been studying, gathered some vital evidences.

Amrita Ashram to provide $1 million for Katrina re

Amrita Ashram to provide $1 million for Katrina re

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

Soon after the hurricane struck, Amritanandamayi had sent the head of the centre in California, Bramhachari Dayamitra Chaitanya, to the affected areas to assess the best ways for organisation to help hurricane victims.

Kerala woman chops off genitals of man who tried to rape her

Kerala woman chops off genitals of man who tried to rape her

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The woman in her complaint stated that the accused has been harassing her since she was a minor.

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The ultimate consequences of Rahul Gandhi's yatra may be known only in 2024, points out Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Lakhimpur violence adds to Yogi's woes ahead of UP poll

Lakhimpur violence adds to Yogi's woes ahead of UP poll

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Lakhimpur violence, in which the son of senior BJP leader and Union minister of state Ajay Mishra Teni are accused of trampling four protesting farmers to death, has opened another front for the CM to deal with, after the mysterious death of Akhara Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri last month and the death of a Kanpur-based trader in Gorakhpur recently.

Hinduism and Hindutva are different: Rahul to Cong workers

Hinduism and Hindutva are different: Rahul to Cong workers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

"The Congress ideology...the ideology it follows has been existing in India for thousands of years. Just like the RSS has its icons, the Congress has its own icons... they are different icons. But, we have them, it is about bringing this ideological ocean and allowing our people to swim in it," he said.

Asaram case verdict tomorrow, MHA asks 3 states to stay alert

Asaram case verdict tomorrow, MHA asks 3 states to stay alert

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Centre asked Rajasthan, Gujarat and Haryana governments to tighten security as the three states have a large number of followers of Asaram.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

50 years on, stunning unseen pictures of the Beatles in India!

50 years on, stunning unseen pictures of the Beatles in India!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The band's trip to Rishikesh delayed their split till 1970! This & other unheard stories...

3.52 lakh new Covid cases, 2812 deaths: New daily high for India

3.52 lakh new Covid cases, 2812 deaths: New daily high for India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,43,04,382.

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Pics that will make you pack your bags and head to Ahmedabad now!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Anita Aikara/Rediff.com shares her pics from Ahmedabad, which is the first Indian city to get a UNESCO heritage tag.

'Kashmir Files has turned out to be the people's film'

'Kashmir Files has turned out to be the people's film'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'This film has changed me from within.'

Making sure bhoomi pujan doesn't become Jamaat 2.0: VHP

Making sure bhoomi pujan doesn't become Jamaat 2.0: VHP

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

VHP national working president Alok Kumar also rejected questions about the muhurta of the event, saying the 'best advice' has been taken including from the Head of the Jyotish Department of the Banaras Hindu University on timing of the ceremony.

Gandhi's iconic spectacles missing from Sevagram

Gandhi's iconic spectacles missing from Sevagram

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Mahatma Gandhi's iconic round spectacles have gone missing from Sevagram Ashram in Wardha district of Maharashtra.

Cops set the stage for quizzing Asaram on sex abuse

Cops set the stage for quizzing Asaram on sex abuse

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said that Asaram can be approached for interrogation in next 2-3 days.

Social activist Swami Agnivesh passes away

Social activist Swami Agnivesh passes away

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Agnivesh was critically ill and was on ventilatory support since Tuesday

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

PM welcomes Shinzo Abe, plays guide, hosts dinner

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Here are the best moments from Abe's visit on Day 1.

That February in Rishikesh

That February in Rishikesh

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The Beatles came to Rishikesh to experience Indian spiritualism in 1968. The ashram where they stayed is now a 'Beatles museum'.

SC raps Gujarat government over 'slow trial' in Asaram case

SC raps Gujarat government over 'slow trial' in Asaram case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The bench asked the government why the victim has not been examined till now.