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Row erupts over Udupi commissioner holding saffron flag

Row erupts over Udupi commissioner holding saffron flag

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The Congress party in Karnataka is demanding action against a District Commissioner for holding a saffron flag during a religious procession. The DC claims she was performing her official duties and denies any political motivation.

4000 VIT students protest poor food, water quality, set fire to campus

4000 VIT students protest poor food, water quality, set fire to campus

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Students at VIT in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, protested against the alleged poor quality of food and water, which they claimed was causing jaundice. The protest turned violent, resulting in vandalism and arson on the college campus.

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

According to Roshni's statement to investigators, Rohini, who worked as a martial arts coach at a private school in Ashta, had been under work-related stress.

From IIM to Ashta Chamma

From IIM to Ashta Chamma

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Ram Mohan, an engineer and an IIM-A graduate has dabbled in investment, stock broking, entrepreneurship, media till he turned a film producer with Ashta Chamma.

Review: Ashta Chamma

Review: Ashta Chamma

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Mohankrishna Indraganti, Ashta Chamma has good performances by Swati, Nani, Srini and Bhargavi. It is a nice joy ride for the family.

'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3

'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, Bhatt hails from Bengaluru. He is a Madhwa priest trained in Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, under his guru, Pejavar Swamiji of Udupi Ashta Matha.

Ready for an Ashta Chamma game?

Ready for an Ashta Chamma game?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

His first Telugu film, Grahanam fetched Indraganti Mohan Krishna 11 awards including the Indira Gandhi Award for the Best First Film by a director. The National and Gollapudi Srinivas award-winning director then made his second film, Maya Bazar. Now, the filmmaker is ready with his latest film, Ashta Chamma (the original version of the game ludo). Well, the title is a metaphoric one though there are references to the game.

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

'Muslims should give Gyanvapi, Mathura to Hindus'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'During the nine years of BJP rule, not a single temple has been reconstructed.' 'They might have constructed the Ram temple as it is an emotional issue. But they are not much interested in issues like heritage.'

Modi taking forward Shivaji Maharaj's work: Amit Shah

Modi taking forward Shivaji Maharaj's work: Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

He also said that Chhatrapati Shivaji's life was all about revolting against the atrocities, and the fight for 'swaraj' (self-rule) started by him continues still today.

'Shyam Singha Roy was special'

'Shyam Singha Roy was special'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'The script of Shyam Singha Roy was so mainstream and yet so unique.' 'I could visualise what a spectacular experience it would be on the big screen, and I am glad it came true.'

'Unseen hand' behind hijab row to engineer unrest, disharmony: HC

'Unseen hand' behind hijab row to engineer unrest, disharmony: HC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

"The way the hijab imbroglio unfolded gives scope for the argument that some 'unseen hands' are at work to engineer social unrest and disharmony. Much is not necessary to specify," the three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi said in the order.

Tollywood gives case study to ISB

Tollywood gives case study to ISB

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Now the film, the maiden venture of Ram Mohan, a management graduate-turned-movie producer, has become an entrepreneurship case study for the Indian School of Business.

Recipes: Post Dana Ko Roti, Sikarni

Recipes: Post Dana Ko Roti, Sikarni

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Delicious recipes from the palaces of Nepal.

Shiroor mutt seer passes away, poisoning suspected

Shiroor mutt seer passes away, poisoning suspected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The hospital said the seer was found to be critically ill with breathlessness, severe hypotension and massive gastrointestinal bleeding when he was brought.

V: 'A mix of Seven and Deewar'!

V: 'A mix of Seven and Deewar'!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'We haven't seen films like these in the Telugu film industry.'

Avasarala Srinivas: I always wanted to direct films

Avasarala Srinivas: I always wanted to direct films

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Srinivas reveals details about Oohalu Gusa Gusa Lade and what films mean to him.

'I have not done a film like Amrutham Chandamamalo'

'I have not done a film like Amrutham Chandamamalo'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Telugu actor Avasarala Srinivas explains why Amrutham Chandamamalo is a completely different film from what he done before.

How Shivaji Taught Aurangzeb Tolerance

How Shivaji Taught Aurangzeb Tolerance

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

'Aurangzeb, who had destroyed the Hindu temples of Mathura and Kashi and many others in the north, was a very different ruler when he came to Maharashtra.' 'He did not touch a single temple in Maharashtra.' 'It was possibly the greatest triumph of Shivaji's statesmanship,' notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), the well known military historian.

Maharashtra: Protests intensify, farmers clash with cops

Maharashtra: Protests intensify, farmers clash with cops

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Protests by sugarcane growers in western Maharashtra, demanding better price for their produce, intensified on Wednesday with agitators torching a police jeep in the sugar belt of Kolhapur, setting up road blockades and pelting stones. In Sangli district, the police retaliated by firing in the air.

Chennai gets its own Golden Temple

Chennai gets its own Golden Temple

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

S Saraswathi introduces readers to the beautiful Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple in Gopalapuram, Chennai.

Nani: I am proud to be a part of Eega

Nani: I am proud to be a part of Eega

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Nani talks about his experience of working in Eega

Nagarjuna, two times over, in Soggade Chinna Nayana

Nagarjuna, two times over, in Soggade Chinna Nayana

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

So what is Soggade Chinna Nayana really all about?

'Ram Gopal Varma is a chilled out guy'

'Ram Gopal Varma is a chilled out guy'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Swati shares her experience on working in the Telugu film KSD Appalraju.

Swati is back with the Subramaniapuram team

Swati is back with the Subramaniapuram team

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

After some splendid performances in Subramaniapuram, and Golconda High School, Swati is back in her new Tamil film Porali.

Review: Golconda High School is brilliant

Review: Golconda High School is brilliant

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Kudos to Ram Mohan and Mohan Krishna Indraganti for coming up with such a fine piece of cinema.

Nani, the kabaddi player

Nani, the kabaddi player

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

After a great debut in Ashta Chamma, Nani is slowly establishing himself in the Telugu film industry.

'No heroine is versatile in India today'

'No heroine is versatile in India today'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Telugu film director Mohankrishna Indraganti was in his element during a Rediff.com chat on Wednesday. The filmmaker who struck gold with his first film Grahanam and later on with Maya Bazaar and Ashta Chamma, chatted about his films and why making a comedy is serious work.

'I want to act with Rajnikanth'

'I want to act with Rajnikanth'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Ashta Chamma's bubbly actress spills all to her fans during a chat on Wednesday.

When ludo inspired Mohan Krishna

When ludo inspired Mohan Krishna

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

His first Telugu film, Grahanam fetched Indraganti Mohan Krishna 11 awards including the Indira Gandhi Award for the Best First Film by a director. The National and Gollapudi Srinivas award-winning director then made his second film, Maya Bazar. Now, the filmmaker is ready with his latest film, Ashta Chamma (the original version of the game ludo). Well, the title is a metaphoric one though there are references to the game.

Udupi temple: Row over seer crossing the seas

Udupi temple: Row over seer crossing the seas

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji, the head of the Puthige math, who is to ascend the seat in January 2008 will not have a smooth run up as he has been facing stiff opposition from the heads of the other maths.

First look: Balika Vadhu actress Avika Gor makes her Telugu debut

First look: Balika Vadhu actress Avika Gor makes her Telugu debut

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Titled Uyyala Jampala, the film is set to release in December.

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

India shows off its cultural diversity at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

India celebrated its 69th Republic Day with a grand parade at Rajpath, which was witnessed by thousands of people. As part of the celebrations, tableaux,including those representing various states, ministries, the All India Radio among others, rolled down Rajpath. Take a look at the colourful cultural pieces.

Pejwar math head Vishwesha Theertha Swami passes away

Pejwar math head Vishwesha Theertha Swami passes away

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

One of prominent religious leaders of South India, the 88-year old Swamiji was admitted to a hospital at Manipal a few days ago for breathing difficulty and his end came on Sunday morning, they said.

Sharwanand shoots for his 25th film

Sharwanand shoots for his 25th film

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

'Bandipotu is a crime comedy'

'Bandipotu is a crime comedy'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Director Mohanakrishna Indraganti talks about his first comedy film Bandipotu.

Farmer protests spread across MP; Centre rushes 1,100 RAF personnel

Farmer protests spread across MP; Centre rushes 1,100 RAF personnel

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

In view of the volatile situation, the Centre rushed 1,100 personnel of anti-riot Rapid Action Force.