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Rana-Kamboj take Haryana into Hazare final

Rana-Kamboj take Haryana into Hazare final

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Haryana will meet the winners of the second semi-final between Rajasthan and Karnataka to be played in Rajkot on Thursday.

PIX: Salman, Iulia at Baba Siddique's Iftar party

PIX: Salman, Iulia at Baba Siddique's Iftar party

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

Like every year, the Iftar party was a grand affair.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

Satnami protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, many hurt; vehicles torched

Satnami protest turns violent in Chhattisgarh, many hurt; vehicles torched

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Several police personnel were injured in the stone pelting, an official said, adding Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai was briefed on the situation by the chief secretary and the DGP.

Shattered devotees now wait for Prema Sai Baba

Shattered devotees now wait for Prema Sai Baba

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

A life came to an end on Sunday and 6 million devotees are immersed in sorrow due to the passing away of their Bhagwan, Sathya Sai Baba at the age of 86.

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

A Muslim man used to work on the tandoor at my restaurant. But due to this issue, I asked him to leave. Because people can make an issue over it. We don't want such trouble here

Sai Baba's 'mahasamadhi' opened to public

Sai Baba's 'mahasamadhi' opened to public

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Sathya Sai Baba's mahasamadhi was on Friday opened to devotees for darshan at Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima.

Baba Ramdev resumes 'satyagraha' in Haridwar

Baba Ramdev resumes 'satyagraha' in Haridwar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who was bundled out of Delhi, on Sunday resumed his agitation against corruption in Haridwar after he was denied permission to enter Uttar Pradesh to continue his protest.

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

We only want 3 places: Yogi makes pitch for Mathura in assembly

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appeared to make a pitch in the assembly for a temple where a mosque stands now in Mathura, saying that Krishna Kanhaiya wouldn't have it any other way.

Puttaparthy tense as Sai Baba remains critical

Puttaparthy tense as Sai Baba remains critical

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Amid the growing concern over the health of Sathya Sai Baba, police have tightened the security arrangements in his ashram town Puttaparthy in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh and imposed section 144.

Sreejith Vijay to play young Sathya Sai Baba

Sreejith Vijay to play young Sathya Sai Baba

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, the film will be called Baba Sathya Sai.

Sathya Sai Baba stable, Puttaparthi tense

Sathya Sai Baba stable, Puttaparthi tense

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

According to the latest medical bulletin, spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba, who was hospitalised ten days ago following lung and chest congestion, is responding to treatment. But the bulletin added that he was suffering from multi-organ dysfunction and was being kept on ventilator support.Sathya Sai Baba, 86, is on continuous renal replacement therapy in order to help his respiratory and kidney functions, doctors attending on him said in Puttaparthi on Wednesday.

'Baba Ramdev is good at marketing'

'Baba Ramdev is good at marketing'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

All seems set for yoga guru Baba Ramdev's hunger strike against corruption in New Delhi from June 4. While this may seem as a follow-up to social activist Anna Hazare's fast against corruption last month, a cross-section of sociey rediff.com spoke to seemed divided on his appeal, and the outcome of his fast

Sonam calls Baba Ramdev 'a sexist homophobe'

Sonam calls Baba Ramdev 'a sexist homophobe'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Why babas think they are above the law

Why babas think they are above the law

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The babas' vote banks and the politicians' greed for en bloc votes, is the curse of Punjab and Haryana.

Sai Baba's devotees protest in Puttaparthi

Sai Baba's devotees protest in Puttaparthi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

Taking matters to the streets, several devotees of Sathya Sai Baba held protests in Puttaparthi on Saturday over the alleged misuse of funds by members of the Shri Sathya Sai Central Trust. The protest took place in the wake of the police filing cases after Rs 35.5 lakh in cash was nabbed while being transported illegally from Baba's residence Yajur Mandi. The devotees who took to the streets stated that they have no faith in the trust any longer.

No improvement in Sai Baba's condition

No improvement in Sai Baba's condition

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

News from Puttaparthi continues to be grim with the latest medical bulletin on Saturday morning stating that the condition of Sathya Sai Baba continues to be critical.

Sathya Sai Baba's condition still critical

Sathya Sai Baba's condition still critical

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Sathya Sai Baba, who has been undergoing treatment for multi-organ dysfunction, continued to be critical on Wednesday but doctors attending on him were satisfied with his response to the treatment.

Sai Baba's condition stable but critical

Sai Baba's condition stable but critical

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Sathya Sai Baba continues to be in a critical condition and his response to the treatment has been slow, doctors attending on him said on Tuesday."Sri Sathya Sai Baba continues to be stable as far as his vital parameters of health are concerned. He still continues to be on intermittent hemodialysis and is on assisted respiration," said a health bulletin issued on Tuesday evening by A N Safaya, director of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medial Sciences.

Devotees confident of Sai Baba's speedy recovery

Devotees confident of Sai Baba's speedy recovery

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Concerned over the health of Sathya Sai Baba, several of his devotees, including foreigners Puttaparthi, have expressed confidence that he will recover soon.

Does aide Satyajith hold Sai Baba's will?

Does aide Satyajith hold Sai Baba's will?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The rumour is that he has in his possession a will that names him as the person who will have absolute control over the trust.

Bollywood pays tribute to Sathya Sai Baba

Bollywood pays tribute to Sathya Sai Baba

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

PIX: Aishwarya pays tribute to Sathya Sai Baba

PIX: Aishwarya pays tribute to Sathya Sai Baba

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The actress was present for the third anniversary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Mahasamadhi.

Ramdev crossed red line, maligned modern medicine: IMA chief

Ramdev crossed red line, maligned modern medicine: IMA chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Asokan said Ramdev went against the medical profession by saying "modern medicine is a stupid and bankrupt science".

Nirmal Baba slapped with notice for tax evasion

Nirmal Baba slapped with notice for tax evasion

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

'Daswand' -- or the receiving of donations of one-tenth of a devotee's earning -- has landed self-styled spiritual guru 'Nirmal Baba' in trouble with a notice having been slapped on him for alleged Service Tax evasion of Rs 3.5 crore.

'Baba' Harbhajan Singh: Immortal soldier

'Baba' Harbhajan Singh: Immortal soldier

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

A camp bed is kept for him and his boots are polished and uniform kept ready every night. The sheets are reportedly crumpled every morning and boots muddy by evening.

The Maharaja Is Airborne!

The Maharaja Is Airborne!

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Chhattisgarh Minister T S Singhdeo, 70, goes skydiving in Canberra, Australia.

UP: Dalit student hit for saying 'Jai Bhim-Jai Bharat'

UP: Dalit student hit for saying 'Jai Bhim-Jai Bharat'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Two students allegedly hit a Dalit student, who chanted 'Jai Bhim-Jai Bharat' after finishing his speech at the Republic Day function in a school in Narauli town of this district, police on Saturday said.

Who says Sathya Sai Baba's prophecy was wrong?

Who says Sathya Sai Baba's prophecy was wrong?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Vicky Nanajappa dared to question Sathya Sai Baba's devotees about the spiritual guru's prophesy that he would live till the age of 96. Here's what he found out

Millions mourn as Sai Baba's mortal journey ends

Millions mourn as Sai Baba's mortal journey ends

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

The mortal remains of Sathya Sai Baba will be buried at Puttaparthi on Wednesday and a samadhi will be erected.

Succession war hots up in Sai Baba's Puttaparthi

Succession war hots up in Sai Baba's Puttaparthi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

As Puttaparthi continues to be on tensed over the deteriorating health of Sathya Sai Baba, the names of his caregiver, Satyajit and his nephew R J Ratnakar are emerging as possible persons who may have a bigger say in the Satya Sai Baba Central Trust, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Baba Jackson, labourer's son, wins 1 crore dancing!

Baba Jackson, labourer's son, wins 1 crore dancing!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'I can finally tell my father that he need not go fix tiles in other people's homes.'

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tried to buy a house on his recent visit to Srinagar.

Baba Ramdev launches swadeshi jeans and T-shirts

Baba Ramdev launches swadeshi jeans and T-shirts

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The Haridwar-based firm plans to open around 100 outlets of Paridhan by the end of this fiscal and have a network of around 500 stores by March 2020, mostly on franchise model.

Why Politics Will Stay On The Boil

Why Politics Will Stay On The Boil

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

It's obvious to all that the Congress is overestimating its success and the BJP is underestimating the people's message delivered through the ballot box, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Exclusive: Mohanlal to play Sathya Sai Baba?

Exclusive: Mohanlal to play Sathya Sai Baba?

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

How Maharashtra Plans To Prosecute 'Urban Naxals'

How Maharashtra Plans To Prosecute 'Urban Naxals'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'The strategy of frontal organisations of the Maoists is to create unrest and ensure that such unrest leads to a law and order problem.' 'To cover such acts it was necessary to bring in a different definition of unlawful activities which is different from the definition of unlawful activities in the UAPA.'

HC reserves order on Nirmal Baba's petition

HC reserves order on Nirmal Baba's petition

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The Patna high court on Tuesday reserved its order on self-proclaimed godman Nirmal Baba's plea challenging the legality of the non-bailable arrest warrant issued by a court in Araria in Bihar against him.

Salman Khan rallies for Baba

Salman Khan rallies for Baba

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto.

PIX: Salman Khan attends Baba Siddique's Iftar party

PIX: Salman Khan attends Baba Siddique's Iftar party

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Here's looking at the arrivals.