News for 'darshan'

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Devotees trek to Sabarimala, pray at Lord Ayyappa temple

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

It is the first annual pilgrimage season at the hill temple after the coronavirus outbreak and authorities have decided to restrict the number of devotees to 1,000 per day and to 2,000 on weekends.

GCA terminates tainted cricketer Gautam's contract

GCA terminates tainted cricketer Gautam's contract

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Gautam, a former Karnataka wicketkeeper-batsman, was earlier on Thursday arrested by the Bengaluru Central Crime Branch along with Abrar Kazi for allegedly accepting money to spot-fix in the scandal-ridden Karnataka Premier League (KPL).

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Ranji: Himachal bat with purpose after first innings debacle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

A summary of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

U'khand BJP faces discontent over ticket denial

U'khand BJP faces discontent over ticket denial

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

While a number of those left out are sulking as the party has preferred Congress defectors over dedicated party cadres on many seats in its first list of 59 candidates, a few have come out in the open with their wounded feelings.

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Ranji: Himachal squander wickets as Bengal near win

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

This was Shorey's highest first-class score in 45 matches, with his previous best being 145. The double-century will do more good to his already healthy batting average of 48.49.

UP bypolls: Don't let Azamgarh become den of terror, Adityanath tells voters

UP bypolls: Don't let Azamgarh become den of terror, Adityanath tells voters

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Adityanath on the occasion praised the Centre's 'Agnipath' scheme and highlighted its benefits.

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

'When he is hitting someone, you can see it in his eyes'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'It's this swag and body language that convinces you that he can pound 10 men to dust with his bare fists.'

Guess how much Kartik was paid for Dhamaka?

Guess how much Kartik was paid for Dhamaka?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The actor, who was paid a pittance (Rs 3 lakh) for his first film Pyaar Ka Punchnaama, has come a long way.

Bappa brings Kedarnath temple to Mumbai

Bappa brings Kedarnath temple to Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Covid restrictions notwithstanding, the city's creative spirit reflects in the pandal created by the Bandra West Sarvajanik Ganesh Mandal.

PHOTOS: Pandit Jasraj cremated with state honours

PHOTOS: Pandit Jasraj cremated with state honours

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Pandit Jasraj's son, Shaarang Dev Pandit, performed the last rites, which were followed by a 21-gun salute at Vile Parle's Pawan Hans Crematorium.

Delhi violence: Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar among 37 booked

Delhi violence: Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Medha Patkar among 37 booked

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

As many as 37 farmer leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Darshan Pal and Gurnam Singh Chaduni, have been named in a first information report in connection with the violence during the tractor parade that left 300 police personnel injured even as two farmer unions on Wednesday withdrew from the agitation against the farm laws.

No garba in Mumbai this Navratri, cap on idols' height

No garba in Mumbai this Navratri, cap on idols' height

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

For the second straight year, the popular festival will be celebrated under the long shadow of the pandemic.

SKM to decide on future course of action over the weekend

SKM to decide on future course of action over the weekend

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

It also said that the SKM will take note of all developments and will hold its meeting soon and announce further decisions.

PHOTOS: Sabarimala reopens after 7 months

PHOTOS: Sabarimala reopens after 7 months

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The temple, which opened for the monthly puja on Friday evening, will allow pilgrims to offer prayers till October 21.

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

How cops nabbed gangster Vikas Dubey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

When cops were taking him to an undisclosed location in a jeep, he was heard shouting, Main Vikas Dubey hun, Kanpur wala.

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

'Shravan never compromised on melody'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Sameer who wrote all the hits of Nadeem-Shravan's including Aashiqui, Sajan, Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin, Raja Hindustani and Dhadkan reveals to Subhash K Jha how they began their historic collaboration.

Coming Attractions: Kiara, Kareena, Disha

Coming Attractions: Kiara, Kareena, Disha

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Joginder Tuteja looks at the actresses, who waited patiently, and will now release their films in theatres this year.

Sooryavanshi may be a Blockbuster

Sooryavanshi may be a Blockbuster

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The Rohit Shetty cops-and-terrorists action-comedy registered the second highest collections for an Akshay Kumar starrer.

Lakhimpur: SKM to take out march with ashes of slain farmers

Lakhimpur: SKM to take out march with ashes of slain farmers

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The SKM also gave a call for a 'rail roko' agitation across the country from 10 am to 4 pm on October 18 and a 'mahapanchayat' in Lucknow on October 26.

Ram Temple to open for devotees by December 2023

Ram Temple to open for devotees by December 2023

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The entire temple complex will, however, be ready by 2025.

Kejriwal denied permission to address programme in Maharashtra

Kejriwal denied permission to address programme in Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Kejriwal was slated to address a public gathering during the 'Jijau Janmotsav Sohla' to be held at Sindkhed Raja in Buldhana district of Vidarbha.

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Hazare: Rajasthan STUN Delhi; Punjab, TN register wins

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A roundup of the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day matches played on Tuesday.

IPL PIX: Clinical Sunrisers end Gujarat's unbeaten run

IPL PIX: Clinical Sunrisers end Gujarat's unbeaten run

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

A clinical showing from their bowlers and a solid half-century from captain Kane Williamson helped Sunrisers Hyderabad outclass Gujarat Titans by eight wickets in the IPL 2022 match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Hindu devotees cite British era stand in Gyanvapi dispute to buttress claim

Hindu devotees cite British era stand in Gyanvapi dispute to buttress claim

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Hindu women plaintiffs who have filed a civil suit before the Varanasi court seeking declaration and asserting the right to darshan and worship Hindu deities whose idols are located on an outer wall of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi has referred to stand taken by the British government in a 1936 suit seeking it to be declared as Waqf property.

Proposed tractor march to Parl not withdrawn yet: Farmer leaders

Proposed tractor march to Parl not withdrawn yet: Farmer leaders

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

"Our call of tractor march to Parliament still stands. A final decision on the future course of the agitation and MSP issues will be taken in a meeting of the SKM at Singhu Border on Sunday," farmer leader and SKM core committee member Darshan Pal told PTI on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Ahead of result, Fadnavis visits Kedarnath

PHOTOS: Ahead of result, Fadnavis visits Kedarnath

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

"Took darshan and blessings at Kedarnath temple, this morning. Har Har Mahadev!" Fadnavis tweeted along with multiple photos of his trip.

Farmers cancel Parliament march, say govt 'sabotaged' tractor parade

Farmers cancel Parliament march, say govt 'sabotaged' tractor parade

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

As cracks began to appear in their ongoing agitation against the agri laws, farmer unions on Wednesday cancelled their planned march to Parliament on February 1 when the Budget would be presented.

Chardham Yatra begins in Uttarakhand with Covid curbs

Chardham Yatra begins in Uttarakhand with Covid curbs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

A tab was kept on visiting pilgrims through CCTV cameras to ensure there was no violation of COVID-19 protocol.

Cow is mother, sacred to us, says Modi in Varanasi

Cow is mother, sacred to us, says Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

He said those making jokes on cows and buffaloes forget that the livelihood of crores of people depends on "pashudhan".

Doors of religious places reopen for devotees in Maharashtra

Doors of religious places reopen for devotees in Maharashtra

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The reopening of the places of worship coincided with the Diwali 'Padwa', which is an important festival in the state.

MVA's coordination panel will examine NPR: Uddhav

MVA's coordination panel will examine NPR: Uddhav

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

A coordination panel comprising senior leaders of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra will look into various aspects of the National Population Register (NPR), Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said in Mumbai on Tuesday. Addressing the media in Vidhan Bhavan in south Mumbai, where the budget session of the state legislature is underway, Thackeray said, "Responsible leaders of the three parties will be part of it (coordination committee on NPR)." "I won't let anyone snatch the rights of any citizens of Maharashtra. I am very clear on this," he said, when asked about differences in the ruling alliance over the implementation of NPR in the state.

Who is Shriya Saran kissing?

Who is Shriya Saran kissing?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Tamannaah, Raashi wrap up their shoots while Taapsee is on her final schedule.

Farmer run over by car of Karnataka deputy CM's son, dies

Farmer run over by car of Karnataka deputy CM's son, dies

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The victim's kin have alleged that Chidanand Savadi was behind the wheels and he even asked the locals to delete videos recorded at the site, from their mobile phones or face consequences, a charge denied by the latter.

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'She was going through a low time and didn't know where her career was going.'

TN CM allows worship in small religious places

TN CM allows worship in small religious places

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Temples and other religious places of worship were closed for darshan since March 24, when the state government enforced a total lockdown. However, the government permitted all religious activities including daily puja in the temples by the priests.

First Look: Lalbaugcha Raja arrives

First Look: Lalbaugcha Raja arrives

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

One of the oldest and most revered idol of Lord Ganesh, the Lalbaugcha Raja, was unveiled by the Lalbaug Sarvajanik Ganeshostav mandal in Mumbai on Thursday evening, three days before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival start.

VIDEO: 12-yr-old girl barred from proceeding to Ayyappa temple

VIDEO: 12-yr-old girl barred from proceeding to Ayyappa temple

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The age of the girl, with 'irrumudikettu' (offerings to Lord Ayyappa) had been shown as 10 in the virtual queue booking.

PIX: Padmini, Tejaswini party with Satish Kaushik

PIX: Padmini, Tejaswini party with Satish Kaushik

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Satish Kaushik turns 63.

Coming This March: Akshay, Prabhas, RRR

Coming This March: Akshay, Prabhas, RRR

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Quite a few superstars are bringing their big releases to the big screen this month.

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.