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All citizens to get free COVID-19 vaccine: Union minister

All citizens to get free COVID-19 vaccine: Union minister

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that all people will be provided free of cost vaccines.

Nothing official about meat ban during Navratra, but South Delhi mayor says just do it

Nothing official about meat ban during Navratra, but South Delhi mayor says just do it

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

South Delhi Mayor Mukesh Suryan on Tuesday said there was "no need to open meat shops" during Navratra, claiming that "most people do not consume non-vegetarian food" during this period, even as the move has triggered sharp reactions on social media.

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'Today's generation can learn from him how not to hurt anyone's sentiments at a time when many stand-up comedians deliberately set out to do so.'

4 Hindu temples vandalised in Bangladesh

4 Hindu temples vandalised in Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The Hindus were going towards the Shiali Mahasmashan temple while singing kirtan during the Esha prayers, one of the five mandatory Islamic prayers. which led to the scuffle, said the local mosque's Imam Maulana Nazim Uddin.

Neeraj sets sights on personal best and Olympic record

Neeraj sets sights on personal best and Olympic record

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Tokyo Olympics javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra has lined up the World Championships, Commonwealth Championships and Diamond League next year to achieve his goal.

'If we heroines looked so beautiful on screen..'

'If we heroines looked so beautiful on screen..'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

'...It was because Lataji sang for us.'

Low R-value since Sept shows slowing Covid spread in India, says study

Low R-value since Sept shows slowing Covid spread in India, says study

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

India's reproduction value, which reflects how rapidly the coronavirus pandemic is spreading, has remained below 1 since September, suggesting that the infection rate is declining, according to a study.

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

What you will see at the Republic Day 2023 parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Republic Day parade, which will begin at around 1030 am, will be a unique mix of the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, depicting the country's growing indigenous capabilities, Nari Shakti and emergence of a 'New India'.

The man who shot kabaddi video is 'Ravana': Pragya Thakur

The man who shot kabaddi video is 'Ravana': Pragya Thakur

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

"I am telling the person, whose sanskaras have got spoiled, to mend them. If you don't, your old age and next birth will also get spoiled because whenever anyone has clashed with the patriots, revolutionaries and above all saints, neither Ravana or Kansa survived, nor will the 'adharmi' or 'vidharmi' of the present be saved," Thakur said.

SEE: How to amp up your winter style

SEE: How to amp up your winter style

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Designer Monisha Jaising tells you how to pick fabrics, colours based on the season.

Active Covid cases remain below 7.5-lakh for 2nd day

Active Covid cases remain below 7.5-lakh for 2nd day

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Presently 14 states and UTs including Chhattisgarh (0.96 per cent), Jharkhand (0.87 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (0.82 per cent), Telangana (0.57 per cent), Bihar (0.49 per cent), Assam (0.44 per cent), Odisha (0.43 per cent) and Kerala (0.34 per cent) are reporting case fatality rate of less than 1 per cent.

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Tripura violence: SC to hear plea challenging UAPA against lawyers, scribe

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday agreed to hear a plea of two advocates and a journalist seeking quashing of a criminal case lodged under the harsh Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act provisions against them for allegedly bringing facts through social media posts about the 'targeted violence' against the minority community in Tripura.

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa get into the festive mood

Kajol, Tanuja, Tanishaa get into the festive mood

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Candid moments at the Durga Puja pandal.

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 191 days

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 191 days

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

A decrease of 3,856 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Security stepped up amid intel on Jaish terrorists in Delhi

Security stepped up amid intel on Jaish terrorists in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Raids are being conducted by the Special Cell of Delhi Police at several locations across the city.

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Hindus worldwide celebrate Navratri, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Diwali around October. Hence, this month was considered by several US-based Hindu organisations to celebrate as the Hindu Heritage Month

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passes away

Legendary Kathak dancer Birju Maharaj passes away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Maharaj-ji, as he was popularly known, died surrounded by his family and disciples.

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Terming the killing a "cowardly act", the protesters said assurances given by the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure the safety of minorities in the Valley have proved to be false.

Modi's Sangamam: Less Of Tamil, More Of Politics

Modi's Sangamam: Less Of Tamil, More Of Politics

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The inaugural Sangamam turned out to be a political Hindutva function than a gathering on the Hindu religion, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Will judge Mayank Agarwal after a year or so'

'Will judge Mayank Agarwal after a year or so'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Mayank Agarwal has impressed at the top of the order in the few Tests he has played so far, but former India captain Sourav Ganguly says he will wait and watch before calling him a first-choice opener.

Housing sales to breach pre-pandemic levels in 2022

Housing sales to breach pre-pandemic levels in 2022

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

India's residential market is expected to sustain demand momentum despite rise in mortgage and property rates as sales this year across the top 7 cities are likely to breach pre-pandemic level of 2.62 lakh units, industry players said. After braving four back-to-back disruptions in form of demonetisation, RERA, GST and COVID-19 in the last 6 years, industry experts feel the housing market is going through a lot of structural changes and is now at the start of a long-term upcycle. Homebuyers body FPCE gives credit to the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) under the Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 for this improved buying sentiment.

Less than 20% plan to travel during festive season

Less than 20% plan to travel during festive season

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The much-awaited festive season is unlikely to bring any cheers to the travel industry, including the airline sector, as less than 20 per cent of people polled plan to travel during October-November amid the pandemic, a survey said.

Will pray for safety of coronavirus warriors: PM

Will pray for safety of coronavirus warriors: PM

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

He also said that as Navratri begins from Wednesday, he would pray for the good health, safety and success of those engaged in combating the deadly virus.

What Today's Millennials Want From Govt

What Today's Millennials Want From Govt

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Tax benefit on WFH expenses, regulatory clarity on cryptos figure high on their wish list.

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.

Xmas crowd: Need to reinstate Covid curbs in Kolkata, say experts

Xmas crowd: Need to reinstate Covid curbs in Kolkata, say experts

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

A day after the city saw huge crowds of mid-night revellers thronging the eastern metropolis's busy Park Street to celebrate Christmas, health experts and doctors cautioned the state government against allowing more such gatherings especially during the New Year festivities

RSS national executive may discuss attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

RSS national executive may discuss attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is likely to discuss and pass a resolution on the recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh during its three-day all India executive committee meeting in Dharwad, Karnataka from October 28, an RSS functionary said on Tuesday.

Raut slams BJP for playing 'outsider' card with eye on UP, Mumbai polls

Raut slams BJP for playing 'outsider' card with eye on UP, Mumbai polls

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday hit out at the BJP for opposing Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray's directive to state police to keep a record of migrants coming here from other states, claiming the BJP was raking up the 'outsider' card with an eye on the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and Mumbai civic elections due next year.

Maharashtra caps mask prices, N-95 to cost max Rs 49

Maharashtra caps mask prices, N-95 to cost max Rs 49

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The Maharashtra government has capped the prices of N-95, double and triple layer masks for suppliers and private hospitals in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, state health minister Rajesh Tope has said.

India's active COVID-19 cases lowest in 214 days

India's active COVID-19 cases lowest in 214 days

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 19 straight days.

Nagpur police chief bans prostitution in red-light area for 2 months

Nagpur police chief bans prostitution in red-light area for 2 months

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Several sex workers had staged a protest and removed barricades put up by the police restricting entry of people to the area.

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Bigg Boss 14: Just who is Jaan Kumar Sanu?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Will Jaan Kumar Sanu make it to the top 5 or lift the coveted Bigg Boss trophy?

Govt lights up Diwali with Rs 3737 cr bonus for 30 lakh employees

Govt lights up Diwali with Rs 3737 cr bonus for 30 lakh employees

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The government on Wednesday decided to give Rs 3,737 crore bonus to 30.67 lakh central government employees to encourage spending during the festival season and add to demand in the economy.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 221 days

India's active Covid cases lowest in 221 days

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,52,290 with 166 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

Hema Malini has a surprise for you!

Hema Malini has a surprise for you!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Hema Malini, who will turn 72 on Friday, has recorded two songs for Durga Puja.

India sees lowest daily COVID-19 cases in 224 days

India sees lowest daily COVID-19 cases in 224 days

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 18 straight days.

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Stalin's Son Rises In The Party Of The Rising Sun

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

His likable boy-next-door face and casual approach to public speaking have a unique appeal for the younger generation, but it stops there, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,11,39,457, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.34 per cent, the data stated.