News for 'eid'

Sensex goes into a tailspin, tanks 1,390 points

Sensex goes into a tailspin, tanks 1,390 points

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Titan, ICICI Bank, Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra and NTPC were among the biggest laggards. Among gainers, IndusInd Bank jumped over 5 per cent while Zomato ended marginally higher.

Deepika-Ranveer At Salman's Eid Party

Deepika-Ranveer At Salman's Eid Party

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Couple power at Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma's Eid party.

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

Who Was Salman Singing THIS Song For?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

When Salman sang the evergreen song Lag Jaa Gale, did he have anyone in mind?

Tension in Delhi's Dayalpur after 9-yr-old girl's body found in suitcase

Tension in Delhi's Dayalpur after 9-yr-old girl's body found in suitcase

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area on Sunday to maintain law and order.

Holi celebrations till 2:30 pm, namaaz to follow in Sambhal on Mar 14

Holi celebrations till 2:30 pm, namaaz to follow in Sambhal on Mar 14

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Authorities in the communally sensitive city of Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have deployed seven companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) ahead of Holi and the first Friday of Ramzan, which fall on the same day. Peace committee meetings have been held to ensure peaceful celebrations, with Hindus agreeing to play Holi till 2:30 pm and Muslims to offer Jumma namaz after that time.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid al-Adha amid COVID-19 fear

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid al-Adha amid COVID-19 fear

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Most devotees stayed indoors to offer 'namaz' as religious and festive gatherings remain prohibited in most part of the country.

COVID-19 and lockdown dampens Eid festivities

COVID-19 and lockdown dampens Eid festivities

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The scare of the pandemic, lockdown restrictions, as well as mass exodus of migrants from the city have deprived Eid of the usual festivity.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The implication of April 2 reciprocal tariffs on global trade, trends in overseas markets and trading activity of foreign investors would dictate equity investors' sentiment in a holiday-shortened week ahead, according to analysts. Stock markets would remain closed on Monday for Eid-Ul-Fitr.

Salman's Radhe to release on Eid

Salman's Radhe to release on Eid

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The film will releases both in theatres and digitally, reveals Subhash K Jha.

'India-Canada ties may improve after G7 invite from Carney'

'India-Canada ties may improve after G7 invite from Carney'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Despite ongoing tension between the two countries on the issue of extremism, Bezirgan said he expects warmer ties henceforth as Carney has invited Prime Minister Modi for the G7 Summit.

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

PHOTOS: Politicians join Eid festivities

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A number of Union ministers including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad reached the residence of Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in New Delhi to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr amid lockdown

PHOTOS: India celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr amid lockdown

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subdued celebrations marked Eid-ul-Fitr in the country on Monday with people keeping away from mosques and celebrating the day in the confines of their homes.

Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo

Muslim Olympians celebrate Eid far from home in Tokyo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from Muslim countries, gathered together for a shared prayer in masks.

Biryani finds its place on the valuation menu with rising investor appetite

Biryani finds its place on the valuation menu with rising investor appetite

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Biryani is set to get its own valuation. Devyani International, the largest franchisee of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) quick-service restaurants (QSRs) in India, is considering the acquisition of Sky Gate Hospitality, which operates restaurants under the brand Biryani By Kilo (BBK), it said in a statement to BSE on Monday.

Tension in K'taka towns after stone-pelting, provocative speech; 6 held

Tension in K'taka towns after stone-pelting, provocative speech; 6 held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

According to police, the alleged stone pelters came on two bikes and sped off. Following the incident, heavy police deployment has been put in place.

Eid 2020: What Sania Mirza wants for the world

Eid 2020: What Sania Mirza wants for the world

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'This Eid let's think a little more about the needy, a little more about the less fortunate, a little more about the ones fighting for their lives and about the ones that have lost their lives due to a pandemic.'

Eid Recipe: Mutton Kheema Pattice

Eid Recipe: Mutton Kheema Pattice

Rediff.com13 May 2021

A delightful way to begin your Eid celebration.

Low-key Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Low-key Eid celebrations in India in shadow of COVID-19

Rediff.com14 May 2021

At several places, a large number of families offered prayers from their terrace or in the garden.

Amid row over loudspeakers, 5 Maha mosques say no to DJ for Eid

Amid row over loudspeakers, 5 Maha mosques say no to DJ for Eid

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

They also appealed to youth from the community not to play loud DJ music during the Eid al-Fitr celebration on May 2.

'I'm The Only Acknowledged Dalit In All Of Hindi Cinema History'

'I'm The Only Acknowledged Dalit In All Of Hindi Cinema History'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'If you look around the world at people of colour, religion, caste, sexuality or any of the marginalised communities, we are always talking in numbers.' 'We are always assigning them a statistic.' 'That is an easy way to assuage your urban guilt. Because you hide your apathy with hollow sympathy.' 'We are, in a way, making them invisible.'

Sania Mirza posts cute picture with son Izhaan on Eid

Sania Mirza posts cute picture with son Izhaan on Eid

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Sania took to her Instagram handle to wish by sharing a picture with her son, Izhaan.

Eid to be celebrated in India on Monday

Eid to be celebrated in India on Monday

Rediff.com23 May 2020

This will be perhaps the first time that there will no mass namaz at mosques and idgahs across the country as the government has prohibited all kinds of religious gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

A Salute To The Brave Who Gave Us Their All

A Salute To The Brave Who Gave Us Their All

Rediff.com16 May 2025

With respect and gratitude we honour the memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in Operation Sindoor.

Explosion inside mosque in Maha's Beed, 2 arrested

Explosion inside mosque in Maha's Beed, 2 arrested

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

During the Gudhi Padwa festival, Hindus visit Hazrat Sayyad Badshah Dargah near the mosque, a villager said.

Tendulkar, Bhajji, Kumble wish the nation Eid Mubarak

Tendulkar, Bhajji, Kumble wish the nation Eid Mubarak

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, on Wednesday, wished the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fir.

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Hudson-Smith crowned Grand Slam Track's first champion

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

American Kenny Bednarek, a twice Olympic champion, built up an enormous lead around the turn and stumbled through the tape to win the 200m in 20.07, three-tenths of a second ahead of Briton Zharnel Hughes, and clinch the men's short sprints slam.

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

SP MP refuses to aplogise for Rana Sanga remark, 'unknown mob' booked

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman on Thursday said he will not apologise for his remarks on Rana Sanga because one cannot deny history.

Hrithik attends Sanjay Khan's Eid dinner

Hrithik attends Sanjay Khan's Eid dinner

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Meet the guests at this Eid meal...

'Actors Live In A Bubble, Disconnected From Reality'

'Actors Live In A Bubble, Disconnected From Reality'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'Social media managers, bouncers, their catering department people... they tell the actor whether he should do a film or not.'

'Eid Mubarak to all!'

'Eid Mubarak to all!'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Mouni Was 'Intimidated' By Sanju Baba

Mouni Was 'Intimidated' By Sanju Baba

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

'It took me three days to tell him that I am his huge fan.'

'We Were Shocked By JD-U's Stand On Waqf Bill'

'We Were Shocked By JD-U's Stand On Waqf Bill'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'When the Bill was passed all have been exposed. There is no difference between communal and secular.'

No one can stop Holi celebrations inside AMU: Aligarh BJP MP

No one can stop Holi celebrations inside AMU: Aligarh BJP MP

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Aligarh BJP MP Satish Gautam has sparked a controversy over the celebration of Holi at Aligarh Muslim University, declaring that "no one can stop anyone from celebrating Holi inside the AMU campus". The controversy erupted after members of right wing Hindu groups accused the AMU administration of denying permission to the Hindu students to organise a 'Holi Milan' function on campus. Gautam has extended his support to Hindu students, saying, "If any Hindu student faces any problem in celebrating Holi inside the campus, then I am there to help him."

Bakri Eid: SC raps Kerala govt for easing Covid curbs

Bakri Eid: SC raps Kerala govt for easing Covid curbs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The apex court pulled up the state government for giving in to traders' pressure by granting relaxations ahead of Bakrid and said it disclosed a 'sorry state of affairs'.

Can 50 Hindus be safe among 100 Muslim families?: UP CM

Can 50 Hindus be safe among 100 Muslim families?: UP CM

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said that if Hindus are safe, then Muslims are also safe in his state.

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike

Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli airstrike

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

According to the IDF, Eid Hassan Nashar held key leadership roles within Hezbollah. He served as the commander of the surface-to-surface rocket unit, overseeing the organisation's day-to-day operations.

Three films to watch on Eid

Three films to watch on Eid

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.

Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid

Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid

Rediff.com25 May 2020

In northeast Delhi, Eid this year is a celebration of a long-time friendship that even stood the test of communal riots for some, while for many, it is shorn of any festivities.

Raj Thackeray pulls back, says no 'maha aarti' on Eid

Raj Thackeray pulls back, says no 'maha aarti' on Eid

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has appealed to his party workers to not perform 'maha aarti' on May 3, the day of Eid ul Fitr and Akshaya Tritiya.

Eid: Khargone admin changes decision, relaxes curfew for 9 hrs

Eid: Khargone admin changes decision, relaxes curfew for 9 hrs

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Earlier, the administration had announced a 24-hour curfew on May 2 and 3 and asked Khargone residents to celebrate the Eid-al-Fitr and Akshaya Tritiya festivals at home.