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PHOTOS: Prez performs Ganga pujan at Kumbh mela

PHOTOS: Prez performs Ganga pujan at Kumbh mela

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Sangam refers to the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.

Ranji Roundup: Rinku, Rana shine; Kerala fight back

Ranji Roundup: Rinku, Rana shine; Kerala fight back

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

J-K polls: 68% candidates forfeit security deposits in Jammu's 43 seats

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Incidentally, 164 of the total 356 candidates in the fray from the 43 assembly seats of Jammu region got less votes than none of the above, which gives an option to voters to reject all candidates in a constituency.

When Bollywood Went Nude

When Bollywood Went Nude

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Ramdev said one does not need to hide their name, but do one's work with truth and honesty.

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

In Agartala, the Group A match between Mumbai and Tripura ended in a draw with the reigning champions earning three points by virtue of the first-innings lead.

Hardly anything done to clean Ganga, situation extraordinarily bad: NGT

Hardly anything done to clean Ganga, situation extraordinarily bad: NGT

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The green panel ordered a survey to seek views of the common people about what they feel on ground about the pollution in the Ganga.

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga in Haridwar

Vajpayee's ashes immersed in Ganga in Haridwar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The convoy started from Bhalla college ground and went to Har ki Pauri with a host of party leaders and family members in attendance.

7 more bodies seen floating in Ganga; total count 52

7 more bodies seen floating in Ganga; total count 52

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The district administration is immediately performing the last rites of the deceased as there is a possibility that they had contracted COVID-19.

What's On Vaani's Mind?

What's On Vaani's Mind?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Laxmi enjoys the sunset... Sanjana attends a wedding... Erica's beach time...

Cong sees 'silent undercurrent' against BJP in west UP

Cong sees 'silent undercurrent' against BJP in west UP

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The Congress on Friday claimed that a 'silent undercurrent' is brewing across western Uttar Pradesh against the 'failures' of the Modi government, as it flagged issues such as 'neglect' of sugarcane farmers and examination paper leaks.

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

No ban on posthumous reproduction if consent is proven: HC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The court said the decision shall be communicated by the Union ministry of health and family welfare for considering whether any law, enactment, or guidelines are required to address issues related to posthumous reproduction or post-mortal reproduction.

Who's That Girl With Ranveer?

Who's That Girl With Ranveer?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Besides Tamil superstars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, the wedding festivities of S Shankar's elder daughter Aishwarya and Tarun Karthikeyan saw a touch of Bollywood too.

'It was a people's election'

'It was a people's election'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'There was a strong undercurrent of deprivation, and also frustration against misuse of power and authority.' 'This election was an opportunity for the manifestation of this discontentment.'

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

A first information report (FIR) was filed in Ghaziabad on Monday against Alt-News co-founder Mohammad Zubair for allegedly promoting enmity among religious groups and other offences following a complaint by an aide of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand, according to police.

Bodies of suspected Covid victims found floating in Ganga, Yamuna

Bodies of suspected Covid victims found floating in Ganga, Yamuna

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Several bodies, decomposed, bloated and suspected to be of people who succumbed to COVID-19, were on Monday found floating in the river Ganga in a Bihar district.

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Two have already sacrificed their lives.' 'How many more shall need to sacrifice before the government listens?' 'Four, five or six? They are ready, waiting.' After Ganga campaigner G D Agrawal's death, a Haridwar ashram's sadhus are on a relay fast unto death.

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Major Menezes salutes Lieutenant Colonel Singh

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Major Prafulla Menezes (retd), Lieutenant Colonel Harjinder Singh's wife, and young daughter Preet Kaur pay homage to a husband and father, whose services to the motherland, will always be remembered, never forgotten.

Varanasi: PM holds mega roadshow, performs Ganga Aarti

Varanasi: PM holds mega roadshow, performs Ganga Aarti

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

In a show strength, he was joined by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders.

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Agarwal was admitted to hospital on Wednesday after he even gave up drinking water.

U'khand HC accords human status to Ganga, Yamuna

U'khand HC accords human status to Ganga, Yamuna

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Giving the "legal status" of living humans to the holy rivers, the court ordered that the Director, Namami Gange project for cleaning and rejuvenating the river

PM's talk on restoring Ganga promises nothing: Expert

PM's talk on restoring Ganga promises nothing: Expert

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Expressing displeasure at the prime minister's speech on the issue of the Ganga river basin, Himanshu Thakkar says that such sermons from the Centre have come and gone hundreds of times without any impact.

Polish envoy meets VK Singh, says Ukraine border open for Indians

Polish envoy meets VK Singh, says Ukraine border open for Indians

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Poland's Ambassador to India Adam Burakowski on Monday said his country is allowing entry to people of all nationalities who are leaving war-hit Ukraine by road and food and shelter will be provided to them.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

India Celebrates Chhath Puja

India Celebrates Chhath Puja

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

A women offers prayers to the Sun God on the occasion of the Chhath Puja in Bhubaneswar.

19 persons drown across UP in 24 hours; 14 bodies recovered, 5 missing

19 persons drown across UP in 24 hours; 14 bodies recovered, 5 missing

Rediff.com31 May 2023

While 14 bodies have been recovered, five were still missing, they said.

Virender to return Padma Shri, urges Sachin Tendulkar, Neeraj Chopra to...

Virender to return Padma Shri, urges Sachin Tendulkar, Neeraj Chopra to...

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Deaflympics gold medallist Virender Singh Yadav, better known as Goonga Pehlwan, has now decided to return his Padma Shri to the government, showing solidarity with the country's top wrestlers.

Anurag Thakur to Wrestlers: 'Don't take any steps that would...'

Anurag Thakur to Wrestlers: 'Don't take any steps that would...'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur asked protesting wrestlers not to take any step that would undermine sports.

UK tycoons pledge Rs 500 crore for cleaning Ganga

UK tycoons pledge Rs 500 crore for cleaning Ganga

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Gadkari, who was on a 3-day visit to London, listed the Hinduja family and Sri Prakash Lohia of the Indorama Corporation among the donors.

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Modi files nomination with allies by his side; Nitish absent

Rediff.com14 May 2024

In the morning, he offered prayers at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi.

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'There is one way to defeat the intention behind this directive: To patronise Muslim establishments that have been forced to identify themselves.' 'This is one opportunity for the Congress to show that the 'mohabbat ki dukaan' its leader talks about does exist.' 'Can Akhilesh Yadav, who has asked the court to take note of this directive, order his party members to do this?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Hindutvawadi bathes alone in Ganga: Rahul's dig at PM

Hindutvawadi bathes alone in Ganga: Rahul's dig at PM

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

'Hindus bathe with lakhs of people, but these Hindutvawadis were standing alone in the Ganges. Even Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath did not find a place'

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

Ganga above danger mark in Bihar, West Bengal and UP

Ganga above danger mark in Bihar, West Bengal and UP

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

The Ganga has crossed the danger mark in West Bengal, Bihar and neighbouring districts of Uttar Pradesh where Yamuna river is also in spate, while heavy rainfall has created a flood-like situation in some parts of Rajasthan where six persons have died so far.

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'Sonia did not visit this place once since she won. Who's to say they won't lose this one, too?'

It's my destiny to serve Maa Ganga: Modi tells Varanasi

It's my destiny to serve Maa Ganga: Modi tells Varanasi

Rediff.com17 May 2014

"It's my destiny to serve Maa Ganga," Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi told Varanasi after an hour-long ceremony on the banks of the scared river.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

Recipe: Classic Kesar Shrikhand

Recipe: Classic Kesar Shrikhand

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Fragrant Shrikhand to make a festival day even more special.

Ganga will be successfully cleaned by July 2018: Uma Bharti

Ganga will be successfully cleaned by July 2018: Uma Bharti

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti said she would announce in the House in July 2018 that the river has been cleaned and rejuvenated.

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Dhami said several acres of land were freed from encroachment during the demolition drive in the 'Malik Ka Bagicha' area of Banbhoolpura.