News for 'godman'

Malegaon blast: Godman in custody till Dec 1

Malegaon blast: Godman in custody till Dec 1

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

A special MCOCA court on Wednesday remanded Malegaon blast accused Dayanand Pandey to police custody till December 1, after Anti-Terrorism Squad officials said they wanted to questioning him regarding some data found on his laptop.

Happy to get justice, says rape victim's father on Asaram verdict

Happy to get justice, says rape victim's father on Asaram verdict

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'When I came to know what had happened to my daughter, it was shattering for us...we lost all faith in him when we learnt about his misdeeds'

Gurmeet Ram Rahim: Nothing in MSG is offensive

Gurmeet Ram Rahim: Nothing in MSG is offensive

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Ahead of the film's release, the godman addressed the media in Mumbai to clear the air about any misapprehension.

Don't believe in miracle, says Maha CM's wife after Swami gets necklace for her from thin air

Don't believe in miracle, says Maha CM's wife after Swami gets necklace for her from thin air

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta has come in for flak from rationlists after accepting a necklace, apparently produced from thin air by a godman.

Asaram's son Narayan Sai convicted in rape case

Asaram's son Narayan Sai convicted in rape case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

The sessions court in Surat which convicted Narayan Sai will pronounce the sentence on April 30.

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Veteran commentator Bhimani who called tied Test dies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Cricket commentator Kishore Bhimani was one of the most recognised English voices of the 1980s.

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

Is the Sadak 2 trailer really that bad?

Is the Sadak 2 trailer really that bad?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Barring Sanjay Dutt, there's nothing in the Sadak 2 trailer to watch, sighs Namrata Thakker.

SC seeks Rajasthan's response on Asaram plea for treatment

SC seeks Rajasthan's response on Asaram plea for treatment

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

A Jodhpur court, on April 25, 2018, had sentenced Asaram to life in prison after finding him guilty of raping a teenage girl in his ashram in 2013.

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Swami Nithyananda booked, 2 disciples held for 'kidnapping' kids

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Nithyananda was booked on the similar charges after police recorded statements of the four children who were rescued from a flat and the ashram, "Yogini Sarvagyapeetham", a police officer said.

Rape, murder, prostitution, hawala: The shady world of Asaram & son

Rape, murder, prostitution, hawala: The shady world of Asaram & son

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The disgraced 'god man' and his son apparently didn't leave any field of criminal activity untouched, says Vicky Nanjappa

Asaram Bapu arrested from Indore ashram

Asaram Bapu arrested from Indore ashram

Rediff.com31 Aug 2013

Hot on the trail of Asaram Bapu, the Jodhpur Police has said that the self-styled godman, who is currently at Indore ashram, is medically fit for interrogation and is set to question him soon in connection with the sexual assault case.

Sorry for deaths of followers, charges against me are false, says Rampal

Sorry for deaths of followers, charges against me are false, says Rampal

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Arrested controversial godman Rampal on Thursday rejected charges that he had asked thousands of his followers to be kept hostage for past several days inside his ashram at Barwala to evade police action in a contempt of court case.

Asaram case: Verdict to be pronounced in jail to avoid violence

Asaram case: Verdict to be pronounced in jail to avoid violence

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The advocates will be permitted to remain present at the time of pronouncement of judgment.

Asaram's close aide arrested in witness murder case

Asaram's close aide arrested in witness murder case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

A close aide of Asaram who was evading arrest in connection with the murder of a prime witness in a rape case against the self-styled godman has been arrested.

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

'Dilliwallah is all heart and some jugaad'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Simran Dhir talks about Delhi, Indian parents and the inspiration behind her debut novel Best Intentions.

Asaram's camp vandalised, visit to Kumbh Mela opposed

Asaram's camp vandalised, visit to Kumbh Mela opposed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

A camp set up at Kumbh Mela ground for Asaram Bapu's discourse was vandalised while several outfits have opposed the proposed visit of the self-styled godman, who has drawn flak for his remarks on the Delhi gang rape victim, at the religious congregation.

Want to see Swami Nithya on Bigg Boss 6? VOTE!

Want to see Swami Nithya on Bigg Boss 6? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

The controversial Swami has reportedly been approached to be on the show.

Nithyananda gets bail in assault case

Nithyananda gets bail in assault case

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Controversial self-styled godman Nithyananda, arrested in an assault case, was granted bail by a Ramanagara court on Thursday by judicial first class magistrate Komala. Nithyananda was sent to one-day police custody on Wednesday after he surrendered before the court in Ramanagara, about 40 km from Bengaluru. He had later filed a bail petition

Now Gurmeet Ram Rahim in trouble for mimicking Lord Vishnu

Now Gurmeet Ram Rahim in trouble for mimicking Lord Vishnu

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Days after the controversial arrest of comedian Kiku Sharda for imitating Gurmeet Ram Rahim on a television show, the All India Hindu Federation has filed a complaint against the self-proclaimed godman for dressing up as Lord Vishnu in a video.

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Haryana's chief minister enjoys Narendra Modi's support and protection and will be in office unless the state sees a massive administrative botch-up.

Asaram's daughter-in-law records statement against him

Asaram's daughter-in-law records statement against him

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

No first information report has been registered yet.

Good days will come: Asaram says in audio clip from jail

Good days will come: Asaram says in audio clip from jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

In the clip, the 'godman' extended his gratitude to his followers for maintaining calm on the day he was sentenced to life in prison.

Asaram's judicial custody extended in sexual assault case

Asaram's judicial custody extended in sexual assault case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Controversial 'godman' Asaram Bapu, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor, will remain in jail.

Asaram's wife, daughter arrested; released later

Asaram's wife, daughter arrested; released later

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Ahmedabad police arrested self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's wife and daughter and later released them as they procured anticipatory bail in connection with a rape case filed against him by a Surat-based woman.

PIX: Radhika shines at the Emmys

PIX: Radhika shines at the Emmys

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

India put up a strong show at the International Emmy Awards on November 25, looking beautiful on the red carpet.

Footage meant to outrage Hindus: Nityananda

Footage meant to outrage Hindus: Nityananda

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Self-styled godman Nityananda on Thursday moved an application before the Karnataka high court praying for prosecuting his former disciple K Lenin, accusing him of filing a "false" complaint that he had indulged in sleaze activities.

Asaram's son gets life imprisonment in rape case

Asaram's son gets life imprisonment in rape case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Besides the life term, Narayan Sai has been asked to pay a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the victim.

4 more BJP MLAs in MP want to back Cong govt: Computer Baba

4 more BJP MLAs in MP want to back Cong govt: Computer Baba

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'I will present them before you (media) when Kamal Nath asks me to do so'

Followers move out of Rampal's ashram in MP

Followers move out of Rampal's ashram in MP

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

With the arrest of controversial godman Rampal in Haryana on Wednesday, his under-construction ashram in Betul in Madhya Pradesh wore a deserted look as some of the followers left the place.

Digvijay targets Modi, Swaraj on Asaram controversy

Digvijay targets Modi, Swaraj on Asaram controversy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Stepping up attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over Asaram Bapu controversy, Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Sunday targeted Narendra Modi, asking why he has not taken action on the report of a judicial commission which probed the mysterious death of two boys at the godman's Gujarat ashram.

SC raps Gujarat government over 'slow trial' in Asaram case

SC raps Gujarat government over 'slow trial' in Asaram case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The bench asked the government why the victim has not been examined till now.

Charge sheet against Rampal, aides; booked for murder

Charge sheet against Rampal, aides; booked for murder

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Police on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against controversial self-styled godman Rampal and has booked him and some of his aides on charges of murder and criminal conspiracy in connection with a case registered against him in November last year.

Sexual assault case: Asaram moves bail application in HC

Sexual assault case: Asaram moves bail application in HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is in judicial custody in the alleged sexual assault case of a minor, today moved a bail application in the Rajasthan high court in Jodhpur.

Ramdev wants a ban; will he succeed?

Ramdev wants a ban; will he succeed?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'The wonderful thing about being a journalist is that when someone tries to muzzle your work, it's a badge of honour.' 'You know you've done something right,' Priyanka Pathak-Narain, the author of Godman To Tycoon: The Untold Story Of Baba Ramdev, tells Sunil Sethi.

Witness in Asaram rape case goes missing

Witness in Asaram rape case goes missing

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Nine witnesses have been attacked so far and three of them have died.

Co-accused in Asaram case gets bail

Co-accused in Asaram case gets bail

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The HC granted relief to Sanchita Gupta alias Shilpi who was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by a trial court.

ICC apologises for tweet on Asaram-PM Modi video

ICC apologises for tweet on Asaram-PM Modi video

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The International Cricket Council, on Wednesday, apologised and launched an investigation into a social media post relating to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that went out from its official handle.

Asaram quizzed by Jodhpur police amid tight security

Asaram quizzed by Jodhpur police amid tight security

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was on Sunday flown to Jodhpur from Indore for interrogation, hours after he was arrested amid high drama for allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old girl at his ashram.