News for 'godman'

Gold hunt STILL CONTINUES in UP village

Gold hunt STILL CONTINUES in UP village

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Contradicting TV reports about discontinuation of the gold hunt inside the ruins of an 18th century fort in Daundiya Kheda village of Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh, a senior Archaeological Survey of India official said in Lucknow on Tuesday that the excavation in search of gold will go on.

SC rejects Chandraswamy's plea in Lakhubhai case

SC rejects Chandraswamy's plea in Lakhubhai case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

The godman wants to examine his sole defence witness and former US congressman Mervin Dymally through a videoconference in the Lakhubhai Pathak case.

Jodhpur court allows Guj cops custody of Asaram

Jodhpur court allows Guj cops custody of Asaram

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

A court in Jodhpur on Friday allowed Gujarat police custody of self-styled godman Asaram for interrogation in connection with a sexual assault case lodged by two Surat-based sisters against him and his son.

More victims of Asaram Bapu out there? Cops receive fresh complaints

More victims of Asaram Bapu out there? Cops receive fresh complaints

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Jodhpur Police have said they have received fresh complaints against Asaram Bapu, even as it dispatched teams to the Ahmedabad ashram of the self-styled godman to collect evidence in the sexual assault case against him.

Asaram may derail probe; don't give him bail: Prosecution

Asaram may derail probe; don't give him bail: Prosecution

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Prosecution on Wednesday opposed the bail plea of Asaram Bapu, accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl, in a court in Jodhpur saying investigations in the case will be affected if bail is granted.

The CLEVEREST thing Saif Ali Khan has done!

The CLEVEREST thing Saif Ali Khan has done!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

'The story ends at the end of this season; I don't know if they will extend it. It's a fairly solid conclusion (but) there is always scope for more.'

The man who has an issue with Mother Teresa's miracles

The man who has an issue with Mother Teresa's miracles

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

'They must withdraw the word "miracle" from the sainthood of Mother Teresa.'

SC dismisses plea of CBI probe against Asaram

SC dismisses plea of CBI probe against Asaram

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation probe into an alleged sexual assault case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

Asaram's supporters go berserk, attack media, cops in Raipur

Asaram's supporters go berserk, attack media, cops in Raipur

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Supporters of Asaram Bapu on Sunday allegedly attacked the media persons, policemen and passers-by while staging a road blockade to protest the arrest of the self-styled godman in a sexual assault case.

'Bhaiyyu Maharaj told me he was under pressure'

'Bhaiyyu Maharaj told me he was under pressure'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Congress leader Manak Agarwal's demand for a CBI inquiry into the godman's suicide has set off a controversy.

Dera violence: Honeypreet tops Haryana's wanted list

Dera violence: Honeypreet tops Haryana's wanted list

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Honeypreet is the only woman in the 'wanted' list.

'Don't take your life so seriously. Just take it easy'

'Don't take your life so seriously. Just take it easy'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'We crack jokes and our motive is to make people laugh. We do not deliberately try to hurt anybody.' Comedian Kiku Sharda gives some good advice.

Asaram's ads on Delhi Metro against V-Day trigger outrage

Asaram's ads on Delhi Metro against V-Day trigger outrage

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The advertisements, put up across 35 stations by an organisation of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, advocating 'Matri Pitri Pujan Diwas' has left many commuters enraged, prompting Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to order the matter to be examined.

Mumbai woman killed in human sacrifice ritual, 6 arrested

Mumbai woman killed in human sacrifice ritual, 6 arrested

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

On the day the Maharashtra legislature passed the much-awaited anti-superstition bill, Thane district police arrested six men for murdering a 50-year-old woman in a ritual human sacrifice.

Review: MSG The Messenger is not a movie

Review: MSG The Messenger is not a movie

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

MSG is a feature-length advertisement you'd be best advised to forego, says Raja Sen.

Narayan Sai to be produced in Surat court today

Narayan Sai to be produced in Surat court today

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram's son Narayan Sai, who is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his ashram between 2002 and 2005, was on Thursday brought to Surat from Delhi, a senior police officer said.

'India is taking comedy too seriously'

'India is taking comedy too seriously'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

'Comedy is a talent of courage, and that courage will not die anytime soon,' Vir Das promises.

Anti-AAP posters surface in 3 Gujarat constituencies

Anti-AAP posters surface in 3 Gujarat constituencies

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Posters accusing Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal of being on a "mission" to prevent BJP prime minister nominee Narendra Modi from forming government at the Centre have surfaced across the city.

Sexual assault case: Guj court rejects Asaram's bail plea

Sexual assault case: Guj court rejects Asaram's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

A Gandhinagar court o Wednesday rejected self-styled godman Asaram's bail application in the sexual assault case lodged against him by one of the two Surat-based sisters.

'Is Kiku Sharda a criminal?'

'Is Kiku Sharda a criminal?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'We have become the other version of Taliban or Islamic State. There is no difference. Our levels are lower, but we are getting there.' 'If you say we are better than Pakistan, then I am sorry to say that we are as bad as Pakistan and Afghanistan.'

Jodhpur Police determined to send Asaram to jail

Jodhpur Police determined to send Asaram to jail

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

"Our case is very strong and moving in the right direction. More time would be required to complete the probe, and it would be decided at the time of producing Asaram whether to seek more time for police custody or judicial custody", Jodhpur DPC Ajay Pal Lamba told media persons in Jodhpur.

Sexual assault case: Rajasthan cops issue summons to Asaram Bapu

Sexual assault case: Rajasthan cops issue summons to Asaram Bapu

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The Rajasthan police issued a summons and delivered it to a representative of controversial godman Asaram Bapu in Ahmedabad on Monday in connection with an allegation of sexual abuse levelled against him by a 16-year-old girl last week.

Asaram Bapu likely to be grilled in sexual assault case

Asaram Bapu likely to be grilled in sexual assault case

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The Rajasthan police is set to leave for Ahmedabad to interrogate self-styled godman Asaram Bapu after another team, which had been sent to Chhindwara Gurukul where the girl, who has accused him of sexual exploitation, has been studying, gathered some vital evidences.

Burari deaths: No sign of struggle or strangulation found in autopsy

Burari deaths: No sign of struggle or strangulation found in autopsy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

A relative of the family suspected foul play in the incident, saying that 'they were educated people and not superstitious'.

'Where do we draw the line', asks army over Sri Sri event

'Where do we draw the line', asks army over Sri Sri event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Many senior officers believe the chief should have taken a stronger stand against using army resources to help what one officer calls "a government-friendly godman".

NGT notice to govt, others for plea to demolish Asaram's ashram

NGT notice to govt, others for plea to demolish Asaram's ashram

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The National Green Tribunal on Thursday issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government, the police chief and Asaram Bapu's trust on a petition seeking direction to demolish an alleged illegal 'ashram' constructed by the self-styled godman in the ridge area in New Delhi.

Sexual assault case: Asaram brought to Ahmedabad

Sexual assault case: Asaram brought to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Controversial godman Asaram Bapu, who had been lodged in Jodhpur jail since August in a sexual assault case, was on Monday brought to Amhedabad for interrogation in a similar case registered against him in Surat.

Singham Returns to destroy our eardrums

Singham Returns to destroy our eardrums

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Yo, Rohit Shetty, what's with the volume, bro? asks Raja Sen

Sexual assault case: Police hunt for Asaram's son Narayan Sai

Sexual assault case: Police hunt for Asaram's son Narayan Sai

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

A lookout notice was on Monday issued against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's son Narayan Sai, a day after fresh sexual abuse complaints were lodged against the father-son duo by two sisters in Surat.

No need of hordes of security for Asaram Bapu: SC

No need of hordes of security for Asaram Bapu: SC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

In a veiled dig to arrested controversial godman Asaram Bapu, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said hordes of security personnel have been guarding one accused, which is not needed.

Dera chief's 'Messenger of God' WILL release today

Dera chief's 'Messenger of God' WILL release today

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The release of the movie was cleared by the Film Certification Appellate Tribunal.

I am innocent, but willing to go to jail with a smile: Asaram

I am innocent, but willing to go to jail with a smile: Asaram

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Controversial spiritual leader Asaram, who has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl in Jodhpur, on Friday claimed he was innocent and alleged that a conspiracy was afoot against him.

How ISL has taken over Indian football

How ISL has taken over Indian football

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Five years after the Indian Super League was established, so has its effective preeminence in Indian football.

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Ahead of the pronouncement of the sentence, police have left nothing to chance and have taken important functionaries of the sect, who could gather followers, into preventive custody.

Bulldozers headed for Asaram's ashram in Delhi

Bulldozers headed for Asaram's ashram in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed the Delhi government and city police to demolish illegal constructions at controversial self-styled godman Asaram's ashram in Karol Bagh locality.

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

When Katrina, Ranbir, Hrithik looked different in the SAME film

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Sukanya Verma looks back at actors, who have sported multiple looks in a single film.

SC rejects Asaram's bail plea, says no urgency to release him on health grounds

SC rejects Asaram's bail plea, says no urgency to release him on health grounds

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on health grounds in Jodhpur rape case as his medical condition was found to be stable.

Review: MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart is for die-hard Baba fans

Review: MSG: The Warrior Lion Heart is for die-hard Baba fans

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

If you want to experience torture first-hand, watch MSG: The Warrior-Lion Heart, says Namrata Thakker.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.