News for 'kolhapur'

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Ganesh fest begins; devotees open heart to welcome God

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

As the festival began on Monday morning, idols of different shapes and sizes of the elephant-headed God, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and considered as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune, were installed at the sarvanjik (community) mandals and at homes by devotees.

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Best Bakery case: 4 convicts shifted to Vadodara jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Four convicts of the Best Bakery case have been shifted to the central jail in the city in Vadodra, official sources said on Monday.

When famous faces got clicked by the same man!

When famous faces got clicked by the same man!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Lata Mangeshkar releases Gautam Rajadhyksha's book of famous Indian faces.

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Book comparing Modi with Shivaji sparks row

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Raut said it looks like some "bootlickers" have published the book to appease the prime minister.

'The man who nearly beat Bradman's record' Nimbalkar dies

'The man who nearly beat Bradman's record' Nimbalkar dies

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Former Ranji cricketer B B Nimbalkar passed away on Tuesday due to age-related illness at his Nagala park residence in Kolhapur.

10 pics of nature that will steal your heart

10 pics of nature that will steal your heart

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too!

PIX: Lara Dutta, Mandana, Juhi mingle at an exhibition

PIX: Lara Dutta, Mandana, Juhi mingle at an exhibition

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A look at the guests at the opening.

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Karmayogi and Ordinary, up for release

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Looking at this week's releases.

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.

Days after 'surgical strike' on graft, babu gets new notes in bribe

Days after 'surgical strike' on graft, babu gets new notes in bribe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

The bribe contained 17 newly-introduced Rs 2,000 currency notes, ACB said.

20th Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally flagged off in Mumbai

20th Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally flagged off in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

A bunch of enthusiastic riders participated in the twentieth edition of the Gulf Monsoon Scooter Rally 2009 in Mumbai on Sunday.

When Parrikar helped shooter Tejaswini take aim

When Parrikar helped shooter Tejaswini take aim

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

"The amount was around Rs 1 lakh and it was the most needed help for me that changed my entire career," she said.

Sridevi's Life in Pictures

Sridevi's Life in Pictures

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Family pictures dominate her social media world.

Shiv Sena to fight BMC polls alone, rules out alliance with BJP

Shiv Sena to fight BMC polls alone, rules out alliance with BJP

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

The BMC polls will be held on February 21, and results will be announced on February 23.

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'COVID-19 and diabetes have a very intricate relationship.' 'People with diabetes tend to get the most severe forms of COVID-19.'

Rajesh Khanna: Remembering the man and his scotch

Rajesh Khanna: Remembering the man and his scotch

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Arthur J Pais remembers the late superstar and a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label that he found waiting in his Chennai hotel room, a gift from the late legend, as he prepared to meet a writer.

'Every Shiv Sainik feels like the CM today'

'Every Shiv Sainik feels like the CM today'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'I came here to witness the historic message this oath-taking ceremony has sent to the nation and Maharashtra.'

Two mild quakes jolt parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra

Two mild quakes jolt parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

An earthquake of 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hits Rapar Taluka in Kutch, Gujarat. Mild tremors were felt in Mumbai, Pune and western Maharashtra.

Pansare murder: Differing views on banning Sanathan Sanstha in 2011

Pansare murder: Differing views on banning Sanathan Sanstha in 2011

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Conflicting views are emerging over the proposal to ban Sanatan Sanstha, a right wing group allegedly linked to the killing of Govind Pansare.

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Review: Karmayogi is a treat to watch

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The film has some strong perfromances from Indrajith and the supporting cast.

HSC result: Girls outperform boys in Maharashtra again!

HSC result: Girls outperform boys in Maharashtra again!

Rediff.com25 May 2012

While the overall pass percentage for the state is 74.46 per cent, maximum number of girls have passed from Konkan region.

Pics: Sush, Dia, Shilpa attend Manish's show at LFW

Pics: Sush, Dia, Shilpa attend Manish's show at LFW

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The hottest stars marked their attendance for Manish Malhotra's show at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2016.

UPA government has disgraced democracy: Advani

UPA government has disgraced democracy: Advani

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

Stepping up his attack on the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition, Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani said the "corrupt" government has brought "disgrace" to democracy.

'Police have indentified terror group behind 13/7 blasts'

'Police have indentified terror group behind 13/7 blasts'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2011

Maharashtra Police on Saturday claimed they have identified the terror group responsible for the July 13 triple blasts in Mumbai in which 27 people were killed.

Readers' PHOTOS of their beloved Ganpati

Readers' PHOTOS of their beloved Ganpati

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

We had asked our readers to mail us photos of their Ganesha. We received many entries, some of which are being showcased here.

Mahagathbandhan of rich, corrupt: Modi slams Opposition

Mahagathbandhan of rich, corrupt: Modi slams Opposition

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

"The Opposition's mahagathbandhan is an alliance of corruption, negativity and instability. The Opposition has 'dhanshakti' (money power), we have 'janshakti' (people's power)," the prime minister said.

'Calling Pawar anti-national a negative vote for BJP'

'Calling Pawar anti-national a negative vote for BJP'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'Modi underestimated Pawar.'

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Padmavati row: House panel calls Bhansali, CBFC chief

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday.

4 railway workers killed by oncoming train in Mumbai

4 railway workers killed by oncoming train in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Four gangmen were killed on Friday when they were run over by a local train between suburban Kurla and Vidyavihar stations.

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Why Narayan Rane is so IMPORTANT for the BJP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The street-fighter attitude is what keeps Rane going even at 69. The expectation is -- at least in the BJP camp -- that he will be itching for a battle royale with the Shiv Sena in its bastions.

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The Kapoors prayed for the matriarch at a chautha.

Pak forces violate ceasefire in Rajouri

Pak forces violate ceasefire in Rajouri

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

This was the second ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the past 24 hours.

PHOTOS: Simbu, Kitur emerge winners at Mumbai Marathon

PHOTOS: Simbu, Kitur emerge winners at Mumbai Marathon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Tanzania's Alphonce Simbu won the men's elite full marathon event while Kenya's Bornes Kitur bagged the women's title at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon in Mumbai, on Sunday.

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at all the movies he's made so far. Tell us your favourite in the poll.

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Quite a few Hindi movies have explored different shades of the landlord-tenant relationship in passing or purposefully.

Mumbai to host Vajpayee's 91st birthday fete

Mumbai to host Vajpayee's 91st birthday fete

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Actors and singers such as Padmini Kolhapure, Manoj Joshi, Sudha Chandran, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, Anup Jalota, Kumar Sanu, Deepika Chikhalia and Shabbir Kumar would be among the prominent figures who would perform during 'Atal Geet Ganga', a poetry event to celebrate Vajpayee's 91st birthday

Exodus from NCP continues; Naik, son, 50 corporators join BJP

Exodus from NCP continues; Naik, son, 50 corporators join BJP

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The latest setback for the 20-year-old party came at a time when its top leadership is in talks with the Congress to finalise seat-sharing for the 288-member assembly.

Shhh! Maharashtrian cuisine's best-kept secrets

Shhh! Maharashtrian cuisine's best-kept secrets

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

There's more to the cuisine than just vada pav and kanda poha.

To protest low price farmers to distribute milk free of cost

To protest low price farmers to distribute milk free of cost

Rediff.com30 May 2018

With increasing animal prices, labour and transportation charges, production cost has gone up significantly.

Will new Maha govt sweeten the lives of sugarcane growers?

Will new Maha govt sweeten the lives of sugarcane growers?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Maharashtra, the country's largest cane and sugar producer after Uttar Pradesh, had, over the past few years, weathered adverse market dynamics brought about by a domestic and global sugar glut, mounting arrears and muted exports.