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Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The ultimate consequences of Rahul Gandhi's yatra may be known only in 2024, points out Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Will Modi Contest 2024 Elections From Vellore?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Vellore is one of the two seats that the DMK alliance won by the narrowest of margins in 2019. For the DMK's vote-score to be so low in a constituency with a substantial Muslim population has not missed the BJP strategists' eyes, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Court restrains release of controversial movie Mohalla Assi

Court restrains release of controversial movie Mohalla Assi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The court restrained the movie's director, producer and Central Board of Film Certificate from releasing the film on July three till further orders. The film stars Sunny Deol, Ravi Kishan, Sakshi Tanwar among others.

PM Narendra Modi @ Ganga Talao

PM Narendra Modi @ Ganga Talao

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the Ganga Talao, considered to be the most sacred Hindu place in Mauritius, and offered prayers at the temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Subramanian Swamy welcomes Somnath Temple Trust's decision

Subramanian Swamy welcomes Somnath Temple Trust's decision

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy has welcomed the Somnath Temple Trust's decision to allow non-Hindus inside its premises only after permission and suggested that people from other faiths should be allowed only after they admit to great respect for Lord Shiva.

'Why Kanwar Yatra during Covid': SC to UP govt

'Why Kanwar Yatra during Covid': SC to UP govt

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

A bench headed by Justice R F Nariman referred to the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that not "even a bit" of compromise can be made on COVID-19 containment and said the citizens were perplexed about the happenings in view of the fact that as the UP government has allowed the religious 'yatra' commencing from July 25.

Indian soldiers get 'Trishul', 'Vajra' to tackle Chinese PLA

Indian soldiers get 'Trishul', 'Vajra' to tackle Chinese PLA

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A start-up firm in Noida said soon after the Galwan Valley clash, it was tasked by the Indian security forces to provide them equipment to be able to tackle the Chinese and they have provided them solutions in the form of non-lethal weapons inspired by the traditional Indian weapons like the 'Trishul' of Lord Shiva.

Get ready for Chiranjeevi!

Get ready for Chiranjeevi!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Chiranjeevi makes a comeback after 10 years.

PIX: Hrithik Roshan, family celebrate Maha Shivratri

PIX: Hrithik Roshan, family celebrate Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The actor was joined by his wife, two sons, parents, maternal grandparents and elder sister Sunaina.

PIX: Meet Allu Arjun's daughter

PIX: Meet Allu Arjun's daughter

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Her first pictures are out and they are adorable!

7 Winter Treks In The Himalayas

7 Winter Treks In The Himalayas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Add adventure to your winterr vacay with any of these easy, one-day Himalayan treks that you can attempt by yourself.

Violating lockdown, scores attend temple chariot fest in Karnataka

Violating lockdown, scores attend temple chariot fest in Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Five organisers of the event have been arrested while the area sub-inspector of police and a district official suspended in connection with the incident, police said. The annual chariot festival of Lord Siddalingeshwara temple in Ravoor village in Chittapur taluk was organised on Thursday morning for about 15-20 minutes despite the management agreeing not to go ahead with it in view of the lockdown, a police official said.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Pix: Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon visit Babulnath temple in Mumbai

Pix: Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon visit Babulnath temple in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Here's a look at the pictures.

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The event will be marked by prayers to Lord Shiva at the Kuber Tila shrine on the Ram Janmabhoomi site, allocated for the temple in a historic Supreme Court verdict last November.

PHOTOS: PM's special 'puja' at Pashupatinath

PHOTOS: PM's special 'puja' at Pashupatinath

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered special prayers at Nepal's famed centuries-old Pashupatinath Temple and "felt extremely blessed".

Hardik Patel lauds BJP, calls himself a proud Hindu

Hardik Patel lauds BJP, calls himself a proud Hindu

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Stating that he was "proud to be a Hindu", Patel denied speculation that he was joining the BJP.

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

It is for the second consecutive year that the yatra is not being held due to the pandemic.

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Scenes snipped from Tandav, but trouble continues

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A scene of a play and a conversation between two key characters were snipped from the first episode Tanashah, a day after the cast and crew of the nine-part starry political saga on Amazon Prime Video once again apologised and said they had decided to implement changes to address the concerns raised.

Pix: They've been bringing Ganesha home for 56 years

Pix: They've been bringing Ganesha home for 56 years

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Readers share their best Ganpati pictures and memories.

2 dead, 15 remain trapped mid-air in Jh'khand ropeway mishap

2 dead, 15 remain trapped mid-air in Jh'khand ropeway mishap

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Dramatic visuals showed fidgety people inside the cable cars that hung in air against the backdrop of a rocky hill cliff that overlooked a densely-forested valley.

IN PIX: The extraordinary journey to Lord Amarnath

IN PIX: The extraordinary journey to Lord Amarnath

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

The annual Amarnath yatra began on Tuesday amid tight security with devotees leaving for the cave shrine from Jammu.

Television's Top 10 Actors

Television's Top 10 Actors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

From Mohit to Ram Kapoor, here's looking at the men we love on the small screen.

Beggar accepts alms on PhonePe, Paytm

Beggar accepts alms on PhonePe, Paytm

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Top Videos of the Week!

'It is time to repent for turning Uttarakhand into honeymoon spot'

'It is time to repent for turning Uttarakhand into honeymoon spot'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

In a twist to people's understanding of Uttarakhand's monsoon mayhem, Dwarka peeth Shankaracharya Swami Shree Swaroopananda Saraswati has blamed the sex-food-fun oriented consumerism propagated by tour operators in the land otherwise known as "dev bhoomi" for the plight of thousands of pilgrims.

Photos: High in the Himalayas

Photos: High in the Himalayas

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

GetAhead reader Kartikeya Virmani shares his visit to the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand in the Garhwal Himalayas.

Birthday Special: The other side of Ajay Devgn

Birthday Special: The other side of Ajay Devgn

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Here's wishing Ajay Devgn a very happy 45th birthday!

PHOTOS: When the gods marry on earth

PHOTOS: When the gods marry on earth

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Celebrating the celestial wedding of Lord Shiva with Meenakshi.

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

PHOTOS: This is South India's MAHAKUMBH

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The nine-day Mahamaham festival, known as the 'Kumbh Mela of the south', concluded In Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu on Monday, with conduct of the most important event 'theerthavari', witnessed by lakhs of people.

'Uttarakhand disaster a message of destruction from above'

'Uttarakhand disaster a message of destruction from above'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Increasing tourism for recreational purpose and ruthless commercialism are to be blamed for the destruction caused in Kedarnath, believes Vageeshling Maharaj, chief purohit of Kedarnath dham.

Have swallowed pain of coalition govt, says tearful Kumaraswamy

Have swallowed pain of coalition govt, says tearful Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The Congress said that a chief minister "has to be always happy".

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

The ancient Indian myth that could save our oceans

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Today humanity is churning the ocean with a thoughtless vengeance -- with toxic wastes, plastics and hazardous substances being dumped into our once pristine seas. And there is no benign Lord Shiva to rescue us from our collective greed, says Shyam Saran.

PHOTOS: How Mohit became Mahadev!

PHOTOS: How Mohit became Mahadev!

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The protagonist of Devon Ke Dev, Mahadev reveals the secret behind his six-pack abs and his choice of career.

20 dead as train runs over them in Bihar

20 dead as train runs over them in Bihar

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

At least 20 people, most of them pilgrims, were crushed to death under the wheels of Saharsa-Patna Rajyarani Express at Bhamara Railway Station in Bihar on Monday morning.

After Dwarka seer's lashing, Modi calls for end to 'Har Har Modi' slogan

After Dwarka seer's lashing, Modi calls for end to 'Har Har Modi' slogan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Modi's tweet comes after Shankaracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati objected to the slogan being used in favour of BP's PM candidate

Stop! Tales of a village telegraphist

Stop! Tales of a village telegraphist

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

P Murugesan has been sending telegrams for 33 years in rural Tamil Nadu. He remembers hectic marriage seasons, many moons ago, when everyone sent telegrams. And days when even 15 Morse machines could not handle the load...

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

What makes Kailash Parvat, Ram Setu, Kedarnath so holy?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Scientists believe the unique geological locations where they are situated makes them worthy of veneration.

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A communication to Sharma from the party's disciplinary committee said she has expressed views contrary to the party's position on various matters, which is in clear violation of its constitution.

Mother's Day: Goddesses we worship

Mother's Day: Goddesses we worship

Rediff.com12 May 2013

As we celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, here are some goddesses Indians have worshipped over the centuries.

Vadodara: Obscene paintings of gods taken off exhibition

Vadodara: Obscene paintings of gods taken off exhibition

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Paintings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, alleged to be "obscene", were on Friday removed from the exhibition hall of the fine arts faculty at the Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara, after Vishva Hindu Parishad activists opposed its display and lodged a complaint in this regard.