News for 'maharajas'

Priceless weapons from Deccan's past

Priceless weapons from Deccan's past

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

One of the finest collections of Deccani weapons is on display in Hyderabad.

The restaurant where everything's on sale!

The restaurant where everything's on sale!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Plum is -- in no particular order -- a high energy bar, a restaurant for a five-course meal and a delectable home decor store.

Panikkar registers complaint against attackers

Panikkar registers complaint against attackers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

He was going to Ahmedabad to inaugurate an exhibition on communal harmony organised by a Delhi-based NGO.

Why Jaitley doesn't want Ahluwalia

Why Jaitley doesn't want Ahluwalia

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

All are welcome to campaign for the BJP candidate in Amritsar, except one.

Punished by teacher, Class 10 student in coma dies

Punished by teacher, Class 10 student in coma dies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

The inquiry revealed that though the school was recognised up to Class VIII by the Education Directorate, it ran unauthorised classes in violation of rule 45(1) of the DSEAR-73, which prohibits opening of new classes without prior approval of competent authority. The enquiry also revealed that Rinki was physically abused by the teacher and Principal of the school due to which she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Agrasen Hospital for blood clotting in brain.

No end to Baroda art students' woes

No end to Baroda art students' woes

Rediff.com17 May 2007

The final year evaluation of the students is yet to be completed. Most of the theory papers are yet to reach the hands of the invigilators as they are kept in the archives room that has been sealed shut at the behest of the university itself.

Arrested art student released on bail

Arrested art student released on bail

Rediff.com14 May 2007

He was arrested from the campus on May 9 for allegedly depicting Hindu gods and goddesses in "obscene postures."

'I love having motichoor ladoos during Ganpati'

'I love having motichoor ladoos during Ganpati'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Television actors love the Ganpati festival, and bring home beautiful Ganeshas. They talk about their special celebrations.

Viva Kerala edge out Air India

Viva Kerala edge out Air India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

An 85th minute goal by Ghananian Wisdom Abbey helped Viva Kerala to edge out Air India 3-2 in the 10th round of the ONGC-sponsored I-League at the Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Thursday.

Tipu Jayanti celebrations to be held amid tight security

Tipu Jayanti celebrations to be held amid tight security

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The state BJP, meanwhile, has urged the government to drop its decision to celebrate Tipu Jayanti and not to stand on 'prestige' or 'ego'.

Delhi: Mayawati has arrived with a bang

Delhi: Mayawati has arrived with a bang

Rediff.com26 May 2007

Mayawati has arrived with a bang. Her Lutyen's bungalow in a bylane of Humayun Road is decorated as if some Rajasthani maharaja of old has returned from the battleground after winning enemy territory.

Don't meddle with art, moral brigade told

Don't meddle with art, moral brigade told

Rediff.com17 May 2007

They pointed out the recent chain of events could generate an unhealthy vibe among the vibrant artist community.

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

When the Mughals turned to demonetisation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

It's five months after 8/11. But this is not the first time that India's currency of the time faced the axe. The Mughals, after invading a territory, would effect the demonetisation of the local currency with the aim to cripple the economy of the land.

SAB, Sri Lankan channel in pact

SAB, Sri Lankan channel in pact

Rediff.com6 May 2006

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Why Indian cricket must thank Vasant Raiji

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'With his passing comes the end of Indian cricket history.'

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

Palace intrigue in Jaipur

Palace intrigue in Jaipur

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

The battle for control of the erstwhile Royal Palace of Jaipur between Queen Mother Gayatri Devi and her grandchildren continued to be fought before the Company Law Board.

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

PE deals remain hot in Indian kitchens

PE deals remain hot in Indian kitchens

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Experts believe MNCs, which look for a strong foothold in the Indian kitchen appliances space, target the leading organised players in the industry.

A palace for the J&K chief minister

A palace for the J&K chief minister

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

The choice of 'Hari Niwas' conversion into the chief minister's residence came following growing security concerns for the chief minister.

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

When Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia decided to convert her government's capital outpost into a hub of culture, she transformed Bikaner House into Delhi's premier cultural space, notes Kishore Singh.

This Onam, women 'tigresses' make history in Kerala

This Onam, women 'tigresses' make history in Kerala

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

A group of Keralite women on Saturday created history by taking part in 'Pulikali' (Dance of Tigers), a famous folk art which has been an exclusive bastion of male artistes, here along with over 500 male counterparts, donning the garb of symbolic tigers.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

The 10 best hotels in India

The 10 best hotels in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

When it comes to Indian hotels, it's all about the palace.

'Maharani' loses out to Rajasthan voters' 5-year itch

'Maharani' loses out to Rajasthan voters' 5-year itch

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

This was her second term as chief minister and, in keeping with the tradition of voters choosing the Congress and the BJP alternately, the ruling party looks set to lose power.

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Meet India's centenarian WWII hero

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

During the World War, Singh fought alongside the Allied Forces in North West Frontier province, Eritrea, Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), Libya, Egypt and Italy.

Air India set for a facelift

Air India set for a facelift

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

India needs to alter the method

India needs to alter the method

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

We're in trouble, says A-I chief

We're in trouble, says A-I chief

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Sameer Dad's goal gave Indian Airlines a 1-0 victory over Bharat Petroleum in the final.

Air-India goes in for image makeover

Air-India goes in for image makeover

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Dulat's memoir does not do justice to Kashmir, its leaders

Dulat's memoir does not do justice to Kashmir, its leaders

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

'Dulat's professional successors in the game would now find it that much harder to access/create meaningful sources/assets needed for effective functioning in a place like Kashmir. By blowing their cover the former top spy has undone whatever he might have been able to add to his organisation's resource kitty.'

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

I can't see what purpose can be served by an apology by a British government that cannot in any way be blamed for one sadistic man running amok 100 years ago, argues Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

The royal and political privileges of the Scindias

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

People close to the erstwhile royal family underline that Jyotiraditya Scindia is neither as accessible nor as unpretentious as his father.

Indian Airlines, Punjab Sind Bank in semis

Indian Airlines, Punjab Sind Bank in semis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

The former beat South Central Railway while the bankmen accounted for Pakistan International Airlines.

Bharat Petroleum, Army XI score

Bharat Petroleum, Army XI score

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

The former beat Indian Oil while the armymen accounted for Air India in the Ranjit Singh hockey tournament.