News for 'maidan'

Union minister blames 'Nakshatra' for Bihar floods

Union minister blames 'Nakshatra' for Bihar floods

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The downpour, which has been lashing Bihar for the past few days, is because of the Hathiya Nakshatra," he said.

India's COVID-19 fatality rate drops to 2.28%: Govt

India's COVID-19 fatality rate drops to 2.28%: Govt

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It also said that the recovery rate has been improving consistently and the total recoveries have now crossed the nine lakh-mark.

Conflict of interest: BCCI employee Parikh found guilty

Conflict of interest: BCCI employee Parikh found guilty

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

BCCI ethics officer D K Jain on Tuesday found Board employee Mayank Parikh guilty of conflict of interest and asked him to choose between his role in the BCCI and his association with six cricket clubs in Mumbai. The erstwhile Committee of Administrators and former Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association life member Sanjeev Gupta had filed a conflict of interest complaint against Parikh last year for owning six clubs/academies in Mumbai.

WB: 3 BJP workers arrested for 'goli maro' slogans

WB: 3 BJP workers arrested for 'goli maro' slogans

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The group, carrying party flags, were heard shouting the slogan en route to the Shahid Minar ground.

'Janata's CM' Kejriwal to take oath on February 14

'Janata's CM' Kejriwal to take oath on February 14

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Exactly a year after he had resigned as the Delhi chief minister, Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal will be taking oath again on February 14 at New Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.

Opposition liken use of tear gas on farmers to 'waging war'

Opposition liken use of tear gas on farmers to 'waging war'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

In a joint statement, leaders of eight opposition parties extended their support to the farmers who are protesting the three farm laws.

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'The adversary will always exploit India's anti-national elements.'

Eyeing Dalit votes and world record, BJP cooks 5,000-kg khichdi

Eyeing Dalit votes and world record, BJP cooks 5,000-kg khichdi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The khichdi was prepared with 400 kg rice, 100 kg lentils, 350 kg vegetables, 100 kg desi ghee, 100 litres of oil, 2,500 litres of water and 250 kg spices, one of the cooks said.

Resisting with art: Protests against CAA continue

Resisting with art: Protests against CAA continue

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

A group of artists held a protest in Mumbai on Saturday against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act by creating paintings around the theme of 'Save Constitution'. The protest was organised by the Secular Movement and the Secular Artist Movement at the Azad Maidan in south Mumnbai. Some 90 artists from across the state, including Prakash Bhise, Sudharak Olwe, Prabhakar Kamble and Nandkumar Jogdand, created several canvas paintings against CAA.

ISL: Angulo brilliance hands Gaurs early Christmas present

ISL: Angulo brilliance hands Gaurs early Christmas present

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Brandon Fernandes had a chance to put his side ahead in the game early on when he was set up by Jorge Ortiz on the left. The midfielder got the ball at the edge of the box and curled at the far post but only to see his attempt miss the top corner.

Delhi: Farmers gear up for Republic Day tractor rally

Delhi: Farmers gear up for Republic Day tractor rally

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Tractors from Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan have also reached on Tikri border between Delhi-Haryana as the farmers sit in for protest for nearly two months. The move comes as Delhi Police formally granted permission for the rally on January 26, assigning them routes for the same.

No breakfast, only dal-rice on the way. How 30,000 farmers reached Mumbai

No breakfast, only dal-rice on the way. How 30,000 farmers reached Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'All these farmers and tribals were told to bring their own wood and ration to cook food during the march.'

Mumbai's 'Shaheen Bagh' protests continue on Day 2

Mumbai's 'Shaheen Bagh' protests continue on Day 2

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

At least 100 women have been sitting on a side road in Nagpada area since January 26 night. One of the protesters said the women are balancing their responsibilities at home while also participating in the protest.

Bal Thackeray lookalike major draw at swearing-in

Bal Thackeray lookalike major draw at swearing-in

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A white shawl draped on his left shoulder, rudraksha beads around his neck, red tilak on the forehead and sporting dark sunglasses, Kantilal Mishra bore a striking similarity to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray who had mesmerised lakhs of Shiv Sainiks.

No dearth of funds to keep protests on at Ramlila

No dearth of funds to keep protests on at Ramlila

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

From medicines to medical check-ups; air-coolers at the Maidan to the overhead waterproof tents; from meals to snacks everything at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi is being taken care of by protestors themselves. Contributions, both in the form of cash and service, are pouring in at Ramlila Maidan for the Anna Hazare-led anti-corruption protests.

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Is the BJP behind Pappu Yadav's arrest?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Why MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy and his party, the BJP, are angry with Pappu Yadav.

Will waive farmers' loans if voted to power: Rahul

Will waive farmers' loans if voted to power: Rahul

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Gandhi said that he had already told the chief ministers of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh that these states should take the lead in ushering in the second Green Revolution.

'No one cares about cricket in the Mumbai Cricket Association'

'No one cares about cricket in the Mumbai Cricket Association'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The campaigning for the Mumbai Cricket Association's biennial elections, on October 18, is approaching the slog overs, and 'Cricket First', which is still at the crease, is launching a fantastic assault, promising voters the best possible value for their votes.

PIX: How 'Brand Anna' prospers near Ramlila Ground

PIX: How 'Brand Anna' prospers near Ramlila Ground

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Toral Varia and Rajesh Karkera visit Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi and find that Anna Hazare is the new brand being marketed by street vendors.

'As long as he can, Hazare will continue the fast'

'As long as he can, Hazare will continue the fast'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Arvind Kejriwal, a close aide of Anna Hazare, said on Thursday morning that it may not be possible for thr activist to launch his protest from the Ramlila Ground as the venue was full of mud and needed to be cleaned up.

Farm laws repeal: Who Won, Who Lost

Farm laws repeal: Who Won, Who Lost

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Modi has certainly pulled back, and his political capital -- dependent as it is on an image that he knows best and never retreats -- may have taken a bit of a beating. But, equally, it is hard to say that the protesters have 'won', argues Mihir S Sharma.

Indian football: Jamshedpur steal a point from Chennaiyin

Indian football: Jamshedpur steal a point from Chennaiyin

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Monday

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The win took the Highlanders to the second spot with eight points as they remained unbeaten from four matches.

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Fandom of Kejriwal, who led the AAP to a scintillating win in the February 8 polls bagging 62 of the 70 seats, was visible as people chose innovative ways to express their sentiments at the venue that was transformed into a sea of colours as the crowd waved party flags and the tricolours.

'Why can't BJP government waive our loans?'

'Why can't BJP government waive our loans?'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'I hope that by seeing us in such huge numbers the government will get scared and agree to our demands.'

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Chants of Jai Hind, cries of the beloved: Manipur martyrs cremated

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Cries of 'Jai Hind' rent the air as a large number of people bid a final adieu to Colonel Viplav Tripathi, his wife and five-year-old son, who were killed in a terrorist attack in Manipur two days ago, in their hometown Raigarh in Chhattisgarh on Monday.

Bhim Army chief arrested after clashes over temple

Bhim Army chief arrested after clashes over temple

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The protest by Dalits against the demolition of a Ravidas temple in the Tughlakabad area of Delhi turned violent on Wednesday night, leaving several people, including policemen, injured.

Kejriwal's supporters stopped on way to Delhi CM's house

Kejriwal's supporters stopped on way to Delhi CM's house

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The police on Monday stopped activists led by Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Admi Party from marching to Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit's residence to deliver around eight lakh letters they claimed to have collected from Delhiites who have decided not to pay electricity bills.

When politicians made a mockery of the farmers' protest

When politicians made a mockery of the farmers' protest

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

None of them who took to the dais at the farmers' morcha spoke about the Forest Rights Act, lack of irrigation facilities, minimum support price, and under-employment among the tribals, issues dear to the agitationists, says Prasanna D Zore.

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

'Independence came early because of the Naval Mutiny'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'These naval sailors should have been given due respect as freedom fighters.' 'February 18, 1946 should be as important as January 26 because that date changed everything.'

A red traffic signal that proved lucky for many motorists

A red traffic signal that proved lucky for many motorists

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Before the signal turned green, the bridge came down along with people on it, said an eyewitness.

Patna blasts: BJP observes Anti-Terrorism Day on 1st anniversary

Patna blasts: BJP observes Anti-Terrorism Day on 1st anniversary

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday will hold silent protests across Bihar to mark the first anniversary of the Patna blasts during Narendra Modi's 'Hunkar' rally last year.

Pictures: When Tibet moved to Bodh Gaya

Pictures: When Tibet moved to Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

'We are happy China has failed to disrupt the Kalachakra Puja by its repressive measures in Tibet; many Tibetans have come to attend the Puja.'

Kerala cancels grand elephant festival Thrissur Pooram

Kerala cancels grand elephant festival Thrissur Pooram

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The annual Thrissur Pooram, billed as the mother of all temple festivals in Kerala, will not be held this year in the wake of the nationwide lockdown, the Kerala government said on Wednesday. The iconic festival, known for the parade of richly caparisoned jumbos, performance of traditional music ensembles and a sea of cheering people, was to be held at the sprawling Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur city on May 2 this year.

Mumbai police order probe into 'hate poem' by inspector

Mumbai police order probe into 'hate poem' by inspector

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The Mumbai police has ordered an enquiry into a controversial poem published in the force's in-house magazine about last year's Azad Maidan protesters.

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal runs his party with the proverbial iron fist and has learnt to temper his aggression, say people close to him.

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference at the AAP headquarters, senior party leader Manish Sisodia, who was the deputy chief minister in the outgoing government, said the cabinet ministers will also take oath along with Kejriwal.

Auto Expo moves to Noida

Auto Expo moves to Noida

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The move is to avoid a clash with the Detroit Auto Show and unavailability of Pragati Maidan.

Watch out for Yashasvi Jaiswal in world cricket!

Watch out for Yashasvi Jaiswal in world cricket!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

'I will get an opportunity to talk about my game with big stars like Ben Stokes, Steve Smith, Jos Buttler.' 'I hope to learn a few things from them and I am confident of doing well,' says the top-scorer in the Under-19 World Cup who will play for the Rajasthan Royals this IPL.

Satyapal Singh new Mumbai police commissioner

Satyapal Singh new Mumbai police commissioner

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik, who was facing flak over the August 11 Azad Maidan violence in the city, has been transferred, Home Minister R R Patil said on Thursday.