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ICC chairman Shah performs Ganga Puja in Haridwar

ICC chairman Shah performs Ganga Puja in Haridwar

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Shah, who is currently in India, was seen performing the Puja alongside his family.

Soha, Kareena Celebrate #Children'sDay

Soha, Kareena Celebrate #Children'sDay

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

It's Children's Day and the tiny tots are celebrating on social media with their star parents!

India 'motivated' to make impact at Women's Jr WC

India 'motivated' to make impact at Women's Jr WC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'I am very happy with the squad and the way they are playing at this moment.'

Historic! Transgender Teams Debut in Jamshedpur League

Historic! Transgender Teams Debut in Jamshedpur League

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Football is such a beautiful sport, and for the first time, I felt like I wasn't being seen for my gender, but for my game.'

Ganesh Puja Recipes From 6 States

Ganesh Puja Recipes From 6 States

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Elephant God's big day is here on the morrow. Lord Ganesha will be feted all over India but especially in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He needs to be fed too...

'Kuldeep Sengar Does Not Deserve Any Mercy'

'Kuldeep Sengar Does Not Deserve Any Mercy'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

'When the accused has a past record demonstrating unprecedented and unmatched criminality and perversion, I believe the interests of justice would have been better served if such a person remained behind bars.'

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Diwali added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India's Deepavali (Diwali), the festival of light, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during a meeting held at the Red Fort in Delhi.

Cong-RJD combine stood for 5 'Ks': Modi's jungle raj attack

Cong-RJD combine stood for 5 'Ks': Modi's jungle raj attack

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Modi accused Congress and RJD leaders of insulting 'Chhathi Maiyya' to gain votes in the Bihar elections.

Kajol's Beautiful Sindoor Khela

Kajol's Beautiful Sindoor Khela

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Kajol, daughter Nysa Devgan, sister Tanisha Mukerji participated in the Sindoor Khela ceremony at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja.

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

How A Silk Sari Started A Fashion Revolution

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'Women weavers are hardworking, open to learning, resilient.' 'They finish their cooking, housework, puja, then they come to weave.' 'They care about design. They care about beauty.'

A Special Puja For Pahalgam Victims

A Special Puja For Pahalgam Victims

Rediff.com3 May 2025

On Shankara Jayanti, Friday, May 2, 2025, Mahamandaleshwar Swami Sri Sri Vishwatamanand Saraswati and other sadhus conducted a special puja at the Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar for victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. They also prayed for peace and the long life of India's soldiers.

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Messi Returns To India But Won't Kick A Ball

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.

Modi Performs Maa Durga Aarti

Modi Performs Maa Durga Aarti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Glimpses of Prime Minister Narendra Modi participating in the Durga Puja celebrations at Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi on the occasion of Maha Ashtami on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

SC upholds dismissal of Christian officer for refusing to enter temple

SC upholds dismissal of Christian officer for refusing to enter temple

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Describing the act as the 'grossest kind of indiscipline', the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a former Christian officer's plea challenging his termination from the armed forces, after he allegedly refused to participate in regimental religious activities at the sanctum sanctorum of a temple at a place of his posting.

Suhana, Shilpa, Bipasha: Ladies In Red

Suhana, Shilpa, Bipasha: Ladies In Red

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Bollywood actresses amp up the glamour this festive season.

'Ram rajya should come': Delhi govt allows loudspeakers till midnight

'Ram rajya should come': Delhi govt allows loudspeakers till midnight

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Delhi government on Monday permitted the use of loudspeakers and public address systems till midnight during Ramlila, Durga Puja, Dussehra and related events.

BJP files complaint against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM

BJP files complaint against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during recent rallies in Bihar.

Non-metro cities fuel India's online Diwali sales

Non-metro cities fuel India's online Diwali sales

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Non-metro cities drove this year's online Diwali shopping boom, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total e-commerce volume, with tier 3 cities contributing over 50 per cent, according to industry data. As per the industry data analysis of over 4.25 crore shipments by logistics intelligence platform ClickPost, these regions now represent the fastest and largest drivers of festive e-commerce, solidifying non-metro India's role as the epicentre of order volumes and growth.

The 'Wonders Of The World' Golu

The 'Wonders Of The World' Golu

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Please continue to e-mail your festive pictures and stories to getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: Navratri, Durga Puja, Golu 2025). Don't forget to include your name and location. We will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

Chalo, Let's Dance The Garba!

Chalo, Let's Dance The Garba!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Please e-mail your festive pictures and stories to getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: Navratri, Durga Puja, Golu 2025). Don't forget to include your name and location. We will publish the best photographs on Rediff.

'I want to thank Maa Durga...'

'I want to thank Maa Durga...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Fondly remembering for his memorable spells at Eden Gardens, the former cricketer expressed gratitude towards the city and its people, saying he would forever cherish his bond with Kolkata.

Alia, Hrithik, Ajay Devgn At Durga Pandal

Alia, Hrithik, Ajay Devgn At Durga Pandal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Movie stars arrived at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal to seek blessings, partake in the bhog and serve it.

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Trucker abduction: Khedkar's mother unleashed dogs on police team

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The mother of a former IAS probationer is accused of helping suspects in a truck driver's abduction escape and unleashing dogs on police in Pune.

'Lights... Love... And A Little Bit Of Magic'

'Lights... Love... And A Little Bit Of Magic'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Instagram is sure looking pretty these days, as actresses glam up the feeds in their Diwali ensembles and share beautiful wishes.

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

'For FY26, We Expect Corporate Loan Book Upto Rs 4 Tn'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

'We currently have new proposals worth Rs 1.48 trillion in the pipeline.'

'Governments Must Change Every 5 Years'

'Governments Must Change Every 5 Years'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

As Bihar goes to the polls in two weeks, locals speak about what the election means to them in the shadow of a devastating flood in Saran, Bihar.

How Ananya, Sonakshi, Yami Celebrated Diwali

How Ananya, Sonakshi, Yami Celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Bollywood families celebrated Diwali and created memories on social media.

RJD pointed a katta at Cong's head: Modi in Bihar

RJD pointed a katta at Cong's head: Modi in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday claimed that the Congress had been unwilling to accept Tejashwi Yadav as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) chief ministerial candidate and relented only after the Rashtriya Janata Dal pointed a 'katta', an unlicensed country-made gun, at its head.

UP priest threatened over 'Hanuman Chalisa' on loudspeaker

UP priest threatened over 'Hanuman Chalisa' on loudspeaker

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Police in Varanasi have arrested two men for allegedly threatening a temple priest for playing the Hanuman Chalisa on a loudspeaker.

SEE: Rahul jumps into muddy pond, interacts with Bihar fishermen

SEE: Rahul jumps into muddy pond, interacts with Bihar fishermen

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday jumped into a muddy pond in Bihar and interacted with fishermen present at the spot, whom he told that they always had his back.

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the 2022 UPSC civil services examination for availing reservation benefits. She has refuted all the allegations against her.

At Athiya, Rahul's Grih Pravesh

At Athiya, Rahul's Grih Pravesh

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul's grih pravesh puja was all about love, tradition, and togetherness

Dada, Lara Celebrate Durga Puja

Dada, Lara Celebrate Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Cricket legends Sourav Ganguly and Brian Lara joined the Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata on Sunday.

Kajol Celebrates Durga Pooja With Nysa, Yug

Kajol Celebrates Durga Pooja With Nysa, Yug

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Bollywood's Bengali ladies are enjoying Durga Puja as seen from these weekend pictures from the North Bengal Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal.

Bihar Polls: Makhana Turns Into Political Hot Potato

Bihar Polls: Makhana Turns Into Political Hot Potato

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

As it gains commercial viability, the food will likely become a powerful political currency.

Fresh violence in Cuttack, internet suspended for 24 hours

Fresh violence in Cuttack, internet suspended for 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Cuttack remains tense following violence during a Durga idol immersion procession. Internet services are suspended, and political leaders appeal for communal harmony.

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

'BJP Isn't Undefeatable In North India, But...'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'...the electoral playing field is tilted significantly in its favour.'

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Kali Puja Has Kolkata's Heart

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Ma Durga might be the city's most celebrated annual visitor, but Kali is the resident Goddess, notes Sandip Roy.

Navratri Pix: Golus From San Francisco And Bengaluru

Navratri Pix: Golus From San Francisco And Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Please continue to e-mail your festive pictures and stories to getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: Navratri, Durga Puja, Golu 2025). Don't forget to include your name and location. We will publish the best photographs on Rediff.