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Cricketers Offer Prayers At Mahakaleshwar Temple

Cricketers Offer Prayers At Mahakaleshwar Temple

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Following India's victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Holkar stadium in Indore on Sunday, January 14, 2024, Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi worshipped at the Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain.

New idol of Ram Lalla placed in sanctum sanctorum

New idol of Ram Lalla placed in sanctum sanctorum

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The new idol of Lord Ram was placed Thursday afternoon in the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple, ahead of the consecration ceremony set to take place on January 22.

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Consecration at 12.20 pm on Jan 22, no darshan on 20-21

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday announced that the idol of Lord Ram will be placed at its position at the 'garbh griha' of the temple on January 18 and Pran Pratishtha will take place at 12.20 pm on January 22.

FIRST LOOK: Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya after consecration

FIRST LOOK: Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya after consecration

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The idol of Ram Lalla was unveiled on Monday at Shri Ram Janmaboomi Temple in Ayodhya in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Manu's efforts, Jaspal's blessings behind bronze win'

'Manu's efforts, Jaspal's blessings behind bronze win'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Paris Olympics bronze medallist shooter Manu Bhaker's father, Ram Kishan, says expect more success from his daughter in the days to come.

Gangster Sandeep weds 'Madam Minz', returns to Tihar

Gangster Sandeep weds 'Madam Minz', returns to Tihar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Once a wanted criminal with a reward of Rs 7 lakh on his head, Sandeep from Sonipat got a six-hour parole for his wedding from a Delhi court.

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.

Won't allow child marriage in Assam till I am alive: Himanta

Won't allow child marriage in Assam till I am alive: Himanta

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Members of the Congress and AIUDF, protesting against a Cabinet decision to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, staged walkouts later.

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rituals begin in Ayodhya ahead of Ram Temple event

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Adityanath spent hours reviewing the arrangements for the ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi, where the temple will be constructed following the go-ahead last year by the Supreme Court.

Cyber criminals' latest target: Ayodhya!

Cyber criminals' latest target: Ayodhya!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has sent a high-level team to Ayodhya to deal with cyber threats ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple in the historical town on January 22.

Thousands join Mukhtar Ansari's funeral in Ghazipur

Thousands join Mukhtar Ansari's funeral in Ghazipur

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The body was brought to the family's ancestral burial ground, about half a km from their residence, where a grave was dug on Friday near that of Mukhtar Ansari's parents.

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata. Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the in-your-face celebrity status, celebration of wealth and pursuit of importance many of liberalised India's rich, love, notes Shyam G Menon.

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi mosque cellar

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud also sought response of priest Shailendra Kumar Pathak Vyas by April 30 on the plea of the mosque committee.

'Halwa' ceremony over; stage set for Nirmalaji's 7th Budget

'Halwa' ceremony over; stage set for Nirmalaji's 7th Budget

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for preparation of Union Budget 2024-25 to be unveiled on July 23 in Lok Sabha. The ceremony is a ritual in which traditional dessert 'halwa' is prepared and served to officials and staff members of the finance ministry who are involved in the preparation of the Budget.

6 years after interfaith marriage, U'khand man moves SC for wife's return

6 years after interfaith marriage, U'khand man moves SC for wife's return

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A bench headed by the then Chief Justice, Dipak Misra, had on May 17, 2018 allowed the woman to go back to her parents, who claimed the 'nikahnama' furnished by Danish was fake and that he had abducted their daughter.

Indrani out of jail for a day to perform father's post-death rituals

Indrani out of jail for a day to perform father's post-death rituals

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The court had rejected Indrani's plea for interim bail to visit her hometown Guwahati.

NCERT axes caste-based discrimination in Class 6 books

NCERT axes caste-based discrimination in Class 6 books

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

There are tweaks in references to B R Ambedkar's experience about the discrimination.

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Gujarat was labelled Hindutva's crucible and Modi was to become the chief 'chemist'. A revealing political saga excerpted from Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's The Demolition, the Verdict and the Temple: The Definitive Book on the Ram Mandir Project.

Why Ayodhya's Ram temple to be shut for 1 hr every day

Why Ayodhya's Ram temple to be shut for 1 hr every day

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Since January 23, the deity was woken up at 4 am for morning rituals. It takes around two hours before devotees are allowed to have 'darshan' and it continues till 10 pm.

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

On August 13, Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeswari Temple and reached out to the distressed Hindu community members in the wake of attacks on the minority communities.

A Day In Raashii's Life

A Day In Raashii's Life

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

As Raashii Khanna gets ready for her next big release, Yodha, on March 15, Namrata Thakker takes a look at her life behind the camera.

T20 WC: Who will make semis?

T20 WC: Who will make semis?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

South Africa and India have advanced as the two other teams unbeaten in the group stage though both had their struggles in the United States leg of the tournament.

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States.

Ram Lalla's eyes can't be revealed before...: Chief priest

Ram Lalla's eyes can't be revealed before...: Chief priest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

If the eyes can be seen, an investigation should be done on who revealed the eyes and how the pictures of the idol are going viral'

Deadlock over swearing-in of TMC MLAs continues as guv leaves for Delhi

Deadlock over swearing-in of TMC MLAs continues as guv leaves for Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

After West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose refused to concede to their request that their swearing-in be held in the assembly, two newly elected Trinamool Congress legislators held a protest on Wednesday on the assembly premises.

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, who was elected for a record fourth consecutive term and fifth overall term this year, was always admired by her supporters as "Iron Lady", before the dramatic development that abruptly ended her 15-year-rule in Bangladesh.

With havan and namaz, world prays for Chandrayaan-3

With havan and namaz, world prays for Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Regardless of religious boundaries, individuals are coming together to lend their support to the Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Chief Imam faces fatwa for attending Ayodhya ceremony

Chief Imam faces fatwa for attending Ayodhya ceremony

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi also said that from the day of the event, he has been getting abuse and 'threats on phone calls' from a section of people.

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Is Tamil Nadu Heading For A Jallikattu 2.0 Moment?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The recent 'revelation' by TN fishers freed by Sri Lanka after they had paid up Lankan rupees 50,000 each in fines, that their hair was tonsured in prison and they were forced to remove their garments other than the underpants, and were also made to clean toilets, as if with vengeance, has touched a raw nerve this time, just as another issue or issues had done it ahead of the Jallikattu protests, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'Are we expected to merely sit outside and applaud when the prime minister installs the idol of Ram Lalla?

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque's plea over temple suits

SC to hear Gyanvapi mosque's plea over temple suits

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an appeal of the Gyanvapi management committee against an Allahabad High Court order which held that lawsuits for "restoration" of a temple where the mosque stands in Varanasi are maintainable.

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that as many as 1,301 people died during the Hajj pilgrimage, with 'numerous cases' due to heat stress and 'unauthorised' trips accounting for over four out of five of the deaths, CNN reported.

Mithali Raj receives invitation to Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha'

Mithali Raj receives invitation to Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Legendary Indian batter Mithali Raj on Thursday received an invitation to attend the Ram Temple 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on January 22.

When Smriti Irani Performed Dhunuchi Naach

When Smriti Irani Performed Dhunuchi Naach

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Smriti Irani's mother is Bengali so it wasn't surprising to see the minister perform the dhunuchi naach at a Durga Puja pandal on New Delhi's Pandara Road on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

Life Is Strange!

Life Is Strange!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

When we have people around us, we shirk from telling them how we truly feel, and once they are gone, we are filled with regret for not having found the time or the words to communicate what we felt, notes Aarti David.

Dahi Handi Images To Warm Your Heart

Dahi Handi Images To Warm Your Heart

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, on the eve of Janmashtami, visually impaired children perform Dahi Handi -- the ritual of breaking a pot of curd as once Lord Krishna did in Mathura.

The Kerala Story Actor Pranay Pachauri Weds

The Kerala Story Actor Pranay Pachauri Weds

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Kerala Story actor Pranay Pachauri got married to screenwriter Sehaj Maini on December 9.

Shriya Saran's Time Out With Daughter Radha

Shriya Saran's Time Out With Daughter Radha

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Shriya Saran shares a series of pictures, from 2021 to 2023, and is extremely grateful for her daughter.