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ASI submits Gyanvapi survey report in court

ASI submits Gyanvapi survey report in court

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Advocate Madan Mohan Yadav, who is representing the Hindu petitioners, said, "The report in sealed cover was placed before the court by the ASI's standing counsel Amit Srivastava."

Gyanvapi 'wazookhana' survey: Verdict on October 21

Gyanvapi 'wazookhana' survey: Verdict on October 21

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

A Varanasi court on Thursday reserved till October 21 its order on a plea seeking inclusion of the Gyanvapi mosque's 'wazookhana' in the ongoing Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey of the mosque complex.

Is Sharmila Nicollet The Best Looking Golfer?

Is Sharmila Nicollet The Best Looking Golfer?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

She's got a great swing and a fabulous style and vice versa.

BJP May Replace Half Its Lok Sabha MPs

BJP May Replace Half Its Lok Sabha MPs

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Amit Shah wants to increase the party's nationwide vote share by at least 10 per cent from the 37.7 per cent it secured five years ago and ensure above 50 per cent vote share in the states where it came close to that benchmark, but couldn't cross it.

First Pictures: Guneet Weds Sunny

First Pictures: Guneet Weds Sunny

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Producer Guneet Monga got married to Sunny Kapoor on December 12.

What Keeps Nimrat Cosy On A Rainy Day?

What Keeps Nimrat Cosy On A Rainy Day?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The actor has many reasons to fall in love with the rains.

When Shivraj Chouhan Celebrated Karwa Chauth

When Shivraj Chouhan Celebrated Karwa Chauth

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

How Karwa Chauth is being celebrated across India.

'Rajiv is not to be blamed, but Congress is to be blamed'

'Rajiv is not to be blamed, but Congress is to be blamed'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Mani Shankar Aiyar says the Congress party and not then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi was responsible for unlocking the Babri Masjid gates and claimed that the "Bharatiya Janata Party-planted" Arun Nehru was behind it.

Condition of Bhim Army chief stable, cops recover attackers' vehicle

Condition of Bhim Army chief stable, cops recover attackers' vehicle

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A bullet grazed Aazad's abdomen when unidentified assailants opened fire at his car in Saharanpur district's Deoband where he had gone to attend a ritual at a supporter's home on Wednesday evening.

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte (retd).

Booking rush in Ayodhya hotels for Ram temple opening

Booking rush in Ayodhya hotels for Ram temple opening

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Taking note of the expected rush for the ceremony, divisional commissioner Gaurav Dayal on Wednesday convened a meeting of hotel owners of Ayodhya in preparation and instructed them to decorate their hotels to give a warm welcome to their guests during the consecration ceremony.

Did Gehlot's Ego Cost Congress Election?

Did Gehlot's Ego Cost Congress Election?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Gehlot made it a Modi versus Gehlot contest. It was for the first time in a northern Indian state where the prime minister had to confront a chief minister.'

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous event, companies are rushing to do their bit and be a part of the mega celebrations. Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters.

Samba Magic grips the City of Joy as Ronaldinho ignites Durga Puja festivities

Samba Magic grips the City of Joy as Ronaldinho ignites Durga Puja festivities

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Wearing his infectious goofy grin, 'Samba Magician' Ronaldinho cast a spell on the football-crazy denizens of Kolkata as his arrival for a two-day visit in Kolkata ushered in an early onset of the Durga Puja festival.

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Two-tonne bell, 1-tonne lamp: Gifts pour in for Ram temple from India, abroad

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

More than 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram from Sita's birthplace in Janakpur in Nepal have arrived in Ayodhya.

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

'From my house, I can see the bombs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'The war has been on for four weeks; the bombings are still on. I can hear it in my house.'

'Church's Alliance With BJP Is Unholy'

'Church's Alliance With BJP Is Unholy'

Rediff.com30 May 2023

'The idea of aligning with different political parties -- parties that are relevant at a particular period -- is opportunistic and unacceptable.'

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

4 months after Balasore train crash, 28 unclaimed bodies cremated

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The process of cremation of unidentified bodies of the train accident which began on Tuesday evening was completed at about 8 am on Wednesday, BMC Mayor Sulochana Das said.

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Has Congress Flunked Ram-Given Revival Opportunity?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Wouldn't it be better to join the celebrations with the vast Hindu majority while at the same time criticising Mr Modi/BJP/RSS for politicising it? notes Shekhar Gupta.

Gehlot questions Shekhawat's court move over Sanjivani scam

Gehlot questions Shekhawat's court move over Sanjivani scam

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Shekhawat has filed a defamation case against Gehlot for accusing him and his family of being involved in the alleged Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society "scam".

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the tribal face of the party, Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, 10 days after the saffron party returned to power after a gap of five years by unseating Congress in the assembly elections.

Modi performs puja at Mahakal temple before corridor inauguration

Modi performs puja at Mahakal temple before corridor inauguration

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Modi, attired in traditional dhoti and gamcha (stole), entered the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord Mahakal temple at around 6 pm.

UP: Woman dies by suicide after being forced to convert to Islam

UP: Woman dies by suicide after being forced to convert to Islam

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The victim had come in contact with the accused a couple of years ago through a social networking site, where he identified himself as Saurabh, the ACP said.

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.'

Recognise The Man In The Suit?

Recognise The Man In The Suit?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Is the gentleman in the suit standing behind Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat who we think it is?

NHRC seeks report from Kerala govt over 'human sacrifice' incident

NHRC seeks report from Kerala govt over 'human sacrifice' incident

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Observing that such incidents cannot be expected in a civilised society, where a human being is killed in the name of a ritual without any fear of law, the NHRC said the right to life of the victims has been grossly violated.

Shah Rukh Greets Fans On Eid

Shah Rukh Greets Fans On Eid

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Like every year, crowds thronged Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan's homes for a special glimpse of the superstars on Eid.

Taali Trailer: Sushmita Looks Flawless And Fiery

Taali Trailer: Sushmita Looks Flawless And Fiery

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Taali is an addition to the small list of films that are willing to offer respect and dignity to a marginalsed and misunderstood community, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists.

Trivandrum airport to halt flights for 'God's passage'

Trivandrum airport to halt flights for 'God's passage'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The airport has been stopping operations and rescheduling flights twice in every year for decades to enable the bi-annual centuries-old ceremonial procession of the famous Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram to pass through the runway.

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Modi's Politics Of The Ram Temple

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi has proved through execution of this event in Ayodhya that amongst all his contemporaries in politics he knows ordinary Indians like none other, notes Sheela Bhatt.

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad injured in gun attack in UP

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad injured in gun attack in UP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The officer added the Saharanpur police has also reached out to its counterpart in adjoining districts to seek their support in the effort to nab the attackers.

Dono Review: Charming Rajveer-Paloma

Dono Review: Charming Rajveer-Paloma

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

There are no great emotional highs or lows in Dono. It is just made up of little moments of normal interactions between young people, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Why Should You Go For Gold Bonds?

Why Should You Go For Gold Bonds?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'It is the best avenue for investors who would like to take long-term exposure to gold.'

Amritpal Singh's wife stopped at Amritsar airport, trying to flee to UK

Amritpal Singh's wife stopped at Amritsar airport, trying to flee to UK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

She was trying to board a flight to London, sources said on Thursday.

'I believe in energy'

'I believe in energy'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'My personal beliefs are my own,' Sara tells the trolls.

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Sunak is in India along with his wife Akshata Murthy to attend the two-day G20 Summit.

Fire erupts at Andhra Pradesh temple, no loss of life

Fire erupts at Andhra Pradesh temple, no loss of life

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Nobody was injured as the devotees had already gone out of the Venugopala Swamy temple premises on a procession as part of the festival in Duvva village in Tanuku mandal.

Asad Ahmad buried in Prayagraj; Atiq fails to attend funeral

Asad Ahmad buried in Prayagraj; Atiq fails to attend funeral

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

A few distant relatives of Atiq and some people of the locality were allowed to go to the graveyard.

What Record Did This Man Set?

What Record Did This Man Set?

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mt Everest for a record 28th time on Tuesday, breaking his own record with the highest number of ascents on the world's highest peak, less than a week after setting it.