News for 'saraswati'

Cairn Energy strikes oil, gas in Rajasthan

Cairn Energy strikes oil, gas in Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Britain's Cairn Energy Plc has struck oil and gas in Rajasthan, the fourth discovery by the British firm, in the block which borders Gujarat.

Kanchi seer discuses 'conversions' with evangelist

Kanchi seer discuses 'conversions' with evangelist

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

He told Paul Dinakaran that some people were misleading the minority community on the issue to gain political mileage.

Cairn Energy strikes oil in Rajasthan

Cairn Energy strikes oil in Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

Scottish explorer Cairn Energy has struck an estimated 20 million tonnes of oil and gas reserves in Rajasthan.

PHOTOS: Treasures of India

PHOTOS: Treasures of India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

When you think of Indian Maharajas of yore what is the one thing that comes to mind? Jewels! And that is exactly what the world will witness at Christie's, New York during its upcoming auction -- "Maharajas and Mughal Magnificence". The "unprecedented group" of objects is from The Al Thani Collection of the royal family of Qatar. It is expected to see competitive bidding from across the globe. As per Christie's, this collection is poised to be the most valuable auction of jewellery and jewelled objects. The current record is held by The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, which totals $144 million (Rs 1,003 crore). Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's jade hilted dagger, the priceless jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, and a string of pearls belonging to Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur are among the 400 royal artefacts that would be auctioned on Wednesday. Here's a glimpse of the astounding jewels that will be auctioned.

Harivanshrai Bachchan's ashes immersed at Sangam

Harivanshrai Bachchan's ashes immersed at Sangam

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Thousands were on the banks as Amitabh immersed the ashes at Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati meet.

India Open boxing: Shiva, Mary Kom make semis

India Open boxing: Shiva, Mary Kom make semis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

M C Mary Kom (51kg) and Shiva Thapa (60kg) were among the prominent names assured of medals as the host nation continued to dominate the ring in the US $100,000 India Open boxing tournament for men and women, in Delhi, on Tuesday.

After Dharma Sansad diktat, Sai Baba idol removed from Valsad temple

After Dharma Sansad diktat, Sai Baba idol removed from Valsad temple

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

A Sai Baba idol was moved from a temple in Valsad and kept 'safe' in the basement after a resolution to this effect was passed in the recently concluded Dharma Sansad (Religious Convention) held in Chhattisgarh.

Back to the courtroom yet again

Back to the courtroom yet again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

All should accept excavation outcome: Kanchi seer

All should accept excavation outcome: Kanchi seer

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

‘God is still existing in the site. Now he is in a makeshift hut. Later, he will be installed in a temple,’ Jayendra Saraswati.

Odisha: Top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda arrested

Odisha: Top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda arrested

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

In a major achievement for Odisha police, top Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda wanted in over 60 criminal cases, has been arrested prompting Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to appeal to Naxals to eschew violence and join the mainstream

The Best Films of Manorama

The Best Films of Manorama

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Eight reasons why we've loved Manorama Aachi.

Is yoga a 'Hindu' practice?

Is yoga a 'Hindu' practice?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

In an age of patents and intellectual property rights, it would be improper to deny that yoga comes from the Hindu tradition, says Sankrant Sanu.

Modi: The Mission Impossible Man

Modi: The Mission Impossible Man

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'The story of how Modi won a re-election in the face of severe agrarian crisis, mounting unemployment, looming economic crisis, is the story of how the power of the message can be put to devastating effect in the hands of a strong leader,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Ayodhya does not need mosque: Shankaracharya

Ayodhya does not need mosque: Shankaracharya

Rediff.com6 Jul 2003

"It (mosque) should be built where it is required....It is not required in Ayodhya where people are already worshipping...," the seer told NDTV 24X7.

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.

Kanchi seer need not be Ayodhya referee: Centre

Kanchi seer need not be Ayodhya referee: Centre

Rediff.com30 May 2003

'We don't want him to get embroiled in any controversy,' Minister of State for Home Swami Chinmayananda said.

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The list of the prestigious Padma Awards 2016 awardees is out and superstar Rajnikanth is set to be honoured with the nation's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

2 Shankaracharyas to campaign against Modi in Varanasi

2 Shankaracharyas to campaign against Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Two key Hindu religious leaders will campaign against Narendra Modi in the holy city of Varanasi from where the BJP's prime ministerial candidate is contesting the Lok Sabha election.

BJP won't succumb to RSS pressure on Ram temple

BJP won't succumb to RSS pressure on Ram temple

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'The saffron party is under pressure from RSS and other Hindutva quarters to move swiftly on construction of Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.'

After Dwarka seer's lashing, Modi calls for end to 'Har Har Modi' slogan

After Dwarka seer's lashing, Modi calls for end to 'Har Har Modi' slogan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Modi's tweet comes after Shankaracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati objected to the slogan being used in favour of BP's PM candidate

UPA didn't allow me to rebuild Kedarnath as Gujarat CM: Modi

UPA didn't allow me to rebuild Kedarnath as Gujarat CM: Modi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

As chief minister of Gujarat, he said he had offered to take the responsibility of reconstructing areas surrounding the temple when the tragedy had struck in 2013, killing thousands of people.

Shiney Ahuja to make acting comeback with a Bhatt film?

Shiney Ahuja to make acting comeback with a Bhatt film?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The troubled actor recently reached out to Mahesh Bhatt for work.

Sangam turns into biggest confluence of human faith as 5 cr take dip

Sangam turns into biggest confluence of human faith as 5 cr take dip

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Traditionally the biggest of all the sacred bathing days in the 50-day long Mela, Mauni Amavasya this time holds greater significance as it falls on a Monday and that too during the Kumbh - a rather rare combination on many accounts.

Digvijaya booked for 'cops radicalising Muslim youth' remark

Digvijaya booked for 'cops radicalising Muslim youth' remark

Rediff.com4 May 2017

He had alleged that 'Telangana police has set up a bogus ISIS site which is radicalising Muslim youths'.

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Lakhs of devotees attend Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath at Puri

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other dignitaries greeted the people on Lord Jagannath's annual car festival.

'Beti Bachao' campaign is need of the hour: Big B @ Modi gala

'Beti Bachao' campaign is need of the hour: Big B @ Modi gala

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Bachchan said, "It's time we realise that half of the country's population can't be left behind by making them feel neglected and helpless. They should be equal partners in the country's development."

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

100 bodies recovered from Ganga, Centre seeks info from UP govt

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Curiosity is brewing with recovery of 50 more bodies from river Ganga in Unnao on Wednesday, taking the number of such recoveries over the last few days to 100 and prompting the Centre to ask Uttar Pradesh government what was happening.

Coorg: 50 gorgeous shades of green

Coorg: 50 gorgeous shades of green

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Coffee is a very small part of the magic that envelopes this beautiful land.

The Demons of Fake News

The Demons of Fake News

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Fake news, much like the golden deer in the Ramayana, is leading the world into chaos, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda peppered Jaitley's Budget speech

Quotes from Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda peppered Jaitley's Budget speech

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Jaitley began his speech by saying that today is the auspicious day of Basant Panjami and that "spring is the season of optimism".

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

An Extraordinary Indian passes into the ages

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Jyoti Punwani pays tribute to Syed Feroze Ashraf, the eternal do-gooder who changed the lives of many children.

Sports shorts: Two wins for Yuki in Tashkent Challenger

Sports shorts: Two wins for Yuki in Tashkent Challenger

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Yuki Bhambri advanced to the singles second round of the ATP Tashkent Open and reached the doubles quarter-finals, partnering compatriot Divij Sharan, following an upset victory over the top seeds on Tuesday.

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

India at CWG: Lifters' medal haul continues; shuttlers, boxers unbeaten

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Indian weightlifting juggernaut continued at the Commonwealth Games, with Sanjita Chanu and Deepak Lather adding a gold and bronze to the team's tally, and the shuttlers and boxers staying unbeaten on the second day, in Gold Coast, on Friday.

When Hrithik, Shahid danced to Michael Jackson's tune

When Hrithik, Shahid danced to Michael Jackson's tune

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

More than two decades after Michael Jackson wowed us all with Thriller and Bad, his iconic dance moves continue to inspire Bollywood's best dancers.

How Gurumurthy may change the RBI

How Gurumurthy may change the RBI

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

With his strong views on Bharatiya economics, his appointment to the RBI board may well presage interesting times, says Archis Mohan.

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Folk artist from Chhattisgarh Teejan Bai, Guelleh, Naik and theatre actor from Maharashtra Balwant Moreshwar Purandare will be honoured with Padma Vibushan.

Will build Ram temple without your help: Hindu leaders tell govt

Will build Ram temple without your help: Hindu leaders tell govt

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Hindu religious leaders have said that they will construct the Ram temple at the "Lord's birthplace" in Ayodhya without any political assistance if the Supreme Court gives order in their favour.

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

How Sangh plans to 'decolonise' education

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

The RSS realises that with a majority BJP government at the Centre and in several states, now was the best time to undermine and perhaps outdo the Congress-Left 'stranglehold' over campuses and young minds.

Believe it or not! No Ayodhya or love jihad at RSS meet

Believe it or not! No Ayodhya or love jihad at RSS meet

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The goings-on at the three-day Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh conclave, which is being attended by 390 delegates, are shrouded in secrecy.

Sabarimala verdict brings a new dawn

Sabarimala verdict brings a new dawn

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'What the Sabarimala majority verdict has done is to elevate the principle of equality over all others, including the right to worship, and declared that this will be the litmus test of all practices, and re-emphasise that practices that are ultra vires will be junked,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.