News for 'satyagraha'

Scindia on 72-hour 'satyagraha' in farmers' support

Scindia on 72-hour 'satyagraha' in farmers' support

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The scion of the erstwhile Gwalior dynasty garlanded the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on the stage before sitting on the 'satyagraha'.

Wang-Marathwadi dam: Villagers on 'jal satyagraha'

Wang-Marathwadi dam: Villagers on 'jal satyagraha'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Residents of several villages in Maharashtra Chief minister Prithviraj Chavan's home district Satara are on a 'jal satyagraha', demanding rehabilitation of those affected by Wang-Marathwadi dam project.

Ramdev's fast a five-star 'satyagraha': Digvijay

Ramdev's fast a five-star 'satyagraha': Digvijay

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Hitting out at yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast against corruption, Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Saturday described it as a 'five star satyagraha'.

Prashant Kishor floats Jan Suraaj Party, vows to end liquor ban

Prashant Kishor floats Jan Suraaj Party, vows to end liquor ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The party was floated exactly two years after Kishor had embarked on a more than 3,000-km-long 'padayatra' of the state.

Music review: Satyagraha's classical theme works

Music review: Satyagraha's classical theme works

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Satyagraha album starts on a promising note but its culmination isn't as thumping as one would expected, writes Joginder Tuteja.

Review: Satyagraha fails miserably

Review: Satyagraha fails miserably

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Prakash Jha delivers a potion that is but a terrible hodgepodge of his earlier films.

Review: Satyagraha makes you cry at times

Review: Satyagraha makes you cry at times

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Satyagraha attempts to speak about important issues but ends up over-simplifying them.

Ajay Devgn: I am really happy that Satyagraha worked

Ajay Devgn: I am really happy that Satyagraha worked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The actor talks about the success of his latest film.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi to fast indefinitely if...

Delhi water crisis: Atishi to fast indefinitely if...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Wednesday said that she has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the water crisis in the national capital and threatened to go on an indefinite strike from June 21 if the issue is not resolved within a couple of days.

Baba Ramdev resumes 'satyagraha' in Haridwar

Baba Ramdev resumes 'satyagraha' in Haridwar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who was bundled out of Delhi, on Sunday resumed his agitation against corruption in Haridwar after he was denied permission to enter Uttar Pradesh to continue his protest.

BJP's seven-day satyagraha begins

BJP's seven-day satyagraha begins

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Advani unfurled the Tricolour to mark the launch of the campaign.

Take This FUN Bollywood Quiz

Take This FUN Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

BJP to organise Satyagraha against terrorism in Ka

BJP to organise Satyagraha against terrorism in Ka

Rediff.com4 Jun 2006

"The UPA government has no political will and courage to avert the impending danger of migration of Hindus from Jammu and Kashmir," Naidu said.

Indian workers threaten satyagraha in US

Indian workers threaten satyagraha in US

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Over 100 Indian workers, who allegedly faced 'slave-like treatment' in a Mississippi shipyard and unhelpful attitude from the embassy here, have threatened to stage a satyagraha in Washington if New Delhi does not take up their cause with the US government. The protesters, who launched a 'long march' from New Orleans to Washington -- a distance of 1,500 km, on Tuesday, alleged that the Indian government failed to protect them.

Satyagraha that failed to draw masses

Satyagraha that failed to draw masses

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

People of Indian-origin were conspicuous by their absence.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins indefinite fast

Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins indefinite fast

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Friday began her indefinite hunger strike in south Delhi's Bhogal to press on her demand for more water from Haryana.

'Satyagraha has essence of Nirbhaya, Gandhi, Anna Hazare'

'Satyagraha has essence of Nirbhaya, Gandhi, Anna Hazare'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The team behind Prakash Jha's new film launched a new song from the movie.

The Sari Satyagraha

The Sari Satyagraha

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

A short story by an award-winning writer.

'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

'Modi Is Totally Ignorant About Mahatma Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'Modi will do himself a favour if he starts studying about Mahatma Gandhi.' 'I feel pity that we have a PM who has no idea of our own history.'

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Modi, who was wearing a 'Mujib Jacket' as tribute to Bangladesh's Father of the Nation, said that Bangabandhu's leadership and bravery had ensured that no power could enslave Bangladesh.

Congress to launch month-long stir against Rahul's disqualification

Congress to launch month-long stir against Rahul's disqualification

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The agitational programmes include the 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' starting from Red Fort on Tuesday and a series of press conferences in 35 major cities across the country on March 28 and 29.

Has Dictatorship Come to This Country?: Sakshi Malik

Has Dictatorship Come to This Country?: Sakshi Malik

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Delhi Police file cases against protesting wrestlers, sparking outrage over use of force

Want to join Anna's satyagraha?: Vow to never join politics

Want to join Anna's satyagraha?: Vow to never join politics

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The 80-year-old anti-corruption crusader, whose previous agitation propelled many leaders, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to the national limelight has decided that those who wish to associate with him now will have to swear in an affidavit that they will not join politics in future.

Why Goa's lifeguards are on satyagraha

Why Goa's lifeguards are on satyagraha

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The Goa government on Wednesday said it was monitoring the situation on the beaches in the wake of strike by lifeguards which entered its second day, even as 361 lifeguards were arrested after they took out a protest march defying prohibitory orders.

Congress to hold silent protest at Gandhi statue in support of Rahul

Congress to hold silent protest at Gandhi statue in support of Rahul

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Venugopal said not just the Congress but the entire nation has "condemned this erroneous conviction and disqualification, and resolved to stand by Rahul in this noble fight".

Cong launches 'Jay Jawan' campaign against Agnipath for justice to 1.5L youths

Cong launches 'Jay Jawan' campaign against Agnipath for justice to 1.5L youths

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Gandhi launched the campaign on the eighteenth day of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Bihar.

Sidda, DKS in silent protest over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

Sidda, DKS in silent protest over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

This comes days after the party stated it would move the Supreme Court after the Gujarat high court refused to stay Gandhi's conviction in a 2019 defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remarks.

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Ae Watan Mere Watan Review: Radio Ga Ga!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Ae Watan Mere Watan tries to get a grasp on the mind of youngsters, shaped by the words of inspiring leaders, committed to the cause of independent India. It's significant because their support isn't based on 'andh bhakti', but leadership that encourages questions, observes Sukanya Verma.

VP Dhankhar compares Modi with Mahatma Gandhi, sparks row

VP Dhankhar compares Modi with Mahatma Gandhi, sparks row

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'The people decide who is a purush, yugpurush and a mahapurush'

My Days With The Mahatma

My Days With The Mahatma

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'The sudden arrests and detentions of all Working Committee members led to mass satyagraha.' 'I found myself helpless as the source of my income, from which I sent a portion to my parents in the village, had suddenly stopped.'

Wrestlers slam rumours of withdrawing from protests

Wrestlers slam rumours of withdrawing from protests

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia asserted that none of the protesting wrestlers have backed down.

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

SP joins Cong in protest against Sanjay Gandhi hospital closure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Samajwadi Party district chief Ram Udit Yadav joined the dharna by the Congress members at the office of the chief medical officer, around 12 km from the hospital.

Modi will die Hitler's death: Cong leader

Modi will die Hitler's death: Cong leader

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Congress, however, distanced itself from the statement made at the party's 'Satyagraha' protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against the Centre's Agnipath scheme, saying it does not endorse any indecent remarks against the prime minister.

I apologise for RS seat row, no tapasya bigger than Rahul's: Pawan Khera

I apologise for RS seat row, no tapasya bigger than Rahul's: Pawan Khera

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday apologised for his tapasya tweet after not getting a Rajya Sabha nomination from his party last year, saying he did so in "selfishness" but has realised his mistake drawing inspiration from Rahul Gandhi who "shuns power" and continues his 'tapasya'.

Cong backs anti-Agnipath protesters, urges youth to identify fake patriots

Cong backs anti-Agnipath protesters, urges youth to identify fake patriots

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

She alleged the new military recruitment scheme would be destructive for the youth and the Army.

Rahul rubs it in: Annadatas have made arrogance bow its head

Rahul rubs it in: Annadatas have made arrogance bow its head

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The country's annadatas have made "arrogance bow its head" through satyagraha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday and described the Centre's decision to repeal the farm laws as a "victory against injustice".

Wrestlers protest for 22 days, IOA finally takes action

Wrestlers protest for 22 days, IOA finally takes action

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The WFI said it has no issues in obeying the IOA order since they were already co-operating with the authorities.

Quiz: Can You GUESS These Movies?

Quiz: Can You GUESS These Movies?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.