News for 'shravan'

Vikas Dubey's close aide killed in encounter, 6 held

Vikas Dubey's close aide killed in encounter, 6 held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Amar Dubey, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was killed in an encounter in Maudaha village in Hamirpur district.

PICS: How India and Nepal celebrate Teej

PICS: How India and Nepal celebrate Teej

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

Dedicated to Goddess Parvati, the festival of Teej is celebrated differently in Nepal and in the various states of India. Here's a quick look at some of them:

Three arrested for Mumbai bridge collapse

Three arrested for Mumbai bridge collapse

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Three employees of a company were on Thursday arrested in connection with the collapse of a portion of an under-construction bridge near the international airport in Mumbai in which three people were killed, the police said.

Pandemic pushes up demand for CT scanners; firms gear up to meet surge

Pandemic pushes up demand for CT scanners; firms gear up to meet surge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Siemens Healthineers, one of the largest manufacturers of made-in-India CT scanners, has sold 80-100 such machines in the last 45 days. The medical technology firm typically sells 250 machines in a year.

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The clothes are made using soft material such as 'makhmal' (velvet). After all, they are for Ram Lalla who is a child. The green dress has been made keeping in mind the day-specific colour, while orange is considered auspicious

Will stay away from politics till December: Bharti

Will stay away from politics till December: Bharti

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Senior BJP Leader Uma Bharti on Saturday said that she had decided to stay away from politics till December, and devote her time to 'Save Ganga' campaign.

Ten Years of Raaz, and the Journey Continues

Ten Years of Raaz, and the Journey Continues

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

With the third film in the series ready to hit the screens, here's looking at the main players of the original.

Meet the world' youngest entrepreneurs

Meet the world' youngest entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

When brothers 12-year-old Shravan Kumaran and 10-year-old Sanjay Kumaran registered their own company in December 2011, little did they know that they would become the youngest entrepreneurs in the world.

Meet the cast of Aashiqui 2

Meet the cast of Aashiqui 2

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Instead of starring new faces, the sequel to the Aashiqui blockbuster will star Shraddha Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shaad Randhawa.

A pension for the poor and elderly

A pension for the poor and elderly

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Proponents of universal pension coverage argue that India is now a rich country with a large population of poor people. So resources are available but not adequately channeled to those who need them.

PIX: Aishwarya, Hema Malini receive Dadasaheb Phalke awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Hema Malini receive Dadasaheb Phalke awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

A look at the arrivals.

Men in black: Prabhu Deva, Sonu Sood ramp up the fun

Men in black: Prabhu Deva, Sonu Sood ramp up the fun

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

A glimpse at celebrities present and designs displayed at the Beetle's Tech Fashion Fashion Tour 2016.

Telangana employees' strike postponed to Sept 6

Telangana employees' strike postponed to Sept 6

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

The indefinite strike of the Telangana employees, officers, teachers and workers in support of a separate state has been postponed. The Telangana Joint Action Committee on Thursday decided to put it off by about four weeks in view of the holy months of Ramazan and Shravan.

UP: Communal tension in Moradabad; curfew imposed

UP: Communal tension in Moradabad; curfew imposed

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Curfew was imposed on Tuesday night in some areas of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh following incidents of arson and stone-pelting by agitated mobs, the police said.

J-K poll dates to be announced after Amarnath Yatra

J-K poll dates to be announced after Amarnath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Jammu and Kashmir does not have an elected dispensation since the Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government fell apart in June 2018.

Why Nagarjuna is promoting Padesave

Why Nagarjuna is promoting Padesave

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The latest updates from the Telugu film industry.

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'She was going through a low time and didn't know where her career was going.'

I'm hurt, but what can I do: Zomato delivery agent

I'm hurt, but what can I do: Zomato delivery agent

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Asked about the customer's refusal to take a delivery from him, Faiyaz admitted he is feeling hurt over whatever happened.

MD held for selling sub-standard silicon to BHEL

MD held for selling sub-standard silicon to BHEL

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Shravan Kumar Gupta, managing director of Haridwar-based Asian Ferro Alloys Limited, was arrested on Wednesday.

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Amarnath yatra comes to an end

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

The 45-day annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrine of Amarnath ended on Saturday after the traditional puja inside the shrine. The Shravan Purnima, which coincides with Raksha Bandhan festival, witnessed religious fervour with the arrival at the cave shrine situated at a height of 3,880 metres after a night halt at Panjtarni.

Rahul Gandhi takes the Delhi Metro, hires cab to rally

Rahul Gandhi takes the Delhi Metro, hires cab to rally

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday surprised many when he travelled in a Metro train and then a radio taxi to reach the venue of the rally in Rohini in north Delhi, where he was scheduled to speak to Youth Congress activists at the Japanese Park for a 'potential candidates meet'.

Cricket and religion: Why we are losing in England

Cricket and religion: Why we are losing in England

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

This is the holy month of Shravan. It's a month where doing 'tapasya' by fasting results in a lot of benefits. So our cricketers are all fasting. To be a good sportsman, a perfect diet is essential. This fast has played havoc with our players, says Sunil Phatarphekar

The far-reaching health benefits of fasting

The far-reaching health benefits of fasting

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Besides its spiritual significance, religious fasting translates into several health benefits for those who go through with it.

In pictures: The joys of Raksha Bandhan

In pictures: The joys of Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

We bring you glimpses of Raksha Bandhan celebrations in previous years from across the country.

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Returning migrants face being jobless in Bihar once again

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

With more than 21 lakh migrant workers returning to the state as per official data, the Nitish Kumar government faces an enormous challenge in providing jobs for them.

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'He always avoided eating non-vegetarian food in presence of his deputies if they were fasting for the month of Shravan.' 'There were no Hindu, Jain, Parsi and Swaminarayan festivals he would forget.' 'He was a conservative Muslim and therefore could get along well with conservative Hindus.'

Saluting SPB: The Voice of Joy and Soul

Saluting SPB: The Voice of Joy and Soul

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

S P Balasubrahmanyam sang songs about life and loss with enough soul to break your heart, notes Sukanya Verma.

Zomato calls out customer who cancelled order over 'non-Hindu rider'

Zomato calls out customer who cancelled order over 'non-Hindu rider'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Zomato replied to the customer saying, "Food doesn't have a religion. It is a religion."

Send pics/videos of attacks on Indians in Aus

Send pics/videos of attacks on Indians in Aus

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Do you have pictures and videos of protest held by ndian students against racial attacks on them in Australia?

Enraged Indian students rally in Melbourne

Enraged Indian students rally in Melbourne

Rediff.com31 May 2009

Shaken by a wave of racial assaults, thousands of Indian students chanting Bharat Mata Ki Jai rallied on Sunday in Melbourne demanding justice for victims of recent attacks as Australia scrambled to contain the rising anger and frustration within the community.

Multiplex owners to producers: Give us good films

Multiplex owners to producers: Give us good films

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Shravan Shroff, Managing Director, Fame India Limited is hopeful that the producers can come to an agreement regarding revenue sharing of profits.

Young IIT-ian's Adam PC could beat Apple iPad

Young IIT-ian's Adam PC could beat Apple iPad

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

This 24-year-old IIT graduate is the brain behind what has been called the 'iPad killer'.

Don't come to Australia: Indian victim

Don't come to Australia: Indian victim

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Fresh from surviving a murderous attack, a 25-year-old Indian student on Saturday appealed to fellow countrymen aspiring to pursue higher education that they should not travel to Australia. "My advice to every Indian student now who wants to come to Australia is -- please don't come and there's no life here," said Baljinder Singh, who was attacked by two youths in Melbourne recently. Singh also expressed concern over the condition of another Indian student Shravan Kumar.

ADAG firm puts spanner in Fame-INOX deal

ADAG firm puts spanner in Fame-INOX deal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

In an e-mail written on February 4, the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group firm has asked Fame's promoter Shravan Shroff to explain why he sold his family's 43.28 per cent in Fame India to INOX Leisure for Rs 44 a share when Reliance had made a 'firm offer' to buy it for Rs 80 a share.

Review: Ishq Forever music is average

Review: Ishq Forever music is average

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Ishq Forever is an ordinary soundtrack by Nadeem Saifee and one expected a lot more from him.

The Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Review

The Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas Review

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas squanders whatever potential it had, feels Sukanya Verma.

Australia: Teenagers attack Indian student

Australia: Teenagers attack Indian student

Rediff.com27 May 2009

A student from Andhra Pradesh who was among four students from India, assaulted by a group of teenagers this week, is battling for life in a hospital in Melbourne.

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

'CM for all': Kejriwal begins 3rd stint as Delhi CM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal.

Pilgrimage continues at Naina Devi shrine

Pilgrimage continues at Naina Devi shrine

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

The stampede at the Naina Devi temple, killing 146 pilgrims, failed to deter devotees on Monday from undertaking their pilgrimage at the hill-top shrine even as the Himachal Pradesh government took steps to prevent such a tragedy. The temple officials said the devotees went ahead with the one km-long trek to the temple for their Shravan Navratra pilgrimage, but their numbers were somewhat reduced apparently because of the stampede and also the possibility of heavy rain.

Raaz 2 music has its moments

Raaz 2 music has its moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Music has always enjoyed an important place in most Mukesh Bhatt productions, the new Raaz, though not in the league of Gangster, Woh Lamhe or Kalyug, does have its moments.