News for 'shravan'

Is Nitish Kumar's son entering politics?

Is Nitish Kumar's son entering politics?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Bihar's Rural Development Minister Shravan Kumar has stated that the decision on Nishant Kumar's entry into politics rests solely with his father, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Kumar also clarified that Nitish Kumar's absence from Rekha Gupta's swearing-in as Delhi chief minister was due to a pre-scheduled program in Nalanda.

Securities market fraud: How to avoid being misled

Securities market fraud: How to avoid being misled

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in a circular dated April 11, 2025, warned investors about rising fraud and manipulation linked to the securities market on social media platforms.

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

Bihar mayor's '2-hr Holi break' for namaaz call sparks row

Bihar mayor's '2-hr Holi break' for namaaz call sparks row

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The mayor of Darbhanga, Bihar, has sparked a controversy by suggesting a two-hour break in Holi celebrations to accommodate Friday prayers during Ramzan. Her proposal has drawn criticism from a BJP MLA, who accused her of calling for 'Ghazwa-e-Hind'. Meanwhile, other politicians have condemned the mayor's suggestion and emphasized the need for communal harmony.

Holi Or Jumma? Bihar Politicos Heat Up Festival Time

Holi Or Jumma? Bihar Politicos Heat Up Festival Time

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Ahead of Holi, controversial statements by leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Janata Dal-United in Bihar have heated up politics in the state which goes to the polls this winter.

I-League: SC Bengaluru see off Real Kashmir to bag full points

I-League: SC Bengaluru see off Real Kashmir to bag full points

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The win enabled SC Bengaluru leapfrog Aizawl FC into 10th place with 20 points from 19 matches, and pushed them out of the relegation zone. Real Kashmir, meanwhile, stay third with 32 points from as many games.

Ready For The Aamir Khan Film Festival?

Ready For The Aamir Khan Film Festival?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

While re-releases are in vogue, PVR-INOX is coming up with an Aamir Khan Film Festival where 22 of his movies are being screened over the next few days.

Shravan Recipe: Barnyard Millet Dosa

Shravan Recipe: Barnyard Millet Dosa

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

These dosas are an excellent meal for Shravan.

A Day In Nayanthara's Life

A Day In Nayanthara's Life

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Pumpkin sabzi for Sara's birthday... Ananya's shravan Somwar... Rajkummar's favourite Stree...

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'

Why Are These Folks Breaking Coconuts?

Why Are These Folks Breaking Coconuts?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Glimpses from the traditional coconut breaking competition during the Narali Purnima festival in Mumbai, August 19, 2024.

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma curates a Navratri special playlist just for you to give those festivities a touch of Bollywood style dazzle.

Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience to handle Maha Kumbh post stampede

Officers with Ardh Kumbh experience to handle Maha Kumbh post stampede

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has deployed two senior IAS officers, who were part of the team that successfully conducted the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, to oversee the smooth conduct of the Maha Kumbh Mela in the wake of the recent stampede that left at least 30 pilgrims dead. The officers, Ashish Goyal and Bhanu Chandra Goswami, have extensive experience in administration in Prayagraj, including crowd management and inter-agency coordination. They will join Mela Adhikari Vijay Kiran Anand, forming a trio that was part of the mega fair six years ago. The government has also deployed additional senior police officers to strengthen security and crowd management ahead of Basant Panchami, one of the key bathing days of the festival, on February 3.

SC extends stay on kanwar route eatery order by MP, UP U'khand

SC extends stay on kanwar route eatery order by MP, UP U'khand

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Opposition had dubbed the directives issued by the three states as divisive and discriminatory against Muslims, and the apex court's order effectively ensured that the Yatra was held without their orders being enforced.

Recipes in a jiffy: Shravan special vegetarian snacks

Recipes in a jiffy: Shravan special vegetarian snacks

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Quick and easy snack recipes for Shravan.

Snooker: Shabaz trounces Shravan

Snooker: Shabaz trounces Shravan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Shabaz, representing Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, trounced Shravan of Maharashtra 82-38 54-67 54-20 65-26 while Andhra Pradesh's K Someswara Rao thrashed Druv Sitwala of PSPB 58-1 49-27 61-73 39-58 43-34 in the Senior Snooker draw of the ongoing National Billiards and Snooker Championship in Hyderabad.

Shiva devotees seek blessings on Shravan's first Monday

Shiva devotees seek blessings on Shravan's first Monday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Thousands of devotees thronged the temples of Lord Shiva across the country to offer prayers and seek blessings on the occasion of the first Monday of Hindu sacred month of 'Shravan'.

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

A Muslim man used to work on the tandoor at my restaurant. But due to this issue, I asked him to leave. Because people can make an issue over it. We don't want such trouble here

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said it won't issue any clarification on the July 22 order as "We have said what needed to be said in our July 22 order. Can't force anyone to disclose names."

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Manisha's Ninaav

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Manisha's Ninaav

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

This special Maharashtrian sweet is made by the CKP community just before Ganesh Chaturthi.

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

It's a staple during the fasting season.

Shravan: Nadeem and I are a team

Shravan: Nadeem and I are a team

Rediff.com3 Apr 2003

Sehwag on Shravan's 25th birthday

Sehwag on Shravan's 25th birthday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

We recently launched a new feature where we post images of world sportsmen contributed by you Dear Readers.

9 Kanwariyas electrocuted to death in Bihar

9 Kanwariyas electrocuted to death in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

As many as nine Kanwariyas died and several others were injured when their vehicle came in contact with a high-voltage overhead wire in Bihar's Hajipur.

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Murshid Review: Gangster Overkill

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Perhaps Kay Kay Menon should choose his projects carefully, instead of wasting his talent like this, observes Deepa Gahlot.

JD-U issues whip to MLAs ahead of Nitish-led NDA govt's trust vote on Monday

JD-U issues whip to MLAs ahead of Nitish-led NDA govt's trust vote on Monday

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

JD-U chief whip Shravan Kumar said those defying the whip "will lose their membership" even as he maintained that it was a "routine exercise that takes place ahead of every assembly session".

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

More than a dozen Mountain Rescue Teams assisted thousands of pilgrims during this year's Amarnath pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Monday, as the annual yatra concluded with more than 5.10 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine.

'It was to ensure...': UP govt defends kanwar yatra directive in SC

'It was to ensure...': UP govt defends kanwar yatra directive in SC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday defended its directive requiring eateries along the kanwar yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff, saying the idea was to bring in transparency, avoid 'potential confusion' and ensure a peaceful yatra.

Dressed as 'kanwariyas', gunmen shoot dead Jharkhand gangster

Dressed as 'kanwariyas', gunmen shoot dead Jharkhand gangster

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Amarnath Singh, a resident of Jamshedpur, went to Basukinath temple in Dumka along with his family to offer obeisance in the holy month of 'Shravan' when the gunmen shot him from point blank range, they said.

Has PM stooped so low?: AAP on questioning of Kejriwal's parents

Has PM stooped so low?: AAP on questioning of Kejriwal's parents

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Meanwhile, sources said that the Delhi Police may not visit Kejriwal's residence on Thursday to question his parents.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

NEET Case Kingpin's Political Ambitions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev 'Mukhiya', an alleged kingpin behind the NEET paper leak, was not only minting money but wanted to become an MP or MLA.

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed an interim stay on directives passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display names of owners.

Pashupati Paras resigns from Union cabinet after BJP opts for Chirag in Bihar

Pashupati Paras resigns from Union cabinet after BJP opts for Chirag in Bihar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

BJP-led NDA gave five seats to the Chirag Paswan-led LJP (Ram Vilas).

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.

Nitish attends function with Union minister, Tejashwi absent

Nitish attends function with Union minister, Tejashwi absent

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Amid speculation that he may do yet another volte face and return to the National Democratic Alliance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday visited Buxar district, bordering Uttar Pradesh, to attend a function where senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey was also present.

Nitish aides fuel speculation of him contesting Lok Sabha from UP

Nitish aides fuel speculation of him contesting Lok Sabha from UP

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The speculation was triggered after Shravan Kumar, a Bihar minister, who is also the Janata Dal-United's in-charge for UP, said there were 'demands' that the party boss enter the fray from the adjoining state.

Nitish to expand cabinet soon, hectic lobbying for Speaker's post

Nitish to expand cabinet soon, hectic lobbying for Speaker's post

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

A day after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar formed the government in Bihar in alliance with the National Democratic Alliance, hectic lobbying started for the post of assembly speaker, and other legislators to be included in the council of ministers.

Delhi police summon Telangana CM in Shah 'doctored' video case; 1 held

Delhi police summon Telangana CM in Shah 'doctored' video case; 1 held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Sources in the Special Cell said that now arrests are likely to follow across the country.

Every party wants me, but I'm with...: Chirag Paswan

Every party wants me, but I'm with...: Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Former Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan on Sunday asserted that every party wants him to be on its side, indicating he could tilt towards the one that offered a better bargain.