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Kejriwal to step down as CM, face 'agnipariksha' of polls

Kejriwal to step down as CM, face 'agnipariksha' of polls

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday that he would resign after two days and sought early polls in the national capital while vowing not to sit in the chief minister's chair till people give him a 'certificate of honesty'.

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Heard These Ram Bhajans?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Subhash K Jha celebrates the Ram Mandir pran pratishtha ceremony by picking some memorable Ram bhajans from movies you may not have heard of.

Kangana Compares Ayodhya To Vatican

Kangana Compares Ayodhya To Vatican

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

'Standing before the majestic Ram Mandir, embraced by a sense of peace and devotion. A truly humbling experience. Grateful for this blessed moment.'

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

BJP's 5th list: Kangana Ranaut fielded, Varun Gandhi dropped

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The party fielded Maneka Gandhi from Sultanpur, while Uttar Pradesh minister Jitin Prasada has replaced Varun Gandhi in Pilibhit.

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Lashing out at Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, Rashid on Wednesday alleged that they have "destroyed" Kashmir.

Nepal court quashes ban on Adipurush but Kathmandu mayor says no

Nepal court quashes ban on Adipurush but Kathmandu mayor says no

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A Nepal court on Thursday lifted the ban on Hindi films, including Prabhas-starrer Adipurush, asking authorities not to halt the screening of any movie passed by the country's censor board.

1.75 lakh diyas, Ram-Sita in chopper: Yogi celebrates grand Diwali in Ayodhya

1.75 lakh diyas, Ram-Sita in chopper: Yogi celebrates grand Diwali in Ayodhya

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A total of 1.71 lakh earthen lamps were lit up at the grand event while a chopper decorated as the mythological 'Pushpak Viman' descended on the Ram Katha Park with artistes decked up to resemble Lord Ram, Sita and Laxman.

Soren out, Soren in, in Jharkhand; Champai steps down, Hemant stakes claim

Soren out, Soren in, in Jharkhand; Champai steps down, Hemant stakes claim

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Hemant Soren staked claim to form the government and the swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held soon. If sworn in, Hemant Soren will be the 13th chief minister of Jharkhand, which was carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000.

Ranbir Gets Into Rama Mode

Ranbir Gets Into Rama Mode

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'While the film will be shot, Ranbir will abstain from drinking and eating meat.'

'I accept that people's...': 'Adipurush' writer apologises

'I accept that people's...': 'Adipurush' writer apologises

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The film was criticised heavily for its pedestrian language upon its release last month.

Agastya Won't Play Laxman To Ranbir's Ram

Agastya Won't Play Laxman To Ranbir's Ram

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'At this stage of his career, he can hardly afford to play second fiddle to another actor.'

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Hemant Soren wins trust vote in Jh'khand assembly amid Oppn walkout

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

A total of 45 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion in the 81-member assembly.

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Lok Sabha polls end with over 62% voting in the last phase

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The marathon polling process to elect the 18th Lok Sabha ended on Saturday with the seventh phase of elections witnessing an approximate voter turnout of 62.36 per cent, amid clashes between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party supporters in Sandeshkhali and some other parts of West Bengal.

The Many Faces From Ayodhya

The Many Faces From Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera captures the faces from Ayodhya.

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar.

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.

Ram temple: NDA plans grand celebration in Rahul's constituency

Ram temple: NDA plans grand celebration in Rahul's constituency

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is planning to celebrate the Ram Temple consecration ceremony, being organised in Ayodhya, in a grand manner in Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, represented by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

'They say Ram should be my middle name'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'A very emotional connect has happened.'

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

Like Deepika's Shakti Shetty Look? VOTE!

Like Deepika's Shakti Shetty Look? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Shakti Shetty is the first female cop in Rohit Shetty's cop universe, and makes it look so much better already!

No invite for Ram temple event, Uddhav to visit...

No invite for Ram temple event, Uddhav to visit...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The Kalaram temple, located in Panchavati area of Nashik, is dedicated to Lord Ram.

Nepal cities ban all Indian films over Adipurush dialogues

Nepal cities ban all Indian films over Adipurush dialogues

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah on Sunday said no Hindi film will be allowed to run in Kathmandu Metropolitan City until the dialogue "Janaki is a daughter of India" in Adipurush is removed not just in Nepal but also in India

Ramleela play: Prof, 5 students get bail; Pune varsity to probe incident

Ramleela play: Prof, 5 students get bail; Pune varsity to probe incident

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The play by the Lalit Kala Kendra, officially called the Centre for Performing Arts, was based on the backstage banter of actors who perform various roles in 'Ramleela'.

Ayodhya seers join protest against Adipurush, seek its ban

Ayodhya seers join protest against Adipurush, seek its ban

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Joining the chorus against the film, the Samajwadi Party said the faithful are hurt by its "cheap and superficial dialogues" and that the film was part of an "agenda".

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Mysuru sculptor's Ram Lalla to be installed in Ayodhya mandir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A new idol of Ram Lalla sculpted by Mysuru-based Arun Yogiraj has been selected for installation at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, temple trust's general secretary Champat Rai said on Monday.

Adipurush: Man thrashed for sitting in seat booked for Lord Hanuman

Adipurush: Man thrashed for sitting in seat booked for Lord Hanuman

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Also in Hyderabad, fans of actor Prabhas, who plays Lord Ram in Adipurush, beat up a moviegoer outside a theatre for criticising the movie.

Vijay Deverakonda Will Romance Mrunal

Vijay Deverakonda Will Romance Mrunal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

After being a part of the Telugu hit, Sita Ramam, Mrunal Thakur signs another.

Cong wasn't against Ram temple, only opposed...: Tharoor

Cong wasn't against Ram temple, only opposed...: Tharoor

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Tharoor said that every 'Ram bhakt' was not a Bharatiya Janata party supporter and he saw no reason why he or the grand old party should relinquish Lord Ram to the saffron party.

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

From Bachchan to Ambani, who's who at Ram temple event

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The 'Pran Pratishtha' of the idol of Ram Lalla -- the childhood form of Lord Ram -- will be attended by people from all walks of life, including representatives of major spiritual and religious sects of the country and of various tribal communities and prominent personalities.

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While main events throughout the country were organised on Sunday by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, several community members gathered at the iconic Times Square in New York to celebrate the historic event.

Adipurush is NOT Ramayana

Adipurush is NOT Ramayana

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Making a blatant mockery of the great religious epic, Adipurush showcases the worst side of today's Bollywood, declares Sumeet Nadkarni.

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

'Lord Ram Will Protect The Constitution'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Rama is Lord God of maryada. Today's maryada is the Constitution.'

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana may be named Jh'khand CM?

Hemant Soren's wife Kalpana may be named Jh'khand CM?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Since Kalpana is not an MLA, her becoming the CM will need a present MLA to vacate his or her seat.

CAA protests: Himanta says he will resign if...

CAA protests: Himanta says he will resign if...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

"I am a son of Assam and if a single person who has not applied for NRC in the state gets citizenship, I will be the first to resign," the chief minister said on the sidelines of a programme at Sivasagar.

PIL against 'Adipurush' for showing religious figures in bad taste

PIL against 'Adipurush' for showing religious figures in bad taste

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The petition further stated the depiction of Ravana, Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Hanuman in the feature film Adipurush is contrary to the image and descriptions of these religious leaders/characters/figures as depicted in Maharishi Valmiki's Ramayan and Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

Mrunal-Dulquer Dazzle On Awards Night

Mrunal-Dulquer Dazzle On Awards Night

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Even as Naatu Naatu enjoys Oscar fame, its south counterparts are getting their share of recognition in India.

Kriti Wears The Ramayan On Her Dupatta

Kriti Wears The Ramayan On Her Dupatta

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Kriti Sanon lives out her dream role in real life, as she wears the colours of the Ramayana on her dupatta.

Modi begins 11-day special ritual for Ram temple event

Modi begins 11-day special ritual for Ram temple event

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

He said God has chosen him as an instrument to represent all Indians during the 'Pran Pratishtha' exercise and that he is undertaking the special religious exercise keeping this in mind.