News for 'superstition'

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Is Shah Rukh Khan Defending Pathaan?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Appearing before cheering fans at the star-studded opening ceremony of the Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata on Thursday, Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan spoke of staying positive and alive, and on the new crop of historical films being steeped in 'fictionalised jingoism'.

Modi takes a ride on newly-inaugurated Delhi Metro's Magenta Line

Modi takes a ride on newly-inaugurated Delhi Metro's Magenta Line

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chief Mangu Singh during the ride.

All about The Zoya Factor

All about The Zoya Factor

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

All you need to do know about The Zoya Factor.

Modi attacks KCR with 'Parivaarvadi' jibe; TRS chief slams 'bhaashanbazi'

Modi attacks KCR with 'Parivaarvadi' jibe; TRS chief slams 'bhaashanbazi'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

KCR said despite 'bhaashanbaazi', industries are closing down, the nation's GDP is crashing and the rupee is falling drastically compared to the US dollar.

Dabholkar murder: Pune court frames charges against 5 accused

Dabholkar murder: Pune court frames charges against 5 accused

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Dabholkar, who headed the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, was shot dead in Pune on August 20, 2013, allegedly by members of a right-wing extremist group. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting a probe into the case.

What I learnt from my mother, a former teacher

What I learnt from my mother, a former teacher

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Priya Pradeep, a Bengaluru-based freelance business writer, shares the lessons she learnt from her mother.

SEE: Kohli, Ayushmann, Kriti join forces to tackle hate, fake forwards

SEE: Kohli, Ayushmann, Kriti join forces to tackle hate, fake forwards

Rediff.com6 May 2020

A popular social media app has brought the four youth icons together for the #matkarforward social message in an attempt to create awareness amongst fellow Indians about the spread of fake forwards, hate messages and superstitions.

Freedom of religion does not include right to convert others, govt tells SC

Freedom of religion does not include right to convert others, govt tells SC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday that religious freedom does not include a fundamental right to convert other people to a particular religion and that it certainly does not embrace the right to convert an individual through fraud, deception, coercion or allurement.

Cong caused spread of Covid in UP, Uttarakhand: PM in LS

Cong caused spread of Covid in UP, Uttarakhand: PM in LS

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

During the first wave, when people were following lockdown guidelines suggesting that they stay where they are, the Congress was standing at Mumbai station and scaring innocent people, he said.

Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Extraordinary Indian: The Teacher Of The Street

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Undeterred by the pandemic, Deep Narayan Nayak, a school teacher in a village in Bengal, changes countless lives for the better. Payal Singh Mohanka reports on this Extraordinary Indian.

Kerala dance row: Devaswom in damage control mode, talks to stakeholders

Kerala dance row: Devaswom in damage control mode, talks to stakeholders

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

He, however, made it clear that a sudden change cannot be expected as it was a "sensitive matter" related to an age-old custom and tradition.

I consume 2-3 kg abuses daily: Modi in Telangana

I consume 2-3 kg abuses daily: Modi in Telangana

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

'The agenda in politics should be service-oriented. But in Telangana the mandate of those who got mandate -- their entire focus is to abuse Modi'

CBI gives list of witnesses to court in Dabholkar murder case

CBI gives list of witnesses to court in Dabholkar murder case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday submitted to a special court here a list of documents and witnesses that it would like to rely upon in the trial of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar murder case.

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Will Kerala Go North-East Way To BJP?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

If Kerala wants to sustain its room for independent thinking and talk back to Delhi when needed, it should put its finances in order. Or - if one takes the North East example - Kerala's political posturing may end up commensurate with its financial dependence on others, suggests Shyam G Menon.

Rationalist Narendra Dabholkar shot dead in Pune

Rationalist Narendra Dabholkar shot dead in Pune

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Activist Narendra Dabholkar, who was in the forefront of a campaign to persuade Maharashtra government to pass an anti-superstition and black magic bill, was shot dead in Pune on Tuesday morning by unknown assailants.

A newborn baby's nose is red and swollen because...

A newborn baby's nose is red and swollen because...

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

In the third part of this series, Lakshmy Ramanathan, author of For Bumpier Times: An Indian Mother's Guide to 101 Pregnancy & Childcare Practices, helps you learn more dos and don'ts of pregnancy.

New complaint lodged against 'godwoman' Radhe Maa

New complaint lodged against 'godwoman' Radhe Maa

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

A new complaint was on Wednesday filed at the suburban Borivali police station in Mumbai against 'godwoman' Radhe Maa alleging her involvement in promoting superstition.

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

3 arrested for suspected 'human sacrifice' in Kerala

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The two women, who had earned their daily bread selling lottery tickets on the streets of Kochi, were allegedly sacrificed by the accused to settle their financial issues and bring prosperity in life, police said.

SC dismisses PIL seeking steps to control religious conversions

SC dismisses PIL seeking steps to control religious conversions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A bench of Justices R F Nariman, B R Gavai and Hrishikesh Roy told senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayana, appearing for petitioner advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, "What kind of writ petition is this under Article 32. We will impose a heavy cost on you. You argue on your own risk."

Minor girls paraded naked in MP to 'please rain god'

Minor girls paraded naked in MP to 'please rain god'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Taking cognisance, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) also sought a report from the Damoh district administration about this incident which occurred on Sunday at Baniya village under the Jabera police station area, about 50 km from the Damoh district headquarter, in the Bundelkhand region.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Review

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Review

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is a silly scary movie that knows it is a silly scary movie, observes Sukanya Verma.

CBI seeks UAPA against five accused in Dabholkar murder

CBI seeks UAPA against five accused in Dabholkar murder

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has argued in a court that the five accused in the 2013 murder case of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar be tried under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for striking "terror among a section of people".

'Seven years have passed since the murder and the trial is yet to begin'

'Seven years have passed since the murder and the trial is yet to begin'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'One after the other, they have committed four murders (Dabholkar, Pansare, Kalburgi, Gauri Lankesh)...' 'They feel they will not have to face the consequences of their actions as it is a favourable time for them.'

Chhorii Review

Chhorii Review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

By the time, the story decides it has dilly dallied enough and finally throws light on its long-drawn-out mystery, curiosity has died a natural death, sighs Sukanya Verma.

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

'I have an issue with my father. Pls help'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Dabholkar's murder could be state-sponsored: Raj Thackeray

Dabholkar's murder could be state-sponsored: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Expressing anguish over no breakthrough in rationalist Narendra Dabholkar murder case even after a month, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday alleged the killing could be "state-sponsored" one.

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Jayeshbhai Jordaar Review

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Essentially a message movie, Jayeshbhai Jordaar masks its horror in humour to play out like an on-the-run road trip, observes Sukanya Verma.

Defence rejects prosecution documents in Dabholkar murder case

Defence rejects prosecution documents in Dabholkar murder case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The defence on Wednesday refused to admit the list of 13 documents, including the spot 'panchnama', submitted by the prosecution in the rationalist Narendra Dabholkar murder case in a court here in Maharashtra.

Darlings Review

Darlings Review

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Darlings is a well-rounded effort by Jasmeet K Reen, supported by bold ideas and clever imagery, raves Sukanya Verma.

Bihar education minister's 'ritual' with snakes goes viral

Bihar education minister's 'ritual' with snakes goes viral

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Photographs of Bihar Education and IT Minister Ashok Kumar Choudhary is arguing that the pictures that are circulating online are old and that he is against superstition.

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Announcements will be made on airplanes, ships, metros and at railway stations when India achieves its target of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses while private carrier Spicejet will wrap its planes with posters of this milestone carrying images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and health workers, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.

Dabholkar murder: 'Police have clues but no arrests yet'

Dabholkar murder: 'Police have clues but no arrests yet'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

The police haven't yet made any arrest in the killing of Narendra Dabholkar, five days after the eminent rationalist was shot dead that sparked an outrage and prompted the Maharashtra government to go in for an anti superstition and black magic ordinance.

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a blog dedicated to his mother as she entered the 100th year of her life on Saturday, highlighting her sacrifices and various aspects of her life which 'shaped' his mind, personality, and self-confidence.

The Zoya Factor Trailer looks intriguing

The Zoya Factor Trailer looks intriguing

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

With such an interesting plot and fresh pairing, it's certainly a film to watch out for!

Maha will cooperate with CBI in Sushant case: Pawar

Maha will cooperate with CBI in Sushant case: Pawar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The Nationalist Congress Party chief also said he was hopeful that the investigation in the actor's death will not be carried on the way it happened in rationalist Narendra Dabholkars murder case, which has remained unresolved.

A Reason to Smile

A Reason to Smile

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

There are almost 1 million people in India with a cleft palate or cleft lip who have not received any treatment to remedy their condition. Every year, almost 35,000 infants are born with cleft lip and palate, reports Geetanjali Krishna.

'A fight for justice that has been dragging on for too long'

'A fight for justice that has been dragging on for too long'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

'Now, it feels like the darkness has descended again.'

Cong to focus on time-bound revival of party in 3-day Chintan Shivir

Cong to focus on time-bound revival of party in 3-day Chintan Shivir

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the 'Nav Sankalp Chintan Shivir' is also aimed at deliberating on challenges facing the country such as "freefall of the economy", increasing inequality of wealth, price rise of essential commodities, "deep-rooted conspiracy" to hand over farming sector to a select group of private corporates, "attack on India's territorial integrity by China, "attack" on rights of Dalits, SCs/STs, minorities and attempts to divide by using Hindu-Muslim rhetoric.

The Ministry of Acronyms, Shlokas and Slogans

The Ministry of Acronyms, Shlokas and Slogans

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'This way, you'll maintain our glorious traditional values and get more efficient governance as well.'

Can we feed honey to a newborn?

Can we feed honey to a newborn?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Take this quiz by Lakshmy Ramanathan author of For Bumpier Times: An Indian Mother's Guide to 101 Pregnancy & Childcare Practices and find out.