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PIX: Vennam leads India's gold haul at Archery World Cup

PIX: Vennam leads India's gold haul at Archery World Cup

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Aditi Gopichand Swami and Parneet Kaur, who qualified as top seed, dropped just four points from 24 arrows to down the sixth seeds by a handsome margin and open their account in the season-opening global showpiece.

Coast Guard, Navy on alert as Modi goes into 45-hour 'dhyan'

Coast Guard, Navy on alert as Modi goes into 45-hour 'dhyan'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his 45-hour long meditation at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday evening.

Ram temple in Ayodhya by next Diwali: Swamy

Ram temple in Ayodhya by next Diwali: Swamy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The Rajya Sabha MP said for electoral success 'it is essential that the ideology of Hindutva is never lost sight of'.

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Check out Indian athletes who've qualified for Paralympics

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

All Indian athletes who've qualified for the paralympic games

Pawan Kalyan to be Andhra dy CM; Naidu's son gets IT

Pawan Kalyan to be Andhra dy CM; Naidu's son gets IT

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The actor-turned-politician has been allotted Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Environment, Forests, and Science and Technology portfolios.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Swamy gets 'unnecessarily provocative'

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Swamy gets 'unnecessarily provocative'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Chair expunged Swamy's reference to the Constitution of another country that triggered vociferous protests from Congress members.

Subramanian Swamy welcomes Somnath Temple Trust's decision

Subramanian Swamy welcomes Somnath Temple Trust's decision

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy has welcomed the Somnath Temple Trust's decision to allow non-Hindus inside its premises only after permission and suggested that people from other faiths should be allowed only after they admit to great respect for Lord Shiva.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets aggressive

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets aggressive

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Even a peaceful, fun task like clicking a selfie couldn't happen smoothly thanks to the one and only annoying person of the house.

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

'Proud Hindu' Rishi Sunak offers prayers at Akshardham temple

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Sunak is in India along with his wife Akshata Murthy to attend the two-day G20 Summit.

Rajan, Subramanian 'foisted' on India by Americans: Swamy

Rajan, Subramanian 'foisted' on India by Americans: Swamy

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Subramanian Swamy has been critical of Rajan for not lowering interest rates earlier to boost growth.

Who kept Swamy out of the BJP for 30 years?

Who kept Swamy out of the BJP for 30 years?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'The animosity in the BJP against Swamy continued for a good more than thirty years.' 'It was only after herculean efforts by a reconstituted and more just RSS, that Swamy was finally inducted into the BJP in 2013.'

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Raayan Review: Dhanush Works His Magic Again

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Dhanush deserves credit for imagining a visually rich, edgy action thriller which is enhanced by a fascinating background score from A R Rahman, observes Divya Nair.

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets dirty

Bigg Boss 10: Swami Om gets dirty

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Swami Om has been the most annoying person on the show, but the makers have been going soft on him. Divya Nair wonders why.

BJP's Swamy meets 'old friend' Uddhav

BJP's Swamy meets 'old friend' Uddhav

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

A day after Bharatiya Janata Party formally commenced talks with estranged ally Shiv Sena on the its participation in the Devendra Fadvanis government, senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday visited Sena president Uddhav Thackeray's residence.

Swami Vivekananda: India's anchor rock

Swami Vivekananda: India's anchor rock

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

In his approach to national problems and issues Vivekananda was perhaps the first one to call for a national struggle against the challenges of material existence. While recognising the need for re-discovering and rekindling the spiritual aim of existence, the Swami did not neglect to recognise the demands of the other existence as well, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

After 2 yrs, former SC judge AM Khanwilkar appointed new Lokpal chief

After 2 yrs, former SC judge AM Khanwilkar appointed new Lokpal chief

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Lokpal has been working without its regular chief after Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose completed his term on May 27, 2022.

Ayodhya title dispute: SC allows Swamy to intervene

Ayodhya title dispute: SC allows Swamy to intervene

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy to intervene in the pending matters relating to the Ayodhya title dispute with his plea seeking construction of Ram temple at the site of demolished disputed structure.

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Archer Aditi's parents on a 'suit hunt' at Palika Bazar for Arjuna Awards ceremony!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Archer Aditi Swami's parents from Maharashtra's Satara were in a 'suit hunt' at Delhi's Palika Bazar after arriving at the national capital on a frigid winter morning to attend their daughter's Arjuna Award ceremony on Tuesday.

Authenticate documents or comments will be expunged: Swamy told

Authenticate documents or comments will be expunged: Swamy told

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The chairman asked Swamy to produce documents he quoted from in the AgustaWestland debate after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raised the issue.

Indian archers shine bright in Asia Cup

Indian archers shine bright in Asia Cup

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The archers have also confirmed 10 more medals including at least three gold on Sunday.

Tilak, Washington Pray For T20 Success

Tilak, Washington Pray For T20 Success

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Ahead of the India's opener against Australia, Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma visited the Simhachalam Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Vishakhapatnam.

Herald case: Court dismisses Swamy's application

Herald case: Court dismisses Swamy's application

Rediff.com26 May 2018

He sought a seeking a direction to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, his mother Sonia Gandhi and other accused to either admit or deny if certain documents filed by him were original.

Religious leaders slam Swamy for mosque remark

Religious leaders slam Swamy for mosque remark

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Muslim Personal Law Board has criticised Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy for his recent statement that mosque is not a religious place and can be demolished any time, saying it was intended to divert people's attention from "failures" of the Centre.

Opportunistic 'INDI alliance' failed: Modi

Opportunistic 'INDI alliance' failed: Modi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exuded confidence that people have voted in record numbers to re-elect the National Democratic Alliance government and said the 'opportunistic INDI Alliance' failed to strike a chord with the voters who rejected their 'regressive politics'.

Swami Ramdev: Yoga does it

Swami Ramdev: Yoga does it

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

Cong urges EC to stop Modi's meditation telecast, says it's poll code breach

Cong urges EC to stop Modi's meditation telecast, says it's poll code breach

Rediff.com30 May 2024

A delegation of Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala, Abhishek Singhvi and Syed Naseer Hussain met the Election Commission and handed over a memorandum with complaints of alleged model code violations by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

SC rejects contempt plea of Subramanian Swamy

SC rejects contempt plea of Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the contempt plea of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy against Chennai-based Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Ltd and another firm for filing a defamation suit in Singapore against him.

'Swami Chinamayananda is the Rajinikanth of spiritualism'

'Swami Chinamayananda is the Rajinikanth of spiritualism'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'I didn't want the biopic on Swami Chinmayananda to be a propaganda film,' filmmaker R S Prasanna tells Shobha Warrier/ Rediff.com

President forwards Subramanian Swamy's complaint against Kejriwal to Home Ministry

President forwards Subramanian Swamy's complaint against Kejriwal to Home Ministry

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy's complaint about alleged breakdown of governance in Delhi has been forwarded to the home ministry by the President's secretariat.

'Certain corrupt forces' targeting VK Singh: Swamy

'Certain corrupt forces' targeting VK Singh: Swamy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Subramanian Swamy on Saturday came out in support of V K Singh, amid the ongoing row over Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag's affidavit against him

First Look: Aravind Swamy in Kadal

First Look: Aravind Swamy in Kadal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

The actor will be seen playing an important role in Mani Ratnam's Kadal.

Ram temple trust seeks FCRA nod to accept foreign donations

Ram temple trust seeks FCRA nod to accept foreign donations

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Swami Giri said the trust has so far collected more than Rs 3200 crore in donations from individuals and organizations within the country.

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Jagadish and Anukumar were taken into custody from the district headquarters town of Chitradurga by a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dinakar.

Ram Mandir issue: Parties don't want Swamy as negotiator

Ram Mandir issue: Parties don't want Swamy as negotiator

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Dismissing the role of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy as negotiator for the Ram temple issue, the main parties to the case on Thursday demanded setting up a panel of Supreme Court judges to initiate the talks in the vexed matter.

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Why 4 Shankaracharyas are likely to skip Ram temple event

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'Are we expected to merely sit outside and applaud when the prime minister installs the idol of Ram Lalla?

Swamy issues veiled threat of 'bloodbath' to Finance Ministry

Swamy issues veiled threat of 'bloodbath' to Finance Ministry

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

People giving me unasked for advice of discipline and restraint don't realise that if I disregard discipline there would be a bloodbath.

Cong to give privilege motions against Swamy, Parrikar in RS

Cong to give privilege motions against Swamy, Parrikar in RS

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Going on the counteroffensive, the Congress will be giving privilege motions against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar in Rajya Sabha on Friday

Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Miscreants vandalised property, threatened inmates: RKM

Rediff.com20 May 2024

They then vandalised the premises, breaking CCTV cameras and locking the main gate before leaving, he said.