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Modi raises temple attacks, pro-Khalistan activities with Australian PM

Modi raises temple attacks, pro-Khalistan activities with Australian PM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The matter came up for discussion during their wide-ranging dialogue that was aimed at expanding overall ties.

Laddu adulteration just tip of iceberg: Pawan Kalyan

Laddu adulteration just tip of iceberg: Pawan Kalyan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has said that the laddu adulteration issue is just a tip of the iceberg and there are many more decisions taken during the previous regime that have to be investigated.

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Raai Laxmi, Manushi Tell You How To Travel In Style

Raai Laxmi, Manushi Tell You How To Travel In Style

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

How to discover beautiful destinations in true-blue filmi style (which simply means you look fabulous as you do so:))!

PM visits site of Kerala temple fire, pledges Centre's help

PM visits site of Kerala temple fire, pledges Centre's help

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Immediately after reaching, he went to the medical college to see the injured people.

'All we are here for is to try and win on the 12th'

'All we are here for is to try and win on the 12th'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Blue Tigers held their first training session in Vietnam on Monday evening at the Nam Dinh Sports Palace Ground and will have four more full sessions before taking on the hosts on Saturday.

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.

NSG out, Amit Shah, Rajnath come under CRPF security

NSG out, Amit Shah, Rajnath come under CRPF security

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Union government has ordered the complete withdrawal of the counter-terrorist commando force NSG from VIP security duties and handing over its nine "high-risk" VIPs to the CRPF by next month, official sources said Wednesday.

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra visit Siddhivinayak temple

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra visit Siddhivinayak temple

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

PM wraps up Myanmar trip with visit to Bahadur Shah's grave, puja at temple

PM wraps up Myanmar trip with visit to Bahadur Shah's grave, puja at temple

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

I thank the people and Government of Myanmar for their exceptional hospitality, Modi tweeted.

Bhagyalakshmi temple becomes cynosure of Hyderabad civic poll

Bhagyalakshmi temple becomes cynosure of Hyderabad civic poll

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Political analyst and former MLC Prof Nageshwar said that by frequently visiting the temple the BJP is trying to polarise votes which unfortunately MIM also wants.

J-K attack: Architect's wife waited for his call to end her fast

J-K attack: Architect's wife waited for his call to end her fast

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

No one told them what had happened until late at night. And then too, it came through the media, the family said.

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Ratan Tata, The Rishi India Trusted Most

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

To me he always symbolised the sincere, confident, face of a Bharat whose rise is unstoppable. Ratan Tata was a Rishi who was unquestioningly trusted by people who never saw him and never met him, asserts Tarun Vijay, the former BJP MP.

Modi offers prayers at centuries-old Kali temple in Bangladesh

Modi offers prayers at centuries-old Kali temple in Bangladesh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at the centuries-old Jeshoreshwari Kali temple in Ishwaripur village in southwestern Bangladesh and announced that India will build a multipurpose community hall for the worshippers.

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Taking to Twitter, Modi said that the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

'Kamala Has A Very Strong Connect With India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'This victory would mean a huge inspiration for the next generation who can say that coming from India I can be anybody I want to be if I work hard and acquire the right skills.' 'They could be the next President, members of the Senate, or another Sundar Pichai.'

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims pray at renovated Pak temple amid tight security

Over 200 Hindu pilgrims pray at renovated Pak temple amid tight security

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

As many as 200 Hindu pilgrims, most of them from India, were overwhelmed with emotions as they prayed at the 100-year-old renovated Maharaja Paramhans Ji temple in Pakistan on Sunday amidst tight security, a year after the temple was demolished by a mob belonging to a radical Islamist party.

Security Net Tightens Over Ayodhya

Security Net Tightens Over Ayodhya

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

No one wants to curb the enthusiasm being seen among the people, but at the same time officials feel nothing should be left to chance, as the flood of humanity thronging the temple area poses problems for security personnel.

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

AAP holds processions, Mamata leads all-faith rally

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

As BJP leaders went all out to project the event as a moment of national pride, some leaders were directly critical of the ceremony with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist, slamming the state's role in the Ram Temple consecration, saying the line that demarcates religion and state seems to be 'getting thinner and thinner'.

BJP leader not allowed inside Mahabodhi temple during Sonia's visit

BJP leader not allowed inside Mahabodhi temple during Sonia's visit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain was made to wait a good 30 minutes on Tuesday outside the gate of the Mahabodhi temple, the site of serial blasts on Sunday, due to the visit by United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde.

Nitish visits Taxila, ancient Hindu temples in Pakistan

Nitish visits Taxila, ancient Hindu temples in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday visited the ancient city of Taxila, terming it an "emotive" and "overpowering" experience, and the centuries-old Katasraj temples in Pakistan's Punjab province that have recently been restored.

Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Was Ram Rahim's release on parole for the 10th time since his conviction in 2017 timed to coincide with the Haryana assembly elections? It does seem so when one considers he has been released mostly when there was an election in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Listing the times that Ram Rahim has been out on parole.

'Christian' Jagan's visit to Tirupati temple sparks row

'Christian' Jagan's visit to Tirupati temple sparks row

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Kadapa member of Parliament Y S Jaganmohan Reddy's visit to Lord Tirupati Venkateswara temple is embroiled into a controversy following allegations of rival Telugu Desam Party and Congress leaders that he did not give a mandatory declaration to the authorities despite being a non-Hindu.

Tim Cook's tryst with India: 1st stop, Siddhivinayak Temple

Tim Cook's tryst with India: 1st stop, Siddhivinayak Temple

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Cook is scheduled to meet top honchos of India Inc later during the day

This Is How Bollywood Celebrates Mahashivratri

This Is How Bollywood Celebrates Mahashivratri

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Bollywood stars celebrate Mahashivratri by sharing pictures on social media.

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar Celebrate Janmashtami

Patralekhaa-Rajkummar Celebrate Janmashtami

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Film folk have been busy celebrating Janmashtami in many interesting ways.

UK: Prince Charles, wife visit Swaminarayan Temple

UK: Prince Charles, wife visit Swaminarayan Temple

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Prince Charles, accompanied by his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, has visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and a school attached to the temple in London to celebrate Holi.

President Murmu invited to Ayodhya ceremony: VHP

President Murmu invited to Ayodhya ceremony: VHP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

A delegation representing the Ram Temple Trust on Friday called on President Droupadi Murmu and formally invited her to attend the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22.

Raveena-Rasha Seek Blessing

Raveena-Rasha Seek Blessing

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Kartik takes BB to Kolkata...Ranveer sobers up...Kajol needs your help...

The Uni That Will Take Your Breath Away

The Uni That Will Take Your Breath Away

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

One of the world's oldest seats of learning, the ruins of Nalanda University are a true wonder!

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Raveena Visits Kashi On Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Bollywood celebrates Maha Shivratri with prayers and pictures.

11 killed after temple chariot grazes power line in TN

11 killed after temple chariot grazes power line in TN

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday when the Appar temple's chariot procession was passing through the Thanjavur-Boodalur Road.

A Tale Of Two Poorams

A Tale Of Two Poorams

Rediff.com8 May 2024

If you have an appetite for crowds and the visual spectacle of many focused on one task or activity, a pooram will engage you, notes Shyam G Menon.

Does No One Want To Visit The Taj Anymore?

Does No One Want To Visit The Taj Anymore?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Rather than visiting famous monuments, travellers now prefer "experiential activities" such as biking, trekking/hiking, camping, river rafting, yachting, parasailing and zip lining; safaris and jungle adventures; and wellness holidays to rejuvenate themselves.'

Advani, Bharti to visit Somnath temple on Sat

Advani, Bharti to visit Somnath temple on Sat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani alongwith Uma Bharti is scheduled to visit Somnath temple on Saturday, party sources said.

Celebrating Guru Ram Das

Celebrating Guru Ram Das

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The 489th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru of Sikhs, was celebrated in Amritsar on Monday, October 30, 2023.

Kedarnath Dham Opens Today

Kedarnath Dham Opens Today

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The Kedarnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlings, will open for devotees this Akshaya Tritiya and tentatively shut November 3 or Kartik Purnima November 15 or Bhai Dooj, November 20, depending on the weather.

SC okays construction work at Puri Jagannath temple, slams litigants

SC okays construction work at Puri Jagannath temple, slams litigants

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said the construction activity being carried out by the Odisha government at the famed Shree Jagannath temple in Puri is necessary in the larger public interest as it dismissed pleas opposing the work.

LSG's Maharaj At Ayodhya's Ram Mandir

LSG's Maharaj At Ayodhya's Ram Mandir

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Sharing his experience on Instagram, Maharaj posted a photo from the temple with the caption 'Jai Shree Raam. Blessings to everyone.'