News for 'vivekananda'

Budget 2013: Nothing much for the common man

Budget 2013: Nothing much for the common man

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

The Budget presented by the FM was expected to be highly populist in nature, but on the contrary it has turned out to be broadly one, that is expected to push for higher growth.

Yoga can help breast cancer patients, says study

Yoga can help breast cancer patients, says study

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

A research conducted by the University of Texas's M D Anderson Cancer Center in collaboration with the Bangalore-based Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana says yoga offers benefits to women undergoing radiation therapy for treating breast cancer.

RSS' Gurumurthy tries to defuse tension within BJP

RSS' Gurumurthy tries to defuse tension within BJP

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The regret expressed by Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari's on his remark on Swami Vivekananda ahead of the party's core committee meet eased tensions among its members.

Mahatma's grandson: I am against the construction of any statue, whether Patel or Gandhi

Mahatma's grandson: I am against the construction of any statue, whether Patel or Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'These were great people who lived and died attempting to create a world of love, compassion and understanding, and not one of hate, prejudice and competition,' says Arun Gandhi, the Mahatma's grandson.

'International leader' Rahul can contest in Italy: Modi

'International leader' Rahul can contest in Italy: Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Taking a jibe at Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi is just not a national leader but an 'international leader' and can contest election in Italy also.

Narendra Modi announces yatra ahead of Gujarat polls

Narendra Modi announces yatra ahead of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has decided to embark on a month-long yatra from September 11 in poll-bound Gujarat, which will cover major parts of the state.

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Won't shy away from speaking against terrorism, India tells UNSC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti, made the remarks while speaking at a special flag installation ceremony organised at the Security Council stakeout here on Monday. Flags of the five new incoming non-permanent members of the Security Council - India, Norway, Kenya, Ireland and Mexico - were installed at the stakeout during the special ceremony.

Solar power for urban poor in Kolkata

Solar power for urban poor in Kolkata

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The project would cost Rs 315,000 of which the West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency would bear 30 per cent subsidy and the remaining would be funded by Tech Mahindra.

75% Bengal students couldn't appear for JEE: Mamata

75% Bengal students couldn't appear for JEE: Mamata

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Banerjee urged the Centre to rethink about those who could not manage to appear for the crucial test.

Former home secretary Baijal to be new Delhi LG

Former home secretary Baijal to be new Delhi LG

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Career bureaucrat Anil Baijal was on Wednesday appointed as the new Lt Governor of Delhi, a post which has fallen vacant after sudden resignation of Najeeb Jung.

Venkatesh teams up with Mahesh Babu for next

Venkatesh teams up with Mahesh Babu for next

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The actor has three films in the pipeline.

Modi's spiritual break, bonds with monks as 'ghar ka ladka'

Modi's spiritual break, bonds with monks as 'ghar ka ladka'

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Taking a brief spiritual break, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited two famous shrines of West Bengal -- Belurmath, with which he has an emotional connect as he had tried in vain to join its order thrice.

Barriers have turned into bridges, says PM Modi in Canada

Barriers have turned into bridges, says PM Modi in Canada

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Winding up his visit to Canada, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was a historic trip that will herald a new era of cooperation between the two countries.

India to once again broker peace in Nepal

India to once again broker peace in Nepal

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

India has planned to invite leaders from across the spectrum, including Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai, foreign minister Sujata Koirala, former army chief Rookmangud Katawal, as well as Maoist military commander Barshaman Pun 'Ananta', to sit around the same conference table in New Delhi this week.

Remember 1971? Mend your ways: Rajnath warns Pak

Remember 1971? Mend your ways: Rajnath warns Pak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

He said India was 'very careful' while taking action against terror camps in Balakot across the border after the Pulwama attack.

PHOTOS: Salt Lake Stadium to welcome teams with Rangoli

PHOTOS: Salt Lake Stadium to welcome teams with Rangoli

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Having created a buzz with their 1.5 kilometre long floor art during Durga Puja, the fine arts students of West Bengal are all set to create a gorgeous 'Rangoli' keeping Under-17 World Cup theme in mind, during the final, in Kolkata, on October 28.

'The stink at Gandhiji's birthplace angered me'

'The stink at Gandhiji's birthplace angered me'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

In our Independence Day Special on the India You Didn't Know, Kiran Bedi remembers the time she had to go to court to get Kirti Mandir, Gandhiji's birthplace in Porbandar, cleaned.

Our language has let us down in Pakistan talks

Our language has let us down in Pakistan talks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Apart from S M Krishna's performance in Islamabad, a perusal of the statements made in recent weeks by the Indian side reveals an unfortunate lack of precision in the use of language.

Hazare threatens fast unto death for Lokpal bill

Hazare threatens fast unto death for Lokpal bill

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Veteran social activist Kisan Baburao alias Anna Hazare is going on fast unto death at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi from March 5 to press for Parliament to enact the 'Jan Lokpal bill' drafted by former Supreme Court Judge Santosh Hegde to effectively tackle corruption in the government.

The communal polarisation of Kerala's voters

The communal polarisation of Kerala's voters

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

There was a clear polarisation of Christian and (especially) Muslim votes in favour of the UDF. This caused enough misgivings to start a consolidation of Hindu votes behind the LDF, says T V R Shenoy.

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Do Kashmiri students deserve lifer for supporting Pak cricket team? Your say!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A group of Kashmiri students of the Swami Vivekananda Subharti University in Meerut have been booked for sedition by the Uttar Pradesh government after they allegedly cheered for the Pakistan cricket team against India in the Asia Cup match between the two sides.

Why do BJP members make strange remarks?

Why do BJP members make strange remarks?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Surely a higher standard is required when ministers speak in public to an audience that will assume they are factually correct, says Karan Thapar.

It would be an error to talk to Pakistan again

It would be an error to talk to Pakistan again

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The major substantive lesson that we should draw from the foreign minister-level talks is that Pakistan is not serious about addressing our concerns on terrorism. This should have been clear to us long ago because we have been talking to Pakistan on terrorism ever since 1997, says former deputy national security advisor Satish Chandra.

Veteran women's pacer Jhulan Goswami quits T20Is

Veteran women's pacer Jhulan Goswami quits T20Is

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The 35-year-old will only play ODIs (as India don't play Test cricket), in which format she is the world's highest wicket-taker with 200 scalps from 169 games.

Muslims in India are also Hindus, says RSS chief

Muslims in India are also Hindus, says RSS chief

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Anybody living in India is a Hindu, Bhagwat said.

Rape accused Asaram described as 'great saint' in Std III book

Rape accused Asaram described as 'great saint' in Std III book

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

A school textbook in Jodhpur has a shocking chapter on moral science.

2 get life term for murder of Budhia's coach

2 get life term for murder of Budhia's coach

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

A fast track court on Friday sentenced gangster Sandeep Acharya alias Raja and his associate to rigorous life imprisonment for killing judo coach Biranchi Das, who had groomed the world's youngest marathon runner Budhia Singh. Four days after convicting the duo for gunning down the judo coach on April 13, 2008, Fast Track Court judge Vivekananda Das on Friday morning pronounced the life term for Raja and Akshya Behera alias Chagala.

Jagan's uncle makes it to new Andhra cabinet

Jagan's uncle makes it to new Andhra cabinet

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

YS Vivekanand Reddy, uncle of YS Jaganmohan Reddy who resigned from the Congress on Monday in the wake of differences with the party high command, has joined the new cabinet in Andhra Pradesh.

Congress all set to neutralise Jagan camp

Congress all set to neutralise Jagan camp

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

Amid speculation that Congress will neutralise the Jagan camp by accomodating some of his loyalists in the new Andhra Pradesh cabinet, the rebel Kadapa MP may find the going tough. For the 38-year-old son of former Chief Minister Y S R Reddy, who has been aspiring to become the CM, the increasing isolation may push him into breaking away from Congress and forming a new party, political analysts feel.

1993 Delhi blast convict Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar released on parole

1993 Delhi blast convict Davinder Pal Singh Bhullar released on parole

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Bhullar was convicted in connection with the killing of nine people and injuring of 31 in a bomb blast in 1993. Among those who survived the attack are former Youth Congress chief M S Bitta.

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Pranav Pandya, head and mentor, All World Gayatri Pariwar, says he's not inclined to accept

Emulate Vivekanand to make India a superpower: Rajnath tells youth

Emulate Vivekanand to make India a superpower: Rajnath tells youth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

'If you transform your talent into determination to perform, no one can stop India from becoming a superpower,' Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh tells youngsters at the closing ceremony of the 19th National Youth Festival in Guwahati.

Meet India's first transgender college principal

Meet India's first transgender college principal

Rediff.com27 May 2015

India will get its first transgender college principal on June 9 when Manabi Bandopadhyay takes charge of Krishnagar Women's College in West Bengal's Nadia district.

Telangana beggar pushes his dead wife's body on cart for 60 km

Telangana beggar pushes his dead wife's body on cart for 60 km

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

A beggar from Telangana was forced to carry his wife's body on a pushcart for 60 kilometres after he could not arrange money for an ambulance.

Jagan's uncle refuses to leave Congress

Jagan's uncle refuses to leave Congress

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

In what appears to be a setback for former Congress member of Parliament Jagan Mohan Reddy, his uncle Vivekananda Reddy on Tuesday made it clear that he will abide only by the Congress high command's orders. In a statement issued in Hyderabad, Reddy, brother of late Y S Rajashekhar Reddy, has dismissed the allegations made by his nephew that the Congress was trying to split the party.

'India's restraint post 26/11 overwhelming'

'India's restraint post 26/11 overwhelming'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

It might be a "frustration" for India to restrict itself from any military action against nuclear power Pakistan after the Mumbai terror attacks, but taking such a calculated response was "overwhelming", feels former US Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff.

YSR's wife files nomination from Pulivendula

YSR's wife files nomination from Pulivendula

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy's wife Vijayalakshmi filed her nomination, on Tuesday, for the bypoll to Pulivendula assembly seat previously held by her late husband. Vijayalakshmi filed the nomination as Congress candidate.

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Sports Shorts: Saina, Kashyap pull out of Denmark Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

How Punyakoti, Sanskrit's 1st animation film, got made

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Seven years ago, Ravishankar Venkateswaran heard a story during a bus ride.