News for 'walima'

Hindu activists force cancellation of interfaith wedding reception in UP

Hindu activists force cancellation of interfaith wedding reception in UP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Hindu activists protested a wedding reception for an interfaith couple in Shahjahanpur, leading to its cancellation. The couple had married in a registry marriage in Delhi.

Swara-Fahad's Exquisite Walima Look

Swara-Fahad's Exquisite Walima Look

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Swara had yet another wedding reception at Fahad's hometown Bareilly, on March 19.

As rain plays spoilsport, Hindu, Muslim couples share wedding hall

As rain plays spoilsport, Hindu, Muslim couples share wedding hall

Rediff.com22 May 2025

In a heartwarming display of interfaith harmony, a Muslim family in Pune came to the aid of a Hindu couple whose wedding rituals were disrupted by heavy rains. When the Hindu couple's outdoor ceremony was threatened, the Muslim family, who were celebrating their own wedding reception, offered their venue for the Hindu couple to complete their 'saptapadi' ritual. The gesture of kindness and understanding is a testament to the growing spirit of interfaith harmony in India.

The Reason Why She's Trending...

The Reason Why She's Trending...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The actor, who got married on February 5, would have probably faded into oblivion but the re-release of her 2016 film, Sanam Teri Kasam, brought her right back in the news.

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Curbs under Section 163 (power to issue an order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which were set to expire on Sunday, have now been extended till December 31 in Sambhal.

Swara Bhasker Is Pregnant

Swara Bhasker Is Pregnant

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Five months after their wedding, Swara Bhasker and Samajwadi Party youth leader Fahad Ahmad are expecting their first child.

Govt bringing Jinnah alive with citizenship bill: Owaisi

Govt bringing Jinnah alive with citizenship bill: Owaisi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief said that even if the bill is passed by Parliament, he will "knock on all doors" in the country and keep his point of view in front of the people.

Pakistan PM dons pink turban gifted to him by Modi at granddaughter's wedding

Pakistan PM dons pink turban gifted to him by Modi at granddaughter's wedding

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

"Wearing the gifted turban of Modi itself shows that Sharif's sincere intention towards the neighbouring country. Besides, it also demonstrates that Sharif values the gift of Modi," a source added.

PIX: Saif-Kareena's star-studded Delhi reception

PIX: Saif-Kareena's star-studded Delhi reception

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The Daawat-E-Walima held at a plush Aurangzeb Road bungalow was attended by the capital's swish set.

Why Shoaib sought Rs 35 million for rights?

Why Shoaib sought Rs 35 million for rights?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has reportedly demanded a whopping Rs 35 million for the rights to cover his reception and walima ceremony in his hometown Sialkot after his wedding to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.

Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Shoaib defers his marriage reception

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

The walima or reception to be hosted by Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik to celebrate his marriage to tennis star Sania Mirza has been deferred to April 27 as his travel plans were upset following the seizure of his passport by Indian authorities.

Sania denied visa for Sialkot, reception in Lahore

Sania denied visa for Sialkot, reception in Lahore

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The Pakistan High Commission has denied tennis star Sania Mirza a visa for Sialkot, the home town of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik where a reception (walima) was to be held after the couple's marriage.

A wedding feast to remember

A wedding feast to remember

Rediff.com6 May 2017

'All the bride's beleaguered parents wanted, they said, was a simple wedding without any unnecessary problems.'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

'Saira was more beautiful than I thought'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'She had indeed grown to full womanhood and was in reality more beautiful than I thought she was.'

'If Osama could be killed, then why not Dawood?'

'If Osama could be killed, then why not Dawood?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'After Chotta Rajan's arrest, Dawood is feeling the heat.'