News for '-didi'

Sakshi Maharaj must watch out for this lady

Sakshi Maharaj must watch out for this lady

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'Sakshi Maharaj hasn't kept a single promise... and we're fed up.' 'Annu Tandon is the only one whom we can turn to in distress.'

Will EC Risk Constitutional crisis in Bengal?

Will EC Risk Constitutional crisis in Bengal?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'The EC's role in this is questionable. What is the reason for this delay? Are they waiting for instructions?'

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Quelling fears of a takeover by Ola, which is also funded by Uber's major investor SoftBank Group, the US-based cab aggregating giant made it clear that the company was not ceding its position in India, one of its core markets.

Shah Rukh Khan bonds with Mamta Banerjee

Shah Rukh Khan bonds with Mamta Banerjee

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Has Modi run out of gas?

Has Modi run out of gas?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Other strong men have stopped Modi and his hordes in states before, but none of them with a footprint or battle cry to shake up New Delhi, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Prashant Kishor went to Kolkata during lockdown: BJP

Prashant Kishor went to Kolkata during lockdown: BJP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Kishor, who earlier worked with the BJP but turned into its strident critic of late, reacted with indignation, saying he would retire from public life if the allegations were proven true. He also asserted that those levelling the allegation against him should apologise.

CAB to invite Sachin, Sindhu, Mary Kom for day-night Test

CAB to invite Sachin, Sindhu, Mary Kom for day-night Test

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar along with chess wizard Viswanathan Anand and tennis ace Sania Mirza are likely to grace India's first ever day-night Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens.

A day at a village primary health centre

A day at a village primary health centre

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

More rural women are having babies in government hospitals. Facilities have improved, but Bihar has is a long way to go in public health.

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

"Shouldn't they get Indian citizenship? Shouldn't their human rights be protected?" Shah asked the audience which responded with a resounding "yes".

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.

'I still send my dead sister text messages'

'I still send my dead sister text messages'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

In a Delhi home, two brothers miss a special sister on Raksha Bandhan.

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Safe or not, the global taxi giant can now track you even after you have been dropped off.

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Five people were killed, including 4 in the firing by Central Industrial Security Force personnel, during the fourth phase of polling

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Comment by SoftBank board member sets off talk of Ola-Uber merger.

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

In a blow to the prestige of the saffron brigade, Bharatiya Janata Party's national vice president Mukul Roy along with son Subhranshu, rejoined the Trinamool Congress on Friday, with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other leaders of the state's ruling party welcoming the prodigal back to the fold.

WB minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns; 3rd minister to quit Mamata cabinet before polls

WB minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns; 3rd minister to quit Mamata cabinet before polls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Shukla in his resignation letter to Banerjee expressed his willingness to "retire" from politics

Asha Bhosle: The ageless singer turns 80

Asha Bhosle: The ageless singer turns 80

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

The Bollywood veteran celebrated her birthday on Sunday, September 8.

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The good old days... Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan's is a bonding that is special and rare in an industry where friendships are ephemeral. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is their sixth film together, after Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke and Sholay.

Dilli Gupshup

Dilli Gupshup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Rahul Gandhi's backroom decisions. Kapil Sibal's fear of television debates. Modi vs Advani vs Scindia. All this, and more, in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Bollywood wishes Lata Mangeshkar

Bollywood wishes Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Don't give in to Mamata, India Inc urges govt

Don't give in to Mamata, India Inc urges govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Industry leaders have urged the government to carry forward the reforms process.

Akhilesh meets Mamata in Kolkata

Akhilesh meets Mamata in Kolkata

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

"After coming to Kolkata, I would not have felt good not meeting Didi," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said after calling on his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Wednesday.

'No star could bully Hrishida'

'No star could bully Hrishida'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'

Mamata's red rage for change and progress faces skepticism

Mamata's red rage for change and progress faces skepticism

Rediff.com20 May 2012

City of Joy singing blues as Didi celebrates one year in office at Writers' Building. Ishita Ayan Dutt reports

Gangrape: Punish these bad men, children tell President

Gangrape: Punish these bad men, children tell President

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

"The men will not repent for what they have done to didi. These bad men must be put in jail and locked in rooms all their lives till they die."This is part of a letter written by a group of children to President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday demanding stringent punishment for the culprits involved in the gangrape of a girl in a moving bus in Delhi last Sunday.

Manju Rani: Kabaddi's loss is boxing's gain

Manju Rani: Kabaddi's loss is boxing's gain

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

'I started as a kabaddi player but that's a team sport and credit is shared. Boxing attracted me because it's an individual sport'

The real 'hand' behind the fuel price hike

The real 'hand' behind the fuel price hike

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Kabhi haan, kabhi naa... The gossip now is that Rahul Gandhi won't become a Cabinet minister. Even as Congresswallahs wonder what Mamata Banerjee is upto, there is one senior leader in the party who is feeling very grateful towards Didi. To find out more, don't miss this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Mamata Banerjee: Soldier who trumped BJP war machine

Mamata Banerjee: Soldier who trumped BJP war machine

Rediff.com2 May 2021

'Didi' became the real 'Dada' as she got past the post, on a wheelchair and a foot in cast, a souvenir from the Nandigram battle against former protege-turned-rival Suvendu Adhikari.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

Mamata among Time's 100 most influential people

Mamata among Time's 100 most influential people

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the world.

Mamata's new target: President Pranab

Mamata's new target: President Pranab

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Didi drags Rashtrapati into electoral battle.

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

US taxi-hailing firm raises the money from Saudi Public Investment Fund to support global expansion.

PHOTOS: Indian cricketers celebrate Raksha Bandhan

PHOTOS: Indian cricketers celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The Indian cricket team is currently in Sri Lanka but that didn't stop them from wishing their sisters via social media and take part in the celebrations.

Trials of a dieting neta! Gupshup from the Dilli Durbar

Trials of a dieting neta! Gupshup from the Dilli Durbar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Chhole bhaturas instead of cumcumber sandwiches -- diets take a tumble in the tough UP campaign; The star of the Congress Parivar and no it's not Rahul; UP fails to lure Didi; The Desi Boy who reads the The New York Times after campaigning... Gupshup from the Dilli Darbar.

When Mamata spoke, and we wished she HADN'T!

When Mamata spoke, and we wished she HADN'T!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Rediff.com takes a look at the many, many times Didi's (in)famously volatile and unpredictable ways have left us speechless!

Shahid, Mira have a son!

Shahid, Mira have a son!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'My jaan Misha has her own baby brother now.'

First salary: 'I laminated the first 100-rupee note'

First salary: 'I laminated the first 100-rupee note'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

We asked you, our readers, to tell us about your first salary and how you spent it. Here's the latest set of responses we received.

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated MC Mary Kom for winning a record sixth gold medal in the Women's World Championships on Saturday.

More than a decade in power is bad for political health

More than a decade in power is bad for political health

Rediff.com19 May 2016

What the Congress will have to understand is that it is not enough to have a 40-something vice-president in New Delhi, but young faces with fresh ideas in the states,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Lata Mangeshkar fine, and back home

Lata Mangeshkar fine, and back home

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

This is the first time she has been hospitalised in 20 years, says Subhash K Jha.