News for '-mamta'

Dalit boy's death: Pilot critical of Gehlot govt; 12 councillors quit

Dalit boy's death: Pilot critical of Gehlot govt; 12 councillors quit

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In veiled criticism of the Ashok Gehlot government on Tuesday, Congress leader Sachin Pilot called for zero tolerance to incidents like the recent killing of a Dalit boy and called for action against local officials for an alleged lathi-charge on the victim's family.

The artist who captured Varanasi under the Makar Sankranti sky

The artist who captured Varanasi under the Makar Sankranti sky

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

She looked into the depths of Kashi's soul.

State bypolls: Cong wins 3, BJP and ally 2; TMC loses

State bypolls: Cong wins 3, BJP and ally 2; TMC loses

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Congress on Thursday secured a seat in the present Bengal assembly as its candidate Bayron Biswas won the Sagardighi bypoll, defeating the nearest rival of the Trinamool Congress by 22,980 votes.

'Israel's emotions are similar to what we have'

'Israel's emotions are similar to what we have'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'Before going to Kashmir, we were apprehensive because of what we had heard.' 'But what we saw when we reached Kashmir was altogether different.'

Ganguly's selfie with Eden Gardens' crowd rules the internet

Ganguly's selfie with Eden Gardens' crowd rules the internet

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Sourav Ganguly did not waste the chance to get clicked with the Eden Gardens' crowd.

Alleged kingpin of Apollo kidney racket arrested; 10 docs to be quizzed

Alleged kingpin of Apollo kidney racket arrested; 10 docs to be quizzed

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Four days after the busting of the kidney racket in Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, T Rajkumar Rao, the alleged kingpin, and three others were on Tuesday arrested, even as police said 10 doctors are likely to be questioned in connection with the case.

I Am Bihar: 'They shoo the poor as if they are dogs'

I Am Bihar: 'They shoo the poor as if they are dogs'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Rai Mamta Kumari's first shot at politics ended before it could begin. She had gone to file her nomination with a procession of 56 four wheelers and distributed 1,800 food packets. But then something went wrong.

Theater strike called off in Kerala

Theater strike called off in Kerala

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Two films My Boss and 916 are all set to release this week.

Triple talaq petitioner Ishrat Jahan joins BJP

Triple talaq petitioner Ishrat Jahan joins BJP

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

After joining the BJP, Ishrat said that she would work for women's right in the future.

'I never thought I would come this far'

'I never thought I would come this far'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'I have the love of the audience for the last 60 years.' 'I am very greedy in this matter.' 'I want those who love me to continue doing so.'

Anushka-Virat watch Sui Dhaaga with Varun-Natasha

Anushka-Virat watch Sui Dhaaga with Varun-Natasha

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

It's double date night!

Amit Shah raises 'SP fired at kar sevaks' pitch in Ayodhya

Amit Shah raises 'SP fired at kar sevaks' pitch in Ayodhya

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

"Do you remember that 'kar sevaks' were shot in Ayodhya and bodies were thrown into the Saryu," he said referring to a 1990 incident during the SP regime while addressing a rally at Government Inter College in Faizabad.

BJP MP wants Nusrat disqualified over marriage claims

BJP MP wants Nusrat disqualified over marriage claims

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

BJP's Badaun MP Sanghamitra Maurya has written to the Lok Sabha speaker, demanding disqualification of TMC MP Nusrat Jahan for allegedly giving a false affidavit over her marital status to the Parliament.

2 malnourished recluse sisters rescued in Delhi

2 malnourished recluse sisters rescued in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Two malnourished sisters, who did not step out of their house for the past six years, were on Saturday rescued by their relatives and neighbours and got admitted to a hospital in New Delhi.

Bihar rape victim seeks President's permission to kill herself

Bihar rape victim seeks President's permission to kill herself

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Why does a rape victim in Bihar want to kill herself?

Fahadh to play a baddie in his Tamil debut?

Fahadh to play a baddie in his Tamil debut?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

Mamata resigns, railways goes to Mukul Roy

Mamata resigns, railways goes to Mukul Roy

Rediff.com19 May 2011

A day before she takes oath as the first woman chief minister of West Bengal, Mamta Banerjee resigned from the Union Council of Ministers where she was the Railway minister.

13 women, girls killed after falling into well at wedding in UP

13 women, girls killed after falling into well at wedding in UP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

On Wednesday night, the pre-wedding ritual of "haldi" was being performed.

SC to hear plea seeking cancellation of Class 12 exams on May 31

SC to hear plea seeking cancellation of Class 12 exams on May 31

Rediff.com28 May 2021

At the outset, the bench asked petitioner Mamta Sharma whether she has served the copy of the plea to the counsel representing the Central Board of Secondary Education.

'I don't know what a Sunday is!'

'I don't know what a Sunday is!'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

'If I'm in Bombay for 30 days of work, I'm working all 30 days, there's no holiday between my work.' 'Sometimes I wish for a routine in life, but maybe if the routine comes in, it would be horrible.' 'I'm so used to rushing and hurrying,' Anushka Sharma tells Ronjita Kulkarni/Rediff.com

Who will make the better Karnan: Mammootty or Prithviraj?

Who will make the better Karnan: Mammootty or Prithviraj?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Malayalam film industry.

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Mundka fire: 29 still missing; death toll likely to rise

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The fire department said the four-storey building, which did not have a fire safety certificate, had a single entry and exit point.

Can a movie make its lead a better person?

Can a movie make its lead a better person?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Swara Bhasker says Nil Battey Sannata changed her life!

Tourists delighted after Taj reopens after 2 months

Tourists delighted after Taj reopens after 2 months

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Tourists at the Taj Mahal were asked to follow Covid protocols and were thermal screened and sanitised before entering the premises.

Mamta seeks to use office of profit issue in polls

Mamta seeks to use office of profit issue in polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

The state Congress, however, has not lent its voice to the Trinamool Congress' demand for resignation of the CPI (M) MPs for holding offices of profit in West Bengal.

How Dabangg's Munni badnaam hui was made

How Dabangg's Munni badnaam hui was made

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'During this dry despondent period I understood that I needed to do something extraordinary to get the focus of people on me and my music.' 'I worked and worked and composed Munni badnaam hui.'

#JabWeMet: I was struck by her smile

#JabWeMet: I was struck by her smile

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Akash Sharma reminisces the first time he met his wife

Spotted: Somdev and Cilic at the Chennai Open

Spotted: Somdev and Cilic at the Chennai Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Reader Mamta Nahar sent us these pictures from Chennai.

Haryana mountaineer Sauda scales Mount Elbrus

Haryana mountaineer Sauda scales Mount Elbrus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

After scaling Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mamta Sauda has added another feather to her cap having successfully climbed Europe's tallest peak Mount Elbrus recently.

Congress to launch all-out attack against Mamata

Congress to launch all-out attack against Mamata

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Mamata's 'there is no United Progressive Alliance (UPA)' remark after a meeting in Mumbai with Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, an ally of Congress in Maharashtra, evoked a strong response from the party, currently being led by interim president Sonia Gandhi.

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Vaishno Devi stampede: The 12 who died

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Seven pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and three from Delhi were among the 12 people who died in a stampede at Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Saturday, officials said.

Another day of adjournments at RS as Opposition keeps up protest

Another day of adjournments at RS as Opposition keeps up protest

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Tuesday after repeated stoppages as opposition members continued to protest demanding the revocation of suspension of 12 members.

Do Varun-Anushka make a great jodi in Sui Dhaaga? VOTE!

Do Varun-Anushka make a great jodi in Sui Dhaaga? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Get ready for this new jodi.

Spotted: Rafael Nadal in Chennai

Spotted: Rafael Nadal in Chennai

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Reader Mamta Nahar sent us these pictures from Chennai.

Urvashi Sarada is back as Nayika

Urvashi Sarada is back as Nayika

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

The actress will be seen portraying the role of a famous actress of an earlier era.

Jab We Met: 'Our parents said NO'

Jab We Met: 'Our parents said NO'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Charanjeet tells us how cultural differences couldn't stop him from getting married to the love of his life.

RIP Danish Siddiqui

RIP Danish Siddiqui

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

A tribute to an incomparable photojournalist who was slain by the Taliban on Thursday night.

'The migrants need help now more than before'

'The migrants need help now more than before'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Many are coming hungry and thirsty.' 'Some told us they were stopped from filling water at roadside village handpumps because villagers told them 'tum Carona ho'.'

Dulquer Salmaan's Kammatipaadam gets A certificate

Dulquer Salmaan's Kammatipaadam gets A certificate

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The latest updates from the Malayalam film industry.

What is Ranbir up to?

What is Ranbir up to?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Ranbir may be happy without work, but he sure had a busy Tuesday.