News for 'Bandhan'

Shabana On The 'Son She Never Had'

Shabana On The 'Son She Never Had'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Shabana Azmi looks forward to Raksha Bandhan like a dutiful sister.

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

52-day Amarnath yatra ends, 5L pilgrims offer prayers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

More than a dozen Mountain Rescue Teams assisted thousands of pilgrims during this year's Amarnath pilgrimage in the south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said on Monday, as the annual yatra concluded with more than 5.10 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the cave shrine.

Dharmaveer 2: Glorifying Eknath Shinde

Dharmaveer 2: Glorifying Eknath Shinde

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From start to finish, Dharmaveer 2 feels less like a biopic and more like propaganda crafted for Eknath Shinde's political gain, observes Prasanna D Zore.

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'

What Are Money Market Funds?

What Are Money Market Funds?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

MMFs invest in fixed-income instruments maturing in less than one year, minimising interest-rate risk.

HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to buy stake in ICICI Bank, 5 others

HDFC Bank gets RBI nod to buy stake in ICICI Bank, 5 others

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

HDFC Bank on Tuesday said RBI has given approval to the group to acquire up to 9.5 per cent stake each in six lenders, including ICICI Bank and Axis Bank.

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Nitish govt under fire over 'reduction in Hindu holidays' in Bihar schools

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Holidays on Ram Navami and Janmashtami, associated with the most popular of Hindu deities Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively, have been done away with and on the other hand, the number of days requiring schools to remain shut for Muslim festivals has been increased, Modi alleged.

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

'The Only Way We Can Stop Rapes...'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Even if we have laws in place, which we must, we need a societal change.' 'Rather than telling our daughters that, "Listen, leave your house at so and so time, come back by so and so time," we must tell the men and boys that "Whatever point of time you encounter a woman in public space or wherever, you treat her with respect, dignity, and as an equal participant in these public spaces".'

Who's Akshay feeding paani puri to?

Who's Akshay feeding paani puri to?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

'I have enjoyed working on this film. It is one of my best films,' says the star.

'From gifting me my first-ever bat...'

'From gifting me my first-ever bat...'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

'My sister has been one of the greatest gifts of life.'

Domestic mutual funds roll out US bonds as yields hit multi-year high

Domestic mutual funds roll out US bonds as yields hit multi-year high

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

After Bandhan MF's US Treasury Bond 0-1 year Fund of Fund (FoF), Aditya Birla Sun Life (ABSL) MF has come out with US Treasury 1-3 Year Bond ETFs FoF and 3-10 Year Bond ETFs FoF. US bonds, which generally offer low yields, have turned attractive post the 525-basis point hike in US interest rates. According to Bloomberg data, the 1-year and 2-year US treasury yields now stand at 5.4 per cent and 5.1 per cent, respectively. Although the yields remain lower than what Indian government bonds offer, the differential has come down steeply.

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

After Bandhan, another micro lender in Bengal eyes the big league

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

What is it about Arohan that puts it in the top league of microfinance institutions in the country?

Gorgeous Bhumi, Seedha Saadha Akshay

Gorgeous Bhumi, Seedha Saadha Akshay

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Akshay Kumar invited his friends from the film industry to watch Raksha Bandhan.

'She was the only woman he truly loved'

'She was the only woman he truly loved'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Her exit signaled his downfall.'

Super Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Super Fun Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

16 Kurtas Every Man Needs In His Festive Wardrobe

16 Kurtas Every Man Needs In His Festive Wardrobe

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

16 Kurtas Every Man Needs In His Festive Wardrobe From modern prints to the updated angrakha, everything that's redefining ethnic fashion

Hrithik, Varun, Kartik Celebrate Their Siblings

Hrithik, Varun, Kartik Celebrate Their Siblings

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

While Bollywood stars and their children have posted some loved-up pictures on Raksha Bandhan, there's a whole lot more!

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active participant in both for most of his remarkable life.

Aamir Vs Akshay: Who Will Win BO Battle?

Aamir Vs Akshay: Who Will Win BO Battle?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

This is the fourth time in three decades that Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar have had movie releases on the same day.

'Can I Create Rs 2.5 Cr Corpus Via EPF, VPF?'

'Can I Create Rs 2.5 Cr Corpus Via EPF, VPF?'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

rediffGURU Sunil Lala answers your personal finance-related queries.

Kriti Gives Her Heart Away To...

Kriti Gives Her Heart Away To...

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Two of Bollywood's famous writers Kanika Dhillon and Himanshu Sharma, who got married in 2021, hosted a housewarming party in Mumbai, and invited their friends over.

Sisters Out To Shop For Rakhis

Sisters Out To Shop For Rakhis

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

With Raksha Bandhan just two Fridays away, sisters are shopping in earnest for rakhis.

Varun Tej, Lavanya Get Engaged

Varun Tej, Lavanya Get Engaged

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The actors, who have featured together in Mister and Antariksh 9000 kmph, shared the news on their Instagram handles.

Are Indian Markets Overstretched?

Are Indian Markets Overstretched?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The index is currently trading at 149 per cent of its historical P/B valuation, surpassing its previous peak of 125 per cent made in 2020-21.

Olympic hockey medallist Lakra accused of murder

Olympic hockey medallist Lakra accused of murder

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Senior India hockey player Birendra Lakra was on Tuesday accused of involvement in the murder of his childhood friend Anand Toppo by the father of the deceased.

'Are These SIPs Ok? Please Advise'

'Are These SIPs Ok? Please Advise'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Ulhas Joshi answers your mutual fund queries.

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

RS pays homage to Swaraj; will miss her on Raksha Bandhan, says Naidu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Mourning the demise "as a personal loss", Naidu expressed hope that the words and deeds of this exemplary leader will continue to inspire all those in public life.

Rohit, Virat cheer for Mithali and Co ahead of Pakistan tie

Rohit, Virat cheer for Mithali and Co ahead of Pakistan tie

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Rohit Sharma posted the Star Sports campaign video #HamaraBlueBandhan on his Instagram Reels.

Here's What Urmila Does In Goa!

Here's What Urmila Does In Goa!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world and we bring them to you.

When Lataji Didn't Sing For Raj Kapoor

When Lataji Didn't Sing For Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'Hamara aur Rajsaab ka bahot gehra aur toot bandhan tha. Hum bahot ladte the (we used to fight a lot) but he could make me bend my rules for him.;

Ahead of state elections, LPG price cut by Rs 200

Ahead of state elections, LPG price cut by Rs 200

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The government on Tuesday announced a Rs 200 per cylinder cut in prices of domestic cooking gas as it looked to counter the cheaper LPG promise of the Congress in upcoming assembly elections in states like Madhya Pradesh.

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

COMING UP: October's Big Movie Releases

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The season of festivities has kick-started and there is a flurry of movie releases in theatres.

Yeh Hai India: Meet Modiji's Sisters

Yeh Hai India: Meet Modiji's Sisters

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

A lady ties a rakhi made up of gold and silver onto a cut-out of Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi on the eve of Raksha Bandhan in Ahmedabad, August 10, 2022.

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.

Mutual Funds add 77 mn SIP accounts in H1 to get back on high-growth track

Mutual Funds add 77 mn SIP accounts in H1 to get back on high-growth track

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

After a short-term blip, mutual funds (MFs) are back to adding new systematic investment plan (SIP) investors at a record high pace, which was seen during the financial year 2021-22 (FY22). During the first six months (H1) of this financial year (FY24), MFs have added a net 77 million SIP accounts compared to 56 million during the same period of FY23. The net additions this year are a tad higher than the 76.5 million additions in H1 of FY22.

BJP's Huge Chouhan Problem In MP

BJP's Huge Chouhan Problem In MP

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Chouhan's fate will be determined by the BJP central command's assessment of the implications of such a move ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

'I'm 30, married. How to create Rs 10 cr fund by 50?'

'I'm 30, married. How to create Rs 10 cr fund by 50?'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Dev Ashish answers your personal finance and mutual fund queries.

What Yummy Snack Is Akshay Tucking Into?

What Yummy Snack Is Akshay Tucking Into?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Bollywood works hard but travels harder! Here's bringing you beautiful images from their travel diaries.

Hawkish RBI prompts debt mutual funds to reassess 'duration' of schemes

Hawkish RBI prompts debt mutual funds to reassess 'duration' of schemes

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Debt fund managers are reassessing their strategies after the setback delivered by the Reserve Bank of India recently. While most are refraining from any knee-jerk reaction to the central bank's surprise open market operation (OMO) announcements, they are taking a re-look at the duration of their schemes. Sandeep Yadav, head of fixed income at DSP Mutual Fund, said it has trimmed the duration of some schemes, considering the hawkish stance by the RBI.

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Banks' Romance With Profit Will End In March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The drop in net interest margin will separate the men from the boys, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.