News for 'Didi'

Dutee reveals disturbing details of past ragging events

Dutee reveals disturbing details of past ragging events

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Odisha born Olympian Dutee Chand Sunday made a startling revelation by claiming that she had been a victim of ragging

Sushmita Sen Wants To Remind You...

Sushmita Sen Wants To Remind You...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Rakul can't stop smiling... Priyanka's busy shopping... Kartik doesn't want to share his secret...

Vote for TMC if you prefer scams: Amit Shah

Vote for TMC if you prefer scams: Amit Shah

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Reaching out to politically crucial Kurmi caste population of the Purulia district, Shah promised jobs for their every family and education in their language.

Nysa Sings Her Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Nysa Sings Her Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

What's your favourite Lata song?

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

It sent shock waves in the party -- a political greenhorn had taken on Modi in his home turf of Gujarat. Smriti had clearly tried to choose sides, in this case Vajpayee's camp. Many felt that this would end Irani's career. A revealing excerpt from Nidhi Sharma's new book She, The Leader: Women in Indian Politics.

Himanta claims 300-400 BJP workers fled to Assam from Bengal

Himanta claims 300-400 BJP workers fled to Assam from Bengal

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday claimed that 300-400 BJP workers and their family members have fled their homes in West Bengal amid post-poll violence in the neighbouring state.

Shraddha remembers her Lata aaji

Shraddha remembers her Lata aaji

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Pictures and tributes keep pouring in, reminding everyone how much she was loved.

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

'She had shown some signs of improvement, but then she went into multi-organ failure.'

Riddhi Sings Her Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Riddhi Sings Her Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Sing your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song and send it to us.

Jayanti sings for Lata Mangeshkar

Jayanti sings for Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Sing your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song and send it to us.

After Sonali Guha, another turncoat wants to rejoin TMC

After Sonali Guha, another turncoat wants to rejoin TMC

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Murmu, who had switched camp as she was reportedly unhappy with the ticket that was given to her by the ruling party, has expressed her desire to return to the TMC, a day after Banerjee's former aide, Sonali Guha, made a similar appeal.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Meet The Contestants

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Rohit Shetty returns with the 13th season of the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, and the contestant line-up seems quite interesting.

Modi explains why Mamata 'has lost Bengal polls'

Modi explains why Mamata 'has lost Bengal polls'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for seeking en bloc voting by Muslims for the Trinamool Congress and said had his party made a similar appeal to Hindus, it would have been criticised and censured.

'Modi is no god, but a human being who can be defeated'

'Modi is no god, but a human being who can be defeated'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Mamata Didi is the only politician who can take on the might of Modi.'

Sister-in-law carries Santali saree for Murmu's swearing-in

Sister-in-law carries Santali saree for Murmu's swearing-in

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

President-elect Droupadi Murmu may wear a traditional Santali saree when she takes the oath of office in Delhi on Monday.

Didi to launch 'Quit India' campaign against BJP

Didi to launch 'Quit India' campaign against BJP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Banerjee said the TMC would file a defamation case against the CBI and other central agencies for 'harassing and defaming' its leaders.

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Lata Mangeshkar, Nightingale of India, passes away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who was in the intensive care unit of Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital, passed away on Sunday morning. She was 92.

Lata Mangeshkar back on ventilator, not doing well: Doctor

Lata Mangeshkar back on ventilator, not doing well: Doctor

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The 92-year-old singer tested positive for Covid with mild symptoms and was admitted on January 8 to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital.

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Is Swamy Ditching BJP To Join TMC?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

After the trio who called on Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday -- retired diplomat and ex-Janata Dal-United MP Pavan Varma; retired cricketer and former BJP MP Kirti Azad; former Congressman Ashok Tanwar -- it was Dr Swamy's turn to call on Didi at her nephew Abishek Banerjee's Delhi home on Wednesday, instantly triggering speculation of his joining the TMC.

TMC believes in Transfer My Commission: PM attacks Mamata

TMC believes in Transfer My Commission: PM attacks Mamata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for pursuing "appeasement and vote bank politics" which were responsible for infiltration.

Amit Shah accuses 'Bhatija and Co' of swindling Amphan relief

Amit Shah accuses 'Bhatija and Co' of swindling Amphan relief

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday alleged that 'Bhatija (nephew) and company' had swindled central funds sent for Amphan relief and said that probe will be ordered into it and culprits will be booked after the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in West Bengal.

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Caption this: Is Pele 'Didi' ka diwana?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Post your tongue-in-cheek captions in the message board below.

Amit Shah declares in Bengal: Mamata govt won't last beyond 2025 if...

Amit Shah declares in Bengal: Mamata govt won't last beyond 2025 if...

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday appealed to the people to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in 35 seats out of the 42 in West Bengal in the next Lok Sabha polls, saying that the Trinamool Congress government would not survive beyond 2025 if the target is achieved.

Mamata playing politics with the dead: Modi

Mamata playing politics with the dead: Modi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Modi later contended at a rally at Gangarampur in Dakshin Dinajpur, that Banerjee has been abusing him almost every other day as he raises questions on Trinamool Congress track record of "corruption".

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

PM hails 'nari shakti' in I-Day speech, faces Opposition questions

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women, saying a mentality to insult them in speech and conduct has crept in.

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

DMK Starts Giving it Back To BJP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The BJP has nothing to lose after a point. For the DMK it is a difficult choice, as it would not want to give too much of space to a 'national party' lest the 'Dravidian duel' of the past decades should be lost forever, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Say Hello to Priyanka-Nick's Baby

Say Hello to Priyanka-Nick's Baby

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Meet Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.

Mamata working for welfare of nephew: Amit Shah

Mamata working for welfare of nephew: Amit Shah

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Noting that the Trinamool Congress which boasts of the slogan 'Maa Mati Mansuh' (Mother, Land and people) actually indulges in extortion, corruption and appeasement, Shah exuded confidence of forming the next government in the state and take it to the path of development.

At Priyanka's BIRTHDAY BASH!

At Priyanka's BIRTHDAY BASH!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Days after Nick Jonas shared pictures of Priyanka Chopra's 40th birthday celebrations on July 18 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, comes many more pictures, this time, shared by PeeCee's cousin, Parineeti Chopra.

Exit polls should be banned, says Sukhbir Badal

Exit polls should be banned, says Sukhbir Badal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'When the assembly elections happened in West Bengal, it was predicted that Mamata didi will win only by a thin margin but she won with a huge margin'

Your slap a blessing for me: PM Modi to Mamata

Your slap a blessing for me: PM Modi to Mamata

Rediff.com9 May 2019

He said that out of anxiety of losing the general elections, the chief minister is insulting the Constitution.

Indian team wears black armbands in memory of Lata Mangeshkar

Indian team wears black armbands in memory of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team wore black armbands in the first ODI against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, to pay respect to the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died on Sunday morning.

PM scalds Mamata, accuses her of betraying people of Bengal

PM scalds Mamata, accuses her of betraying people of Bengal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

He also accused her of nepotism by choosing to play the limited role of "bua" (aunt) to her "bhatija" (nephew) instead of becoming "Didi" (elder sister) to the people.

CBI files cases in Birbhum killings, to begin probe on Saturday

CBI files cases in Birbhum killings, to begin probe on Saturday

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday filed cases in connection with the killing of eight people in West Bengal's Birbhum district, shortly after the Calcutta high court directed the central probe agency to take over investigation into the case, a senior official said.

'You left without fulfilling your promise': Smriti's emotional post on Sushma

'You left without fulfilling your promise': Smriti's emotional post on Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Referring to Swaraj as "didi" (elder sister), Irani expressed her shock at the untimely death of the former Delhi chief minister.

Sing Your Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Sing Your Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Which is your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song?

'Happy Rakhi to the light of my life'

'Happy Rakhi to the light of my life'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

On Raksha Bandhan, film folk post happy pictures with their siblings.

Opposition's joint Prez nominee: Farooq withdraws his name

Opposition's joint Prez nominee: Farooq withdraws his name

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday withdrew his name as the potential joint opposition candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, saying he has a 'lot more active politics' ahead of him, and that he wanted to contribute in navigating the Union Territory through the current 'critical juncture'.

'Mamata will prove to be a game-changer in 2024'

'Mamata will prove to be a game-changer in 2024'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

'My role will be to take her message across the country.'