News for 'Didi'

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

'Didi' retains power in West Bengal, set to form government again

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The 61-year-old feisty leader, who had single-handedly wrecked the red bastion in West Bengal in 2011, was unfazed by the Left-Congress alliance ahead of the assembly polls.

'We gave her the same respect we gave our real mothers'

'We gave her the same respect we gave our real mothers'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Sulochanaji was indeed a mother-figure to both the Hindi and Marathi film industry.'

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'

BJP trying to make Rahul...: Mamata on Parliament logjam

BJP trying to make Rahul...: Mamata on Parliament logjam

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The TMC also said that the Congress is not the "big boss" of the opposition.

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Even before the trends started coming, eager party workers were seen glued to their smart phones viewing the counting progress online.

Didi's mega campaign against Modi begins next month

Didi's mega campaign against Modi begins next month

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Mamata Banerjee predicts the BJP-led NDA will not get more than 150 seats in the next Lok Sabha election.

Cricket to MamataDi: Manoj Tiwary's Journey

Cricket to MamataDi: Manoj Tiwary's Journey

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'I had offers from the BJP, but my ideology is different from theirs.'

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Ahead of the state assembly elections due this year-end, Baghel made as many as 15 announcements in his address during the state-level Independence Day function at the Police Parade ground in Raipur.

Kartik Needs YOUR HELP!

Kartik Needs YOUR HELP!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Kalki grows tomatoes... Ananya wishes her mom... Amitabh does the Nach Punjaban dance...

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?

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

Say Hello to Priyanka-Nick's Baby

Say Hello to Priyanka-Nick's Baby

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Meet Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.

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.

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.

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'

'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.