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The Desi Model at Cannes

The Desi Model at Cannes

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Nidhi Sunil stunned in a flowy white silhouette as she walked down the Cannes red carpet.

Mamata behind TMC's astounding performance: BJP

Mamata behind TMC's astounding performance: BJP

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Vijayvargiya, who is also the BJP's Bengal minder, also said that he has received a call from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who enquired about the party's poor show.

5 Lata Mangeshkar-R D Burman Gems

5 Lata Mangeshkar-R D Burman Gems

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Rahul Dev Burman's collaboration with Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar was unique, but he saved his best for Lata Mangeshkar.

Didi accuses BJP of killing 2 students as violence mars Bengal bandh

Didi accuses BJP of killing 2 students as violence mars Bengal bandh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Scattered incidents of violence, including torching of buses and clashes, occurred and 1,600 people were arrested during the 12-hour bandh.

Caption this: Sania gives Didi a helping hand in tennis

Caption this: Sania gives Didi a helping hand in tennis

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Tennis stars descended on Kolkata when a prelude to the Indian Premier Tennis League had legends like Martina Navratilova, Leander Paes, Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi play in the Tennis Masters on Tuesday.

PIX: Bollywood stars celebrate Bhai Dooj

PIX: Bollywood stars celebrate Bhai Dooj

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Bollywood actors celebrated Bhai Dooj -- called by many names like Bhau Beej and Bhai Tika as well -- on November 16 and posted lovely pictures on social media.

Mamata ups efforts to stitch anti-BJP front, without Congress

Mamata ups efforts to stitch anti-BJP front, without Congress

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Reacting sharply to Banerjee's fulminations, the Congress struck back pointing out that Prime Minster Narendra Modi's and her stand were similar, with one seeking a 'Congress 'Mukt' (Free) India' and the other, an 'Opposition coalition sans Congress'.

Didi did not reject Mukherjee, says TMC leader

Didi did not reject Mukherjee, says TMC leader

Rediff.com17 Jun 2012

TMC leaders say party may do a rethink on UPA's choice for President. Kavita Chowdhury reports

I miss you, Didi: Raksha Bandhan wishes

I miss you, Didi: Raksha Bandhan wishes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Readers send in messages for their siblings ahead of Raksha Bandhan on August 5.

'Don't bring your dadagiri': Posters 'welcome' Mamata to Delhi

'Don't bring your dadagiri': Posters 'welcome' Mamata to Delhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Put up by an organisation known as Youth For Democracy, a number of posters have been installed at many places of the city taking a jibe at Banerjee ahead of her participation in the opposition protest at Jantar Mantar.

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'There is so much division in the country. People are getting more and more into 'Main Hindu hoon woh Mussalmaan hai'.' 'This climate of suspicion and hostility must stop,' The Legend, 92 today, tells Subhash K Jha in an exclusive interview.

Will win Bengal with one leg, Delhi with two: Mamata

Will win Bengal with one leg, Delhi with two: Mamata

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday asserted that she would win the ongoing state polls despite injury and eventually aim for power in Delhi.

In Bengal's Joynagar Modi taunts TMC over 'aversion to chotiwalas'

In Bengal's Joynagar Modi taunts TMC over 'aversion to chotiwalas'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Making a strong Hindutva pitch at the hustings in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked Trinamool Congress leaders for calling those wearing saffron, sporting tilak and choti as "rakshas", and declared that he does not believe in "seasonal faith".

'Happiest Birthday dear Lataji'

'Happiest Birthday dear Lataji'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The legendary singer turns 87 today!

After kicking out the Tatas, Didi plans 'industrial revolution'

After kicking out the Tatas, Didi plans 'industrial revolution'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Industrialists say they were bowled over by the West Bengal chief minister's 'charm and simplicity'.

'Mithun dreams of becoming Bengal CM'

'Mithun dreams of becoming Bengal CM'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Apparently, Mithunda has shared with BJP leaders that becoming West Bengal's chief minister is his only motive for the political jump from the Trinamool Congress, which sent him to the Rajya Sabha, to the BJP.

'Didi' takes over the reins of West Bengal

'Didi' takes over the reins of West Bengal

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Mamata Banerjee created history on Friday when she was sworn in as the first woman chief minister of West Bengal, after her party Trinamool Congress ended the Left Front government's 34-year-old rule in the state.

HDFC-HDFC Bank: Great Marriage, But...

HDFC-HDFC Bank: Great Marriage, But...

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

But there are challenges, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mamata scores landslide victory in Bhabanipur, TMC sweeps bypolls

Mamata scores landslide victory in Bhabanipur, TMC sweeps bypolls

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Banerjee scored a personal point with a massive victory in the bypoll with a record margin of 58,835 votes.

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

10 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On her 65th birthday, Sukanya Verma looks at the diva's 10 definitive songs.

Colourful murals bring a smile to a Delhi slum

Colourful murals bring a smile to a Delhi slum

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

A New Delhi slum has been given a colourful makeover thanks to a street artist collective, drawing art lovers and selfie-snappers to a rundown area that they would never normally visit.

A Journey to Dominique Dada's Sunderbans

A Journey to Dominique Dada's Sunderbans

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

India is a passion with him. He is immersed in India. But he cannot help worrying about India too.

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.

Kangana and Vir Das have every right to their opinions

Kangana and Vir Das have every right to their opinions

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

By sacrificing an important component of the right to free speech, we have strengthened the hands of the fundamentalists, the bigots and the publicity-seeking goondas. And of the hate-filled political establishment, points out Vir Sanghvi.

CAA will be implemented after Covid vaccination: Shah

CAA will be implemented after Covid vaccination: Shah

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Shah said Banerjee will not be in a position to oppose the implementation of the CAA as she will cease to be the chief minister after the assembly polls likely in April-May this year.

Modi claims 40 Trinamool MLAs 'in touch with' him

Modi claims 40 Trinamool MLAs 'in touch with' him

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

He also accused TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee of nepotism, insisting she wants to politically establish her nephew in West Bengal.

'Saif uncle and Rani didi encouraged us'

'Saif uncle and Rani didi encouraged us'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Children Ali Haji and Angelina Idnani talk about their new film.

Industry wants Didi to bring Tatas back to Singur

Industry wants Didi to bring Tatas back to Singur

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Assocham is planning to write a letter to the West bengal chief minister, asking her to bring back the Tatas to regain business confidence.

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The two new markets are overwhelmingly dominated by US ride-hailing giant Uber, which has been able to edge out local start-ups

When 'Mamata didi' was the most sought after politico in Delhi

When 'Mamata didi' was the most sought after politico in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Janata Dal-United's Sharad Yadav, Samajwadi Party's Ramgopal Yadav and Aam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal will meet at Sharad Pawar's residence on Wednesday.

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

How Prashant Kishor helped to revive Mamata's fortunes

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Realising, that there was a ground swell of anger against several lower level TMC leaders who were often accused of petty corruption in execution of public welfare schemes, Kishor designed the 'Didi Ke Bolo' (Tell Didi) campaign under which citizens could directly approach Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with their grievances.

'Friendship is much more than just being nice'

'Friendship is much more than just being nice'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'Good friends are those who advise whether something is palatable for you or not.' 'Good friends are those who are not afraid of telling the truth.'

'When he sang, the world stood still and listened'

'When he sang, the world stood still and listened'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

'The thing about Balaji was that he brought his own special flavour and energy to every song he sang.' 'In that sense, he was like Kishoreda.'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

'Mamata knows her defeat is certain'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'If the chief minister says there are areas in her home state where she cannot enter, where has she driven the state to!'

Can <I>Didi</I> convert Kolkata to London? Bah!

Can Didi convert Kolkata to London? Bah!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

The West Bengal chief minister's dream of transforming her state's capital might prove difficult.

Celebrating 25 years of Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

Celebrating 25 years of Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Renuka Shahane celebrates the movie's silver anniversary.

Cong can go its own way, we will go ours: Mamata on anti-BJP alliance

Cong can go its own way, we will go ours: Mamata on anti-BJP alliance

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Amid signs of increasing bonhomie between her and her Telangana and Tamil Nadu counterparts Rao and Stalin, Banerjee had approached the two on Sunday to set up meetings of opposition chief ministers.

'Mamata will come to power with vulnerable majority'

'Mamata will come to power with vulnerable majority'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

'Mamata's numbers will reduce this time compared to 2016.'

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.

With Murmu set to be Prez, tribal aspirations on the rise

With Murmu set to be Prez, tribal aspirations on the rise

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The mood in the tribal heartland in the east and in central India spread over Odisha, Jharkhand, Chattisgarh and parts of West Bengal and Assam, is upbeat.