News for 'Didi'

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

'A phenomenal year for Indian badminton'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'They want us to win in every match, like in cricket.' 'It's so tough to play every tournament and win.'

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

How Kuch Na Kaho was created

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

R D Burman has passed away before Lata Mangeshkar recorded the song.

BJP youth wing leader offers Rs 11 lakh for Didi's head

BJP youth wing leader offers Rs 11 lakh for Didi's head

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

On Tuesday, police in Suri in West Bengal's Birbhum district used batons to disperse a rally where 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans were raised.

Didi's Ma Mati Manush policies keep investors away

Didi's Ma Mati Manush policies keep investors away

Rediff.com21 May 2013

The perception is backed by the Economic Review, which said in 2012, only 12 industrial units were set up at an investment of Rs 312 crore (Rs 3.12 billion), compared with 322 units that accounted for around Rs 15,000 crore (Rs 150 billion) investment in 2011.

Mamata-Akhilesh to work on Opposition alliance without Congress

Mamata-Akhilesh to work on Opposition alliance without Congress

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The TMC also announced it would hold talks with other regional parties in their bid to take on the BJP in the crucial 2024 elections but at the same time denied that it was planning a third front, separate from the Congress-led front.

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Banerjee-Stalin to discuss 2024 LS polls in Chennai on Wednesday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit Chennai on November 2 and is likely to hold a meeting with her Tamil Nadu counterpart M K Stalin to discuss their strategies for the 2024 Lok Sabha poll, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

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.

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.

Weightlifter Harshada India's first Jr World Champion

Weightlifter Harshada India's first Jr World Champion

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Harshada Sharad Garud on Monday became India's first weightlifter to win a gold medal at the IWF Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece.

Eyeroll! What are Priyanka-Nick doing?

Eyeroll! What are Priyanka-Nick doing?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Kareena hangs out with her girl gang... Aahana shoots in London...

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.

'Alas! Mamata has become a machine'

'Alas! Mamata has become a machine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

'Mamata is an emotional person, she follows her heart.' 'We loved that Didi, we still love her, but she is a changed person.' 'Why and how the change happened, who is responsible, I can't say.'

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

First fight Abhishek, then me: Mamata dares Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Hitting out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'Didi-Bhaipo' jibes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday challenged him to contest an election against her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and then think of fighting her.

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 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.

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.

Shah, Mamata cross swords over implementation of CAA

Shah, Mamata cross swords over implementation of CAA

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Shah accused the ruling TMC in Bengal of "spreading canards" about the Citizenship (Amendment) Act

'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.

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.

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'.

'Happiest Birthday dear Lataji'

'Happiest Birthday dear Lataji'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The legendary singer turns 87 today!

'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.

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'.

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.

'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.

'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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

But there are challenges, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.