News for 'Didi'

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

'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!'

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Mamata woos industry with boat ride to Gangasagar, Sundarbans

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.

'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.'

Toy train travails: N Bengal pins hopes on Didi

Toy train travails: N Bengal pins hopes on Didi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

For the last eight months, the toy train service between New Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling is partially suspended, following a landslide and the authorities are unsure of when the narrow gauge route would be revived.

'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.'

Irani mostly angry, trying to copy Amitabh: Congress

Irani mostly angry, trying to copy Amitabh: Congress

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'We will defeat her with the blessings of the people of Amethi, but we will always respect her as an opponent'

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.

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.

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

14 train mishaps in 14 months on Didi's watch

14 train mishaps in 14 months on Didi's watch

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

While analysts and investigative agencies are busy finding reasons, those who are not too friendly with the Trinamool Congress chief think Railways' security has become defunct of late and that Mamata is paying more attention to politics in Bengal than to her duties in New Delhi.

Situation in Bengal similar to that of Iran, Iraq: State BJP chief

Situation in Bengal similar to that of Iran, Iraq: State BJP chief

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

"If municipal elections can take place in Hyderabad and Assam, why not here. The situation is worse than Kashmir and is similar to that of Iran and Iraq. Didi (Mamata Banerjee) has proved that West Bengal's law and order is not conducive to go for polls," he said while addressing a party meeting in Kolkata.

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha picks 5 Hindi films that celebrate sibling bonding.

5 WONDERFUL Raksha Bandhan Songs

5 WONDERFUL Raksha Bandhan Songs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha's Raksha Bandhan Playlist.

'Today, the Congress is hollow'

'Today, the Congress is hollow'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

'Two years ago I told Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi that we have traitors in the Congress.'

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.

'I think Ishaan and I are better as friends'

'I think Ishaan and I are better as friends'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

'Ishaan was around me a lot and I was around Ishaan a lot but we were promoting Dhadak; we had no one else to be around,' Janhvi Kapoor spills her hearts out on #NoFilterNeha.

Major setback to Congress as party MP joins Trinamool

Major setback to Congress as party MP joins Trinamool

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Noor, niece of Congress stalwart A B A Ghani Khan Choudhury, have quite often been taking stands which were not in line with that of the party's state leadership.

No fare hike: Trivedi's Rail Budget to bear Didi stamp

No fare hike: Trivedi's Rail Budget to bear Didi stamp

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Trinamool politics set to trump prudence on passenger fares.

Modi congratulates Mamata, Vijayan, Stalin for poll win

Modi congratulates Mamata, Vijayan, Stalin for poll win

Rediff.com2 May 2021

"Congratulations to Mamata Didi for @AITCofficial's win in West Bengal. The Centre will continue to extend all possible support to the West Bengal Government to fulfil people's aspirations and also to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic," he tweeted.

PM Modi peddling lies to mislead voters: Mamata

PM Modi peddling lies to mislead voters: Mamata

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Banerjee, addressing a rally in Siliguri following her protest march over LPG price hike, said the prime minister made many "empty" promises over the years, and people no longer trust him.

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Will it be Mamata vs Modi in 2024?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

By presenting the battle in Bengal as one between Mamata on one side and Modi-Shah on the other, the saffron camp has projected the former as a larger-than-life figure, a portrayal which has the potential of turning her into Modi's main competitor in 2024, predicts Amulya Ganguli.

Guess who Sachin watched the IPL final with?

Guess who Sachin watched the IPL final with?

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Sunday's IPL final between the Chennai Super Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad was a memorable one for Sachin Tendulkar.

Dress like SPRING, like Shraddha Kapoor!

Dress like SPRING, like Shraddha Kapoor!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

spring has arrived and Bollywood's fashionistas are showing us how to dress for it.

UP polls: Cong, BJP spar over ex-Miss Bikini India

UP polls: Cong, BJP spar over ex-Miss Bikini India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Archana, a beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Bikini India 2018, Miss Uttar Pradesh 2014 and Miss Cosmo World 2018, had joined the Congress party in November 2021.

Moody's assigns first-time 'B3' ratings to Ola

Moody's assigns first-time 'B3' ratings to Ola

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Moody's Investors Service on Monday said it has assigned a first-time B3 corporate family rating (CFR) to ANI Technologies, which operates ride hailing service Ola. Moody's CFRs are opinions of a corporate family's ability to honour all of its financial obligations. It has also assigned a B3 rating to the company's proposed senior secured term loan.

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

'Meri awaaz hi pehchan hai'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'There was no other Lata Mangeshkar, there is none and there won't be any. I will celebrate her life, today and always.'

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Mamata stuns BJP, leads TMC to landslide victory in Bengal

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Belying all expectations, the Trinamool Congress registreted a landslide victory in West Bengal assembly elections, overcoming the might of the Bharatiya Janata Party after a bitter campaign that had turned into a virtual duel between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

East Bengal finally got an investor with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announcing on Thursday a joint venture of the century-old club with city-based Shree Cement company and making a strong pitch for its inclusion in the Indian Super League this year.

Scenes from Priyanka Chopra's life

Scenes from Priyanka Chopra's life

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Here's looking at some lovely memories from PeeCee's life.

What made Salman-Raamlaxman combo gold

What made Salman-Raamlaxman combo gold

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the hit music Raamlaxman made for Salman Khan.

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Wounded Uber targets India after China loss

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

In India, it is fighting a pitched battle against Ola.

Why Janhvi Kapoor was in Tirupati on her birthday

Why Janhvi Kapoor was in Tirupati on her birthday

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'We all need the blessings of the gods at a time when we are just breathing free again after the pandemic.'

With 268 seats in non-BJP states, how will 2024 pan out?

With 268 seats in non-BJP states, how will 2024 pan out?

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Elections 2024 is not as open and shut as has been presumed. There is some life left in it, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Syed Ahmed Bukhari, now on the side of two leading ladies -- Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati -- thinks Anna Hazare ditched the Bengal chief minister, resulting in the poor turnout at Didi's Delhi rally on Wednesday.

Why Amish Tripathi Had To Eat Karela For A Week

Why Amish Tripathi Had To Eat Karela For A Week

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

His mother was so furious with him that she made him eat karela for lunch and dinner for an entire week.