News for 'Didi'

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Opposition inciting riots over CAA: Shah

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

"Shouldn't they get Indian citizenship? Shouldn't their human rights be protected?" Shah asked the audience which responded with a resounding "yes".

PIX: Lots of stars at Neha Dhupia's baby shower

PIX: Lots of stars at Neha Dhupia's baby shower

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Was it the KJo effect?

A day at a village primary health centre

A day at a village primary health centre

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

More rural women are having babies in government hospitals. Facilities have improved, but Bihar has is a long way to go in public health.

Sakshi Maharaj must watch out for this lady

Sakshi Maharaj must watch out for this lady

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'Sakshi Maharaj hasn't kept a single promise... and we're fed up.' 'Annu Tandon is the only one whom we can turn to in distress.'

CAB to invite Sachin, Sindhu, Mary Kom for day-night Test

CAB to invite Sachin, Sindhu, Mary Kom for day-night Test

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar along with chess wizard Viswanathan Anand and tennis ace Sania Mirza are likely to grace India's first ever day-night Test against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens.

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

India turns talent backyard for Southeast Asian taxi apps to fight Uber.

Meet India's newest superstars

Meet India's newest superstars

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Newcomers Rinku Rajguru and Akash Thosar reveal how their life has changed post Sairat!

Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Under the ambit of probe is how former exec Eric Alexander obtained medical records of woman who was raped by an Uber driver in Delhi in 2014

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Quelling fears of a takeover by Ola, which is also funded by Uber's major investor SoftBank Group, the US-based cab aggregating giant made it clear that the company was not ceding its position in India, one of its core markets.

Mamata Banerjee's day out with Sushmita, Rani, Bipasha

Mamata Banerjee's day out with Sushmita, Rani, Bipasha

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Lata Mangeshkar: I'm FINE!

Lata Mangeshkar: I'm FINE!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Illegal infiltration: Mamata and her double standards

Illegal infiltration: Mamata and her double standards

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Given her penchant for obfuscating issues Mamata is encouraging the false perception, parroted by her political hangers-on, that all refugees from Bangladesh would face the brunt of deportation once the BJP came to power. In fact, Didi's theatrics and those of all her extras, in the last few days, have been based on propagating this falsehood, says Dr Anirban Ganguly.

Manju Rani: Kabaddi's loss is boxing's gain

Manju Rani: Kabaddi's loss is boxing's gain

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

'I started as a kabaddi player but that's a team sport and credit is shared. Boxing attracted me because it's an individual sport'

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Comment by SoftBank board member sets off talk of Ola-Uber merger.

I believe in politics of 'badlav' not 'badla': Modi hits back at Mamata

I believe in politics of 'badlav' not 'badla': Modi hits back at Mamata

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Taking a jibe at Mamata Banerjee over her "paper tiger" comment, Narendra Modi on Sunday said that a real tiger is one who jails those involved in the Sharada chit fund scam and gets back money of the poor.

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Safe or not, the global taxi giant can now track you even after you have been dropped off.

Shah Rukh Khan bonds with Mamta Banerjee

Shah Rukh Khan bonds with Mamta Banerjee

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

COVID-19: Has the first wave peaked in India?

COVID-19: Has the first wave peaked in India?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

We knew from the moment the pandemic took hold that this would be a long haul -- at least 12 to 18 months. Nothing should have changed that assessment, says Mihir S Sharma.

'I still send my dead sister text messages'

'I still send my dead sister text messages'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

In a Delhi home, two brothers miss a special sister on Raksha Bandhan.

Lata Mangeshkar fine, and back home

Lata Mangeshkar fine, and back home

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

This is the first time she has been hospitalised in 20 years, says Subhash K Jha.

Death knell of Mamata regime has been sounded : Shah

Death knell of Mamata regime has been sounded : Shah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Shah, who held a closed door meeting to take stock of the party organisation, said he could 'sense massive public anger' against the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in the state and gave a call to 'uproot' it in the state polls.

Street protests are hard work

Street protests are hard work

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'When I told my wife I was going to ask our daughter-in-law if she was planning on hitting the streets, my wife took me aside and whispered fiercely in my ear, "Don't let her learn the language of dissent because it'll come back to bite us",' says Kishore Singh.

Shahid, Mira have a son!

Shahid, Mira have a son!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'My jaan Misha has her own baby brother now.'

Asha Bhosle: The ageless singer turns 80

Asha Bhosle: The ageless singer turns 80

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

The Bollywood veteran celebrated her birthday on Sunday, September 8.

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Mary Kom's win truly special: PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated MC Mary Kom for winning a record sixth gold medal in the Women's World Championships on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Indian cricketers celebrate Raksha Bandhan

PHOTOS: Indian cricketers celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The Indian cricket team is currently in Sri Lanka but that didn't stop them from wishing their sisters via social media and take part in the celebrations.

Suvendu's fight against Mamata for political survival

Suvendu's fight against Mamata for political survival

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

A victory in Nandigram would not only establish him as one of the tallest BJP leaders in Bengal but would push him miles ahead of others in the chief ministerial race if the party is voted to power.

'Under Mamata, Bengal grew faster than India'

'Under Mamata, Bengal grew faster than India'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

'Our government has created 10 million jobs when the Indian unemployment rate is at a 45-year high.'

#ThrowbackThursday: When SRK hung out with Hrithik, Farah

#ThrowbackThursday: When SRK hung out with Hrithik, Farah

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Bollywood goes into flashback mode.

Dilli Gupshup

Dilli Gupshup

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Rahul Gandhi's backroom decisions. Kapil Sibal's fear of television debates. Modi vs Advani vs Scindia. All this, and more, in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Bollywood wishes Lata Mangeshkar

Bollywood wishes Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Don't give in to Mamata, India Inc urges govt

Don't give in to Mamata, India Inc urges govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Industry leaders have urged the government to carry forward the reforms process.

Akhilesh meets Mamata in Kolkata

Akhilesh meets Mamata in Kolkata

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

"After coming to Kolkata, I would not have felt good not meeting Didi," Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said after calling on his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Mamata's red rage for change and progress faces skepticism

Mamata's red rage for change and progress faces skepticism

Rediff.com20 May 2012

City of Joy singing blues as Didi celebrates one year in office at Writers' Building. Ishita Ayan Dutt reports

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Saudi funds to fuel Uber's India race

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

US taxi-hailing firm raises the money from Saudi Public Investment Fund to support global expansion.

Gangrape: Punish these bad men, children tell President

Gangrape: Punish these bad men, children tell President

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

"The men will not repent for what they have done to didi. These bad men must be put in jail and locked in rooms all their lives till they die."This is part of a letter written by a group of children to President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday demanding stringent punishment for the culprits involved in the gangrape of a girl in a moving bus in Delhi last Sunday.

The real 'hand' behind the fuel price hike

The real 'hand' behind the fuel price hike

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Kabhi haan, kabhi naa... The gossip now is that Rahul Gandhi won't become a Cabinet minister. Even as Congresswallahs wonder what Mamata Banerjee is upto, there is one senior leader in the party who is feeling very grateful towards Didi. To find out more, don't miss this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Mamata's new target: President Pranab

Mamata's new target: President Pranab

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Didi drags Rashtrapati into electoral battle.

'Not able to grieve as world sees us as family that practices occult'

'Not able to grieve as world sees us as family that practices occult'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Dismissing reports of the Burari family practising superstitious rituals, Vishakha said all the cousins were excited about Priyanka's (one of the victims) wedding and "things like registers with notes on salvation" never came up for any discussion among them.

Mamata among Time's 100 most influential people

Mamata among Time's 100 most influential people

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the world.