News for 'Didi'

Coming soon: The Dutee Chand biopic!

Coming soon: The Dutee Chand biopic!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Will Anil Kapoor or Rakeysh Mehra make the Dutee Chand biopic?

Chinese investors are suddenly in love with Indian startups

Chinese investors are suddenly in love with Indian startups

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Not just from the likes of Alibaba and Didi Chuxing, Indian startups saw a surge in Chinese funding from financial investors in 2019. This is a seven-fold jump from $459 million in 2016.

Has Modi run out of gas?

Has Modi run out of gas?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Other strong men have stopped Modi and his hordes in states before, but none of them with a footprint or battle cry to shake up New Delhi, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Tour de France likely minus spectators?

Tour de France likely minus spectators?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

France's Sports Minister has given no assurance of the likelihood of the Tour de France being held this year.

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The good old days... Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan's is a bonding that is special and rare in an industry where friendships are ephemeral. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is their sixth film together, after Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke and Sholay.

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Mamata's friend-turned-foe Mukul Roy returns to Trinamool

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

In a blow to the prestige of the saffron brigade, Bharatiya Janata Party's national vice president Mukul Roy along with son Subhranshu, rejoined the Trinamool Congress on Friday, with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and other leaders of the state's ruling party welcoming the prodigal back to the fold.

'No star could bully Hrishida'

'No star could bully Hrishida'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Political storm erupts after 5 killed during Bengal polls

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Five people were killed, including 4 in the firing by Central Industrial Security Force personnel, during the fourth phase of polling

Mamata failed to bring in paribartan: Modi tells WB to get rid of TMC

Mamata failed to bring in paribartan: Modi tells WB to get rid of TMC

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

PM Modi said WB CM Mamata had boycotted meetings called by the Centre to discuss the issue of states' development and had failed to bring in any transformation to the state.

Mamata, Kejriwal to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Mamata, Kejriwal to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Mamata said she would be attending it as "constitutional courtesy".

Hardik Patel to campaign for Mamata in 2019 elections

Hardik Patel to campaign for Mamata in 2019 elections

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The Patidar leader said that she invited him to joined the TMC and manage its affairs in Gujarat, from where he hails.

WB minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns; 3rd minister to quit Mamata cabinet before polls

WB minister Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns; 3rd minister to quit Mamata cabinet before polls

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Shukla in his resignation letter to Banerjee expressed his willingness to "retire" from politics

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.

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?

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!

Prashant Kishor went to Kolkata during lockdown: BJP

Prashant Kishor went to Kolkata during lockdown: BJP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Kishor, who earlier worked with the BJP but turned into its strident critic of late, reacted with indignation, saying he would retire from public life if the allegations were proven true. He also asserted that those levelling the allegation against him should apologise.

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.'

Mamata Banerjee: Soldier who trumped BJP war machine

Mamata Banerjee: Soldier who trumped BJP war machine

Rediff.com2 May 2021

'Didi' became the real 'Dada' as she got past the post, on a wheelchair and a foot in cast, a souvenir from the Nandigram battle against former protege-turned-rival Suvendu Adhikari.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Lessons from Bollywood: How to entertain children

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.

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

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".

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.

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.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

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.

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.

Lata Mangeshkar: I'm FINE!

Lata Mangeshkar: I'm FINE!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.