News for 'Diya'

Look Who's Wearing Rohit Bal!

Look Who's Wearing Rohit Bal!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

From Ivanka Trump to Deepika Padukone, everyone loved Rohit Bal's magnificent creations.

An Ambani Wedding With A Difference!

An Ambani Wedding With A Difference!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Ten days before Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding, Nita and Mukesh Ambani hosted a heartwarming event at the Reliance Corporate Park in Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai. Nitaben and Mukeshbhai hosted a mass wedding for 50 underprivileged couples from Palghar, a town located about 100 kilometres from Mumbai.

Celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly diyas

Celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly diyas

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The diyas or earthen lamps, a must in Diwali festivities, can be bought for as low as a few rupees to as high as nearly Rs 10,000 a piece. Besides various high-street markets in the city, a number of online shopping websites including eBay and Amazon have also stacked up Diwali diyas for sale.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja views Raj Kapoor's cinema through his women, while celebrating his birth centenary on December 14.

Unseen Pix From Radhika-Anant Mameru Ceremony

Unseen Pix From Radhika-Anant Mameru Ceremony

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

And the celebrations continue...

BJP Made Muslim Support For MVA An Election Issue

BJP Made Muslim Support For MVA An Election Issue

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

In doing so, it further cemented the community's determination to support the opposition. But at the same time, it consolidated its Hindu vote bank like never before.

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Meet Maharashtra's Wealthiest Candidate

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'

And The Ambanis Danced...

And The Ambanis Danced...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

To showcase their family at Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani's sangeet ceremony, they chose to dance to the song, Deewangi Deewangi, from Om Shanti Om.

Will Kangana Be A Hit in Mandi?

Will Kangana Be A Hit in Mandi?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Movie star Kangana Ranaut is campaigning vigorously in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, for the Lok Sabha election.

'Thank You For Choosing Me'

'Thank You For Choosing Me'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Bollywood is celebrating Daughter's Day with beautiful pictures on social media.

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'They are attacking my wife; they are attacking our 13-month-old daughter. They are saying that I do drugs.' 'I'm giving an open challenge to Mr Nawab Malik and Ms Sana Malik let's go to the labs and let's do the medical test of our family and your family.'

'There will be an overwhelming win for the BJP in Rajasthan''

'There will be an overwhelming win for the BJP in Rajasthan''

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

'The good governance which the Congress government claims has resulted in a regime where women in Rajasthan are afraid to go out of their homes.'

Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: Adityanath

Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: Adityanath

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Participating in the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya - the first since the consecration of Ram temple on January 22, Adityanath said, "This is a historic first as after 500 years, Lord Ram is now in his abode in Ayodhya for Diwali."

Will 9 diyas at 9 pm end coronavirus crisis?

Will 9 diyas at 9 pm end coronavirus crisis?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

'Not surprisingly, the call for lighting diyas, candles and other sources of illumination to demonstrate a nation's resolve to fight coronavirus has elicited astrological, numerological and even medical explanations,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

In first speech in new LS, Mahua shows she's lost none of her fire

In first speech in new LS, Mahua shows she's lost none of her fire

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

"Last time I stood, I was not allowed to speak. The ruling party paid a very heavy price for throttling the voice of one MP," she said, referring to her suspension in the last session.

World TT C'ships: Indian women blank Uzbekistan, men lose to South Korea

World TT C'ships: Indian women blank Uzbekistan, men lose to South Korea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Indian women's team eased past Uzbekistan while the men endured successive defeats with the loss to South Korea in the World Table Tennis Team Championships in Busan on Monday.

MPs who win state polls may lose Parl membership if...

MPs who win state polls may lose Parl membership if...

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The MPs who win assembly polls will have to quit one of their seats in the next 14 days.

'I Welcome Pain. It Helps Me Grow'

'I Welcome Pain. It Helps Me Grow'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'I don't know of any happy moment in my life which has helped me to grow, whereas pain has always been a means to evolve.'

Meet Surya-Jyothika's daughter, Diya

Meet Surya-Jyothika's daughter, Diya

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Not just Brangelina's twins make news in India, Indian celebrities too are not far from sharing their happiness.

Anil Vij throws in his hat, BJP clarifies Saini is Haryana CM face

Anil Vij throws in his hat, BJP clarifies Saini is Haryana CM face

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Minister Anil Vij on Sunday said he will stake claim for the chief minister's post if the party returns to power in Haryana after the October 5 assembly polls.

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Obama lights first-ever Diwali diya in White House

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

"This year, I was honoured to kindle the first-ever diya in the Oval Office -- a lamp that symbolises how darkness will always be overcome by light. It is a tradition that I hope future presidents will continue," Obama said on the White House Facebook page, which became viral on social media.

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Is India's TT dominance finally here?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Can see growth, especially in women's table tennis in India: Manika Batra on UTT

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Cinema Has Loved Gandhi; Get Ready To See Him Again

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Gandhi will now be seen in two upcoming OTT series -- Hansal Mehta's Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi in the title role, and Freedom at Midnight by Nikkhil Advani.

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The statements the separatists make, the abominable tableaux at their parades, the slogans, posters, and selfies with assault rifles are not India's problem. If they are a nuisance, it should bother their host countries, because they are armed and have their own underworld with deadly gang rivalries. Significantly, none of this happens in the US -- only in snowflaky Canada, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Parents-To-Be Deepika-Ranveer Cast Their Vote

Parents-To-Be Deepika-Ranveer Cast Their Vote

Rediff.com20 May 2024

As Mumbai goes to the polls today, film folk did their primary duty for the country and cast their votes.

Those who didn't vote for us...: Andaman BJP MP threatens people during speech

Those who didn't vote for us...: Andaman BJP MP threatens people during speech

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ray, however, claimed on Friday that his remarks were "misinterpreted".

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

PHOTOS: Ayodhya lit-up with 5 lakh diyas on Diwali eve

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel participated in the celebrations.

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rajasthan: 4 of 7 MPs BJP fielded win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Four of seven Bharatiya Janata Party MPs who fought the Rajasthan assembly elections won their respective seats while three others lost the polls.

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

The Rise Of The Mid-Range Movie Hit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

While super hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Your Diwali pics: Diyas, idols and fireworks

Your Diwali pics: Diyas, idols and fireworks

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Readers tell us how they celebrated the festival of lights this year.

Sunaks Celebrate Diwali With Jaishankars

Sunaks Celebrate Diwali With Jaishankars

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar with his wife Kyoko called on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street in London.

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rohit slams broadcasters for recording private talks

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Rohit Sharma on Sunday lashed out at the IPL broadcasters for 'breaching' cricketers' privacy

Blind Women Light Up Diwali

Blind Women Light Up Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Ahmedabad's Andh Kanya Prakash Gruh is creating beautiful diyas for Diwali.

Rishi Sunak lights diyas on Downing Street for Diwali

Rishi Sunak lights diyas on Downing Street for Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

His celebratory gesture on Thursday night marks a first for Downing Street, which annually sees the UK prime minister host a Diwali gathering and an Annakut, or spread of festive food, from London's Swaminarayan Mandir next door at No 10.

Kejriwal was at home: Swati Maliwal recounts May 13 'assault'

Kejriwal was at home: Swati Maliwal recounts May 13 'assault'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Maliwal said that she is not aware whether she was beaten on the instructions of anyone or by himself or of his own accord and that this is all a matter of investigation.

'Sona Hai, Khana Hai, Ball Dalna Hai'

'Sona Hai, Khana Hai, Ball Dalna Hai'

Rediff.com23 May 2024

'Cricket is like a circle, the smaller you keep it, the better it will be. You expand this circle more and you will find gaps.'

Sreeja Akula clinches WTT Feeder Beirut singles title

Sreeja Akula clinches WTT Feeder Beirut singles title

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

It is Sreeja's second WTT singles career title. She had won the Feeder Corpus Christi in January.

'Shekhar Suman Joining BJP Is Intriguing'

'Shekhar Suman Joining BJP Is Intriguing'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'Shekhar Suman joining the BJP when the nation is going to the polls is like gatecrashing into a wedding just when the guests are being served their meal.'