News for 'Diya'

'Some of my cherished songs were written by Yogeshji'

'Some of my cherished songs were written by Yogeshji'

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'What an artiste!'

'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.'

A Feminist Messiah Passes Into The Ages

A Feminist Messiah Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sonal lived the feminist slogan: The personal is political, in a way few feminists have been able to. She will be remembered and missed for doing this not with a dour self-righteousness, but with humour and a rare joie de vivre, remembers Jyoti Punwani.

PIX: The HOT item songs in Zila Ghaziabad

PIX: The HOT item songs in Zila Ghaziabad

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Take a look at cool photographs.

On the cusp of 100th Test, Ishant Sharma stands tall

On the cusp of 100th Test, Ishant Sharma stands tall

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Ishant is on course to become only the second Indian fast bowler, after the great Kapil Dev, to complete 100 Tests for the country.

Video: India celebrates Diwali with great fervour

Video: India celebrates Diwali with great fervour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Earthen diyas dotted houses and fireworks illuminated the evening sky as people celebrated Diwali decorating their homes with colourful rangolis and twinkling electric bulbs and also exchanging sweets.

India lights up on Diwali

India lights up on Diwali

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Diwali, the festival of lights, was celebrated with traditional fervour across the country with people exchanging sweets and gifts with friends and relatives, decking up their houses with earthen diyas and tiny lights and illuminating the evening sky with fireworks.

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

'Khaali Peeli is like Bhendi Bazaar meets Guy Ritchie'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'It's not easy to perform in front of 5,000 people, who are standing right behind the camera. You have to remember the dialogue even when the crowd is shouting and saying things to you.'

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

Battle for Delhi: Big winners and losers

Battle for Delhi: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

As Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party registered a thumping victory in the Delhi assembly polls, take a look at how the heavyweights fared.

Birthday Special: Sonu Nigam's Top 10 Songs

Birthday Special: Sonu Nigam's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

We celebrate the singer's 40th birthday by looking through some of his best songs.

Healthier Diwali recipes: Gujjias, Chaklis and more!

Healthier Diwali recipes: Gujjias, Chaklis and more!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Nirmala Garimella offers healthier sweets and savories for the festival.

Covid & festive politics

Covid & festive politics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Shifting positions on religiosity and Covid may confuse the Hindutva citizenry, but you can rely on Bengal to turn a non-arguable issue into a raging controversy, notes Kanika Datta.

Welcome back, Sohail Khan, Subhash Ghai, Bhansali!

Welcome back, Sohail Khan, Subhash Ghai, Bhansali!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Guess who's back!

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Ever celebrated a Virtual Diwali?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'I sat in the grass with avatars or 3D digital bodies controlled by others, reminiscing about phuljharis and chakhris, gazing up at fireworks programmed earlier in the day,' says Ashish Sharma.

When the EPL stars wished Indian fans on Diwali...

When the EPL stars wished Indian fans on Diwali...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Keeping pace with the changing times, star players of English Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal FC and Manchester City wished their vast Indian fan base on the occasion of Diwali.

Yesteryear actress Nanda is dead

Yesteryear actress Nanda is dead

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The actress, who starred in films like Bhabhi and Choti Bahen, was 75.

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai gears up for the festival of lights

IN PHOTOS: How Mumbai gears up for the festival of lights

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

As the city that never sleeps prepares to usher in the festival of lights, Nadisha Daniel captures the celebratory mood on camera.

16 Life Lessons from Salman Khan

16 Life Lessons from Salman Khan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Learn these lessons well, and you will never miss a flight again!

PIX: Inside Shloka and Akash Ambani's pre-engagement party

PIX: Inside Shloka and Akash Ambani's pre-engagement party

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Sachin Tendulkar stole the show.

Astrospeak: Your zodiac forecast for Diwali 2012!

Astrospeak: Your zodiac forecast for Diwali 2012!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

On the occasion of Diwali, Monisha Singh Dudaney provides astrological counsel based on your zodiac sign.

10 ways to celebrate a green Diwali this year

10 ways to celebrate a green Diwali this year

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

It's not just about avoiding firecrackers and cutting down on sweets -- here's how you can still have fun!

The four days of Chhath

The four days of Chhath

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Bihar has been cleaning its homes and surroundings, including the narrowest of lanes, and especially the roads leading to the Ganga ghats and the ponds. Devotional songs can be heard every where you go during Chhath, says M I Khan.

'Be safe, this Diwali'

'Be safe, this Diwali'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

'For me, Diwali is all about sweets and shopping, spreading love and being with family and close friends.'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'

PIX: Meet the Hottest Mums in southern cinema

PIX: Meet the Hottest Mums in southern cinema

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Have a look.

Bold, historic and monumental: BJP hails govt's Art 370 move

Bold, historic and monumental: BJP hails govt's Art 370 move

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The BJP celebrated the revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Aamir promotes Talaash on television

Aamir promotes Talaash on television

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

The television show, Nayi Soch Ki Talaash Aamir Ke Saath, will be telecast on November 29.

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Mumbai Diaries 26/11 review

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

What was the need to fictionalise a series on real events that were far more horrific because they were real? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Tennis: De Minaur near-perfect on serve to win Atlanta Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

De Minaur, 20, went the entire tournament without facing a break point, and the Australian fittingly clinched victory with a deft serve-and-volley backhand winner.

'Who will remember my films when I'm gone?'

'Who will remember my films when I'm gone?'

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'All my hard work will be forgotten.'

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova into last eight, Serena downs Venus

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Sharapova into last eight, Serena downs Venus

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams and Andy Murray were the big names to win on Monday and advance to the quarter-final of the Wimbledon.

'Her dance numbers were not just about dancing'

'Her dance numbers were not just about dancing'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'A whole universe of feelings and moods went into them.'

New kind of politics has emerged: Kejriwal

New kind of politics has emerged: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

"It is a victory of all and every family who considered me their son and gave us a huge mandate. In the country today, Delhiites have given birth to a new kind of politics, which is called 'kam ki rajniti' (politics of works)," Kejriwal, who won the New Delhi seat, said.

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Disha, Rhea or Kangana: Who's the hottest showstopper?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Take the poll and vote for your favourite celebrity showstopper at Lakme Fashion Week.

BIG VIEW: Best PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

BIG VIEW: Best PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Here are some of the most breathtaking images from across the globe in the last 24 hours

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Bollywood's 12 PROUD tiranga moments

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates Republic Day by looking at the tiranga's most striking moments on celluloid.

'Policy paralysis perception can be corrected by reality'

'Policy paralysis perception can be corrected by reality'

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav seemed the happiest at the dinner hosted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to celebrate the beginning of the ninth year of the United Progressive Alliance government.

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

'Don't fall for rumours': PM launches India's COVID-19 vaccination drive

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Modi urged the country to show patience during the vaccination drive as it had shown till now in fighting the pandemic.

'I don't know who's happy in Mirzapur'

'I don't know who's happy in Mirzapur'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

'That climax in the last episode of Season one, I have replayed it so many times that it is still fresh in my mind.' 'If you have a wound and if you keep picking on it, it will never heal.'