News for 'Diya'

With KBC's millions, Sony soars to number 4 on TAM ranking

With KBC's millions, Sony soars to number 4 on TAM ranking

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

This was the highest rated show in the week under consideration (August 17-23, 2014). The show outdid shows like Diya Aur Baati Hum (Star Plus), Jodha Akbar (Zee Tv) and Kumkum Bhagya (Zee TV).

Fed Cup: In Sania's absence, Ankita holds key

Fed Cup: In Sania's absence, Ankita holds key

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Ankita Raina and Karman Kaur Thandi will have to punch above their weight when the battle to qualify for Fed Cup tennis tournament's World Group II,

PIX: Kamya Punjabi, Adaa Khan party with Asha Negi

PIX: Kamya Punjabi, Adaa Khan party with Asha Negi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

A look at the glamorous pictures.

Malhotra and Mrs Bachchan create bridal magic

Malhotra and Mrs Bachchan create bridal magic

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Manish Malhotra got the HDIL India Couture Week off to a grand start with his bridal collection -- and showstopping was Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

'Delhi polls was a victory of kaam over kaum'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Fandom of Kejriwal, who led the AAP to a scintillating win in the February 8 polls bagging 62 of the 70 seats, was visible as people chose innovative ways to express their sentiments at the venue that was transformed into a sea of colours as the crowd waved party flags and the tricolours.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a bindi!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a bindi!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Want to try something different? Sukanya Verma looks up the pages of Bollywood to give you amazing bindi styles!

Bigg Boss 13: The 'love story' India missed

Bigg Boss 13: The 'love story' India missed

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'Rashami was crying continuously when I was leaving, and that made it evident that it was more than friendship.'

Power of Words can heal emotional crisis

Power of Words can heal emotional crisis

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Letter From A Stranger, India' is helping many rediscover self-worth and self-love,

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.' 'It's time to move on.' 'How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?'

When White House swayed to 'bhangra' beats

When White House swayed to 'bhangra' beats

Rediff.com25 May 2010

On Monday, the White House witnessed a reception to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which was marked by the rhythms of bhangra music mixed by the effervescent DJ Rekha (Malhotra).In his welcoming remarks, President Obama said to loud applause and to peals of laughter, "I want to thank DJ Rekha who's been spinning a little East Room Bhangra for everybody -- mixing a hip-hop beat with the sounds of her heritage; making a uniquely American sound."

When Farah Khan hurt Saroj Khan...

When Farah Khan hurt Saroj Khan...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

'Why does Farah feel threatened by me? Why is she so frustrated?'

'I can't do shows like Bigg Boss'

'I can't do shows like Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Neena Gupta talks about her new show, her daughter and why she will not be able to make TV serials any more.

Battle for openers slot: I am back in picture, says Dhawan

Battle for openers slot: I am back in picture, says Dhawan

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

With Shikhar Dhawan back in form in the shortest format, the Indian team management and captain Virat Kohli will have the headache of picking from three in-form openers

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Kyrgios, Tsitsipas enter quarters; Vekic tames Azarenka

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Australian Nick Kyrgios blasted 15 aces to blow past Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals at the Citi Open in Washington.

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Vat 69 to Coke: What Bollywood drinks in the movies

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'In the early years of this century, barely 10 years after liberalisation, drinking Coke was still cool,' notes Uttaran Das Gupta.

Pallone supports release of Diwali stamp

Pallone supports release of Diwali stamp

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

The decade-long quest by community activist Dr Shailendra Kumar of Maryland to convince the US Postal Service to issue a stamp commemorating Diwali as it has other religious festivals, has gotten a boost with Congressman Frank Pallone introducing legislation urging the Postal Service to do just that, particularly now that President Barack Obama himself lit the White House diya in observing Diwali.

Sameera Reddy's beauty, gadget and fitness mantras

Sameera Reddy's beauty, gadget and fitness mantras

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Bollywood hottie Sameera Reddy talks about how she stays fit, being disciplined and the one gadget she really wants as a gift.

My Father Jagdeep

My Father Jagdeep

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'When he came to Bombay, he lived on the streets with his mother.' 'He had to sell whatever little they had in their bags -- their clothes, his toys.' 'When they did not have money, a bakery would sell the bread crumbs fallen on the floor for one paisa in a newspaper.' 'But before eating, they had to take out the rat and cockroach shit from the crumbs.'

Obama lights up Diwali celebrations in White House

Obama lights up Diwali celebrations in White House

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

United States President Barack Obama celebrated Diwali in the East Room of the White House on October 14 by lighting a 'diya' accompanied by Vedic chants by a Hindu priest.

Video: Learn how to make a Rangoli this Diwali

Video: Learn how to make a Rangoli this Diwali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Will you be decorating your home with colourful Rangoli this Diwali? Shoot a video or pic of your Rangoli and share it with us!

Video: Learn how to make a Rangoli this Diwali

Video: Learn how to make a Rangoli this Diwali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Will you be decorating your home with colourful Rangoli this Diwali? Shoot a video or pic of your Rangoli and share it with us!

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

PM Modi discusses Coronavirus lockdown with Kohli, Sachin, Sindhu

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'He asked us to spread awareness on social distancing and hygiene. He spoke about how we need Virat's (Kohli) fighting spirit to win this battle'

'Nobody is born a Dawood Ibrahim'

'Nobody is born a Dawood Ibrahim'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'As an actor, the excitement for me is to step into those shoes and see what keeps that man going and what has made him what he is today.'

When Bollywood went over the moon!

When Bollywood went over the moon!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Sukanya Verma goes through the cool and crazy ways moon/chand/chanda/chandrama is depicted in Bollywood movies.

Review: Aanandam is a fun journey

Review: Aanandam is a fun journey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

It is the charm and the freshness of the young cast that makes Aanandam work, says Paresh C Palicha.

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'I came to hear you sing Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon. I am glad I have heard you sing.'

33 killed after bus falls off bridge into river in Rajasthan

33 killed after bus falls off bridge into river in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

The incident took place early morning in Soorwal police station area when the bus was on its way to Lalsot from Sawai Madhopur.

Union ministers join in on 'boycott Chinese products' call

Union ministers join in on 'boycott Chinese products' call

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan appealed to people to boycott products from China and also directed officials of his ministry not to procure any Chinese products for day-to-day office use while his ministerial colleague Ramdas Athawale said all restaurants and hotels that sell Chinese food in India should be closed down.

'Sonali will win it with a smile'

'Sonali will win it with a smile'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'When we are busy with the everyday bhag-daud, one fine day a health scare just stops it all.' 'I am shocked. A healthy happy Sonali is detected with cancer.' 'But one thing I know for sure -- this lovely girl with come out of it, emerging a winner.'

Reader Salima's tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

Reader Salima's tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Reader Salima salutes Lata Mangeshkar with this video. Check it out.

SPOTTED: Aarti Chhabria, Mandana Karimi at a party

SPOTTED: Aarti Chhabria, Mandana Karimi at a party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Pictures from a star-studded night.

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

One India is doing great against the coronavirus, lauding the gains of the lockdown and thanking the government, and the other lacks commitment, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Indian-American Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC Circuit

Indian-American Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC Circuit

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Born to Zerin Rao anchooling fd Jehangir Narioshang Rao, both Parsi physicians from India, Rao grew up in Michigan and did her srom Detroit High School. She is married to Alan Lefkowitz and the couple has two children.

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Bollywood stars celebrate Father's Day with adorable pictures of their papas.

For Maharashtra Dy CM, it is a small incident

For Maharashtra Dy CM, it is a small incident

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister R R Patil on Saturday kicked off a row when he said "such small incidents happen" with reference to terror attacks in Mumbai.

Pakistan should turn secular if it wants better ties with India: Gen Rawat

Pakistan should turn secular if it wants better ties with India: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

On Khan's statement as to why India and Pakistan could not be friends when Germany and France could be good neighbours, he said the neighbouring country first needed to see its internal condition. "They have turned Pakistan into an Islamic country. If they want cordial relations with India, they will have to develop themselves as a secular state," Rawat said.

I am NOT performing at Lucknow Mahotsava: Ghulam Ali

I am NOT performing at Lucknow Mahotsava: Ghulam Ali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

"I am not doing any such thing! Where did this report come from?," retorted the maestro when he was asked about the Lucknow show.

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The facade of the UN headquarters was lit in bright hues and the words 'Happy Diwali', along with the image of a traditional 'diya', projected onto the building.

Sports Shorts: Shuttler Jayaram stuns top seed to make Dutch Open final

Sports Shorts: Shuttler Jayaram stuns top seed to make Dutch Open final

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram overcame Rajiv Ouseph of England to enter the men's singles final of the $50,000 Yonex Dutch Open Grand Prix, in Almere, The Netherlands.