News for 'Diya'

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a pucca patriot

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a pucca patriot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

This Republic Day, learn what it takes to be a perfect patriot from Bollywood.

The world lights up for Diwali

The world lights up for Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

It's time for colours, lights and celebrations - Diwali is here! In these photos, see celebrations from Gujarat to London to Colombo.

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Trump said he was deeply honoured to be joined by so many administration officials and leaders of the Indian-American community in celebrating Diwali -- the festival of lights.

Yogi government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu river

Yogi government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu river

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The objective of the entire programme will be to promote Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Rama, as a tourist destination.

#Travel: Discovering India through pics!

#Travel: Discovering India through pics!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Readers share their most memorable photographs!

AAP questions EC's clean chit to Rahul

AAP questions EC's clean chit to Rahul

Rediff.com11 May 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas on Sunday questioned the clean chit given to Rahul Gandhi by the Election Commission on the allegation that he had violated secrecy of voting by entering the enclosure of EVM in one of the polling booths in Amethi.

Online Diwali sale seen to cross Rs 250 cr

Online Diwali sale seen to cross Rs 250 cr

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

It's Diwali time for marketeers in the online space, who are wooing the 37 million strong Indian online community with festival packages and Maha Diwali sales

Indian Wells: Osaka too strong for Sharapova

Indian Wells: Osaka too strong for Sharapova

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Former world number one Maria Sharapova lost her second consecutive first round match with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Japan's Naomi Osaka at the BNP Paribas Open in California on Wednesday.

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

Rediff.com24 May 2019

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam Munde in October 2014 when she won the by-election to Beed seat in Maharashtra after the untimely death of her father and former Union minister Gopinath Munde.

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Saffron wave drowns Congress's assembly poll gains in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The highest winning margin was registered by BJP candidate Subhash Chandra Baheria in Bhilwara who defeated Congress candidate Ram Pal Sharma with a margin of 6,12,000 votes.

PIX: Rashmi Desai, Karishma Tanna, Juhi Parmar at Star Parivaar awards

PIX: Rashmi Desai, Karishma Tanna, Juhi Parmar at Star Parivaar awards

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Take a look at the gorgeous arrivals.

Woman power and charisma rule Rajasthan polls

Woman power and charisma rule Rajasthan polls

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

If you thought that the skewed sex ratio of Rajasthan has dampened the spirit of the fairer sex in the desert state, then you are in for a surprise. For, if you browse through the ongoing Rajasthan assembly poll candidature list, you will realise how the female candidates are way ahead of their male counterparts, says Shahnawaz Akhtar

Yogeshwar wants late Russian's family to keep London silver

Yogeshwar wants late Russian's family to keep London silver

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is not keen to collect the upgraded silver medal from 2012 London Olympics on humanitarian grounds given that the original second place finisher's positive dope test came after his death.

He helps Odisha's poor become doctors

He helps Odisha's poor become doctors

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Ajay Bahadur Singh could not become a doctor because of family and financial constraints. He now helps financially challenged students from Bhubaneshwar become doctors.

A New Yorker's very first Diwali

A New Yorker's very first Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2006

Cooking for a South Indian Diwali

Cooking for a South Indian Diwali

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The AAP won in 62 with a total vote share of 53.58 per cent. The BJP recorded victory in eight seats, receiving 38.49 per cent of the total votes. The Congress could not even manage a single seat and ended with 4.27 per cent vote share.

SECRETS about Silsila you never knew!

SECRETS about Silsila you never knew!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'Amitabh practised Rang Barse well; the singing, movements, everything. And he got the inflections perfectly.'

How will you spend Diwali?

How will you spend Diwali?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

How will you celebrate the Festival of Lights?

AAP stages new act, uses street theatre to woo voters

AAP stages new act, uses street theatre to woo voters

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The Arvind Kejriwal-led party believes that art appeals to everyone and there is no better way to connect than through street theatres.

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Modiji, we are going to die: A Bihar nurse's terrified plea

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

A staff nurse from a Bihar hospital begs the prime minister for her life as the state's medical staff continues to treat suspected COVID-19 patients without protective safety kits.

Diwali illuminates India

Diwali illuminates India

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

People visited their kith and kin, exchanged festive greetings and sweets while social media, including the likes of WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter, was flooded with Diwali messages as many took the virtual route to convey their wishes.

Samsung's slimmest phone @ Rs 16,499

Samsung's slimmest phone @ Rs 16,499

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

Samsung has unveiled its new line of slim mobile phones with the launch of 'The Ultra Edition Series' in New Delhi.

Everything is normal in Kashmir, don't pay heed to rumours: J-K Guv

Everything is normal in Kashmir, don't pay heed to rumours: J-K Guv

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The replies from the governor seek to put to rest a week's uncertainty that had been dogging the valley especially after Centre had rushed 100 companies (10,000 security personnel) to the state.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Shilpa-Raj, Bipasha-Karan's Valentine's Day pictures!

Shilpa-Raj, Bipasha-Karan's Valentine's Day pictures!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Love was totally in the air for these couples!

Shaadi No 1: Full of laughs

Shaadi No 1: Full of laughs

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

'Srinivasan was honest enemy, Manohar is backstabber'

'Srinivasan was honest enemy, Manohar is backstabber'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Aditya Verma, the petitioner in IPL spot-fixing case, has termed outgoing Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar as a "power hungry backstabber" who has failed to keep his promise of cleaning up the game.

'I am far too educated for my own good'

'I am far too educated for my own good'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

'As a director, I am happy to take the blame because that's mine but I get blamed for everything.' Anurag Kashyap gets candid.

Their father died in Uri, but they still appeared for their exam the next day

Their father died in Uri, but they still appeared for their exam the next day

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'My father sacrificed his life for the country, we are proud of him,' say the three daughters of soldier Sunil Kumar Vidyarthi who died fighting terrorists at Uri base camp.

Modi hiding behind blood of jawans, doing 'dalali' of their sacrifice: Rahul

Modi hiding behind blood of jawans, doing 'dalali' of their sacrifice: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of indulging in political exploitation of the sacrifices of soldiers in remarks that come in the wake of cross-LoC surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Miami Open: Serena, Halep advance; Azarenka falls to Pennetta

Miami Open: Serena, Halep advance; Azarenka falls to Pennetta

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

World No 1 Serena Williams comfortably beat 15-year-old CiCi Bellis.

Click! Click! Photographing their way to success

Click! Click! Photographing their way to success

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

By teaching professional photography to the differently-abled, KnowDisability is helping them take charge of their lives.

Jaipur's 'Rajmata' hits the streets against palace entry lockdown

Jaipur's 'Rajmata' hits the streets against palace entry lockdown

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The erstwhile royal family of Jaipur on Thursday took its battle with Jaipur Development Authority over Raj Mahal Palace to the streets with 'Rajamata' Padmini Devi taking out a rally in which scores of her supporters participated.

Isha Koppikar celebrates Janmashtami with daughter

Isha Koppikar celebrates Janmashtami with daughter

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Modi has removed the lungs, kidneys of the economy'

'Modi has removed the lungs, kidneys of the economy'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Even as people lined up for the final time to deposit their old notes in banks, Lalu Yadav launched a scathing attack on the PM over his demonetisation scheme.

Review: Baar Baar Dekho is catastrophically stupid

Review: Baar Baar Dekho is catastrophically stupid

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Nothing in Baar Baar Dekho adds up, warns Raja Sen.

Were you on the hot KBC seat?

Were you on the hot KBC seat?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Share your KBC experiences with us!

Sharp Sharapova returns to form to reach fourth round

Sharp Sharapova returns to form to reach fourth round

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Maria Sharapova destroyed Zarina Diyas 6-1, 6-1 to charge into the Australian Open fourth round on Friday.