News for 'Diya'

Priyanka rides boat to test political waters in UP

Priyanka rides boat to test political waters in UP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

During her three-day visit, Priyanka will cover a distance of 100-km by boat in Ganga from Prayagraj to Varanasi.

'We will take action to another level in Rocky Handsome'

'We will take action to another level in Rocky Handsome'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

After Force, John Abraham and Nishikant Kamat collaborate on Rocky Handsome.

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

Box Office: Baaghi does excellent business

Box Office: Baaghi does excellent business

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Lata Mangeshkar to release Dilip Kumar's biography

Lata Mangeshkar to release Dilip Kumar's biography

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Titled Substance And The Shadow, the book will release on June 9.

Mulayam threatens IPS officer crusading against 'corrupt' minister

Mulayam threatens IPS officer crusading against 'corrupt' minister

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The IPS officer is currently posted as inspector general (civil defence).

Only those denied access know how it rankles

Only those denied access know how it rankles

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Could the Haji Ali dargah verdict be the beginning of the end of all social discrimination -- against women, against Dalits, the low castes and the caste-less, asks Durba Dhyani.

Poll: Who's the hottest cover girl? Vote Now!

Poll: Who's the hottest cover girl? Vote Now!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Warning: These hot divas might just melt your screen.

Box Office: Jungle Book gets a great opening!

Box Office: Jungle Book gets a great opening!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

'5 SIMI men planning terror attacks on behalf of ISI'

'5 SIMI men planning terror attacks on behalf of ISI'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

High alert has been sounded across India that five members of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India, who had fled from a Madhya Pradesh jail in 2013, are planning to carry out terror strikes on instructions of Pakistan's spy agency Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence.

Box Office: Ki & Ka opens well

Box Office: Ki & Ka opens well

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Mumbai's Art Deco marvels

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Art Deco was the last of the truly international styles.'

Who should become the new Angoori bhabhi? Vote!

Who should become the new Angoori bhabhi? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

We pick some actresses who we think can replace Shilpa Shinde as Angoori Bhabhi. Vote for your favourite at the end, or simply send us your own picks in the message board below.

Mobiles, western culture: UP police's BIZARRE reasons for rape

Mobiles, western culture: UP police's BIZARRE reasons for rape

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

After Mulayam Singh Yadav's 'ladke to ladke hain' (boys are boys) remark about rapists, Uttar Pradesh Police has listed mobile phones, western culture and indecent dressing by women as reasons for rape.

'He pulled me by my hair and hit me in my stomach'

'He pulled me by my hair and hit me in my stomach'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Around 10 pm, a senior police officer from Hazratganj police station came and started abusing me with the choicest words...' 'He said he will ensure that I rot in jail all my life.' 'This police officer then told a lady constable to slap me.' 'She did that, but he was not happy with the force of the slap.' 'He got up, pulled me by my hair and hit me in my stomach and knees.' 'He was abusing me as a bastard non-stop.'

PIX: TV's bahus put their bikinis on!

PIX: TV's bahus put their bikinis on!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

They're bold, beautiful and totally unrecognisable!

Is this the final list of Bigg Boss contestants?

Is this the final list of Bigg Boss contestants?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

Like every year speculation is rife on who the contestants of Bigg Boss Season 8 will be? While the Colors channel is tight lipped about the final list, we have managed to source the list of most likely contestants who will be locked inside the house.

'Ranveer gives you goosebumps'

'Ranveer gives you goosebumps'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'He took Simmba to a different level.' 'Sara has the energy of a commercial heroine.' 'She has a very bright future.'

Raje won't have many women MLAs in the Assembly

Raje won't have many women MLAs in the Assembly

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The 14th Rajasthan Assembly may have a woman chief minister but it will see less representation from the community compared to the 2008 assembly.

Hours after 'napunsak' tweet on Jaitley, Kirti Azad claims Twitter account hacked

Hours after 'napunsak' tweet on Jaitley, Kirti Azad claims Twitter account hacked

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Hours after Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kirti Azad's twitter posts crossed the limits of propriety when he seemed to address Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as a napunsak (eunuch), the cricketer-turned-politician denied making the statement and revealed that his profile had been hacked.

AAP's Lokpal 'mahajokepal', Bhushan tears into Kejriwal

AAP's Lokpal 'mahajokepal', Bhushan tears into Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Bhushan questioned the appointment and removal processes of the Lokpal laid out in the bill, which was recently cleared by the Aam Aadmi Party cabinet, saying they would put the ombudsman at the mercy of the city government.

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Rediffusion took the industrial elements of the lion mascot to create a laman diya or lamp.

Travel bugs, it's time for the Pushkar camel fair!

Travel bugs, it's time for the Pushkar camel fair!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Travelling to Rajasthan this month and haven't planned your itinerary? We'll help you out!

'I don't have any personal fight with Kapil Sharma'

'I don't have any personal fight with Kapil Sharma'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'Kapil will always be my friend.' 'Sometimes it's nice to remain silent.'

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'Khaike Paan Banarasiwala doesn't sound like a Hindi song,' Kishore Kumar said. 'I don't think I can sing this song.' We pleaded with him. Finally, he relented on one condition...

Mystery death of Gohana heist 'mastermind' adds new twist

Mystery death of Gohana heist 'mastermind' adds new twist

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Although the Haryana police claim to have solved the sensational Rs 100 crore bank heist case in Gohana town of Sonipat, the family of the robbery's alleged mastermind refuse to believe the cops. The family of Mahipal Banwala, the alleged mastermind who was found dead in his car, refuse to believe that a strong self-made man like him could never have committed suicide.

My aim is to do well for Afghanistan in Tests: Rashid

My aim is to do well for Afghanistan in Tests: Rashid

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The instant stardom associated with impressive performances in the Indian Premier League has not changed Rashid Khan's ultimate cricketing dream -- to bowl lethal googlies to the best in the world while donning Afghanistan whites.

7 reasons why you must watch Befikre

7 reasons why you must watch Befikre

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who grew up in the 1980s, tells us why Befikre is a must watch to understand the new generation.

Modi has turned 90% people into 'fakirs': Mayawati

Modi has turned 90% people into 'fakirs': Mayawati

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

In a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his 'fakir' remark, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday said his note ban decision has turned a majority of the country's people into pauper but not him, and it will lead to Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in Uttar Pradesh.

Devotees bring home Lord Ganesha with fervour

Devotees bring home Lord Ganesha with fervour

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Devotees across India on Thursday welcomed their most beloved and venerated deity -- Lord Ganesh -- into their homes and community pandals, kickstarting the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with zeal and devotion.

'President Trump loves Hindus and India'

'President Trump loves Hindus and India'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'Foreign aid to Pakistan. Forget it, bye bye...' 'F-16s to Pakistan. Forget it.' Shalabh Kumar, the desi who knows Donald Trump best, speaks to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Revisiting Chaalbaaz: Sridevi, TWICE as good!

Revisiting Chaalbaaz: Sridevi, TWICE as good!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Sukanya Verma revisits Chaalbaaz where Sridevi was such a pleasure to watch, twice over!

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Trailer Watch: Bajirao Mastani makes its actors look WOW

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Bajirao Mastani is a big winter release worth looking forward to, says Raja Sen.

Mother's Day Special: Fashion Rewind, from Aishwarya to Achla Sachdev

Mother's Day Special: Fashion Rewind, from Aishwarya to Achla Sachdev

Rediff.com11 May 2017

With Mother's Day around the corner, we thought of looking at how Bollywood's mommy fashion has evolved from Achala Sachdev to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

BJP makes history, breaks all records in Rajasthan

BJP makes history, breaks all records in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in the 14th Rajasthan assembly polls has been the biggest one in the history of the desert state.

PIX: Roshni Chopra's adorable baby shower

PIX: Roshni Chopra's adorable baby shower

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

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

What you learn when you sail around the world

What you learn when you sail around the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'I have realised that to be happy, you don't need luxury in life.' 'Simple things in life make you happy.'

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.

Miami Open: Top seeds Federer, Halep shocked

Miami Open: Top seeds Federer, Halep shocked

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Roger Federer suffered a shock 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(4) defeat to Australian wildcard Thanasi Kokkinakis on Saturday that will cost the Swiss his world number one ranking and leaves the Miami men's tournament wide open.

Karan Patel, Ronit Roy, Deepika Singh: TV stars' REEL and REAL spouses!

Karan Patel, Ronit Roy, Deepika Singh: TV stars' REEL and REAL spouses!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Can you identify the real-life spouses of some of your favourite TV stars?