News for 'Diya'

Vajpayee, warts and all

Vajpayee, warts and all

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'The sorry image of a wailing leader visiting relief camps for riot victims was completely incoherent with what he did next, blaming the minority community for the disturbance.' Utkarsh Mishra pens a tribute from the heart.

PHOTOS: Party time as Adelaide Oval turns into sea of blue

PHOTOS: Party time as Adelaide Oval turns into sea of blue

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

The Adelaide Oval was 'under virtual siege' as Indian fans took complete control of the city, outnumbering their Pakistani counterparts in Sunday's marquee clash between the arch-rivals in the ICC World Cup.

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary didn't know it was forgery

Sheena Bora Trial: The secretary didn't know it was forgery

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'After Indrani's arrest did you go to the police and say I did this kind of forgery?'

'This government wants to kill farmers'

'This government wants to kill farmers'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'We are asking for the resignation of the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government for killing six farmers in Mandsaur district.' 'His is a killer government.' 'The anti-farmer policies of these state governments have brought ruin for the farmers.'

When coach Nandi channelised Dipa's temper to her advantage

When coach Nandi channelised Dipa's temper to her advantage

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Star gymnast Dipa Karmakar's coach Bisweshwar Nandi has dismissed the notion that it would have been better had the medalists and other top performers at the Rio Games been given financial before their sojourn to Brazil.

Review: Rocky Handsome has limp, spiritless action!

Review: Rocky Handsome has limp, spiritless action!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

It takes concrete storytelling not style to camouflage John Abraham's limitations. He bears the physicality of a man who could take on a dozen but his blank, pained surface cannot offer threat or evoke sympathy, writes Sukanya Verma.

BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj apologises for calling Godse a patriot

BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj apologises for calling Godse a patriot

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

A united opposition on Friday forced Bharatiya Janata Party member Sakshi Maharaj to express regret in Lok Sabha and withdraw his remarks terming Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse a patriot.

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Even as foreign investors land in Delhi to attend the first major food processing trade fair, Delhiites queue up to satisfy their tastebuds

4 hours, 8 km: Marching with farmers left me heartbroken

4 hours, 8 km: Marching with farmers left me heartbroken

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

As thousands of protesting farmers marched into Mumbai on Sunday, Hemant Waje walked along with them. This is his account.

'Since my engagement, questions are being raised about my focus'

'Since my engagement, questions are being raised about my focus'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Dropped from India's women's hockey squad for the Olympics, skipper Ritu Rani reveals her side of the story to Rediff.com's Aruneel Sadadekar.

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

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

Next-gen Ambanis take charge at Jio soft launch

Next-gen Ambanis take charge at Jio soft launch

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Commercial services may start in Mar-Apr next year

Gloom descends on village as martyred Mandeep Singh is laid to rest

Gloom descends on village as martyred Mandeep Singh is laid to rest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

The residents of the village will not celebrate Diwali as a mark of tribute to the army soldier who was killed and mutilated by Pakistani terrorists.

#MumbaiRains: 'Stay safe,' says Bollywood

#MumbaiRains: 'Stay safe,' says Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'Mumbai stands tall yet again.' Bollywood raves about the city's resilience.

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

'Modiji is the biggest hero in the world'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'I am just making a creative film. It has nothing to do with propaganda.'

The woman behind the new cattle sale law

The woman behind the new cattle sale law

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'The idea behind the new rules is that slaughter markets must buy directly from the farms as is the case in the bloody world.' 'The cattle markets have become centres for the organised beef mafia.'

Diwali finally puts its 'stamp' on America

Diwali finally puts its 'stamp' on America

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

After years of waiting, the stamp was released on Wednesday, October 5.

Sheena Bora Trial: The plot gets curiouser and curiouser...

Sheena Bora Trial: The plot gets curiouser and curiouser...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Why had the CBI decided to have Waghmare tell the court the tale surrounding this odd trip to Kolkata made for even odder reasons, close to a year-and-a-half after Sheena's murder? To show the kind of person Indrani was? And that the murder of her daughter was not a heat of the moment crime, given Indrani was capable of other odd, suspicious, premeditated acts like this?

BJP lost because cow wasn't allowed to vote: Twitter on Bihar results

BJP lost because cow wasn't allowed to vote: Twitter on Bihar results

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

References to cow, beef and Pakistan, which dominated political speeches and rallies during the keenly-fought Bihar polls, resurfaced on the media.

'How many soldiers will lose their lives? Befitting reply must be given'

'How many soldiers will lose their lives? Befitting reply must be given'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Sunday's terror attack has come as a huge setback for the families of the Uri bravehearts, but their spirit has not been deterred by the act of cowardice.

Mulayam warns partymen over unabated hooliganism

Mulayam warns partymen over unabated hooliganism

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Apparent realisation that the reputation of his son Akhilesh Yadav's 21- month old government had declined drastically largely on account of its failure to control lawlessness in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav has suddenly turned his attention to the lumpen element within the party.

'If the victim's mother has no problem, why do people have an issue?'

'If the victim's mother has no problem, why do people have an issue?'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

'The parents have seen the documentary. They have liked the documentary. They called me to say, "Aap log himmat mat hariye (You don't lose heart)".' 'After that I don't care what people think. I got goose bumps when they said, "Aap log piche mat hathiye (You people don't back off)".'

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

3 million families gave up LPG subsidy: Modi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Modi said there has been a 'silent revolution'.

Nothing can stop them: Age no obstacle for these voters

Nothing can stop them: Age no obstacle for these voters

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Old people undeterred by their age came out to cast their vote

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra's Kar Gayi Chull is the latest song to praise Bollywood's heroines.

Another jawan posts video, says soldiers treated like servants

Another jawan posts video, says soldiers treated like servants

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The army rejected Jawan Sindhav Jogidas's allegations that he was forced to be a Sahayak as a punishment.

The child God took away

The child God took away

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Sherin Mathew left her hometown in Bihar in late 2015 for a new home in America.

He creates the Bigg Boss house

He creates the Bigg Boss house

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'Designing the Bigg Boss sets is total dhamaal!' 'They are so happy with the way I design the sets that no questions are asked.' 'Contestants live there for three months, and so, the sets also become a character.'

20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd love to have!

20 Amitabh Bachchan collectibles we'd love to have!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Amitabh Bachchan turns 75 on October 11. Rediff.com celebrates the superstar's birthday with this special series, looking back at the very things that made him the BIG B.

'Bas Modi hi hai BJP mein, aur kuch nahi hai'

'Bas Modi hi hai BJP mein, aur kuch nahi hai'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

In the dangal of UP politics, much as Muzaffarnagar wants to leave its past behind, the shadows are never be far behind.

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It's more common than majority of Indians realise.

'We are in kalyug where rakshasas rule'

'We are in kalyug where rakshasas rule'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

'The forces of good are on the run.' 'But dark times also challenge people to fight.' 'I believe Indians will rise against these dark times.'

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A pregnant woman is murdered in cold blood in the heart of suburban Mumbai. By her father who didn't want her to marry the man she did.

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Shyamvar Pinturam Rai and Pradeep Waghmare. Both erstwhile employees of Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. In the witness stand on Monday, Waghmare came across as a cheerful, straightforward man who is attempting to clamber his way towards prosperity. In the witness stand on Friday, Rai shed his customary jauntiness and broke down weeping, begging forgiveness from CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Serena breezes into fourth round; Federer, Nadal cruise

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Serena breezes into fourth round; Federer, Nadal cruise

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Top seed Serena Williams made short work of Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open.

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.

The magical Sanjna Kapoor

The magical Sanjna Kapoor

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

After injecting life into Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre and running it for years, Sanjana Kapoor tells Anjuli Bhargava that she is consumed by a new passion -- Junoon.

Azam calls upon madrasas to help make Mulayam PM

Azam calls upon madrasas to help make Mulayam PM

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav's craving to get the country's top job once again came to the fore on Tuesday, when prominent Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan openly called upon madrasas of the state to strive towards making the Samajwadi Party supremo the next prime minister.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

One couldn't help feeling a certain melancholy viewing these now vagrant documents and photographs that would never be rightfully cherished. The pictures spoke to you. They offered slices of extinguished lives. They breathed sadness too, for what could have been and will never be. The sweet promises that Life made and insolently, arrogantly never kept.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail and the murder

Sheena Bora Trial: Mekhail and the murder

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Pasbola wound up his cross examination, tabling a new narrative in the murder case. That Sheena Bora had been murdered not by her mother. But by her brother.