News for 'Gujarati'

First Look: What's Your Rashee

First Look: What's Your Rashee

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Ashutosh Gowariker's next movie is a romantic comedy What's Your Raashee? starring Priyanka Chopra and Harman Baweja. It is based on a Gujarati novel Kimball Ravenswood by Shri Madhu Rye.

There won't be another Baahubali for a while

There won't be another Baahubali for a while

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The four southern languages and the Marathi regional industry have found success, but regional cinema, in general, still grapples with basic issues.

'Durga Puja in the Bigg Boss house is memorable'

'Durga Puja in the Bigg Boss house is memorable'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'The last time I played dandiya, I injured my eye very badly! Now, I watch other people playing the garba.'

Festive atmosphere in Lok Sabha as members take oath

Festive atmosphere in Lok Sabha as members take oath

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Festive atmosphere and bonhomie prevailed in Lok Sabha on Thursday with members donning traditional dress and head gears and many taking oath in their mother tongue.

Preparations for 'Namaste Trump' in final leg at Motera

Preparations for 'Namaste Trump' in final leg at Motera

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Before the 'Namaste Trump' event, cultural events will be held at the 1.10-lakh seating capacity stadium, for which several artists, including well-known singer Kailash Kher, have been invited.

Indians migrated to America in the 18th century!

Indians migrated to America in the 18th century!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

'We used to say two things are found everywhere: A potato and a Sikh. I think you can substitute Gujarati for the Sikh because Gujaratis are everywhere.'

'If menstruating woman cooks, she will be born a dog'

'If menstruating woman cooks, she will be born a dog'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If men consuming food prepared by women having periods will reborn as bullocks'

Modi explains why Mamata 'has lost Bengal polls'

Modi explains why Mamata 'has lost Bengal polls'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for seeking en bloc voting by Muslims for the Trinamool Congress and said had his party made a similar appeal to Hindus, it would have been criticised and censured.

PNB fraud: Interpol issues red notice against Nirav Modi's sister

PNB fraud: Interpol issues red notice against Nirav Modi's sister

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The notice, which acts as an international arrest warrant, states that Purvi Deepak Modi, 44, is required on charges of "money laundering".

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Where is the reform-oriented India we keep hearing about?

Where is the reform-oriented India we keep hearing about?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Haven't we all united behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our national saviour-cum-reform evangelist? How can we still be in thrall to regionalist impulses, asks Vikram Johri

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

Thank you for the memories, Irrfan!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

We are all blessed that Irrfan Khan has left us a treasure trove of his remarkable films. The characters he played were real, believable. We recognised them and they have stayed with us. And so a fan I like to believe Irrfan Khan did not die, says Aseem Chhabra, the actor's biographer on Irrfan's first death anniversary.

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In many must-win battleground states, Indian Americans comprise a substantial and potentially decisive share of the electorate: 190,000 potential voters in Florida, 120,000 in Michigan, 170,000 in Pennsylvania, 150,000 in Georgia, 110,000 in North Carolina, 165,000 in Virginia, and nearly 470,000 in Texas.

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'The images of mass cremations and crowds of people at hospital doors brought me to tears.' 'I started this initiative because at the end of the day India is my home.'

Twitter launches 'Lite' version for India

Twitter launches 'Lite' version for India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

It will be available in 42 languages, including six Indian languages - Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Gujarati and Marathi.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah goes to New Jersey!

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah goes to New Jersey!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

The lead actors from the show celebrated Navratri with their American fans.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'The Good Road' nominated as India's entry for Oscars

'The Good Road' nominated as India's entry for Oscars

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Gyan Correa's National award-winning Gujarati film 'The Good Road', a lost-and-found story of a small boy, was today nominated to represent India in the Best Foreign Film category at next year's Oscars.

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Egypt; Women hold Georgia

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Egypt; Women hold Georgia

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

In the women section being held alongside, Indian women played out a hard-fought draw against experienced Georgia 1 team. All the games were drawn.

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

70-plus years after Independence, 'Hindu India, metamorphosised as 'Hindutva India', is proving the British right -- and for all the wrong reasons. Mohan Bhagwat should have answers for the why of it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Modi, Abe lay foundation stone for India's first bullet train

Modi, Abe lay foundation stone for India's first bullet train

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The Rs 1.10 lakh crore train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is expected to be completed by 2022. The train would cover the distance of over 500 km in around two hours.

Big B to play oldest man in the world

Big B to play oldest man in the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

'Amitji's character wants to live to be 120,' 120 Not Out director Umesh Shukla tells Subhash K Jha.

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed weaver, Lakshmana Rao Tammisetty from Andhra Pradesh, says Ranjani Govind.

Sunita Williams to be honoured during Gujarat trip

Sunita Williams to be honoured during Gujarat trip

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Sunita will undertake a week-long visit to the state and will be honoured with an award for her unique achievement in space travel wherein she had spent 195 days.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's wedding looks

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's wedding looks

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Which look do you like? Tell us!

The Post Office

The Post Office

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

'Allah is there above and, with him as witness, I am giving you this money. If my Mariam's letter arrives, you must deliver it.' The clerk stood still in astonishment. 'Where must it be delivered?' 'Upon my grave!'

Why this designer wants to dress up Smriti Irani

Why this designer wants to dress up Smriti Irani

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

In an interview with Rediff.com's Anita Aikara, Ridhi Mehra talks about her design inspiration, her latest bridal collection and shares fashion tips with young Indian brides.

Modi sworn in as chief minister of Gujarat

Modi sworn in as chief minister of Gujarat

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Narendra Modi was sworn in as the chief minister of Gujarat on Tuesday. Top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party including L K Advani, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, Venkaiah Naidu and Rajnath Singh attended the swearing in ceremony.

Modi attacks Congress in Gujarat, says he sold tea, but not nation

Modi attacks Congress in Gujarat, says he sold tea, but not nation

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the upcoming assembly election is a fight between trust on development and dynastic politics.

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

'Is this man crazy?' the postmaster asked. 'Yes, who? Ali, na? Yes, saheb. Five years have passed and, no matter the weather, he comes to collect a letter. It's very rare for him to receive a letter,' the clerk replied.

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Naik bids goodbye to L&T as chairman

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

He would not be part of the day-to-day activities of L&T in his non-executive role. He would, however, be there at important company events.

Has anyone from Gujarat been martyred? Akhilesh asks, faces flak

Has anyone from Gujarat been martyred? Akhilesh asks, faces flak

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Akhilesh was apparently targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Two more Guj Cong MLAs quit to join BJP, five in one month

Two more Guj Cong MLAs quit to join BJP, five in one month

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Two more Gujarat Congress members of Legislative Assembly on Monday resigned from the party and extended their support to the Bharatiya Janata Party, taking the number of Congress MLAs who have quit to join the saffron party in the last one month to five.

Sena attacks BJP, dubs Cong, NCP as dead snakes

Sena attacks BJP, dubs Cong, NCP as "dead snakes"

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

A day after the high decibel campaign for Maharashtra assembly polls ended, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on its former ally the Bharatiya Janata Party, deeming it as "hungry for power" even as it likened the Congress party and the Nationalist Congress Party to "dead snakes".

BJP, Congress spar over Ahmed Patel's links with IS suspect

BJP, Congress spar over Ahmed Patel's links with IS suspect

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday accused Ahmed Patel of having "deep relations" with a Gujarat hospital where an alleged Islamic State operative worked before his arrest, even as the Congress defended its senior leader, dubbing the demand for his resignation from the Rajya Sabha as "outrageous".

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

I feel proud to be Hindustani Muslim: Azad in RS farewell speech

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad during his retirement speech in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday summed up his more than four-decade-old political career in few Urdu couplets and a brief speech.

Who wore it better: Samantha Akkineni or Deepti Gujral?

Who wore it better: Samantha Akkineni or Deepti Gujral?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Same outfit, styled differently. Vote and tell us who looked better.

Amitabh, Abhishek, Aishwarya celebrate Jaya Bachchan's birthday

Amitabh, Abhishek, Aishwarya celebrate Jaya Bachchan's birthday

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years ago.

PIX: Deepika, Ranveer in Ramleela

PIX: Deepika, Ranveer in Ramleela

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film is slated to release on the November 15.