News for 'MAA'

A PhD At The Age Of 10!

A PhD At The Age Of 10!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Aditya Raje Singh got a PhD at the age of 10.

Kangana didn't visit Himachal as her makeup...: Cong leader

Kangana didn't visit Himachal as her makeup...: Cong leader

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Negi's remarks came after Kangana shared images of her visit to a flood-devastated region of her home state.

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.

'I am pure, pious', proclaims 'godwoman' Radhe Maa

'I am pure, pious', proclaims 'godwoman' Radhe Maa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Self-styled 'godwoman' Radhe Maa has been issued summons by police in connection with a dowry harassment case but she remained unfazed claiming she was a "pure and pious" woman.

'Kajol's A Real Foodie Who Loves Sweets'

'Kajol's A Real Foodie Who Loves Sweets'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

'Durga Puja is also a time to catch up on the gossip and when the girls of the family get together it's a beautiful feeling that is hard to describe.'

Sara's Bedroom Pictures

Sara's Bedroom Pictures

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Fatima is on holiday... Nimrat says a prayer... Sanjay is grateful for the 'rock of his life'...

Why Radhe Maa is talk of the town these days

Why Radhe Maa is talk of the town these days

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Controversial godwoman Radhe Maa has often been slammed for her ostentatious lifestyle. Yet her ardent devotees have chosen to ignore critics and immerse themselves in her 'aura'. But recent developments may have left them shocked... and contemplating!

Does obscenity offence stand against Radhe Maa? HC asks cops

Does obscenity offence stand against Radhe Maa? HC asks cops

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

"Does the offence of indecency and obscenity under section 110 of the Bombay Police Act stand against her (Radhe Maa) as she (Radhe Maa) claims that it happened inside four walls?" the high court asked.

Happy Mother's Day, Maa!

Happy Mother's Day, Maa!

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Readers share a message for their mothers.

Ambani Shaadi: Shankaracharyas Bless Radhika-Anant

Ambani Shaadi: Shankaracharyas Bless Radhika-Anant

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Many Dharmagurus attended the Shubh Ashirwad ceremony.

Rahul Mahajan: The man who exposed Radhe Maa

Rahul Mahajan: The man who exposed Radhe Maa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

'My problem is that these people are calling themselves God. Godmen are becoming bigger than God.' Former Big Boss contestant Rahul Mahajan tell Syed Firdaus Ashraf why he made public photographs of Radhe Ma in a mini skirt.

FIR against 'Godwoman' Radhe Maa over dowry demand

FIR against 'Godwoman' Radhe Maa over dowry demand

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

An FIR was registered against self-styled godwoman Radhe Maa after a woman accused her of instigating her in-laws, who are her followers, to demand dowry.

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

'I Have Ideas For Two Sequels For Andaz Apna Apna'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'I may not have accrued a large bank balance, but I think I've earned something far valuable. Respect.' 'That's what Andaz Apna Apna brought me, and I wouldn't exchange that respect for any amount of money in the world.'

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.

How Malaika Spent Her Sunday

How Malaika Spent Her Sunday

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Samantha walks the ramp... Parineeti can't look away from the mirror... Kunal chases the clouds...

Bombay HC grants interim bail to Radhe Maa in dowry case

Bombay HC grants interim bail to Radhe Maa in dowry case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

A sessions court had rejected the anticipatory bail petition of Radhe Maa on Thursday.

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

On the other end of the spooky spectrum, there's the otherworld beauty looking for a do-gooder to help her restless spirit find peace.

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

Nitish takes Maa's blessings

Nitish takes Maa's blessings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

First look

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.

WATCH: TMC MPs' dance tribute to Maa Durga goes viral

WATCH: TMC MPs' dance tribute to Maa Durga goes viral

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

First-time parliamentarians Nusrat Jahan and Mimi Chakraborty are seen dancing to a Durga Puja song, and the video has already garnered over 1.5 million views on Facebook alone.

Yeh Hai India: Maa Durga & Vatican City

Yeh Hai India: Maa Durga & Vatican City

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata plan to make the Vatican City the theme for its pandal for the Durga Puja festival.

PHOTOS: Nagarjuna, Suriya, Kajal Agarwal at CineMAA Awards

PHOTOS: Nagarjuna, Suriya, Kajal Agarwal at CineMAA Awards

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The Telugu film industry honoured its stars and films at the awards ceremony, held over the weekend.

What Neeraj Promised Modi...

What Neeraj Promised Modi...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Churma, a Haryanvi sweet...

'We Are Waiting To Be Informed'

'We Are Waiting To Be Informed'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'Whenever my daughter gets married I would like to be dancing right in front of the baaraat.'

'Terrorists kept firing at bus even after it fell into gorge'

'Terrorists kept firing at bus even after it fell into gorge'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Nine people were killed in the attack on the vehicle that was carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori temple to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Katra. The 53-seater bus veered off the road due to indiscriminate firing by the terrorists and fell into the gorge near Teryath village in the Poni.

Celebrating Navratras: Make way for Maa Durga

Celebrating Navratras: Make way for Maa Durga

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

As festive fever grips India, prepare to go 'holy' this season, and usher in the aura of Maa Durga, for here come the Navratras.

Radhe Maa 'takes loo break' at police station, sits on SHO's chair

Radhe Maa 'takes loo break' at police station, sits on SHO's chair

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Delhi Police has begun an inquiry after a photograph showing controversial godwoman Radhe Maa sitting on the station house officer's chair went viral.

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

How Different Raakhee, Kriti Look At Same Age!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma compares yesteryear stars and the contemporary ones at about approximately the same age and the results are glaring.

What assurance did Jaishankar give to Maldives

What assurance did Jaishankar give to Maldives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday concluded a crucial visit to Male, assuring the country's top leadership that the Maldives remains an important partner of India in maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.

Durga Pujo In Kolkata: Magical, Unforgettable

Durga Pujo In Kolkata: Magical, Unforgettable

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

There's a lot more to the festival than just five days of celebration; that is something you can only experience when you live in Kolkata. And that's what every Bengali living outside the state misses, notes Chitrangada Datta Chaudhuri.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Ranvir Shorey's 5 Revelations

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Ranvir Shorey's 5 Revelations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The actor has used the platform to make a few revelations about his personal life. Namrata Thakker lists them out.

Dazzling Nita Ambani!

Dazzling Nita Ambani!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Celebrating Nita Ambani's sartorial awesomeness during Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's pre-wedding festivities.

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

'I Played Sita Not Once, But Thrice!'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'One cannot play a Goddess as deep and resonant as Sita Maa without being affected.'

Yeh Hai India: Mere Paas Maa Hai

Yeh Hai India: Mere Paas Maa Hai

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Yash Chopra, who directed that Hindi film classic, would have been 90 today, and what better way to mark the movie mogul's birth anniversary than these images which capture the eloquence of writers Salim-Javed's memorable dialogue that Shashi Kapoor hurls at his errant brother Amitabh Bachchan?

Hindus offer prayers at Bhojshala even as ASI survey continues

Hindus offer prayers at Bhojshala even as ASI survey continues

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Hindus offered prayers at the contentious Bhojshala/Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Tuesday, with a team from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) continuing its court-mandated survey.

PIX: Shriya Saran sizzles at CineMAA Awards

PIX: Shriya Saran sizzles at CineMAA Awards

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

A look at stars who graced the awards ceremony!

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Amravati's poll theme: Mere paas maa hai..

Amravati's poll theme: Mere paas maa hai..

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

President Pratibha Patil's son is fighting on a Congress ticket against the powerful two-term sitting Member of Legislative Assembly and Maharashtra Finance Minister Sunil Deshmukh, who has quit the party to contest as an independent. A R Rahman made it a part of his Oscar awards acceptance speech. But not many imagined that the politics of Amravati would revolve around Salim-Javed's immortal dialogue in the Hindi blockbuster Deewar: "Mere paas maa hai!"