News for 'MAA'

Summons issued to Radhe Maa in dowry case

Summons issued to Radhe Maa in dowry case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The summons were issued to Radhe Maa, who was out of Mumbai for the last few days, after she returned to the city on Sunday, the police said on Monday.

Guess How Much Bhumi's Sari Costs

Guess How Much Bhumi's Sari Costs

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Social media is a treat these days, as film folk dress up in traditional outfits and add glamour to the festive season.

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'Dharmendra was paying a little extra attention to me and she didn't like it.'

Mast Mast Bollywood Quiz

Mast Mast Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Don't Miss! The Sindoor Khela

Don't Miss! The Sindoor Khela

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Among the last few ceremonies celebrated with Her is the Sindoor Khela where married women apply sindoor on Maa Durga's forehead and feet.

SEE: Modi takes a holy dip at Maha Kumbh

SEE: Modi takes a holy dip at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday. Holding 'rudraksha' beads and chanting mantras, the prime minister offered prayers while standing in the river. Modi took a boat ride with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to reach Triveni Sangam -- the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati. The Maha Kumbh, being held after 12 years, has so far drawn over 38 crore pilgrims from across India and the world.

Mother's Day special: Lessons from Bollywood's Maa

Mother's Day special: Lessons from Bollywood's Maa

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Watch and learn!

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Amid poster row, Modi says Maa Kali's unlimited blessings always with India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Modi said Ramakrishna Paramhansa was one saint who had a clear vision of her and his disciple Swami Vivekananda had also felt the spiritual vision about the goddess, which infused into him extraordinary energy and strength.

Sanya Wins Hearts

Sanya Wins Hearts

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Ananya's musical weekend... Akshay's cricketing master class... Mallika flaunts her abs...

How To Be Debt Free!

How To Be Debt Free!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Modi pens garba song in tribute to Goddess Durga

Modi pens garba song in tribute to Goddess Durga

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared on X a garba song he wrote as a tribute to Goddess Durga.

Now, a Jai Santoshi Maa remake

Now, a Jai Santoshi Maa remake

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Daggubatti, Deverakonda, booked for promoting betting apps

Daggubatti, Deverakonda, booked for promoting betting apps

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Six Telugu film actors, including Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, and Vijay Deverkonda, along with 19 social media influencers have been booked for allegedly promoting betting apps. A businessman filed a complaint alleging that the celebrities and influencers were promoting these apps on social media through pop-up ads and other means. The police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS, Gaming Act, and IT Act based on the complaint and are planning to issue notices to those named in the FIR.

'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.

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!

Happy Mother's Day, Maa!

Happy Mother's Day, Maa!

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Readers share a message for their mothers.

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.

'Society Knows Mamta Kulkarni's Past'

'Society Knows Mamta Kulkarni's Past'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

'Suddenly, she arrives in India, participates in the Maha Kumbh and is given the position of Mahamandleshwar.' 'This needs investigation.'

The Sanon Sisters Are Do Patti With A Difference!

The Sanon Sisters Are Do Patti With A Difference!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

In real life, the Sanon sisters -- Kriti and Nupur -- exemplify fun sisterhood.

Why Salman Thanked His Dad On Mother's Day

Why Salman Thanked His Dad On Mother's Day

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.

Mamta Kulkarni Gets Into Trouble Again

Mamta Kulkarni Gets Into Trouble Again

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Rishi Ajay Das, the founder of Kinnar Akhada, has expelled both Mamta Kulkarni and Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from the Akhada.

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.

The Mesmerising Dhunuchi Naach

The Mesmerising Dhunuchi Naach

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Maa Durga's devotees hold one or more dhunuchis in their hands -- and even in their mouths -as they dance to the dhaak (drums) and venerate the Goddess who has come to visit them.

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.

Alaya Finds Herself

Alaya Finds Herself

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Allu Arjun goes white... Sunny shares BTS pix... Konkona gets nostalgic...

Raashii, Vikrant Dance The Garba With...

Raashii, Vikrant Dance The Garba With...

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Raashii Khanna and Vikrant Massey celebrated the beginning of Navratri with Falguni Pathak.

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.

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Eight railway stations in the Lucknow division of Northern Railways were officially renamed after saints and freedom fighters on Tuesday, officials said.

I won't call it Maha Kumbh, it is 'mrityu kumbh': Mamata

I won't call it Maha Kumbh, it is 'mrityu kumbh': Mamata

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Maha Kumbh as a "Mrityu Kumbh" (Death Kumbh), accusing the Uttar Pradesh government of suppressing the actual toll in the stampede that occurred at the religious gathering. Banerjee also criticized the lack of planning and management at the event, highlighting the plight of Bengal residents who died in the stampede. The BJP, however, has condemned Banerjee's remarks, calling her an "anti-Hindu chief minister" and accusing her of political opportunism.

'I Never Wanted To Become An Actor'

'I Never Wanted To Become An Actor'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Once I started acting, I gradually started liking it and the perks that come with it.'

'Maha Kumbh Was A Spiritual Rebirth'

'Maha Kumbh Was A Spiritual Rebirth'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'It was as if the sacred waters were washing away not just my sins but also my doubts and burdens,' says Aayushi Agarwal.

Nitish takes Maa's blessings

Nitish takes Maa's blessings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

First look

No off-season: Modi bats for round-the-year tourism in U'khand

No off-season: Modi bats for round-the-year tourism in U'khand

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mukhwa temple in Uttarakhand, the winter abode of Goddess Ganga, and offered prayers. The visit is expected to boost winter pilgrimage and tourism in the state. Modi also flagged off a trek and bike rally and addressed a public meeting in Harshil. This comes a day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two major ropeway projects to Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib worth over Rs 6,000 crore.

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.

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.

Cylinder blast triggers fire at Maha Kumbh; 18 tents gutted, no casualty

Cylinder blast triggers fire at Maha Kumbh; 18 tents gutted, no casualty

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A fire broke out at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, on Sunday, engulfing 18 tents in Sector 19. The blaze, which started around 4 pm, was caused by an LPG cylinder explosion. No casualties were reported, and the fire was brought under control within an hour. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who was in Prayagraj to review preparations ahead of Mauni Amawasya, visited the site and instructed authorities to take measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The Famed Mashaal Raas Garba

The Famed Mashaal Raas Garba

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

This is how the residents of Jamnagar danced the Garba.

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman outside the formula.

Rohit's Mom Melts Hearts

Rohit's Mom Melts Hearts

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Surrounded by the roar of the crowd and the watchful media, a slightly flustered Rohit, gently nudged her with a playful 'Bas Maa'.

Navratri, Day 9: Hina, Priyanka Are Perfect In Purple

Navratri, Day 9: Hina, Priyanka Are Perfect In Purple

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Today's colour is a vibrant purple, which is considered to be a spiritual colour associated with the crown chakra.