News for 'MAA'

Meet the GHOSTS of Bollywood

Meet the GHOSTS of Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Who said ghosts can't be friendly?

The rise and fall of Bengal's biggest fraudster

The rise and fall of Bengal's biggest fraudster

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

In an 18-page "suicide note" to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Sudipta Sen has declared himself as the only son of Maa Saradha.

PM failed to address migrants' woes in speech: Cong

PM failed to address migrants' woes in speech: Cong

Rediff.com12 May 2020

'HEADLINE HUNTING. A NUMBER -20 LAKH CRORES. NO DETAILS'

PIX: Helly Shah, Devoleena Bhattacharjee watch PINK

PIX: Helly Shah, Devoleena Bhattacharjee watch PINK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

WB govt's land policy affected biz sentiment in 2012

WB govt's land policy affected biz sentiment in 2012

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's emphasis on a rigid land policy has pleased the farming community but not the industry.

Mom and Me: 'You are my world'

Mom and Me: 'You are my world'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

We invited you to share your memorable pictures with Mommy Dearest! Here are a couple of responses.

Rahul visits temple sacred to Patels ahead of Gujarat rally

Rahul visits temple sacred to Patels ahead of Gujarat rally

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The Patel community, a decisive vote bank in Gujarat, has two main sects -- Leuva and Kadva. Maa Umiya is the reigning deity of Kadva Patel community.

Chiranjeevi to be Nagarjuna's guest on Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu

Chiranjeevi to be Nagarjuna's guest on Meelo Evaru Koteeswarudu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

The show has had some touching stories which have been motivating, inspiring and struck a chord with viewers.

Celebrating the Goddess in Chennai

Celebrating the Goddess in Chennai

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Navratri celebrations in Chennai are not only about Golu dolls, Saraswathi Puja or Ayudha Puja. These days, Durga Puja and Dandiya Raas too are regular events in the city, reports S Saraswathi.

Robert Vadra: Savaged in 140 characters

Robert Vadra: Savaged in 140 characters

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Nishi Tiwari trawled through 140-character outpourings to select the most mordant among the humorous comments flooding Twitter on Robert Vadra. Here's her list.

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Most dramatic images courtesy Sony Alpha Photo Awards

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Cue the drum roll... A 'breathtaking, vast and intimidating' image of ocean waves crashing has won the top prize in a prestigious photography competition celebrating Australian and New Zealand snappers. The Alpha Awards was designed to showcase the work of Australian and New Zealand photographers on Sony Alpha lenses. Take a look at the stunning shots.

Jayaram, Kashyap enter 2nd round of Dutch Open

Jayaram, Kashyap enter 2nd round of Dutch Open

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

India's Ajay Jayaram, Parupalli Kashyap and Lakhanee Sarang entered the second round of the men's singles event of the Yonex Dutch Open badminton tournament in Almere on Wednesday. Top seed Jayaram defeated Henri Aarnio of Finland 21-16 21-12 in his opening match, while 11th seed Kashyap defeated Bjorn Seguin of US 21-12 24-22 and Lakhanee prevailed over Scotland's Kieran Merrilees 21-12 21-18 in the first round encounters.

IN PHOTOS: Kolkata all set for Durga Pujo

IN PHOTOS: Kolkata all set for Durga Pujo

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

For the devotees of Maa Durga across the globe, the wait is almost over. But in Her 'home state' West Bengal, preparations for the most awaited 10 days of the year are progressing on a war footing.

Pandit Jasraj has gone, but his music lives on

Pandit Jasraj has gone, but his music lives on

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

All his disciples across the globe feel he was closest to them. All his friends believe he loved them the most. Just like every gopi in Brijbhoomi felt Krishna was closest to her. Pandit Jasraj didn't have acquaintances; he had friends, recalls his biographer Sunita Budhiraja.

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

India's controversial 'messengers of God'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.

Indian shuttlers handed tough draw at French Open

Indian shuttlers handed tough draw at French Open

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Fifth seeded Sindhu, who made early exits from China and Korea last month, has been pitted against Michelle Li, who remains a tricky customer despite the fact that Sindhu has a 5-2 head-to-head record against the world no 9 Canadian.

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

As thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, braved water cannons and teargas to camp at the national capital's borders to demand a rollback of the laws and their representatives held talks with the government, the songs flowed, speaking of pride of the land, strength in unity and the rights of the people fighting a mighty establishment.

Durga Puja: Festive fever grips West Bengal

Durga Puja: Festive fever grips West Bengal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The state that is soaked in the puja fervour, is all set to welcome Maa Durga on October 20.

Naval air station near Chennai to be temporary base for commercial flights

Naval air station near Chennai to be temporary base for commercial flights

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

With the Chennai airport closed till December 6 following heavy rains and flood, the nearby naval air station at Arakonnam is likely to be turned into a makeshift airport.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Fulfilled our promise to give 1.5 times of MSP: Modi

Fulfilled our promise to give 1.5 times of MSP: Modi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The government is committed to taking all initiatives needed for the development of the agriculture sector and farmers' welfare, he said.

PIX: If James Bond was a Hindi film hero!

PIX: If James Bond was a Hindi film hero!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Here's imagining Craig's James Bond as a typical Bollywood hero.

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

9 unique ways to experience Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

You'll see that there's more to the state than just its forts and havelis!

'I have nothing to do with politics'

'I have nothing to do with politics'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Some people get really angry when I talk about nationalism or when I share my opinion on farm laws.'

US judge orders Iran, Qaeda to pay $6 bn for 9/11

US judge orders Iran, Qaeda to pay $6 bn for 9/11

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

A United States judge here has ordered terror group al-Qaeda, Taliban and Iran to pay nearly $6 billion to relatives of the victims and survivors of the September 11 attacks.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to deal with daddy issues

Lessons from Bollywood: How to deal with daddy issues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

From cool to cocky, fun to furious, stern to sanskari, here are all the crazy lessons you can learn from Bollywood dads this Father's Day.

Bangladeshi pirates kill 4 Indian fishermen, kidnap 12

Bangladeshi pirates kill 4 Indian fishermen, kidnap 12

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Two groups of Bangladeshi pirates on Friday night killed four Indian fishermen, injured eight others and hijacked a trawler carrying twelve fishermen in the Bay of Bengal, police said.

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Golfer's record-breaking swing: 146 yards with 14ft club!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

A golfer in Texas blasted a ball 146 yards with the extra long club, smashing the Guinness world record.

First salary: 'I laminated the first 100-rupee note'

First salary: 'I laminated the first 100-rupee note'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

We asked you, our readers, to tell us about your first salary and how you spent it. Here's the latest set of responses we received.

RSS leader: 'Gosht' is cow meat, Quran prohibits eating it

RSS leader: 'Gosht' is cow meat, Quran prohibits eating it

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'In Mecca and Medina, cow slaughter is not allowed'

Television gets a new thriller

Television gets a new thriller

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Chhal Sheh Aur Maa will debut on TV today.

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Diwali relief for viewers: Zee, Star, Colors drop prices

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

The move by these broadcasters comes close on the heels of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India announcing a review of its earlier tariff order, announced six months ago, which among others capped the prices for la carte channels.

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

TMC to counter BJP's Hindutva with 'Bengali Pride'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The Mamata Banerjee-led party, which has often been mocked by opponents for not having a well-defined ideological plank, seems to have finally found its calling in Bengali sub-nationalism, as a section of top party leaders feel only an 'inclusive message of regionalism, which the Bengalis can identify with, will counter the aggressive nationalism and Hindutva practised by the saffron camp'.

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Review: Filmistaan is absolutely flawless

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Filmistaan has a strong plot and well-developed characters, says Paloma Sharma.

NZ beat Australia to advance to Rugby World Cup final

NZ beat Australia to advance to Rugby World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Scumhalf Piri Weepu kicked 12 points for New Zealand as they recorded a 20-6 victory over Australia on Sunday to advance to the rugby World Cup final against France next week.

Nithyananda charged with rape, unnatural sex

Nithyananda charged with rape, unnatural sex

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The 430-page chargesheet filed before Ramanagara chief judicial magistrate on November 27 has named Nithyananda, Nithya Bhaktananda, Nithya Sachidananda, Nithya Sachidananda and Maa Sachidananda alias Ragini on the basis of two FIRs filed against them, a CID statement said on Monday

26 killed as bus plunges into river in MP

26 killed as bus plunges into river in MP

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

At least 26 persons were killed and 15 others missing after a private bus fell into the swollen Barna river off a bridge in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday.

The battle of the mothers begins

The battle of the mothers begins

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Pooja Bedi and Anuradha Nigam, who kick off the show, Maa Exchange share their experience.

Baaghi 3 review

Baaghi 3 review

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Baaghi 3 is a senseless beast of a movie that solely exists to rupture the screen in images of broken, blasting, blaring men or machines flying mid-air and slow motion, feels Sukanya Verma.

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

PIX: Priyanka, Tiger celebrate Earth Day!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars continue to post pictures with lovely messages on Earth Day.