News for 'Maa'

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.

Modi Enjoys A Game Of Chess

Modi Enjoys A Game Of Chess

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Navratri, Day 2: Rashmi, Rakul Look Gorgeous In Green

Navratri, Day 2: Rashmi, Rakul Look Gorgeous In Green

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

You can also channel your inner diva like Aditi Rao Hydari in a stunning sharara set or take inspiration from Tejasswi Prakash in a twirly skirt and choli.

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.

Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: Adityanath

Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: Adityanath

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Participating in the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya - the first since the consecration of Ram temple on January 22, Adityanath said, "This is a historic first as after 500 years, Lord Ram is now in his abode in Ayodhya for Diwali."

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 Film That Made Amitabh THE Superstar

The Film That Made Amitabh THE Superstar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Though Zanjeer is credited as Amitabh's breakthrough film, it didn't immediately enthrone him. Rajesh Khanna countered with a huge hit in Daag that year. But Deewar upended audience's cinematic taste and filmland hierarchies at the very start of 1975. Bachchan emerged as a one man industry, the angry young man who could regulate the thermostat of the entire film industry, recalls Dinesh Raheja.

PIX: Netas Step Out To Vote!

PIX: Netas Step Out To Vote!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The election campaign was one of the most vitriolic in the state, but you would not have guessed it from the smiles and selfies from the politicians.

Nitish takes Maa's blessings

Nitish takes Maa's blessings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

First look

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

When Hindus, Muslims came together to save Dhaka's ancient temple

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

On August 13, Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeswari Temple and reached out to the distressed Hindu community members in the wake of attacks on the minority communities.

Be A Part of Nayanthara's Life

Be A Part of Nayanthara's Life

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Superheroes, snowmen, freedom fighters, Sukanya Verma lists everything the OTT channels have to offer this week.

Navratri Colours: Ananya, Pooja Dazzle In Yellow

Navratri Colours: Ananya, Pooja Dazzle In Yellow

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Each of Navratri's nine days has their own colour and the hue associated with Day 1 is yellow.

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.

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.

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Dance To These Songs This Navratri

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma curates a Navratri special playlist just for you to give those festivities a touch of Bollywood style dazzle.

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.

Yudhra Trailer: Siddhant in Carnage Mode

Yudhra Trailer: Siddhant in Carnage Mode

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Will Yudhra spin the formula and bring something new to this already trite genre, wonders Mayur Sanap.

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'...

Bypolls: BJP wins big in UP; Trinamool sweeps Bengal

Bypolls: BJP wins big in UP; Trinamool sweeps Bengal

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Ruling parties held sway in most of the 13 states in the assembly byelection results declared on Saturday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies wresting seats in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan and the Trinamool Congress sweeping West Bengal.

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.

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.

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Full text: President Murmu's R-Day eve address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

'Today, let us reaffirm our commitment to strive to realise Gandhiji's dreams. His watchwords, truth and nonviolence, will continue to remain relevant for the whole world. He also taught us that rights and duties are but the two sides of the coin - indeed, the true source of rights is duty. Today we recall his lessons in compassion too - compassion not only for our human neighbours but also for our other neighbours, namely, flora and fauna, rivers and mountains.'

Ambani Shaadi: Shankaracharyas Bless Radhika-Anant

Ambani Shaadi: Shankaracharyas Bless Radhika-Anant

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Many Dharmagurus attended the Shubh Ashirwad ceremony.

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Bypoll boost for NDA in Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya; jolt in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The juggernaut of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, which triumphed in three of the four east and north-eastern states that went for assembly bypolls on Saturday, was halted yet again in West Bengal where Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress registered a six-on-six clean sweep.

RG Kar fails to sway voters as TMC makes clean sweep in Bengal bypolls

RG Kar fails to sway voters as TMC makes clean sweep in Bengal bypolls

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The bypolls were held in six constituencies - Naihati, Haroa, Medinipur, Taldangra, Sitai (SC), and Madarihat (ST) - following the resignation of MLAs who had vacated their assembly seats after securing victories in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

'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.'

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.

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.

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 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...

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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!

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.

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!"

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.'