News for 'Maa'

'Women don't understand women'

'Women don't understand women'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'In a family, your mother-in-law or sister-in-law are your core team.' 'If they don't support you, it becomes very difficult.'

Look How The Bollywood Saas Has Changed!

Look How The Bollywood Saas Has Changed!

Rediff.com3 May 2023

As we wait for dark Dimple and her brazen bahus to spit fire on the small screen, Sukanya Verma looks at the cruel, cool ways of the Hindi film saasu-maa from then to now.

SC defers scientific survey of 'Shivling' at Gyanvapi till next hearing

SC defers scientific survey of 'Shivling' at Gyanvapi till next hearing

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Allahabad high court on May 12 ordered determination of the age of the structure claimed to be 'Shivling' using modern technology.

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

How Shah Rukh Khan Changed Ritwik's Life

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'Just imagine Mr Sudhir Mishra and Mr Sooraj Barjatya having a baby. What would that be like?' 'That's Jehanabad for you.'

'I just want to make people happy'

'I just want to make people happy'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I am working harder than I worked in the last 29 years because now I experience extreme happiness when people love my film.'

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Ahead of poll, Chh'garh CM announces allowance for jobless youth

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

It was one of the key promises made by the Congress ahead of the 2018 assembly polls, following which the party returned to power in the state after a gap of 15 years.

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Kovind inaugurates Dhaka's Kali Mandir destroyed by Pak Army in 1971

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The temple was totally destroyed by the Pakistani Army's operation codenamed 'Operation Searchlight' in 1971, targeting the resistance movement in the country.

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.

Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Bollywood Vamps: Armed With More Evil Than Hell!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Where the larger-than-life villain hogged the show by hurting the hero or throwing hurdles in his path, the role of his female counterpart has evolved from seductive sidekick to she-devil.

'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

'You talk about fighting China, Pakistan, but you can't handle a state with 25 lakh people'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'Is this how you plan to run India? Is this how you plan to save India?' 'If this is your plan, then what happened in Manipur will start happening all over the country.'

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Top 20 Scenes From Yash Chopra's Movies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On his 90th birth anniversary, Sukanya Verma lists 20 of her favourite scenes that reiterate his extraordinary grasp on the language of cinema and connect with the viewer.

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

'After divorce, I shut myself in my flat for 3 years'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role'

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

'Eddie Murphy was approached for Sanjay Dutt's role, Omar Sharif for Jackie's Shroff's. The title of Khalnayak was Be Negative then. I had started working on the screenplay with Hollywood writers. And then after three-four months...

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Modi's longest Parliament speech pressed all the right buttons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the opposition alliance INDIA as a collection of arrogant dynasties who will take India back by two centuries as he exuded confidence that people will bless the "garib ka beta" with a record-breaking mandate in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

In final election rally, Modi says Congress advocating Karnataka's separation

In final election rally, Modi says Congress advocating Karnataka's separation

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The Prime Minister's charge comes a day after former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi addressed a campaign rally at Hubballi on Saturday.

Maa Durga is here... Let's go pandal-hopping

Maa Durga is here... Let's go pandal-hopping

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Durga Puja, the festival that honours goddess Durga and celebrates her victory over the mythological demon named Mahishasura, kickstarts on Tuesday.

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

'Mummy, loved you since I was in your tummy'

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Bollywood stars celebrate Mother's Day by sharing pictures with their mamas.

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

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

Cong will restore old pension scheme in Himachal: Priyanka

Cong will restore old pension scheme in Himachal: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday promised to restore the old pension scheme for government employees in Himachal Pradesh if the Congress was voted to power in the assembly elections.

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

Akshay's friends pay homage to his mother

Akshay's friends pay homage to his mother

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Akshay Kumar's mother Aruna Bhatia, who had been admitted to Mumbai's Hiranandani Hospital, passed away on September 8, the day before her son's 54th birthday.

'Mere pas bahne hain': Priyanka quotes 'Deewar' to counter critics in UP

'Mere pas bahne hain': Priyanka quotes 'Deewar' to counter critics in UP

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The Congress has already announced 40 per cent reservation for women candidates in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh polls.

Will there be Sacred Games 3? Find out!

Will there be Sacred Games 3? Find out!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'Whatever had to be said from the original novel has already been said.' 'There is nothing left in Vikram Chandra's novel to be put in Season 3.'

Recognise The Birthday Girl?

Recognise The Birthday Girl?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

What is Bollywood celebrating?

The SUPER MASTI BOLLY Quiz

The SUPER MASTI BOLLY Quiz

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

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

This Diwali, 'light up your lives with positivity'

This Diwali, 'light up your lives with positivity'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate Diwali with beautiful pictures.

When Pathaan's Villain Made You Think

When Pathaan's Villain Made You Think

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Let us get high on Pathaan and his simple-minded antics, sure, but let us also take a moment to think about Jim who, with that one cunning piece of dialogue, goes on to boldly state that patriotism is a many-hued thing, observes Sreehari Nair.

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Reduce sugar production, focus on ethanol: Gadkari tells sugar mills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Increasing sugar production shall create problems for the industry, whereas boosting ethanol output can bring rich returns, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told sugar mills on Wednesday. Speaking at a conference on sugar and ethanol, organised by the Indian Sugar Mills Association, Gadkari surprised the audience comprising senior executives of sugar mills by stating that the future will become bleak for the industry if it continues to churn out high quantities of sugar. "We need more ethanol than sugar. Also, bio-ethanol is the way to go as it can be stored for a longer duration as compared to conventional ethanol. "If you increase sugar production, it will create more problems for you.

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

The Pathaan Review: A Naatu Naatu Experience

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The underlying message is clear: Please do not question Shah Rukh Khan's loyalty to India. He is Indian, loves his motherland. And he will continue to entertain India for as long as he can, applauds Aseem Chhabra.

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Delhi HC pulls up Twitter over obnoxious posts on Hindu goddess

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A bench headed by acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi, which was hearing a petition against the allegedly obnoxious posts on Maa Kali by user 'AtheistRepublic', directed Twitter to explain how it undertakes the blocking of accounts.

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Fresh TMC-BJP row over 'Transforming UP' ad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

While TMC leaders ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath for lifting an image purportedly from West Bengal, the BJP in the Mamata Banerjee-ruled state took potshots at crashing flyovers in the eastern state over the use of an image in a newspaper ad

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Prime time drama: Amid Radhe Maa debate woman slaps godman

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The two guests used expletives, slapped and grappled with each other on a live show.

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

MASTI MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

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

Jaya Bachchan returns to the movies!

Jaya Bachchan returns to the movies!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

It is a Marathi film, directed by the prolific director Gajendra Ahire.

RBI bans auditors Haribhakti and Co for 2 years

RBI bans auditors Haribhakti and Co for 2 years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday banned chartered accountant firm Haribhakti & Co LLP from undertaking any type of audit assignments for regulated entities for a period of two years starting April 1, 2022.

India recalls sacrifice of Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

India recalls sacrifice of Kargil bravehearts on Vijay Diwas

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the nation in paying tributes to the armed forces personnel who fought valiantly in extremely harsh conditions to defend the country's territory during the Kargil conflict.

'I want to haunt Priyanka Chopra'

'I want to haunt Priyanka Chopra'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'I don't watch horror films, so I don't know how I ended up being in the film.'

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Cirkus Review: Angoor Khatte Hain!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Cirkus is boring and puerile, notes Sukanya Verma.

Alia Bhatt Glows In The Sun

Alia Bhatt Glows In The Sun

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Parineeti at Everest Base Camp... Ishaan shows us the rainbow...

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

#Mom&Me: 'Without her, we will be lost'

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Rediff readers from across the world tell us why their mothers are special.