News for 'Maa'

PM Modi enters 20th year in public office sans break

PM Modi enters 20th year in public office sans break

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The journey of the prime minister in public office began on October 7, 2001, as the chief minister of Gujarat.

Priyanka gets cracking after debut in UP as Cong gen secy

Priyanka gets cracking after debut in UP as Cong gen secy

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The party office in Lucknow buzzed with activity as enthusiastic Congress workers gathered outside the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee building, even before she returned from an overnight stay in Jaipur.

10 things you need to know about Mahashweta Devi

10 things you need to know about Mahashweta Devi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here are 10 things you need to know about veteran writer and activist Mahashweta Devi.

IB staffer found dead in Delhi's riot-hit area

IB staffer found dead in Delhi's riot-hit area

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Ankit Sharma, 26, had been missing since Tuesday and might have been killed in stone pelting, officials said.

I stick to my words: Mamata to contest from Nandigram

I stick to my words: Mamata to contest from Nandigram

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Announcing the name of candidates for the West Bengal assembly polls, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said she will be contesting from the Nandigram constituency as announced earlier.

'Didi clean bowled': Modi attacks Mamata

'Didi clean bowled': Modi attacks Mamata

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The prime minister also launched a blistering attack on Banerjee, saying she did not care to express regret after a "leader very close to her" called Scheduled Castes "beggars".

Daily Game: Guess who this stunner is!

Daily Game: Guess who this stunner is!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

'Rest in glory, Lataji'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'The source of our music, the very notes of music itself have fallen silent.'

Jayaram makes last eight at Dutch Open

Jayaram makes last eight at Dutch Open

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Defending champion Ajay jayaram reached the quarter-finals of the Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament after notching up an easy straight game win over Norway's Marius Myhre in the men's singles competition, in Almere, Netherlands, on Thursday.

'The question that will keep haunting us is: 'Why?''

'The question that will keep haunting us is: 'Why?''

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

'I simply cannot believe that Sushant has taken such a step. He was such a lively boy who inspired others through his zest for life.'

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

What Dharmendra, Jaya Discuss On Karan Johar Film

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The good old days... Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan's is a bonding that is special and rare in an industry where friendships are ephemeral. Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is their sixth film together, after Guddi, Samadhi, Phagun, Chupke Chupke and Sholay.

On the scenes of Salman's Bharat

On the scenes of Salman's Bharat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Here's what happens when Bhai is NOT in action mode!

IN PICTURES: Kolkata gears up for Durga Pujo

IN PICTURES: Kolkata gears up for Durga Pujo

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

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.

Shilpa-Shamita celebrate mom's birthday

Shilpa-Shamita celebrate mom's birthday

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh's mehendi ceremony

PIX: Neil Nitin Mukesh's mehendi ceremony

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Take a look at the pictures.

Looking at Bollywood's religious side

Looking at Bollywood's religious side

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Whether to seek blessings for an upcoming release or personal happiness, often one catches glimpses of celebrity trips to places of worship in different parts of the country.

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Twitter on Friday temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's account for alleged violation of the US Copyright Act, a move that the minister slammed as being arbitrary and gross violation of IT rules.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Lessons from Bollywood: 8 ways to be a GREAT DAD

Lessons from Bollywood: 8 ways to be a GREAT DAD

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

We're celebrating Father's Day, and Namrata Thakker decided to take some helpful tips from our very own filmi daddies.

First Look: Salman launches Mata soundtrack

First Look: Salman launches Mata soundtrack

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Salman Khan was around to launch the music of the Jai Santoshi Maa remake.

Light diyas on Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes: PM

Light diyas on Sunday at 9 pm for 9 minutes: PM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Modi also said that people displayed unprecedented discipline and sense of service during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The violence erupted after Trump supporters breached the Capitol and clashed with police on Wednesday, resulting in the death of four persons and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.

Modi mocks Sonia: How big a problem is she facing to remember God

Modi mocks Sonia: How big a problem is she facing to remember God

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Narendra Modi on Friday mocked Sonia Gandhi's recent invocation of god in which she prayed that the country be saved from the "Modi model", saying it showed how big a problem she is facing as she had never before referred to god in her speeches.

Scottish Open: Pawar ousted, India's campaign ends

Scottish Open: Pawar ousted, India's campaign ends

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

It was curtains for India at the Scottish Open after men's singles player Anand Pawar and men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy bowed out of the 50,000 Grand Prix badminton tournament, in Glasgow.

Covid effect: India's gold demand drops 30% in Q3

Covid effect: India's gold demand drops 30% in Q3

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Gold demand in India dropped by 30 per cent during the July-September quarter to 86.6 tonnes, compared to the same period last year due to Covid-19 related disruptions and ruling high prices, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report.

'May our kids make us better versions of ourselves'

'May our kids make us better versions of ourselves'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Bollywood's star moms celebrated Mother's Day with adorable pictures of their children, spreading love at a time when we really need it.

Share your mother's recipes with us

Share your mother's recipes with us

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

What is the best thing you learned to cook from your mother? Tell us!

The bitter irony of Raj Kapoor's Awara

The bitter irony of Raj Kapoor's Awara

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

In this special series, we re-visit great Hindi film classics. Today, we look back at Raj Kapoor's Awara.

'How I wish that call would have come through'

'How I wish that call would have come through'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

'You knew that Shetty hai aur tere saath hamesha rahega. Then why???'

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 takes dip at Kumbh, washes feet of sanitation workers

PM takes dip at Kumbh, washes feet of sanitation workers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

He also washed the feet of sanitation workers at the 'Swachh Kumbh, Swachh Aabhaar' programme in Prayagraj.

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.

PIX: Helly Shah, Devoleena Bhattacharjee watch PINK

PIX: Helly Shah, Devoleena Bhattacharjee watch PINK

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

An angry Nadda called the attack 'unprecedented' and alleged the state has slipped into 'complete lawlessness and goonda raj'. He also said the violence reflected the 'frustration' of the Mamata Banerjee government. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee insinuated the attack was staged.

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.

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.

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.