News for 'Mamta'

Review: Arike is a must watch

Review: Arike is a must watch

Rediff.com21 May 2012

With Arike, director Shyamaprasad tries to look at love from a different perspective and shows what it can really mean for human beings.

The family that shared its well

The family that shared its well

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A simple act of generosity has gone a long mile, women of the locality no longer have to battle over water.

First Look: Mammootty plays a Jawan in his next

First Look: Mammootty plays a Jawan in his next

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The actor plays an ex-jawan working as a pump operator in Jawan of Vellimala.

I am NOT afraid, I won't give in: Mamata

I am NOT afraid, I won't give in: Mamata

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee on Thursday made it clear that she is determined to back A P J Abdul Kalam as the candidate for the President's post.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Diwali party

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Diwali party

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

A look at the guest list.

Why Varsham is crucial for Mammootty

Why Varsham is crucial for Mammootty

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Mammootty has already had six releases this year, of which only two films were successful.

WB CM sets 24-hour cell to monitor heavy rains

WB CM sets 24-hour cell to monitor heavy rains

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

The disaster management cell is monitoring round-the-clock the situation in the wake of heavy rains that pounded Kolkata and South Bengal districts on Friday, claiming three lives, Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee said on Friday night.

PM's Bangladesh visit: Centre acts iffy on Teesta treaty

PM's Bangladesh visit: Centre acts iffy on Teesta treaty

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's forthcoming bilateral visit to Bangladesh has been prophesied as a "historical" one. But Mamata Banerjee's latest political stunt has ensured that for now, the creation of history may have to wait a bit, writes Sanchari Bhattacharya who is travelling with the PM to Bangladesh.

Trinamool, oppn for rollback of FDI in retail

Trinamool, oppn for rollback of FDI in retail

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The Trinamool Congress is not happy with the government's move to put on hold its decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment in retail and insisted that FDI should be rolled back.

The Weak are People too

The Weak are People too

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

'Economically, if there are too many losers, macro-demand will suffer and undercut growth.' 'In more developed societies, the issue is resolved through the provision of safety nets, which don't exist in India.' points out T N Ninan.

'BJP should have shown grace to Advaniji'

'BJP should have shown grace to Advaniji'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'They should have offered a ticket for his constituency to Advaniji's daughter Pratibha or son Jayant. But, of course, that is too much to expect.'

Malaika's HOTTEST item number? VOTE!

Malaika's HOTTEST item number? VOTE!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Malaika rocks in Pataakha's item song, Hello Hello!

Review: Naayika is a no-show

Review: Naayika is a no-show

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The film ends up being a cross between a spoof and a mimicry show.

Lather, Mahar and Monica in finals of women's boxing

Lather, Mahar and Monica in finals of women's boxing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Sonia Lather, Vinita Mahar, Mamta and Monica Saun, among others, advanced to the summit clash of the Federation Cup Women's Boxing Championship in Nainital on Saturday.

Bengal BJP leader found hanging, party alleges murder

Bengal BJP leader found hanging, party alleges murder

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The body of Debendra Nath Ray, in his 60s, was found hanging from the ceiling of a verandah outside a shuttered shop near his home in Bindal village in Hemtabad area of the district, police said. Ray had won the Hemtabad (reserved) seat on a Communist Party of India-Marxist ticket in 2016 but later joined the BJP. He had, however, not quit his assembly seat.

Writer-director Amal Neerad on his successful Malayalam film Anwar

Writer-director Amal Neerad on his successful Malayalam film Anwar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Writer-director Amal Neerad on his successful Malayalam film.

From Passenger to Arjunan Saakshi

From Passenger to Arjunan Saakshi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Writer-director Ranjith Sankar talks about his second Malayalam film.

Landslide victory for AITC-Congress in WB: Survey

Landslide victory for AITC-Congress in WB: Survey

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

In what could be a history of sorts, a survery conducted by Star Ananda-Star News-AC Nielsen predicts a two-third majority for the Mamta Banerjee-led All India Trinamool Congress-Congress alliance.

'Awards are really not new to me'

'Awards are really not new to me'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Director Wilson Louis talks about horror film Kaalo winning two awards at the South African Halloween Horror Festival.

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

'Aamir stood beside me through the journey'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'It was one of the greatest learnings in my life to see someone like the great Amitabh Bachchan go through such a tough phase.' 'He had been there, done it all and really didn't need to prove himself.' 'Yet, he channelised it all and came out with one of his best performances,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tells Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com in a fascinating conversation about the films he has made and the actors he has worked with.

We learnt our lessons: Prakash Karat

We learnt our lessons: Prakash Karat

Rediff.com18 May 2011

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, a defiant Prakash Karat speaking out for the first time after the poll debacle says he won't be stepping down and makes it clear that he alone cannot take the blame for the Left rout in the elections.

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.

Cong may speak to allies over oppn's JPC demand

Cong may speak to allies over oppn's JPC demand

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

With the Parliament stalled for the 18th consecutive day on Tuesday over the demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee into the 2G spectrum scam, the Congress core committee met yet again on Tuesday evening to take stock of the situation both inside and outside Parliament.

Akshay Kumar's Khiladis Over the Years

Akshay Kumar's Khiladis Over the Years

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Khiladi turns 25!

Bihar protesters demand CBI probe into WB gang rape case

Bihar protesters demand CBI probe into WB gang rape case

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Protest continued on Sunday for the fourth consecutive day in Bihar against the attackers of a 16-year-old girl who was gang-raped and set ablaze in Kolkata in West Bengal demanding death sentence to the accused and a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into it.

Stocks to create long-term wealth

Stocks to create long-term wealth

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

3 suspected HM terrorists held in Jammu

3 suspected HM terrorists held in Jammu

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Three suspected members of terror group Hizbul Mujahideen, who are believed to have come from Pakistan via Nepal, were on Tuesday detained by an anti-terrorism squad of Jammu and Kashmir police at the railway station in Jammu, police sources said.

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Your FAVOURITE Ashutosh Gowariker Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at all the movies he's made so far. Tell us your favourite in the poll.

'I love that people recognise me after Munni Badnaam'

'I love that people recognise me after Munni Badnaam'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

Singer Mamta Sharma talks about life after 2010's hit song, Munni Badnaam.

Jai Meme: How Pak XI got it online on Sunday

Jai Meme: How Pak XI got it online on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Netizens turned witizens on Sunday as India thrashed Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup league game.

First look: Prithviraj's next Malayalam movie

First look: Prithviraj's next Malayalam movie

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Anwar, to be directed by Amal Neerad, will also star Prakash Raj, actor/producer/director Lal and Mamta Mohandas.

PIX: Saif, Kareena, Sonam party with Shilpa Shetty

PIX: Saif, Kareena, Sonam party with Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

A look at the party pictures.

Why Tejashwi told Lalu and Rabri he won't marry now

Why Tejashwi told Lalu and Rabri he won't marry now

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Lalu and Rabri were keen that he marry during the traditional marriage season, but he asked them to give him more time to make his mark in politics.

India whip Singapore in women's Asia Cup hockey

India whip Singapore in women's Asia Cup hockey

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Jasjeet Kaur led the onslaught with three goals as a ruthless India steamrolled Singapore 13-0 to open their women's Asia Cup hockey campaign in style at the Queen Sikrit Sports Centre in Bangkok on Thursday.

Passenger is worth a watch

Passenger is worth a watch

Rediff.com8 May 2009

Those who think the future of Malayalam films is bleak, watch Malayalam film Passenger starring Dileep, Sreenivasan and Mamta Mohandas. The film gives you hope that there are new filmmakers, who want to try something out of the ordinary.

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Muted Raksha Bandhan celebrations amid COVID pandemic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Raksha Bandhan festivities were little subdued this year owing to the coronavirus pandemic, with siblings having to rely on technology to wish each other.

Meet Mohanlal, the angel

Meet Mohanlal, the angel

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Check out these pictures from the actor's latest Malayalam film titled Angel John.

Guru En Aalu is no Yes Boss

Guru En Aalu is no Yes Boss

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

KRG Movies International's Guru En Aalu, directed by Selva and starring Madhavan has none of the flavour of the original Yes Boss.

Congress looks for more regional alliances

Congress looks for more regional alliances

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

The Congress has decided to hunt for new allies while retaining the old ones in its bid to return to power at the Centre after the Lok Sabha elections. The grand old party's strategy revolves around getting new alliance partners like the Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka, Trinamool Congress of Mamta Banerjee in West Bengal, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam led by actor- turned-politician Vijaykanth in Tamil Nadu, apart from the existing partners.

Indian eves lose to China in Asia Cup final

Indian eves lose to China in Asia Cup final

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

The valiant Indian women hockey team had to be satisfied with the silver medal after they went down 3-5 to formidable China in an action-packed final of the seventh Asia Cup in Bangkok.