News for 'Mamta'

Prithviraj takes on Mammootty this weekend

Prithviraj takes on Mammootty this weekend

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Kannan's Jawan of Vellimala and Ayalum Njanum Thammil will release this week.

Sarjubala makes strong start at women nationals

Sarjubala makes strong start at women nationals

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

Reigning national and youth World Champion Sarjubala Devi powered her way to the second round of the senior women's national boxing championship after inflicting a crushing 29-7 defeat on Neetu on the opening day of the tournament, in Guwahati, on Sunday.

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Sukhoi 30 jet crashes in Rajasthan; pilots safe

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A Sukhoi 30 aircraft of the Indian Air Force on Tuesday crashed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district but both the pilots bailed out safely.

Spotted: Nana Patekar in Goa

Spotted: Nana Patekar in Goa

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Reader Vaishali Dharangutti has sent us a photograph.

NCW, Omar cheer for Kashmir's all-girl rock band

NCW, Omar cheer for Kashmir's all-girl rock band

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Asserting that there should be no discrimination on the basis of gender, National Commission for Women chairperson Mamta Sharma on Monday said there is no need to impose a ban on an all-girl rock band from Kashmir.

First Look: Mohanlal in Ladies & Gentleman

First Look: Mohanlal in Ladies & Gentleman

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Mamta Mohandas, Meera Jasmine, Padmapriya and Mithra Kurian play the heroines in the film.

Mammootty's Varsham releases today

Mammootty's Varsham releases today

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The film is produced under the actor's banner.

Don't give in to Mamata, India Inc urges govt

Don't give in to Mamata, India Inc urges govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

Industry leaders have urged the government to carry forward the reforms process.

Akshay, Sonakshi dazzle ramp at Rajasthan Fashion Week

Akshay, Sonakshi dazzle ramp at Rajasthan Fashion Week

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The two were promoting their upcoming movie Rowdy Rathore at the three-day fashion event in Jaipur that featured gorgeous attires created by renowned designers.

TMC govt destroying Bengal, says PM; Mamata hits back

TMC govt destroying Bengal, says PM; Mamata hits back

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Mamata Banerjee accused Modi of trying to mislead the people with half-truth and distorted facts.

Crime against women has shot up in West Bengal: NCW chief

Crime against women has shot up in West Bengal: NCW chief

Rediff.com17 May 2012

The National Commission for Women feels that crime against women has "increased" in West Bengal under the Mamata Banerjee-led government and criticised it for transferring officers who have cracked rape cases even before investigations were completed.

Review: My Boss is a loud copy of a Hollywood film

Review: My Boss is a loud copy of a Hollywood film

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Starring Dileep and Mamta Mohandas in the lead the film is just another loud gender war.

Ajit Singh silent on bizarre bans imposed on women in UP

Ajit Singh silent on bizarre bans imposed on women in UP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

The diktat issued by the panchayats of Bagpat in Uttar Pradesh -- banning love marriages, use of mobile phones and entry of women under 40 in markets -- has been found bizarre by many.

How can an MLA talk of ban on skirts, asks NCW

How can an MLA talk of ban on skirts, asks NCW

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

National Commission for Women Chairperson Mamta Sharma on Monday said Rajasthan MLA Banwari Lal Singhal should apologise over his remark that skirts should be banned in schools.

Will not leave UPA; but don't humiliate us: Mamata

Will not leave UPA; but don't humiliate us: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

In an exclusive interview with CNN-IBN Editor in Chief Rajdeep Sardesai, Mamta Banerjee about the recent row over former Railway minister Dinesh Trivedi and the strained relationship with the Congress.

Dinesh Trivedi to resign, rollback on fare hike expected

Dinesh Trivedi to resign, rollback on fare hike expected

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Dinesh Trivedi, late on Wednesday night, sent his resignation letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, according to television reports. Mukul Roy, minister of state for shipping, who had earlier served in the railway ministry, is expected to take over. The government is also expected to announce a rollback on hike in rail fares.

Amit Shah accuses 'Bhatija and Co' of swindling Amphan relief

Amit Shah accuses 'Bhatija and Co' of swindling Amphan relief

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday alleged that 'Bhatija (nephew) and company' had swindled central funds sent for Amphan relief and said that probe will be ordered into it and culprits will be booked after the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in West Bengal.

13 die in cylinder explosion in UP's Mau

13 die in cylinder explosion in UP's Mau

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.

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.

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.

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.

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

'I said I'll do Baghban if I got maximum scenes with Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

'I got an offer to do a cameo in Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin.' 'I did it just to get out of my house, and so that my parents would not see me so depressed.'

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.

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.

'I must have been Draupadi in my real life'

'I must have been Draupadi in my real life'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'People gravitate towards me with their problems.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!