News for 'Maya'

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'

'You will see same sex marriage laws in near future'

'You will see same sex marriage laws in near future'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'This government has done positive things, we got the Transgender Persons (protection of rights) Act under this government. Dheere-dheere hota hai.'

What Makes Sanya-Fatima Proud

What Makes Sanya-Fatima Proud

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Plabita shoots in Assam... Urmila relaxes in Goa... Shehnaaz explores the mountains...

Wishes for yatra's success, won't join it: Ahkilesh; Maya yet to decide

Wishes for yatra's success, won't join it: Ahkilesh; Maya yet to decide

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

SP chief spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary said Akhilesh will not participate in the yatra, nor will any other leader from the party.

Naroda riots: Gujarat HC admits Maya Kodnani's appeal

Naroda riots: Gujarat HC admits Maya Kodnani's appeal

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The Gujarat High Court on Monday admitted the appeal of former state minister Maya Kodnani, who challenged her conviction in the case of Naroda Patiya massacre during the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Venkaiah Naidu, Vyjayantimala, Chiranjeevi awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The home ministry on Thursday announced the Padma awards which included five Padma Bhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri.

Maya Kodnani moves HC for bail on health grounds

Maya Kodnani moves HC for bail on health grounds

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Former Gujarat minister and life-term convict in Naroda Patiya riot case Maya Kodnani has applied for bail before the Gujarat high court on medical grounds.

'My face is my greatest USP'

'My face is my greatest USP'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'My tool is the way I look. This is the only thing that distinguishes me.' 'Most of us dress similarly. What sets you apart is your face. If you change that also, you're like anybody else.'

Ram temple movement reclaimed secularism: Advani

Ram temple movement reclaimed secularism: Advani

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani has said the Ram Janmbhoomi movement, whose primary objective was construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, also became a symbol of 'reclaiming the true meaning of secularism from the onslaught of pseudo-secularism'.

How Dominik Livakovic Made History

How Dominik Livakovic Made History

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Livakovic became only the third goalkeeper to save three penalties in a shootout at the World Cup after compatriot Danijel Subasic (versus Denmark 2018) and Portugal's Ricardo (versus England 2006).

SC-appointed SIT to challenge acquittals in Naroda Gam case

SC-appointed SIT to challenge acquittals in Naroda Gam case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) will challenge before the Gujarat high court the recent acquittal of all 67 accused in the 2002 Naroda Gam riot case by a special court, sources said.

Drama outside Gwalior palace after Scindia loyalist denied ticket

Drama outside Gwalior palace after Scindia loyalist denied ticket

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

To mollify the protesters, Jyotiraditya Scindia drove to the palace gate and asserted that he stood by them and Goyal.

MP poll: BJP releases 5th list, drops Vijayvargiya's son

MP poll: BJP releases 5th list, drops Vijayvargiya's son

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Several sitting MLAs are dropped by the BJP in the latest list.

Boxer Priyanka Kholgade Is A Show-Stealer

Boxer Priyanka Kholgade Is A Show-Stealer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

She doesn't play it safe when it comes fashion.

'Gujarat govt must give Bilkis Bano security'

'Gujarat govt must give Bilkis Bano security'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'I learnt today that Bilkis Bano had to change her house after these people were released as some of them lived in her vicinity.' 'This was an injustice to her, she had to do this under duress.'

Maya Kodnani sent to 24-hr police custody

Maya Kodnani sent to 24-hr police custody

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

A local court in Ahmedabad on Saturday sent former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani accused in 2002 riot cases to 24-hour police custody and remanded co-accused former Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Jaydeep Patel to judicial custody.

Police forms 6 teams to crack Amazon manager's shooting in Delhi

Police forms 6 teams to crack Amazon manager's shooting in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A 36-year-old man, working as a senior manager with e-commerce giant Amazon, was shot dead in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura area, the police said on Wednesday.

Maya Kodnani's bail hearing adjourned till Apr 27

Maya Kodnani's bail hearing adjourned till Apr 27

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

The hearing on the bail application of former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani, an accused in the 2002 riots, was on Friday adjourned till April 27 by a court in Ahmedabad.Kodnani had applied for regular bail after her police remand ended last week. She is an accused in the Naroda Gam and Naroda Patiya cases, where 106 people of the minority community were killed by a mob on February 28, 2002.

Not stopped CBI from probing DA case against Maya: SC

Not stopped CBI from probing DA case against Maya: SC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear that the Central Bureau of Investigation has not been prohibited from probing the disproportionate assets case against Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and issued notices to the Centre, CBI and the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister on a plea to review its verdict that quashed the DA case.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

Review: The Village Fails To Impress

Review: The Village Fails To Impress

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Village starts off pretty well, but it required something more convincing than a bunch of creepy Gollum-like monsters to deliver the impact it should, observes Divya Nair.

Modi govt rejects SIT's appeal to seek death for Maya Kodnani

Modi govt rejects SIT's appeal to seek death for Maya Kodnani

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

The Gujarat government has refused permission to the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team to file an appeal in a higher court seeking death penalty for former minister Maya Kodnani in the Naroda Patiya riot case.

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.'

Review: Ye Maya Chesave is a beautiful love story

Review: Ye Maya Chesave is a beautiful love story

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

A fairly good screenplay, brilliant music by A R Rahman and good camera work makes this Telugu love story a must watch.

Box Office: Baywatch, Death in Gunj, Dear Maya fail

Box Office: Baywatch, Death in Gunj, Dear Maya fail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

The Composer Who Made Lataji Faint

The Composer Who Made Lataji Faint

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'Salilda and my brother Hridaynath would deliberately make my compositions tough.' 'Their logic was, "You can do it, so why should we not compose accordingly?",' Lata Mangeshkar, who would have turned 94 today, September 28, 2023, once told Subhash K Jha.

Sindhi Recipe For Thadri: Mitho Lolo

Sindhi Recipe For Thadri: Mitho Lolo

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Celebrate Thadri by rolling out this special Sindhi sweetbread.

SC refuses to extend Maya Kodnani's interim bail

SC refuses to extend Maya Kodnani's interim bail

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to extend the interim bail granted to former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani, who has been convicted in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riots case.

HC judge refuses to hear plea against Maya's  bail

HC judge refuses to hear plea against Maya's bail

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Justice A S Dave of Gujarat High Court on Thursday declined to hear the petition of the Special Investigation Team challenging anticipatory bail granted to state minister Maya Kodnani and former Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Jaydeep Patel in the 2002 post Godhra riot cases in Gujarat.

Where post-Godhra riot cases stand after Naroda Gam verdict

Where post-Godhra riot cases stand after Naroda Gam verdict

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Apart from the Naroda Gam case, seven other 2002 post-Godhra riots cases were investigated by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team.

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Kodnani, Bajrangi among 67 acquitted in Naroda Gam massacre case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday acquitted all the 67 accused, including former Bharatiya Janata Party minister Maya Kodnani, in the 2002 Naroda Gam riots case in which 11 people were killed.

PIX: Modi's day out in Lumbini on Buddha Purnima

PIX: Modi's day out in Lumbini on Buddha Purnima

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi, who is in the Himalayan nation at the invitation of Deuba, is paying a day-long visit to Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Physiology student Maya Charuni Sarihan from Scottsdale, Arizona, was crowned the 22nd Miss India America 2014 in Los Angeles.

Eric Garcetti sworn in as US ambassador to India

Eric Garcetti sworn in as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The US Senate confirmed Garcetti's nomination earlier this month, ending a protracted hiatus of over two years to fill the key diplomatic position.

Acquittals a murder of justice, say survivors of Naroda Gam massacre

Acquittals a murder of justice, say survivors of Naroda Gam massacre

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The acquittal of all 67 accused in the Naroda Gam case in which 11 members of a minority community were killed amounts to "murder" of justice and the verdict will only embolden rioters, said some of the survivors of the communal violence.

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Get Your Dose Of K-Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Pop stars, lawyers, cops, hoteliers -- care to hear their story on OTT this week?

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Karnataka loss makes BJP ease age rule in fierce MP fight

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Behind its high-decibel campaign, powered by well-organised party machinery, the BJP also appears to have made a slight departure from its 'next generation' approach to stay ahead of an aggressive Congress and enhance its prospects of securing a majority of seats.

Naroda Gam acquittal paves way for Kodnani's return to Gujarat's politics

Naroda Gam acquittal paves way for Kodnani's return to Gujarat's politics

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Gujarat BJP leaders on Friday said if the physician-turned-politician, once a member of the powerful Narendra Modi ministry in the state and rising star in politics, wants to return to active politics, the saffron party will definitely assign work to her.

Fearing return of SP's 'jungle raj', my supporters voted for BJP: Maya

Fearing return of SP's 'jungle raj', my supporters voted for BJP: Maya

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Plummeting to its lowest ever tally of winning only one seat in the current Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, Mayawati said it was the media's aggressive propaganda showing the BSP as the 'B team of the BJP' that drove away Muslims and anti-BJP voters from it.

TV Actors Vaibhavi Upadhyaya, Nitish Pandey No More

TV Actors Vaibhavi Upadhyaya, Nitish Pandey No More

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Vaibhavi rose to fame with Sarabhai vs Sarabhai while Nitish starred in Anupama.