News for 'Maya'

Need financial advice? Ask the Sarabhais!

Need financial advice? Ask the Sarabhais!

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Ever wondered what financial advice would the Sarabhais of Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai churn out? Read on to know!

Day after: Left, Maya and UNPA plan campaign

Day after: Left, Maya and UNPA plan campaign

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

The Left, the United National Progressive Alliance and the Bahujan Samaj Party on Wednesday said that they will launch a nation-wide campaign against the United Progressive Alliance government on the Indo-United States nuclear deal, price rise and agrarian issues and described the trust vote win in Lok Sabha as 'immoral'.The campaign will be launched against price rise, inflation, agrarian crisis leading to farmers suicides, Karat said.

Assets case: CBI has evidence to prosecute Maya

Assets case: CBI has evidence to prosecute Maya

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

The investigating agency filed an affidavit in the apex court saying it will shortly file a chargesheet in the disproportionate assets case registered against the Bahujan Samaj Party supremo in 2003.

Wife backs Gelfand to win against Anand

Wife backs Gelfand to win against Anand

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Boris Gelfand might have suffered a defeat at the hands of defending champion Viswanathan Anand in the eighth round of the ongoing World Chess Championship in Moscow, but the Israeli Grandmaster's wife, Maya is confident about her husband's triumph against his Indian opponent.

UP blast: Maya appeals for calm, oppn cries foul

UP blast: Maya appeals for calm, oppn cries foul

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati held an emergency meeting of senior government officials in Lucknow on Tuesday night after a blast shook the temple town of Varanasi killing a child and injuring 20 people.

Will decide on continuing support to UPA in Oct: Maya

Will decide on continuing support to UPA in Oct: Maya

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

On being asked if she would choose to withdraw her party's support to the Congress-led Union government, Mayawati said, "I have convened a huge rally of the party in Lucknow on October 9, which will be followed by a meeting of our party national executive on the following day. There we will take a final call on the question of continuing our support to the UPA government."

UPA playing double game on SC/ST quota Bill: Maya

UPA playing double game on SC/ST quota Bill: Maya

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

As the fracas over the coal-gate continued for the 12th day in Parliament, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday alleged that the United Progressive Alliance government was playing a double game on the SC/ST quota Bill, and urged it to get the House in order first.

Shilpa, Ayushmann take their kids for Aladdin

Shilpa, Ayushmann take their kids for Aladdin

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Movie date with the kids!

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Bollywood's CRAZY LOVE GAMES

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While we wait for Batra's latest to drop on Amazon Prime Video on February 11, Sukanya Verma looks at how Bollywood has dealt with affairs of the heart over the years.

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Where does one find a man who shows no bitterness or animosity towards Hindus, even after a frenzied Hindu mob burnt his house down?, Jyoti Punwani asks in this tribute to a truly extraordinary Indian.

Blame Centre if there's any violence in UP: Maya

Blame Centre if there's any violence in UP: Maya

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

While lambasting the Union government for not paying heed to the state's requirement of Central para-military forces, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said in Lucknow late on Wednesday evening that the Centre alone would be responsible for any violence that might spark off as a fallout to the much-awaited verdict in the long pending Ayodhya case on Thursday afternoon.

I have always kept BJP on tenterhooks: Maya

I have always kept BJP on tenterhooks: Maya

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Apparently sending a strong signal to the minorities, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has said that despite sharing power with the Bharatiya Janata Party three times, she always kept the saffron party on tenterhooks.

3 UP Navnirman Sena men held for vandalising Maya's statue

3 UP Navnirman Sena men held for vandalising Maya's statue

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

While the 'most wanted' Amit Jani, founder president of the organisation, was picked up along with his second-in-command Rajendra Singh Chaudhary 'Ferrari' from their hideout in Delhi, Qasim, a newly-inducted member, was arrested from his residence in Lucknow.

After Maya statue incident, BSP demands Prez rule in UP

After Maya statue incident, BSP demands Prez rule in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

A day after a statue of Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati was vandalised in Lucknow, a party delegation on Friday met Uttar Pradesh Governor B L Joshi and submitted a memorandum to him urging imposition of President's rule in the state in view of the "jungle" and "goondaraj".

Maya govt's land transfer dented exchequer by Rs 2600 cr

Maya govt's land transfer dented exchequer by Rs 2600 cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The erstwhile Bahujan Samaj Party government's decision to transfer over 500 acres of land to the Noida Authority in 2009 has resulted in a whopping Rs 2,600 crore loss to the state exchequer, the Comptroller General of India has pointed out.

Photos: Kingfisher Calendar 2016 sizzling sneak peek

Photos: Kingfisher Calendar 2016 sizzling sneak peek

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The Kingfisher Calendar 2016 crew and celebrity photographer Atul Kasbekar headed to Seychelles to shoot this calendar.

IN PICS: Five yoga poses for women!

IN PICS: Five yoga poses for women!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The revolved poses in yoga have the prefix parivrtta. This is said to be named Goddess Parvati in her role as maya. Here is the story behind this clutch of poses named after her.

Nepali woman scales Mount Everest with anti-trafficking message

Nepali woman scales Mount Everest with anti-trafficking message

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Kanchhi Maya Tamang, a trafficking survivor, summited Mt Everest with the message on Sunday, becoming the first to climb the world's highest peak for women empowerment and gender equality, according to UN Women Nepal.

Maya suspends IAS officer over Taj controversy

Maya suspends IAS officer over Taj controversy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

R K Sharma was charged with approving construction work in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal in violation of ASI norms.

SP leaders accuse Maya of giving them the 'itch'

SP leaders accuse Maya of giving them the 'itch'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Samajwadi Party on Thursday accused the Uttar Pradesh government of using dirty drain water to disperse protesting SP workers during the Bharat bandh on Monday.

Threat to my life from Maya, Mulayam: Amar Singh

Threat to my life from Maya, Mulayam: Amar Singh

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

Expelled Samajwadi Party leader and president of newly floated Rastriya Lok Manch (RLM) Amar Singh on Sunday claimed that he was facing threat to his life from SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

25 SPECTACULAR FRAMES of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the man and his movie magic.

200 personnel guard her, but Maya still fears for life

200 personnel guard her, but Maya still fears for life

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati renewed demand for a Special Protection Group cover speaks volumes of her obsession for security, for which she already has more than 200 personnel to guard her round the clock. Sharat Pradhan reports.

Ready to serve: Harris' first tweet as US Vice President

Ready to serve: Harris' first tweet as US Vice President

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Harris, the 49th US Vice President, will serve as the deputy of President Joe Biden, 78, who also took the oath of office, becoming the 46th US President.

Do not make changes to memorials, parks: Maya warns SP

Do not make changes to memorials, parks: Maya warns SP

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati, who had drawn flak from the Supreme Court for wasting taxpayers' money by building parks and installing her statues, on Saturday warned the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh that any move to make changes in the memorials erected during her regime could create law and order problem.

All criminals will soon be out of BSP: Maya

All criminals will soon be out of BSP: Maya

Rediff.com2 May 2010

In an obvious bid to recast the tarnished face of the ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Sunday chose to pass the buck to the Opposition for entry of "criminals" in her party.

Maya's agenda for UPA: Bail them out, then expose

Maya's agenda for UPA: Bail them out, then expose

Rediff.com1 May 2010

In less than a week after bailing out the UPA-II during cut motions in Lok Sabha, Bahujan Samaj Party on Saturday announced programmes to "expose" the Congress-led coalition on May 22 when it completes one year in office.

Maya turns UPA saviour, won't back cut motion

Maya turns UPA saviour, won't back cut motion

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Addressing media persons in Lucknow, party supremo and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati said: "By supporting the cut motion we are not strengthening the secular forces."

Univ students to learn Maya's hit social remix

Univ students to learn Maya's hit social remix

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Students will be exposed to theory and analytical skills in the areas of socio-economic-political systems, information sciences, rural-urban-industrial and environmental systems and operation research.

Pix: Meet the hot Samantha in Dookudu

Pix: Meet the hot Samantha in Dookudu

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

The young actress will be seen in in Telugu film, Dookudu.

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Review: Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe fails to impress

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe touches several issues but does not hit the right notes, says S Saraswathi.

New SP govt to put Maya's parks to good use

New SP govt to put Maya's parks to good use

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Soon after his name was finalised by party legislators and MPs for the post of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav said honest officers will be appointed in districts and action would be taken against those who show laxity in their job.

If Maya made 'mandirs', she would become 'devi': Ram Kumar

If Maya made 'mandirs', she would become 'devi': Ram Kumar

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Dalit activist Ram Kumar critiques Mayawati's five years in office and tells Aditi Phadnis what went wrong

UP cops lodge FIR in Maya's bee conspiracy case

UP cops lodge FIR in Maya's bee conspiracy case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

An FIR has been lodged by the police into the incident in which a swarm of bees invaded the venue of the Bahujan Samaj Party's 'maharally' in Lucknow on Monday, the police said on Thursday. "The FIR was lodged against unidentified persons on Wednesday night by a sub-inspector of police at Ashiyana police station, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code related to lighting fire to cause damage," said the police.

Ramdev-Maya spat: 'Time will tell who is mayavi'

Ramdev-Maya spat: 'Time will tell who is mayavi'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

"Mayawati has indulged in self-glorification by receiving garlands made of currency notes in utter disregard to the condition of majority of her political constituency -- the Dalits," Ramdev told media persons in Gangtok.

Maya's garland was worth just Rs 21 lakh: BSP

Maya's garland was worth just Rs 21 lakh: BSP

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Taking suo moto cognisance of the allegedly multi-crore currency note garland bestowed upon Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati at the party rally on Monday, the Income-Tax department issued notice to her, while her minister quoted the value of the garland at "just Rs. 21 lakh".

We'll put Maya's parks to better use: Akhilesh Yadav

We'll put Maya's parks to better use: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the Samajwadi Party, tells Aditi Phadnis what his party's agenda will be if it comes to power

PIX: Barkha-Indraneil's THRILLING Thailand holiday

PIX: Barkha-Indraneil's THRILLING Thailand holiday

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to bring you their travels with a special series.

UP: Double attack on Maya as Sonia, Priyanka share dais

UP: Double attack on Maya as Sonia, Priyanka share dais

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Sharing the dais for the first time in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and daughter Priyanka on Tuesday lambasted the Mayawati regime for lack of development alleging large-scale corruption in implementation of central schemes worth Rs 1 lakh crore.

Voices from UP polls Day 1: 'Maya gave us security'

Voices from UP polls Day 1: 'Maya gave us security'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Sheela Bhatt and Sharat Pradhan bring voices from the ground in Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh, which is voting today in the first phase of elections