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The TOP 5 Tamil actresses

The TOP 5 Tamil actresses

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Take a bow, Nayanthara, Radhika Prasidhha, Aishwarya Rajesh, Jyothika, Nithya Menen.

Despite Maya, Dalits in UP still carry nightsoil

Despite Maya, Dalits in UP still carry nightsoil

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Uttar Pradesh Governor T V Rajeshwar has in a report to the Law Commission stated how Dalits -- even in the state that has a Dalit chief minister -- carry human excreta for disposal even 15 years after a ban was imposed on such inhuman practice through an Act of Parliament in 1993.

Maya shunts IAS officer for links with Hasan Ali

Maya shunts IAS officer for links with Hasan Ali

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

A powerful IAS officer of the 1979 batch, Pandey was also divested of the additional appointments of principal secretary (secretariat administration) and the state's food and drug authority. He has been moved to the insignificant position of a member in the board of revenue.

Maya declares ban on rapists as BSP nominees in elections

Maya declares ban on rapists as BSP nominees in elections

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Any person facing charges of rape would not find place in the Bahujan Samaj Party list of nominees at any future election. This announcement was made by former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Maya hails cops for cracking down on SP protests

Maya hails cops for cracking down on SP protests

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Praising the Uttar Pradesh police for sternly handling the Samajwadi Party's anti-government street demonstrations across the state, Chief Minister Mayawati on Thursday issued a fresh warning to all opposition parties to refrain from indulging in such agitations. "Let the SP as well as other opposition parties be warned that they would be severely dealt with in case they choose to disrupt law and order in this state," Mayawati declared.

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.

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!

Meet India's top drag queens

Meet India's top drag queens

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Six queens and one king are making their own rules and celebrating the freedom to be their most fabulous selves on Vogue India's cover.

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.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

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.

The best photos from the World Nature Photography Awards

The best photos from the World Nature Photography Awards

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The World Nature Photography Awards announced the winners of their 2020 competition, showcasing an array of talented photographers from around the world. The grand prize winner award went to Thomas Vijayan for his image of the endangered Bornean orangutan. Vijayan spent hours up a tree, waiting to see if one of the local orangutans would use it to cross over to a nearby island. Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

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.

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.

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.

Shilpa, Ayushmann take their kids for Aladdin

Shilpa, Ayushmann take their kids for Aladdin

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Movie date with the kids!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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

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: 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.