News for 'Maya'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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".

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Indian-American Neera Tanden, who has been nominated as the director of the Office of Management and Budget by US president-elect Joe Biden, on Tuesday shared the inspiring story of her mother who immigrated to the US from India.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Oust Maya govt like British rule: Rahul to Meerut voters

Oust Maya govt like British rule: Rahul to Meerut voters

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Thursday recalled history and asked the people in Meerut to oust the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh the way they had once freed the country from the yoke of the British rule.

Sonia kicks off campaign in UP, says Maya cheating people

Sonia kicks off campaign in UP, says Maya cheating people

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Kicking off her election campaign in Uttar Pradesh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday attacked Chief Minister Mayawati for dismissing her ministers on election eve and asked whether this has cleansed her government.

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.

Maya woos Punjab voters in the name of Kanshi Ram

Maya woos Punjab voters in the name of Kanshi Ram

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Wooing voters in the name of late Kanshi Ram who hailed from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Saturday asked the electorate to give the Bahujan Samaj Party a chance to fulfil the party founder's dream to have a government in his native state.

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's demand to split UP is a political gimmick'

'Maya's demand to split UP is a political gimmick'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Strongly opposing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's demand for trifurcation of the state, Samajwadi Party on Monday called it a "political gimmick" aimed at diverting people's attention from corruption charges against her.

Shilpa, Ayushmann take their kids for Aladdin

Shilpa, Ayushmann take their kids for Aladdin

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Movie date with the kids!

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.

Maya sings Anna tune, wants PM, lower bureaucracy under Lokpal

Maya sings Anna tune, wants PM, lower bureaucracy under Lokpal

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has had a change of heart as far as Anna Hazare's campaign for the Jan Lokpal Bill is concerned. Singing the same tune as the anti-corruption crusader, Mayawati said on Tuesday that the prime minister, the Central Bureau of Investigation and all section of government employees should be brought under the ambit of the Lokpal.

Rahul's foreigner friends will BENEFIT from FDI in retail: Maya

Rahul's foreigner friends will BENEFIT from FDI in retail: Maya

Rediff.com26 Nov 2011

Pointedly blaming Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi for the United Progressive Alliance's government's nod to Foreign Direct Investment in retail, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati made it clear on Saturday that she would oppose the move tooth and nail."The Bahujan Samaj Party will launch a strong movement against the policy in case the UPA government manages to get the approval of Parliament," she declared.

Rahul slams Maya again, says 'elephant' eating away central funds

Rahul slams Maya again, says 'elephant' eating away central funds

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Making a veiled attack on the Mayawati government, Congress General Rahul Gandhi said an "elephant" in Lucknow was eating away all the money sent by the Centre for the poor in Uttar Pradesh.

Maya wants cops to give commando training for ATS

Maya wants cops to give commando training for ATS

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

"Commando training should be imparted to all three wings of ATS by November," Mayawati said during a review meeting with top bureaucrats and police officers held in Lucknow on Wednesday evening. The CM also directed the Director General of Police for immediate improvement in crime investigation by ensuring necessary arrangements are being made to use forensic lab and other methods of scientific investigation.

Maya govt bans sale of meat; withdraws order later

Maya govt bans sale of meat; withdraws order later

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Though late in the day, the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday hastily withdrew its own order banning sale of meat for nine days with effect from Monday night.

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.

Security cover to Maya, Lalu and Mulayam to stay

Security cover to Maya, Lalu and Mulayam to stay

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Giving in to opposition parties' protests on withdrawal of National Security Guard cover, the government on Thursday announced that the security cover provided to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Murli Manohar Joshi, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad will not be reduced.

Maya gags UP babus to address people's needs on time

Maya gags UP babus to address people's needs on time

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

With the state assembly elections knocking at her doors, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has now turned her attention to the basic needs of the people.

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.

Maya knows me well; didn't call her corrupt: Misra

Maya knows me well; didn't call her corrupt: Misra

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Bahujan Samaj Party general secretary Satish Misra, who is regarded as the architect of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's much-hyped 'social engineering', on Tuesday flatly denied having called his party president corrupt.

My ultimate goal is to become PM, Maya reiterates

My ultimate goal is to become PM, Maya reiterates

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Obviously threatened by the beginning of revival of the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party president and state Chief Minister Mayawati on Friday once again displayed her obsession to don the prime minister's mantle.

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.

Maya and team BSP protest petrol price hike in UP

Maya and team BSP protest petrol price hike in UP

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Tuesday staged a statewide protest against the steep hike in petrol prices announced by the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance-l government.

UP land row: Maya flays Rahul for 'bunch of lies'

UP land row: Maya flays Rahul for 'bunch of lies'

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Reacting sharply to Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's sweeping allegations about 'rape' and 'mass murder' of farmers in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday termed it as a 'bunch of lies.'