News for 'Maya'

PIX: Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain Shine At BAFTA

PIX: Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain Shine At BAFTA

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the big winners and fashion hits at the recently concluded BAFTA awards!

Setalvad on Naroda Patiya ruling: Victory for witnesses

Setalvad on Naroda Patiya ruling: Victory for witnesses

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Social activist Teesta Setalvad on Wednesday welcomed the court's ruling in the 2002 Naroda Patiya violence case, which convicted 32 people including Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and former minister Maya Kodnani of murder and conspiracy.

'Jackie Chan can dance!'

'Jackie Chan can dance!'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

PIX: Iran thrill female fans amid Asian goal rush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Iran handed Cambodia a record-breaking 14-0 thrashing on an historic day in Tehran as goals flowed in World Cup qualifiers across Asia with Japan, South Korea and Australia securing comfortable wins on Thursday.

Naroda Gaam rioting case judge to stay

Naroda Gaam rioting case judge to stay

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Gujarat High Court on Tuesday rejected applications by former state minister Maya Kodnani and two others against the decision of the trial court judge who had refused to recuse herself from Naroda Gaam riot case.

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'I would evaluate her on her past policies towards American Hindus and her future approach towards the community'

Judge reserves order on recusing from hearing Naroda case

Judge reserves order on recusing from hearing Naroda case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

The designated judge hearing the Naroda Gaam rioting case of 2002 today reserved order on an application seeking her recusal from the case. Jyotsna Yagnik, who had earlier conducted trial in the Naroda Patiya massacre case and now also assigned the Naroda Gaam rioting case, on Monday decided to pronounce her order in the matter on January 11.

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Man City; Newcastle beat Man Utd

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Man City; Newcastle beat Man Utd

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

A summary of Sunday's Premier League matches

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Review: Rasaleela is repulsive

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

The remake of the 1975 Kamal Hasan starrer is amateur.

Kodnani 'suffering from suicidal impulse'; SC extends bail

Kodnani 'suffering from suicidal impulse'; SC extends bail

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till February 24 the interim bail to former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani, convicted in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riots case, but made it clear that it won't be further extended if she fails to file an affidavit stating the kind of burn injury she suffered.

Why the Naroda-Patiya verdict is a big blow for Modi

Why the Naroda-Patiya verdict is a big blow for Modi

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Narendra Modi will find it impossible to wash away the bloodstains from Independent India's worst state-sponsored pogrom. His image will remain sullied no matter how many Sadbhavna campaigns he organises, says Praful Bidwai.

Sanjiv Bhatt attacks Modi on Naroda Patiya verdict

Sanjiv Bhatt attacks Modi on Naroda Patiya verdict

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

We present the full text of suspended Gujarat police official Sanjiv Bhatt's open letter to Chief Minister Narendra Modi:

Naroda Patiya: Kodnani gets 28 yrs, lifer for Bajrangi

Naroda Patiya: Kodnani gets 28 yrs, lifer for Bajrangi

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

A special court on Friday sentenced Maya Kodnani, BJP MLA and former minister in the Narendra Modi government, to 28 years imprisonment and handed life term to Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi in the 2002 post-Godhra Naroda Patiya riots case.

Naroda Patia case: 'Powerful people have been convicted'

Naroda Patia case: 'Powerful people have been convicted'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

There is a mixed reaction to the Naroda Patia verdict which was delivered on Wednesday in the special court in Ahmedabad, says Rigvedita Mahurkar.

Kin of Naroda Patiya victims seek exemplary punishment

Kin of Naroda Patiya victims seek exemplary punishment

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The families of the 2002 Naroda Patiya riots victims have demanded exemplary punishment to the 32 people, including former Gujarat Minister Maya Kodnani, convicted in the case by a special court on Wednesday.

Naroda Patiya case: Quantum of sentence on Aug 31

Naroda Patiya case: Quantum of sentence on Aug 31

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The special trial court will pronounce the quantum of punishment for 32 convicts in the 2002 post-Godhra Naroda Patiya riots case on August 31.

Naroda Patiya ruling shows India's pluralism is safe

Naroda Patiya ruling shows India's pluralism is safe

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

While Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's moral argument has been severely weakened by the judgment, on the political turf he is unlikely to lose, or gain, from it. However, the story is not about politics but justice, says Sheela Bhatt

Naroda Patiya case: Bajrangi, Kodnani among 32 convicted

Naroda Patiya case: Bajrangi, Kodnani among 32 convicted

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The judgement in the Naroda Patiya case, in which 97 people of a minority community were killed during post-Godhra riots in 2002, was pronounced on Wednesday by a special trial court.

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Sanjay Khan's autobiography The Best Mistakes Of My Life out.

Before taking Alwar lynching victim to hospital, cops first took cows to shelter

Before taking Alwar lynching victim to hospital, cops first took cows to shelter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Akbar was alive when police reached the spot.

'Alas! Mamata has become a machine'

'Alas! Mamata has become a machine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

'Mamata is an emotional person, she follows her heart.' 'We loved that Didi, we still love her, but she is a changed person.' 'Why and how the change happened, who is responsible, I can't say.'

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Phase-2 of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64%

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The second round of the voting was held in the 17 districts amid tight security and strict coronavirus guidelines in place. The voting percentage at 10.30 pm was 54.64, according to the Election Commissions Voter Turnout Apps provisionally data.

India's manufacturing growth inches up in June: HSBC

India's manufacturing growth inches up in June: HSBC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) - a measure of factory production - improved slightly to 55 in June, from 54.8 in May.

'Don't apologise for your size'

'Don't apologise for your size'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'You are what you are and you have to live life embracing all of you.'

BJP downplays Naroda Patiya riot verdict

BJP downplays Naroda Patiya riot verdict

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday played down the court verdict in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riots case in Gujarat, saying the party respects the judicial system and abides by it unlike Congress, which has a culture of challenging court orders.

Video: Flirty beachwear for the modern woman

Video: Flirty beachwear for the modern woman

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Asmita Marwa presented her latest collection Maya on Day Three of Lakme Fashion Week. Inspired by the idea of a free-spirited woman, who is bohemian at heart and loves to travel, the creations were spritely, flirtatious and beachy. Check them out.

How India can reach out to Pak Hindus

How India can reach out to Pak Hindus

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

India should push for re-opening of the consulate in Karachi for better protection of the Hindus and Sikhs living in Pakistan.

The tyranny of the veil

The tyranny of the veil

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

'Within and outside their homes, all married women in this region must cover not only their heads, but in some cases, faces too,' discovers Geetanjali Krishna.

Hindu boy converts to Islam on live TV show in Pak

Hindu boy converts to Islam on live TV show in Pak

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

A young Hindu boy converted to Islam on a live television show hosted by a controversial Pakistani anchor, triggering outrage among liberals and sparking concerns among minority communities.

Basketball: US rolls past Spain to win sixth gold

Basketball: US rolls past Spain to win sixth gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

The United States women's basketball team thumped Spain 101-72 to claim a sixth straight gold medal on Saturday to rubber-stamp their credentials as one of the greatest Olympic sporting dynasties of all time.

Modi not example that should be seen as an Indian: Khurshid

Modi not example that should be seen as an Indian: Khurshid

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Ahead of United States envoy Nancy Powell's meeting with Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Wednesday hoped America will apply with regard to the Gujarat chief minister the standards consistent with its policies in dealing with issues like human rights.

First Look: Nani plays a double role in his next- Janda Pai Kapiraju

First Look: Nani plays a double role in his next- Janda Pai Kapiraju

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The film will be directed by Samuthirakani and will see Amala Paul as the lead actress.

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

'I am a huge Shah Rukh Khan fan'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Malayalam actor Sharafudheen talks about the films that defined his career.

Ittefaq Review: A 'whodunit' with plenty of laughs

Ittefaq Review: A 'whodunit' with plenty of laughs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Ittefaq has a gagster attitude, plenty of light touches, and it announces Abhay Chopra as a mainstream talent to watch out for, says Sreehari Nair.

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Netanyahu thanks Modi for India's vote against Palestinian group

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

It is the first time that India has voted on a resolution at the UN that is being perceived as pro-Israel.

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Chennai-born Pramila Jayapal makes history in Washington state; she is also the first person of colour in the Washington State Democratic delegation.

Corrupt Bihar official's house to be turned into school

Corrupt Bihar official's house to be turned into school

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

In a war against corruption, the Bihar government continues to keep its promise of confiscating ill-gotten property of corrupt officials and covert it into schools.

Review: Oraalppokkam is disturbingly impressive

Review: Oraalppokkam is disturbingly impressive

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'Oraalppokkam is open to interpretation and therein lies its appeal.'

'It is time to liberate our minds'

'It is time to liberate our minds'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

'We have won our political freedom, we have liberalised our economy and now it's time to liberate our minds also. That is why this film.' Director Ketan Mehta lists his reasons for making Rang Rasiya.

Rithvik Dhanjani wins I Can Do That

Rithvik Dhanjani wins I Can Do That

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Twitter diaries of the celebrities today!