News for 'Maya'

'It's been a hell of a roller coaster life'

'It's been a hell of a roller coaster life'

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'There has been a lot of ups and downs, unexpected highs and unimaginable pain, almost thinking that I'm going to die.'

Gujarat riots: Chargesheet filed against Kodnani

Gujarat riots: Chargesheet filed against Kodnani

Rediff.com1 May 2009

The Supreme Court-constituted Special Investigation Team, probing certain Gujarat riot cases afresh, on Friday filed a chargesheet in Naroda Gam case in which Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former state minister Maya Kodnani is one of the prime accused.

Review: Kaana Kanmani is not up to the mark

Review: Kaana Kanmani is not up to the mark

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

The Malayalam film may have been made with noblest of intentions but the method of conveying the message somehow is lost in a ghostly conundrum.

PIX: Don't miss Hamilton's podium strip

PIX: Don't miss Hamilton's podium strip

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Lewis Hamilton bared body and soul on Sunday after stripping down to his waist on the podium following his victory in the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Review: Zid is more idiotic than erotic

Review: Zid is more idiotic than erotic

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Almost everything about Zid can be best described as botched, says Nishi Tiwari.

Now, BA course in 3D animation and visual effects

Now, BA course in 3D animation and visual effects

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) have announced an exclusive partnership to offer a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 3D Animation and Visual Effects.

PICS: Liverpool leave it late to reclaim top spot

PICS: Liverpool leave it late to reclaim top spot

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Late goals by Mohamed Salah and Jordan Henderson earned Liverpool a crucial 3-1 victory at Southampton to move them back to the top of the Premier League on Friday.

Guj HC issues notice to Kodnani, Patel

Guj HC issues notice to Kodnani, Patel

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday issued notice to state minister Maya Kodnani on an application filed by the Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team for cancellation of her anticipatory bail in the 2002 Naroda Patia riot case.

'Absconding' Gujarat minister skips Cabinet meet

'Absconding' Gujarat minister skips Cabinet meet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani wanted in a fresh probe into the gruesome attacks during the 2002 post-Godhra riots, remained elusive and skipped the weekly Cabinet meeting in Ahemdabad on Wednesday, as two police officers were grilled for their role during the communal clashes.

'Badlapur: Fifty Shades of Dark, Delirious & Deadly!'

'Badlapur: Fifty Shades of Dark, Delirious & Deadly!'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Anger has an upside too: Study

Anger has an upside too: Study

Rediff.com27 Mar 2008

In the study, psychologists Maya Tamir and Christopher Mitchell of Boston College, and James Gross of Stanford University tested whether people prefer to experience emotions that are potentially useful, even when they are unpleasant to experience. Through the research, the researchers wanted to examine whether individuals are motivated to increase their level of anger when they expect to complete a confrontational task, where anger might enhance performance.

Godhra riots: Ex-Gujarat minister gets bail

Godhra riots: Ex-Gujarat minister gets bail

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Kodnani is an accused in the Naroda Gam and Naroda Patiya case. Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Jaideep Patel, another key accused in the Naroda Gam case behind bars, was also granted bail.

Beware of Mayawati and her Navratnas

Beware of Mayawati and her Navratnas

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

India should dread the prospect of being governed by the dictatorial Mallika-e-Hindustan!

'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.

2002 riots case: Kodnani wants to call Shah as witness

2002 riots case: Kodnani wants to call Shah as witness

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The seven others who Kodnani wanted to be summoned as witnesses are former BJP MLA Amrish Patel, Jagdish Patel, Lakhabhai Rathod, Dhaval Shah, Dhiraj Rathod, M D Lakhiya and Kantibhai Solanki.

Sindhudurg: 8 Karnataka students on picnic drown in sea

Sindhudurg: 8 Karnataka students on picnic drown in sea

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

The deceased, five boys and three girls, were part of a group of 47 students.

'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.'

Gujarat riots: Accused ex-minister sent to custody

Gujarat riots: Accused ex-minister sent to custody

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Maya Kodnani, former minister in the Narendra Modi government and an accused in the 2002 riot cases, was on Thursday sent to judicial custody after a local court rejected the application of the Special Investigation Team for extending police remand.Kodnani, who is an accused in the Naroda Gam and Naroda Patiya case, in which over 106 people were killed during the post-Godhra riots, was produced in the court after her police custody ended today.

Law will take its course in Kodnani case: BJP

Law will take its course in Kodnani case: BJP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

With the Gujarat high court cancelling the anticipatory bail of state minister Maya Kodnani in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riot case, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said it respected the court verdict and the law should take its course in the matter.

Tribute paid to Veer Savarkar on 125th birth anniv

Tribute paid to Veer Savarkar on 125th birth anniv

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Among other dignitaries who paid tributes toSavarkar were Sushma Swaraj, S S Ahluwalia, V K Malhotra, Shri Santosh Kumar Gangawar, Maya Singh, Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, members of Parliament and many former members of Parliament. Lok Sabha Secretary-General P D T Achary and Rajya Sabha Secretary-General V K Agnihotri, also paid floral tributes at the portrait of Savarkar.

'New York was completely new to me'

'New York was completely new to me'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Katrina Kaif talks about New York, releasing on June 26.

Naroda Patia convict Bajrangi gets 5-day bail for treatment

Naroda Patia convict Bajrangi gets 5-day bail for treatment

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday granted temporary bail to Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Babu Bajrangi, serving life sentence in the 2002 Naroda Patia massacre case, to undergo treatment for an eye ailment.

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Six Indian-American students have grabbed top positions in a competition of young innovators.

Anjori Alagh takes on Hema Malini!

Anjori Alagh takes on Hema Malini!

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Anjori Alagh will be seen in the television adaptation of the hit movie Seeta Aur Geeta.

When ludo inspired Mohan Krishna

When ludo inspired Mohan Krishna

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

His first Telugu film, Grahanam fetched Indraganti Mohan Krishna 11 awards including the Indira Gandhi Award for the Best First Film by a director. The National and Gollapudi Srinivas award-winning director then made his second film, Maya Bazar. Now, the filmmaker is ready with his latest film, Ashta Chamma (the original version of the game ludo). Well, the title is a metaphoric one though there are references to the game.

10 GLORIOUS MOMENTS from Oscars 2019

10 GLORIOUS MOMENTS from Oscars 2019

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma gives us a recap of the 91st Academy Awards.

Why doesn't India stand up for Diaspora's rights?

Why doesn't India stand up for Diaspora's rights?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

India is only interested in its Diaspora in a crude and grasping manner: It remembers the 20-million-strong overseas Indian community only to beg them for their money. This is hypocritical and unbecoming.

Hastey Hastey has no laughs

Hastey Hastey has no laughs

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Hastey Hastey, aptly titled, is another comedy to tickle your funny bone. Unfortunately, it really doesn't.

Ghatothkach, Cannes-bound!

Ghatothkach, Cannes-bound!

Rediff.com12 May 2008

South Indian filmmaker, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao's latest animation titled Ghatotkach-Master of Magic will be screened at the Cannes Film festival on May 17 in the Palais C section.

Ali on target as Qatar stun Japan to win first Asian Cup

Ali on target as Qatar stun Japan to win first Asian Cup

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Almoez Ali scored a spectacular overhead kick for a record ninth goal of the tournament to set Qatar on their way to a first Asian Cup triumph with a stunning 3-1 win over four-times champions Japan on Friday.

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'This is the first time when you see the story of the Azad Hind Fauj through the eyes of the soldiers.'

SC grants bail to 4 convicts in 2002 Naroda Patiya riots case

SC grants bail to 4 convicts in 2002 Naroda Patiya riots case

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The Gujarat high court had on April 20 last year upheld the conviction of 12 out of the 29 accused who were pronounced guilty on various charges by the trial court and had acquitted 17 others, including former BJP minister Maya Kodnani.

Modi woos NRI investors in UAE

Modi woos NRI investors in UAE

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met leading NRI investors in UAE, who briefed him about various projects they are investing in India.

United colours of changing India

United colours of changing India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

India remains the only island of hope and coexistence in a strife-torn region from the edge of Israel to the Far East, presenting united colours of unbelievable diversities and differences, establishing an astounding level of mature relationships with a common cultural thread.

How can I be CM when I am not even a voter in UP: Diggy to Maya

How can I be CM when I am not even a voter in UP: Diggy to Maya

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

His reaction comes a day after the UP chief minister while addressing a 'Brahmin Bhaichara Sammelan' in Lucknow, said she had come to know that Congress and BJP had planned to install Digvijay Singh and Rajnath Singh respectively as Chief Ministers in the event of these parties forming the government in the key state.

'We will come back from where we left off'

'We will come back from where we left off'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The hugely popular television show Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is all set to come back as a web series.

Kshana Kshana is a good thriller

Kshana Kshana is a good thriller

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Technically a superb film, it suffers from a weak script.

The building where the shootout really took place

The building where the shootout really took place

Rediff.com23 May 2007

You won't see the building where the shootout actually happened in the film.

Why Mayawati is wooing the Brahmins

Why Mayawati is wooing the Brahmins

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Dalits are seeking a new social contract -- this time at the initiative of the Dalits themselves, and on their own terms and conditions

'Why do we pay taxes, to live this hellish life?'

'Why do we pay taxes, to live this hellish life?'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Rajendra Nagar, a planned colony built after Independence, is the worst-affected area in the Bihar capital, seeing an unprecedented flooding which residents said has "exposed the under-preparedness of the corporation".