News for 'mandi'

Mother Blesses Kangana

Mother Blesses Kangana

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Kangana Ranaut has notched up 537,022 votes, a lead of 74,755 votes over her Congress rival Vikramaditya Singh's 462,267 votes in her first ever election.

'No country treats porn stars like we do'

'No country treats porn stars like we do'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Why is being a porn star socially acceptable and not a prostitute?'

Does Kangana Get The Same Respect As Amitabh?

Does Kangana Get The Same Respect As Amitabh?

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Kangana Ranaut is known to speak her mind. And if she thinks she gets the same respect as Amitabh Bachchan in the film industry, that's exactly what she's going to say at her election campaign rallies.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

All We Imagine As Light Is Exquisite

All We Imagine As Light Is Exquisite

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

All We Imagine As Light remains heart-warmingly affecting because you know experiences like this are few and far between. Payal Kapadia's film-making voice must be cherished, asserts Mayur Sanap.

HP rain fury: 'Fear of death kept us awake all night'

HP rain fury: 'Fear of death kept us awake all night'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Five people were killed and over 45 are missing following several incidents of cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh, where rain washed away many houses, bridges and roads, the officials said on Thursday.

Onion prices fall 40 pc in a week at Lasalgaon mandi

Onion prices fall 40 pc in a week at Lasalgaon mandi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Data from the Nashik-based National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation showed that onion was trading at at Rs 24 a kg on Tuesday in the benchmark Lasalgaon mandi in Nashik district of Maharashtra. That's a fall of four per cent since Monday and 40 per cent from Rs 40 a kg on January 20, a level not seen since November 6, 2019. It continues to sell at Rs 40-44 a kg in retail markets across the country.

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'An emergency has been imposed on my film too. It's a very hopeless state.'

Cong's challenge to Kangana Ranaut

Cong's challenge to Kangana Ranaut

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Himachal Pradesh Congress on Monday challenged Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut to prove her allegation that the state government took loans and diverted the money to Sonia Gandhi, failing which it said it would file a defamation case against her.

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Turai

Recipe: Mayur's Dal Turai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Try this simple and wholesome sabji recipe of ridge gourd with Bengal gram.

'Farmer supporter' CISF constable slaps Kangana at Chandigarh airport

'Farmer supporter' CISF constable slaps Kangana at Chandigarh airport

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The CISF, tasked with providing security at airports, has also ordered a court of inquiry into the incident.

Now, Nature's Fury In North India

Now, Nature's Fury In North India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The aftermath of the cloudburst triggered by heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

Kangana Meets His Holiness

Kangana Meets His Holiness

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Actress Kangana Ranaut, who the Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded as its candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, met His Holiness, The Dalai Lama in Dharamsala on Monday, April 15, 2024.

Farmers' stir: India's largest mandi faces huge losses

Farmers' stir: India's largest mandi faces huge losses

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

"It is certainly affected. As you know the border is closed. The customers are coming in lesser number than before and so is the supply of goods into the market. There is a lack of supply and also a lack of buyers," vegetable wholesaler, Sumer Singh Saini told ANI when asked whether the business in the market is affected due to the agitation.

7th Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

7th Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Of the 904 candidates, 89.49 per cent or 809 candidates are male candidates. 10.51 per cent or 95 candidates are women candidates in the final phase.

HC notice to Kangana, Centre over Sikh outfits' plea

HC notice to Kangana, Centre over Sikh outfits' plea

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Madhya Pradesh high court on Monday issued notices to actor Kangana Ranaut, the Centre, censor board and others on a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the screening of her upcoming Hindi film Emergency on the ground it contains scenes that violate fundamental rights of Sikhs.

Amid row, Sukhu calls Kangana 'daughter of Himachal'

Amid row, Sukhu calls Kangana 'daughter of Himachal'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called Kangana Ranaut the 'daughter of Himachal' amid the backlash the Congress is facing over a purportedly objectionable post against the actress-turned politician.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

73 women elected to Lok Sabha, lower than 2019

73 women elected to Lok Sabha, lower than 2019

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

NDA-MEETING-RESOLUTION PM Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader as he gets ready to form govt (Eds: With pics) New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) Leaders of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance unanimously elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the ruling bloc's leader on Wednesday, passing a resolution to underscore the government's commitment to serving the poor, women, youths, farmers and deprived sections of society. They met at Modi's residence here a day after the NDA won a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha election, paving the way for him to take the oath for a third consecutive term, a first for any ruling alliance since 1962. TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, LJP(R) leader Chirag Paswan and NCP leader Praful Patel were among those who attended the meeting. The resolution said the NDA government will continue working to lift people's living standards for the country's all-round development while conserving its heritage. "We are all proud that the NDA fought the 2024 Lok Sabha polls unitedly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and won. We all NDA leaders unanimously elect Narendra Modi as our leader," it added. The resolution also said that people have seen the country being developed in every sector in the last 10 years due to the pro-people policies of the NDA government under Modi. PTI KR

Kangana says pressured to cut scenes as censors yet to clear her film

Kangana says pressured to cut scenes as censors yet to clear her film

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

In a video message posted on X, Kangana Ranaut claimed that she and the members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) have been receiving threats. She said she is under pressure to not show the assassination of the former prime minster by her security guards.

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

AAP seeks govt accommodation for convenor Kejriwal

AAP seeks govt accommodation for convenor Kejriwal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday demanded an accommodation for outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying he is entitled to it on account of being the convener of a national party.

Kangana faces 'go back' slogans over Dalai Lama remark

Kangana faces 'go back' slogans over Dalai Lama remark

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Kangana later apologised saying she didn't mean to hurt anyone, and it was a harmless joke about Biden being friends with the Dalai Lama.

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

'This Isn't About Rejecting Our Heritage'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...but subjecting our heritage to rigorous evidence-based understanding.'

What Kangana Thinks Of Modi

What Kangana Thinks Of Modi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Kangana Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from her hometown Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, feels Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an 'ansh' (part) of Lord Ram and Lord Vishnu.

Kangana Holds A Roadshow!

Kangana Holds A Roadshow!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Kangana Ranaut, the BJP candidate for Mandi, held a roadshow in the constituency on Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Tiffin Recipe: Green Amaranth Sabji

Tiffin Recipe: Green Amaranth Sabji

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

More wonderful greens for a hearty monsoon meal.

Recipe: Mayur's Phodshi Bhaji

Recipe: Mayur's Phodshi Bhaji

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Grab a small bunch of phodshichi bhaji the next time you spot it in the market and rustle up a healthy dish for your family.

90 tonnes of Egyptian onions arrive in mandis

90 tonnes of Egyptian onions arrive in mandis

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Private traders had placed orders early this month with Egyptian suppliers at $320 a tonne

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

As the Queen star found herself in the middle of a row, with the BJP distancing itself and the Congress attacking it, here's a look at some of the controversies, political and otherwise.

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

As Election 2024 hurtles towards result day in a medley of mangalsutra, mujra, mutton, machli and other barbs, these may sound like character names from Hindi comics of yore. Instead, these are the mocking, sometimes vicious monikers given by political rivals to each other.

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the relentless dedication of star cricketer Virat Kohli, Nitesh began to rebuild his life.

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Paralympic star Kumar Nitesh cites BAI apathy, wants badminton to be placed under PCI as para shuttlers needed to be treated on par with their able-bodied counterparts.

Paralympics badminton: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi in semis

Paralympics badminton: Suhas, Nitesh, Thulasimathi in semis

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Suhas Yathiraj and Nitesh Kumar continued their impressive run to secure spots in the men's singles SL4 and SL3 semi-finals respectively, at the Paralympic Games.

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

All You Want To Know About Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

With a line-up of thrilling matches and intense competition, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is sure to captivate fans around the globe. Stay tuned for updates and highlights as the tournament unfolds. Ahead of the tournament, here's everything you need to know about the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

UP sub-station fire leaves Delhi 'powerless' for 1 hour, homes of LG, CM hit

UP sub-station fire leaves Delhi 'powerless' for 1 hour, homes of LG, CM hit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Power distribution company officials said several areas, largely in central and east Delhi, were affected due to the failure. Some areas in north Delhi also faced outages.

Aligarh tense after lynching of Muslim man, chief cleric appeals for peace

Aligarh tense after lynching of Muslim man, chief cleric appeals for peace

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

A day after tension gripped the area over the lynching of a man, the police and district administration remained on alert on Thursday to ensure law and order in maintained while the chief cleric of Aligrah appealed for peace.

Tension in UP town after man lynched by mob over suspicion of theft

Tension in UP town after man lynched by mob over suspicion of theft

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

According to a complaint filed by the victim's family, Fareed was returning home from work when he was mobbed and thrashed by some residents on Tuesday night in the Mamu Bhanja locality over suspicion of theft, Superintendent of Police City M Shekhar Pathak said.

After 7 days, no sign of 30 missing in Himachal flash floods

After 7 days, no sign of 30 missing in Himachal flash floods

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The family members of the missing persons who have been camping at the site for the past seven days have now lost hope and are praying for the recovery of bodies to perform last rites.

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

At least 10 flights scheduled to land at the Delhi airport were diverted -- eight to Jaipur and two to Lucknow -- due to inclement weather conditions. Airlines also warned of the possibility of more flight disruptions.