News for 'maya'

'The judiciary in India is one institution that is above fault'

'The judiciary in India is one institution that is above fault'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

'My confidence in the Indian judiciary is absolute after I saw justice being delivered in Gujarat even when a BJP government was ruling the state. The Muslims of Gujarat believed that they will never get justice in a BJP-ruled state, but the facts are before all of us to make a judgment.'

2G: BJP demands CBI probe in Chidambaram's role

2G: BJP demands CBI probe in Chidambaram's role

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

In an unusual move, Central Bureau of Investigation Director A P Singh on Friday had a meeting with a Bharatiya Janata Party delegation, which demanded a probe into alleged role of the then Finance Minister P Chidambaram in the 2G scam.

Review: Law Point has only low points

Review: Law Point has only low points

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Law Point is a lethargic long drive with many low points.

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.

Free-spirited fashion for modern women

Free-spirited fashion for modern women

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.

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 road Buddha's mother traversed is no more

The road Buddha's mother traversed is no more

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Neither the Nepal government has cared to build a motorable road from the Indian border at Kakrahwa (barely 500 metres from the Kapilvastu stupa to Buddha's birthplace at Lumbini) nor have the Indian authorities bothered to persuade the rulers in Kathmandu to facilitate easy movement of Buddhist pilgrims through this border.

Those bewitching eyes...

Those bewitching eyes...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Nimrat Kaur weaves her magic with her showstopper act for designer Payal Singhal on Day 1 of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015.

Kerala to host world's first womens' magic fest

Kerala to host world's first womens' magic fest

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The worlds' first women magic festival will be held in Thiruvananthapuram on 30 May

Which college should you apply to? Consider these

Which college should you apply to? Consider these

Rediff.com14 May 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the class of 2010. Here are some of the responses we received.

I have a track record of innovation: Kamala Harris

I have a track record of innovation: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

For San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Devi Harris -- the first African-American and the first Indian-American to do so, who is seeking to create history by becoming California's first lady -- her mother is her mentor.

Rajasthan town burns over rape,murder of woman cop

Rajasthan town burns over rape,murder of woman cop

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

In the wake of protests over the rape and murder of a woman constable in Rajasthan's Kota district, authorities have suspended two policemen, including a station house officer, besides transferring the rest of the staff of Chechat police station. Constable Maya Yadav was raped inside her quarter behind the police station allegedly by police driver Deshraj and later stabbed to death on Wednesday night with the help of Tulsi Ram, who was working as a cook in the police station.

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.

Oz Indian-restaurant bombing part of 'curry war'?

Oz Indian-restaurant bombing part of 'curry war'?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

A suspected "curry war" among two Sydney-based Indian restaurants is heating up, with two food vans being firebombed early on Monday morning.The vans, belonging to 'Maya Da Dhaba' on Cleveland Street, were set on fire along with the food contents stored in the rear of both vehicles.

Delhi: 3 women crushed to death by vehicle driven by cop

Delhi: 3 women crushed to death by vehicle driven by cop

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The incident took place a day after a policeman was sacked and arrested for hitting a woman with a brick.

Naga Chaitanya's love story

Naga Chaitanya's love story

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

After making his debut in Josh, Nagarjuna's son is ready with his second Telugu movie Ye Maya Chesaave.

3 more held in Delhi honour killing case

3 more held in Delhi honour killing case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Three people have been arrested in the murder of a 19-year-old girl and her lover in New Delhi.

Asian Cup: Japan rally to enter semi-finals

Asian Cup: Japan rally to enter semi-finals

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

A last minute goal from Masahiko Inoha gave Japan a 3-2 comeback victory over hosts Qatar in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup on Friday.

'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.'

SIT quizzes Kodnani in 2002 riot case

SIT quizzes Kodnani in 2002 riot case

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) today recorded the statement of former Gujarat Minister Maya Kodnani, an accused in a 2002 post-Godhra riot case. The statement was recorded on a complaint filed by Zakia, whose husband Ehsan Jaffery, a former Congress MP was killed along with 69 others in a riot at Gulburg Society in Ahmedabad, SIT officials said.

Ramya, Chiranjeevi  Sarja in Kannada Khaaka Khaaka

Ramya, Chiranjeevi Sarja in Kannada Khaaka Khaaka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Gautham Vasudev Menon's films are being remade in Kannada with Ramya in the lead.

Former Bengal CM Siddhartha Shankar Ray dead

Former Bengal CM Siddhartha Shankar Ray dead

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Former West Bengal chief minister Siddhartha Shankar Ray on Saturday night died at his south Kolkata residence after a protracted illness.He was 90 and survived by his wife Maya Ray. "Ray was ill for quite a long time and had been on dialysis since March. The end came at about 6:50 pm," his assistant M Kaviraj told PTI.

Helming the same love story in two languages

Helming the same love story in two languages

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Gautham Vasudev Menon on directing the Telugu film and its Tamil version.

First Look: Jayaram in Makeup Man

First Look: Jayaram in Makeup Man

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

Director Shafi is back with his latest Malayalam offering.

Review: We Are Family is no Stepmom

Review: We Are Family is no Stepmom

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

We Are Family falls into the same genre of films such as Ta Ra Rum Pum or Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic which are purportedly about kids but it's the same melodramatic mush being dished out in a new wrapper. A sensitive, real film such as Stepmom has been turned into a cliched Bollywood potbroiler.

'Absconder' Guj minister Kodnani resurfaces

'Absconder' Guj minister Kodnani resurfaces

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani, who remained elusive for past five days and was declared an absconder, surfaced on Friday, a day after a Ahmedabad court granted her anticipatory bail in connection with post-Godhra riots cases.

'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.'

'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.

Parle to launch 'green' drive

Parle to launch 'green' drive

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Biscuit-maker Parle Products aims to sensitise 80 lakh (8 million) people across India on reducing wastage of plastic through a plantation drive to go green, which begins next month.

'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.'

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.

Gujarat minister quits after court cancels bail

Gujarat minister quits after court cancels bail

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team, in its affidavit, had said that according to some 15 witnesses, Kodnani was present in the Naroda area and was instigating the rioters. Deposing before the SIT, the witnesses had said they saw Kodnani distributing kerosene to the rioters, which she had brought in her vehicle.

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.

'No heroine is versatile in India today'

'No heroine is versatile in India today'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Telugu film director Mohankrishna Indraganti was in his element during a Rediff.com chat on Wednesday. The filmmaker who struck gold with his first film Grahanam and later on with Maya Bazaar and Ashta Chamma, chatted about his films and why making a comedy is serious work.

Mere Khwabon doesn't have much to offer

Mere Khwabon doesn't have much to offer

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

The film moves at a steady pace in the first half, which has quite a few sweet and quirky moments. But the second half drags on and on. Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye would have worked better in a 90-minute format.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.