News for 'new-year'

Automobile retail sales up 2.95% in April: FADA

Automobile retail sales up 2.95% in April: FADA

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Overall automobile retail sales in India grew a modest 2.95 per cent in April this year to 22,87,952 units with completion of purchases by customers around Chaitra Navratri, Akshay Tritiya, Bengali New Year, Baisakhi and Vishu helping April end on a positive note, Federation of Automotive Dealers Associations said on Monday.

Mrunal's Special Prayer For #GudiPadwa

Mrunal's Special Prayer For #GudiPadwa

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Stars celebrate Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Chaitra Navratri on Sunday, and share pretty pictures on social media.

Jyotika-Suriya's Temple Visit

Jyotika-Suriya's Temple Visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Jyotika is grateful for the way her career is going, and she gives thanks to the Gods by undertaking spiritual trips along with husband Suriya.

When Russia Blasted Ukraine's New Year

When Russia Blasted Ukraine's New Year

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Glimpses of Russian ruthlessness during the New Year...

What's On Tara's Plate?

What's On Tara's Plate?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

What are the stars eating?

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

10 Times Bollywood Bhool Chuk Maaf

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Bhool Chuk Maaf released last Friday, we decided to look at 10 instances of tinsel town's famous folks burying the hatchet.

Recipes To Bring In The Parsi New Year

Recipes To Bring In The Parsi New Year

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Why wait to be invited to a Parsi wedding to taste their heartwarming cuisine?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Big Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Big Star?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Yash Raj Films is all set to introduce Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in their new film, Saiyaara, an intense love story.

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Priya, Janhvi Go Traditional For Vishu

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Monday saw a host of Indian festivals like Vishu, Bihu, Poila Boishakh and Baisakhi. Film folk celebrate by dressing up and creating happy memories on social media.

Kajol's Mazedaar New Year Celebration!

Kajol's Mazedaar New Year Celebration!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Nysa Devgn may have broken the internet with pictures from her New Year's Eve party in Dubai but her mum, Kajol, seemed to have had just as much fun at her own New Year celebration.

Seen So Many Ladies On Bikes?

Seen So Many Ladies On Bikes?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Thousands of youth and others, dressed in traditional attire, participated in a procession, performing traditional arts o celebrate Gudi Padwa on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Shah Rukh: 'You Will Never Be Lonely If...'

Shah Rukh: 'You Will Never Be Lonely If...'

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Shah Rukh Khan is known for his wit and humour, and it was on full display at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 event on May 1.

India's Fixtures Unveiled: Boxing Day, New Year Tests in SA

India's Fixtures Unveiled: Boxing Day, New Year Tests in SA

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

India to play all three formats on South Africa tour

'Struggling With My Emotional Well Being'

'Struggling With My Emotional Well Being'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim Fahadh, who is married to Fahadh Faasil, recently penned a heartfelt note on social media, explaining her absence from work and public engagements.

Kohli, Dhoni, Messi welcome New Year in style

Kohli, Dhoni, Messi welcome New Year in style

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Kohli posted some classy pictures from their date night with a heart emoji.

UP Prof banned for life for asking 'controversial' question on RSS

UP Prof banned for life for asking 'controversial' question on RSS

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

An Uttar Pradesh government-run university has debarred a professor from all examination and evaluation work for life after a question paper she set for a Political Science exam allegedly linked the RSS to the rise in religious and caste-based politics. The decision came after protests by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the students' wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

How Our Generals Celebrated New Year

How Our Generals Celebrated New Year

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Glimpses of what our senior-most generals were up to on the first day of 2023.

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

The Highs and Lows of Kohli's Aussie Journey

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's farewell came during a turbulent Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, a place once synonymous with his rise.

Poila Baisakh celebrations canceled in Bengal town after violence

Poila Baisakh celebrations canceled in Bengal town after violence

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The first day of the Bengali New Year, Poila Baisakh, passed without any celebrations in Dhulian, West Bengal, for the first time in over 50 years. Fear gripped the area following violence over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, leading to canceled rituals, shop closures, and a sense of uncertainty. The violence, which started on April 8, left three people dead and several injured. Protesters blocked highways, torched vehicles, and disrupted train services. While the police deployed central forces and imposed restrictions, locals still fear for their safety and demand permanent security measures. The town and its surrounding areas remain tense, with many families displaced and facing significant losses.

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Meet The Jewel Thieves of Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's best-known diamond robberies in film.

BJP asks Rahul Gandhi to explain 'frequent' Vietnam visits

BJP asks Rahul Gandhi to explain 'frequent' Vietnam visits

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The BJP has launched a fresh attack on Rahul Gandhi, questioning his frequent visits to Vietnam. The party's leaders have accused him of spending more time in the Southeast Asian country than his constituency and have demanded an explanation for his "extraordinary fondness" for Vietnam. Gandhi's foreign trips have been a target of the BJP's criticism in the past, with the party portraying him as unserious and unfit for domestic politics.

New Year Style Tips From Nia, Manushi, Elnaaz...

New Year Style Tips From Nia, Manushi, Elnaaz...

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Black on your mind for new year's eve? Time to think again.

Not Losing Weight? 8 Reasons Why

Not Losing Weight? 8 Reasons Why

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Every year, losing weight tops the list of New Year resolutions. How many succeed? Here are some critical reasons why you fail.

Devotees Throng Temples On New Year's Day

Devotees Throng Temples On New Year's Day

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Devotees thronged temples across the country praying for a healthy, happy and wonderful 2023.

Bajaj posts record sales on Gudi Padwa

Bajaj posts record sales on Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Two-wheeler (2W) giant Bajaj Auto registered record sales across the country over the weekend on the back of Gudi Padwa, hawking 26,938 vehicles that included motorcycles and its electric scooter Chetak.

Chinese New Year Recipe: Steamed Dumplings

Chinese New Year Recipe: Steamed Dumplings

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Enjoy special dumplings as you welcome the Year of the Rabbit.

25 Fantastic Recipes For New Year's Eve

25 Fantastic Recipes For New Year's Eve

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, celebrate in style from dawn to dusk with 25 yum recipes.

Like Malaika's First Selfie Of The Year?

Like Malaika's First Selfie Of The Year?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Sonakshi relives her holiday mood... Sonam shares a late New Year post... Aahana rides a unicorn...

Where did Priyanka spend New Year?

Where did Priyanka spend New Year?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

While some B-town celebs kept it simple and spent the New Year's Eve with their fam jam, some went holidaying in exotic locations.

Dress Like Aahana, Genelia For New Year's Eve

Dress Like Aahana, Genelia For New Year's Eve

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Tips for being on your game at NYE.

Sri Lankans Celebrate New Year With Protests

Sri Lankans Celebrate New Year With Protests

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The Sinhala and Tamil new year on Thursday, April 14, 2022, didn't halt the angry protests in Colombo against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his government outside the presidential secretariat.

Check out Neeraj Chopra's New Year resolution

Check out Neeraj Chopra's New Year resolution

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Hope to breach 90m mark this year, says Neeraj Chopra

Malaika-Arjun Start The New Year With A Kiss

Malaika-Arjun Start The New Year With A Kiss

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor rang in the New Year in Rajasthan and they had Varun Dhawan and his wife Natasha Dalal, Mohit Marwah and his wife Antara and Kunal Rawal and his wife Arpita Mehta for company.

What Tara Is Missing This New Year

What Tara Is Missing This New Year

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Arjun promotes Kuttey... Esha wants your opinion... Sarah is blushing...

Women's Friendships: 10 Movies To Watch

Women's Friendships: 10 Movies To Watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Deepa Gahlot pick 10 films about women's bonding to watch on OTT.

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Large crowds thronged popular boulevards, tourist hubs and entertainment centres across India and many joined special prayers at places of worship on Sunday as people stepped out to celebrate the New Year without COVID-19 restrictions.

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' may open branches in Europe, US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Indian origin Hindus living in Europe and US are mulling opening overseas chapters of Prayagraj-based 'Ram Naam Bank' in their countries. On the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, the idea of opening a Ram Naam Bank was discussed among the devotees in Sweden.

Alia, Adah, Mouni's Style Tips For Chinese New Year

Alia, Adah, Mouni's Style Tips For Chinese New Year

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with sartorial elegance.

And 2025 Begins!!!!

And 2025 Begins!!!!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Glimpses of New Year celebrations around the world.

Omicron Cancels Christmas, New Year Parties

Omicron Cancels Christmas, New Year Parties

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'We are not organising any large celebrations on New Year's Eve to avoid last-minute changes in guidelines.'