Prasanna D Zore And Syed Firdaus Ashraf

Stories by Prasanna D Zore And Syed Firdaus Ashraf

'They Are Even Scared Of A Word'

'They Are Even Scared Of A Word'

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

'Anybody who says one critical word can be branded as somebody who's glorifying terrorism.'

'My Book Is Not Even About Terrorism'

'My Book Is Not Even About Terrorism'

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

'I'm sure those few terrorists who are continuing to operate in the Valley are not reading books.' 'Are they trying to tell us that there are certain people who first intellectualise themselves and then go about picking up guns?' 'It is absolutely absurd.'

'Pakistan Does America's Dirty Work'

'Pakistan Does America's Dirty Work'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

'What the Americans want is to destabilise Iran. For destabilising Iran, you need access. 'One access is through Iraq. The other access is through Pakistan.'

'Pakistan Can't Afford To Annoy America'

'Pakistan Can't Afford To Annoy America'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

'America holds about 16% of IMF voting rights, giving it crucial influence over Pakistan's desperately needed bailout loans.'

'Books Ban May Be Preparation For Something Else'

'Books Ban May Be Preparation For Something Else'

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

'I hope we can move towards peace, stability, and national unity.' 'I believe most Kashmiris want that too.'

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.

'This Wasn't A Cloudburst...'

'This Wasn't A Cloudburst...'

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

'The lakes up there were already at the brink due to accumulated rainwater, and then snowmelt occurred.' 'When one lake breached, it triggered a cascading effect -- other lakes breached subsequently.'

'The Problem With Quick Fixes Is...'

'The Problem With Quick Fixes Is...'

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

'...they always address problems superficially, never tackling root causes.' 'Currently, the policy response will focus on immediate relief -- getting people to safety, providing facilities, clearing debris.' 'This is necessary, but once immediate relief operations end, everything returns to 'normal' without addressing underlying vulnerabilities.'

Salakaar Review: Gripping!

Salakaar Review: Gripping!

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

Salakaar is full of heart, and emotionally satisfying, applauds Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Quiz: Are You A Swadeshi Expert?

Quiz: Are You A Swadeshi Expert?

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf puts your Swadeshi knowledge to the test.

'Such Laws Are Designed To Terrorise People'

'Such Laws Are Designed To Terrorise People'

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2025

'The definitions in the Act are so wide and so vague that they can be easily misused to target individuals who may not be conducive to the present government in power.'

'Citizens Are Safe From The Government Only When...'

'Citizens Are Safe From The Government Only When...'

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2025

'The moment they fall foul of the party in power, they become unsafe. Then nobody can guarantee their safety.'

Why This Elephant Triggers Outrage In Maharashtra

Why This Elephant Triggers Outrage In Maharashtra

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2025

A Supreme Court order relocating an elephant to a care facility in Vantara has sparked public outrage in Maharashtra by putting the state government in a difficult position over issues of animal welfare and public sentiment.

'You Will See More Devastation In Uttarakhand'

'You Will See More Devastation In Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2025

'The government only wakes up after devastation.' 'The government does not understand the gravity of the situation nor they do not want to understand the gravity of the situation.'

Molestation Accused Nabbed After Gunfight

Molestation Accused Nabbed After Gunfight

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

A disturbing incident of molestation was captured on CCTV in Moradabad on August 3, showing a man engaging in indecent behaviour with a burqa-clad woman in broad daylight. The footage quickly went viral on social media, sparking outrage and demands for immediate action.

Trump's Russian Roulette Over India's Oil Supply

Trump's Russian Roulette Over India's Oil Supply

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

The trade relationship between India and the United States has been strained by the imposition of 25% tariff by the US on Indian goods.

'It's A Big Day, Anything Is Possible'

'It's A Big Day, Anything Is Possible'

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2025

'Many are saying that some significant announcement regarding Jammu and Kashmir or even separate statehoods might come; that possibility cannot be ruled out given today's date.'

Why I Want Parliament To Call Trump 'Greatest Liar Of The 21st Century'

Why I Want Parliament To Call Trump 'Greatest Liar Of The 21st Century'

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2025

'Ordinary Indians are not happy with the tone and tenor of the American president.'

5 Reasons Why Saiyaara Is A BLOCKBUSTER

5 Reasons Why Saiyaara Is A BLOCKBUSTER

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

'Gen Z was devoid of love stories with sad endings like Heer Ranjha, Laila Majnu or Romeo Juliet; they have never seen something like this in their lifetime.' 'Saiyaara is a rooted love story.'

2-Wheeler Linked Pragya To Malegaon Blast, Also Got Her Freed

2-Wheeler Linked Pragya To Malegaon Blast, Also Got Her Freed

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

Unfortunately for the prosecution, the chassis number that the investigation was relying on to implicate Pragya failed as the court said in its judgment that the chassis number of the two-wheeler had been wiped out and therefore it could not be connected to Pragya.