SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Why Did 60 Maulanas Meet RSS Chief?

Why Did 60 Maulanas Meet RSS Chief?

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2025

'This is just the beginning. You have to wait and watch to see things getting better.'

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Sarzameen Review: New Age Shakti

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2025

Poor writing, unrealistic plot points, and weak performances drag Sarzameen down, sighs Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Old Songs Everyone's Making Reels To

Old Songs Everyone's Making Reels To

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2025

Iconic songs, once popular in their own time, are being rediscovered by Gen Z and going viral.

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

How ATS Messed Up 7/11 Case

How ATS Messed Up 7/11 Case

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2025

The investigation for 7/11 blast in which 189 people died was under question mark from the very first month after the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad started arresting the accused from different parts of city. Within 10 days of blast by July 22, 2006, ATS arrested all the 13 terror accused in the case under the leadership of ATS chief, K P Raghuvanshi.

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

'I Will Always Be Remembered For Don'

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2025

'Don was declared a flop because not many people turned up.' 'Luckily, Khaike Paan Banaraswala became a big hit.' 'Word of mouth publicity led to the film becoming a big hit from the second week on.'

Spreading Love With Irani Chai

Spreading Love With Irani Chai

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2025

'Only a fool would put his life savings into a restaurant at 59... but I did'

'Before Rajiv Gandhi's Murder, No One Knew Suicide Bombers'

'Before Rajiv Gandhi's Murder, No One Knew Suicide Bombers'

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2025

'The LTTE were the pioneers of that.'

The Row Over Kashmir's Martyrs' Day

The Row Over Kashmir's Martyrs' Day

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2025

Visuals of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah scaling the gate of the Naqshband Sahib graveyard and jostling with securitymen deployed there have gone viral.

8 Indians Arrested In California For Kidnapping

8 Indians Arrested In California For Kidnapping

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2025

Eight gang members of Indian origin were arrested for kidnapping related incidents across San Joaquin county in California. In a major multi-agency operation, law enforcement officials executed five simultaneous search warrants across San Joaquin County and arrested these men. The operation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals: Dilpreet Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Amritpal Singh, Pavittar Singh, Gurtaj Singh, Manpreet Randhawa, Sarabjit Singh, and an individual identified only as Vishal. "All suspects were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on a range of serious felony charges," said San Joaquin County Sherriff's office.

Madhuri Dixit Is A Serial Killer

Madhuri Dixit Is A Serial Killer

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2025

The actor will soon star in and as Mrs Deshpande, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

'For The First Time Voters Will Have To Prove Their Indian Citizenship'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2025

'40 percent of voters in Bihar will be excluded.'

'Every Indian Is A Potential Illegal Immigrant'

'Every Indian Is A Potential Illegal Immigrant'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2025

'The long term strategy is that this government wants to create a second class citizen list.'

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2025

Four Years Later shines in various moments that instantly resonate with you, thanks to Shahana Goswami, observes Divya Nair.

Ex-Secretary Arrested For Swindling Alia Bhatt

Ex-Secretary Arrested For Swindling Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2025

Alia Bhatt's former secretary Vedika Shetty was arrested by the Juhu police in Mumbai for swindling Rs 76 lakhs from her production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions Pvt Ltd, and her personal accounts.

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

The Kashmiri Militant Who Killed 300 Terrorists

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

'A man with a gun commanded respect. I thought if I also got a gun, I could save my family. With this thought, I went to Pakistan and got training there'

'India Is Becoming Super India And Bharat Is Becoming Like Somalia'

'India Is Becoming Super India And Bharat Is Becoming Like Somalia'

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

'The government's priority is not farmers.'

Why 767 Maharashtra Farmers Died By Suicide

Why 767 Maharashtra Farmers Died By Suicide

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

'You've got to understand it is not easy to die by suicide.' 'People commit suicide only when they lose everything and find no other way to live.'

Ghosted In Love? Stop Stalking And Do THIS Instead!

Ghosted In Love? Stop Stalking And Do THIS Instead!

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2025

Avoid the urge to stalk the person or win them back, says Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers.