SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF, DIVYA NAIR

Saif Attack: 7 Questions For Mumbai Police

Saif Attack: 7 Questions For Mumbai Police

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

Was Saif targeted by criminal gangs like Salman Khan was targeted by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang?

Mumbai Crime Branch Probe Saif Attack

Mumbai Crime Branch Probe Saif Attack

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

Encounter specialist Daya Nayak is reportedly leading the investigation.

Saif Attack: How Was Security Breached?

Saif Attack: How Was Security Breached?

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

'We cannot enter any flat in Satguru building until the watchman gives us access.'

Dilli Ab Door Nahin!

Dilli Ab Door Nahin!

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

'Delhi's streets were not alleys but an artist's canvas,' the eminent poet Mir Taqi Mir noted more than 150 years ago. Syed Firdaus Ashraf savours the sights and cuisine of the national capital.

Girl Arrested For Ex-Boyfriend's Suicide

Girl Arrested For Ex-Boyfriend's Suicide

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

'We arrested the girl on a complaint from the boy's father. He told us that his son died by suicide due to the girl.'

'Why Would Govt Be Scared Of Cartoonists?'

'Why Would Govt Be Scared Of Cartoonists?'

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

'Journalists must ask the Mumbai police why are they sending notices via X to cartoonists.' 'The Mumbai police must come clean. Who is giving them such orders?'

Why L&T Chief Works 90 Hours A Week

Why L&T Chief Works 90 Hours A Week

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2025

S N Subrahmanyan earns Rs 13,98,630.14 per day!

'Government Is Constantly Trying To Subvert RTI'

'Government Is Constantly Trying To Subvert RTI'

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2025

'The government does not want to be transparent or accountable. Therefore, they do not want to appoint information commissioners.'

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2025

In two years, the start-up Overqualified Housewives has helped over 6,000 women across India find flexible-job roles across India from salaries ranging between Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, making them financially independent.

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

'Dr Singh Didn't Take Orders From Sonia Gandhi'

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2024

'Mrs Gandhi had nothing to do in the day-to-day working of Dr Singh's government.' 'People say Mrs Gandhi's office used to give orders, which is nonsense.'

'History Will Remember Him With Gratitude'

'History Will Remember Him With Gratitude'

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2024

'During his stint as prime minister, he got 270 million people out of poverty.' 'This, according to the World Bank, is the fastest compression of poverty anywhere in the world.' Arvind Mayaram, the former finance secretary, recalls his encounters with Dr Manmohan Singh.

'Rafisaab Has Not Left Us'

'Rafisaab Has Not Left Us'

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2024

'He used to do his homework before singing a song.' 'He used to find out who the hero of the movie would be or the situation in which the song would play in the film.' 'Accordingly, he moulded his voice.' 'For example, he sang Tel Maalish and Main Bambai Ka Babu for Johnny Walker in Johnny Walker style.' 'He would sing in different tones for Shammi Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Guru Dutt.'

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Dreams Do Come True In Dharavi!

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

Simran Shaikh stays in a tiny 12 by 12 feet room along with her grandmother, parents and siblings. On Sunday, her life changed perhaps forever when she became the most expensive hire at the Women's Premier League auction.

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

'My simple prayer is that...'

'Driving Tests Are A Joke'

'Driving Tests Are A Joke'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

'In the case of a road accident, prevention is the only answer.' 'There's no cure to death or disability when the accident happens, and when it's due to reckless or negligent driving, it's worse because it's avoidable.'

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun is fantabulous as the doting husband, emotion-loving son and risk-taking entrepreneur. Pushpa escalates his brand from fire to wildfire, applauds Divya Nair.

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun's huge release, Pushpa: The Rule, has attracted fans to theatres in hordes.

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2024

'Maharashtra is virtually in a debt trap.'

Pushpa 2 Sells A Million Tickets!

Pushpa 2 Sells A Million Tickets!

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun broke the myth that dubbed South movies don't do well at the pan-Indian box office, and became a brand.

'Why Is ECI Reducing Number Of Polling Stations?'

'Why Is ECI Reducing Number Of Polling Stations?'

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2024

'What is the harm in having more polling booths?'