UMAR GANIE And PTI

Stories by UMAR GANIE And PTI

What it means to be a journalist in Kashmir

What it means to be a journalist in Kashmir

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

Journalists working in the Kashmir valley sometimes face the worst attacks from protesters, mourners and many a time from the security forces, says Photographer Umar Ganie.

Separatist's daughter is CBSE Class 12 topper in J&K

Separatist's daughter is CBSE Class 12 topper in J&K

Rediff.com   26 May 2018

Sama Shabir Shah says she used to study outside Tihar Jail while waiting for hours to be allowed to meet her father.

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?

Rediff.com   4 May 2018

India had 14 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities, the World Health Organization reveals.

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

50% of all pregnancies in India unintended

50% of all pregnancies in India unintended

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2017

According to a Lancet study an estimated 15.6 million abortions took place in India in 2015, of which about half of the pregnancies were unintended.

Revealed: What young Indian entrepreneurs fear the most

Revealed: What young Indian entrepreneurs fear the most

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2017

While more students are open to entrepreneurship as livelihood option, a whopping 71 per cent fear failure as a stumbling block in their entrepreneurial journey

PHOTOS: Dhoni interacts with students at DPS Srinagar

PHOTOS: Dhoni interacts with students at DPS Srinagar

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is also a honorary Lt. Col in the Indian Army, appreciated the school's contribution for the visually impaired children.

I&B ministry may regret nixing S Durga screening

I&B ministry may regret nixing S Durga screening

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2017

'If the executive is not obeying the judiciary, then it is a Constitutional issue.'

CRPF martyr's wife, daughter hoist flag in Srinagar

CRPF martyr's wife, daughter hoist flag in Srinagar

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2017

'I will join the armed forces like my father,' says Arna Kumar, 6, whose father CRPF Commandant Pramod Kumar was killed by terrorists last Independence Day.

Missing soldier Zahoor Ahmed has joined us, claims Hizbul

Missing soldier Zahoor Ahmed has joined us, claims Hizbul

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2017

Zahoor, a resident of Pulwama district in South Kashmir, was reported absconding since July 5 night by the army unit located in Gantmulla area of Baramulla.

Two weeks old militant returns home dead

Two weeks old militant returns home dead

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2017

Went to buy ice-cream. Businessman-turned militant returns home dead.

'The attack will bring a bad name to Kashmir'

'The attack will bring a bad name to Kashmir'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

Kashmiris protest against the killing of Amarnath pilgrims.

'Shutting bus door saved many lives'

'Shutting bus door saved many lives'

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2017

'I think Allah gave me the strength to keep driving.' 'He gave me the foresight not to stop the bus.' 'The firing went on and on. It just did not stop.' 'And I kept driving.'

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

With 64 deaths, Kashmir sees its bloodiest Ramzan yet

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2017

42 terrorists, 7 civilians and 15 security personnel have lost their lives since May 15.

'Your killers will face the same fate'

'Your killers will face the same fate'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

'Why was he killed? What was his fault? Whoever did this is so inhuman.'

'I like masala films and Baywatch is in that zone'

'I like masala films and Baywatch is in that zone'

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

'My career is never dependent on somebody else's career at all, ever.' 'Whether somebody else's film does well or not, what has that got to do with me?'

Visually disabled girl beats odds, scores 96.6%

Visually disabled girl beats odds, scores 96.6%

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

Dharshana suffers from microcornea which has rendered her right eye almost a 'nil vision' and the left one a partial vision.

Why did Afshan Ashiq, the footballer, turn into a stone-pelter?

Why did Afshan Ashiq, the footballer, turn into a stone-pelter?

Rediff.com   13 May 2017

"What would you do if a policeman, or for that matter, any person, abuses your family" asks the 21-year-old student who became the face of students pelting stones in Kashmir.

Why Kashmiri school students clash with security forces

Why Kashmiri school students clash with security forces

Rediff.com   12 May 2017

Rediff.com's Umar Ganie talked to some of the protesting students in Srinagar.

How plus-size model Ashley Graham stays fit!

How plus-size model Ashley Graham stays fit!

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2017

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