News for '-allah'

Life lessons from 138-year-old Habib Miyan

Life lessons from 138-year-old Habib Miyan

Rediff.com24 May 2007

In the age when people suffer many diseases, Miyan has his teeth intact and has no sugar, blood pressure and is a meat lover.

Man seeks Rs 5 crore for goat; finds no buyers

Man seeks Rs 5 crore for goat; finds no buyers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Owner of the goat, Faiz Mohammed, claims the 45-kg goat has marks resembling the names of the Prophet and Allah on its body. Also, behind its ear, the marks resemble the word Mecca, he said.

'Vande Mataram against Islamic beliefs'

'Vande Mataram against Islamic beliefs'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

"If somebody sings Vande Mataram voluntarily, I have no objections. But if people are forced to do so, it will meet with resistance," Bukhari said.

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

After a pious month of fasting and prayers, Muslims across the world celebrated Eid with great fervour.

Won't give in to India's demand to deport Zakir Naik, says Malaysian PM

Won't give in to India's demand to deport Zakir Naik, says Malaysian PM

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Mahathir said his govt would always ensure it looked into all factors.

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Shaheen Bagh protest: A battle for the Idea of India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'Shaheen Bagh is no longer a mere ghetto of lower middle class Muslims.' 'Now, it is a metaphor for resistance, secularism and struggle,' notes Md. Zeeshan Ahmad.

Mullah Omar warns Western forces

Mullah Omar warns Western forces

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Sharif's open-heart surgery in UK 'successful'

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The 66-year-old leader was recovering after the operation at Princess Grace Hospital in London and was expected to be conscious in a few hours.

For the RSS, Gandhi was a leader gone awry

For the RSS, Gandhi was a leader gone awry

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'Gandhi was ambivalent about the RSS; the Sangh, for their part, actively distrusted him.'

J&K turmoil: Ex-CMs under 'house arrest'; schools shut, internet snapped

J&K turmoil: Ex-CMs under 'house arrest'; schools shut, internet snapped

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The government imposed restrictions under Section 144 CrPC in Srinagar district.

25 killed in IS-triggered blast targeting deputy chairman of Pak Senate

25 killed in IS-triggered blast targeting deputy chairman of Pak Senate

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The blast targeted Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri when he came out of a mosque after addressing a gathering.

4 youth from Maharashtra go missing in Iraq

4 youth from Maharashtra go missing in Iraq

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The government on Tuesday said four youth from Maharashtra have disappeared after leaving for Mosul from Baghdad in Iraq.

Sydney siege: The brave waitress who escaped the terror

Sydney siege: The brave waitress who escaped the terror

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

An armed gunman on Monday took several people hostage at the Lindt Chocolat Cafe in Sydney and forced two people to hold what appeared to be a black flag bearing Islamic slogans written in Arabic in the store's window.

Poonch encounter ends on third day; bodies of 4 militants recovered

Poonch encounter ends on third day; bodies of 4 militants recovered

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Four militants were killed in the encounter which began on Sunday.

Farooq defends Aamir, says his 'intolerance' statement was distorted

Farooq defends Aamir, says his 'intolerance' statement was distorted

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah defended Aamir Khan, saying that the actor never said that he wanted to leave the country.

'Today you caught me, congrats', Dujana told officer before being killed

'Today you caught me, congrats', Dujana told officer before being killed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The officer made attempts to get the terrorist to give up by reminding him of his parents and wife.

Fatwa against Bihar Muslim minister for shouting 'Jai Shri Ram'

Fatwa against Bihar Muslim minister for shouting 'Jai Shri Ram'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

The fatwa says the minister has no place in the Muslim community.

Religious leaders slam Swamy for mosque remark

Religious leaders slam Swamy for mosque remark

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Muslim Personal Law Board has criticised Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy for his recent statement that mosque is not a religious place and can be demolished any time, saying it was intended to divert people's attention from "failures" of the Centre.

3-day police remand for Shankaracharya

3-day police remand for Shankaracharya

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The order on the prosecution application, seeking five days' custody, was delayed for some time.

SRK fractured shoulder during film shoot; advised 2-3 weeks bed rest

SRK fractured shoulder during film shoot; advised 2-3 weeks bed rest

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was hurt during a film shoot in suburban Mumbai two days back, has sustained a fracture in right shoulder and an injury on his knee and has been advised bed rest for two-three weeks, sources said.

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

His music was loved by film personalities and political leaders alike, and they took to social media to offer their condolences.

Nawaz okayed Kargil, says book

Nawaz okayed Kargil, says book

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Nawaz Sharif was briefed about the Kargil plan on March 27 or 28, 1999, though he was "not aware" of the operations when he met Vajpayee on February 20, says a new book. \n\n

Egyptian envoy released in Iraq

Egyptian envoy released in Iraq

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

Run over 'disbelievers' with cars: ISIS told supporters before Nice attack

Run over 'disbelievers' with cars: ISIS told supporters before Nice attack

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

In September 2014, the ISIS spokesman has specifically mentioned vehicular attacks as a modus operandi to strike at 'disbelieving' Westerners.

Terror group vows revenge for Batla house encounter

Terror group vows revenge for Batla house encounter

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

On the sixth anniversary of the 2008 Batla House encounter on Friday, terror group Ansar-ul-Tawhid Fi Bilad Al Hind has issued a threat to avenge the killings of Indian Mujahideen members who died in the encounter.

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

No matter how many wars you fight, PoK belongs to Pak: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

"The part (of J&K) which is with Pakistan (PoK) belongs to Pakistan and this side to India. This won't change. Let them fight how many wars they want to. This won't change," Abdullah said.

Ayodhya verdict: Jamiat files review plea

Ayodhya verdict: Jamiat files review plea

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The litigant, in review plea filed through lawyer Ejaz Maqbool, has also sought an interim stay on operation of the verdict in which it had directed the Centre that a trust be formed within three months for construction of the temple at the site.

This man wants separate train compartments for meat-eaters

This man wants separate train compartments for meat-eaters

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'If it is not possible for the Indian Railways to have separate non-vegetarian and vegetarian compartments, then what is the harm in railways serving only vegetarian food?'

BCCI neglects Afghan 'guests'

BCCI neglects Afghan 'guests'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

Pakistan freezes accounts of 5,100 terror 'suspects', including Masood Azhar's

Pakistan freezes accounts of 5,100 terror 'suspects', including Masood Azhar's

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Authorities in Pakistan have frozen bank accounts with more than Rs 400 million of over 5,100 terror suspects, including JeM chief Masood Azhar who is under "protective custody" after the terror attack on the Pathankot air base, officials said.

Afghan police blames Pak forces for attack on Indian consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif

Afghan police blames Pak forces for attack on Indian consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Pak military officers were involved in the attack on the Indian Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif in which assailants attempted to storm the mission building.

Watch: Aditya Narayan sing!

Watch: Aditya Narayan sing!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

'If anybody wants me to act in their film for free, just make me sing all the songs!' 'I don't even care about the script.'

Gaza conflict: Lucknow maulanas want India to help Palestinians

Gaza conflict: Lucknow maulanas want India to help Palestinians

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Expressing concern over the plight of Palestinians in Gaza, maulanas in Lucknow want Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take up their cause.

Just #TryBeatingMeLightly, say defiant Pakistani women

Just #TryBeatingMeLightly, say defiant Pakistani women

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

photographer Fahhad Rajper made a series of powerful photographs of women called #TryBeatingMeLightly featuring Pakistani women of all ages reacting to the Council of Islamic Ideology's ridiculous bill about 'beating wives lightly'.

Raveena: Zaira Wasim could have quit gracefully

Raveena: Zaira Wasim could have quit gracefully

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

'Doesn't matter if two film olds are ungrateful to the industry that have given them all. Just wish they'd exit gracefully and keep their regressive views to themselves.'

Vajpayee sure Ram temple will come up

Vajpayee sure Ram temple will come up

Rediff.com2 Aug 2003

'Good sense will prevail even on those who are opposing it and together we will fulfil Paramhans's dream,'

Diwali of gunfire as Pakistani troops violate ceasefire again

Diwali of gunfire as Pakistani troops violate ceasefire again

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

After a brief lull of three days, Pakistan on Wednesday again resorted to firing from across the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir in yet another act of ceasefire violation.

Pakistan violates ceasefire twice along LoC, IB

Pakistan violates ceasefire twice along LoC, IB

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire twice by firing on forward posts along the LoC and International Border in Poonch and Jammu districts, drawing retaliation from the army. There have been four ceasefire violations along the IB and LoC in Jammu and Poonch districts during the past over 24 hours.

Never lost hope, says Kerala priest held captive by Islamic State

Never lost hope, says Kerala priest held captive by Islamic State

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The Kerala priest was released recently after more than one-and-a-half years in captivity in Yemen.