News for '-aslam-hunani'

Tonga Rides Are Back In Srinagar

Tonga Rides Are Back In Srinagar

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tonga rides in Srinagar offer a nostalgic glimpse into the city's past, when horse-drawn carts were once a primary mode of transport along its streets and bridges.

Protest Outside White House Over Trump's Iran War

Protest Outside White House Over Trump's Iran War

Rediff.com2 days ago

On April 7, hundreds of activists gathered outside the White House in Washington, DC, to oppose American military involvement in Iran.

Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP

Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP

Rediff.com5 hours ago

On Friday, April 10, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to Nitish Kumar as Bihar's elected Rajya Sabha MP at Parliament House, New Delhi.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Kerala Polls?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Kerala Polls?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Crorepati Candidates: Congress (61). BJP (52). CPM (52).

Pakistan Gears Up To Host US-Iran Talks

Pakistan Gears Up To Host US-Iran Talks

Rediff.com6 hours ago

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, Pakistan is set to host crucial US-Iran talks aimed at solidifying a fragile ceasefire and de-escalating tensions in the Middle East.

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

How Many Crorepatis Are Fighting Assam Elections?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Total number of 722 candidates are in the fray for 126 seats.

Assam: Congress Jolted As Candidate Quits Before Polls

Assam: Congress Jolted As Candidate Quits Before Polls

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I repeatedly contacted the party leadership, but they didn't take my calls. The District Congress Committee offered no assistance.' 'I waited for a long time, and when no response came, I decided to quit the party.'

Pawan Khera-Himanta Biswa Sarma Row Escalates

Pawan Khera-Himanta Biswa Sarma Row Escalates

Rediff.com6 hours ago

What began as a war of words has now turned into a sharp political and legal confrontation, with both sides digging in.

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iranians Rally Behind New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

On Monday, March 9, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran's new supreme leader, succeeding his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Srinagar Temple Reopens After 36 Years

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

On Thursday, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the historic Raghunath temple in Srinagar on the first day of its reopening after a gap of 36 years, coinciding with the festival of Ram Navami.

The Rediff Podcast: Ajit Balakrishnan: The Man Who Put India On The Web

The Rediff Podcast: Ajit Balakrishnan: The Man Who Put India On The Web

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Technology doesn't decide its destiny-humans do. We choose whether it becomes a weapon or a tool for progress.' 'Every breakthrough looks like a miracle at first, a disappointment later -- and finally, just another useful tool.'

Will India See Poor Monsoon This Year?

Will India See Poor Monsoon This Year?

Rediff.com2 days ago

A poor monsoon could drag overall economic growth and compound the impact of the West Asia conflict on the Indian economy.

Suspense Remains: Will Bihar Get A BJP Chief Minister At Last?

Suspense Remains: Will Bihar Get A BJP Chief Minister At Last?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Political activity in Bihar is all set to intensify once the inauspicious kharmas period ends on April 14. Will Nitish Kumar pull another rabbit out of his hat? M I Khan reports.

Assam Delimitation Tilts Electoral Balance

Assam Delimitation Tilts Electoral Balance

Rediff.com1 days ago

While the total number of assembly seats remains unchanged at 126, the redrawing of boundaries has reshaped voter composition across constituencies -- a shift that is likely to influence electoral outcomes in the years ahead.

IPL 2026: The Importance Of A Single Run

IPL 2026: The Importance Of A Single Run

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Very often in cricket, a single run has revealed its importance, especially for a batter who has failed to get off the mark continuously for many matches.

Devotees Flock To Babulnath Temple In Mumbai For Mahashivratri

Devotees Flock To Babulnath Temple In Mumbai For Mahashivratri

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

On the occasion of Mahashivratri on Sunday, February 15, 2026, devotees gathered in large numbers to worship Lord Shiva at the Babulnath Temple in south Mumbai.

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Mahashivratri

Kashmiri Pandits Celebrate Mahashivratri

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Kashmiri Pandits offered special prayers at the Shankaracharya temple during Mahashivratri celebrations also locally known as Herath at the Shankaracharya mountain overlooking the Dal lake in Srinagar.

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Toxic Foam Engulfs Yamuna Again!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Thick toxic foam blanketed stretches of the Yamuna, once again highlighting the alarming levels of pollution in the river.

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

C D Gopinath's Death Ends Cricket's Historic Chapter

Rediff.com3 hours ago

C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.

Jio IPO Set To Break All Records

Jio IPO Set To Break All Records

Rediff.com6 days ago

Only 2.5 per cent of the equity in Jio Platforms will be offloaded through the OFS route -- meant for secondary share sale.

Assam Heroin Bust Sparks Northeast Drug Alarm

Assam Heroin Bust Sparks Northeast Drug Alarm

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The latest seizure adds to a series of drug hauls reported from Assam and other northeastern states in recent months, indicating the persistence of trafficking routes across the region.

What Secrets Did Sumit Kumar Give Pakistan?

What Secrets Did Sumit Kumar Give Pakistan?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Prayagraj native Sumit Kumar is suspected to have passed on sensitive information related to air force operations, including details of fighter aircraft deployment, missile systems and information concerning officers and personnel.

How Small Parties Could Swing Puducherry Election Results

How Small Parties Could Swing Puducherry Election Results

Rediff.com1 days ago

Small parties have the capacity to play both ends against the middle. Puducherry could be heading that way, points out Aditi Phadnis.

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

On February 27, President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Iran Missiles Hit Israel

Iran Missiles Hit Israel

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

On Monday, March 9, Iran fired barrage of missiles in Central Israel including Yehud and Holon leaving one dead and several injured.

Listing Holds Key To Tata Sons Control

Listing Holds Key To Tata Sons Control

Rediff.com11 hours ago

While the leadership issues may get sorted in the upcoming board meetings of Tata Trusts and Tata Sons, listing of the holding company of the Group on stock exchange should potentially resolve the bigger question on ownership and control

Assam Elections: Acid Test For Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF

Assam Elections: Acid Test For Badruddin Ajmal's AIUDF

Rediff.com3 days ago

The outcome of the assembly elections will not only determine AIUDF's immediate relevance but could also shape its long-term role in Assam's political landscape.

Kerala Elections: 'UDF Has An Edge Over LDF'

Kerala Elections: 'UDF Has An Edge Over LDF'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'It is going to be a negative vote against the government rather than a positive vote for the UDF.'

War, Elections Take Backseat As IPL Fever Reigns Supreme

War, Elections Take Backseat As IPL Fever Reigns Supreme

Rediff.com6 days ago

In crowded Mumbai trains, passengers, despite being crushed and unable to breathe, watch the IPL action on their phones. Oxygen may be optional, but the live score is not.

Assam Elections: Can AGP Retain Its Identity In Assam's Changing Politics?

Assam Elections: Can AGP Retain Its Identity In Assam's Changing Politics?

Rediff.com2 days ago

In its list of 26 candidates for Thursday's assembly elections, 13 are from the Bengali-speaking Muslim community -- a demographic that was at the centre of the original Assam agitation.

Assam Elections: Will BJP Score A Hatrick?

Assam Elections: Will BJP Score A Hatrick?

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The BJP's tally may dip, but the NDA is likely to retain power.'

AI Misuse Fuels India's Growing Fake News Crisis

AI Misuse Fuels India's Growing Fake News Crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

From 2022 to 2024, X, Facebook, and WhatsApp emerged as the primary platforms associated with the spread of fake news in India.

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Nishant, a non-controversial figure, is like his father, an engineer.

Kerala Elections 2026: Can An 80-Year-Old Marxist Score A Hat-Trick?

Kerala Elections 2026: Can An 80-Year-Old Marxist Score A Hat-Trick?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kerala's 2026 assembly election will see a three-cornered contest where religion and communalism have emerged as central themes for the first time, challenging the state's long-celebrated secular fabric.

Will FY27 Be The Year Of Equities?

Will FY27 Be The Year Of Equities?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Fixed deposits from nationalised banks delivered higher returns than equities, outperforming both inflation and stock market benchmarks.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The Future Has Arrived Early

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The Future Has Arrived Early

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The impact of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's knock will travel beyond Guwahati, inspiring every kid who picks up a bat in the narrow, dusty gullies, or a cramped maidan like those in Mumbai.

Iran War: Truce Is A Bitter Pill For Trump To Swallow

Iran War: Truce Is A Bitter Pill For Trump To Swallow

Rediff.com11 hours ago

The logic of war plus the gathering storms in US politics as the midterms loom large leave him with no real alternative but to negotiate, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

FPIs Pull Out Record 1.04 Trillion In March

FPIs Pull Out Record 1.04 Trillion In March

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Domestic institutional investors, on the other hand, made a net investment of Rs 1.13 trillion during this period.

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

JD-U MLAs Want Nishant Kumar As Bihar CM, Not BJP Leader

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Nearly 80 of 85 JD-U MLAs are not in favour of a CM from the BJP.'

'Nehru And Patel Were Like Jai And Veeru'

'Nehru And Patel Were Like Jai And Veeru'

Rediff.com1 hour ago

'Gandhi was Thakur and Gabbar was Jinnah.'