News for '-brotherhood'

On the scenes of Salman's Bharat

On the scenes of Salman's Bharat

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Here's what happens when Bhai is NOT in action mode!

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A u-turn by the BJP will be an apocalyptic occurrence in Indian politics and society, argues Amulya Ganguli.

Sonia, Rahul skip Congress Foundation Day event

Sonia, Rahul skip Congress Foundation Day event

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

While Sonia Gandhi has been avoiding attending public events, Rahul Gandhi left on a short personal visit abroad only on Sunday.

Street vendor donates new clothes to flood victims

Street vendor donates new clothes to flood victims

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Noushad did not think twice while opening the sealed bundles of new clothes, kept in his godown for Eid, and donate it to the distressed people, who are living in relief camps after losing everything in the floods and massive landslides in north Kerala.

'Seditious act': BJP on Mehbooba's Tricolour remark

'Seditious act': BJP on Mehbooba's Tricolour remark

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The Congress too condemned Mufti's statement on the Tricolour, saying it is unacceptable and has hurt sentiments of people.

Books emerge as farmers' best friends at Singhu border

Books emerge as farmers' best friends at Singhu border

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Protesting farmers, who have been holding their fort at the Singhu border for over 20 days, are keeping monotony and boredom at bay by adding new books to their reading list -- day after day.

'Amarinder was toeing Modi's line'

'Amarinder was toeing Modi's line'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'Change was very much needed for the Congress to win the 2022 assembly elections.'

Secularists, Muslims need to accept Yogi

Secularists, Muslims need to accept Yogi

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Will he take Modi's 'sab ka saath, sab ka vikas' route? Or will he turn UP into Egypt under Morsi, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

IN PHOTOS: 51 killed, 435 injured in fresh Egypt clashes

IN PHOTOS: 51 killed, 435 injured in fresh Egypt clashes

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Deadly street violence erupted on Monday between supporters of Egypt's deposed President Mohammed Morsi and soldiers outside the army headquarters in Cairo, killing at least 51 people and injuring over 400 as the standoff escalated between the military-backed new interim government and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Time to celebrate: Family overjoyed at journalist's release

Time to celebrate: Family overjoyed at journalist's release

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

After spending 400 days in Egyptian jail, Peter Greste is released

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Ambassador of India to the UAE Pavan Kapoor quoted a tweet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that COVID-19 does not see race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or borders before striking.

Amid crisis, Iran sends 5 planes of food to Qatar

Amid crisis, Iran sends 5 planes of food to Qatar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Some 90 tonnes of food items such as fruit and vegetables were sent to Doha.

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Kabul blasts may turn out to be a political windfall for the Taliban

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Afghanistan will remain a frontline state for Washington for a foreseeable future in terms of the potential threats to US national security from terrorist groups, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

SP to contest 2017 assembly elections alone: Akhilesh Yadav

SP to contest 2017 assembly elections alone: Akhilesh Yadav

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

"Samajwadi Party will fight the next assembly election in the state alone," he said when reporters asked him about possible alliance partners in the polls for his party.

Dramatic photos: Clashes grip Egypt as Islamists split over Morsi

Dramatic photos: Clashes grip Egypt as Islamists split over Morsi

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

At least 30 people were killed and hundreds injured across Egypt during violent clashes between supporters and opponents of deposed President Mohammed Morsi, even as an Islamist coalition-led by Muslim Brotherhood vowed more protests in his support across the country.

Adly Mansour exits courtroom to take over Egypt's reins

Adly Mansour exits courtroom to take over Egypt's reins

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Justice Adly Mahmoud Mansour, head of Egypt's Constitutional Court, was on Thursday sworn in as interim leader of the troubled nation, hours after the powerful army removed Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.

Egyptian court sentences 529 Morsi supporters to death

Egyptian court sentences 529 Morsi supporters to death

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

A court in Egypt on Monday sentenced to death 529 supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi on charges of killing a policeman and attacks on people and property, in one of the country's largest mass trials.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'

PHOTOS: Egypt on edge, 36 killed in prison break bid

PHOTOS: Egypt on edge, 36 killed in prison break bid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

The Muslim Brotherhood struggling for its existence in Egypt accused security forces of carrying out "cold-blooded" murder after at least 36 Islamists were killed while they tried to escape from a prison convoy.

J&K Guv asks police to take strict action against violent protesters

J&K Guv asks police to take strict action against violent protesters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The direction came after incidents of violence and stone-pelting were reported from Jammu city.

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Soccer Extras: Italian Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Italy's top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke. News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

150 killed as Egyptian forces storm pro-Morsi protest camps

150 killed as Egyptian forces storm pro-Morsi protest camps

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

At least 40 people were killed and hundreds injured on Wednesday when Egyptian security forces, backed by bulldozers, stormed two makeshift camps filled with ousted President Mohammed Morsi's supporters, even as the Muslim Brotherhood claimed that 300 died in the "massacre".

It won't be smooth sailing for Jyotiraditya in BJP

It won't be smooth sailing for Jyotiraditya in BJP

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Unlike the Congress, the BJP is not a party that merely goes by family connections.' 'Scindia's future will depend on what he brings to the BJP table.' 'The BJP is also a party where vertical growth is mostly factored by RSS preferences.' 'To secure confidence of the saffron brotherhood, Scindia will have to be his grandmother's grandson and not his father's son,' notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

UN rights chief expresses 'great concern' over CAA

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

She said the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) adopted last year by India's Parliament was of 'great concern'.

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'People should see it as a victory for India.'

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

The ticking time bombs in the Constitution

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Constitution is a terrific document, but it is also one that has suppressed the Hindu majoritarian sentiment. We are living through times when this suppression is being popularly rejected, notes Aakar Patel.

Al Jazeera journalists sentenced to 3 years in prison in Egypt

Al Jazeera journalists sentenced to 3 years in prison in Egypt

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The three -- Canadian national Mohammed Fahmy, Australian journalist Peter Greste and Egyptian producer Baher Mohammed -- were sentenced after a lengthy retrial.

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

No place for bigotry, fanaticism in India: Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

In her message on the occasion of the 73rd Independence Day, she appealed to all to reinvigorate the principles of compassion, coexistence and inclusive development as the indelible features of polity, society and economy.

MP high court rejects comedian Faruqui's bail plea

MP high court rejects comedian Faruqui's bail plea

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Madhya Pradesh high court on Thursday rejected the bail pleas of stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui and another accused, Nalin Yadav, in a case of allegedly making indecent remarks against Hindu deities.

Who will blink first? Trump or Qatar's emir?

Who will blink first? Trump or Qatar's emir?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

'Did Trump hint at US military intervention in Qatar?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mohammed Mursi is Egypt's first freely elected president

Mohammed Mursi is Egypt's first freely elected president

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

The announcement prompted scenes of jubilation in Cairo's Tahrir Square, where Mursi's supporters gathered.

RSS-backed Iftar serves up advice for Pakistan

RSS-backed Iftar serves up advice for Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

After an RSS affiliate withdrew the invitation to Pakistani High Commissioner in New Delhi for an iftar, senior Sangh leader Indresh Kumar on Saturday told Pakistan to worry about calls for freedom emerging within that country and stop interfering in Kashmir.

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Police officers should be selected on merit and not on the basis of who is close to the political party in power.'

I feel happy to be in Pakistan: Nitish Kumar

I feel happy to be in Pakistan: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Making his first visit to Pakistan, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said he was captivated by the warmth of brotherhood and goodwill as he shared his experiences in realising his quest for ensuring an all-round development in his state.

In Chennai, Modi forges ahead with Tamil culture pitch

In Chennai, Modi forges ahead with Tamil culture pitch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said his government has always taken care of the welfare of Sri Lankan Tamils and 'consistently' flagged the issue of their rights with the leaders in the island nation.

'Unfinished business' at Leicester made Vardy decision easy

'Unfinished business' at Leicester made Vardy decision easy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Rejecting a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal was an easy decision for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy because he has "unfinished business" with the champions.

PCB says players touched by warmth of Indian public

PCB says players touched by warmth of Indian public

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India as well Indian fans for the warm reception the team got during the five-match limited-overs' series that concluded on Sunday.

Mohammed Mursi sworn in as Egypt's President

Mohammed Mursi sworn in as Egypt's President

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Mohammed Mursi was sworn in on Saturday as Egypt's first freely elected President, bringing his Muslim Brotherhood to power after 84 years of struggle, even as the military seemed determined to retain control. Mursi, who was the winner of the presidential run-off, was officially sworn in before Egypt's High Constitutional Court as Egypt's first civilian president.

The Bhramam Review

The Bhramam Review

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Every film that Sriram Raghavan makes is a compendium of ideas and sensations that tickle him. Trying to remake a Sriram Raghavan film is like getting excited by somebody else's goosebumps, observes Sreehari Nair.