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Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Freedom At Midnight 2 Review: Terrifying History Reminder

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Whether Freedom At Midnight 2 has a political agenda, a bias or two will be read into it, depending on the affiliation of who is watching, notes Deepa Gahlot.

High street holds lead in rental growth over malls

High street holds lead in rental growth over malls

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

High-street rentals continue to outpace those of malls, as retailers focus on prime locations and are willing to pay a premium for visibility. Between 2021 and 2025, rental values on prime high street have grown 7-15 per cent annually, driven by strong consumption density and limited new supply, even outpacing grade A malls, which grew by 5-8 per cent, according to Anarock.

Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Kaur Singh, the only Indian to fight Muhammad Ali, dies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Asian Games gold medallist Indian boxer Kaur Singh, who once fought the legendary Muhammad Ali in an exhibition bout, died on Thursday.

Indian History Congress slams NCERT modules on Partition

Indian History Congress slams NCERT modules on Partition

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Indian History Congress (IHC) has criticized NCERT's new Partition Horrors Remembrance Day modules, alleging they spread falsehoods with communal intent by depicting the Congress as complicit in Partition while absolving the British.

Bollywood stars mourn Muhammad Ali's demise

Bollywood stars mourn Muhammad Ali's demise

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The former World heavyweight boxing champion passed away on June 3.

Muhammad Ali's health 'vastly improved'

Muhammad Ali's health 'vastly improved'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The condition of Muhammad Ali has "vastly improved" since he was admitted to the hospital over the weekend with a mild case of pneumonia and doctors hope to discharge the boxing legend soon, a spokesman said on Monday.

Muhammad Ali's grandson Nico Ali Walsh signs pro boxing deal

Muhammad Ali's grandson Nico Ali Walsh signs pro boxing deal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of former heavyweight champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali, has signed a deal with Bob Arum's Top Rank Boxing and will have his first professional fight on August 14.

Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, wins pro fight debut

Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, wins pro fight debut

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Ali Walsh, who wore trunks made for grandfather Muhammad Ali, knocked down his opponent Weeks midway through the first round before the referee stopped the fight at 1:49 of that round.

Trump likely to pardon boxer Muhammad Ali

Trump likely to pardon boxer Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The president, speaking to reporters before he departed for a Group of Seven summit in Canada, also said he will reach out to NFL players who have been urging criminal justice reforms for their recommendations of people who have been treated unfairly.

Remembering George Foreman

Remembering George Foreman

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Foreman, US President Donald Trump stated in a tribute on his Truth Social account, had the 'heaviest and biggest punch in the history of boxing'. Foreman, Trump added, was a 'great person, with a personality that was bigger than life.'

5 lessons Muhammad Ali taught the world

5 lessons Muhammad Ali taught the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The silver-tongued boxing champion's life story is full of inspiration.

Boxing great Muhammad Ali hospitalized with pneumonia

Boxing great Muhammad Ali hospitalized with pneumonia

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized with pneumonia and is expected to recover because the illness was caught early, a spokesman said on Saturday.

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

The 25 Books Banned In Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Bookstore owners were cautioned against keeping or distributing the books. Police personnel briefed the bookstore owners about the legal consequences of violating the ban.

Muhammad Ali's rare paintings up for auction

Muhammad Ali's rare paintings up for auction

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The works for sale come from the collection of Rodney Hilton Brown, who worked with Ali on his art.

Muhammad Ali nominated for Peace Nobel

Muhammad Ali nominated for Peace Nobel

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Co-nominated with Ali is Peter Georgi, Ali's former senior humanitarian advisor and co-founder along with Ali of the Children's General Assembly and its launching organisation the Children's Peace Foundation.

Muhammad Ali: 'Greatest' boxer, showman, ambassador

Muhammad Ali: 'Greatest' boxer, showman, ambassador

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

More than 60 years ago, a bicycle thief in Louisville, Kentucky, unknowingly set in motion one of the most amazing sports careers in history.

Muhammad Ali: The greatest of all time

Muhammad Ali: The greatest of all time

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Bikash Mohapatra salutes boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali released from the hospital: Spokesman

Muhammad Ali released from the hospital: Spokesman

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been released from the hospital after being admitted last month with a severe urinary tract infection, a family spokesman said on Wednesday.

Rizwan, Babar DROPPED from T20 squad

Rizwan, Babar DROPPED from T20 squad

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Pakistan captain Muhammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have been dropped from the T20 squad for the upcoming five-match series in New Zealand.

Faldo awestruck by Muhammad Ali

Faldo awestruck by Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

European Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo was awestruck after he and his 12-man team met boxing great Muhammad Ali at Valhalla Golf Club on Thursday. Ali, a native of Louisville and a former three-times world heavyweight champion, was taken out in a golf cart to greet the Europeans on the first fairway on the last day of official practice.

PM Modi mourns Muhammad Ali's death, describes him as exemplary

PM Modi mourns Muhammad Ali's death, describes him as exemplary

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the sporting world in mourning the death of boxing great Muhammad Ali, who passed away in the United States after a long battle with the Parkinson's disease.

There will never be another Muhammad Ali...the world reacts

There will never be another Muhammad Ali...the world reacts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, aged 74. Following are some of the immediate reactions to the news:

Muhammad Ali, in his own words

Muhammad Ali, in his own words

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Muhammad Ali was not only a boxing champion, he was a championship talker. Here are some famous quotations from Ali.

'Greatest' boxer Muhammad Ali's tryst with India

'Greatest' boxer Muhammad Ali's tryst with India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Indians had an opportunity to see legendary boxer Muhammad Ali in action in 1980 when he visited the country for exhibition bouts.

Muhammad Ali's Muslim funeral service to draw thousands

Muhammad Ali's Muslim funeral service to draw thousands

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The world begins two final days of mourning for Muhammad Ali on Thursday when the boxing great will be honoured with a Muslim funeral a day before receiving a final goodbye with an interfaith service.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with 'respiratory' ailment

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali in hospital with 'respiratory' ailment

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized for a respiratory issue, family spokesman Bob Gunnell said on Thursday.

How the world media reacted to Muhammad Ali's death

How the world media reacted to Muhammad Ali's death

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Here is a look at how the world media has reacted to Muhammad Ali's death.

Muhammad Ali's demise leaves Tendulkar's childhood dream 'unfulfilled'

Muhammad Ali's demise leaves Tendulkar's childhood dream 'unfulfilled'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

No matter how many records he may have achieved in his glorious career, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar's will always regret about one of his unfulfilled dream-meeting his childhood hero, Muhammad Ali.

Muhammad Ali's life celebrated by thousands at prayer service

Muhammad Ali's life celebrated by thousands at prayer service

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

A Muslim funeral for Muhammad Ali on Thursday drew thousands of admirers to the boxer's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where mourners prayed over the body of a man who battled in the ring and sought peace outside it. An estimated 14,000 people, representing many races and creeds, attended the jenazah, or "funeral" in Arabic, where he was repeatedly feted as "the people's champion." Ali, a three-time heavyweight champion known for his showmanship, political activism and devotion to humanitarian causes, died on Friday of septic shock in an Arizona hospital. He was 74.

This is who Kerala's Sports Minister thinks Muhammad Ali was

This is who Kerala's Sports Minister thinks Muhammad Ali was

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

A day after being extensively trolled in the social media for his gaffe describing late legendary boxer Muhammad Ali as a Keralite, Sports Minister E P Jayarajan admitted his "mistake." In a Facebook post, the minister, who was mauled on social media, said "a mistake is a mistake" and hoped the state's enlightened people and sports personalities would understand his folly. Soon after reports of Ali's passing away broke on Saturday, a Malayalam television channel had contacted the minister for a condolence message. In the phone-in news programme Jayarajan had said, "I came to know only now that Muhammad Ali had died in America. Ali was a prominent personality in Kerala's sports scenario. He had won several gold medals for Kerala and had taken our state's fame skyhigh.. I wish to convey Kerala's sorrow and the sorrow of the state's sport lovers." Explaining the circumstances that led to the mistake, Jayayrajan said he was on his way to attend a function when he was called by the television channel for his reaction. The person who called him said "our Muhammad Ali died in America. He has won several gold medals," and that the minister should give a condolence message, Jayarajan said.

Boxing icon George Foreman dies aged 76

Boxing icon George Foreman dies aged 76

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight boxer who lost the 'Rumble in the Jungle' to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, died on Friday night. He was 76.

A biopic on the only Indian to fight against Muhammad Ali

A biopic on the only Indian to fight against Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A Padma Shri and Arjuna Award recipient, Kaur Singh Singh represented India in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

Viv Richards likens Pietersen to Muhammad Ali

Viv Richards likens Pietersen to Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

West Indian batting legend Vivian Richards reckons Kevin Pietersen is cricket's answer to Muhammad Ali, and believes the English batsman has got the 'X-factor' to respond to his critics in the upcoming four-Test series in India.

World leaders, celebrities to pay final tribute to Muhammad Ali

World leaders, celebrities to pay final tribute to Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

World leaders, celebrities, boxing fans and people who admired Muhammad Ali as a man will gather on Friday in his Kentucky hometown for one last goodbye to a towering global figure who died a week ago at age 74.

Muhammad Ali trainer Dundee dies at 90

Muhammad Ali trainer Dundee dies at 90

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Celebrated boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's cornerman in his greatest fights, died on Wednesday at the age of 90.

Muhammad Ali in hospital for follow-up after infection

Muhammad Ali in hospital for follow-up after infection

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali has been hospitalised for follow-up care for a urinary tract infection for which he received treatment in recent weeks, and he is expected to be released in a day, a spokesman said on Thursday.

Muhammad Ali family lawyer to Trump: Thanks, but no pardon needed

Muhammad Ali family lawyer to Trump: Thanks, but no pardon needed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'We appreciate President Trump's sentiment, but a pardon is unnecessary'

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The former World heavyweight boxing champion passed away on Friday at a Phoenix-area hospital, where he spent the past few days being treated for respiratory complications, a family spokesman confirmed.

After Waqf, BJP will move to land of temples: Uddhav

After Waqf, BJP will move to land of temples: Uddhav

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has slammed the BJP over its stance on the Waqf Amendment Bill, accusing the party of a "fraudulent" approach and of trying to take away land for its industrialist friends. He also dared the BJP to remove the green color from its party flag if it disliked Muslims. Thackeray's comments come after the bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Key fights in the boxing career of Muhammad Ali

Key fights in the boxing career of Muhammad Ali

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Important bouts in the career of former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali.